7-20-07 Update #42 On Kittens Found In Dumpster

[moosmom]

Pawla,

Ya know what?? I'll bet you adopt that lil black and white one, Kitty Cow (LOVE that name!!!) Squeaks will get used to him. Kittens do very well when incorporating them into your household. I have 4 adult cats and recently adopted Lexi June. It was a breeze!!

Kudos to you, Pawla for a job well done!!

[Pawla]

Have you tried bringing another cat in with Squeak before? I thought Ripley would be the same way and that is why he was my only cat for 10 years but he actually did quite well. With the proper introduction you might be surprised at how well it goes. None of my cats love each other (except the siblings) but they manage to all live together.

I did bring Baby in. She ended up staying with my ex-husband. They got along okay, but nothing to write home about. I know she was not happy at all when I brought those kittens inside last week. She stayed hid in the closet for two hours, after they were gone.

[Catty1]

Well...you would have to have Kitty Cow separated in a room away from Squeak. A new kitty does have to be introduced gradually.

When you brought Baby in, did you separate her at first?

Not trying to nag - just thinking there might be a way to do this, especially with a young kitten.

[Pawla]

Kudos to you, Pawla for a job well done!!

Thank you so much! At least they have a chance now. I would love to have him, and the adoption fee is only forty dollars. I just don't know what I would do if Squeak was unhappy. I would feel as if I'd betrayed her.

[Pawla]

Well...you would have to have Kitty Cow separated in a room away from Squeak. A new kitty does have to be introduced gradually.

When you brought Baby in, did you separate her at first?

Not trying to nag - just thinking there might be a way to do this, especially with a young kitten.

No I didn't have to seperate them, as we lived in a HUGE apartment. We just really didn't see Squeak for about a month, then she started making appearances. I just felt like she felt like I had done this awful thing.

[jazzcat]

We just really didn't see Squeak for about a month, then she started making appearances. I just felt like she felt like I had done this awful thing.

Been there done that for sure. I had a very hard time when I brought Scout in with Jazz and Ripley but what made it harder was Scout was close to a year old so trying to introduce cat to cats is much harder than kitten to cats.

Rip, Jazz and Scout really got their nose out of joint when I introduced Rocky and Rumor but it was easier since they were kittens. Same thing with Moxie and Decker last fall. The key is to keep the newbie in a room for a few days to a week (depending on how it's going) and slowly introduce them. Let Squeak sniff the kitten under the door and let her sniff a blanket that the kittens been sleeping with. It really does help. They might not be friends at first but you never know, Squeak might surprise you. Another thing that helps is to put the kitten in a large cage or kennel and let Squeak get used to it that way. I did that with both R&R and M&D and it made them feel safer.

As for her getting upset, hiding or pouting. Rumor did that with Moxie and Decker and quit talking so much but the past few months she has returned to her old talkative self. I felt guilty too but it worked out.

I'm not trying to pressure you in any way.

[Pawla]

Been there done that for sure. I had a very hard time when I brought Scout in with Jazz and Ripley but what made it harder was Scout was close to a year old so trying to introduce cat to cats is much harder than kitten to cats.

Rip, Jazz and Scout really got their nose out of joint when I introduced Rocky and Rumor but it was easier since they were kittens. Same thing with Moxie and Decker last fall. The key is to keep the newbie in a room for a few days to a week (depending on how it's going) and slowly introduce them. Let Squeak sniff the kitten under the door and let her sniff a blanket that the kittens been sleeping with. It really does help. They might not be friends at first but you never know, Squeak might surprise you. Another thing that helps is to put the kitten in a large cage or kennel and let Squeak get used to it that way. I did that with both R&R and M&D and it made them feel safer.

As for her getting upset, hiding or pouting. Rumor did that with Moxie and Decker and quit talking so much but the past few months she has returned to her old talkative self. I felt guilty too but it worked out.

I'm not trying to pressure you in any way.

Thanks! I'll just have to give it some thought. I live in a 705 sq ft apartment, so we would all be close. I had the kittens on my deck, in a box. They were only carried in the front door, and out the patio door. She hid for what seemed like forever!

[jazzcat]

Squeak does sound pretty sensitive.

Maybe your boyfriend would want to adopt the kitten, LOL.

[Pawla]

Squeak does sound pretty sensitive.

Maybe your boyfriend would want to adopt the kitten, LOL.

It took his Boo six months before she would even allow Buddy to come upstairs! Then, she peed everywhere for about six more months! He just wants ME to take the kitty.

[catmandu]

I Think Squeak Would Do A Lot Better With A Kitten Than A Cat. She Would Grumble And Hide At First But I Think That They Would Reach A Detente.
Just Think Of Your Cat Dynamic Duo Photos!!!!!!!!!

[Pawla]

Just Think Of Your Cat Dynamic Duo Photos!!!!!!!!!

LOL! We would have to get them together, first!

[Pawla]

The vet's office just called. It seems that the smallest kitten had to be PTS this morning. They said he was bleeding rectally, and internally. This is the one that had the protrusion under his tail, and no back toes. They said he had been doing well up until two days ago, and he just took a turn for the worse. Cow, however, is doing very well. I just feel sorry for him because he lost his brother. He's got to be wondering where he went. Just everyone keep fingers, and paws crossed for Kitty Cow. THANKS!

[jazzcat]

Oh no! I'm sorry to hear about the little guy. Rest in Peace sweet kitty.

Maybe this means Cow needs to come live with you so he won't be lonely. Surely if you explain to Squeak that he losts his little brother she would soften up.

[jennielynn1970]

Poor little guy! Those babies can take a turn for the worse so quickly!

Maybe you need to get Kitty Cow and do the slow intro for Squeak.

Do you have any pics of Squeak?? I don't remember seeing her.

[Pawla]

Do you have any pics of Squeak?? I don't remember seeing her.

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THIS IS SQUEAK. I still don't know if I should get Cow or not.


Don't let the sweet face fool you! Don't get me wrong, she's very sweet to me, she just hates everyone, and everything else!