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Exciting News... Guess WHAT!
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Trish Allearz
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When I had Himy kittens, I got one back about 2 months later while the lady went on vacation. His brother was thrilled to death. They played and played and played. Then about 6 months later, the woman's son came home from college and wound up in the hospital. Turns out he was extremely allergic. This time when I brought him home, my boy no longer recognized him. I only had to keep him for 2 days (a friend was visiting from East Coast and she adopted him) but those 2 days were hell! I didnt know about quarantine (> 25 years ago!) and I only had the one litter box. My boy didn't let him near the litter box so the kitten jumped up on my hubby's lap and pee'd all over him. Hubby said that the kitten had a very content look on his face at that moment. Relief! LOL
Based on this, I would not count on them remembering each other!
Based on this, I would not count on them remembering each other!
bxrpwr
Savannah Super Cat
Hi everyone!
We have gotten Leo.. And brought him home. It's been around 4 hours. He will not leave his crate, and growls continuously when we are in the room, and if we ever get within 5 feet, he wants to attack.
I feel so bad for him. Being rehomed is so hard. And now he's in a new place. He has everything from his old place, but he's very angry still.
We put him in our bedroom, stupidly, thinking he would be happier with us rather in a completely other room. Now we can't really be in here, he is very defensive.
He will not come out of his crate at all. The door is open, and he can. His food and liter are very close. All his pillows and toys are also around.
With turbo and targa they adapted so well because they were babies. I feel like I'm torturing poor Leo.
All in all, no pictures. Slightly worried about going to bed tonight.
Yes, I know it's only been a few hours. I've just never seen this much aggression from a cat. But I'm very hopeful and understanding that it will take time. Just feel bad.
We have gotten Leo.. And brought him home. It's been around 4 hours. He will not leave his crate, and growls continuously when we are in the room, and if we ever get within 5 feet, he wants to attack.
I feel so bad for him. Being rehomed is so hard. And now he's in a new place. He has everything from his old place, but he's very angry still.
We put him in our bedroom, stupidly, thinking he would be happier with us rather in a completely other room. Now we can't really be in here, he is very defensive.
He will not come out of his crate at all. The door is open, and he can. His food and liter are very close. All his pillows and toys are also around.
With turbo and targa they adapted so well because they were babies. I feel like I'm torturing poor Leo.
All in all, no pictures. Slightly worried about going to bed tonight.
Yes, I know it's only been a few hours. I've just never seen this much aggression from a cat. But I'm very hopeful and understanding that it will take time. Just feel bad.
Pam Flachs
Savannah Super Cat
You hit the nail right on the head. Leo is scared and confused...but NOT aggressive. He is reacting the only way he knows, and that is defensively. He probably smells your other cats and that adds to his confusion....his reaction is hissing, spitting or growling and flailing his arms at you, correct?
Can you close the door to the crate if he has not left it, (wear heavy gloves) then move him to the quieter room you originally intended for him? Judging by his reaction, the quieter room will be better for him. If you cannot move him where he is now without a fight or upsetting him further, leave him there in your room, and you may just have to sleep in the room he is supposed to be in. He may calm down significantly overnight. I would leave him be tonight since he has everything he needs. If you must go in your room to get pajamas or work clothing, try putting a blanket or towel over the crate and make your visit short and matter of fact. The crate covering will give him added security when you do have to go into the room, but resist the urge to peek at him. Keeping eye contact to a minimum will help him out, too, but don't be afraid to talk calmly and briefly to him reassuring him everything will be all right.
Yes it will take time, but perhaps not as long as you fear. And very good you are understanding AND hopeful he will come around, and he will. Don't beat yourself up for putting him in your room....but be prepared to be sleeping elsewhere tonight or for the next few nights....
Can you close the door to the crate if he has not left it, (wear heavy gloves) then move him to the quieter room you originally intended for him? Judging by his reaction, the quieter room will be better for him. If you cannot move him where he is now without a fight or upsetting him further, leave him there in your room, and you may just have to sleep in the room he is supposed to be in. He may calm down significantly overnight. I would leave him be tonight since he has everything he needs. If you must go in your room to get pajamas or work clothing, try putting a blanket or towel over the crate and make your visit short and matter of fact. The crate covering will give him added security when you do have to go into the room, but resist the urge to peek at him. Keeping eye contact to a minimum will help him out, too, but don't be afraid to talk calmly and briefly to him reassuring him everything will be all right.
Yes it will take time, but perhaps not as long as you fear. And very good you are understanding AND hopeful he will come around, and he will. Don't beat yourself up for putting him in your room....but be prepared to be sleeping elsewhere tonight or for the next few nights....
Carykd7kau
Reincarnated cat Moderator
DO NOT give up It may take a little time, but he will come around. I had a similar reaction form Azidi, but aggression was replaced by fear. SHe came around. I think Leo will too.
Leo is upset and afraid, not unexpected since he has just been ripped away from everything and everyone that is important and loved in his world, and he is blaming you of course because he has no clue of the decisions that his humans have made for him. I agree with Pam, if you can, move him to another room where he can be left alone to calm down and eventually emerge to explore his new world. Patience will be what is needed in order to win him over but I do believe that things will start to look better in time.