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How old was she when that happened? How long was she with your uncle and aunt?
I think you will be able to work with Stella. Dogs are pretty accepting typical and work things out faster than most people think. You will be able to do it I think.
That doesn't sound too bad. It sounds like it was pretty minor. They could have had a bit of built up energy. And sometimes when a person comes home from an extended away time they can get a little "amped up" and it can cause some break out of stuff. But overall, things like this happen and it sounds like it was pretty minor. It was good Ash stood up for himself. As long as they acted normal after and you could diffuse the situation then it is just a passing storm. It just happens sometimes.
Wow, Ember did great with the dogs. I am surprised Frost was a little funny. Hmmmmm. Make sure if he does get separated you make it a positive separation. So using treats is good and making sure he is calm and enjoying himself is good. We don't like to take territory away from cats. When Ember did slap the dog it is for protection and letting the dog know to "stay away and not try anything". And if she gets over it right away then it is fine. That is what a cat does, protect themselves. As long as they don't hurt the dog which Ember doesn't seem like she would unless she felt really threatened.
Just make sure the shelter would really be a true no kill and they would find them homes. Kittens are great to find homes for. Alley Cat Allies volunteers do also foster and socialize. It just depends on who is available in each area. These are people as passionate about cats as you and I so it doesn't hurt to reach out and see. They may be full but maybe they aren't.
Yeah, it is tricky. I would contact Alley Cat Allies and see if someone can help. You can always just see what they might be able to do. Also, check and see if there are any rescues etc that can help. There are so many people out there that are willing to help save lives, it is just finding them.
Cats are pretty good at protecting themselves. Of course bad things can happen but getting the kittens to get bigger will help protect them. It is tricky with you being so far away. And then you really can't take care of them with all your animals. So the options might be limited in what you can do. But let's brainstorm and see what is best. I do think trying Alley Cat Allies and seeing if there is someone in your area would be the best first thing to do (just to see what they can do and what they think etc).
I think you will be able to work with Stella. Dogs are pretty accepting typical and work things out faster than most people think. You will be able to do it I think.
That doesn't sound too bad. It sounds like it was pretty minor. They could have had a bit of built up energy. And sometimes when a person comes home from an extended away time they can get a little "amped up" and it can cause some break out of stuff. But overall, things like this happen and it sounds like it was pretty minor. It was good Ash stood up for himself. As long as they acted normal after and you could diffuse the situation then it is just a passing storm. It just happens sometimes.
Wow, Ember did great with the dogs. I am surprised Frost was a little funny. Hmmmmm. Make sure if he does get separated you make it a positive separation. So using treats is good and making sure he is calm and enjoying himself is good. We don't like to take territory away from cats. When Ember did slap the dog it is for protection and letting the dog know to "stay away and not try anything". And if she gets over it right away then it is fine. That is what a cat does, protect themselves. As long as they don't hurt the dog which Ember doesn't seem like she would unless she felt really threatened.
Just make sure the shelter would really be a true no kill and they would find them homes. Kittens are great to find homes for. Alley Cat Allies volunteers do also foster and socialize. It just depends on who is available in each area. These are people as passionate about cats as you and I so it doesn't hurt to reach out and see. They may be full but maybe they aren't.
Yeah, it is tricky. I would contact Alley Cat Allies and see if someone can help. You can always just see what they might be able to do. Also, check and see if there are any rescues etc that can help. There are so many people out there that are willing to help save lives, it is just finding them.
Cats are pretty good at protecting themselves. Of course bad things can happen but getting the kittens to get bigger will help protect them. It is tricky with you being so far away. And then you really can't take care of them with all your animals. So the options might be limited in what you can do. But let's brainstorm and see what is best. I do think trying Alley Cat Allies and seeing if there is someone in your area would be the best first thing to do (just to see what they can do and what they think etc).