Ok this is something I've been battling since October of 2005 and I'm looking for any advice on what I could do to regain some sort of normalcy at home. I refuse to give up on my pets and have tried everything I know to do.
Issue at hand:
My happy family has consisted of my two dogs and sister calico's who have always gotten along surprisingly well. I made the mistake of bringing home an addition that has created nothing but chaos. I knew there would be a transitional process to go through but thought I was someone who had the patience, and love of animals, to follow all steps to a successful introduction. I read up beforehand everything I needed to do to make this transition as smooth as possible. I just couldn't let a friend's cat I had bonded with go to the pound. My biggest weakness!!
So I've tried everything that I thought would create tranquility again amongst my babies!! But nine months later, I'm still at square one and can't figure out where I've gone wrong!
I've also spent a small fortune on products to help. Feliway did nothing which really surprised me. I refuse to give in and give up. The new kid on the block (Mia) is such a sweet kitty and hate that she can't receive acceptance from my Lilly and Cali. It's hurt my feelings for her to see her attempts to win them over just to be attacked. They, especially my dominant cat Lilly, refuse to let her live in their home.
Anything anyone can offer is what I'm desperately seeking. I'm getting ready to move into my first home and think it could offer a fresh start since all the animals will be in new territory.
Thanks in advance!!
Issue at hand:
My happy family has consisted of my two dogs and sister calico's who have always gotten along surprisingly well. I made the mistake of bringing home an addition that has created nothing but chaos. I knew there would be a transitional process to go through but thought I was someone who had the patience, and love of animals, to follow all steps to a successful introduction. I read up beforehand everything I needed to do to make this transition as smooth as possible. I just couldn't let a friend's cat I had bonded with go to the pound. My biggest weakness!!
So I've tried everything that I thought would create tranquility again amongst my babies!! But nine months later, I'm still at square one and can't figure out where I've gone wrong!
I've also spent a small fortune on products to help. Feliway did nothing which really surprised me. I refuse to give in and give up. The new kid on the block (Mia) is such a sweet kitty and hate that she can't receive acceptance from my Lilly and Cali. It's hurt my feelings for her to see her attempts to win them over just to be attacked. They, especially my dominant cat Lilly, refuse to let her live in their home.
Anything anyone can offer is what I'm desperately seeking. I'm getting ready to move into my first home and think it could offer a fresh start since all the animals will be in new territory.
Thanks in advance!!