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[DingoGirl]

SILLIES!!!!!!

not caught up but - an announcement -

there is a wee kitteh here, a beautiful grEy tabbey, about 3 months - Lauren found him and brought him by, she is at the store now buying supplies....but - - I don't know what to do!!!!!!!

The kitten just beat up Annie, Annie is terrified, and it's her OWN house, so that worries me. This cat is very mellow and very adorable but....Annie is whining like crazy and taking quite a wide berth around this cat....

the SINGLE PURPOSE of having a cat is for Weezee!! So THEY can be companions!

I just don't know what to do......either send it home w/ Lauren tonight (she'll find another home) or.....wait a bit.......AGH!!!!!!

I wanted a TINY TINY kitteh for Weez - a six- or eight-week old........

GAH! help!!!!!!!!!

[psawyer]

Cats are territorial, and bond with their space more that anything. The kitten is in a new place, with unfamiliar companions, including a dog. Dogs may be something new altogether. It will take some time for things to settle out.

If you can, place kitty in a room by herself, where you can close the door to keep her safe (as perceived by the kitten). If it is a space where the dog's scent is present, then she can learn to adapt to it. Both critters will come to the door and sniff and become aware of each other, and in due course the door can be opened and things will work out.

This also works when introducing a new cat to a home with existing cats. Been there.

[psawyer]

Susie, are you there?

[jerseyangel]

I see Soozie She's here.

I've also heard that what Peter said about the kitty and the closed door works. This way, the kitten and Weez can get used to each other slowly. I've seen this work firsthand with cats--my sister has introduced 2 new ones and my son has 4--all brought home at different times.

It can be done, I'm sure of it

[flourgirl]

Hi Suesszy! Sometimes when you are looking for something....that something finds you. I'm hoping this works out to be just what you needed/wanted. And yes, sometimes it takes time and patience, until you suddenly realize you wouldn't trade it for anything Good luck, whatever you decide. It's sure to be an adjustment for everyone involved.

Not much psillyness to add tonight. I should be sleeping.....been waiting all day until I could sleep...but am I sleeping now? Nooooo. Had a crappy day <:whineysnivelyface:>

As was said in Gone With The Wind, as the smoke of Tara drifts by.....oh, fiddle ee dee dee, tomorows another day (er somfin like dat)

[Judyin Philly]

Bev

12 days is toooooooooooooooooo long

get better fast honey

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Gosh didn't see Susie's new kitty

i'll bet Peter's idea works

i'm so happy your trying this.

give it some time

good luck

love judy

[flourgirl]

Sawwy you so sick Bevy . My Telehubby had a nasty bout with a cold that turned into Sinus infection that was spreading to his throat and chest. Hope you get well without complications!

Wondering how Tawwwm is doing? Hey! Tawwwwm, how're you doing? Hopefully getting through it all without difficulty, and little memory of the whole process

[DingoGirl]

<------- see new kitteh in av

(crap, don't let me get too attached, don't know if we're keeping him yet)

Cats are territorial, and bond with their space more that anything. The kitten is in a new place, with unfamiliar companions, including a dog. Dogs may be something new altogether. It will take some time for things to settle out.

thanks Poeter, all excellent advice....I just haven't mixed cats/dogs in so long (since early childhood, when my parents did it) that....I dunno what I'm doing and.....slight panic!

Susie, are you there?

Here now.....

things are calmer.........the kitteh is SO cute He fell asleep, purring on my lap....

I am concerned at how agitated the Weez can become - - but things will hopefully calm down.

Also, the kitteh has a very WIDE belly (side-to-side) and - may have worms er' sumfin.....but I think they all do? He's very quiet and calm....may be slightly unwell. Goign to the vet tomorrow for mild treatments......

It can be done, I'm sure of it

Thanks, Padt!

Hi Suesszy! Sometimes when you are looking for something....that something finds you. I'm hoping this works out to be just what you needed/wanted. And yes, sometimes it takes time and patience, until you suddenly realize you wouldn't trade it for anything Good luck, whatever you decide. It's sure to be an adjustment for everyone involved.

that's so.......poetic Ther-ee-sah!

Bevvy - - so sick Hope it's gone soon.........

HI JUDY!!!!!!!!!

Amanda - I'm sorry about your apt. situation! JanetW seemed to have much knowledge of it, unfortunate as it sounds. (HI JANET!)

Forgot what else, going to go back in there and see what's going on.

The wee kitteh got Annie in the face in a savage attack earlier.........all is eerily quiet in there now as they sleep near each other in living room..........

the stress is......killing me......

[psawyer]

The wee kitteh got Annie in the face in a savage attack earlier.........all is eerily quiet in there now as they sleep near each other in living room..........

the stress is......killing me......

That was a predictable assertive move by the kitten in the presence of a much larger, unfamiliar, and possibly threatening (to kitty) animal. It is probably a one-time event. Boundaries are being established.

It will work out.

[DingoGirl]

That was a predictable assertive move by the kitten in the presence of a much larger, unfamiliar, and possibly threatening (to kitty) animal. It is probably a one-time event. Boundaries are being established.

