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In reply to the discussion: Seeking "cat-whisperer" advice ---- RE: New Cat in the house, compatibility with my older cat, etc [View all]riderinthestorm
(23,272 posts)3. Open the door! It's time. You've done your prep work
I never have the luxury you're taking in introducing cats. Every cat I own has been dumped here so they all just meet without me (typical farm life).
Make sure they have plenty of space to get out of each other's way.
Good luck!
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Seeking "cat-whisperer" advice ---- RE: New Cat in the house, compatibility with my older cat, etc [View all]
nikto
Jul 2015
OP
If you've had you new fur baby Opie only in the den since she arrived, I would let her out
Fla Dem
Jul 2015
#9
Make sure they both have their own spots to hang out privately - spots on shelves are good
bettyellen
Jul 2015
#18
Just a warning, I don't know any cat that wouldn't go right over a baby gate
riderinthestorm
Jul 2015
#23
I was going to post/smart-ass, but seeing "my beloved elderly Ragdoll male died," just: condolences
UTUSN
Jul 2015
#33
When the elderly female tabby my sister had adopted wound up at my folks' house, our male Siamese
nomorenomore08
Jul 2015
#34