My cat Smudge announces the adoption of a brother named Chance. He's one year old and a Russian Blue Manx. We completed adoption papers and brought him home on Friday, Oct. 5. So far, like most siblings, there's a lot of hissing and paw slapping (mostly by Smudge who doesn't like it when he runs after her to play). Chance backs off, but I can tell that he really would like to play with her.
A week ago today, I had no intention of getting another cat. Then I stopped to pick up some cat treats and had to check out the animals. There was something that just clicked between Chance and me, so after some phone calls and very careful thought, I took Smudge to meet him. That didn't go too well, but he seemed to accept her reluctance to meet him. Smudge and I made the decision to add another cat to our household after being down to one cat for two years after my Max died.
Wish me luck with blending these cats together into a happy household.
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Posted 4 years ago by LadyKat of IA #
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First congratulations! All cats need another cat to keep them company whether they want to admit it or not. With time they will establish the royal order in the household. Just give them the time and let things happen at their own pace.
Posted 4 years ago by Stubbys Momma in MO #
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Wish I could get a friend for Willow...she hasn't seen another cat in over a year now.
Hope the battling for who's castle your home belongs to goes well.
Posted 4 years ago by sparkdragonfly #
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Congratulations LadyKat! I had a lone cat for 10 years (Spanky) before I got a dog and then another cat. I wish I'd known earlier how much joy a kittie would bring to Spanky. I really feel that Bailey extended Spanky's life by a few years. Was he happy at first? No way! Next thing you know, Smudge and Chance will be cuddled up together and Smudge will (at first) give you that look like--I really don't like him, but I guess I'll HAVE to get used to him.
He'll fall in love with Chance and just won't want to admit it--typical cat! I'll never have 1 cat by itself again. Good luck and keep us informed of how it's going!Posted 4 years ago by FondaHonda #
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There is a good book called Cat vs. Cat that is all about multiple cat households and how to manage their relationships. It might be worth a peek. Congratulations on the new baby
Posted 4 years ago by KYKAT 12 23 #
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I am learning through Sylvester and Mia's interaction that I should have gotten a another kitty when I had my first cat, Whiskers. At the time, I should have adopted one of her brothers but had in my mind that I only wanted one kitten. Poor Whiskers seemed very lonely because she was never far from me when I would come home from work and during the winter months, would sleep on my chest.
Sylvester was very put out at first with Mia coming into our household but it seems she has won him over as they both now give each other face baths before they wrestle. They slept on my bed last night. Mia at my hip and Sylvester by my feet. They seem to be accepting each other. Sylvester was purring last night with Mia nearby which was really nice.
Posted 4 years ago by SylvesterMiasMomma #
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Welcome LadyKat, sounds like you have a good fuzzbutt family there with Smudge and now Chance.
Posted 4 years ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #
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How wonderful LadyKat. We would love to see pictures of them, if you can get them up on catster.com. I believe iin a minimum of two, also. We have 7 and they still haven't settled down.
Posted 4 years ago by artistabobbi TX 1/17 #
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It seems that it's that old adage with Smudge and Chance. They can't get along together, but they don't want to be apart either. I tried to wear them out last night by playing with their favorite toy with both of them, but the only one who got worn out was ME!
I feel sorry for Smudge who has to put up with Chance's fiesty attempts at play. She'll hiss and slap at him, but he just keeps trying again and again...and again. I try not to mediate their spats as I know they have to find their own comfort level with each other, but I do try to watch to make sure there's no real fighting. And both get equal amounts of attention and loving.
I appreciate everyone's comments. Also, I have looked into catster.com and want to get it set up to show off my "babies". Does anyone know if I can put them both on the same one or does each cat have their own web page?Posted 4 years ago by LadyKat of IA #
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LadyKat, each cat has its own page, but you have one "account". Your cats pages are linked together as a family. If you take a look at mine (by clicking on my name here) you will see that when the page comes up for one, there is a "family" link on her page that leads to the other kitty. Let us know when you are set up; we will send an invite to be catster friends.
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LadyKat, Catster allowed me to put my twins, Lily and Blue together, but I accidentally put the wrong photo on, so haven't published it until I fix that. Anyway, I don't think it matters to them.
Smudge and Chance will work things out. I live in a small town, and it's a joke that at someone's wedding, you'll see their friends AND their enemies, because in a small town, you have a very close relationship with your enemy. Let's just say Smudge and Chance live in a small town!
Posted 4 years ago by Jo in Blairsville #
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Congratulations on the new baby. I have a 4 month old baby and a 3 year old baby. They get along sometimes very well and other times fighting (playing) but I have learned to just let them "fight" it out between themselves.
Posted 4 years ago by Bogman, Clark and Andy's mama 2/27 Florida #
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Congradulations LadyKat....Cats take time..we all know that, and it has only been a few days. They may never become "best" buddies, but have a respectful tolerance of each other. Cats know they are ROYALTY, and don't think they ever have to share the crown. But who knows..perhaps Chance may not mind being a loyal subject.
Posted 4 years ago by peppercat28 #
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