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A stray cat recently took up residence on my back patio. I gave in and fed her. Only to discover she was pregnant.
I made an appointment with the vet to have stray cat spayed/terminated. I took my existing cat to my parents so I could bring the stray in prior to her appointment and not worry about any cross contamination health issues.
Today stray went and had her procedure, was vaccinated, and got a clear bill of health.
The thing is I live in a loft style condo. I have a lower level and an upper level, but no proper doors.
I would like to see if I can introduce my cat and the stray and see if we can live harmoniously.
She and my indoor cat (6 y.o.) would look at each other through the screen and it seemed like they tolerated their respective territories.Right before I took stray to the vet, she started having moments where she was lunging at my cat through the screen door. I just attributed this to her advancing pregnancy and maybe she was feeling extra territorial and hormonal, as she never did that before.
So, what I *plan* on doing is using a baby gate to separate my lower level from my upper level and put one cat in each area and go through the introduction process as I've seen outlined in other posts.
My concern in this: I am letting stray recuperate here while I transition her into a indoor cat...and my cat is at my parents.
But I'm concerned this arrangement may mess up the introduction.
Technically my cat will be coming home to her home that has a new strange cat already in it.
Will it be okay to just take my cat directly upstairs and begin the process?
Both cats are female.
My cat is kind of sassy but she's not a fighter, she's a "flighter."
When she goes to my parents when I go on vacation she pretty much steers clear of their brood of 3 cats.
Any advice or suggestions would be most appreciated.
I just want to do this the best I can.
I made an appointment with the vet to have stray cat spayed/terminated. I took my existing cat to my parents so I could bring the stray in prior to her appointment and not worry about any cross contamination health issues.
Today stray went and had her procedure, was vaccinated, and got a clear bill of health.
The thing is I live in a loft style condo. I have a lower level and an upper level, but no proper doors.
I would like to see if I can introduce my cat and the stray and see if we can live harmoniously.
She and my indoor cat (6 y.o.) would look at each other through the screen and it seemed like they tolerated their respective territories.Right before I took stray to the vet, she started having moments where she was lunging at my cat through the screen door. I just attributed this to her advancing pregnancy and maybe she was feeling extra territorial and hormonal, as she never did that before.
So, what I *plan* on doing is using a baby gate to separate my lower level from my upper level and put one cat in each area and go through the introduction process as I've seen outlined in other posts.
My concern in this: I am letting stray recuperate here while I transition her into a indoor cat...and my cat is at my parents.
But I'm concerned this arrangement may mess up the introduction.
Technically my cat will be coming home to her home that has a new strange cat already in it.
Will it be okay to just take my cat directly upstairs and begin the process?
Both cats are female.
My cat is kind of sassy but she's not a fighter, she's a "flighter."
When she goes to my parents when I go on vacation she pretty much steers clear of their brood of 3 cats.
Any advice or suggestions would be most appreciated.
I just want to do this the best I can.