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My husband and I have been working on introducing a new cat (stray, that found us) into our 2 cat household. We have been working on this for almost 3 months now. We have been going really slow on the introductions. Trying to follow all the recommended steps. We have had lots of progress. And some set backs. New kitty loves being a house cat, it’s like it’s all she ever wanted. But I’m starting to feel concerned these 3 cats my never get along. We are currently in the phase where they eat every meal around each other. Also we have been successful with most play sessions as long as we cut it short once things get tense. But my patience is wearing thin. I’m really tired of having our house divided. Resident cats seem a little confused as to why we still keep new kitty separate. Some days I think to myself ok, this week will be the week. And then it passes and we are still in the same position. Here is an example of what’s still stressing us out. Last night we fed cats dinner (they eat in the hallway outside kitties base camp) after one resident cat was done eating she walked up to new kitty who was still eating. They both seemed relaxed. Then resident kitty walked behind new kitty into the bathroom that is attached to new kitties basecamp. Before we knew it new kitty ran after her, screaming and swiping. This has happened before so I wasn’t too worried. I don’t think they hurt each other but it sounds like a back alley brawl. What really stresses me out it is when the other resident cat gets involved, he yowls and screams and it’s scary! suddenly the whole situation feels out of control. Luckily we were able to keep male resident cat out of the little bathroom and then grabbed a towel to pick up new kitty and put her in basecamp. I was so shaken up I cried later about it. What should we do? Honestly if I had someone who was able to take new kitty I think I would. I miss my two cat household. But I don’t know anyone who wants her and I refuse to stress her out by taking her to a rescue. Please give me advice.
My husband and I have been working on introducing a new cat (stray, that found us) into our 2 cat household. We have been working on this for almost 3 months now. We have been going really slow on the introductions. Trying to follow all the recommended steps. We have had lots of progress. And some set backs. New kitty loves being a house cat, it’s like it’s all she ever wanted. But I’m starting to feel concerned these 3 cats my never get along. We are currently in the phase where they eat every meal around each other. Also we have been successful with most play sessions as long as we cut it short once things get tense. But my patience is wearing thin. I’m really tired of having our house divided. Resident cats seem a little confused as to why we still keep new kitty separate. Some days I think to myself ok, this week will be the week. And then it passes and we are still in the same position. Here is an example of what’s still stressing us out. Last night we fed cats dinner (they eat in the hallway outside kitties base camp) after one resident cat was done eating she walked up to new kitty who was still eating. They both seemed relaxed. Then resident kitty walked behind new kitty into the bathroom that is attached to new kitties basecamp. Before we knew it new kitty ran after her, screaming and swiping. This has happened before so I wasn’t too worried. I don’t think they hurt each other but it sounds like a back alley brawl. What really stresses me out it is when the other resident cat gets involved, he yowls and screams and it’s scary! suddenly the whole situation feels out of control. Luckily we were able to keep male resident cat out of the little bathroom and then grabbed a towel to pick up new kitty and put her in basecamp. I was so shaken up I cried later about it. What should we do? Honestly if I had someone who was able to take new kitty I think I would. I miss my two cat household. But I don’t know anyone who wants her and I refuse to stress her out by taking her to a rescue. Please give me advice.