Making friends - Fudge and Libby

[trystinn]

Things are going a lot better lately. Our two cats are now able to stand within a feet of each other and nose touches have frequently been seen. Last night both of them curled up on the back of the sofa a few feet from each other.

Libby loves to lie wherever Fudge has been. Once I see Fudge lying somewhere, I know the minute he gets up Libby will claim the space. She's also making these beautiful fluting noises as she approaches Fudge, which seems to calm him. Libby is learning proper cat etiquette, as she's no longer trying to jump on him or swat at him in an invitation to play.

I'm sure there's going to be a few cat wrangles, but so far its going quite well.

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[sunfell.livejournal.com]

I knew that Rolly would work out for Pixel when he trilled at her when he got out of his carrier. It took a while for Pix to catch on, but they're great pals now.

[tryst-inn.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear, gives me some hope. Libby's asleep on Flash's tushie near the woodstove, warm and cozy in the glow.

If it wasn't so dark, it would make a lovely picture.

[sunfell.livejournal.com]

I've been learning a lot about cats and relationships. First- that Feliway comfortzone stuff really works. It's expensive, but worth every penny. Get a diffuser- it will help them feel comfortable.

Next- if they're rolling around on the floor but aren't making any horrible screaming noises or growls, hisses, etc- they're playing, even if they look like they're tearing each other up. I hear a yip every now and then when a claw finds a tender spot, but I have never heard them scream at each other.

Heck, the only time I've ever heard Rolly hiss was when I had to get Pixel shaved, and she came home still woozy and all buzzed off. Rolly kept hissing at her, and I had to scold him. Poor Pix!