Hello, recently adopted a 5month old kitten (Picked him up today) from a shelter. I'm going to be doing the slow introduction method. A few things.
He seems to already be somewhat acclimated with his room. He comes to me, and is a purring machine. He hasn't used his litter yet, but he's jumped in it a few times. He's eaten some of his food, and a couple kitty treats. He LOVES and can't resist a string toy i got him. So i've been playing with him on a towel, to get his scent on that.
Now here comes the "What if" or "Well, maybe".
I have a 2 years old cat, and a 17 year old. The 17 year old (Callie) is still energetic and will play with toys sometimes. She's more laid back.
The 2 year old (Lily) ALWAYS has to be playing lol! She likes to chase the 17 y/o around and she doesn't mind it now.
Here comes the dilemma. Lily knows the newcomer (Max) is in there. She's pawing at the door, no ears splayed. She's just genually interested in what's going on. When i'm in the room with Max and Lily is trying to open the door (Yes she can open doors!). He sort of gives a very tiny hiss. No ears splayed either. But if I play with him, he ignores the noises she's making on the door.
Is it a bad idea to slowly introduce them right off the bat? Or should I just wait it out. Callie the older one I know is going to have somewhat of an issue with him. My house got broken into, and I think she was kicked or thrown during it. So she's VERY skittish now, and not good with strangers. But when it's just me and Lily, you just have to touch her and she's a purr box.
Another thing is, from reading the ways to do the slow Introductions. Give them 2-4 weeks basically for the whole process. However, I am getting him Neutered tomorrow. So should I add another week, or include his "Week of Recovery" as 2-4 weeks. Any other info would be great!
He seems to already be somewhat acclimated with his room. He comes to me, and is a purring machine. He hasn't used his litter yet, but he's jumped in it a few times. He's eaten some of his food, and a couple kitty treats. He LOVES and can't resist a string toy i got him. So i've been playing with him on a towel, to get his scent on that.
Now here comes the "What if" or "Well, maybe".
I have a 2 years old cat, and a 17 year old. The 17 year old (Callie) is still energetic and will play with toys sometimes. She's more laid back.
The 2 year old (Lily) ALWAYS has to be playing lol! She likes to chase the 17 y/o around and she doesn't mind it now.
Here comes the dilemma. Lily knows the newcomer (Max) is in there. She's pawing at the door, no ears splayed. She's just genually interested in what's going on. When i'm in the room with Max and Lily is trying to open the door (Yes she can open doors!). He sort of gives a very tiny hiss. No ears splayed either. But if I play with him, he ignores the noises she's making on the door.
Is it a bad idea to slowly introduce them right off the bat? Or should I just wait it out. Callie the older one I know is going to have somewhat of an issue with him. My house got broken into, and I think she was kicked or thrown during it. So she's VERY skittish now, and not good with strangers. But when it's just me and Lily, you just have to touch her and she's a purr box.
Another thing is, from reading the ways to do the slow Introductions. Give them 2-4 weeks basically for the whole process. However, I am getting him Neutered tomorrow. So should I add another week, or include his "Week of Recovery" as 2-4 weeks. Any other info would be great!