Re: [Felvtalk] Cats not getting along
None of my cats sleep together either. They are affectionate with me, but not each other. They either ignore each other or have hiss, spit, yowling arguments along with a few well placed swats at each other. I wonder if this is because all 14 of my cats were rescues who all arrived here at different times. None of them were kittens who grew up together, tho some were kittens when I took them in. The kittens are accepted better by the others, and the most difficult cats to introduce are grown males who remain a threat to my other males even tho they've been neutered immediately. Our house is large, and they have plenty of room, toys, climbing trees, cat condos as well as port holes to three outside enclosures. You'd think this would make them happy, but the tension in our household is ongoing, unless all 14 happen to be sleeping at the same time :-( Lorrie On 12-15, Bonnie Hogue wrote: Beverly Oh, how I long for a home like yours! I agree about the intro, and I've tried to do it right with everyone. The most recent one was Lucky, and he's doing well and seems accepted by all. But there are tensions, especially between Stormy and the other girl, Miya Chan (she's a rehabilitated feral). I think boy cats are mellower, more accepting. I would love to see everyone curled up together on the couch or my bed, or playing together. Sigh. Thanks for another perspective! Bonnie - Original Message - From: Beverly Hi Bonnie, I must beg to differ that most cats prefer to be the only! I have five male cats (aged fifteen years to six months) in our small apartment and they are all best buds. They rumble and tumble and play, and curl up and sleep together when they get tired. I don't think any of them would do well as an only cat. Most of my friends and family also have multiple cats that are great friends. It's all about the introduction - a slow, careful introduction of a new cat to the resident cats can lead to a very happy relationship. Just my two cents. Beverly ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Cats not getting along
Wow, Lorrie, good for you for taking in 14 felines! I often wonder how these cat colonies one reads about manage, for I've never seen a totally peaceful group. In my experience, everyone finds their spot where they are comfortable and secure, then that's it. One furry body out of place and the whole bunch get in a tizzy. But, as I told my little clan this morning while it was pouring rain outside, At least you guys are warm, dry, safe and don't have to hunt for your next meal. So it beats the alternative! ~Bonnie - Original Message - From: Lorrie felineres...@kvinet.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 8:11 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cats not getting along None of my cats sleep together either. They are affectionate with me, but not each other. They either ignore each other or have hiss, spit, yowling arguments along with a few well placed swats at each other. I wonder if this is because all 14 of my cats were rescues who all arrived here at different times. None of them were kittens who grew up together, tho some were kittens when I took them in. The kittens are accepted better by the others, and the most difficult cats to introduce are grown males who remain a threat to my other males even tho they've been neutered immediately. Our house is large, and they have plenty of room, toys, climbing trees, cat condos as well as port holes to three outside enclosures. You'd think this would make them happy, but the tension in our household is ongoing, unless all 14 happen to be sleeping at the same time :-( Lorrie On 12-15, Bonnie Hogue wrote: Beverly Oh, how I long for a home like yours! I agree about the intro, and I've tried to do it right with everyone. The most recent one was Lucky, and he's doing well and seems accepted by all. But there are tensions, especially between Stormy and the other girl, Miya Chan (she's a rehabilitated feral). I think boy cats are mellower, more accepting. I would love to see everyone curled up together on the couch or my bed, or playing together. Sigh. Thanks for another perspective! Bonnie - Original Message - From: Beverly Hi Bonnie, I must beg to differ that most cats prefer to be the only! I have five male cats (aged fifteen years to six months) in our small apartment and they are all best buds. They rumble and tumble and play, and curl up and sleep together when they get tired. I don't think any of them would do well as an only cat. Most of my friends and family also have multiple cats that are great friends. It's all about the introduction - a slow, careful introduction of a new cat to the resident cats can lead to a very happy relationship. Just my two cents. Beverly ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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My Buddy Cat died in September from FeLV. I finally found another kitty that I would like to adopt from a shelter from KY near Lexington. I live in PA. Does anyone live near Lexington? I would be willing to pay for gas and an extra $100 if someone can drive half way (4-5 hours) and meet me. I want to surprise my daughter and husband for Christmas. Dawn ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Cats not getting along
