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Hi all I will try to make this long story short. We built a catio and for 11 months Maurice and Gracie lived there together. They are both feral cats rescued from under a freeway overpass. She is friendlier with people then he is. She is about 2 years old and he is about 4 years old. Before he escaped they were very close - playing and sleeping together, grooming each other. When he first got out she would cry and he would meow back. We also have two indoor only cats. In November when Maurice escaped he stayed in our fenced back yard. We have lots of raccoons in our area and he was hurt by one a month ago. Luckily he had gotten vaccinated the month before and it is healed now. Last weekend we finally trapped him and put him back in the catio. Gracie attacked him right when he stepped out and he has been pretty much keeping to the top shelf on the catio which is the highest part of room and most desired spot. She continues to go after him either when he comes down to use litter box or sometimes she goes up to the shelf and goes after him. She eventually backs down but not before growling and attacking. If I am there I try to interrupt it by clapping my hands. I know she is very territorial and was the dominant one before too. I guess I am wanting to hear how best to address and/or intervene. I know separating them is recommended but logistics make that pretty difficult. The catio is about 15 by 25 feet. Thanks !