How to introduce two grown kitties together

[moosmom]

Well everyone, Leslie took Fawnie home for a "trial" run to see how it works out. My heart aches because she IS such a wonderful cat and I just have this gut feeling that she and Min will be best pals, after some time.

Leslie, like everyone has said, TAKE IT SLOW. Don't expect anything to happen overnight. Let your mother bring Fawnie in the house. When you put her in her room, keep the door closed at first, before you put up the baby gates. This way they'll get each other's scent. After about a week, THEN put the gates up. You don't want to freak Fawnie out with Graham and Kersey.

Keep me posted. This will work out if you just give it time. This is the best way to find out.

Give her kisses and head bumpies from me and the gang.

[zippy-kat]

Good Luck Leslie, Dan, Graham, Kersey, Minion, and newbie-Fawn!

[Pam]

Leslie Congratulations!!! Somehow I knew Dan would agree to this! I think that Minion and Fawn (or?) sound like a good match just judging from posts about each of them. I will never forget the early Minion pictures of his bath! LOL! I said to myself right then and there - THAT'S ONE TERRIFIC CAT!" I am wishing a good introduction period and that a great fur friendship will spark between the two!

I was just thinking about the Butter/Mimi and Miley/Ti situations and think that, based on posts from fellow Pet Talkers, most kitty blendings do work out. I guess the Edwina/Eduardo situation is still anyone's guess yet!

Like everyone else - I can't wait for the pictures and stories!

[Vio&Juni]

Originally posted by Pam
I will never forget the early Minion pictures of his bath! LOL! I said to myself right then and there - THAT'S ONE TERRIFIC CAT!"

Pam, I feel the same!!! I remember the cute little guy all wet and skinny, I just fell in love with him right that moment. Too bad, we don't see enough pictures of Minion-Kition hint... hint...

How sweet of you, Leslie, to take in one more cat, in spite of your allergies (applause)

[AdoreMyDogs]

Originally posted by Vio&Juni
Pam, I feel the same!!! I remember the cute little guy all wet and skinny, I just fell in love with him right that moment. Too bad, we don't see enough pictures of Minion-Kition hint... hint...

How sweet of you, Leslie, to take in one more cat, in spite of your allergies (applause)

Thank you so much everyone. Minion is truly my dream come true. I swear he's an angel.

To be quite honest with you, the reason I rarely ever go on PT any longer and it may be for something that some of you may find foolish, but honestly, when I got a "poor" or one star rating when I posted about Minion being sick I have never gotten over it. It hurt me and made me feel not welcome. I was even uncomfortable with posting this rescue here because of that. So that's why I don't post much.

I'll post some pics later today, I promise I do hope it works out with Fawn (that's her name until Dan thinks up a new one), because she's just so darn cute

And note to Donna: I just want you to know that Fawn's first night was good. She's in our guest bedroom, she has her own bed to sleep on (or under, which is the case for now), all her toys and two windows to sit in. She's still very nervous, I can't get her out of under the bed, but she'll come around. I know it. For now, Minion seems to be just as frightened of her as she is of my house

[moosmom]

Leslie,

I'm posting from work so I have to make this quick. She'll probably stay that way for a couple of days. After that, I'd go in with treats and a teaser wand. It's not going to be overnight, but she WILL come around. How was she on the ride home? Has Minion been at the door sniffing at all? Has he shown any interest in what's behind Door #1? Keep us posted. I'm praying for ya!!

I'll be online later on tonight.

[Logan]

Leslie, PLEASE, don't you dare let one person's feelings keep you away from the folks that love you and want to hear all about your family! I know I post some unpopular things, but you know what, my true friends stick by me, including people like you!

Can't wait to get a Fawn (to be named) update, and it would be nice to have a Cassie update while you're at it!! Please come back more often and ignore those who upset you.

