Hello

[Brigitte Cowell]

There's just so much you can do. Even from the other side, as a breeder I've made mistakes in selecting the buyer of a kitten... I do my best but then people often tell you what they perceive you want to hear. We make mistakes and we move on.... so all you can do now is look after your furbabies as best you can ...live and learn

 

[shelby]

Hi everyone!
My name is Anastasia, and I am a proud owner of two drop-dead gorgeous Savannah girls - Juliet and Isis. They are 9 months old. I never realized a cat could bring so much joy into a person's life, because the regular calico my family had when I was young was just a shadow in the house, and an occasional destroyer of things. Not to say that my little girls are saints, because we're already looking into buying new couches, but WOW are they smart. But I'm sure I'm preaching to the quire.
The main reason I'm here however, is Juliet (the beauty in the avatar). From the time I brought her home she had intestinal and emotional issues, which after reading the thread on trichamonas led me to the eureka moment. I will continue my story there. Nice to be here, and hopefully you guys can lead me in the right direction for answers.

I meant to ask if you brought these girls into your home at the same time and...are they litter mates? If this is the case...one may have handled the change very well......on the other hand..the other could be one of those that did not accept change very well.. The kitty friend probably comforts her and she has no need for you..other than for food. I would have her checked for medical reasons first and then consider separating them for a bit to see if the shy girl starts to come around. It is a known fact that some cats just make themselves at home right from the start. Others are not as forgiving as to being taken away from all they have ever known. different smells, different people..different animals all can really make a difference when they leave the home they were born in. I will say...regardless of the different baby...love her for what she is...not what you would wish her to be. I am sure she had rather be outgoing and get some of the attention she sees the friend getting.

 

[AlphaZ]

They are litter mates. It was just them two from birth as far as I know. I think the breeder didn't socialize with them... like ever, they were in the cage with their mother for the first month or so of their life. So it's possible Juliet just became introverted, while Isis is a tomboyish extrovert. She relies on her sister to lead the way, and avoids people, I'm the only one she comes to, in fact she's very attached to me, follows me everywhere, and sits by me (or on me) when I'm on the computer. She's very affectionate, but her affection is coupled with this almost masochistic fear. She's incredibly smart too, I've been playing fetch with her since she was 6 months old, and she always brings the ball right into my hands, or if I'm busy sets it down by my feet. I could go on for days about her. I love her just the way she is, and actually love the fact that they are so different, because I get the best of both worlds.

 

[AlphaZ]

ok, so as you can see I tried to insert a pic of Isis... didn't work. Let's try a link?

http://www.use.com/6520cd064be78c496ec7

 

[Brigitte Cowell]

I think if you can resolve her diarrhea issue you may see a different kitty just from that one change... just a relaxing of her and from there you may see progress. I understand how much you love her anyway though, and I tend to bond to the more delicate souls that way... they seem to need us more...

 

[admin]

ok, so as you can see I tried to insert a pic of Isis... didn't work. Let's try a link?

http://www.use.com/6520cd064be78c496ec7

Anastasia, here are her pictures...all you have to do is select Upload a File when you are about to post and select the photos from your computer...she is really a nice girl!

 

[AlphaZ]

Thank you so much, the last picture really speaks volumes I think .

 

[Patti]

ok, so as you can see I tried to insert a pic of Isis... didn't work. Let's try a link?

http://www.use.com/6520cd064be78c496ec7

Isis is a real beauty!