Would I be risking open cat-warfare? - DiscussWorldIssues - Socio-Economic Religion and Political Uncensored Debate

**DYjLN8rF** · 10-09-2009, 05:28 PM

We have two cats (had them for about 5 years now). They are both 7 years old (female).

My wife has been contacted by somone wanting to get rid of a 2 year old male Birman (the person is older with balance problems and does not want to fall on the cat as it hangs around their feet a lot).

Question is, can I reasonably expect to be able to introduce another cat into our house (I know there will be some initial stress etc). Will that pass and the 3 will then get on - or will it really be not worth the hassle and stress for the cats? Obviously it depends on the cats temprements also - I'm just trying to get a general idea.

**LomodiorCon** · 10-09-2009, 05:58 PM

Cat warfare? Will it have zombie mode?

**jurhoonee** · 10-09-2009, 05:59 PM

I hate the swear filter.

**TZtrDuso** · 10-09-2009, 06:45 PM

Question is, why would you want another one of those knuddly hairballs, that roam the house as it were their´s, leaving a trace of hair and scratch marks on all you belongings and occasional peeing on something cause they can´t deal with having another in their territory ?
Honestly if my wife would ever leave me, that would be the moment i´ll feed the cat´s to my snakes.

but back to your question,
My wife says a good trick is taking a old towel where your cats like to rest/reside on, and rub the new cat a bit with it,
that way the new cat will have a familiar smell and apparently that´s like signing a peace agreement for cats
(of course she didn´t read the first half of my post

)

**Metrujectiktus** · 10-09-2009, 07:24 PM

take it slowly, try introducing something with the other cats smell on it first. It can be done, but don't expect them to ever be best mates

**GypeFeeshyTes** · 10-09-2009, 07:50 PM

Personally I'd use the shotgun to introduce them.

**TZtrDuso** · 10-09-2009, 08:06 PM

You know thinking about it, you could pass some Catnip around, dim the lights a bit and play some Barry White,..
That´ll have em happy in a bunch

**Filmania** · 10-09-2009, 10:35 PM

Ive heard putting them into a a kennel separately putting them face to face for a bit can help introduce them. It will be pissy for awhile though.

**Ggskbpbz** · 10-09-2009, 11:14 PM

For those of you whom are males, yet own cats. Do you consider yourself a "man"?

**Metrujectiktus** · 10-10-2009, 01:18 AM

For those of you whom are males, yet own cats. Do you consider yourself a "man"?

As I've got 2 children, an ex-wife and a girlfriend then yes I do.
Cat's are great. [thumbup]

**twiffatticy** · 10-10-2009, 03:33 AM

if male cats think like male humans, I doubt it will be a problem

**Efksqhyu** · 10-10-2009, 04:34 AM

For those of you whom are males, yet own cats. Do you consider yourself a "man"?

Yes, as long as you don't refer to them as "the boys," "the girls," or "the kids."

Anyway, you have to introduce them slowly, and they might never get along. However, they should at least tolerate each other.

**mr.videomen** · 10-10-2009, 04:48 AM

I have been feeding 2 Toms that live in the woods or under my house somewhere for about 4 years and still to this day they will get balled up and fight each time they are near each other. Unfortunately this makes a horrific noise when it happens. The screeches and hisses will wake the dead. Good luck.

**Efksqhyu** · 11-09-2009, 11:29 AM

You know, my babies didn't get along at all at first. Now Ms. Fluffy Kitty, and Snug Lee are practically friends.

My mom's cat's are different. Her cat molly doesn't really like Rocky Maine Coon, but she tolerates him.

**RealCHEAPsoftDOWNLOAD** · 11-09-2009, 11:40 AM

For those of you whom are males, yet own cats. Do you consider yourself a "man"?

Yes, as long as you don't refer to them as "the boys," "the girls," or "the kids."

You know, my babies didn't get along at all at first. Now Ms. Fluffy Kitty, and Snug Lee are practically friends.

...........

**GypeFeeshyTes** · 11-09-2009, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by wizisme For those of you whom are males, yet own cats. Do you consider yourself a "man"?

Yes, as long as you don't refer to them as "the boys," "the girls," or "the kids." But then this happens....

You know, my babies didn't get along at all at first. Now Ms. Fluffy Kitty, and Snug Lee are practically friends.

My mom's cat's are different. Her cat molly doesn't really like Rocky Maine Coon, but she tolerates him.

That is not cool.

**RealCHEAPsoftDOWNLOAD** · 11-09-2009, 11:43 AM

But then this happens....

That is not cool.

i win

**Ggskbpbz** · 11-09-2009, 12:32 PM

He's GAY!