Logan

[AdoreMyDogs]

Thank you so much Jen and Logan. I do hate that it upsets me so much, but I am a sensetive person and it just hurt my feelings. I know that I should not take it personally, but unfortunately I do. I'm trying to get over it

Here are some pics, and the album for more pics, if you like. Dan's so sweet. He really wants to make her love him, so he is going to lay down in the spare bedroom on the bed and see if just his energy and scent will make Fawn feel more comfortable. He's hoping that she'll come out from hiding and sleep in bed w/ him, but I told him that I don't think she's ready. He's going to try anyway. He wants to spend time with her before he decides on a name. He's more accepting of the new kitty then I ever thought he would be. He's a very dear man and I love him so much

I have a cat teaser, and I have used it a bit, but she's not interested. I'll just keep going in every so often, speaking softly sitting on the floor becide the bed, and hope that one of these days she'll come out. I know she's coming out to get food/water and use her litter box. She's being a good girl.

Minion seems interested and Kersey is SO cat friendly, she really is wanting to make friends w/ Fawn. Graham seems indifferent.

Anyway, here are some pics:

Fawn at Donna's apartment:




And at my house:

Kersey having a sniff, and notice those flashlighs in the background...Minion :


Min having a closer look:


Fawn checking out her new room:


And Minion peeking into Fawn's room, silly boy :


The rest of Fawn's album

[jenluckenbach]

I had to laugh at Min's eyes. I know they reflect light, but SHEESH!!!!!!!
Now, tell hubby, if he wants to make friends, to lay on the FLOOR. I've been know to do this on many an occasion. And always belly up, less intimidating. Don't laugh, it works.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

She's beautiful, Leslie! I love Minion's eyes in that pic. And it's so sweet that Dan is trying so hard. I'm sure she'll come out and be friendly when she realizes she's safe. And his laying in the room - whether on the bed or on the floor - will help speed the process, I'm sure. And Minion certainly seems interested. Hopefully that is a good sign.

Thanks for the pics, and like the others said, please don't let "those" people get to you. More than likely the person that gave that low rating isn't even here anymore. They tire way too quickly when they're ignored. And anyway, there are way more of us who are interested and care than "those" types, so please keep us updated on the progress between Minion and Fawn. And come back more often too.

[Vermontcat]

Congratulations on adding Fawn to your family!
I remember Donna talking about her but I forgot what she looked like so thanks for posting the photos.
She is very pretty and she and Minion will look so good together!
I adore Minion since he looks so much like one of my brother's cats.
I remember your wonderful story of how you got him when you moved.
Your pets are always 5 star ratings to me so please keep posting stories and photos of them.

[shais_mom]

I wanted to add also that I hope you don't let stupid people get to you. It was probably a troll that did it. I know it is hard to not take it personally. But we love you and your furbies here and I would LOVE to see you here more often!!
I know this is redundant to what everyone else has said but it never hurts to hear good stuff!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Congrats on adopting Fawn/new name!!! I'm sure everything will work out fine but as everyone has already mentioned it just takes time. Since both cats are very sweet and laid back, the introductions should go well. Hopefully Fawn will be okay with your dogs. Good luck and please keep us updated.

BTW I also wanted to add that you shouldn't take ratings personally. That person is probably long gone by now. I for one love to hear about and see your furkids. So please continue to post on Pet Talk.

[Logan]

"Flashlight eyes", our newest Pet Talk word!!! I love it!!!

She is beautiful, Leslie, and so is Minnion!! I loved seeing his pictures in his catnip garden!!!

Logan

[Pam]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
, there are way more of us who are interested and care than "those" types, so please keep us updated on the progress between Minion and Fawn. And come back more often too.

That is right!!!!!! Leslie I am so sorry that you have been staying away because of that rude person/persons. I thought you were just busy. If I had known I would have pm-ed you and begged you to return sooner. You are a *true pillar* in every sense of the word, and there are lots of us "oldies" that remember when it was only Graham and Cassie, so we go a WAAAYYY back and have loved meeting each new fur member. Fawn is just adorable and I look forward to stories and pictures!

By the way, I hope Cassie is doing OK these days. Give her a kiss on her little puggily nose for me, OK?