Please remember that a group of people, especially siblings, argue. It is part of being individuals. If they all got along together all the time and agreed on every thing their lives would be boring. On Dec 19, 2010, at 12:14 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote: Wow, Lorrie, good for you for taking in 14 felines! I often wonder how these cat colonies one reads about manage, for I've never seen a totally peaceful group. In my experience, everyone finds their spot where they are comfortable and secure, then that's it. One furry body out of place and the whole bunch get in a tizzy. But, as I told my little clan this morning while it was pouring rain outside, At least you guys are warm, dry, safe and don't have to hunt for your next meal. So it beats the alternative! ~Bonnie - Original Message - From: Lorrie felineres...@kvinet.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 8:11 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cats not getting along None of my cats sleep together either. They are affectionate with me, but not each other. They either ignore each other or have hiss, spit, yowling arguments along with a few well placed swats at each other. I wonder if this is because all 14 of my cats were rescues who all arrived here at different times. None of them were kittens who grew up together, tho some were kittens when I took them in. The kittens are accepted better by the others, and the most difficult cats to introduce are grown males who remain a threat to my other males even tho they've been neutered immediately. Our house is large, and they have plenty of room, toys, climbing trees, cat condos as well as port holes to three outside enclosures. You'd think this would make them happy, but the tension in our household is ongoing, unless all 14 happen to be sleeping at the same time :-( Lorrie On 12-15, Bonnie Hogue wrote: Beverly Oh, how I long for a home like yours! I agree about the intro, and I've tried to do it right with everyone. The most recent one was Lucky, and he's doing well and seems accepted by all. But there are tensions, especially between Stormy and the other girl, Miya Chan (she's a rehabilitated feral). I think boy cats are mellower, more accepting. I would love to see everyone curled up together on the couch or my bed, or playing together. Sigh. Thanks for another perspective! Bonnie - Original Message - From: Beverly Hi Bonnie, I must beg to differ that most cats prefer to be the only! I have five male cats (aged fifteen years to six months) in our small apartment and they are all best buds. They rumble and tumble and play, and curl up and sleep together when they get tired. I don't think any of them would do well as an only cat. Most of my friends and family also have multiple cats that are great friends. It's all about the introduction - a slow, careful introduction of a new cat to the resident cats can lead to a very happy relationship. Just my two cents. Beverly ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Cats not getting along
We probably have the largest number of cats! Everyone gets along because of the way I introduce new ones. There are a few cats who would love to be the only cat, but have learned to co-exist. They know each others' space and respect it. Once in a while, there's a little melee...nothing serious! Some make individual friends, others make group friends..a few are loners. They are so grateful to have a roof over their heads, a warm dry place to crash and plenty of food - some don't even use the outdoor enclosure(s) during the warm months! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 5:00 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cats not getting along Please remember that a group of people, especially siblings, argue. It is part of being individuals. If they all got along together all the time and agreed on every thing their lives would be boring. On Dec 19, 2010, at 12:14 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote: Wow, Lorrie, good for you for taking in 14 felines! I often wonder how these cat colonies one reads about manage, for I've never seen a totally peaceful group. In my experience, everyone finds their spot where they are comfortable and secure, then that's it. One furry body out of place and the whole bunch get in a tizzy. But, as I told my little clan this morning while it was pouring rain outside, At least you guys are warm, dry, safe and don't have to hunt for your next meal. So it beats the alternative! ~Bonnie - Original Message - From: Lorrie felineres...@kvinet.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 8:11 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cats not getting along None of my cats sleep together either. They are affectionate with me, but not each other. They either ignore each other or have hiss, spit, yowling arguments along with a few well placed swats at each other. I wonder if this is because all 14 of my cats were rescues who all arrived here at different times. None of them were kittens who grew up together, tho some were kittens when I took them in. The kittens are accepted better by the others, and the most difficult cats to introduce are grown males who remain a threat to my other males even tho they've been neutered immediately. Our house is large, and they have plenty of room, toys, climbing trees, cat condos as well as port holes to three outside enclosures. You'd think this would make them happy, but the tension in our household is ongoing, unless all 14 happen to be sleeping at the same time :-( Lorrie On 12-15, Bonnie Hogue wrote: Beverly Oh, how I long for a home like yours! I agree about the intro, and I've tried to do it right with everyone. The most recent one was Lucky, and he's doing well and seems accepted by all. But