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Discussion continued here: Cat Introduction 5 weeks in - video of resident cat crying?

Small update: We bit the bullet and had a 10-minute supervised interaction in the room last night and it was broadly fine, I would say. Ava ran up to Phoebe and Phoebe naturally growled and hissed to stay back, and did some low-key growling throughout, while observing. Ended it after 10 mins...

Thank you so much. The fact we are in such a small space must be factored in here, so thank you for noting that. I like your approach, and I think it might be what we try and be absolutely ready to intervene if it turns nasty. Phoebe is not an aggressive cat, she's a scaredy cat, so I think that...

Thank you so much, that really means a lot. I had no intention of homing a second cat, until me and my partner went to a cat exhibition, just for something to do on a Sunday really. There was one kitten (Ava) who was screaming the place down in her little cage, I hated it. I was almost in tears...

Many thanks for your advice! Oh, their scents are absolutely everywhere for sure. Phoebe sniffs the toys that Ava plays with and they both nap in the same places (when they're site swapped), so that's all ok. Phoebe, in between visual sessions is acting completely normal - eating, purring when I...

Ok, thank you for the advice. I'm not sure if you're based in America or Europe (I'm in England), I know the debate of indoor/outdoor life differs greatly across the continents. I live in a very quiet cul-de-sac and everyone's cats are outside, it has always been very normal in my life to see...

just see how we get on.

Thank you everyone for taking the time to reply to help me, it's much appreciated. I'm exhausted by this and have shed many tears over the last few weeks. So the trouble we have, is that we only have a 1-bed house, and the only time we can let Ava roam is when Phoebe goes outside. We've tried...

Hi guys, I've been posting on another thread but wanted to start a new one just for this specific video. We're 5 weeks into introducing what I now know is an 8-month old kitten/cat (the breeders told me she was 5 months old but her passport says she was born in July). Intros are not...

Yet another update! We tried a supervised meet and greet in the living room today and I was expecting to have to break up a fight, but no need! I had Ava in the living room playing with a snake charmer toy and my bf brought Phoebe down from her nap and distracted her with a laser pointer and...

Thanks for the advice! Yes, Ava's smell is absolutely everywhere now. When Phoebe goes outside, Ava will sometimes nap on Phoebe's favourite cat-tree spot, and Phoebe has no problems napping there after! I also sometimes share food bowls when they're apart and that's also fine. I've never tried...

Hi to anyone reading! I want to keep updating from time to time for future worriers coming to this site for advice and reassurance that everything's going to be ok. We're now 4.5 weeks in from bringing Ava home, and have been doing visuals through a combination of pet gate inside the house...

Actually, I think I'm getting mixed up with what constituted a 'growl'. It was more like a very low-sounding 'mmmmmmmmmm'. I don't know how else to describe it 😂 Is this worse/better than any hissing or 'growling'?

So I wedged a pet gate between the glass sliding doors and Phoebe was sitting watching Ava maybe 50cm apart, Phoebe had a low tail between her legs and was doing a quiet low growl, but there was no hissing, yowling, or batting. Is this ok? Should I keep going at this next stage of pet gate...

Small update: visual interaction through the glass door and Phoebe stood much closer to the glass and just observed little Ava. She also ate treats in the garden while Ava was sat by the glass. Things are moving along nicely! If anyone has any advice on how long to do this interaction until I...

I didn't get a chance to video the visual interaction this morning, but a marked improvement! Phoebe sat at a safe distance in the garden, probably 3 metres away, and observed. Definitely showed some fearful body language - she was tense with a slight puffy tail, but no dilated pupils, no...

That's very true! In hindsight, I shouldn't have rolled a toy that Ava would pounce on so close to the door. I'll try a fishing rod tomorrow and try to make sure Ava is not over-excitable. Thank you, I'll post an update/video tomorrow if I can!

Oh Meemo that's such good news! This has given me some much needed hope! I think it may take a little longer for Phoebe to adjust based on her body language seeing sweet little Ava, but I'm really really hoping we'll get there. My partner is suggesting we re-home Ava next week if it is causing...

Here's the video. After 2 mins I put Ava in our bedroom and played with Phoebe in the garden and she seemed fine-ish. Half playing and half looking around. Should I continue with this way of utisiling my glass doors or does this look like too much for Pheebs? Thank you so much for your help!

Thank you both so much!! Before seeing your posts, I thought I might try utilising my glass patio doors for a visual to see how Phoebe would react. I am in no way a body-language expert but obviously Phoebe is clearly showing signs of fear or aggression with an arched back, hair standing on end...