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i have a male cat (Timo, BSH, 2 years old and neutered) who is very social. We got him when he was 6 months old, before that he lived with a lot of cats (mom, litter mates other female cats) in a big and clean house, with people and children and so on. When we moved in our new apartment the people, that lived there before us, just left their cat there. We live on ground floor, so we fed him until we found a new home for him. He was not very friendly to my cat but Timo was very excited when he came in. He was rolling on the floor and purring, even though that other cat would hiss and growl and steal his stuff. This was even before he was neutered, so I don’t think he is very territorial.
we wanted to get Timo a companion, so that he wouldn’t be so lonely when we would have to return to the office after Corona. Yesterday we brought home little Chucky (BLH, 12 weeks, male). After spending a few hours in his base camp he really wanted to get out so we opened the door and the two met. Timo wasn’t showing aggressive behavior at all, just coming near and sniffing. When Chucky growled and hissed, Timo backed off. Then Timo „cornered“ Chucky in the Bathroom, by doing his little breakdance rolling on the floor thing. We kept them separated over night.
Today we had some good moments, but I am also worried. For example, they both were on the bed with me and nobody was upset. They even groomed themselves and dozed off for a few minutes - with some safe distance. But - when Chucky is exploring the Apartment Timo hides somewhere and watches, then jumps out and runs towards the little one trying to sniff and touch him with his paws. Or whatever he tries to do. Chucky doesn‘t like that and runs away, hissing and growling. Timo then chases after him and little one hides. Sometimes Timo lets him alone, it’s just that sometimes it takes some time of Chucky hiding, before Timo loses interest and plays with something else. Usually it’s enough for Chucky to growl for Timo to back off, like when he is not chasing him.
So I am a Little confused, if this is normal play or if he sees him as prey.
For the last hours the door to the safe room was open. Timo came in once and just looked out of the window and then, after watching Chucky for a bit, proceeded to do his thing in the other areas. Chucky was chilling on the bed.
What do you think? Am I overreacting or could Timo see Chucky as some sort of prey?
If you want to see some videos you could find some on Instagram: kater_strophe
thank you so much for your advice
i have a male cat (Timo, BSH, 2 years old and neutered) who is very social. We got him when he was 6 months old, before that he lived with a lot of cats (mom, litter mates other female cats) in a big and clean house, with people and children and so on. When we moved in our new apartment the people, that lived there before us, just left their cat there. We live on ground floor, so we fed him until we found a new home for him. He was not very friendly to my cat but Timo was very excited when he came in. He was rolling on the floor and purring, even though that other cat would hiss and growl and steal his stuff. This was even before he was neutered, so I don’t think he is very territorial.
we wanted to get Timo a companion, so that he wouldn’t be so lonely when we would have to return to the office after Corona. Yesterday we brought home little Chucky (BLH, 12 weeks, male). After spending a few hours in his base camp he really wanted to get out so we opened the door and the two met. Timo wasn’t showing aggressive behavior at all, just coming near and sniffing. When Chucky growled and hissed, Timo backed off. Then Timo „cornered“ Chucky in the Bathroom, by doing his little breakdance rolling on the floor thing. We kept them separated over night.
Today we had some good moments, but I am also worried. For example, they both were on the bed with me and nobody was upset. They even groomed themselves and dozed off for a few minutes - with some safe distance. But - when Chucky is exploring the Apartment Timo hides somewhere and watches, then jumps out and runs towards the little one trying to sniff and touch him with his paws. Or whatever he tries to do. Chucky doesn‘t like that and runs away, hissing and growling. Timo then chases after him and little one hides. Sometimes Timo lets him alone, it’s just that sometimes it takes some time of Chucky hiding, before Timo loses interest and plays with something else. Usually it’s enough for Chucky to growl for Timo to back off, like when he is not chasing him.
So I am a Little confused, if this is normal play or if he sees him as prey.
For the last hours the door to the safe room was open. Timo came in once and just looked out of the window and then, after watching Chucky for a bit, proceeded to do his thing in the other areas. Chucky was chilling on the bed.
What do you think? Am I overreacting or could Timo see Chucky as some sort of prey?
If you want to see some videos you could find some on Instagram: kater_strophe
thank you so much for your advice