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WillParkinson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-08 11:11 AM Original message |
Adopted a new kitty...have I made a huge mistake? |
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mikeytherat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-08 11:14 AM Response to Original message |
1. It can take a few days to a week or so to integrate a newby. |
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WillParkinson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-08 11:18 AM Response to Reply #1 |
2. The cats are bad enough... |
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Orsino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-08 03:25 PM Response to Reply #2 |
18. Peace could take months. |
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littlebit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-08 11:19 AM Response to Original message |
3. It takes a little while sometimes. |
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WillParkinson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-08 11:39 AM Response to Reply #3 |
6. Thanks much! |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-08 11:23 AM Response to Original message |
4. Find yourself a cat carrier, put Toby in that. |
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WillParkinson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-08 11:38 AM Response to Reply #4 |
5. Adoption.... |
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jobycom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-08 03:04 PM Response to Reply #4 |
15. I rarely disagree with you on beasties, but I've got a minor one on this. |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-08 01:39 PM Response to Original message |
7. Try keeping him behind a closed bedroom door. The other cats will |
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Sheets of Easter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-08 01:41 PM Response to Original message |
8. He needs at least a couple weeks to acclimate. |
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anneboleyn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-08 03:20 PM Response to Reply #8 |
16. Yes, at least a couple of weeks -- it's a big shock for them to be adopted plus the new animals |
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mike_c (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-08 01:58 PM Response to Original message |
9. don't be too concerned yet.... |
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dhpgetsit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-08 02:07 PM Response to Original message |
10. Many cats hate moves, especially when introduced to other pets. |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-08 02:17 PM Response to Original message |
11. #1 Congrats!! |
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WillParkinson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-08 02:21 PM Response to Reply #11 |
12. Well I did do something stupid today... |
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Ikonoklast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-08 02:44 PM Response to Reply #12 |
13. Slowly, slowly, slowly. |
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jobycom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-08 02:59 PM Response to Original message |
14. that's exactly how he should act. Don't force him out, don't bother him |
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WillParkinson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-08 04:52 PM Response to Reply #14 |
20. Thanks Jobycom... |
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bicentennial_baby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-08 03:22 PM Response to Original message |
17. You should have read up on new cat integration first |
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WillParkinson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-08 04:33 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. Did read... |
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The Velveteen Ocelot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-08 06:53 PM Response to Original message |
21. Welcome, Toeby. |
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