There seems to be a peculiar nature about attacked cats -that they will not defend themselves. My Abby Queen used to be that way also, but now she is not afaid of any of them. The problem appears to start early in life, when while they are yet kittens they come under continual attack from one of the older queens. This sets the pattern, until (If) they learn to fight back. (Princess is in my lap now that I'm writing this. ) When she is inside she has her own little box on a windowsill, where she is not bothered, but sleeps there all night, in full view of the others. But after she is inside for a while, all the fussing stops. However, it is difficult to keep her inside, because as soon as I open the door, she darts outside and may not be seen again for over a full day. The cats do not necessarily have a "pecking order", but will attempt to keep away any who will not defend themselves. I have lost tract of furkids in the past due to this behavior and am a bit worried about Princess doing the same.

........wayne