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scouty silver and stranger hate each other!
so far this is an utter disaster and i"m regretting ever bringing
stranger upstairs (SCUSE WEIRD TPYING... Stranger sat on the computer keyboard and did something weird to it... ) Anyway, Scouty and Silver are FURIOUS about having another cat in the house, even shut in a carrier in the craftroom... Silver disappeared and refused to come out of hiding even for tunafish. I was terrified that she'd got out of the apartment and I was about to phone John in tears, when I noticed fur on the chair cushion - she was hiding out under the table. Scouty's been following me round the apartment with an alarmed look on her face... But the wierdest and scariest thing is that since Silver came out of hiding a few minutes ago, she and Scout are hissing, growling and FIGHTING! I think I have to get rid of the kitten asap and I'm thinking of taking it back out to where I found it and letting it go in case it really does belong to someone... this whole thing is breaking my heart -- ~Karen aka Kajikit Crafts, cats, and chocolate - the three essentials of life http://www.kajikitscorner.com Online photo album - http://community.webshots.com/user/kajikit |
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scouty silver and stranger hate each other!
Karen AKA Kajikit wrote:
Anyway, Scouty and Silver are FURIOUS about having another cat in the house, even shut in a carrier in the craftroom... Silver disappeared and refused to come out of hiding even for tunafish. I was terrified that she'd got out of the apartment and I was about to phone John in tears, when I noticed fur on the chair cushion - she was hiding out under the table. Scouty's been following me round the apartment with an alarmed look on her face... But the wierdest and scariest thing is that since Silver came out of hiding a few minutes ago, she and Scout are hissing, growling and FIGHTING! I think I have to get rid of the kitten asap and I'm thinking of taking it back out to where I found it and letting it go in case it really does belong to someone... this whole thing is breaking my heart I've heard good things about those Feliway diffusers as a way to calm things down. No idea, really, since Persia wouldn't tolerate another cat and I'm not about to try to convince her otherwise. Good luck! Jill |
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scouty silver and stranger hate each other!
I've heard good things about those Feliway diffusers as a way to calm things
down. No idea, really, since Persia wouldn't tolerate another cat and I'm not about to try to convince her otherwise. Good luck! Rita also hates all other cats, but that didn't stop me from taking in my sister's cat when she needed a sitter, or taking in my friend's two cats when she needed it, OR from taking in Stormy when he called from outside. Don't worry about your two. They'll get over it. Do what you need to do to help the new one. Give the others lots of treats and as much extra lovings as they'll tolerate. They'll be FINE, really!! Meanwhile, call every pet rescue outfit in your area and see if they have a foster home available, or even try to find a home for the new one yourself. It may take awhile, but they'll forgive you later. Rita did. Jane - owned and operated by Princess Rita |
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scouty silver and stranger hate each other!
On Fri, 10 Feb 2006 13:51:04 -0500, Karen AKA Kajikit wrote:
so far this is an utter disaster and i"m regretting ever bringing stranger upstairs (SCUSE WEIRD TPYING... Stranger sat on the computer keyboard and did something weird to it... ) Anyway, Scouty and Silver are FURIOUS about having another cat in the house, even shut in a carrier in the craftroom... Silver disappeared and refused to come out of hiding even for tunafish. I was terrified that she'd got out of the apartment and I was about to phone John in tears, when I noticed fur on the chair cushion - she was hiding out under the table. Scouty's been following me round the apartment with an alarmed look on her face... But the wierdest and scariest thing is that since Silver came out of hiding a few minutes ago, she and Scout are hissing, growling and FIGHTING! I think I have to get rid of the kitten asap and I'm thinking of taking it back out to where I found it and letting it go in case it really does belong to someone... this whole thing is breaking my heart Do you have any Feliway or catnip handy to use on Silver and Scout? They will calm down in a while. Perhaps you could shut them in separate rooms (if you have the space). Putting the kitten out will probably cause it's death. Do you have a neighbor or friend who could help you out?Purrs that this will work out for all concerned. MLB |
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scouty silver and stranger hate each other!
On Fri, 10 Feb 2006 19:08:40 +0000, mlbriggs
wrote: On Fri, 10 Feb 2006 13:51:04 -0500, Karen AKA Kajikit wrote: so far this is an utter disaster and i"m regretting ever bringing stranger upstairs (SCUSE WEIRD TPYING... Stranger sat on the computer Do you have any Feliway or catnip handy to use on Silver and Scout? They will calm down in a while. Perhaps you could shut them in separate rooms (if you have the space). Putting the kitten out will probably cause it's death. Do you have a neighbor or friend who could help you out?Purrs that this will work out for all concerned. MLB Unfortunately we live in a two bedroom apartment and Stranger is in one of the rooms in the carrier, so I can't seperate Scout and Silver because there aren't any doors to close! Scout and Silver don't take very well to catnip - it actually makes them aggressive. I guess I just have to ride this out... I think what's really going on is Silver's in a royal snit and saying EVERYONE LEAVE ME ALONE!!!!!! And Scouty doesn't understand it... she keep walking up to Silver and looking at her and then Silver hisspits. -- ~Karen aka Kajikit Crafts, cats, and chocolate - the three essentials of life http://www.kajikitscorner.com Online photo album - http://community.webshots.com/user/kajikit |
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scouty silver and stranger hate each other!
