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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / June 2007Betty's successors in hiding
I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right now anyway. :) Where did they go!? Congratulations! And don't worry-- they'll turn up when they're hungry. Cantate (still trying to entice the Bitty to come in) >Congratulations! > >And don't worry-- they'll turn up when they're hungry. > >Cantate (still trying to entice the Bitty to come in) I found Dot under a sofa. She accepted scritches while Burt was looking over my shoulder like "whatzat daddy?" She ventured closer to me and seemed to be trying to roll over to show her belly, but she's too fat to do that in that tight space. :) I left the skirt propped up a little with a cushion so that she could watch Burt scratching his post and playing with his toys. > I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". > I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right > now anyway. :) Where did they go!? Wow! Really? Congratulations. Don't worry, they will come out eventually. They will need to eat and visit the litter box at some point. They are just scared. Tweed >I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". >I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right >now anyway. :) Where did they go!? I'm surprised that Burt, a small 1 year old male, has come out of hiding first. He was the much shyer of the two at the shelter when I introduced him to Dot as a possible companion for her. He's now playing with power cords, showing his belly, and accepting lovins. Dot, a slighly chubby (13 lbs) 7 year old girl who was so outgoing at the shelter is nowhere to be found. I occasionally see a flicker out of the corner of my eye as she skillfully moves from one hiding spot to another. :) She'll come around. Maybe these two will come to like one another. I chose them because they happened to be in nearby cages, and Dot's tag said that she liked other cats, and Burt's tag didn't specify whether he liked other cats, but he seemed very mellow for such a young cat. The shelter person later clarified though that by "like" other cats, they actually mean that she has a lot of experience hissing at other cats out of jealousy. Oh well. But help! What do I need to know about introducing these two? They know each other casually from having tentatively interacted for about half an hour in a quiet room at the shelter, and so far, they both seem to be independently and alternately hiding and exploring, so they've only made note of each other and haven't really done much else... Whoa!!! *That* was fast. :) Congratulations, felicidades, mazel tov!! :) JPGS! JPGS! JPGS!! Joyce > >I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". > >I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right > >now anyway. :) Where did they go!? > I'm surprised that Burt, a small 1 year old male, has come out of > hiding first. He was the much shyer of the two at the shelter when I [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > of the corner of my eye as she skillfully moves from one hiding spot > to another. :) She'll come around. > Maybe these two will come to like one another. I chose them because > they happened to be in nearby cages, and Dot's tag said that she liked > other cats, and Burt's tag didn't specify whether he liked other cats, > but he seemed very mellow for such a young cat. > The shelter person later clarified though that by "like" other cats, > they actually mean that she has a lot of experience hissing at other [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > alternately hiding and exploring, so they've only made note of each > other and haven't really done much else...  SignatureTo reply privately, take the X's out of my user ID. >Whoa!!! *That* was fast. :) Congratulations, felicidades, mazel tov!! :) > >JPGS! JPGS! JPGS!! > >Joyce Here's a video of Dot, who looks like a chubby Betty :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkDlzaMzOjk Here's a picture of young poly Burt: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/Takayuki9z/P1000107s.jpg > Here's a video of Dot, who looks like a chubby Betty :) > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkDlzaMzOjk Very cute! She seems really friendly and affectionate. > Here's a picture of young poly Burt: > http://mywebpages.comcast.net/Takayuki9z/P1000107s.jpg A baby Caliban (sort of). :) With THUMBS! :) He's gorgeous. Joyce >>Whoa!!! *That* was fast. :) Congratulations, felicidades, mazel tov!! :) >> [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >Here's a video of Dot, who looks like a chubby Betty :) >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkDlzaMzOjk How sweet! She has a litttle white snip on her nose-- Dante has one on his forehead. >Here's a picture of young poly Burt: >http://mywebpages.comcast.net/Takayuki9z/P1000107s.jpg OMG, THUMBS!11!!!! 2 MUCH AWSUM!! ;) Purrs they get to be friends. