Considering a yorkie,but have a Siamese cat in the house - YorkieTalk.com Forums

FinerImage · 03-18-2011, 04:01 AM

Hello,

I am considering adopting a 12 month old yorkie. We are excited to welcome the yorkie into our family.

Around 2 years ago, we adopted a Siamese cat. The cat is now 10 years old. Her original owner had a hard time placing her in a home. One family had to return her because she would poop and pee all over the place. This family also had a dog. The original owner believes that her behavior was due to being placed in a new environment. Our cat has no experience with other pets with the exception of my daughter's turtle. She stares at the turtle and walks away.

We are concerned about our cat getting along with the yorkie. The yorkie we are adopting currently lives with two other cats. Would we create an unhealthy and uncomfortable environment for both? My plan is to separate them as much as possible and slowly introduce the to each other. Our cat is a pretty big cat and loves being the center of attention. We often have to step over her as she would not move out of our walking path. Help!!! We need to make a decision fairly soon.

babbsiam44 · 03-18-2011, 04:10 AM

Welcome to Yorkie Talk.

It's hard to say what could happen. If you are planning on seperating and introducing slowly then I say that's a good idea. Is the cat de-clawed? I cannot tell you whether you should or shouldn't adopt this little one. I would hate for you to do that and then a major problem arises then you would be in the position to rehome the yorkie.

From experience my mother has a cat who has not been around dogs. She babysat my Elsa when I went out of town one time and though they did not like each other they made distance between themselves. When Elsa left the cat was kind of distant and a little pissed at my mother.

I wish you the best and keep us posted.

chachi · 03-18-2011, 04:12 AM

Well it could go well or not shes an older cat. I have a older cat that didnt like my yorkies at first but later accepted them so it can work but sometimes takes time. The older cat would hiss and growl at them everytime they were near her for a good 2 months before she accepted them.

lexi43 · 03-18-2011, 05:04 AM

Speaking of a person with 15 cats and 5 puppies one of them being a yorkie I think it could work if you give it time. We had the cats awhile before getting the dogs and I agree it was an adjustment on both sides. Do you have a home where the cat can get away from the dog and have a private place for itself. We also have a Siamese cat that came with the house when we bought it. The cat is about 7 years old but she spends her time in the closet down in the basement. Some cats stay downstairs because of the dogs (btw) it's a finished basement with air conditioning in the summer and heat in the winter. The cats that come upstairs get along fine with the dogs and when they get disguested they go downstairs. We never seperated the dogs and cats. We show the cats and the dogs equal love and attention and it seems to work. That's why I asked if you have a big enough place for everybody.

yavenay · 03-18-2011, 05:09 AM

When I got my yorkie, my cat was 10 yrs old and while they are not the best of friends, they are able to co-exist peacefully together. It did take some time to get a adjusted but for the most part they tolerate each other.

I will say this, Brandi my yorkie is very possessive. The only time they do get into a fight is when they both want my attention at the same time. Zoey the cat is capable of sharing me with Brandi, however Brandi is not. She gets very possesive and jealous if I show the cat too much attention or if the cat wants to lay on my lap. You'll just have to make sure to try and correct that behavior should it arise. Other than that, they just sort of exist in the same space without any fighting at all.

Your yorkie is still a puppy so just make sure the kitty has a place to escape that's all her own when she's not in the mood to deal with the playfulness of a puppy.

One other thing, make sure you place the kitty's food dish somewhere up high. My cat for the first 3 days almost starved before I realized Brandi was eating her food too.lol

Cha Cha · 03-18-2011, 05:44 AM

I think you have a lot of things going in your favor. The Yorkie is older. At 12 months, still very playful, but not as much so as an unrelenting younger pup. The Yorkie is also used to being around cats which is good. As long as the cat can get up and away from the dog, and the dog is not get between the cat and it's litterbox/food, I think you'll be fine. Cats are generally social and inquisitive creatures. There will obviously be an adjustment time for all, but I think it can work.

John Stelting · 03-18-2011, 08:51 AM

I have a 10 yr old Sim. cat and 2 Yorkies...... they are all great buddies. Before we got out youngest (5 mos old) the cat and our other Yorkie were always playing with each other.........

mkbartz · 03-18-2011, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by lexi43

We also have a Siamese cat that came with the house when we bought it.

AHAHAHA that is hilarious!

FinerImage · 03-18-2011, 09:08 AM

Thanks everyone for your quick responses. I really am torn on making this decision. My cat's previous owner does not think that she will do well in this situation ;(

My co-workers are trying to talk me out of it because they believe that my home will become a war zone. I REALLY would like to adopt this dog however, perhaps the timing is not right.

So confused!!!!

yavenay · 03-18-2011, 09:38 AM

My cat Zoey was an "only child" before I got my yorkie and I thought she was gonna have some issues too but she really didn't. When I brought Brandi home, she basically just walked up to her and sniffed her and that was it. If Brandi got on her nerves, Zoey would just give her a few "love" taps (claws in) and Brandi would leave her alone.

Personally I think it would be okay unless your cat has some behavioral or health issues. Turns out it wasn't as big of a deal as I thought it was going to be. I was so worried about how Zoey was going to act but she hardly pays my yorkie any attention and both of them are very happy.

miabellaamoure · 03-18-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by lexi43

Speaking of a person with 15 cats and 5 puppies one of them being a yorkie I think it could work if you give it time. We had the cats awhile before getting the dogs and I agree it was an adjustment on both sides. Do you have a home where the cat can get away from the dog and have a private place for itself. We also have a Siamese cat that came with the house when we bought it. The cat is about 7 years old but she spends her time in the closet down in the basement. Some cats stay downstairs because of the dogs (btw) it's a finished basement with air conditioning in the summer and heat in the winter. The cats that come upstairs get along fine with the dogs and when they get disguested they go downstairs. We never seperated the dogs and cats. We show the cats and the dogs equal love and attention and it seems to work. That's why I asked if you have a big enough place for everybody.

15 cats and 5 dogs?

Now that is a lot of furbabies...how do you do it?

Now back on topic (

)...I had my three Yorkie

Girls before I adopted a Persian Cat, Miss Tallulah and what I did was gave her a gated bathroom in the hallway to "observe" the little Girls to get used to them especially, since she had come from a home of 150+ cats....she had no clue what Yorkies were! She observed, the Girls observed and then about a week later, I removed one of the gates for her to explore and the rest is history...everyone tolerates eachother.

My one concern for the OP is to make sure that you do not rush into getting this Yorkie especially if it is not old enough to leave its Momma & littermates. The recommended age is 10 weeks minimum and 14 weeks ideal.

FinerImage · 03-18-2011, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by miabellaamoure

15 cats and 5 dogs?

Now that is a lot of furbabies...how do you do it?

Now back on topic (

)...I had my three Yorkie

Girls before I adopted a Persian Cat, Miss Tallulah and what I did was gave her a gated bathroom in the hallway to "observe" the little Girls to get used to them especially, since she had come from a home of 150+ cats....she had no clue what Yorkies were! She observed, the Girls observed and then about a week later, I removed one of the gates for her to explore and the rest is history...everyone tolerates eachother.

My one concern for the OP is to make sure that you do not rush into getting this Yorkie especially if it is not old enough to leave its Momma & littermates. The recommended age is 10 weeks minimum and 14 weeks ideal.

Thanks! the yorkie we are adopting is 12 months old.

FinerImage · 03-18-2011, 10:08 AM

Thanks everyone. The dog we are adopting is 12 months old.

gemy · 03-18-2011, 11:16 AM

Well I have three dogs and one cat. Karma the cat was here first, my two blackies, do not chase the cat at all and they co-exist peacefully. Razz our Yorkie terrorizes our Maine Coone. He continually jumps on him, tries to play with him, and so far, despite repetitive corrections he still does. Karma is however a very gentle cat, and will untangle, or swat Razz and then go to his tower, to get out of Razz's way.

Make sure you keep the litter box up out of the Yorkies way, for some reason cat poo, seems especially tasty.

I agree with another poster, you have some good things going, the yorkie is one year old and lives with two cats already, so he is used to cats. How long have you had your Siamese? And do you have a tower he can climb to get out of doggie paws?

FinerImage · 03-18-2011, 02:00 PM

Thanks for the advice. I will make sure that we keep the litter box out of the yorkies way. Question: Wouldn't this make the cat confused as to the location of her food and litter box?

We have had our Siamese for 2 years now. We do have a tower that she can climb on as well as use it for a scratching post.

We are meeting the owner of the yorkie this evening and will bring her to our home. I am praying that things work out well. Thanks again.

03-18-2011, 04:01 AM	#1
FinerImage YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: yorkieland Posts: 9	Considering a yorkie,but have a Siamese cat in the house Hello, I am considering adopting a 12 month old yorkie. We are excited to welcome the yorkie into our family. Around 2 years ago, we adopted a Siamese cat. The cat is now 10 years old. Her original owner had a hard time placing her in a home. One family had to return her because she would poop and pee all over the place. This family also had a dog. The original owner believes that her behavior was due to being placed in a new environment. Our cat has no experience with other pets with the exception of my daughter's turtle. She stares at the turtle and walks away. We are concerned about our cat getting along with the yorkie. The yorkie we are adopting currently lives with two other cats. Would we create an unhealthy and uncomfortable environment for both? My plan is to separate them as much as possible and slowly introduce the to each other. Our cat is a pretty big cat and loves being the center of attention. We often have to step over her as she would not move out of our walking path. Help!!! We need to make a decision fairly soon.

03-18-2011, 04:12 AM	#3
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Well it could go well or not shes an older cat. I have a older cat that didnt like my yorkies at first but later accepted them so it can work but sometimes takes time. The older cat would hiss and growl at them everytime they were near her for a good 2 months before she accepted them. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

03-18-2011, 05:09 AM	#5
yavenay Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,663	When I got my yorkie, my cat was 10 yrs old and while they are not the best of friends, they are able to co-exist peacefully together. It did take some time to get a adjusted but for the most part they tolerate each other. I will say this, Brandi my yorkie is very possessive. The only time they do get into a fight is when they both want my attention at the same time. Zoey the cat is capable of sharing me with Brandi, however Brandi is not. She gets very possesive and jealous if I show the cat too much attention or if the cat wants to lay on my lap. You'll just have to make sure to try and correct that behavior should it arise. Other than that, they just sort of exist in the same space without any fighting at all. Your yorkie is still a puppy so just make sure the kitty has a place to escape that's all her own when she's not in the mood to deal with the playfulness of a puppy. One other thing, make sure you place the kitty's food dish somewhere up high. My cat for the first 3 days almost starved before I realized Brandi was eating her food too.lol Last edited by yavenay; 03-18-2011 at 05:10 AM.

03-18-2011, 05:44 AM	#6
Cha Cha Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Where the deer and the antelope play Posts: 7,069	I think you have a lot of things going in your favor. The Yorkie is older. At 12 months, still very playful, but not as much so as an unrelenting younger pup. The Yorkie is also used to being around cats which is good. As long as the cat can get up and away from the dog, and the dog is not get between the cat and it's litterbox/food, I think you'll be fine. Cats are generally social and inquisitive creatures. There will obviously be an adjustment time for all, but I think it can work. __________________ Shelly and the girls Moka Mylee

03-18-2011, 11:16 AM	#14
gemy YT 2000 Club Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntsville,Ont,Canaada Posts: 12,335 Blog Entries: 2	Well I have three dogs and one cat. Karma the cat was here first, my two blackies, do not chase the cat at all and they co-exist peacefully. Razz our Yorkie terrorizes our Maine Coone. He continually jumps on him, tries to play with him, and so far, despite repetitive corrections he still does. Karma is however a very gentle cat, and will untangle, or swat Razz and then go to his tower, to get out of Razz's way. Make sure you keep the litter box up out of the Yorkies way, for some reason cat poo, seems especially tasty. I agree with another poster, you have some good things going, the yorkie is one year old and lives with two cats already, so he is used to cats. How long have you had your Siamese? And do you have a tower he can climb to get out of doggie paws? __________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018

03-18-2011, 04:10 AM	#2
babbsiam44 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,132	Welcome to Yorkie Talk. It's hard to say what could happen. If you are planning on seperating and introducing slowly then I say that's a good idea. Is the cat de-clawed? I cannot tell you whether you should or shouldn't adopt this little one. I would hate for you to do that and then a major problem arises then you would be in the position to rehome the yorkie. From experience my mother has a cat who has not been around dogs. She babysat my Elsa when I went out of town one time and though they did not like each other they made distance between themselves. When Elsa left the cat was kind of distant and a little pissed at my mother. I wish you the best and keep us posted.

03-18-2011, 05:04 AM	#4
lexi43 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Deer Park New York Posts: 1,586	Speaking of a person with 15 cats and 5 puppies one of them being a yorkie I think it could work if you give it time. We had the cats awhile before getting the dogs and I agree it was an adjustment on both sides. Do you have a home where the cat can get away from the dog and have a private place for itself. We also have a Siamese cat that came with the house when we bought it. The cat is about 7 years old but she spends her time in the closet down in the basement. Some cats stay downstairs because of the dogs (btw) it's a finished basement with air conditioning in the summer and heat in the winter. The cats that come upstairs get along fine with the dogs and when they get disguested they go downstairs. We never seperated the dogs and cats. We show the cats and the dogs equal love and attention and it seems to work. That's why I asked if you have a big enough place for everybody.

03-18-2011, 08:51 AM	#7
John Stelting YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: colorado springs, co, usa Posts: 380	I have a 10 yr old Sim. cat and 2 Yorkies...... they are all great buddies. Before we got out youngest (5 mos old) the cat and our other Yorkie were always playing with each other.........

03-18-2011, 09:08 AM	#9
FinerImage YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: yorkieland Posts: 9	Thanks everyone for your quick responses. I really am torn on making this decision. My cat's previous owner does not think that she will do well in this situation ;( My co-workers are trying to talk me out of it because they believe that my home will become a war zone. I REALLY would like to adopt this dog however, perhaps the timing is not right. So confused!!!!

03-18-2011, 09:38 AM	#10
yavenay Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,663	My cat Zoey was an "only child" before I got my yorkie and I thought she was gonna have some issues too but she really didn't. When I brought Brandi home, she basically just walked up to her and sniffed her and that was it. If Brandi got on her nerves, Zoey would just give her a few "love" taps (claws in) and Brandi would leave her alone. Personally I think it would be okay unless your cat has some behavioral or health issues. Turns out it wasn't as big of a deal as I thought it was going to be. I was so worried about how Zoey was going to act but she hardly pays my yorkie any attention and both of them are very happy.

03-18-2011, 10:08 AM	#13
FinerImage YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: yorkieland Posts: 9	Thanks everyone. The dog we are adopting is 12 months old.

03-18-2011, 02:00 PM	#15
FinerImage YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: yorkieland Posts: 9	Thanks for the advice. I will make sure that we keep the litter box out of the yorkies way. Question: Wouldn't this make the cat confused as to the location of her food and litter box? We have had our Siamese for 2 years now. We do have a tower that she can climb on as well as use it for a scratching post. We are meeting the owner of the yorkie this evening and will bring her to our home. I am praying that things work out well. Thanks again.