First Contact and Negotiations Begin

[lavendertook]

When we left off, it was Saturday night, the last night of Chanuka, and I had just brought Pecan Pie home and set her up in the bathroom for the night with beds and plenty of toys, and she was a happy kitten with a constant motor boat purr, though she'd try to walk out every time I came to the bathroom during the night.

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[just_ann_now]

Eeek! This is painfully reminiscent of when we brought Natalie into our household, to Jenna's shock. (Spoiler: it was not a good year.) I will be heading out of town for two weeks today, so I'll make a note to myself to check in when I get back to catch up with this.

[lavendertook]

How old were they each and what went wrong and how did it turn out after the year? I hope you have a good trip and I'll look forward to hearing from you when you get back. Stay safe! <3

[just_ann_now]

We did everything wrong, where you seem to be doing everything right *grin* Spur of the moment cat adoption. "Look, Jenna, here's a new friend for you! " "Hell no", said Jenna. She would attack Natalie at every opportunity - we had to keep them completely separate. Natalie lived in my husband's office (and therefore adores him and is his constant companion.) The situation resolved itself after 10 months when Jenna, who had a heart condition, passed away. She died at home, and I let Natalie see and sniff the body. But Natalie's personality blossomed immediately, like, that very day - now she's a very friendly, talkative catty. We've promised her she'll remain an only cat, though - none of us want to go through that experience again

[lavendertook]

Awwwwww!!!! Poor Jenna, but glad Natalie got a chance to bloom. Most cats are less flexible in their senior years, so it's harder to get them to take to a new cat, but I think the less dominant a personality the new one is, the better. I started out being a one cat woman, because they bond tighter with you when solo, but I've come to think it's better for them if they have a cat companion--it's a matter of getting the chemistry right, and giving them a slow intro. If you have a cat who needs to be Number 1, then you can get them a companion who doesn't need that--but you're best getting them from a foster who really knows their personality to help you avoid getting a closet diva. If you decide you want to try to get another, I'd be glad to help with cat mediation tips. (-:

[shirebound]

I'm so glad to be back on LJ and getting up-to-date on your Kitty Saga! I love every post, every pic, and your way of telling a story. *beams and bounces*

[lavendertook]

I'm glad you're back, too. Thank you for reading! *hugs you*

[addie71]

Shuri is adorable. I'm looking forward to reading how their relationship progresses.

[lavendertook]

She is. Thank you!

[lindahoyland]

They are both stunning kittens. I was lucky mine settled in quickly with each other. I'm crossing my fingers this gripping tale has a happy ending.

[lavendertook]

Thank you--I think they are, too. I had a friend on my dream width ask for spoilers after the first entry because he needed to know if it would be a happy ending or not. I will give you one if you need it too.