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Hi all...
I adopted a kitten from a stray Mom that a friend of mine took in. Smokey is 5 months old and while she and my older cat and my small dog get along fine, she is really scared/mean to our larger dog. This dog is interested in smelling her - (he and the large cat have no problem) - but Smokey hisses, growls and scratches leaving the dog and anyone around bloody. I think it may be important to note that this is not only when the dog comes up to smell her but she comes over to the dog and she will almost taunt the dog at times. I am worried for all involved. I've thought about finding Smokey a new home without big dogs but I know the rescues all have many cats (especially black shorthaired kittens) and I don't know anyone who is willing to take another cat. Any advice is appreciated - I am more than willing to work to work this out if it's possible... but I also want what's best for Smokey. Smaller issue is that Smokey has been ruining my curtains, cuckoo clock and some furniture... I've dismissed a lot of this because she's a kitten - however, if this is something I can curb or stop, please help - if I've not already given it away - this is my first kitten - I've always adopted older cats so I probably need some coaching or to find this kitty a loving home.
I adopted a kitten from a stray Mom that a friend of mine took in. Smokey is 5 months old and while she and my older cat and my small dog get along fine, she is really scared/mean to our larger dog. This dog is interested in smelling her - (he and the large cat have no problem) - but Smokey hisses, growls and scratches leaving the dog and anyone around bloody. I think it may be important to note that this is not only when the dog comes up to smell her but she comes over to the dog and she will almost taunt the dog at times. I am worried for all involved. I've thought about finding Smokey a new home without big dogs but I know the rescues all have many cats (especially black shorthaired kittens) and I don't know anyone who is willing to take another cat. Any advice is appreciated - I am more than willing to work to work this out if it's possible... but I also want what's best for Smokey. Smaller issue is that Smokey has been ruining my curtains, cuckoo clock and some furniture... I've dismissed a lot of this because she's a kitten - however, if this is something I can curb or stop, please help - if I've not already given it away - this is my first kitten - I've always adopted older cats so I probably need some coaching or to find this kitty a loving home.