Originally posted by Ally Cat's Mommy
Guys, I need more advice!

Connor has now been in the house for 5 days(in a separate room). ... Today, whilst at home on sick leave *ahem* I put them on either side of my glass sliding door (between the games room and kitchen). I cracked it open a couple of inches and wedged it with a screwdriver. Then I fed them ham, inches apart, on either side of the door. They just ate the food and moved away - no swatting or hissing. In fact , NO reaction at all. They are totally ignoring each other.

When will I know the time is right to let them in the same room together??? I don't want to rush things, but sooner or later they will have to co-exist in this house!

Your expert advice is, as always, appreciated!
WOW! That is progress! No reaction at all! Good work! They aren't ignoring each other, even though it appears that way. Give it a few more days and then try a supervised visit - aim for 5-10 minutes, although it probably won't last that long. Mishi and Mitzi's first encounter was about 30 seconds - a very memorable 30 seconds .... Mitzi swished by Mishi giving him the best of all her voluptuous girliness ... he definitely noticed, and then she sashayed past again, turning to glare at him. What a gal!

Slowly increase the daily supervised visits. After they can tolerate each other for about an hour with no fur flying, then try some unsupervised visits. My first day at work leaving them alone together, I was a nervous wreck, but all was well. It does take time. I was amazed at how long it took my two, but it was worth taking the time to make the introductions. Now Mishi is totally in love with Mitzi; Mitzi just tolerates the big goon.