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Making a long story as short as I can...about 6 weeks ago, I discovered a cat was living in our cellar. Tried to find his home, managed to lure him to a dog crate, and found a rescue to get him...in the meantime, my son was literally in the dog crate with this cat, who seemed mighty pleased with the whole thing, he had ticks, and blood in his urine. The rescue couldn’t find a microchip, and couldn’t find his home. Blood tests came back negative for all tests you’d want them to, but he did have bladder stones, which he had surgery for. Estimated age is 7 years old, and already spayed. The rescue called us when he was ready for a home because she saw his well he and my son got on, and We decided that since he’s an adult needing prescription diet, not very high on most adoptees lists, so we took him home. Our current cat is 14 years old (spayed). So far (almost 2 weeks now), we’ve kept the new cat, Lion, in my son’s room, but when Dobby settles herself in a room with a door, we shut it, and let Lion roam. If Lion is happy somewhere else, we bring Dobby to his room. We trade off blankets and cushions each has used. Each cat is definitely aware of the other. Lion is curious, and seems to want to meet Dobby. Dobby hisses at my son’s door, until we intervene with pets and cuddles, and sometimes treats (we never let the hissing continue...we just distract)
My question is...do we wait on feeding on either side of the door until Dobby seems more accepting, or will starting that now help her be more accepting? Any advice is welcome. Because of Covid, our older son us home every day, and our youngest (the 14 year old whose room the cat is in), goes to school 2 days and theater on another afternoon...so someone is always home...two people most of the time.
Thanks for any suggestions!
My question is...do we wait on feeding on either side of the door until Dobby seems more accepting, or will starting that now help her be more accepting? Any advice is welcome. Because of Covid, our older son us home every day, and our youngest (the 14 year old whose room the cat is in), goes to school 2 days and theater on another afternoon...so someone is always home...two people most of the time.
Thanks for any suggestions!