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Hello all, I know there are many similar questions out there, and trust me, I have read them most! However, personal feedback is always more appreciative and helpful, so hoping somebody with experience can help.
A year ago, we adopted an adorable feral kitten Dexter from a pet rescue group. She is very shy and skiddish, yet stubborn and unyielding. She started out completely closed out, hiding and hissing, also dominated by other cats in a foster home she lived in, then after some time, she warmed up to us and became the sweetest pet to us. We spoiled her so much that she became a "spoiled little princess" as we call her, or "sassafrass", getting whatever she wants whenever she wants and complaining when she doesn't.
You can imagine Dexter was completely pissed off when we brought home another furry friend last week. This was not by choice, a small kitten was found homeless outside of our work and we had to rescue her. She is a beautiful 3 month old siamese and I would love to keep her. We kept the cats separated for a few days, yet Dexter could sense something was wrong. With a full time job it is difficult on keeping Dexter enough attention to keep her calm as well as working with the new feral kitten on her socialization.
Siri (the new kitten) is actually doing very well! After just two days she learned to meow, allows to be touched and petted, loves food, and seems to be intrigued by Dexter. Yet Dexter has been completely unlike her usual self... Growling, hissing, threatening Siri, or just running away and hiding. We expected this kind of behavior, yet it has still been extremely stressful on all of us. We keep the cats in separate rooms (and we live in a one bedroom so that's hard), we now allow them to see each other under our supervision. Dexter continues to threaten Siri and poor Siri spends her "playtime" hiding in corners, it is devastating for us. She won't play, either, possibly too scared or just does not know how to yet. I was surprised by her quick adjustment to domestic life, yet extremely upset and worried about Dexter. I hate knowing that my little Dexter may be scared or stressed out because of Siri.
It has been a week that we have had Siri. We are using the separation method with occasional "play" times, also having Dexter smell Siri's blankets and toys, to which her reaction always is to hiss and growl.
Any suggestions on what else we should do?
Also are the cats' personalities such as would get along at all? Dexter is skiddish, stubborn, needy, and territorial (apparently). The kind of cat who is sweet when she wants to be, yet if you try to put her in a carrier she will kill you. Siri appears to have a very shy and submissive personality (as of now). She is scared but allows me to do anything to her.
Thank you so much! I am hoping to hear some similar stories with outcomes and solutions.
A year ago, we adopted an adorable feral kitten Dexter from a pet rescue group. She is very shy and skiddish, yet stubborn and unyielding. She started out completely closed out, hiding and hissing, also dominated by other cats in a foster home she lived in, then after some time, she warmed up to us and became the sweetest pet to us. We spoiled her so much that she became a "spoiled little princess" as we call her, or "sassafrass", getting whatever she wants whenever she wants and complaining when she doesn't.
You can imagine Dexter was completely pissed off when we brought home another furry friend last week. This was not by choice, a small kitten was found homeless outside of our work and we had to rescue her. She is a beautiful 3 month old siamese and I would love to keep her. We kept the cats separated for a few days, yet Dexter could sense something was wrong. With a full time job it is difficult on keeping Dexter enough attention to keep her calm as well as working with the new feral kitten on her socialization.
Siri (the new kitten) is actually doing very well! After just two days she learned to meow, allows to be touched and petted, loves food, and seems to be intrigued by Dexter. Yet Dexter has been completely unlike her usual self... Growling, hissing, threatening Siri, or just running away and hiding. We expected this kind of behavior, yet it has still been extremely stressful on all of us. We keep the cats in separate rooms (and we live in a one bedroom so that's hard), we now allow them to see each other under our supervision. Dexter continues to threaten Siri and poor Siri spends her "playtime" hiding in corners, it is devastating for us. She won't play, either, possibly too scared or just does not know how to yet. I was surprised by her quick adjustment to domestic life, yet extremely upset and worried about Dexter. I hate knowing that my little Dexter may be scared or stressed out because of Siri.
It has been a week that we have had Siri. We are using the separation method with occasional "play" times, also having Dexter smell Siri's blankets and toys, to which her reaction always is to hiss and growl.
Any suggestions on what else we should do?
Also are the cats' personalities such as would get along at all? Dexter is skiddish, stubborn, needy, and territorial (apparently). The kind of cat who is sweet when she wants to be, yet if you try to put her in a carrier she will kill you. Siri appears to have a very shy and submissive personality (as of now). She is scared but allows me to do anything to her.
Thank you so much! I am hoping to hear some similar stories with outcomes and solutions.