My wife and I have always had between 2 and 3 cats. We had lost one of our family about 6 months ago and last week decided to get a new furry friend.
Barney Bigsleigh was adopted from, the local SPCA and came home with us last friday. Every time we had adopted in the past we always used the safe room setup and slowly integrated the new puss. This time my spouse thought that was unnecessary, I disagreed but I did go along with it since both cats are extremely docile
Missy, the long time resident is 6 years old and was the submissive pussycat to a loveable but pushy maine coon. She had seemed fairly happy as a solitary cat since Wess had passed on. Missy is a very passive female and extremely affectionate. Barney, the new member of our clan is even more passive and aver affectionate. He's a very active 4 year old that was left with not enough food and water in an empty apartment. He was deemed so laid back that the shelter had him "on the floor" rather than in a cage.
When we brought him home he got away from us and hid in the basement. I put some food and water down and a basket with clean bedding on an empty shelf. I cleared, the next shelf down so Barnety had his own isolated area that had a high ground advantage.
Barney had some sightings of Missy and moved up to the main floor within a few days. Her reaction was limited to some very lethargic hisses. No bats or cuffs, just a weak hiss. barney just got up and walked away. Barney continues to try and sniff Missy, she continues with the hisses. He still has his perch in the basement with water and dry food, we feed wet several times daily. My avatar is Barny and the picture below is Missy
Barney Bigsleigh was adopted from, the local SPCA and came home with us last friday. Every time we had adopted in the past we always used the safe room setup and slowly integrated the new puss. This time my spouse thought that was unnecessary, I disagreed but I did go along with it since both cats are extremely docile
Missy, the long time resident is 6 years old and was the submissive pussycat to a loveable but pushy maine coon. She had seemed fairly happy as a solitary cat since Wess had passed on. Missy is a very passive female and extremely affectionate. Barney, the new member of our clan is even more passive and aver affectionate. He's a very active 4 year old that was left with not enough food and water in an empty apartment. He was deemed so laid back that the shelter had him "on the floor" rather than in a cage.
When we brought him home he got away from us and hid in the basement. I put some food and water down and a basket with clean bedding on an empty shelf. I cleared, the next shelf down so Barnety had his own isolated area that had a high ground advantage.
Barney had some sightings of Missy and moved up to the main floor within a few days. Her reaction was limited to some very lethargic hisses. No bats or cuffs, just a weak hiss. barney just got up and walked away. Barney continues to try and sniff Missy, she continues with the hisses. He still has his perch in the basement with water and dry food, we feed wet several times daily. My avatar is Barny and the picture below is Missy
