Hi, I need some advice please 😶
I have an 8-year-old female cat, Kali, who I’ve had since she was a kitten. She’s very timid and very attached to me (and I am to her), and she’s never lived with other cats. I should point out that she’s really skittish, especially with other people, except for me.
I’ve adopted a 3-year-old stray, Blue, who I’ve known for three years. She used to hang around the riding stables I go to, and the manager didn't want her anymore. She’s also very nervous around other people but very bonded to me because I had her spayed and used to feed her.
Blue has settled in really well because she’s with me; she doesn't pay any attention to Kali and doesn't react to her. Kali, on the other hand, is stressed; she growls and hisses and won’t stay in the same room (she goes into the bedroom or outside). There have already been a few swats, but nothing more, no chasing. It was just down to the surprise of bumping into each other – I have a small flat of 37 sqm (about 400 sq ft).
Do you think things will get better and that Kali will get used to it and relax? Will she become affectionate again? She’s still cuddly, but less so, and she doesn’t go into the living room where Blue is as often. I really don't want her to feel miserable.
They’ve been "living together" for two weeks and two days now.
Thanks for your advice 🙏🙏
