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Alexi · 01-10-2009, 04:13 AM

I have a 7 year old adopted cat who is the "queen" of the house, and the first pet, 6 year old adopted border collie/Lab mutt, and my 4 month old yorkie. Sophie (Yorkie) chases the cat who is declawed, and at first the cat ran, then she started to stay put and wait, Sophie is about a fourth the size of my cat, and bat at her with her paws. They learn really quickly to adapt. Sophie has been in our home since Nov. 1st and she already for the most part leaves the cat alone. I would be more scared if the cat had claws though. Maybe declawing might be an option for you?

centrex · 01-10-2009, 07:49 PM

If its like our two you wont have a problem. Angel the cat is 6 and and aiden is about 1 1/2. He wants her to play so bad, but she is spayed and want nothing to do with it. She smacks at him but never with her claws out. Finally he gives up.

PennysMum · 01-10-2009, 10:23 PM

Oh, the kitten overload thing-- it just seems to happen that way.^^; I've done some volunteering with rescues over the years, and it always seemed as if spring and summer we would hit a "kitten season" where we were overflowing with the poor little things.

I have two cats with my dog. One of the cats-- who is significantly larger than her-- truly hates her and will go to great lengths to avoid her. The other-- who is smaller than the dog-- plays with her from time to time, but Penny usually ends up pushing things a little bit too far, and then he runs off to find somewhere to hide from her. I'd recommend letting your cat keep its claws-- a little bap on the nose with trimmed claws here and there is going to be easier on a dog than a cat bite, and sadly some cats are more likely to use their teeth when they no longer have claws. Also, I've found providing the cats with lots of high off the ground places to retreat to has helped keep the peace in the household. Cat trees, a bed on top of the fridge, an open closet with shelves they can hop up on-- they have plenty of places to hang out when the dog is just too much of a terrier for them.

erika1948 · 01-12-2009, 07:51 AM

My poor cat never had a life once I got my Yorkie, Rocky. She had to live her life on high places. He would be fine if I wasn't around but as soon as I came home, he tormented her. She used to watch for him in the morning to see if it was safe to jump off her perch on my dresser where she slept on top of the vcr - he would be watching and as soon as she jumped down he was right behind her. One time she even brought the TV down off the dresser trying to make it! The only time he let her sleep on the bed again was the night before I had to put her to sleep. It was almost as though he knew she was sick. So now I can't have a cat until he departs. Not fair to a cat and besides which he has one eye that bothers him so I would not take the chance. A declawed cat would be good in that regard but I don't know if she would be able to get away without the front claws to use to hang on. They were bred to chase rats so I guess it's just their natural instinct.

Erika

Erik

yorkiepuppie · 01-16-2009, 02:22 PM

i am going to meet the kitties tomorrow!

i wanted to bring milu to meet the cats as well, but the foster mom said it was a bad idea...
i am so excited!!!!

01-10-2009, 04:13 AM	#46
Alexi Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 72	I have a 7 year old adopted cat who is the "queen" of the house, and the first pet, 6 year old adopted border collie/Lab mutt, and my 4 month old yorkie. Sophie (Yorkie) chases the cat who is declawed, and at first the cat ran, then she started to stay put and wait, Sophie is about a fourth the size of my cat, and bat at her with her paws. They learn really quickly to adapt. Sophie has been in our home since Nov. 1st and she already for the most part leaves the cat alone. I would be more scared if the cat had claws though. Maybe declawing might be an option for you? __________________ Alexi Sophie Zoe Lily Bowser FreeFromDairy.com

01-10-2009, 10:23 PM	#48
PennysMum Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 427	Oh, the kitten overload thing-- it just seems to happen that way.^^; I've done some volunteering with rescues over the years, and it always seemed as if spring and summer we would hit a "kitten season" where we were overflowing with the poor little things. I have two cats with my dog. One of the cats-- who is significantly larger than her-- truly hates her and will go to great lengths to avoid her. The other-- who is smaller than the dog-- plays with her from time to time, but Penny usually ends up pushing things a little bit too far, and then he runs off to find somewhere to hide from her. I'd recommend letting your cat keep its claws-- a little bap on the nose with trimmed claws here and there is going to be easier on a dog than a cat bite, and sadly some cats are more likely to use their teeth when they no longer have claws. Also, I've found providing the cats with lots of high off the ground places to retreat to has helped keep the peace in the household. Cat trees, a bed on top of the fridge, an open closet with shelves they can hop up on-- they have plenty of places to hang out when the dog is just too much of a terrier for them. __________________ Penny: Bane of Moles! Terror Among Terriers! Really Gosh Darn Cute! Penny @ Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/583831

01-12-2009, 07:51 AM	#49
erika1948 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 139	Cats and Yorkies My poor cat never had a life once I got my Yorkie, Rocky. She had to live her life on high places. He would be fine if I wasn't around but as soon as I came home, he tormented her. She used to watch for him in the morning to see if it was safe to jump off her perch on my dresser where she slept on top of the vcr - he would be watching and as soon as she jumped down he was right behind her. One time she even brought the TV down off the dresser trying to make it! The only time he let her sleep on the bed again was the night before I had to put her to sleep. It was almost as though he knew she was sick. So now I can't have a cat until he departs. Not fair to a cat and besides which he has one eye that bothers him so I would not take the chance. A declawed cat would be good in that regard but I don't know if she would be able to get away without the front claws to use to hang on. They were bred to chase rats so I guess it's just their natural instinct. Erika Erik

01-16-2009, 02:22 PM	#50
yorkiepuppie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 2,883	my application was approved! i am going to meet the kitties tomorrow! i wanted to bring milu to meet the cats as well, but the foster mom said it was a bad idea... i am so excited!!!! __________________ www.yenspiration.com i love milu

01-10-2009, 07:49 PM	#47
centrex Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 26	If its like our two you wont have a problem. Angel the cat is 6 and and aiden is about 1 1/2. He wants her to play so bad, but she is spayed and want nothing to do with it. She smacks at him but never with her claws out. Finally he gives up.