But the wierdest and scariest thing is that since Silver came out of
hiding a few minutes ago, she and Scout are hissing, growling and FIGHTING! I'll second what others have said - give it a little time. It's perfectly normal for established cats to act weird when another cat is introduced. The established cats feel like they have to re-establish the "pecking order", and it shouldn't last too long. Feliway diffusers and Rescue Remedy have worked wonders for me. Meanwhile, I'll get the furkids here cranked up to send massive "everybody calm down" purrs out to your crew. Dan |
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scouty silver and stranger hate each other!
On Fri, 10 Feb 2006 19:08:40 +0000, mlbriggs
wrote: Do you have any Feliway or catnip handy to use on Silver and Scout? They will calm down in a while. Perhaps you could shut them in separate rooms (if you have the space). Putting the kitten out will probably cause it's death. Do you have a neighbor or friend who could help you out?Purrs that this will work out for all concerned. MLB ATM Stranger is the happiest - I put him? in the carrier with a soft cloth to sit on, and put the food and water bowls in the front. He's just small enough to have room for him and them... he meyowled for about fifteen minutes but now he's resigned to it and I can hear him eating -- ~Karen aka Kajikit Crafts, cats, and chocolate - the three essentials of life http://www.kajikitscorner.com Online photo album - http://community.webshots.com/user/kajikit |
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scouty silver and stranger hate each other!
On Fri, 10 Feb 2006 13:51:04 -0500, Karen AKA Kajikit
wrote: so far this is an utter disaster and i"m regretting ever bringing stranger upstairs (SCUSE WEIRD TPYING... Stranger sat on the computer keyboard and did something weird to it... ) Anyway, Scouty and Silver are FURIOUS about having another cat in the house, even shut in a carrier in the craftroom... Silver disappeared and refused to come out of hiding even for tunafish. I was terrified that she'd got out of the apartment and I was about to phone John in tears, when I noticed fur on the chair cushion - she was hiding out under the table. Scouty's been following me round the apartment with an alarmed look on her face... But the wierdest and scariest thing is that since Silver came out of hiding a few minutes ago, she and Scout are hissing, growling and FIGHTING! I think I have to get rid of the kitten asap and I'm thinking of taking it back out to where I found it and letting it go in case it really does belong to someone... this whole thing is breaking my heart Sending you calming purrs. Please don't just re-dump the kitten. S/he deserves a chance. I know you don't want your babies upset, but I'm betting they'll calm down pretty shortly. I'm to the point where, when I bring a stray into the Kitty Rescue Room, most of the other cats just yawn. Only Merlyn still seems to think she needs to throw a hissy-fit because there's another cat in here. But that's Merlyn's personality -- lol. Give it time, do the fliers, call the shelters, and I'll be praying to Bast a good solution can be found for this lost kitten. Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.moonsummer.com http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb....mmer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) |
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scouty silver and stranger hate each other!
Karen AKA Kajikit wrote in
: so far this is an utter disaster and i"m regretting ever bringing stranger upstairs (SCUSE WEIRD TPYING... Stranger sat on the computer keyboard and did something weird to it... ) Anyway, Scouty and Silver are FURIOUS about having another cat in the house, even shut in a carrier in the craftroom... Silver disappeared and refused to come out of hiding even for tunafish. I was terrified that she'd got out of the apartment and I was about to phone John in tears, when I noticed fur on the chair cushion - she was hiding out under the table. Scouty's been following me round the apartment with an alarmed look on her face... But the wierdest and scariest thing is that since Silver came out of hiding a few minutes ago, she and Scout are hissing, growling and FIGHTING! I think I have to get rid of the kitten asap and I'm thinking of taking it back out to where I found it and letting it go in case it really does belong to someone... this whole thing is breaking my heart Are you anywhere near Chicago? I can't stop thinking about that cat - I really want him. Chak -- In science, 'fact' can only mean 'confirmed to such a degree that it would be perverse to withhold provisional assent.' I suppose that apples might start to rise tomorrow, but the possibility does not merit equal time in physics classrooms. --Stephen Jay Gould |
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scouty silver and stranger hate each other!
Chakolate wrote:
Are you anywhere near Chicago? I can't stop thinking about that cat - I really want him. Hey, if she doesn't find the cat's real people, maybe it could be arranged, even if you're not close? We've had some long-distance cat transfers before on this newsgroup. (Potjie and Harri Roadcat come to mind immediately.) Joyce |
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