Hi guys, I posted a bit about this kitty in another thread but figured this would be a good place to ask a few more questions. While feeding my neighbors very pregnant cat about a month ago (they don't take very good care of her and we are still feeding her plenty now that she is nursing the babies) another little stray showed up. This cat was VERY skittish, but after sitting very patiently with her for hours and days on end we can now pet her and she just loves it..my husband can even place her in his lap now and she'll stay for a couple of minutes. Here's the thing, we've decided to bring her into our home to be part of the family. We have three dogs..all medium to large, a male cat and a ferret...a house FULL! I know we'll have to get her to the vet before brining her inside to be checked and all of that...my question is..
What's the best way to gently integrate her into the house with all of the other pets. She's skittish enough as is. Our rescues here are filled and some don't even take cats and others put them down in like 5 days. She's already bonded with us and I just can't see having her put in some cage where she may never recover from the experience. I already love this little girl and so do my husband and children. The husband took some time to feel this way but now that he does we are all relieved!
We live in a pretty small home and I'm really concerned about the little stray being afraid when she comes into all the...well the chaos of five other pets.
Any advice would be great!
What's the best way to gently integrate her into the house with all of the other pets. She's skittish enough as is. Our rescues here are filled and some don't even take cats and others put them down in like 5 days. She's already bonded with us and I just can't see having her put in some cage where she may never recover from the experience. I already love this little girl and so do my husband and children. The husband took some time to feel this way but now that he does we are all relieved!
We live in a pretty small home and I'm really concerned about the little stray being afraid when she comes into all the...well the chaos of five other pets.
Any advice would be great!