Possible New Cat!!!

[Cubby'sMom]

Introductions take a lot of time. Spook and Remus have been together for almost two years now and they still hiss and spit at each other from time to time. Cats are just that way. Be patient, as cats develop a very protective attitude about themselves especially when they've been forced outside.

Things will get better, and Cubbys willingness to be tolerant even while being held is a good sign. Introductions go easier when at least one party is mellow!

Thank you, DJFyrewolf36 Thank you everyone for your advice. Yeah, Henry has been a stray for while, so he's used to having his own territory. So far we've kept them seperate again and they're both happy, and Henry has shown more interest in walking around the house instead of just staying in one spot forever lol. Cubby is fine and is loving the usual attention he gets lol. Henry is an attention lover as well, even more so than Cubby, and boy did I never think the day would come when Cubby could be beat in his love for attention

[moosmom]

Cubby's Mom,

I apologize for making you feel that way. What I meant was, I see SO many cats dumped off at shelters because people don't understand that introductions needs to be done gradually. I didn't mean to insinuate that you'd do that. I never thought for a minute you would. There are some cats who won't tolerate being in a room by themselves. They want to be out where the action is. Sounds like Henry is one of those. Just have a squirt bottle handy just in case.

Good luck! Please keep us posted.

[Cubby'sMom]

Cubby's Mom,

I apologize for making you feel that way. What I meant was, I see SO many cats dumped off at shelters because people don't understand that introductions needs to be done gradually. I didn't mean to insinuate that you'd do that. I never thought for a minute you would. There are some cats who won't tolerate being in a room by themselves. They want to be out where the action is. Sounds like Henry is one of those. Just have a squirt bottle handy just in case.

Good luck! Please keep us posted.

Thanks for clearing up what you meant to say I apologize as well, I tend to be sensitive with these matters, something I am working on It is also hard to say what you mean to say online.Yes, that does sound like Henry, but he's improving. Yes, one of our now RB cats Coco was dumped in a dumpster with her brothers and sisters, which disgusted me, it's even worse than a shelter, a dumpster! I'll keep everyone posted

Just wondering, does anyone know what might be upsetting Henry? He sometimes starts meowing for no apparent reason. He has food, water, a litter box and we love on him. I think it might be his want to go outside. He goes to a window usually and looks out and just meows. He's also not going to the bathroom in the litter box when he should. He waits till the last possible minute it seems. He has a seperate litter box than Cubby as well. He doesn't seem to be scared to go because of us like our other cat(she was kinda crazy lol).

[Catty1]

He might not know a litter box, being an outside kitty.

I do with some adult cats what I do with kittens - put them in the box and take his front paws and make them "scratch" the litter a bit, as if they are covering up their stuff. Usually the light goes on.

He may want out - may have to go potty - or may just be meowing at something outside. I forgot - is he neutered?

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Catty1

[Cubby'sMom]

He might not know a litter box, being an outside kitty.

I do with some adult cats what I do with kittens - put them in the box and take his front paws and make them "scratch" the litter a bit, as if they are covering up their stuff. Usually the light goes on.

He may want out - may have to go potty - or may just be meowing at something outside. I forgot - is he neutered?

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Catty1

Well, I think he does because at one point in his life he was a pet. We're not sure who's he was though. He uses the litter box sometimes, and a few time he just.... doesn'ted I'll try the scratching technique, thanks! Yes, he's neutered, I believe our ballet teacher did that, or someone else.

[Catty1]

He might not like the litter either...when it is time to change the box, try a small bag of something else. What litter are you using now?

Catty1

[Cubby'sMom]

Hmmm, I'm not sure which litter it is, but I'll ask my mom(I don't know where she keeps it, either ). Well, Henry is doing alright. He's constantly meowing at night and he doesn't seem to tire himself out either. We've put him in a bathroom and he still meows. Unfortunately, the bathroom we put him in is right next to my parents' room, and he wakes them up.