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Hi, I'm new to the group but I have a problem that I'm hoping for some solutions. Really could use help and many sites don't cover about outdoor cat conflict.
So, back in August, I noticed this white cat I will call Bianca hanging around in our yard. I recognized her, she belonged next door in the apartments next to our house because I had seen her on fence earlier in the year.
But then she started to come into the yard more and eating cat food. Slowly she came closer to me and then let me pet her. She was a shy and nervous cat.
I made inquiries with a neighbor, and we found out her family had moved away and accidently or on purpose left her behind. I took her to a vet and he thinks she is 3 yrs old.
So, we have 3 cats already. One 10yr male: Po, 9 yr female: Ari and 8yr old female GG. They like to go indoors and outdoors. But one of our cats, an 8 yr old female, didn’t like Bianca and would try to chase her away or sometimes they got in a fight but that didn’t seem to happen often.
Bianca was shy and nervous so she tried to stay away from her. Then it seemed like they were starting to get used to each other. But then in December something shifted and Bianca started going after GG instead. My sister saw her stalking and watching GG.
They got into a fight which Bianca started. I’ve talked to a cat behaviorist but due to current stay at home orders, she might not be able to come out for a while to see what could be causing the conflict. She suggested to use a noisemaker to teach her to not go after GG. But then Bianca got nervous of me so I stopped. I am considering contacting the behaviorist come and observe for more ideas but I'm unsure.
I bring GG in at night and these last few days have been monitoring them both when they are outside. Bianca doesn't come in because I'm worried that more conflict will happen and I'm trying to give GG a safe space.
I have heard of trying to reintroduce cats and all that. But I am worried that Bianca's stalking behavior is just a sign that it will not work out.
I'm trying to see if anyone has had any experience with this type of behavior and what they have done.
She's a sweet cat. She enjoys being petted. And it would be hard to find her another home, but I know if it has to be done then I will do it. I just hope someone has been in my situation.
So, back in August, I noticed this white cat I will call Bianca hanging around in our yard. I recognized her, she belonged next door in the apartments next to our house because I had seen her on fence earlier in the year.
But then she started to come into the yard more and eating cat food. Slowly she came closer to me and then let me pet her. She was a shy and nervous cat.
I made inquiries with a neighbor, and we found out her family had moved away and accidently or on purpose left her behind. I took her to a vet and he thinks she is 3 yrs old.
So, we have 3 cats already. One 10yr male: Po, 9 yr female: Ari and 8yr old female GG. They like to go indoors and outdoors. But one of our cats, an 8 yr old female, didn’t like Bianca and would try to chase her away or sometimes they got in a fight but that didn’t seem to happen often.
Bianca was shy and nervous so she tried to stay away from her. Then it seemed like they were starting to get used to each other. But then in December something shifted and Bianca started going after GG instead. My sister saw her stalking and watching GG.
They got into a fight which Bianca started. I’ve talked to a cat behaviorist but due to current stay at home orders, she might not be able to come out for a while to see what could be causing the conflict. She suggested to use a noisemaker to teach her to not go after GG. But then Bianca got nervous of me so I stopped. I am considering contacting the behaviorist come and observe for more ideas but I'm unsure.
I bring GG in at night and these last few days have been monitoring them both when they are outside. Bianca doesn't come in because I'm worried that more conflict will happen and I'm trying to give GG a safe space.
I have heard of trying to reintroduce cats and all that. But I am worried that Bianca's stalking behavior is just a sign that it will not work out.
I'm trying to see if anyone has had any experience with this type of behavior and what they have done.
She's a sweet cat. She enjoys being petted. And it would be hard to find her another home, but I know if it has to be done then I will do it. I just hope someone has been in my situation.