We are getting the cat...
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She'll be fine. I have the battle of the Queen Bees here sometimes but they do play with one another. I have a Calico and a Tabby that will have a battle for the futon sometimes. Our newest addition, the Calico, walked in this house on day #1 like she owned the joint. Good luck!
mAlice
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awww...she's so cute.
Isn't there a way to keep them from clawing each others eyes out and become acquainted at the same time? Maybe keep the new kitty in another room for a few days, only bringing her out in a carrier so she's safe until established kitty gets accustomed to her? Cattitude? You ever hear of doing this? I don't know, I was always afraid to bring another cat into the house with Jack.
Isn't there a way to keep them from clawing each others eyes out and become acquainted at the same time? Maybe keep the new kitty in another room for a few days, only bringing her out in a carrier so she's safe until established kitty gets accustomed to her? Cattitude? You ever hear of doing this? I don't know, I was always afraid to bring another cat into the house with Jack.
cattitude
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Like I've said before, I've never really had much of a problem bringing a new cat into the house. I've always been very lucky with laid back kitties.
You can do things like rubbing a small blanket/towel on each cat and let them "smell" each other before you introduce them. Also, you can keep the new kitten in a separate room and allow her to come out slowly. I wouldn't leave them alone for a few weeks until you're sure how it's going. If you don't work, I'd let them wander around together after the first day or so and see how it goes. With one being a kitten and the other being fairly young, I'll bet you don't have many problems.
One thing I would do is get another litter box.
I'm so happy you're getting her.
jenbengen
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Thanks everbody! I'm pretty excited. I don't think I get to bring her home for a while. Not sure how the shelter works, but I think they want her spayed and everthing first. My kids are SO excited.
cattitude
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Thanks everbody! I'm pretty excited. I don't think I get to bring her home for a while. Not sure how the shelter works, but I think they want her spayed and everthing first. My kids are SO excited.
A few years back you used to pick from a vet on the list (that worked with the shelter). The shelter would transport the animal to that vet for spaying/neutering, etc. and you would pick up the animal from the vet when it was ready to go.
mAlice
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They did mention picking a vet from a list. I guess that I will have to keep her in a room for a few days anyways after she gets spayed. Last thing I need is a drunk & new kitten wandering the house for my other kitty to pounce. I want her to feel normal and be able to play before I release her into the home. To be honest, I'd prefer she got spayed after being here a couple of months. I don't think they'll allow that, though.
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They did mention picking a vet from a list. I guess that I will have to keep her in a room for a few days anyways after she gets spayed. Last thing I need is a drunk & new kitten wandering the house for my other kitty to pounce. I want her to feel normal and be able to play before I release her into the home. To be honest, I'd prefer she got spayed after being here a couple of months. I don't think they'll allow that, though.
With Tri Community you chose the vet.. They drop the cat off . They do the spay and shots and in a day or two you pick up the cat at the vets. We went with all kinds vet in callaway. I used them ever since we got lex last year.
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Yay! I love All Kinds! I take my other cat there.