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alona1 · 12-24-2005, 06:07 AM

My boyfs cat (who normally lives at his dad's) was coming to stay with us for xmas as his dad is going away. She is 10 years old and I now hate her.

She came into the lounge and we brought Tino over to say hi, and the cat hit him!!!!!! The pup hadn't done anything!! I have never heard such a blood curdling scream in my life. He went and hid under the couch but I caught him and cuddled him till he stopped crying. I checked him over and he is ok.

About 10 minutes later, I went to put him down to have some food but as soon as I put him on the floor, he started crying and jumping at me to get back up. I have never been so sad and angry in all my life.

Needless to say after an argument with my boyf, the cat was sent back to his dads.

We have only had Tino a week and he was just getting used to his territory.

Anyway, he's asleep now, I think he should be ok once he wakes up.

chachi · 12-24-2005, 06:12 AM

Sorry this happened. They probably would have been okay if you just kept them separated. My cat hates my dogs too and she swats at them. They dont get upset though they just bark at her. She usually just stays away from the dogs.

Laura · 12-24-2005, 06:21 AM

I agree with Chachi. Our cats would swat the pups when we first got the puppies. Sometimes they would attack them (I will say without provocation), but now the pups give her about a 1 foot safety zone (their safety). All six will surround the cat and it is hilarious. If she swats, they all start barking madly! I won't let them do it for too long or too often as the cats are people, too. They are members of our family and should be allowed to come in if they want to.

gymbo68 · 12-24-2005, 06:36 AM

If the cat is de-clawed..he shoudl not be able to hurt the pup...and animals have to find their boundries and territory....sometime they will get along and others they won't....

red98vett · 12-24-2005, 06:36 AM

Awwwwwww.....poor baby - dont be hatin the cat ! It's normal for them to not instantly like each other - maybe next time try to introduce them slowely ? I hope he recovers from his trauma ...they are such little babies I would feel so bad too but that was pretty normal for a cat and a dog

FirstYorkie · 12-24-2005, 07:01 AM

I agree. Don't be too mad at the cat. I think it was a normal reaction on her part. She has to teach the pup to leave her alone. Once he's learned that lesson, they will probably get along.

livingdustmops · 12-24-2005, 07:04 AM

Oh Please Don't Hate The Cat, she/he was probably scared and that is the only defense they have. Cats and Dogs can learn to live together but it takes time and you must go slowly and it needs to be closely supervised. Remember the cat was also scared because he was in a new home with a new little dog and was scared. You also have to be very careful with a cat if it has claws as it could put a dogs eyes out. I had a friend years ago that this happened to and the dog lost one of his eyes.

I also have 2 cats with my gang but they now own the living room and dining room which I have fenced off and the dogs can't go in there. I was okay with 5 dogs and the 2 cats but once my number when up to 7 dogs they all went after the cat and had him down. I was scared to death that they thought he was a rat and they were in the pack mode and might really hurt the cat. So I immediately jumped in and from that day forward the cats have their rooms and the dogs have the rest of the house.

whispersmom2 · 12-24-2005, 07:21 AM

I am not a cat person but I do tolerate them when I HAVE to. But, it sounds like that was just a cat being a, well, cat!! The fact that we make such a fuss when something like this happens just re-enforces to our puppies that it really is a big, bad thing. I am sorry to hear it happened and I hope this incident does not create tension between you and BF. I have NEVER seen a cat take to any other animal right away. Doesn't even have to be a dog-they are snotty with another kitty.
At a later date, I would try to work with them to help them find a comfortable existence with each other, especialy if it looks like you and BF are gonna be spending any amoount of time with BF's dad and his cat...

MeganS · 12-24-2005, 07:52 AM

aww, don't be mad at the cat! We have 2 and that sounds like a normal cat reaction to me! Remember, she was scared too. She was just being a cat! Next time, give it a while, I've never seen a cat take to any animal right away. Good luck!

yorkieusa · 12-24-2005, 08:16 AM

I'm not so sure she didn't do the correct thing. Her puppy is barely six weeks old and very tiny. She probably doesn't know if the cat has had all of its vaccinations, either. This is how tiny he is:

mustangbee · 12-24-2005, 08:21 AM

Gald to hear Tino is OK.
Maybe some day they will become friends.

