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Just Adopted a 2nd Cat from the HS

Lady Jane

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Thanks once again Lois. I will switch to the bathroom for Dex. His cage at the shelter is huge with 4 levels for him to climb on. So I am guessing the bathroom will not stress him out much. (no windows though) Since my resident cat Christine has used the litter box in the bathroom she may be stressed by seeing it out of that room. One of my primary goals is to get more weight on Dex. Perhaps my vet will give him that Vit. B shot that may increase appetite. It will take a while for this. Cats under stress have poor appetites as people do. At one time in my life I had 4 rescues so I am pretty familiar with new cat introductions. So I am off to get more litter and one my box either today or tomorrow. I will get Dex most likely on Tuesday as my Christine must get her vaccines and Rabies updated first and that appointment is Monday afternoon. I will update this thread as to how things are going.

Here is a photo of Christine. I think the two of the look a bit alike.

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Awww Christine is gorgeous too :heart:
I hope things go as smoothly as they can for the 3 of you :)
 

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Good luck with your new kitty, hoping the two become fast friends.

I'm with you on adopting an older animal, someday I hope to have the time to adopt a senior bird.
 

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Christine is wonderful! Looks a lot like my Dora the Explorer.

I apologize for being so verbose about introducing cats, especially if the information wasn't really needed. I tend to give advice without asking if someone needs it. Yet I know the first introduction between the new cat and the resident cat is a very important time. I am sure everything will go fine and Dex and Christine will become friends eventually.
 

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He's so handsome and lucky that you adopted him.

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Oh I loved reading your advice. I fully believe no matter how much we know about any subject we can always learn more. Keep it coming! The shelter is closed on Monday so my adoption is not completely approved. I am getting Christine's vaccines updated tomorrow and will then take them the proof. Then sometime on either Tuesday or Wednesday Dex needs a final once over by the shelter medical staff before he is released. After yoga today I went to Walmart and got more cat litter, litter pan and scoop and a nice water bowl. Keeping the receipt just in case something falls through.
 

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I played with Dex this afternoon and all he wants is to be loved and petted. He did not even want the toy I had or the treats. I will pick him up Tuesday am due to the shelter being closed Monday. @Laurul Feather Cat any more pearls of wisdom?
 

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OK here is a photo I just took of him relaxed and laying in living room. My other kitty is not in the living room. I let him out of the bathroom every once in a while. You can see the shaved areas when the fur is growing in. I found some small matts that are too close to the skin to get so will ask vet to do that. This cat Dex actually talks to himself. He makes the cutest little sounds when he is content or playing.

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Congrats Dianne :) Dex is gorgeous :xflove:
 

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Awwww he talks to himself?!? That sounds adorable :faint: :heart:
 

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I am sorry to let members know that this cat had some major behavior issues and I returned him to the shelter. Without too many details I will say if he were a human he would be under psychiatric care. His former life with a hoarder and life in a cage since then really did a number on him. :crycry::crycry:
 

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I'm so sorry. Hugs.
 

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I'm sorry. :sadhug2:
 

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I am sorry that it did not work out.
 
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