Actually, I already do many of these things. I would put Maggie's food up, but I really don't have anywhere 'up' to put it. I do let her get up on the counter to jump onto the fridge, which is the only time she is allowed on a counter or table. I have separated them, but that almost seems worse. Sage cries and Maggie hides from her crying, even though the door is closed between them. However, when it comes to food, Maggie seems to have no problem sharing with Sage. They will share treats happily and eat side by side. I shower Maggie with attention, but still try to give Sage enough attention to feel loved. As far as toys, they seem to have completely different preferences (Maggie likes strings and Sage likes balls and mice), so that doesn't seem to be an issue at all. Maggie has never liked to play by herself unless it's with a live bug.

Sage already seems to give Maggie preference. I let Maggie show her aggressiveness without punishment, and sometimes if Sage is showing aggression (which I'm positive is just kittenish play-she just desperately wants Maggie as a playmate), I do say no to Sage. Sage always backs off and kowtows anyway if Maggie growls or shows any aggression. Maggie has allowed Sage to wash her head, and they touch noses regularly, but Maggie is still acting timid a lot. Even when I keep Maggie in my room at night with Sage out (almost a necessity since Sage is extremely noisy at night), Maggie won't sleep with me anymore.

I just want my happy cat back.

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