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Our resident female cat, Neely, is approx. 6 y.o. Our newcomer, Gizmo, is now 9 mos. old. We introduced them slowly over the last 2 mos. but Neely still acts like she doesn't want any part of Gizmo. She still hisses, growls, ears go flat, and then she usually runs away. Gizmo is a bit clueless and just wants to play. He sometimes runs after Neely which we're afraid might agitate her even more. Neely's temperament by nature is feisty and self-confident, she's one fierce female.
She is also fearless with our dog. We never leave them unsupervised.
I'm just wondering how long, if there is a general rule of thumb, it will take for them to become friends or co-exist? What are other members experiences?
I'm just wondering how long, if there is a general rule of thumb, it will take for them to become friends or co-exist? What are other members experiences?