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Hey! I'm a bit of a newbie to these boards, but oh well. Everyone starts off somewhere. At any rate, my girlfriend and I just adopted 2 cats from shelters in the last few weeks... they all were adults and have different personalities that are night and day. The shy one, a white/gray tabby... likes to hide anywhere and everywhere, but never really wants to come out and enjoy the real world. She's been in my apt for about 2 weeks already. We've named her Sars after the disease spreading through Asia (we couldn't fathom calling her sparkles, pookums, or missy and we went the opposite route!). Next up is Mr. Shingles, (the old man's disease... the one david letterman is struggling with). We just got him today from the shelter. He's affectionate and very loving. He was a natural born lap cat that seemingly finds more in common with dogs than cats. At any rate, it's with him that we're starting to see problems. He constantly meows and just will not stop. I don't know if its his nervous adjustment to his new surroundings, but there's a curiousity about him that won't quit. Sars, she meowed as well for the first few days we had her... but it was bareable. This guy... wow. He's loud and it just wont stop. Any chance there'd be a wise voice out there that could give me peace of mind? Will this behavior continue indefinately? Anyone heard of a cat that refused to shut up?

Congratulations on your new furbabies. As you have noticed cats all have different personalities. Sars should adjust with time and become more friendly but may never be a social butterfly. Mr Shingles, may just be a talker. Some cats talk more than others and it sounds like he has a lot to say. One thing that may slow his conversation down is if you do not respond when he talks but he might just like to talk. Good luck and let us know.
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It's hard to say with Mr. Shingles. After all, when you posted you had only just gotten him that very day. It could have been some nerves, or you could have just chosen a guy that LOVES talking....to himself or anyone who will listen.

Don't forget to keep your new people separated for right now and to begin introductions VERY gradually so Sars doesn't get more nervous than she already is in her new place.

I just adopted a kitty as well, he's been here for about a month and a half. The first week, uhh, he meowed like crazy. The second week he meowed only when he couldn't find myself or the dog. The third week much better, he meowed at me when I left in the morning and at nite when I got home until I touched him. And alas, now, only meows when I call him or he thinks he is going to get special food. How long have you had the kitty? Sometimes it just takes time. Any chance the kitty is Burmese or Siamese mix? They sure are talkers. Let us know? Thanks for adopting from a shelter. Shelter kitties rock!!
Jen, Sid the cat, and Bodie the Shiba Inu

>>I just adopted a kitty as well, he's been here for about a month and a half. The first week, uhh, he meowed like crazy. The second week he meowed only when he couldn't find myself or the dog. The third week much better, he meowed at me when I left in the morning and at nite when I got home until I touched him. And alas, now, only meows when I call him or he thinks he is going to get special food. How long have you had the kitty? Sometimes it just takes time. Any chance the kitty is Burmese or Siamese mix? They sure are talkers. Let us know? Thanks for adopting from a shelter. Shelter kitties rock!!
>>Jen, Sid the cat, and Bodie the Shiba Inu
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Jen, What a gorgeous cat Sid is! Looks like he's quite at home on the table and getting ready to eat. Does he meow for his food or does he have you trained to serve his meals on time like my cats have me? LOL!

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My new cat does the same thing... I think she's a little stressed because she used to be an outside cat. ^^ It's only been two days though, and she seems comfortable (eats well, playful and curious, very cuddly), so I think she'll quiet down with time. And even if she doesn't, I love the sound of her cute little chirps! ^_^

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