New here. My cats & problem!

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Registered: 09-06-2004
New here. My cats & problem!
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Wed, 10-27-2004 - 4:57pm
I have 3 cats! One is Gladys. I've had her ever since she was a kitten. She is 17 now! She is my bestfriend. I still can't get over how attached you can get to an animal. Sometimes they are more reliable than adults! She has some arthritis, but other than that she is a healthy, old cat! She still plays and runs around! I certainly will be a mess when she passes. She has really been with me thru a lot. She even come to console me when I am crying.

Another cat is Gracie. She is 2. Boy is she a troublemaker! She is very ornery and moody! She is very much like a cat, in that she only wants to be pet when SHE wants to be pet! She'll bite you when she is done with her pet session, etc! Her personality is so funny! Actually, a friend once told me I should have named her "Crack Kitty"! Lol!

My newest addition, as of 3 days ago, is Gabby. She is 8 weeks old. I brought her home thinking she can be Gracie's "playmate". I was hoping this way Gladys won't be tortured anymore. She is quite spunky! And, very vocal! I introduced her by bringing her cage in first. Then, seperated her into another room. The cats seem okay with her. They are starting to like her. But, Gracie seems a little jealous and almost mad at me. She seems interested in Gabby, but still hisses occasionally. She hasn't fought or attacked her, just not completely comfortable yet.

Any ideas on how to get them to like each other and play? Gabby is really trying to make friends with Gracie. But, as always, Gracie is acting like a b-tch! ;)

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Wed, 10-27-2004 - 5:51pm
I think it seems pretty good so far,could be worse,just watch so they do not hurt the kitty. I would not trust them for awhile


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Registered: 05-06-2004
Thu, 10-28-2004 - 9:02am
It may take a day, it may take a month but I'm sure they will start playing and chasing each other. I have 2 female kitties, about 8 mos. old, at first they absolutely hated each other, its taken over a month, they have started playing together, chasing each other, at first they would be playing together, then look at each other like what am I doing, I don't like you!!! It sounds like Gracie will come around soon. donna
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Thu, 10-28-2004 - 10:09am
*WELCOME* to Cats Cherjanlem!
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Thu, 10-28-2004 - 11:10am

Hi Chejanlem.


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Registered: 09-06-2004
Fri, 10-29-2004 - 1:17am
Thanks for the advice guys! Today Gracie & Gabby both slept in my lap at the same time! It's a start! I am trying to pay more attention to the older bunch first. I think they will be friends soon enough!