Yesterday, I decided to take Horace’s integration to the next stage. While he is out of the library most of the time that I am present and awake, except for mealtimes, when his hunger for food may be disruptive to the oldsters, I had yet to give him his freedom while I am asleep. That was done last night.
I usually leave such a step for a weekend; if the results deprive me of sleep, I can at least nap the following day. But things seemed to be progressing well, and I thought our ivory boy might make more noise being sequestered than not. So I didn’t send him to bed.
The night was quiet. It was almost silent, though when I woke at one point, Horace thought the morning (ie. breakfast-time) had come. He quickly realised his error, and everyone went back to bed. There were no fights or even, so far as I could hear (and I wake very swiftly upon hearing any cat-trouble), hissing or growling. When I rose, Horace was lying on the dining table, and jumped off to greet me. (He may have slept there. He so far has shown a preference for the hard tops of book-cases, the dining chair without a cushion, and the table.)
Today, Horace is isolated in the library until my return from work, as he will be tomorrow. I think I will take his integration to the next phase on Monday, and allow him freedom around the clock. My newcomer is settling in to the Cosy Apartment quite well.
He's such a sweet boy. Hopefully, your quiet night is a sign that the others are beginning to realize that.
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely delightful to hear all went quietly during the night. I bet he will filled with curiosity to be out and about all the time.
ReplyDeleteWe always hope for peace.
ReplyDeleteI ambusting to know what will happen. Seriously. And that last picture is a triple winner. HANDSOME!
ReplyDeleteThis is terrific! This seems to be the easiest and quickest integration yet, at least as far as I can recall. Fingers crossed that all continues to go well!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like things are going really well - Horace has no problem being with the other cats and the other cats seem to be accepting Horace.
ReplyDeleteI am very glad that everything went so well.
ReplyDeleteHe is doing so good, such a sweet guy!
ReplyDeleteThings seem to be progressing swiftly and very well. Let's hope it keeps going that way. Horace sure is a handsome mancat!
ReplyDeleteAh! Bless! He seems very much at home
ReplyDeletealready..hopefully all will still be a happy
home after the weekend...! :).
Very good news! Next up, convincing Hector that Horace will make a great tussle partner. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a great update! Horace is doing really well (and so is everyone else)!
ReplyDeleteHorace you are a splendid boy!
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