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh Make Levees, Not War >> Whoa!!! *That* was fast. :) Congratulations, felicidades, mazel tov!! :) >> [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Here's a video of Dot, who looks like a chubby Betty :) > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkDlzaMzOjk Ohhhh. She liked the lovings. What is her background? Do you know? She is beautiful. > Here's a picture of young poly Burt: > http://mywebpages.comcast.net/Takayuki9z/P1000107s.jpg Burt is a Caliban kitty!!! > Here's a video of Dot, who looks like a chubby Betty :) > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkDlzaMzOjk I had thought of asking you *not* to get a girlcat who looked like Betty, but you did. She's very pretty, but don't expect her to be like Betty! Dot doesn't look fat to me. Maybe it's a flattering angle. :) > Here's a picture of young poly Burt: > http://mywebpages.comcast.net/Takayuki9z/P1000107s.jpg Everyone says he looks like Caliban. :P Caliban didn't invent those well-defined stripes, but I guess I've posted such a huge amount of pictures of him that people think of him when they see that kind of stripes. Burt has thumbs, though! You'd better look out! ;) I dread to think what my life would be like now if Caliban had thumbs. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. >> Here's a picture of young poly Burt: >> http://mywebpages.comcast.net/Takayuki9z/P1000107s.jpg > Everyone says he looks like Caliban. :P Caliban didn't invent those > well-defined stripes He didn't? But he's the king of stripiness! > Burt has thumbs, though! You'd better look out! ;) Yeah, Tak - you'd better hope he's not too smart. :) Joyce >> Here's a video of Dot, who looks like a chubby Betty :) >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkDlzaMzOjk >> >I had thought of asking you *not* to get a girlcat who looked like >Betty, but you did. She's very pretty, but don't expect her to be like >Betty! Dot doesn't look fat to me. Maybe it's a flattering angle. :) She's 13+ lbs to Burt's 9 lbs. When you pick her up, she feels even heavier than she looks. :) I'm curious about why it's a bad idea to get a kitty who looks like a RB kitty. When I look at Dot and Burt, I can see in my heart that neither of them are Betty, and the appearance doesn't matter. I want them both to be happy, but it's a challenge trying to give them both the hoomin attention they crave! >> Here's a picture of young poly Burt: >> http://mywebpages.comcast.net/Takayuki9z/P1000107s.jpg [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >stripes. Burt has thumbs, though! You'd better look out! ;) I dread to >think what my life would be like now if Caliban had thumbs. I don't think that he looks all that much like Caliban either - they're both just awfully handsome fellows in their own ways. Congratulations on your new owners. I was so happy to see that gave 2 cats a wonderful new home. Ann Signatureread Sam's blog at http://kittens-3.blogspot.com/ see pictures of Sam at http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ann791/my_photos >>> Here's a video of Dot, who looks like a chubby Betty :) >>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkDlzaMzOjk [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > I don't think that he looks all that much like Caliban either - > they're both just awfully handsome fellows in their own ways. >> Whoa!!! *That* was fast. :) Congratulations, felicidades, mazel >> tov!! :) [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Here's a picture of young poly Burt: > http://mywebpages.comcast.net/Takayuki9z/P1000107s.jpg They're both beutiful, I hope they soon become the best of friends. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > > jXwXeXrXmXoX...@sonic.net wrote: > >> Whoa!!! *That* was fast. :) Congratulations, felicidades, mazel [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > Adrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) > Cats leave pawprints on your heart.http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk What Adrian said. =o) I admit that I have a soft spot in my heart for tabbies--I'd better, when both my present owners ARE tabbies. And tuxedo cats are always handsome and distinguished. I wish Dot and Burt LONG and VERY happy, extremely HEALTHY lives with you, Tak. Good for you for taking home adult kitties who might otherwise have had a hard time getting adopted. May they reward you with love for many years to come. I think EVERYONE on RPCA is happy about this adoption. =o) Melissa "Takayuki" <Takayuki9z@yahoo.com> > Here's a video of Dot, who looks like a chubby Betty :) > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkDlzaMzOjk > > Here's a picture of young poly Burt: > http://mywebpages.comcast.net/Takayuki9z/P1000107s.jpg What a lovely pair - many concatulations!!! I'm quite sure that they'll quickly recover from the trauma of transfer and come to realise what a heaven on earth a caring slave like you has made for them & thus settle in quite happily. The lady of the house will soon come to rule, of course :) Purrs Gordon & the FF > Here's a video of Dot, who looks like a chubby Betty :) > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkDlzaMzOjk > > Here's a picture of young poly Burt: > http://mywebpages.comcast.net/Takayuki9z/P1000107s.jpg Congratulations Tak! They are both such beautiful kitties. It may take a little bit for Dot to come around given all the big changes recently but she'll do it. Susan M Otis and Chester > >Whoa!!! *That* was fast. :) Congratulations, felicidades, mazel