Pictorial Saga of Introductions

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I thought it'd be cute to have a little pictorial saga of introductions between Monet and Picasso.

Picasso came home on Saturday around 1pm. Monet was SHOCKED to see a kitten in the crate and he immediately growled, hiss and snarled. Since Picasso was ill, he didn't get to hear her through the door much. He, however, HATED her scent on me and he would growl and hiss and swat at me if I had her scent on me and approached him. Our bond did not break him away from me at night when it's time for bed, however. he slept in his spot between my legs.

Sunday, Picasso was still ill, and I took her to the vet for a virus treatment. She stayed overnight. By the end of the night, Monet was his old self. One would think Picasso's gone for good, but he had a rude slap in the face when I brought her home Monday evening. He was like "What the HELL?! I thought I got RID of you!!"

By Monday night, Monet became more tolerable of Picasso's scent on me. He slowly allowed me to play with him and pet him. I cant pick him up at this point still. He insisted on our nightly snuggles still!

Tuesday morning, he was pretty much his normal self. Occasional growl when he catches scent of Picasso, as if he remembered she was here. Tonight was the first time I really let Picasso out to see Monet and vise versa (they've glimpsed each other, but not long enough). Below is the pictures from their meeting.

Thus far, Monet isn't growling as much, becoming more curious. He allowed distractions to pull his gaze from her. I think he looked pretty relaxed on the couch.


Here Monet was watching her play, I thought he was going to join her by the look on his face, but it'd be too soon.


Now I won't let them be alone without my close supervision. Monet appeared a bit tensed here with some growling. He did manage to give a swat at Picasso. She braced herself after it.. and when Monet took a step closer, she bolted!



So far, I think the introduction is going very well! My main thing is that I need to make sure Monet is not near the bathroom door when I open it for Picasso WILL bolt out of it and she's quick!

Monet never once fluffed his tail, arched his back or ran after her (as of this point!). Picasso did fluff her tail once when he hissed at her. I guess she does have better hearing that I thought after all!

After I put Picasso away, Monet allows me to pet and kiss him (not always, but most of the time!), whereas the last few days he'd hiss and growl at me. This is a great sign!

I will keep this thread posted, with stories and/or pics.
 

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Originally Posted by Draco

"What the HELL?! I thought I got RID of you!!"
That made me laugh out loud. My nephew is watching the All Star game and gave me a weird look...


Monet seriously looks like royalty overseeing his kingdom in the first two pictures.


It looks like things are going well, and I hope this means that Picasso's paw is OK!
 
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thanks all

Picasso's leg is doing MUCH Better. She's not limping anymore and is happily running around. It was the virus that attacked the joint in her leg. poor thing
 

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Awwwww they are both just so gorgeous


Sounds like things are coming right along, I'm sure they will be best buds in no time!

Glad Picasso is feeling better
 

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Mystik Spiral;3087898 said:
That made me laugh out loud. QUOTE]

Me too! Looks like the kitty introductions are going as well as.....well, kitty introductions!

Hope the paw is OK!
 
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Wednesday morning.. I fed Monet first, then I went in the bathroom to feed Picasso. Then I played with Monet for 15 minutes before letting Picasso out.



There wasn't too much growling from Monet, but more approaching, occasional chasing and swatting. When Monet approaches, he'd give the "Aarrrr" sound, which is better than a growl! He got close enough to sniff and touch her tail for a few seconds before Picasso bolted!



After a hard swat, Picasso learned that when Monet gets close, she has to fall on her back. She'd run if he get too close.


For about 10 minutes, I haven't heard a single growl from Monet, except when I try to touch him! When he runs after her, he'd always stop short!

Here, Monet says "This is is my dancer, k? She no play with my dancer no mores, k?" He even sat on it protectivly!
 

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Aww! It seems like it's going great so far. He seems to tolerate Picasso a little more now. It looks like you have to update the siggy soon. lol
 
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Originally Posted by konstargirl

Aww! It seems like it's going great so far. He seems to tolerate Picasso a little more now. It looks like you have to update the siggy soon. lol
that I do! I want to wait and see if they'll become buddies and I can snap a pic of them comfortable together, lol.

So far, so good!
 

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I agree, things are going very well. I love Monet's look in that last photo, he IS annoyed
Beautiful kitties
 

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Originally Posted by Draco

Here, Monet says "This is is my dancer, k? She no play with my dancer no mores, k?" He even sat on it protectivly!
Monet, it's great that you are taking one step at a time. Learning to share will come later...
 

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Aww, they look great! I think you'll get a pic of them next to each other pretty soon. Only a week went by before my girls napped together, back to back, but still touching! (And now there's not so much of that cuteness, but a lot of chasing and smacking each other. I think it's kind of playing though, at least sometimes!)
 
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So far, so good!

This evening, I took Monet to the vet to get microchipped. We were there for over 2 hours, so I am sure he's exhausted, probably too tired to be concerned about Picasso in this video. He was more concerned about grooming himself! But hey, he's ignoring her, which is a good sign at least


I had also gotten DA BIRD in the mail.. and it allowed the two of them to play! Monet was unsure about it, but he did play too! I made sure to give them turns at Da Bird (hey, it may be the reason to bring the two together!)

Sorry about the video.. hard to hold the camera and play at the same time!
 

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After watching the Da Bird video.... yeah, you've got a happy kitty household!!
I'm no expert, but I think if Monet was too upset with his new little sister, he'd be whacking her instead if Da Bird. That, or sulking and hissing and whatnot. But they were both playing! Hooray!
 
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so far!

No pics this morning, yet. Picasso was so excited to be out of the bathroom for the night, she immediately ran up to Monet and pressed her nose to his'. Monet just leaned back, but did not move away or swat. Doing good!
 
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Monet looks really relaxed here, with his paw folded under. I am happy to see the two of them laying close to each other!

 

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They are both very beautiful cats - and I think the intros are going very very well. From myown experience, just don't get flustered if there is the occassional 'hissy' fit, or slightly more serious chase. Even after four years, my two (adopted three months apart) have the odd 'fight', when one is sitting where the other one wants to be, etc. And this can be an hour after a mutual grooming session. But, I'd say things are going really well for your family.
 
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Originally Posted by darlili

They are both very beautiful cats - and I think the intros are going very very well. From myown experience, just don't get flustered if there is the occassional 'hissy' fit, or slightly more serious chase. Even after four years, my two (adopted three months apart) have the odd 'fight', when one is sitting where the other one wants to be, etc. And this can be an hour after a mutual grooming session. But, I'd say things are going really well for your family.
thank you for the advise! Monet does slap and hiss here and there, but not much, and I am not worried. As long as Picasso can hold her own and does not cry out in pain, I am okay. Of course, they'll always be supervised!

Too lazy to post photos separately, so here's a FB linky!
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...7&l=7d700944df
 
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