there are tensions, especially between Stormy and the other girl, Miya Chan (she's a rehabilitated feral). I think boy cats are mellower, more accepting. I would love to see everyone curled up together on the couch or my bed, or playing together. Sigh. Thanks for another perspective! Bonnie - Original Message - From: Beverly Hi Bonnie, I must beg to differ that most cats prefer to be the only! I have five male cats (aged fifteen years to six months) in our small apartment and they are all best buds. They rumble and tumble and play, and curl up and sleep together when they get tired. I don't think any of them would do well as an only cat. Most of my friends and family also have multiple cats that are great friends. It's all about the introduction - a slow, careful introduction of a new cat to the resident cats can lead to a very happy relationship. Just my two cents. Beverly ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Cats not getting along
I can handle a few spats. I can no longer handle the aggression displayed by one of my cats towards several of the others. It's so bad that I'm seriously considering rehoming him into a single-cat household. Blizzard will literally try to kill Jet, Percy, Charlie and Tiger. They have to be kept separate at all times - Blizzard gets his time out and the other 4 have to be shut up in the bathroom. Bliz is fine with most everybody else, but in general dislikes other cats. Some nights I am woken up over and over again by fights and squabbling, and he is the instigator. I've had him for 2 years - I took him from somebody who was being evicted. It's always been a problem, but because he gets worked up and can attack people also (I have the scars to prove it) I've been reluctant to give him away. I'm afraid he'd tick somebody off and wind up in a shelter or thrown outside. If I can't find him a home I'll have to build him an outdoor enclosure. My house is small and he can't go into the spare room because I keep baby turtles there, and my positives are in the garage. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Umm... I live 20 minutes from Lexington. I'm driving to Cincinnati area the evening of the 22nd. But that is as far as I can drive the cat. Call if you want me to do that leg of the transport. 502-545-8025 Sent from my iPhone On Dec 19, 2010, at 4:05 PM, Dawn Bartholomew dba...@ptd.net wrote: My Buddy Cat died in September from FeLV. I finally found another kitty that I would like to adopt from a shelter from KY near Lexington. I live in PA. Does anyone live near Lexington? I would be willing to pay for gas and an extra $100 if someone can drive half way (4-5 hours) and meet me. I want to surprise my daughter and husband for Christmas. Dawn ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Cats not getting along
Have you looked into homeopathy?I'm not learnt enough yet to do anything than point out a possible area to look into. My situation is my cats aggression ( sounds a lot like yours but not quite as aggressive with me) I can trace directly to the presence of the other cats. She was the first cat. And she's upset I have allowed other cats here in her space. Poor kitty. Was the cat that is aggressive the first cat there? I've only just started looking into it, and I have had very good responses to hylands bioplasma which a couple of my cats will now eagerly eat out of my hand, It definitely calms the cats (and me) - but I don't think it's quite enough for an aggression issue like you describe and which I have at my house, but it might be a start for the kitty household to lower everyone's stress level. I previously tried but haven't had any luck at all with bach remedies, if your interested in going that route - but maybe you'll have better luck, http://abchomeopathy.com/forum2.php/18757/ has a message post about halfway down the page with a good overview and description of how to choose remedies for cat aggression. I plan to use that as a starting point for one of my cats who hates my semi-feral. I recommend googling the solution there which fits best to make sure they stated the correct information. And possibly working with a homeopath, as this is a little confusing to sort out. Unfortunately, that's all I know so far. Not much. yet. But maybe it will start you off in a good direction. Dana On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 7:34 PM, LauraM hingebacktorto...@yahoo.com wrote: I can handle a few spats. I can no longer handle the aggression displayed by one of my cats towards several of the others. It's so bad that I'm seriously considering rehoming him into a single-cat household. Blizzard will literally try to kill Jet, Percy, Charlie and Tiger. They have to be kept separate at all times - Blizzard gets his time out and the other 4 have to be shut up in the bathroom. Bliz is fine with most everybody else, but in general dislikes other cats. Some nights I am woken up over and over again by fights and squabbling, and he is the instigator. I've had him for 2 years - I took him from somebody who was being evicted. It's always been a problem, but because he gets worked up and can attack people also (I have the scars to prove it) I've been reluctant to give him away. I'm afraid he'd tick somebody off and wind up in a shelter or thrown outside. If I can't find him a home I'll have to build him an outdoor enclosure. My house is small and he can't go into the spare room because I keep baby turtles there, and my positives are in the garage. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