tov!! :) > > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Here's a picture of young poly Burt: > http://mywebpages.comcast.net/Takayuki9z/P1000107s.jpg They are both so adorable! Congrats! I'm so very happy for you all! Best wishes, Polonca and Soncek | What do I need to know about introducing these two? I wouldn't worry much about it. They'll work it out in a few days. Don't play favorites.... . But help! What do I need to know > about introducing these two? They know each other casually from > having tentatively interacted for about half an hour in a quiet room > at the shelter, and so far, they both seem to be independently and > alternately hiding and exploring, so they've only made note of each > other and haven't really done much else... I wouldn't worry about it. Sounds like what you are doing is working. Neither of them is moving into the others territory so it should be fine. Jo >I wouldn't worry about it. Sounds like what you are doing is working. >Neither of them is moving into the others territory so it should be fine. Burt is so funny. He kept jumping onto my lap and whacking my keyboard while I was trying to use the computer. :) He's a chest snuggler, and Dot is a lap snuggler. I sooo hope they'll accept each other. They're both so possessive of my lap, given the chance! Wow, sounds like they're both doing great! I can't believe they're snuggling with you and doing so well right away. You must just have a way with cats. It sounds like they're going to be good buddies -- just the fact they're ignoring each other and not feeling threatened by the other. They will have a few things to work out yet, but I think they're going to have an easy time of it. Congratulations! Rhonda > Burt is so funny. He kept jumping onto my lap and whacking my > keyboard while I was trying to use the computer. :) He's a chest > snuggler, and Dot is a lap snuggler. I sooo hope they'll accept each > other. They're both so possessive of my lap, given the chance! > I wouldn't worry about it. Sounds like what you are doing is working. > Neither of them is moving into the others territory so it should be fine. I think the fact that they are both in new territory will help it along just fine, i.e. it's not like one of them is invading the other's established territory. Oh, and congratulations, Tak! They are both beautiful. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. >> I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". >> I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > alternately hiding and exploring, so they've only made note of each > other and haven't really done much else... Well, it sounds like they are doing OK. Most likely because they have come together at the same time, it will also be ok and boy/girl combinations seem to get on pretty quickly. Do a lot of sitting on the floor. >>I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". >>I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] >alternately hiding and exploring, so they've only made note of each >other and haven't really done much else... I'd think that since they're both on an even footing (as in, came into your house at the same time and there aren't any other resident felines), you don't have to do anything special to introduce them to each other... they'll take care of it themselves. :) And congratulations on opening your home to more furry masters! >>I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". >>I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > alternately hiding and exploring, so they've only made note of each > other and haven't really done much else... Unless one shows real aggression for the other, I'd say let them sort it out for themselves. Mine even seem to have worked out who gets laptime, when - I just stay out of it, and pet whoever decides it's her turn. > I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". > I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right > now anyway. :) Where did they go!? YAY!!!!! I'm so happy for you!!! Victor > I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". > I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right > now anyway. :) Where did they go!? Isn't it amazing how effective the little furballs can be at disappearing? Congrats, Tak! I've been hoping for the longest time that you'd feel like taking in a couple more waifs. As for acclimating to each other, it's quite normal for Dot to be the slower to adjust to sharing a house and a slave with another cat. In my experience, the older cats have had more of a chance to get used to being an only-cat. I suspect that they'll be getting along just fine within a week. And in this next week it's unlikely that they'll do any serious fighting, most likely they'll just do some hissing to establish who is top cat. And Dot will most likely come out of hiding within just a few days. When Nancy and I moved with the cats, Cleo and Tabitha were pretty much invisible for a week, and Sammy was usually only sighted when he was dashing from hiding place to hiding place. >> I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". >> I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] >invisible for a week, and Sammy was usually only sighted when he was >dashing from hiding place to hiding place. Dot just came out and touched noses