Watching two cats get acquainted is very interesting, I must say. They have
been together for two days now, and they are beginning to chase each other
(well, Nika chases Caruso (the kitten) mostly), but Nika still will not
allow Caruso any contact with her.
I know they are progressing faster than some cats would be and I'm happy. It
is very amusing, to say the least.
I think it was T. S. Elliot who claimed he had learned a great deal about
human nature by owning two cats.
I'll be interested to see if the male (Caruso) interacts with my wife and I
the same way or if there is any gender based behavior, as there clearly is
with Nika who is female.

Peace.


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We finally got rid of Nika's fungus and have just brought a new kitten
into the house. Our vet (who gave us the cat and a great deal on the
eventual neuter operation) told us that with two cats we won't need cable.
You can just watch them.
So far all that's happening is the kitten won't come out of the traveling
case (we have food, water and litter in there for him). Nika hisses at him
when he thinks about it, and she's bigger than he is (but not for long,
I'm afraid). I think they'll be playing in a few days though. The
hostility is very mild compared to what I've seen in other cats.
We haven't named the male yet. We were considering Caruso (Nika is from a
music person as well) because he was so loud on the way home from the vet,
but he hasn't made a sound since.
Fascinating.