**Abnorbprootly** · 11-09-2009, 12:48 PM

get a real pet

**letittbe** · 11-09-2009, 01:22 PM

damn you are so ****ed archer
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10-09-2009, 05:28 PM	#1
DYjLN8rF Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 448 Senior Member	Would I be risking open cat-warfare? We have two cats (had them for about 5 years now). They are both 7 years old (female). My wife has been contacted by somone wanting to get rid of a 2 year old male Birman (the person is older with balance problems and does not want to fall on the cat as it hangs around their feet a lot). Question is, can I reasonably expect to be able to introduce another cat into our house (I know there will be some initial stress etc). Will that pass and the 3 will then get on - or will it really be not worth the hassle and stress for the cats? Obviously it depends on the cats temprements also - I'm just trying to get a general idea. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-09-2009, 05:58 PM	#2
LomodiorCon Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 480 Senior Member	Cat warfare? Will it have zombie mode? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-09-2009, 05:59 PM	#3
jurhoonee Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 561 Senior Member	I hate the swear filter. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-09-2009, 06:45 PM	#4
TZtrDuso Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 507 Senior Member	Question is, why would you want another one of those knuddly hairballs, that roam the house as it were their´s, leaving a trace of hair and scratch marks on all you belongings and occasional peeing on something cause they can´t deal with having another in their territory ? Honestly if my wife would ever leave me, that would be the moment i´ll feed the cat´s to my snakes. but back to your question, My wife says a good trick is taking a old towel where your cats like to rest/reside on, and rub the new cat a bit with it, that way the new cat will have a familiar smell and apparently that´s like signing a peace agreement for cats (of course she didn´t read the first half of my post ) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-09-2009, 07:24 PM	#5
Metrujectiktus Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 394 Senior Member	take it slowly, try introducing something with the other cats smell on it first. It can be done, but don't expect them to ever be best mates Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-09-2009, 07:50 PM	#6
GypeFeeshyTes Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 594 Senior Member	Personally I'd use the shotgun to introduce them. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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TZtrDuso Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 507 Senior Member	You know thinking about it, you could pass some Catnip around, dim the lights a bit and play some Barry White,.. That´ll have em happy in a bunch Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-09-2009, 10:35 PM	#8
Filmania Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 478 Senior Member	Ive heard putting them into a a kennel separately putting them face to face for a bit can help introduce them. It will be pissy for awhile though. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-09-2009, 11:14 PM	#9
Ggskbpbz Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 480 Senior Member	For those of you whom are males, yet own cats. Do you consider yourself a "man"? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-10-2009, 01:18 AM	#10
Metrujectiktus Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 394 Senior Member	For those of you whom are males, yet own cats. Do you consider yourself a "man"? As I've got 2 children, an ex-wife and a girlfriend then yes I do. Cat's are great. [thumbup] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-10-2009, 03:33 AM	#11
twiffatticy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 641 Senior Member	if male cats think like male humans, I doubt it will be a problem Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-10-2009, 04:34 AM	#12
Efksqhyu Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 546 Senior Member	For those of you whom are males, yet own cats. Do you consider yourself a "man"? Yes, as long as you don't refer to them as "the boys," "the girls," or "the kids." Anyway, you have to introduce them slowly, and they might never get along. However, they should at least tolerate each other. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-10-2009, 04:48 AM	#13
mr.videomen Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 408 Senior Member	I have been feeding 2 Toms that live in the woods or under my house somewhere for about 4 years and still to this day they will get balled up and fight each time they are near each other. Unfortunately this makes a horrific noise when it happens. The screeches and hisses will wake the dead. Good luck. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-09-2009, 11:29 AM	#14
Efksqhyu Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 546 Senior Member	You know, my babies didn't get along at all at first. Now Ms. Fluffy Kitty, and Snug Lee are practically friends. My mom's cat's are different. Her cat molly doesn't really like Rocky Maine Coon, but she tolerates him. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-09-2009, 11:40 AM	#15
RealCHEAPsoftDOWNLOAD Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 509 Senior Member	For those of you whom are males, yet own cats. Do you consider yourself a "man"? Yes, as long as you don't refer to them as "the boys," "the girls," or "the kids." You know, my babies didn't get along at all at first. Now Ms. Fluffy Kitty, and Snug Lee are practically friends. ........... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-09-2009, 11:40 AM	#16
GypeFeeshyTes Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 594 Senior Member	Originally Posted by wizisme For those of you whom are males, yet own cats. Do you consider yourself a "man"? Yes, as long as you don't refer to them as "the boys," "the girls," or "the kids." But then this happens.... You know, my babies didn't get along at all at first. Now Ms. Fluffy Kitty, and Snug Lee are practically friends. My mom's cat's are different. Her cat molly doesn't really like Rocky Maine Coon, but she tolerates him. That is not cool. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-09-2009, 11:43 AM	#17
RealCHEAPsoftDOWNLOAD Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 509 Senior Member	But then this happens.... That is not cool. i win Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-09-2009, 12:32 PM	#18
Ggskbpbz Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 480 Senior Member	He's GAY! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Abnorbprootly Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 452 Senior Member	get a real pet Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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letittbe Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 407 Senior Member	damn you are so ****ed archer ________ GM LT engine specifications Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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