It will work out.

I hope so......I can't stand for the Weez to be traumatized in her own home, why does that break my heart so much? <I am a freak>

and.....I am worrying over so many things. More (unwanted) responsibility in a time when I think I can't handle or afford it. and, how will I travel (not that I go often) and, take Weezee and leave the cat? Leave them both? will the cat tear up my house? Will there always be tension between the cat and dog? Why is this cat's belly so fat? What is I fall in love with him and he has a major health problem?

WHY AM I ADDING MORE COMPLICATION TO MY SILLY LITTLE LIFE?????????

so much worry - - makes me want to just keep it simple and have only ONE animal, my beloved (and VERY easy) Annie!

[tom]

One day down, two to go . .. ..

[Darn210]

Susie . . . yer kitteh is adorable . . .

I always tell people that the most stressful time in my life was when we had a dog (who was fairly aggressive) and added a second . . . NOT my wedding, NOT my move to another state, NOT changing jobs . For us, it took about 3 weeks, several scuffles and one major battles (to determine who was top dog) and then we were fine. I think it would have taken less time if hubby and I had stayed out of it cuz we keep trying to run interference.

tom . . . fingers crossed that they find you some answers

bev . . . feel better soon . . . you can always buy yerself a new nose if you can't find yer old one.

[blueeyedmanda]

I see Soozie She's here.

I've also heard that what Peter said about the kitty and the closed door works. This way, the kitten and Weez can get used to each other slowly. I've seen this work firsthand with cats--my sister has introduced 2 new ones and my son has 4--all brought home at different times.

It can be done, I'm sure of it

I think if we had used this method we would have been able to keep our Maine Coon kitten 2 years ago- instead we allowed them to "get to know each other and Lucky would have none of it. We were afraid he was going to hurt the kitten even though he never made attempts. Def. give it a try

I don't think there will ever be another cat in our home, Lucky seems to be a 1-cat family. I would love for him to have a friend, I think that would sometimes help his never-ending need for attention. John and I spoil that cat...I am curious of how he will react to the new house.

Yep- 2 more days!!!!!

Morning Sillies-

Very Very Very COLD today...it was 18 on my way into work......More later

PS-thanks for all your help yesterday!

[elye]

Morning, gang!

New KITTEH, Soooooooze!

But.....

Concern over the blending of animal domains... . .. . .

Yep, done it many times in the last ten years, with two dogs and two cats, all of whom came into the home with animals already ruling the roost. Can't remember my strategy, quite possibly because I didn't have one. . . .. ...knowing me, I just figured that each one was smart enough to establish the pecking order quickly and not let things get out of hand or they'd be gone.

I think Annie will absolutely come around.

That was a predictable assertive move by the kitten in the presence of a much larger, unfamiliar, and possibly threatening (to kitty) animal. It is probably a one-time event. Boundaries are being established.

It will work out.

Yep. . . ...... .. the way things work in marriages, as well. . . . .....

One day down, two to go . .. ..

YAAAYY, Ptaoughmhgmn! Fill us in on what's been happening. . . . . ...

bev . . . feel better soon . . . you can always buy yerself a new nose if you can't find yer old one.

All right everyone! An organized search for Bevel's psilly AND her nose. . .. . ..

[Judyin Philly]

Good luck to everyone who needs it here today

will ck in later

susie....your kitty is so pretty

love judy

[nikki-uk]

there is a wee kitteh here, a beautiful grEy tabbey, about 3 months - Lauren found him and brought him by, she is at the store now buying supplies....but - - I don't know what to do!!!!!!!

TABBEIGH KITT-EHS!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG!!!!!!! Of course moi...(aka cat laydee) want you to keep him!!!!!!!!!!!! (has he got peanuts?? .....and why is that important to me??? )

There's some kitteh mania going on FO SHO!!!!!!!

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Meanwhile, Bevel's got NO NOSE (How does she smell???.........bloomin' awful!! )

me Bev, get better!!!!!!!

Ptaumn...where in the US is he???.....any news to tell?????

Got bugger all here ..............BUT!....boiler men are coming FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (yeah right )

[blueeyedmanda]

Guys--I know this is terrible, but I hate training people...its not for me. This person is super nice but all my work is sitting now and I am taking some time off to move...I just got 3 new patients in the last 2 days and I am overwhelmed. Thankfully- I only train one more day but now I know I would not make a good teacher!

[flourgirl]

Soooz! Iyam in luv wif your Kit-tay! Just beautiful! I'm jealous of the new babies and am living vicariously thru all of you.....and is causing lots of happy-furry-heartmelty memories for me. Until a couple of years ago I ALWAYS had cats and dogs. I was lucky that they all loved each other...ate and slept together, kept each other company. My Ivan took on the role of caretaker of them all. He bathed the babies, cleaned the dogs ears, taught the younger kittehs to climb trees and how to get on the roof. I remember when I had a female dropped off and then had babies. Ivan got them up on the garage roof and then left them there......I think he desperately needed a break from babysitting! He DID get them down after a while. He was a better mom than the mother was

Hope everyone is pheelin' fine and dandy and healthy and giggly today!

