Update was taking a cat in

"SimonBarSinister99" wrote in message
et...
I don't know if the vet told you this but These type of cats
(Himalayans )should never be outsdoor cats. They have none of the defense
mechanisms a regular cats has.

No one mentioned that at the clinic. I wonder then, if it would take less
time for Stranger Cat and Kitty to start getting along. I'd really like to
formally introduce them, rather than all that sneaking around Kitty has been
doing. So far, Stranger Cat has hissed and growled at Kitty, but there has
been no swiping or pouncing. They're still separated, and I have been using
a bit of Feliway to make the door area smell more attractive (thinking
they'll both smell the door area and think whatever is on the other side
must be a good thing). If I get to keep Stranger Cat, I'm going to have to
think seriously about how to integrate her into the house in the least
stressful way to both of them. Luckily, I've been reading a lot of helpful
stories here so I definitely have a head start!

rona (wondering if I could put a screen viewing area in my door, a la MaryL)

"SimonBarSinister99" wrote in message
et...
I don't know if the vet told you this but These type of cats
(Himalayans )should never be outsdoor cats. They have none of the defense
mechanisms a regular cats has.

No one mentioned that at the clinic. I wonder then, if it would take less
time for Stranger Cat and Kitty to start getting along. I'd really like to
formally introduce them, rather than all that sneaking around Kitty has been
doing. So far, Stranger Cat has hissed and growled at Kitty, but there has
been no swiping or pouncing. They're still separated, and I have been using
a bit of Feliway to make the door area smell more attractive (thinking
they'll both smell the door area and think whatever is on the other side
must be a good thing). If I get to keep Stranger Cat, I'm going to have to
think seriously about how to integrate her into the house in the least
stressful way to both of them. Luckily, I've been reading a lot of helpful
stories here so I definitely have a head start!

rona (wondering if I could put a screen viewing area in my door, a la MaryL)

My experiences have all been positive when it comes to integrating cats. My
ragdolls hissed at each other for about 2-3 weeks and now you cannot keep
them apart. They sleep together and clean each other etc... They just need
to give them time and supervision.

I had 4 cats in my house growing up and they all came at different times and
they all also naturally meshed some were more dominant, others more docile
but they never had any real hatred. And they all lived past 16 years and one
reached 22 years. So I have been lucky.

That Himalayan will not be able to survive as an outdoor cat for very long.
The ragdoll bread is part Himalayan and I know the breeder told us that the
Himalayan side of the bred has no defensive skills. This does not mean they
won't defend themselves if attacked. They are just not real good at it. They
get lost easily and they will walk right into a moving car etc....

SBS



"Rona Yuthasastrakosol" wrote in message
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"SimonBarSinister99" wrote in message
et...
I don't know if the vet told you this but These type of cats
(Himalayans )should never be outsdoor cats. They have none of the
defense
mechanisms a regular cats has.

No one mentioned that at the clinic. I wonder then, if it would take less
time for Stranger Cat and Kitty to start getting along. I'd really like
to
formally introduce them, rather than all that sneaking around Kitty has
been
doing. So far, Stranger Cat has hissed and growled at Kitty, but there
has
been no swiping or pouncing. They're still separated, and I have been
using
a bit of Feliway to make the door area smell more attractive (thinking
they'll both smell the door area and think whatever is on the other side
must be a good thing). If I get to keep Stranger Cat, I'm going to have
to
think seriously about how to integrate her into the house in the least
stressful way to both of them. Luckily, I've been reading a lot of
helpful
stories here so I definitely have a head start!

rona (wondering if I could put a screen viewing area in my door, a la
MaryL)

My experiences have all been positive when it comes to integrating cats. My
ragdolls hissed at each other for about 2-3 weeks and now you cannot keep
them apart. They sleep together and clean each other etc... They just need
to give them time and supervision.

I had 4 cats in my house growing up and they all came at different times and
they all also naturally meshed some were more dominant, others more docile
but they never had any real hatred. And they all lived past 16 years and one
reached 22 years. So I have been lucky.

