Butterbean - 3 weeks
Well, I have had the Bean for 3 weeks. Last weekend I took the baby gate down. They had no intention of meeting each other through it or going over it. Each side has just enough wariness to make them go slow. Suits me.
The night I took the gate down, there was no ungodly war so it stayed down. They all began looking in other rooms. Bean found a nesting place she liked in the front room. There is still some hissing when they get too close but not a real angry warning. I think Tater and Moonpie wanted to check her room and make sure I wasn’t giving her special treats.
Several days ago, I woke up and Bean was on the bed with me. She likes to nestle on my right side. This was the last major hurdle. There is lots of room but they have to arrange themselves. Tater is already comfortable flitting from place to place as is her wont. Moonpie has started showing up but she is still a little leery.
Bean and Tater were on the bed and Bean reached her paw out and tapped Tater. She has made that motion before. She had cat buddies so I think she always wanted friends. I guess over time they will get closer.
I took them all to the vet. Moonpie and Tater needed shots and I wanted Bean to be checked. They are all in good shape. Bean has a bad tooth that needs fixing but the vet said I could wait a little while. I won’t wait too long but the more time she stays put, the better she will be. Prolly fix it in the fall.
3 weeks ago, Bean disappeared in her room and only came out to use the litter box and eat. After 3 days I began to see her. Moonpie and Tater hissed on sight even though they weren’t near her.
Been a lot of progress. Prolly be more too.
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Things are working out better for Butterbean than for Manafort 
I was waiting for that 
can't wait to see pictures of them all snuggled up together. (I'm patient.... I'll wait.) 
