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I got a new kitty today. Her name is rain. She is from a kitty rescue. She is a year old this month. She is a really pretty grey tabby with a little bit of copper in her. She has big ears, and beautiful eyes that glisten like gems. My siamese is a little upset, a little curious, but seems ok, and my torti who I thought would be ok is soooooooooo mad that there is another cat in her castle. LOL. I have a feeling that in about 2 weeks, they will be playing together, sleeping together, and be best buddies. My dog is always happy about everything. So she is happy that there is someone new. LOL. I find it humorous that my torti, and siamese who are usually very happy with each other, are hissing and growling at each other because there is someone new here. LOL. Oh well, just like girls maybe I should have gotten all boy cats.... hahaha!! Guess I just understand girls better. Hubby and the boy birdies are outnumbered 3 to 9. I like it that way!!

Congratulations on your new baby. She sounds beautiful. I am sure all will settle down soon, just make sure that you give the older ones their fair share of attention and Mommy time so they don't feel cast aside.
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Tessa Onyx, Foudini, Charlee, Spottie, ShyRaven, Buddy, Tuxie, Widdle Attila Sipowitz, Lizzie, Minnie, ET, Mylo,(We be house cats at last), and Salem, Wicca and Marmalade (We iz also house cats, we guess)and the 5 porch kits also Riley da goggie and Buddha da baby hamster too
Tabitha and Samantha..always in our hearts//Fly free Penny 12/12/07
A house without cats is like a garden without flowers

Well, at the rescue, she was very sweet, and I could hold her and pet her anywhere. Once I got her home she was fine, for the first 3 hours. Then all of a sudden, I was holding her, and she started doing a mewling thing which they said she does a lot, and I thought nothing of it, till she jumped away and growled at me. Then later, I tried to pet her and she was fine and then once I touched her tail, or legs, or belly she freaked, and hissed and growled and swatted at me with claws out. Now she will let me pet her head or she runs away and growls with her ears back when I try to come near her. Is she just going to need a few days to adjust as the rescue person said?? Is this displaced aggression from being moved around so much? She had a home, but was given up for their health reasons, and now has a home again. Will this subside in a few days, or am I looking at something I may not be suited for since I am starting Nursing Clinicals in the Fall and won't be home as much?? Should I pick her up anyway and ignore her attitude, and the scratches till she calms down, or should I leave her completely alone and wait for her to come to me?? I have never had this experience before so I'm not sure what to do here. Thanks!!

I wouldn't worry this early on -- everything is very new and scary for her.

You might want to isolate her to her own room (spare bedroom) for a couple or few days with her own food/water/litter/toys. She can grow comfortable without being dropped in the middle of Grand Central Station all at once. Give hear a safe place. You can also shut the other pets up in rooms temporarily and give her free run of the house to explore safely if there seems to be friction.

Good luck and I hope her poops aren't smell, LOL!

What kind of dog is your happy dog?
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Tammy and Pookey
(Stanley 8/91 - 8/07)

My dog is a Sheltie and Cattle dog mix. She looks like a smooth shorter coated small version of a sheltie. She is the most loveing and compliant dog I have ever met. She wants so much to make everyone happy, and likes everyone. She is never aggressive, and even gentle with my birds!! Here is a pic. A dog on the cat forum LOL. Oh and PS her poops don't smell too bad hahaha!!

Hi There,

Concats on the new addition! She will probably do fine once she has a chance to adjust to your home.

What I would do is keep her isolated in her own room for at least a few days and up to a couple of weeks. She is probably feeling overwhelmed having the run of the house. With her own litterbox, and food and water bowls, you will also be able to monitor her eating and litterbox habits.

I wouldn't touch her right now if she isn't responding well to you. Let her come to you when she is ready. But talking to her and spending time near her will help, and if she is playful, you can try playing with her using an interactive toy. Watch her body language carefully and you will know how much physical contact she can handle. Her world has just turned upside down and she is nervous and frightened, but with patience she will come around.

Take care, and please keep us updated.

Regards,
PHKitkat