I just adopted two sibling kittens (6 months old), but they were apart for about 3 weeks. When I adopted the brother, the sister was not available. Her pending adoption fell through and I was able to take her! When I brought her home I kept her separated in her own room and every once in awhile I would switch the cats (him in her room and let her explore the house for about an hour or so). I also put his food next to her door and he was perfectly fine eating there. I used a towel to let them smell each other. I've now let them come together and I can't tell if what I'm seeing is normal and OK, or if I need to take a step back and slow the introduction. - The brother (Carter) keeps chasing his sister (Layla). She puffs up and runs into my bedroom. He doesn't follow her all the way in there and will walk away, but once he leaves she wiggles her butt and runs out past him. She approaches him anytime he isn't chasing her, so she doesn't seem afraid. Some of the time when he does catch up with her he will hold onto the back of her neck with his mouth and she will just lay there and wait. Some of the time he walks away on his own, other times she finally turns around and grabs his head and they tussle for a moment, then they separate, but she always goes back. I did find them drinking from the same water bowl at the same time earlier, and that was pretty adorable. They also have moments where they will ignore each other and just lay down separately. They will take treats next to each other and play with wand toys next to each other. There has been no hissing at all. Both cats are fixed as well.
What do you think? Going ok? Not ok? I appreciate any insight! Thank you!
What do you think? Going ok? Not ok? I appreciate any insight! Thank you!
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