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03-13-2006, 02:27 PM | #1 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Medford, Ma
Posts: 865
| How to properly introduce a kitten...suggestions pls? So, im feeling guilty for Siri not having a playmate, and i just cannot justify getting another yorkie [YET]...so we're thinking of getting him a kitten. I know this sounds crazy, but i really think they could end up being best buds! Her [tentative] name is StellaBella. She is super freakin cute. BUT HE HATES HER!! i tried introducing them over the weekend, and while she is very interested in him, he is nuts. He barked like a mad man!! and when i picked her up and pet her, Fuggetaboutit. He went crazy. I know the old adage "fighting like cats and dogs" but so many other members have dogs and cats the coexist so well, i thought it may work. We do have 2 cats now, one of which is uninterested in Sirius, and the other one tries to be friendly, but he barks and scares her away. theyve given eachother a kiss in the past, so it looks promising. OK, so enough backstory. what i was wondering is what is the best way to introduce them?? Is there a way to facilitate them being friends? Is he just jealous of me picking her up?? i dont wanna traumatize the kitten with him yapping in her face. any suggestions and stories would be helpful. thanks guys!
__________________ To eRr is HuMan, To FoRgiVe, CaNiNe Jackie & Sirius |
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03-13-2006, 02:30 PM | #2 |
I Love My 3 Lovebugs! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: north east ohio
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| I wish I knew what to tell you, but I have no idea! But good luck though!!!!!! I know how bad you want a playmate for Siri!!! You just might have to get another YORKIE!!!!! LMAO!!!!!
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03-13-2006, 02:35 PM | #3 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Posts: 37,147
| Sometimes cats and dogs make friends and sometimes not. My dogs pester my cat to death and I havent found a way to stop itn so I have no advice but wish you well.
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03-13-2006, 02:38 PM | #4 |
Delilah's Momma Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,406
| He isn't used to her yet! You know that I got Macey a kitty, and it worked out wonderfully. I think the same could happen with Sirius. Try to make sure he knows that HE'S your baby! Also try to show him how fun the kitten is. If he sees her playing, he should want to join in!
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03-13-2006, 02:40 PM | #5 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Medford, Ma
Posts: 865
| another yorkie would be great!!! but i cant yet in about a year i think he'll have a yorkie buddy. thanks for the well wishes! we will see how this goes...
__________________ To eRr is HuMan, To FoRgiVe, CaNiNe Jackie & Sirius |
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