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[queenofmean]

A friend from school has had to move and had to rehome her cat.

He's with me. I have 6 other cats. So far they have all grumbled at each other and I understand he's stressed and all that.

Will it calm down in due course. I'm scared to move incase I get ambushed by a cat! Introducing a cat to cats is miles from introducing a kitten to cats.

Currently lost my bedside table to the wee chap - he's adorable I just want him to settle and realise I'm not a threat and neither are the others and that he will be loved just as much as them.

I've never found the Feliways helpful - anything else I can try?

[tonyav]

A few tips here, queenie ( three stages ! )
http://www.cats.org.uk/glasgow/news/introducing-a-new-cat-to-a-resident-cat

Best of luck.

[queenofmean]

Thank you Tony

[seekeerz]

Hi queenie ....did your current 6 all come together or spread over a time frame? This should give you a bit of an idea as to how they'll react to a newbie ....I'd expect the new chap to be a bit timid especially if he was an only 'child'

Perhaps expect a couple of scraps and be sure he's got a bolt hole for security, hopefully it won't take too long for him to fit right in xx

[queenofmean]

There's a big difference in them all arriving Seekerz.

I'd just like him to get in his box for his own safety through the night but it's proving difficult

[queenofmean]

He's in...I might go down that bottle of plonk in the kitchen

[bunkmoreland]

Hi Queenie:-), if he's been used to just himself and his "mummy" this must be a really traumatic change for him;-(. He might just be happier if he could be found his own home. Our baby was a very scared and bullied adult when she adopted us,and her own space was the safety she needed.

[queenofmean]

Hi Bunkmoreland.

He came from a family home and he was the only cat, there was a dog too. I'll give it a few weeks and see how it goes if he doesn't settle I'll see what can be done. It's just a shame he couldn't be taken with her. I'd hate for him to be with someone who may seem ok but not. Will see how it goes x

[bunkmoreland]

Poor wee pet,I'd never have left a cat/dog of mine behind unless it was a life/death situation. Don't consider RSPCA,but check around for local animal shelters that explain the particular needs each animal has.

[queenofmean]

Me neither, I know that she had plenty offers but I don't think they were serious about taking him. Will see if he settles I know these things take time, took a few weeks for them to adjust to Phoebe's arrival. But if he doesn't settle will let her know so she can make alternative arrangements. I want to try first.
Any wags bed time another busy day tomorrow xx

[bunkmoreland]

Meant to add,if he feels safe near you,some of your clothes in a box (where he has a boundary) may help?

[rsvp]

QoM make sure there are plenty of different heights for the cats - table, shelves that sort of thing - maybe confine newbie for a while and begin introducing his blanket to the others and make sure there are lots of spare litter trays around - with six cats you have your hands full - good luck.