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I was all gung-ho about re-introducing Lily & Ophelia(again). I set Ophelia up in the bathroom this am. After about 3 hours, I moved Ophelia back downstairs. Basically, the entire 3 hours was spent with Ophelia & Lily freaking out & harming themselves attacking the door between them/growling/hissing, etc. I had a Feliway diffuser in the bathroom as well as one right outside the door. I had sprayed feliway on a blanket for Ophelia, too.
I have become very doubtful that they will get along at all judging by the "little" display they put on for me. I can't even get Lily on the same floor as Ophelia. As soon as she catches sight/smell of Ophelia, she panicks & does not hesitate to harm any people in her way to a hidey-hole.
I realize I am giving up rather quickly, after only giving them a few hours, but I was scared. Lily kept trying to attack me. This is my sweet, timid kitty that has never ever misbehaved, let alone tried to attack me.
Should I keep trying, or do I just keep the two of them seperate? (Note-I will not euthanize Ophelia, although if a home volunteers to take her & it is good for her, I might rehome her. I will not actively seek out a new home for her.)
I have become very doubtful that they will get along at all judging by the "little" display they put on for me. I can't even get Lily on the same floor as Ophelia. As soon as she catches sight/smell of Ophelia, she panicks & does not hesitate to harm any people in her way to a hidey-hole.
I realize I am giving up rather quickly, after only giving them a few hours, but I was scared. Lily kept trying to attack me. This is my sweet, timid kitty that has never ever misbehaved, let alone tried to attack me.
Should I keep trying, or do I just keep the two of them seperate? (Note-I will not euthanize Ophelia, although if a home volunteers to take her & it is good for her, I might rehome her. I will not actively seek out a new home for her.)