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[logisticslad]

I went to Kitty Cottage to adopt my new kitty, Chester, today and was interviewed for a spot on tonight's Fox News at 10!!! They were doing a spot on how Kitty Cottage may have to relocate due to road construction and wanted footage of someone adopting a cat to show the good work they do. I was happy to oblige! Chester was a good sport about the whole thing, although he was a bit spooked by the lights and so wouldn't let me hold him for the interview. But he's now home and exploring his new environment. I have him all set up in the middle bedroom upstairs. Sawyer is aware of him and seems nonplussed. I am going to keep them separated for awhile, so that they can adapt to each other. Welcome home, Chester!!!

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[mythandwonder.livejournal.com]

Pretty much the way you are doing it - allowing them to sniff each other under the door for a few days - a week if I could manage it. It's always tough in the beginning, even after that "smell adjustment" period. You can still expect hissing and stuff. I would recommend getting this stuff called Feliway - it emits a feline pheromone that seems to chill them out. It plugs into the wall like those glade plug ins. It's very expensive, but effective - about $25 for one. You can get them PetSmart, PetCo and those kinds of places. We bought two when we first moved - one for upstairs and one for downstairs - to help keep everyone chilled out during the adjustment period. I do believe it helped a lot!

[logisticslad.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the tip - I think I'll keep it in reserve in case it comes to that. Hissing, I can deal with - I'm worried about biting, blood, or serious injury. Although they both seem pretty mellow, so it could go fine.

[mythandwonder.livejournal.com]

It's hard to predict how cats are going to react to eachother. When I first got Bella, Booboola (RIP) was VERY unhappy and things were really awful for awhile. I wish I'd known about Feliway back then. Good luck with your kitties! They do seem to sort things out after a bit.