Some things have improved since Aurora’s arrival, some have not.
Brazil has come out of hiding and is nearly back to where he was
before being traumatised by the suggestion that he eat his meals in the
bathroom. He allows me once again to pet him but, as priorly, I must calm him
first and not startle him. That aspect of his socialisation will, I trust,
become better with time. He is also trying to reacquaint himself with Aurora, sniffing
her back and flanks a great deal and even seeming to invite her to chase him.
Nothing has come of it so far.
Imogen feels very put out by Aurora, and has even abandoned eating on top of the cylinder-house cat-tree because Aurora has taken to lying in it. I feel very badly about these self-imposed limitations that Imo has made for herself, but there is little that can be done about them at the moment. We will see what time will cause in that regard, too.
But I don’t think that Aurora will be with me for long. She is too attractive and lively a kitten not to be noticed by some likely adopter. When that happens, Miss Silky won’t be so sulky. Until the next new arrival comes to stay.
I agree that Aurora will probably not be with you too long, as I'm sure she will be adopted quickly. Meanwhile, I hope that Imogen gets used to Brazil and Aurora, but it sounds like she may be happiest being an "only child".
ReplyDeleteI think that being the only female Imogen feels her position has been usurped by the arrival of another female. We have always had male cats until we adopted my MIL's. She had two female sister cats who had worked out their own position in the family. Months later a female stray turned up and it was World War 3 between the females. The male cats happily accepted the newcomer. When we have had the arrival of a male stray all has been peaceful including with the females. I have always found male cats to be much more accepting.
ReplyDeleteJackie! You're right! It's been my experience too.
DeleteThat's very interesting! I've never had two female cats at the same time, but some years ago, a neighbor of mine brought a female cat into their household of two other girlcats, and, hoo, boy, the feathers flew for a while.
DeleteTungsten and Josie fought at first, too, and I felt very bad about that. I knew little about properly integrating cats then. And Tungsten had been my only cat for a year and a half at that time. Nonetheless, being two females probably had something to do with their initial animosity.
DeleteRoberta stated what I was about to. I feel sorry for all three, really. Especially Brazil.
ReplyDeleteImogen must stand up for herself and take back her spot. Dear Aurora will find others. Funny to see how so many cats react in your Cosy Apartment. At least no one tears out the fur of another.
ReplyDeleteCats are so very interesting; one never knows what will happen next.
ReplyDeleteDearest John,
ReplyDeleteNever easy to read the mind of different kitties...
Good luck!
Hugs,
Mariette
I hope Aurora does find a wonderful forever home sooner than later. Imogen definitely seems to be the kind of cat that prefers to be an only, but in time, no doubt she will resign herself to the revolving door. Good luck with them all, John.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed that Aurora finds her forever home soon, though I'm thinking Brazil would appreciate having a friend for a little while to keep him company. Perhaps seeing the kitten interacting with you will help increase his confidence and he'll find his forever home too.
ReplyDeleteMs. Imogen certainly has decided she's the queen of the Cosy Apartment. Shades of Cammie perhaps!