Higgin's Mom · 12-24-2005, 08:22 AM

I am VERY wary of cats around Higgins. Years ago a had a Toy Poodle puppy as well as a cat. The cat seemed totally unconcerned with the pup, and the pup didn't bother the cat. One day the pup was just walking by the cat and she whipped out her claw and got him in the eye! Put a hole in the eye and he ultimately went blind in that eye. Be VERY careful with pups around cats!

alona1 · 12-24-2005, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkieusa

I'm not so sure she didn't do the correct thing. Her puppy is barely six weeks old and very tiny. She probably doesn't know if the cat has had all of its vaccinations, either. This is how tiny he is:

The cat has had all her vaccinations. It was my boyf's dad who said get them to see each other. I have never dealt with cats and I am not a cat person. Tino did not go for the cat at all, he was merely looking at the cat, thats all. She does have her claws, and I did think he had been caught in the eye, but after checking him over, he is ok. He has been ok since this morning. But that cat is not coming to the house again.

He is tiny but he is growing so strong!! Here is another picture .....

cajungal · 12-24-2005, 03:48 PM

A similar situation happened to us. Two summers ago, my parents and I were going to Branson, MO for a week for summer vacation. We had a dilemma about where to leave Lacey. Because we could not bring her to Branson with us. We decided not to leave her at a kennel because the only time we ever left her at a kennel, she grieved terribly for us. And almost starved because she would not eat. So, we decided to leave her at my nanny's house. My nanny has cats. I put Lacey down on the floor to see if it would work out. And the cat hissed at her and took a swat at her. So, I immediatly picked my baby up and said no way. I could not worry a whole week in Branson and worry about the cat seriously hurting her. So, we left Lacey at the house because we had no other choice. And my nanny came by twice a day to feed her, change her paper, give her some water and attention. My brother was in and out checking on her too.

stingray2042 · 12-24-2005, 03:53 PM

My cat Luigi (big boy) was licking his chops when he first laid his eyes on Lola...that's when Lola was only 3 lbs. He would crouch down and stare at her with his tail going back-and-forth. I would clap to make him go away.

But, being the big, bold girl that she is now...she just trots up to Luigi wagging her stump and Luigi takes off running.

12-24-2005, 06:07 AM	#1
alona1 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 312	So upset... My boyfs cat (who normally lives at his dad's) was coming to stay with us for xmas as his dad is going away. She is 10 years old and I now hate her. She came into the lounge and we brought Tino over to say hi, and the cat hit him!!!!!! The pup hadn't done anything!! I have never heard such a blood curdling scream in my life. He went and hid under the couch but I caught him and cuddled him till he stopped crying. I checked him over and he is ok. About 10 minutes later, I went to put him down to have some food but as soon as I put him on the floor, he started crying and jumping at me to get back up. I have never been so sad and angry in all my life. Needless to say after an argument with my boyf, the cat was sent back to his dads. We have only had Tino a week and he was just getting used to his territory. Anyway, he's asleep now, I think he should be ok once he wakes up.

12-24-2005, 06:12 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Sorry this happened. They probably would have been okay if you just kept them separated. My cat hates my dogs too and she swats at them. They dont get upset though they just bark at her. She usually just stays away from the dogs. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

12-24-2005, 06:21 AM	#3
Laura Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie TX Posts: 1,577	I agree with Chachi. Our cats would swat the pups when we first got the puppies. Sometimes they would attack them (I will say without provocation), but now the pups give her about a 1 foot safety zone (their safety). All six will surround the cat and it is hilarious. If she swats, they all start barking madly! I won't let them do it for too long or too often as the cats are people, too. They are members of our family and should be allowed to come in if they want to. __________________ Laura--loving mom of Robyn, Dexter, Sandy, Mattie, Sammy, Jake & Mollie http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...00&ppuser=1851

12-24-2005, 06:36 AM	#4
gymbo68 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,022	If the cat is de-clawed..he shoudl not be able to hurt the pup...and animals have to find their boundries and territory....sometime they will get along and others they won't.... __________________ Max and Milos Dad!