That Himalayan will not be able to survive as an outdoor cat for very long.
The ragdoll bread is part Himalayan and I know the breeder told us that the
Himalayan side of the bred has no defensive skills. This does not mean they
won't defend themselves if attacked. They are just not real good at it. They
get lost easily and they will walk right into a moving car etc....

SBS



"Rona Yuthasastrakosol" wrote in message
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"SimonBarSinister99" wrote in message
et...
I don't know if the vet told you this but These type of cats
(Himalayans )should never be outsdoor cats. They have none of the
defense
mechanisms a regular cats has.

No one mentioned that at the clinic. I wonder then, if it would take less
time for Stranger Cat and Kitty to start getting along. I'd really like
to
formally introduce them, rather than all that sneaking around Kitty has
been
doing. So far, Stranger Cat has hissed and growled at Kitty, but there
has
been no swiping or pouncing. They're still separated, and I have been
using
a bit of Feliway to make the door area smell more attractive (thinking
they'll both smell the door area and think whatever is on the other side
must be a good thing). If I get to keep Stranger Cat, I'm going to have
to
think seriously about how to integrate her into the house in the least
stressful way to both of them. Luckily, I've been reading a lot of
helpful
stories here so I definitely have a head start!

rona (wondering if I could put a screen viewing area in my door, a la
MaryL)

From: "Rona Yuthasastrakosol"


lost. I just can't believe Stranger Kitty's humans would a)declaw her,
b)let her out (granted, it may have been an accident, but still, I would
definitely be more careful with a declawed cat),

I'm not surprised. People who declaw cats don't have the best interests of the
cat in mind, unfortunately.

Bless you for taking in this cat, Rona. Please keep us posted.

Lauren
________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

From: "Rona Yuthasastrakosol"


lost. I just can't believe Stranger Kitty's humans would a)declaw her,
b)let her out (granted, it may have been an accident, but still, I would
definitely be more careful with a declawed cat),

I'm not surprised. People who declaw cats don't have the best interests of the
cat in mind, unfortunately.

Bless you for taking in this cat, Rona. Please keep us posted.

Lauren
________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

"PawsForThought" wrote in message
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From: "Rona Yuthasastrakosol"


lost. I just can't believe Stranger Kitty's humans would a)declaw her,
b)let her out (granted, it may have been an accident, but still, I would
definitely be more careful with a declawed cat),

I'm not surprised. People who declaw cats don't have the best interests
of the
cat in mind, unfortunately.

Ummm... this is taking the sentiment too far & being too broad & way too
generalized, IMO.

Cathy

--
"Staccato signals of constant information..."
("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon

"PawsForThought" wrote in message
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From: "Rona Yuthasastrakosol"


lost. I just can't believe Stranger Kitty's humans would a)declaw her,
b)let her out (granted, it may have been an accident, but still, I would
definitely be more careful with a declawed cat),

I'm not surprised. People who declaw cats don't have the best interests
of the
cat in mind, unfortunately.

Ummm... this is taking the sentiment too far & being too broad & way too
generalized, IMO.

Cathy

--
"Staccato signals of constant information..."
("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon

From: "Cathy Friedmann"


"PawsForThought" wrote in message
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From: "Rona Yuthasastrakosol"


lost. I just can't believe Stranger Kitty's humans would a)declaw her,
b)let her out (granted, it may have been an accident, but still, I would
definitely be more careful with a declawed cat),

I'm not surprised. People who declaw cats don't have the best interests
of the
cat in mind, unfortunately.

Ummm... this is taking the sentiment too far & being too broad & way too
generalized, IMO.

Cathy

Ok, can you narrow it down then as to the best interests of the cat?

Lauren
________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

From: "Cathy Friedmann"


"PawsForThought" wrote in message
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From: "Rona Yuthasastrakosol"


lost. I just can't believe Stranger Kitty's humans would a)declaw her,
b)let her out (granted, it may have been an accident, but still, I would
definitely be more careful with a declawed cat),

I'm not surprised. People who declaw cats don't have the best interests
of the
cat in mind, unfortunately.

Ummm... this is taking the sentiment too far & being too broad & way too
generalized, IMO.

Cathy

Ok, can you narrow it down then as to the best interests of the cat?

Lauren
________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm