[Yoshi]

As I posted before, my cat Timmy died 6 months ago, it was tragic, and very unexpected. I did'nt think I could go out and get another cat, But a few days ago, I relised something. Yes, He died, and I am so devistated, but hey, atleast he lived his life happily with me and my family.

My mom was missing a cat, she's used to having 2. And my cat Jones has been so deppressed since Timmy is gone.
I thought it would be a good idea to get another cat.
And guess what, I did !!!!

I am beyond happy with saving the cat from the APL, He's been there for a little while and when I saw him, I knew he was gonna be my family's little buddy :]
He's so cute !!!
He's Grey with white paws, and white patches on his stomache, and he is 2 years old, and super cuddly! Just plops right down and wants to be petted and cuddled!!

Okay, Here is the problem, I need some tips on introducing him to my current cat Jones. We put them in the same room together and they were growling and hissing, which is normal, but, How can I get them to get used to eachother? The new cat I got is declawed, I did not get him declawed, the older owner got him declawed, and Jones has claws, so, I dont want him to get hurt because he has no way of defending himself!
Please everyone, I need some advice on how to do it safely as possible !!!!

I am posting a picture of him below, Also, If anyone has any names they'd like to pitch i'd greatly appreciate them!!

[racee]

working with animals all my life and still when it comes to cats (shaking head) you just never know i have been bite and scratched more times than i would like to remember thye can even get through keflon! you know i'm not the person to answer this for i am not used to living with cats, even though i now have one i have allergies to them thus the rason on never owning them for too long (long enough to foster till they get a new home)

only advice i have, is if the cat is indoors only, are SOFT PAWS. while introducing the cats, you put them over the nails (yes they are very safe, we applied them many times in the vets office) so if they do get in a little tiff both partys are at a fair fight! hopefully the new cats "declaw" is only the front paws,...it's so inhumane when they take all four! very few vets do but it isn't uncommon

[racee]

he is too cut by the way

[Yoshi]

Thanks! And yes, It is only the front paws that got declawed. I actually rather have my cat's with nails, I know it sound's silly cause they mess up my carpet and furniture LOL, but it's natural for them. I can deff tell my cat Jones in the dominant one, and they're both boys so I know they might fight it out, like with what Jones did with Timmy but sooner or later they got to liking eachother, I hope it goes the same way with my new cat :]

[Skully]

Time will get them used to each other. Jones will need some more time to get used to the kitten in the house. My cats are just now to where they can stand each other and it has been a year....but my female was 14 when I got my male Arlo.

[Yoshi]

Thanks Skully ! And yes, time will tell. I mean, It seems that my new cat likes Jones, it's just Jones is like "Hey you can sit by me but dont get too close just yet". My new cat was very she erlier today. Now he's not at all barley ! He's coming out, cuddling me, eating, drinking, and climbing in empty trash cans LOL. He actually seems to be having fun exploring my room. Were keeping him in my room for a week or 2, to get his scent in the house, so my animals know he's here, and when we introduce them they won't be so surprised.

[Skully]

Originally Posted by Yoshi

Thanks Skully ! And yes, time will tell. I mean, It seems that my new cat likes Jones, it's just Jones is like "Hey you can sit by me but dont get too close just yet". My new cat was very she erlier today. Now he's not at all barley ! He's coming out, cuddling me, eating, drinking, and climbing in empty trash cans LOL. He actually seems to be having fun exploring my room. Were keeping him in my room for a week or 2, to get his scent in the house, so my animals know he's here, and when we introduce them they won't be so surprised.

Are they both male? That could have something to do with it as well even if they are both neutered. Males take a little more time to get used to each other.

[Yoshi]

Originally Posted by Skully

Are they both male? That could have something to do with it as well even if they are both neutered. Males take a little more time to get used to each other.

Yes Skully, They are both males, and they are both neutered.
The APL where we adopted him said that Jones and him should get along over time. That we should put them together slowly for short periods of time, and progress to a longer time period after each introducing, which does make sense. But we cannot do this just yet, I need to let the new commer feel that this is his home now, and let him get used to being here before throwing him in with any other animals.

[Gently1]

Just today declawing came up and my friend that furniture goes and then comes again, one the cat is gone it is gone for good, so cat are more valuable then furniture.

But your question, I mix the fosters with my cats and the best that works for me. Cats are most disturbed by scent, so introduce their scents first.
Then intorduce the visual.
My cats sleeping in my bed room. Close door. Let new cats or cat out to explore, he will get used to my cats scent.
After a convient time return cat to his safe room, let my cats out they get used to new cats scent in their territory.

Then when I know the new cat knows all the hidy spots, let him out with one of my cats watch carefully and ignore new cat- jealousy
Back in safe room, repeat with other cats /pets
Then if just territorial hissing and growling, ignore the new cat and spoil attention on the first cats. It can be noisy but as long as it is not bloody, thing are going well. give sometime before introducing joint play, as this can stir up aggression.

Leave new cat in safe room while you are out of the house until you are sure, they will be safe. Process usually 2 weeks depending on personalites.
Joint play can be string toy under the door, but seems to work better with kitten.

When introducing visual for the first time have a good sized towel on hand to pick up and separate if intro does not go well. This will protect you from some bites and scratches.
I am kind of tired now so it this needs a better explaination PM me, and I will try to explain- it is so much easier for me to do then to write.

Good luck,
G1

[Yoshi]

Gently1, Thanks for the reply! Very helpful.

Jones and the new cat, which we now named Harley after Harley Davidson, are actually doing better than what they did on the first introduction. They never fought, my cat Jones smacked the cat once with his paw, but that was only once. They're still hissing and growling a little bit, but not as much as they where before.

In the morning I hear my cat Jones come up the stairs and he starts meowing until the new cat meows back. I'm not sure why Jones is doing this? If anyone knows why he is doing this every morning I would like to know. It sounds friendly, but I'm not to sure.

[Yoda]

No advice but I think your new cat is very pretty.

[whenwillitend]

Originally Posted by Yoshi

As I posted before, my cat Timmy died 6 months ago, it was tragic, and very unexpected. I did'nt think I could go out and get another cat, But a few days ago, I relised something. Yes, He died, and I am so devistated, but hey, atleast he lived his life happily with me and my family.

My mom was missing a cat, she's used to having 2. And my cat Jones has been so deppressed since Timmy is gone.
I thought it would be a good idea to get another cat.
And guess what, I did !!!!

I am beyond happy with saving the cat from the APL, He's been there for a little while and when I saw him, I knew he was gonna be my family's little buddy :]
He's so cute !!!
He's Grey with white paws, and white patches on his stomache, and he is 2 years old, and super cuddly! Just plops right down and wants to be petted and cuddled!!

Okay, Here is the problem, I need some tips on introducing him to my current cat Jones. We put them in the same room together and they were growling and hissing, which is normal, but, How can I get them to get used to eachother? The new cat I got is declawed, I did not get him declawed, the older owner got him declawed, and Jones has claws, so, I dont want him to get hurt because he has no way of defending himself!
Please everyone, I need some advice on how to do it safely as possible !!!!

I am posting a picture of him below, Also, If anyone has any names they'd like to pitch i'd greatly appreciate them!!

He is too cute! Just give it some time, they'll get used to each other. Took our three cats a few days to grow on each other too, there was a lot of hissing and growling at first. Now they're inseperable.

[Gently1]

Originally Posted by Yoshi

Gently1, Thanks for the reply! Very helpful.

Jones and the new cat, which we now named Harley after Harley Davidson, are actually doing better than what they did on the first introduction. They never fought, my cat Jones smacked the cat once with his paw, but that was only once. They're still hissing and growling a little bit, but not as much as they where before.

In the morning I hear my cat Jones come up the stairs and he starts meowing until the new cat meows back. I'm not sure why Jones is doing this? If anyone knows why he is doing this every morning I would like to know. It sounds friendly, but I'm not to sure.

Hi Yoshi,
If it sounds friendly, and you have time in the morning, do another introduction, have towel ready. Or Jones wants to check out the room.
If your gut says friendly then that is a good sign, but you have to have unrushed time in the morning to check out that theory.
Any tension in you can shift the balance. I know this from trying to rush and it was not pleasant for all concerned. Trial and error.
Good luck.
I would like to here the progress.
G1

[Yoshi]

Thanks Gently1, I am going to start doing it in the mornings when Jones meows and waits outside my door. I believe it is friendly. I think they're trying to get to know eachother a bit more. Yesterday night they were sitting like 6 inches apart from eachother, a little hissing, but no fighting. Harley has adjusted and warmed up to my family very fast. He even likes are little Shih tzu dog that we have LOL. Him and Jones will take longer, both being males and such. Thanks for the advice ! I'll let you know how it goes.