12-24-2005, 06:36 AM	#5
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	Awwwwwww.....poor baby - dont be hatin the cat ! It's normal for them to not instantly like each other - maybe next time try to introduce them slowely ? I hope he recovers from his trauma ...they are such little babies I would feel so bad too but that was pretty normal for a cat and a dog __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

12-24-2005, 07:01 AM	#6
FirstYorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London Posts: 1,739	I agree. Don't be too mad at the cat. I think it was a normal reaction on her part. She has to teach the pup to leave her alone. Once he's learned that lesson, they will probably get along.

12-24-2005, 07:04 AM	#7
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	Oh Please Don't Hate The Cat, she/he was probably scared and that is the only defense they have. Cats and Dogs can learn to live together but it takes time and you must go slowly and it needs to be closely supervised. Remember the cat was also scared because he was in a new home with a new little dog and was scared. You also have to be very careful with a cat if it has claws as it could put a dogs eyes out. I had a friend years ago that this happened to and the dog lost one of his eyes. I also have 2 cats with my gang but they now own the living room and dining room which I have fenced off and the dogs can't go in there. I was okay with 5 dogs and the 2 cats but once my number when up to 7 dogs they all went after the cat and had him down. I was scared to death that they thought he was a rat and they were in the pack mode and might really hurt the cat. So I immediately jumped in and from that day forward the cats have their rooms and the dogs have the rest of the house. __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

12-24-2005, 07:21 AM	#8
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	I am not a cat person but I do tolerate them when I HAVE to. But, it sounds like that was just a cat being a, well, cat!! The fact that we make such a fuss when something like this happens just re-enforces to our puppies that it really is a big, bad thing. I am sorry to hear it happened and I hope this incident does not create tension between you and BF. I have NEVER seen a cat take to any other animal right away. Doesn't even have to be a dog-they are snotty with another kitty. At a later date, I would try to work with them to help them find a comfortable existence with each other, especialy if it looks like you and BF are gonna be spending any amoount of time with BF's dad and his cat...

12-24-2005, 07:52 AM	#9
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	aww, don't be mad at the cat! We have 2 and that sounds like a normal cat reaction to me! Remember, she was scared too. She was just being a cat! Next time, give it a while, I've never seen a cat take to any animal right away. Good luck! __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

12-24-2005, 08:16 AM	#10
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I'm not so sure she didn't do the correct thing. Her puppy is barely six weeks old and very tiny. She probably doesn't know if the cat has had all of its vaccinations, either. This is how tiny he is: Attached Images __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

12-24-2005, 08:21 AM	#11
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	Gald to hear Tino is OK. Maybe some day they will become friends. __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

12-24-2005, 08:22 AM	#12
Higgin's Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 852	I am VERY wary of cats around Higgins. Years ago a had a Toy Poodle puppy as well as a cat. The cat seemed totally unconcerned with the pup, and the pup didn't bother the cat. One day the pup was just walking by the cat and she whipped out her claw and got him in the eye! Put a hole in the eye and he ultimately went blind in that eye. Be VERY careful with pups around cats!

12-24-2005, 03:48 PM	#14
cajungal YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schriever, Louisiana Posts: 404	A similar situation happened to us. Two summers ago, my parents and I were going to Branson, MO for a week for summer vacation. We had a dilemma about where to leave Lacey. Because we could not bring her to Branson with us. We decided not to leave her at a kennel because the only time we ever left her at a kennel, she grieved terribly for us. And almost starved because she would not eat. So, we decided to leave her at my nanny's house. My nanny has cats. I put Lacey down on the floor to see if it would work out. And the cat hissed at her and took a swat at her. So, I immediatly picked my baby up and said no way. I could not worry a whole week in Branson and worry about the cat seriously hurting her. So, we left Lacey at the house because we had no other choice. And my nanny came by twice a day to feed her, change her paper, give her some water and attention. My brother was in and out checking on her too. __________________ Rest in Peace, Lacey I LOVE YOU. January 11,1992-June 30, 2005 Proud new mommy to Chloe Cheyenne born Dec 28, 2005

12-24-2005, 03:53 PM	#15
stingray2042 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Jose Posts: 40	My cat Luigi (big boy) was licking his chops when he first laid his eyes on Lola...that's when Lola was only 3 lbs. He would crouch down and stare at her with his tail going back-and-forth. I would clap to make him go away. But, being the big, bold girl that she is now...she just trots up to Luigi wagging her stump and Luigi takes off running.