with Burt! I think I hear a little growling and hissing now, so I have to go! >Dot just came out and touched noses with Burt! I think I hear a >little growling and hissing now, so I have to go! I guess I sound a little overanxious, but I've never had two cats before. Burt, who seemed the smaller and shyer one seems to have surprisingly taken the initiative, having claimed the whole house for himself. He is concentrating on following Dot and keeping her confined to corners and under furniture. Maybe it wasn't a good idea to bring them both together. Individually, they're both friendly and easy to handle. I've carried them both around the house, and Burt and Dot have both tried to claim my lap at separate times. Maybe they're both only-kitty types? >>Dot just came out and touched noses with Burt! I think I hear a >>little growling and hissing now, so I have to go! [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >them both around the house, and Burt and Dot have both tried to claim >my lap at separate times. Maybe they're both only-kitty types? And now Dot's starting to ignore Burt and explore on her own, coming to me for pets and claiming a sunny window area for her own. Burt seems to be confused and thinking, "What am I doing wrong? I swear I was so much more intimidating five minutes ago!" :) Okay, maybe I should just be quiet and leave them alone. >>>Dot just came out and touched noses with Burt! I think I hear a >>>little growling and hissing now, so I have to go! [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > >Okay, maybe I should just be quiet and leave them alone. They're both still disoriented. Yes, just leave them alone-- not too much alone, just be there when they need you. Good that you got them on a Friday so you have the weekend. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh Make Levees, Not War >>> Dot just came out and touched noses with Burt! I think I hear a >>> little growling and hissing now, so I have to go! [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Okay, maybe I should just be quiet and leave them alone. Just keep breathing.... (I sense a "nervous mother" syndrome developing.) They'll be fine, whether that means they actually hang out together or they keep to their own territories. I'm hoping for the former. SignatureRemember: It is To Laugh <http://tinyurl.com/2a5u8b> >> Maybe it wasn't a good idea to bring them both together. >> Individually, they're both friendly and easy to handle. I've carried >> them both around the house, and Burt and Dot have both tried to claim >> my lap at separate times. Maybe they're both only-kitty types? > And now Dot's starting to ignore Burt and explore on her own, coming > to me for pets and claiming a sunny window area for her own. Burt > seems to be confused and thinking, "What am I doing wrong? I swear I > was so much more intimidating five minutes ago!" :) > Okay, maybe I should just be quiet and leave them alone. Go to the pet store and get a Feliway diffuser. You plug it into the wall and it emits kitty feel-good pheremones and calms them down. I'm a True Believer now that I've installed one. Smudge and Licky still don't like each other much, but the volume and intensity of the squabbling has really decreased. It might be the perfect thing to help your two get to know each other in a calmer atmosphere. Also, it's probably better that you got them together - this way, the territory doesn't really belong to either of them. So there's not an already-established cat trying to protect its territory against the newcomer. Instead, they will both carve out their niches at the same time. I can understand that it's scary not knowing what will happen. Most likely, though, they will hiss and growl at each other for a while, but then will probably make friends, or at least, learn to tolerate each other. Joyce <snip> >Go to the pet store and get a Feliway diffuser. You plug it into the >wall and it emits kitty feel-good pheremones and calms them down. I'm [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > >Joyce Hi Tak, If you go to Petsmart to get a diffuser, log onto their website first and print out the web prices. The stores will charge the web price, which is quite a bit cheaper. I bought my original diffuser from Omaha Vaccine. Good luck with your new owners! They will get you back into cat shape soon! <G> Mishi (now to go distribute the basket of kitty toys a friend just gave me. <G>) > If you go to Petsmart to get a diffuser, log onto their website first > and print out the web prices. The stores will charge the web price, > which is quite a bit cheaper. I bought my original diffuser from Omaha > Vaccine. That's a good tip. I paid a lot of money for mine. Didn't get it at Petsmart, though. Actually, I'm not sure there *is* a Petsmart in my area. I went to Pet Food Express, which is a great store. Joyce >>>Dot just came out and touched noses with Burt! I think I hear a >>>little growling and hissing now, so I have to go! [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > >Okay, maybe I should just be quiet and leave them alone. They'll figure it out Tak... It's not surprising that the little boy is flinging himself into exploring his new home - at one year old he's still really a kitten... the older cat is much more cautious and