Post by Dan on May 16, 2014 10:05:27 GMT -8
Belle, Bella, Scooter & Jenny. They are getting on famously, not an issue. The first morning, both kittens were in the bathroom, and Scooter was in the hall. I'm standing near the intersection of both rooms, and watched as both kittens slowly worked they way around the corner. At the same time, Scooter was working his way to the bathroom. They met at the corner, Scoots stops and both kittens see him at the same time. They both bowed up and hissed. Scared poor Scooter, and he hightailed it!
Since then, he is wary, and gives them space. He's become a watcher, and just watches them with curiosity. The hissing from the kittens has stopped, and Belle & Scooter had a nose touching moment this morning. It reminds me very much of how Big Stuff interacts with the kittens. He's almost protective, and gives the new arrivals their space. The kids have quit hissing at him, and are getting more and more brave approaching him. There hasn't been any play between big and little cats yet, but we feel good that there is no fighting or territorial issues either.
Jenny, is kind of indifferent. She checks them out occasionally, but pretty much goes about her business like she did before they arrived. We are making sure that Scooter & Jenny get attention, and don't feel abandoned now that the new arrivals are here. All in all, things are going well.
Our one concern is separating Belle & Bella next week. Belle is the more assertive and brave of the two, she's the leader. Bella is a little more shy, and it takes some coaxing to get her to come out. You never see one without the other, they sleep in a two kitten ball, eat together, drink together and play together. I just hope they do okay once they are separated.
Both have amazing purr motors. A little back rub with get them both started in short order. They are healthy as can be, and are eating like crazy. And the antics of these two is nothing short of hysterical! My sides hurt from laughing! Both are using the sisal scratching posts, and are being wonderful!
Since then, he is wary, and gives them space. He's become a watcher, and just watches them with curiosity. The hissing from the kittens has stopped, and Belle & Scooter had a nose touching moment this morning. It reminds me very much of how Big Stuff interacts with the kittens. He's almost protective, and gives the new arrivals their space. The kids have quit hissing at him, and are getting more and more brave approaching him. There hasn't been any play between big and little cats yet, but we feel good that there is no fighting or territorial issues either.
Jenny, is kind of indifferent. She checks them out occasionally, but pretty much goes about her business like she did before they arrived. We are making sure that Scooter & Jenny get attention, and don't feel abandoned now that the new arrivals are here. All in all, things are going well.
Our one concern is separating Belle & Bella next week. Belle is the more assertive and brave of the two, she's the leader. Bella is a little more shy, and it takes some coaxing to get her to come out. You never see one without the other, they sleep in a two kitten ball, eat together, drink together and play together. I just hope they do okay once they are separated.
Both have amazing purr motors. A little back rub with get them both started in short order. They are healthy as can be, and are eating like crazy. And the antics of these two is nothing short of hysterical! My sides hurt from laughing! Both are using the sisal scratching posts, and are being wonderful!
