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In about 11 hours, we will have a new cat. Well, maybe.
A very, very cute <1 yr old cat adopted ali_wildgoose's uncle, who May Not Have A Cat. And who has several dogs, anyway. Soooo, we're going to be taking care of the cat for the weekend while said uncle is on a trip, and if it works out, well, maybe the cat will stay.
Over the last few days of thinking about this, I've decided that I'm okay with this idea. Uncle has really built up this cat, saying that he's really sweet, very adoring, quiet, has yet to claw or knead, is housebroken, etc. and he's given him all the must-have care for a cat that wanders in off the street. Conditions are good. Now, of course, he and Julien just need to not beat the crap out of each other more than once, and need to not get into any pissing contests over our furniture, because those are the two Dealbreakers.
It helps that Ali has figured out the perfect name for the li'l guy. Since Julien is, properly, Julian Bashir, the new guy will be Miles O'Brien if he works out. The fact that Ali has found the perfect name pretty much means that I'm doomed as far as this cat goes.
One thing I am very very unsure of: What is the best way to introduce these cats? How can I make the transition easier for 15-year-old Julien? How can we have them not tear each other apart?
A very, very cute <1 yr old cat adopted ali_wildgoose's uncle, who May Not Have A Cat. And who has several dogs, anyway. Soooo, we're going to be taking care of the cat for the weekend while said uncle is on a trip, and if it works out, well, maybe the cat will stay.
Over the last few days of thinking about this, I've decided that I'm okay with this idea. Uncle has really built up this cat, saying that he's really sweet, very adoring, quiet, has yet to claw or knead, is housebroken, etc. and he's given him all the must-have care for a cat that wanders in off the street. Conditions are good. Now, of course, he and Julien just need to not beat the crap out of each other more than once, and need to not get into any pissing contests over our furniture, because those are the two Dealbreakers.
It helps that Ali has figured out the perfect name for the li'l guy. Since Julien is, properly, Julian Bashir, the new guy will be Miles O'Brien if he works out. The fact that Ali has found the perfect name pretty much means that I'm doomed as far as this cat goes.
One thing I am very very unsure of: What is the best way to introduce these cats? How can I make the transition easier for 15-year-old Julien? How can we have them not tear each other apart?