Introducing A Cat To An Established Household

[phelana]

Alfred has been with me since he was born, 2004. He lived in Bonaire until this AM. He came to the US as I am selling my home. My Cape Cod home has a 3/4 year old fixed New Bedford rescue, who has been in my home since 2017. Also my 13+ year old Bonaire rescue who was raised with Alfred. She came to the US in 2014.

Alfred is in a bedroom, getting used to his new digs. Gus, the newcomer is scared to death, hiding under the sofa. How do I make happy peace with this and best foster a nice intro for Alfred and Gus? I love them both.

 

[rubysmama]

Here are the TCS articles on introducing cats:
Introducing Cats To Cats
How To Successfully Introduce Cats: The Ultimate Guide
The Multi-cat Household
How To Safely Break Up A Cat Fight

How To Move With Your Cat To A New Home In A Safe Way

 

[Furballsmom]

Hi - didn't I read in your other thread that, uh ...ok, Alfred is a cat, but isn't Gus a dog?
Oh never mind, Confy is the dog.

 

[mservant]

Here is a link to P phelana 's earlier thread. This should help people find out the background to your new home and fur family situation.
How are things going so far Phelena?

 

[phelana]

Thanks for asking. Alfred, the Bonaire Caribbean Cat is happy and calm. I think so..he tends to stay in his little room but ventures out for short excursions to the rest of the house. He postures a bit with the established cat, rescue boy, Gus. Gus is curious for sure. Confy, Alfred's "sister" whom he lived with from 2004-2014 is chill around Alfred..they seem to get on ok again. I am trying to divide my time between the three to insure the vibe is good. Love having Alfred here for sure.

Nite nite and meow and woof woof