I'd like you guys to meet Max...

Originally Posted by pinkdaisy226

Thanks... The Adventures of Bionic Baylee and Mighty Max sound great! I'm sure it'll be more like Bionic Bay running all over the room, while Mighty Max ignores her to take a nap! And yes, Max DOES look like Bay, which we think is great!

Oh and Susan... I had always wanted a Ragdoll brother for Baylee... but recently my boyfriend decided HE wanted a cat. And then this big guy came into our lives and... how could we resist him?

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Oh of course!!, i remember a few months ago you mentioned Ragdolls!!.

Don't worry they still could be friends!, it took Rosie 2 weeks to finally accept Sophie!. During that time i'd say the first week was of Rosie hissing and growling, then the second week she was following Sophie all over the house but keeping her distance watching everything she did out of curiosity.

And Max isn't old! hes still a baby

Originally Posted by pinkdaisy226

I hope you're right! I just worry about Max being "old" and therefore not wanting to play. But then again, Bay will grow up and want to laze around when she gets older, I'm sure.

I'm so nervous about introducing them! It's so tricky, you know? Gulp!

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It's really hard isn't it? We're so nervous with Lily because she's so tiny. But she's more than happy to hold her ground, which is good. Today, Tippy (skitzy mog) came in and Lily followed her everywhere. Tippy, who's not the brightest kept looking at her like - What's this? I don't think she can figure she's a cat as she's small.

It's hard not to watch them like hawks and jump in at every second isn't it! Good luck - they'll find their own balance in the end. Our other cats don't particularly like each other, but have found their own space. It should be easier with a boy/girl set up though (ours are all girls - a bit of competition there).

He really is gorgeous - I'd love to just sweep him up and cuddle him - does he like that?

Thanks to both of you - I was a bit nervous as they both started hissing at each other. Max had his vet visit (just a bit of tartar, otherwise he's great) and I put him back in the bathroom... then I took his blankee and put it under Bay's food and water bowl. I was about to put her blankee under his bowls... but I sat and watched her sniff him out, because he curled up by the door. She hissed at him... a bit later they both hissed at each other... how disappointing.

Oh... poor Max lost a bit of weight. He was 12.6 lbs Jan. 12th... now he's 11.4lbs as of today, Jan. 24th. But now that he's in a good home with yummy, healthy food I'm sure he'll gain that weight right back!

Aww don't worry - just take it gently - they've got their whole lives together, so it doesn't matter if it takes a while.

As long as it's only a bit of hissing and growling you're alright - rolling around the floor taking chunks out of each other - now that's not good

I'm sure Bay will think it's great before long having a big brother around to look after her.

Ari Beths right, as long as it's just hissing and growling.

I remember when Rosie reacted the way she did with her hissing and growling and Sophie was only 6 weeks old!, it really upset me to the point that i was crying because thats the thing i didn't want to happen

Baylees not used to sharing you with another cat and thats how Rosie was but just look at them now!.

As long as you remain calm so they don't pick up on it.

Aww I just saw this!!! Max is SOOO handsome!! Congrats!!
Dont worry Baylee will come around soon enough, Cola and Tango took forever it seemed and now the are the best of friends

WELCOME HOME MAX!!!

Ari,

I love the new pictures! He is sooo cute, really he is! I love the picture of Baylee sticking her paw under the door

I love the new pics, what a sweet face he has and I love his cute little nose.

Originally Posted by pinkdaisy226

But I think once Max has free reign, it'll be the boys vs. the girls!

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You're right! Mac is much more affectionate towards the males in the house. I just thought it was because he and my son were so tight. But then I began to notice how he'd make a special point to greet my husband and ask for attention from him. But now with Grace we're all even: 3 boys and 3 girls!

I wouldn't get all worked up about the hissing. I'm no expert in feline behavior but judging from Grace's entry into our lives last November a bit of hissing was part of the routine for a few days.

Good luck!

yay!!!
Oh gosh!! how did i just find this thread now!!

Originally Posted by Emma's Friend

You're right! Mac is much more affectionate towards the males in the house. I just thought it was because he and my son were so tight. But then I began to notice how he'd make a special point to greet my husband and ask for attention from him. But now with Grace we're all even: 3 boys and 3 girls!

I wouldn't get all worked up about the hissing. I'm no expert in feline behavior but judging from Grace's entry into our lives last November a bit of hissing was part of the routine for a few days.

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Yikes, it turns out Max isn't playing favorites and my boyfriend is a bit disappointed! Whenever we're both in the bathroom with him he'll come and sit on my lap... I think it's just because I'm not trying to get him to come to me. But I'm sure when he has free reign of the house, he'll love on my boyfriend more.

I know that hissing is to be expected... it's just hard to deal with! Aw Susan, no crying over hissing cats! I get real frustrated... but it's cute because Baylee will try to stick her arm under the door, then look up at me as if to say "Look Mom, I'm trying to play nice.. he just doesn't want to!"

Other than that, nothing new... he's still as sweet as can be, content with a hand to pet him and a warm lap to sit on. And Baylee is herself... hyper, curious, but cuddly at night.

I can't wait til they meet and are okay with each other... and when we can have 2 cats running around the house and I don't have to worry about them hissing at each other! I had a nightmare last night that they met and were trying to fight at each other... sigh!

That's so sweet of you to adopt Max. Him and Bay could pass of as brother/sister He's a mighty fine lookin' cat isn't he?

he's beautiful - love the white smudge! it may take awhile for Bay to get used to him... i've had Cable since October, & Pixel's still not real fond of her! i hear lots of hissing & growling (from Pixel) but i figure that she outweighs Cable by 6 pounds, & can hold her own!

Originally Posted by laureen227

he's beautiful - love the white smudge! it may take awhile for Bay to get used to him... i've had Cable since October, & Pixel's still not real fond of her! i hear lots of hissing & growling (from Pixel) but i figure that she outweighs Cable by 6 pounds, & can hold her own!

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Thanks... I like that smudge too! Kinda like he's been eating cream and forgot to wipe his nose!

That must be hard, having two cats that still don't quite get along. Yeah, Max has a few pounds on Baylee, something she doesn't realize yet, so I'm trying not to be too worried.

He started sniffing under the door... either he smelled the treats I left on his blanket outside for Baylee, or he smelled her. So far no hissing today... such a relief. However the day's not over yet...

OMG! Ariana! I just noticed this! Congratulations!!!

Max looks and sounds like a real sweetie. How old his he?

Originally Posted by SnowLeop

OMG! Ariana! I just noticed this! Congratulations!!!

Max looks and sounds like a real sweetie.

How old his he?

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Thanks Colleen! Max IS a real sweetie, I wish everyone could come and meet him! The vet thinks his age is between 6 and 7 years old, so we're saying 6 and a half!

I love that picture of Max cuddling with your boyfriend!

No hissing!, thats a good sign so far

Congrats on your new addition! He's handsome