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Wish Us Luck Tonight!
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It certainly sounds like it might have been a little too much stimulation for Ginger. But, on a positive note, she did feel the need to have a bit of 'me' time, so that's good!
Hopefully Trent didn't get too much of a fright!
Good luck with giving it another go tonight, I hope it goes well!
Hopefully Trent didn't get too much of a fright!
Good luck with giving it another go tonight, I hope it goes well!
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Lots of calming vibes are on the way for a more peaceful get together tonight.
Originally Posted by valanhb
and Ginger is definitely being submissive.
The only scare I've had was actually Ginger's "game".She was under the bed, waited for Trent to get real close and then.....
BAM!
Jumped out and SCREAMED like a banshee! I don't know who jumped further, me or Trent.Ginger, of course, thinks this is a neat game. I just hope she doesn't decide to play at 3:00 in the morning or Meowmy and Daddy are going to hit the ceiling.
What a good girl you are Ginger!!!! Keep on being the submissive one, so you don't traumatize your new big brother & sister!!!
I have all my fingers crossed, and I hope everything goes well tonight. Many years ago, when we first introduced Snowball to the resident cat we had at that time, there were some problems. But eventually everything worked itself out and the two cats spent the next 10 years together.
Sorry to hear things didn't go as well as you hoped last night, Heidi. Sending lots of vibes for tonight. I can recall quite a few setbacks when I introduced Peter to the girls last year. He was six-months-old at the time and was all about playing. There were some tense moments, but in the end it all worked out.
Setbacks??? Oh, that is my kits middle names! Every time one was introduced, just when we'd think we'd made progress, they would get into a tussle..........hang in there Heidi........it WILL work out!
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We're not getting discouraged about this. Like Earl said last night - if she had been here for a month, this would be discouraging. But she's only been here since Saturday and this was her first time out and about, with face to face contact.
The kitties will definitely have their ups and downs as they get used to each other, but it sounds like Ginger will melt their hearts (and vice-versa) and you'll have a loving kitty trio in no time!
I want a video of that!Originally Posted by valanhb
So far, so good! Trent and Ophelia aren't exactly thrilled with her, but the ears have stayed perked even when they are growling or hissing. We're going to try to leave her out tonight and see what happens. We haven't seen anything resembling a tussel yet, and Ginger is definitely being submissive.
The only scare I've had was actually Ginger's "game".She was under the bed, waited for Trent to get real close and then.....
BAM!
Jumped out and SCREAMED like a banshee! I don't know who jumped further, me or Trent.Ginger, of course, thinks this is a neat game. I just hope she doesn't decide to play at 3:00 in the morning or Meowmy and Daddy are going to hit the ceiling.
Chip has been in my home since March, & Java's been there over a year, & Cable still feels the need to attack them at times. Trent will get used to her soon, i'm sure!
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Morning update.
Ginger was out and about all night last night!
No catfights, only one little confrontation in the middle of the night (not sure what happened with that, but everyone was fine...)
Ginger and Trent are still working things out, but before we went to bed they would get about 3' from each other, stare down, and meow at each other. This morning it was down to about 2'.
Poor Ophelia is quite disturbed by little Ginger. Ophelia found a hiding spot in the bedroom last night, which Ginger happened upon. This resulted in constant growling for a good 10 minutes, even though Ginger had retreated under the bed, and growling whenever a breeze hit her for another 15-20 minutes after that.
Ophelia spent most of the night downstairs.
However, on a positive front, this morning when Ginger happened upon Ophelia's hiding spot, she didn't growl but waited until Ginger backed off a little and then slunk upstairs. Of course, that could be because all of the litterboxes are upstairs and Ophelia may have really had to GO.
I think Ginger is out and about for good.
And she was just sweet as could be when she saw that I was awake, giving lots of purrs and headbutts
and keeping me company in the bathroom while I got ready for work.
Ginger was out and about all night last night!
Ginger and Trent are still working things out, but before we went to bed they would get about 3' from each other, stare down, and meow at each other. This morning it was down to about 2'.
Poor Ophelia is quite disturbed by little Ginger. Ophelia found a hiding spot in the bedroom last night, which Ginger happened upon. This resulted in constant growling for a good 10 minutes, even though Ginger had retreated under the bed, and growling whenever a breeze hit her for another 15-20 minutes after that.
I think Ginger is out and about for good.
Heck, I still have the occasional attacks..........just like having real kids I think!
Great news!
A very positive night!
I'm sure within no time at all, it will feel like Ginger has lived with you all forever!
yep, mine were in rare form last night! Java, my timid girl, attacked Cable, whose paw was caught on the toy on the cat treeOriginally Posted by kittylover4ever
Heck, I still have the occasional attacks..........just like having real kids I think!
awww, I'm SO glad things are going well and Ginger's able to be out and about with the familyOriginally Posted by valanhb
Morning update.
Ginger was out and about all night last night!No catfights, only one little confrontation in the middle of the night (not sure what happened with that, but everyone was fine...)
Ginger and Trent are still working things out, but before we went to bed they would get about 3' from each other, stare down, and meow at each other. This morning it was down to about 2'.
Poor Ophelia is quite disturbed by little Ginger. Ophelia found a hiding spot in the bedroom last night, which Ginger happened upon. This resulted in constant growling for a good 10 minutes, even though Ginger had retreated under the bed, and growling whenever a breeze hit her for another 15-20 minutes after that.Ophelia spent most of the night downstairs.However, on a positive front, this morning when Ginger happened upon Ophelia's hiding spot, she didn't growl but waited until Ginger backed off a little and then slunk upstairs. Of course, that could be because all of the litterboxes are upstairs and Ophelia may have really had to GO.
I think Ginger is out and about for good.And she was just sweet as could be when she saw that I was awake, giving lots of purrs and headbuttsand keeping me company in the bathroom while I got ready for work.
Sounds like great progress to me!
Took MUCH longer in my house to get Emma the Grumpy Gus fully integrated with in-your-face Oliver!!!
Took MUCH longer in my house to get Emma the Grumpy Gus fully integrated with in-your-face Oliver!!!
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Sounds like things are going great! I've had Ophelia for 8 months now, & she still tries to kill Lily everytime she see her! If you don't mind me asking, what is your screen door like? Maybe getting one of those so they could see each other without physical harm would help at my house.
I'll keep my fingers crossed that Ginger continues to integrate into the house well!
I'll keep my fingers crossed that Ginger continues to integrate into the house well!
