We have been working with her though, trying all of the usual methods of integration – scent swapping, feeding on opposite sides of doors, peeking through cracked doors, introductions in crates, etc. We also started introducing Sophie and Sassy, as Sophie is so laid back and doesn’t approach Sassy at all. As I posted last week, things have been going very well. So well, in fact, that I had Sophie and Sassy cuddling with me on the couch together a few days ago! I wasn’t able to get a photo of that, but I was able to get a photo of them sharing a meal together —
Slow & Steady Wins the Race
November will mark the two year anniversary of Sassy joining our family. We love our Sassy girl and couldn’t be happier to have her, but I will admit it hasn’t been easy. Sassy wishes she were an only cat. The sight or smell of any of the others sends her into a hissing fit. She is also a biter. These behavioral tendencies combined with the fact that she is FIV+ mean that she has to be kept separate from the other cats.
We still have a long way to go, but as they say… slow and steady wins the race.
Summer says
How can anyone not love Sophie? I liked her when I met her at BlogPaws!
Sometimes Cats Herd You says
That’s great progress! Sophie is a wonderful ambassador kitty to help introduce Sassy to the household… ever so slowly.
Brian Frum says
Way to go Sophie, we’re very proud of you!!!
Brian Frum says
Dang it, I mean to say Sophie and Sassy!
Random Felines says
We are SO happy to see that picture….and that you are devoted to taking things at her pace ๐
Connie says
yes, yes it does… and I so need to remember that. Thank you
Kitties Blue says
Bravo! This is amazing progress. We’ll be purring and praying that it only gets better from here. Astrid is right here with me (surprise…NOT). She sends her most handsome and sweet boyfriend kisses by the truckloads and lots of love. Mom has some cool news to share with Mom Emily and will try to send her an e-mail in the next day or two. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
Caren Gittleman says
Great job Sophie and well done YOU!!
Dezi and Lexi says
Dat is so pawsum. Weez so happy to hear this. We just know Sassy wuld luv all da tention ifin she kuld get used da big furmily. Weez sendin’ purrayers and good vibes.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Lexi
Sammy says
YAY! Progress made…..these things take time sometimes…..very happy!
Hugs, Sammy
Scout Charles says
You are so wonderful for working so hard to make Sassy a part of your family. Sophie is the perfect kitty to show Sassy how nice a companion cat can be.
Continued good luck on your mission.
Scout Charles
sjrzeminski says
Some things are worth waiting for.
da tabbies o trout towne says
we hope slow N steddy doez win thiz race….gram paw dude haza post sorta kinda all most but knot quite like thiz set for thurzday….onlee race him winned…waz hiz own !!! ♥♥♥
Maxwell, Faraday & Allie says
Wonderful progress!
Ellen Pilch says
Glad things are moving in the right direction ๐
Annie says
What wonderful progress! This must bring joy to your heart! Good for you for being so patient. I know how hard that can be.
BeadedTail says
That’s wonderful! We’re glad to hear this progress! Our mommy fell in love with Sophie at BlogPaws so we bet we’d like her too!
The Island Cats says
That’s great! I have the same issue with Zoey, though she’s not FIV+. She and Ernie can be together, but she and Wally still have issues. I’m still trying too. ~Island Cat Mom
meowmeowmans says
That’s great progress! It’s true … slow and steady wins the race. ๐
Tamago says
I agree, slow and steady totally wins the race. You are so patient and wonderful! How great Sassy and Sophie cuddled with you together..and the photo of eating them side by side makes me smile ๐
Katie Isabella says
I am proud of YOU for going through all this to help integrate Sassy into the family properly.
The Swiss Cats says
Those are great progress ! You did well with the help of Sophie, Sassy ! Purrs
madi says
oh kitties we do agree with slow and easy….when introducing new
felines to the family. Your post is excellent.
Austin Towers says
You are doing a great job! Such patience!
LP says
Wowzers! Way to go Papi! We knew if anybuddy could win Sassy over, it would be you ๐ Sending all of you big hugs and love to your sweet Mama!
the critters in the cottage xo
Kjelle Bus says
Way to go Sophie !!
Maxwell, Faraday & Allie says
Wonderful progress!
Maxwell, Faraday & Allie says
Wonderful progress!
Maxwell, Faraday & Allie says
Wonderful progress!