We've adopted and successfully introduced two separate rescue cats to our home. The first cat (1 year old female tortie) was introduced to our resident 5 year old female weiner-dog. The assimilation was quick and successful and the two tolerated each other and were never threatened nor threatening to each other. A few months later, we rescued a 1 year old male siamese cat. Again the introductions were quick and successful. The dog didn't mind her new mates and the two cats quickly became friends playing together often.
Now a year later, we are considering rescuing yet another cat. A one year old siamese mix female (she has the siamese 'wedge' head, blue eyes, but calico-type points).
My question is, since I now have a resident male and female cat, will this create a new dynamic in introducing another female? Can I expect the resident female to be hostile towards the new female because of the male or should the process be the same as the first two?
My wife seems to think this will work just like before, but I'm concerned it will be completely different and more difficult due to the gender situation.
Some info that may be relevant: The cats are all indoor cats, they all have all their claws and all three are spayed/neutered and healthy. Let me know if you need any other info. Thanks!!!
Now a year later, we are considering rescuing yet another cat. A one year old siamese mix female (she has the siamese 'wedge' head, blue eyes, but calico-type points).
My question is, since I now have a resident male and female cat, will this create a new dynamic in introducing another female? Can I expect the resident female to be hostile towards the new female because of the male or should the process be the same as the first two?
My wife seems to think this will work just like before, but I'm concerned it will be completely different and more difficult due to the gender situation.
Some info that may be relevant: The cats are all indoor cats, they all have all their claws and all three are spayed/neutered and healthy. Let me know if you need any other info. Thanks!!!