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19. Going out to get a baby gate today

Sun Jul 12, 2015, 07:46 PM

Jul 2015

That way, they can have visual contact while still having a physical barrier between them.
I'll go 2-3 days with that arrangement, and see how it goes.

Opie was let out in the main area of the house today (Krishna was outside, with the curtain drawn,
so she couldn't see inside).

Opie timidly went out and looked around ,seemingly fearful of running into the other cat he can
surely smell all over the house.

I could guess at this pont that Opie will be the scared one while Krishna will be upset/angry.
Can't be certain ofcourse, but that's the way it looks like it could turn out.

Man, cats can have as much drama in their lives as people, that's for sure.

(ofcourse, much of the drama is probably mine).

Here are some related pictures, for anyone who might be interested ...
http://wearenotsoulsofunknownorigin.blogspot.com/2015/07/the-2-beings-i-pray-can-co-exist.html

For anyone still not bored yet, here's my elegy to the wonderful Mukluk ...
http://wearenotsoulsofunknownorigin.blogspot.com/search?q=mukluk

As much as with some special people I have known, I consider myself lucky
to have known these sentient beings we call, "animals".

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Seeking "cat-whisperer" advice ---- RE: New Cat in the house, compatibility with my older cat, etc [View all] nikto Jul 2015 OP

Since neither one has a history of aggression Le Taz Hot Jul 2015 #1

you might try chloes1 Jul 2015 #2

Open the door! It's time. You've done your prep work riderinthestorm Jul 2015 #3

A few ideas... Ino Jul 2015 #4

^^^ Very good advice. MH1 Jul 2015 #8

i think you've done what you can fizzgig Jul 2015 #5

Suggest you also post this in the DU "Home aand Family" Group DinahMoeHum Jul 2015 #6

If they're both LiberalElite Jul 2015 #7

If you've had you new fur baby Opie only in the den since she arrived, I would let her out Fla Dem Jul 2015 #9

That is a really good suggestion nt artislife Jul 2015 #20

Catnip? shenmue Jul 2015 #10

I went through this in February, when I got Raven. Archae Jul 2015 #11

Actually, I'm not good at introducing cats.... zanana1 Jul 2015 #12

Thanks so much for all the advice! nikto Jul 2015 #13

I used a baby gate. Avalux Jul 2015 #14

Where do I buy those--Target? nikto Jul 2015 #15

Target has them, that's where I got mine. Avalux Jul 2015 #16

purchase a small doggie crate Corgigal Jul 2015 #17

Make sure they both have their own spots to hang out privately - spots on shelves are good bettyellen Jul 2015 #18

Going out to get a baby gate today nikto Jul 2015 #19

I became a pet sitter when my soul kitty left me artislife Jul 2015 #21

Thanks! nikto Jul 2015 #25

So kind of you to adopt an older kitteh. Opie has a great snagglepuss Jul 2015 #22

Just a warning, I don't know any cat that wouldn't go right over a baby gate riderinthestorm Jul 2015 #23

The one I got is about 40-inches tall --still jumpable, but so far, no problems nikto Jul 2015 #26

Here's what a local cat rescue sanctuary recommends for introducing new cats mnhtnbb Jul 2015 #24

I'm sort of doing this, but with a 40-inch tall baby gate in the den door nikto Jul 2015 #27

Both cats are pretty shy, and are mostly avoiding any contact for now nikto Jul 2015 #28

It's a good sign one is not being aggressive. Arugula Latte Jul 2015 #30

Really good advice on this thread. hamsterjill Jul 2015 #29

Thank you! nikto Jul 2015 #31

REPORT: It's 3-weeks later, and I am worried nikto Jul 2015 #32

Couple things. MH1 Jul 2015 #35

Thanks for the reassurance nikto Aug 2015 #37

Catnip and hugs shenmue Jul 2015 #36

I was going to post/smart-ass, but seeing "my beloved elderly Ragdoll male died," just: condolences UTUSN Jul 2015 #33

When the elderly female tabby my sister had adopted wound up at my folks' house, our male Siamese nomorenomore08 Jul 2015 #34

For anyone who followed the "Cat-Whisperer" thread--A cat story still seeking a Hollywood ending ... nikto Sep 2015 #38