set in her ways, but she'll adapt too. Hopefully it will end up with Dot (as the larger, older and more experienced cat) at the top of the pecking order and the kitten put in his place... > And now Dot's starting to ignore Burt and explore on her own, coming > to me for pets and claiming a sunny window area for her own. Burt > seems to be confused and thinking, "What am I doing wrong? I swear I > was so much more intimidating five minutes ago!" :) > > Okay, maybe I should just be quiet and leave them alone. I feel for you Tak. I know what its like to desperately want two kitties to get along. Cats are really very socially adept creatures - they'll work it out in cat language over the next couple of weeks. Susan M Otis and Chester > I guess I sound a little overanxious, but I've never had two cats > before. Burt, who seemed the smaller and shyer one seems to have > surprisingly taken the initiative, having claimed the whole house > for himself. He is concentrating on following Dot and keeping her > confined to corners and under furniture. My Splodge was like that. He was about 15 weeks old when he arrived in a house with 6 adult cats. He promptly claimed the prime armchair spot by a sunny window in the largest room in the house and stayed there for a week before any of the other cats dared set foot in the same room. He didn't even need to hiss. He had previously terrorized a family of four Somalis, and that takes some doing. His home before that (he got moved on a lot when he was little) had been with rabbits. They must have been like the one in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Now he gets on fine with the others. Doesn't snuggle up to them much but they're happy to share the same bed. ============== j-c ====== @ ====== purr . demon . co . uk ============== Jack Campin: 11 Third St, Newtongrange EH22 4PU, Scotland | tel 0131 660 4760 <http://www.purr.demon.co.uk/jack/> for CD-ROMs and free | fax 0870 0554 975 stuff: Scottish music, food intolerance, & Mac logic fonts | mob 07800 739 557 >>Dot just came out and touched noses with Burt! I think I hear a >>little growling and hissing now, so I have to go! [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > them both around the house, and Burt and Dot have both tried to claim > my lap at separate times. Maybe they're both only-kitty types? Unless they're growling and spitting and threatening to kill each other, a few days in the same environment should sort things out nicely - it's mostly a matter of establishing "pecking order", and you've already made a good start in getting a boy and a girl, instead of two of the same sex. >I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". >I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right >now anyway. :) Where did they go!? Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Give them time! Oh Tak, I'm so pleased for you. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh Make Levees, Not War > I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". > I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right > now anyway. :) Where did they go!? I turned on my computer this afternoon and this is the first thing I saw. I'm as thrilled as if they were my own. Jo > I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". > I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right now > anyway. :) Where did they go!? And now the fun begins. You won't be bored or lonesome from now on. Years ago, when Tiggy came to live with us, Friskie would have nothing to do with him. However, when Friskie went into his own box to sleep, little Tiggy would try to crawl in with him. Friskie would spit and sweat and Tiggy would back off. After a few tries, Tiggy succeeded in curling up with ?Friskie without waking him. When Friskie finally woke up and found him there he started grooming him. After that they were best buddies. Two cats are fun to watch. Best wishes for a happy household. MLB > I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". > I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right > now anyway. :) Where did they go!? Oh Tak I'm *SO* happy for you!!!! Betty has done her job and helped your heart to heal and open itself to two more masters in dire need of a slave. They are going to be amongst the most spoiled and loved kitties on the planet!!!!!!!!!!! It will be a while before I can consider opening my heart and home to another fur-baby, I still have a lot of healing to do first. SignatureHugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ > I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". > I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right > now anyway. :) Where did they go!? YAY!! ConCATulations! Happy dancing for you! Gennie and Marietta > I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". > I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right > now anyway. :) Where did they go!? Congratulations Tak! These little guys have found themselves a good home, so congratulations to them too. Dewi >I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". >I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right >now anyway. :) Where did they go!? TAK! Yippee!!!!! [[[hugs]]] (happy dancing) Congratulations! I'm so HAPPY for you! \^.