Okay, I followed the quarantine period, and other than the sniffles, Cayenne is good to go.
So first we introduced her to Hershey, the five old domestic. He hisses at her.... and just does not want to be near her, nothing forced. Cayenne on the other hand is totally curiously about Hershey. So I think they just need to know each other.
So the next test were the dogs. These are friendly to cats, and lick Hershey over as if he was small dog. They are curious about her, and one on one not aggressive to her at all.... but she definitely goes into defensive posture and hisses at them. So no problem, we will have a slow period of introductions. I am thinking I have a big wire crate, and put a dog in it, and then let her in the same room. Then they could get the near interaction and comfort/safety , before letting them interact directly.
I figure the quarantine was two weeks, and the get to know you period could be two months. Does that sound about right? Any other ideas.
David
So first we introduced her to Hershey, the five old domestic. He hisses at her.... and just does not want to be near her, nothing forced. Cayenne on the other hand is totally curiously about Hershey. So I think they just need to know each other.
So the next test were the dogs. These are friendly to cats, and lick Hershey over as if he was small dog. They are curious about her, and one on one not aggressive to her at all.... but she definitely goes into defensive posture and hisses at them. So no problem, we will have a slow period of introductions. I am thinking I have a big wire crate, and put a dog in it, and then let her in the same room. Then they could get the near interaction and comfort/safety , before letting them interact directly.
I figure the quarantine was two weeks, and the get to know you period could be two months. Does that sound about right? Any other ideas.
David