>>I'm genuinely worried she'll just decide to move on next time I let her out. Are you aware of any circumstances in which that actually happened?>>



I haven't had any experience with a cat running away because I just don't let them outside. But one of my cats didn't warm up to my newest addition for almost 2 years. She would stay out of whatever room the new cat was in, walk past her as she slept and punch her for no reason, hiss at her and spit anytime she entered the room. It was only several weeks ago that I finally found them sleeping in the same bed together! But like I said, it took nearly 2 years.

Giving special treats when the new kittens are in the room or feeding them together on seperate ends of the same room, interactive play etc will generally help ease along the introductions. You want to show the resident cat that only good things happen when the kittens are around.
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