^/ (and for your new friends too) Jeanne Hedge ============ http://www.jhedge.com > I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". > I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right > now anyway. :) Where did they go!? SQUEEEEEEEEeeeeeee!!!! I LOVE the names!!!! Oh I can't wait until they are comfy and we can see them. (((((((HHHHHHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGSSSSSSSSSSS))))))))) I'd give you a big kiss too if I was there! > I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". > I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right > now anyway. :) Where did they go!? OMG Tak, this has truly made my week! Congratulations on your new owners! Cheers Caroline S. > I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". > I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right > now anyway. :) Where did they go!? That's wonderful news! Congrats to you and to Dot and Burt! Donna Yay! New cousins! Captain and Stanley > I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". > I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right > now anyway. :) Where did they go!? Congratulations, Tak!! They'll get used to the place and used to you. Pretty soon you'll be tripping over them ;) When do we get to see pictures? Jill >Congratulations, Tak!! They'll get used to the place and used to you. >Pretty soon you'll be tripping over them ;) When do we get to see pictures? > >Jill I'm already tripping over them - they're both followers and leg weavers! There are links to a picture and a movie in another post in this thread. > >Congratulations, Tak!! They'll get used to the place and used to you. > >Pretty soon you'll be tripping over them ;) When do we get to see pictures? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > weavers! There are links to a picture and a movie in another post in > this thread. They are both beautiful cats. They're just enjoying the attention--I imagine they haven't had one-on-one (or one-on-two!) human attention in a while. They'll settle in. Bosley was an awful leg-rubber, I tripped on him constantly. Now he only does it when he's hungry. Good luck! Loved the videos & pics. Sherry >> Congratulations, Tak!! They'll get used to the place and used to >> you. Pretty soon you'll be tripping over them ;) When do we get to [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > weavers! There are links to a picture and a movie in another post in > this thread. I saw that after I replied to your intial post. They are lovely :) Don't worry, they'll learn to get along just fine. It's all very new to them (and to you!). Jill > I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". > I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right > now anyway. :) Where did they go!? Awwwww, Tak, this is the best news I've heard all week! I am so very happy for you, Dot and Burt. They'll get used to each other soon, just remember for every step forward there may be two steps backwards. I remember when I brought Selena home and I would think that she and Hobbes were getting along only to find them hissing and growling 30 minutes later. Everything is going to be fine. Relax and enjoy both of your new babies. Huggs and headbutts, Julie, Hobbes, Lacey, Sam and Barnabus > I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". > I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right > now anyway. :) Where did they go!? EXCELLENT!!!! Have lots of fun with bitties!!! Kristi > I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". > I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right > now anyway. :) Where did they go!? Concatulations, TAK! You've been adopted, again! =o) Since this is Dot and Burt's first night in their new home, I say give them time to get acclimated. It's new sounds, new smells, a new home and a new human and another cat to get used to all at once. Hissing is better than outright biting scratching screaming fights. They'll sort out their pecking order come around. One thing I tried when Izzy and Pan were scared new babies in their first home, was to sit down on the floor in the same room with them, and wait. Soon, little faces were peering around the corner, and before long they were creeping close to get a better look and sniff at me. If they'll already accept scritches and love from you, I think you can be confident that all will ultimately be well. =o) What lucky kitties to come home with you! What a good hoomin they picked! I'm sure Betty would be VERY pleased you've opened your heart and home to them. Melissa > I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". > I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right > now anyway. :) Where did they go!? Congratulaions! I'm so glad that you are now owned again :-) Dot and Burt are probably hiding in another dimension while they check you out, very soon they'll be all over you. I hope we see lots of stories, photos and videos over the coming months and years. