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Old August 23rd 05, 05:18 PM
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Hello all:

I have a 1 1/2 year old Kitty. She's an indoor cat, I live in a very
dangerous city (for her) with lots of cars and people who are not nice
to cats so we decided to not let her go out. She's never been around
other animals. She's a docile and cute kitty, although not very
interested in being friends with other creatures (including humans).
Yesterday I got a puppy as a present. He's a 2 months old Fox Terrier
(smooth).

They seem to be getting along although I can tell she would prefer not
having him here (he he). My question is: =BFHow do I help them get
along? I don't expect them to be friends but I'm hopping they both can
be happy, healthy and respect each other. I know a lot of people have
cats and dogs living together, and I was wondering if someone can help
me. Moka and Milo are very important to me and I want them to be ok but
I don't have much experience in this.

Thanks

Lorena

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Old August 24th 05, 01:47 AM
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Hello all:
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Yesterday I got a puppy as a present. He's a 2 months old Fox Terrier
They seem to be getting along although I can tell she would prefer not
having him here (he he). My question is: ¿How do I help them get
along? ...
Lorena

Hi Lorena,
An 8-week old fox terrier should be about kitten size ball of energy with
little needle sharp teeth. I suspect that your cat will teach that rascal
some manners and they will eventually be buddies. Be sure that the cat has
lots of places where she will not be accessible to the puppy and that she
has access to her litter box and food and water.
The puppy will pester the cat and get the cat to chase him. The cat will
wait on a chair for the puppy to walk under just so she can bap him with a
paw.
We've had cats and dogs and they got along fine.
Good luck,
Annie



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Old August 24th 05, 11:58 PM
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Well, thanks all for your repplies. Things seem to be going fine. The
puppy doesn't pay much attention to the kitty. The kitty follows him
sometimes and watches him a lot. She's stuck to her usual rutine, loots
of sleeping, lots of time on the window watching kids play, etc. She
seems to be fine although she's not her usual self, but I'm hopping she
will soon.

Annie: Thanks for the advice, it's really helpful. I've taken care of
all the things you mentioned and I'll keep them in mind.

IBen: I, like you, don't tend to be optimistic. But I'll try to this
time, for the sake of my pets. I'll try to do everything I can so they
can both be happy. In case one of them begins spending "it's tortured
days and nites in hiding", I'll find a home for the puppy.

Thanks all

Lorena

 




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