Getting used to the cat

Steve Touchstone wrote:

And if you get the new owner at the shelter they can probably steer
you towards the more socialable cats - and hopefully let you have a
trial period where you can return the new kitty if things don't work
out.

Weeell, I'm not sure I could return a cat, even if it didn't work out.

Steve Touchstone wrote:

And if you get the new owner at the shelter they can probably steer
you towards the more socialable cats - and hopefully let you have a
trial period where you can return the new kitty if things don't work
out.

Weeell, I'm not sure I could return a cat, even if it didn't work out.

"Marina" wrote:

If it's a young enough cat or kitten I'd say it's highly unlikely that Betty
will not take to it/him/her.

What is it with you and recommending kittens? I think that Betty
would hate having a kitten in the house!

"Marina" wrote:

If it's a young enough cat or kitten I'd say it's highly unlikely that Betty
will not take to it/him/her.

What is it with you and recommending kittens? I think that Betty
would hate having a kitten in the house!

"Marina" wrote:

If it's a young enough cat or kitten I'd say it's highly unlikely that Betty
will not take to it/him/her.

What is it with you and recommending kittens? I think that Betty
would hate having a kitten in the house!

"Susan M" smawdsley remove @shaw.ca wrote:

Hi Tak:

I know what you mean about the constant wonder of sharing your life with
cats. Every time we see the cats we are struck by their beauty and catness.
Chester radiates angel vibes and Otis radiates regal siamese hunting vibes.
Just a couple of days ago I heard my husband come out of the garage when he
spotted Chester. He said, "Chhhhhhhhesssssssterrrrrrrrrrrrr" in an exicted
loving tone of voice, like we always do when we see him. He rewards us with
back arches and wheelies and rubs and total excitement. I wondered what the
neighbours made of a grown 40 something male gushing like that ...

Your cats sound so wonderful. I have considered what you've told me
before about Chester. I think that the ideal companion for Betty
would have a patient, mature disposition, like your Chester, Marina's
Frank, Mary's Mimi, or Pam's QC.

"Susan M" smawdsley remove @shaw.ca wrote:

Hi Tak:

I know what you mean about the constant wonder of sharing your life with
cats. Every time we see the cats we are struck by their beauty and catness.
Chester radiates angel vibes and Otis radiates regal siamese hunting vibes.
Just a couple of days ago I heard my husband come out of the garage when he
spotted Chester. He said, "Chhhhhhhhesssssssterrrrrrrrrrrrr" in an exicted
loving tone of voice, like we always do when we see him. He rewards us with
back arches and wheelies and rubs and total excitement. I wondered what the
neighbours made of a grown 40 something male gushing like that ...

Your cats sound so wonderful. I have considered what you've told me
before about Chester. I think that the ideal companion for Betty
would have a patient, mature disposition, like your Chester, Marina's
Frank, Mary's Mimi, or Pam's QC.

"Susan M" smawdsley remove @shaw.ca wrote:

Hi Tak:

I know what you mean about the constant wonder of sharing your life with
cats. Every time we see the cats we are struck by their beauty and catness.
Chester radiates angel vibes and Otis radiates regal siamese hunting vibes.
Just a couple of days ago I heard my husband come out of the garage when he
spotted Chester. He said, "Chhhhhhhhesssssssterrrrrrrrrrrrr" in an exicted
loving tone of voice, like we always do when we see him. He rewards us with
back arches and wheelies and rubs and total excitement. I wondered what the
neighbours made of a grown 40 something male gushing like that ...

Your cats sound so wonderful. I have considered what you've told me
before about Chester. I think that the ideal companion for Betty
would have a patient, mature disposition, like your Chester, Marina's
Frank, Mary's Mimi, or Pam's QC.

On Wed, 09 Jun 2004 13:15:12 -0400, Takayuki
wrote:

"Marina" wrote:

If it's a young enough cat or kitten I'd say it's highly unlikely that Betty
will not take to it/him/her.

What is it with you and recommending kittens? I think that Betty
would hate having a kitten in the house!

My first one, Figaro did when I brought Tito home. I did not know that
cats could growl so loud! It was a matter of time and a slow
introduction.
About a week of pawplay under the door and supervised meetings I knew
it was going to work out when Figaro came into the bathroom where Tito
was and picked up his toys that I placed in there for Tito to use.
When I put the toys in there for Tito I figured what the hell, Figaro
doesn't play with them any more Tito can use them. I guess I was
wrong. You would think that with all the toys that Figaro had he would
not miss any of them.
The next day Figaro came in and used Tito's litter box. Tito was not
amused. Tito then went and used Figaro's. Since that time they have
been buddies.

A year later they are still buddies, hunt together, sleep together,
play, wrestle, and do other cat stuff together. It just required a
little patience, understanding, and loads of affection on the older
cat.

By the way, I have three now, all about a year apart.

No problems except for the occasional spat. No unnecessary vet bill
due to fighting.
It can be done even with an only cat.

Go for it. Hie thee to the shelter.

On Wed, 09 Jun 2004 13:15:12 -0400, Takayuki
wrote:

"Marina" wrote:

If it's a young enough cat or kitten I'd say it's highly unlikely that Betty
will not take to it/him/her.

What is it with you and recommending kittens? I think that Betty
would hate having a kitten in the house!

My first one, Figaro did when I brought Tito home. I did not know that
cats could growl so loud! It was a matter of time and a slow
introduction.
About a week of pawplay under the door and supervised meetings I knew
it was going to work out when Figaro came into the bathroom where Tito
was and picked up his toys that I placed in there for Tito to use.
When I put the toys in there for Tito I figured what the hell, Figaro
doesn't play with them any more Tito can use them. I guess I was
wrong. You would think that with all the toys that Figaro had he would
not miss any of them.
The next day Figaro came in and used Tito's litter box. Tito was not
amused. Tito then went and used Figaro's. Since that time they have
been buddies.

A year later they are still buddies, hunt together, sleep together,
play, wrestle, and do other cat stuff together. It just required a
little patience, understanding, and loads of affection on the older
cat.

By the way, I have three now, all about a year apart.

No problems except for the occasional spat. No unnecessary vet bill
due to fighting.
It can be done even with an only cat.

Go for it. Hie thee to the shelter.