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". > I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right > now anyway. :) Where did they go!? Whoo Hoo!!!! I'm *SO* happy for you and them Tak! Concatulations!! Helen M > I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". > I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right > now anyway. :) Where did they go!? Hooray!!!! SO happy to hear you brought Dot and Burt home, Tak! And by the sound of all your other posts in the thread, they are doing just fine. They both look beautiful, and those THUMBS! They have found the best home a kitty could find :-)))) Will look forward to reading how things went overnight! Deb. Signaturehttp://www.scientific-art.com "He looked a fierce and quarrelsome cat, but claw he never would; He only bit the ones he loved, because they tasted good." S. Greenfield Wow, Tak! That's the best news I've heard all week :-) Congratulations and I can't wait to hear all about their exploits. SignatureBritta Purring is an automatic safety valve device for dealing with happiness overflow. Check out pictures of Vino at: http://picasaweb.google.com/badwilson > I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". > I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right > now anyway. :) Where did they go!? Am 15.06.2007 schrieb Takayuki: > I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". > I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right > now anyway. :) Where did they go!? Tak, we are so happy for you and of course for Dot and Burt:-) They are lovely cats. Thanks for sharing the videos and pic:-) They will take over the house in no time. From all you wrote until now, I guess, they will settle just nicely:-) It is a normal cat thing, what is going on at your home. Congratulations that you are a slave again:-) I'm sure, Betty is pleased to see you happy again and is happy for Dot and Burt to have found such a good home:-) Purrs to you all from Inge & Volker and the catgang SignatureCatManiacs World: http://www.gwsystems.com/inge Hooray Tak!!!! As everyone is saying this is the best news all week! They're both lovely cats and I wouldn't worry that they seem to be keeping away from each other a bit, This has been a long day for both of them and this is their new home so they have to sort out the important stuff like the places that are best for a prolonged snooze. Also as there aren't any cats already in residence that should make things easier As for the fact they vanish...well.....I know the Fabulous Furballs are in the flat somewhere. The food level in the bowl has gone down and I am sure I had crunching noise, Dave tells me he saw Sarsi walk past towards the kitchen but I last saw a cat two hours ago. It's the afternoon and time for a seriously long nap and I could probably find them if I needed to but in my experience it's best to let sleeping cats lie Like me just say again, I am sooo glad for you and of course, for two very fortunate shelter kitties whose lives have just taken a mega turn for the better Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs >I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". >I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right >now anyway. :) Where did they go!? Congratulations Tak! They are both just adorable. They are very lucky to have found a new forever home with someone with a heart as large as yours. They will get used to each other in a very short time. Randy http://picasaweb.google.com/crmartin1 http://kittenwar.com/kittens/74045/ > I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". > I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right > now anyway. :) Where did they go!? Concatulations, Tak! Let the fun begin. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe Congratulations from St, Francis' Farm for Forlorn and Forsaken Females and Felines! (That's my house.) Cantate > I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". > I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right > now anyway. :) Where did they go!? lol and major congratulations on the new little ones :-) Ginger-lyn > I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". > I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right > now anyway. :) Where did they go!? Congratulations!! This is a big step, and you're gonna love it! Enjoy your new babies before they realize that they're really the ones in charge. (or is it too late already?) Jane - owned and operated by Princess Rita >Enjoy your new babies before they realize that they're really >the ones in charge. (or is it too late already?) It was probably too late when Tak saw them at the shelter! Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs HOLY $#*+!!!!! You got new babies! Congrats to the lucky new daddy and the lucky little ones who will get so much kitty love that they won't know what to do with it, so they play games like "Hide from Daddy." It's a simple game, the object of which is multifold: the little ones hide from Daddy and get used to their new home, and then they get all the fun of listening to Daddy scratch his head and make funny noises that have one syllable and four letters. Then they'll turn up and give you a little meowie and a nose-kiss and of course you'll forgive them for giving you palpitations. Are either of them little tuxies? I'm a sucker for formalwear. Blessed be, Baha >I've brought home two kitties from the shelter named "Dot" and "Burt". >I've closed off a lot of rooms, but they seem to be in hiding right >now anyway. :) Where did they go!? |
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