We adopted Olivia, the balck cat in my signature, on Dec. 14. We had three cats at the time and it took weeks to even allow her free run of the house because our three HATED her.

She's a big cat, and a 6 year old female. She thinks the house is hers and the other cats need to get out of her way. So far, Basil (our smallest) is the only one she doesn't bother, most likely because he's the most submissive and loving. Noah, on the other hand is our first cat and thinks HE owns the house. Over two months later and they still don't like each other.

It takes lots and lots of time. Unfortunatly, they may never get along, but Chrissie will learn to avoid him and find a place he wont go. My advice sounds so sad, I'm sorry. But, you should give Chrissie a lot of attention and love. Be really gentle with her and defend her when Chip is mean to her. We have to do this with Olivia and Noel (our timid, yet total girl tortie). I keep a squirt bottle a hand and if Olivia starts up her attitude, we go over, pet them both, then we move one of them...and if Olivia persists, we squirt her in the back with the water. They are just learning to avoid each other.

I hope that can help you a bit. Welcome to Pet Talk!! I'd love to hear all about your other cats...and Chip too...I LOVE orange kitties.