And for once, I don't mean that sarcastically!
Poor guys, it's been a rough day. As mentioned in this ( http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=170774 ) thread, I've been worried about their little paws getting stuck in our bedroom door. So taking the great advice from these wonderful people, I set up an enclosure for them.
So that was scary enough, but then while we were arranging it, they got their first real good look at one of our dogs through the door as we moved things in.
Now, I've been really careful to keep them apart, because I was worried about their little immune systems. Peach has all her shots, but the X-Pack doesn't. But, they have seen her before, through their cage / crate, and never seemed to care. And, they've heard and smelled her the entire time they've been here.
So maybe it was the stress of rearranging and the noise of the fireworks, but when they noticed her this time, they freaked out! Jack was the most scared, and Lyppie the least, but all of them were arched up. It was almost funny if I didn't feel so bad for them! Of course, Peach being the good girl she is, I told her to leave. She did, but her moving scared them even more!
Now they are calmed down and playing, but still on edge and jumpy. Poor little things, I wish I could explain to them that it's ok!
Maybe after we get their shots, or if we keep one, we'll do proper introductions. But until then we'll be sure to keep the scary doggy away!
Poor guys, it's been a rough day. As mentioned in this ( http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=170774 ) thread, I've been worried about their little paws getting stuck in our bedroom door. So taking the great advice from these wonderful people, I set up an enclosure for them.
So that was scary enough, but then while we were arranging it, they got their first real good look at one of our dogs through the door as we moved things in.
Now, I've been really careful to keep them apart, because I was worried about their little immune systems. Peach has all her shots, but the X-Pack doesn't. But, they have seen her before, through their cage / crate, and never seemed to care. And, they've heard and smelled her the entire time they've been here.
So maybe it was the stress of rearranging and the noise of the fireworks, but when they noticed her this time, they freaked out! Jack was the most scared, and Lyppie the least, but all of them were arched up. It was almost funny if I didn't feel so bad for them! Of course, Peach being the good girl she is, I told her to leave. She did, but her moving scared them even more!
Now they are calmed down and playing, but still on edge and jumpy. Poor little things, I wish I could explain to them that it's ok!
Maybe after we get their shots, or if we keep one, we'll do proper introductions. But until then we'll be sure to keep the scary doggy away!