[elye]

You're comin' up to moving day, Amanda. . . . ...hang in there!!

Hi, Judy!

Nikkerler's boiler men. . ..... . . .you're wondering, I think, if they have peanuts?

You've said this is important to you, after all, Nik. . . . ...

Soooozie! How is it going wif li'l Tubby Belly?

[DingoGirl]

I always tell people that the most stressful time in my life was when we had a dog (who was fairly aggressive) and added a second . . . NOT my wedding, NOT my move to another state, NOT changing jobs For us, it took about 3 weeks, several scuffles and one major battles (to determine who was top dog) and then we were fine. I think it would have taken less time if hubby and I had stayed out of it cuz we keep trying to run interference.

OMG - hard to believe but yes, 'tis quite stressful!

Kitteh (Mr. Jenkins - Jenks - is possibly his name - dunno) slept in the bathroom by his-self last night. He was SOOOOOOO much calmer with Weez already this morn and is really letting the dog get into his space......Weez is OUT OF HER MIND and just - so confused and titillated by the whole thing

Kitteh is walking around meowing about things now.......knocked things over whilst crawling over me desk last night as I typed cutest thing, is it not????

TABBEIGH KITT-EHS!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG!!!!!!! Of course moi...(aka cat laydee) want you to keep him!!!!!!!!!!!! (has he got peanuts?? .....and why is that important to me??? )

There's some kitteh mania going on FO SHO!!!!!!!

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TABBEIGH KITTEHS FO SHIZZLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

we THINK he's got furry peanuts they're tiny, but there's summat there....trip to the vet is in order....... see, there's that money I don't have want to spend.....

thanks fer all the advice sillies

more later

am off work the next few days and - monitoring the animal kingdom, I guess

[flourgirl]

Hang in there Manda! 'Tis not forever, 'tis just for now. Try not to let the stress of it all pull you under to drown. You'll get through it jest fahn!

[nikki-uk]

MR JENKINS !!!!!!!!

Tabbeigh stuff pleases me immensely!!!!!!!!.....oh!...the weezle WILL luv him

Help me!!.... I think I am an Ailurophile

Yes, must look out for thumbs and peanuts in ANY boiler men

[blueeyedmanda]

Kitteh is walking around meowing about things now.......knocked things over whilst crawling over me desk last night as I typed cutest thing, is it not????

Lucky nudges the lap top while I type and lays on the key board. At night he will walk on the night stand whilest we sleep and knock things so he can lay on there.....he needs his room since we keep the thing empty except for the alarm clock and he will push that until it falls.....silly kitty!

[jerseyangel]

Hello Psillies- Just wanted to poop in and say hello.

Hi Bevvie Pheel better!

<------- see new kitteh in av

Gawd, I love Mr. Jenkins What a widdle sweetie!

It will work out.

It will, Suz. It's early yet

I hope so......I can't stand for the Weez to be traumatized in her own home, why does that break my heart so much? <I am a freak>

I understand how you feel It's natural to pheel that way.....I felt like that when I got pregnant wif Matt--I worried how it would impact JP, but kids, kitties, Weez.....they adjust.

One day down, two to go . .. ..

Thinking about you, Pataughmn

Yep- 2 more days!!!!!

Very Very Very COLD today...it was 18 on my way into work......More later

2 more days!!!! So excited fer youse guys! It IS cold, and it's to be even colder tomorrow

boiler men are coming FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (yeah right )

Jeesh, I hope so Nik.....this has been going on so long. Ya poor freezing thing ya

[DingoGirl]

Soooz! Iyam in luv wif your Kit-tay! Just beautiful! I'm jealous of the new babies and am living vicariously thru all of you.....and is causing lots of happy-furry-heartmelty memories for me. Until a couple of years ago I ALWAYS had cats and dogs. I was lucky that they all loved each other...ate and slept together, kept each other company. My Ivan took on the role of caretaker of them all. He bathed the babies, cleaned the dogs ears, taught the younger kittehs to climb trees and how to get on the roof. I remember when I had a female dropped off and then had babies. Ivan got them up on the garage roof and then left them there......I think he desperately needed a break from babysitting! He DID get them down after a while. He was a better mom than the mother was

oh Ivan I LOVE him

Kitteh Kraziness here Just haven't had a kitten in SOOOOO long, can't even remember!!!

Now, pOeter, what is the best feeding situation? He is eating soft, good canned and moist packet food now, no dry.....what is the best thing, that's still affordable? Obviously I'll keep him gluten-free

Weez just has a panicked whine quite often - - she is terrified of being attacked again, and quite jumpy and disturbed, but wants to sniff and be friends and be hear him, but whines like crazy.......gawd.....exhausting How long will THAT go on?

sorry I am so self-absorbed Honestly I am not sure I"m ready for this......house could get clawed up and ruined, animal chaos, vet bills My job isn't paying me any significant money at this point, we have to wait for grants to come in, mid- to late spring......

must look up Nik's curious word - does it mean Tabby Lover?