tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post7241922790130821779..comments2024-02-12T11:19:53.040-05:00Comments on RIGHT WHERE WE BELONG: Bringing In a New Cat--FooFee a/k/a Manny (Writer's Workshop)Karen and Gerardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15234935499886839237noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-30779936056410886232018-03-18T02:37:56.586-04:002018-03-18T02:37:56.586-04:00It?s difficult to find educated people in this par...It?s difficult to find educated people in this particular topic, but you sound like you know what you?re talking about!<br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-5638465146009490982011-12-03T12:16:01.247-05:002011-12-03T12:16:01.247-05:00Have you seen the show The Cat from Hell on the An...Have you seen the show The Cat from Hell on the Animal Planet. It is a great show and very educational about cats.<br /><br />http://animal.discovery.com/tv/my-cat-from-hell/Adventures in Alyssalandhttp://www.adventuresinalyssaland.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-22907579986125140402011-12-01T22:43:43.619-05:002011-12-01T22:43:43.619-05:00Oh, the kitty growl... Mine both growl when there&...Oh, the kitty growl... Mine both growl when there's someone coming up to the door, or if they smell unfamiliar animals on my hands. One also sits in the windows and "chirps" at the birds outside. That adjustment period sure is rough, but it's totally worth it the first time you catch them playing when they're comfortable, or the first time they come to cuddle! <br /><br />Also, your comment on my post didn't show up on the actual page for some reason, but it did show up in my email. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!The ZBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869968335919114650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-81707046727244676132011-12-01T22:37:47.034-05:002011-12-01T22:37:47.034-05:00I'm glad your cat worked out and became a part...I'm glad your cat worked out and became a part of your family. It's great that you took so much time to get him acclimated to your house and your other cat. Right now we have 4 indoor and 3 outdoor cats (2 of which are feral and just live in our yard) and we love them all.<br />I'm stopping by from Mama Kat's.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18371233258950468974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-54383761648007531512011-12-01T09:47:47.017-05:002011-12-01T09:47:47.017-05:00Getting a cat or a dog is a lot like bringing home...Getting a cat or a dog is a lot like bringing home a baby. I still remember bringing my sister cats home in 1997, just like it was yesterday, and everything that I went through to get them adjusted to living with me. One of my cats passed away but the other is still with me, 14 years later.Emily Cullenhttp://www.mamasick.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-87597182245331938312011-12-01T06:47:36.885-05:002011-12-01T06:47:36.885-05:00You really took your time and paid attention to in...You really took your time and paid attention to introduce Manny to your household. I'm sure this story had a happy ending too!<br /><br />Visiting from Mama Kats.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-73326845288074561902009-01-13T08:47:00.000-05:002009-01-13T08:47:00.000-05:00Great post. Love the vieo of Manny. I could video ...Great post. Love the vieo of Manny. I could video my cats every day they are so funny. We recently go the barn cat in the house see http://is.gd/8FWQAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-13833246171940225562008-05-26T14:40:00.000-04:002008-05-26T14:40:00.000-04:00Following is an email I received from Wendy, my fr...Following is an email I received from Wendy, my friend who is President of Kitten Krazy:<BR/><BR/>Well, I have good mews and bad mews after watching your video. The bad mews is that Manny is certainly a long-term case. He is visibly uncomfortable and will need more time than normal cats to adjust - if ever. The good mews is that I can point out some things that you are doing, Karen, that may change the situation.<BR/> <BR/>In order to speak Manny's language, you will need to change two things:<BR/> <BR/>I noticed some of your behaviors while interacting with Manny were exemplary of an "alpha kitty." What I mean is:<BR/> <BR/>1. You were looking him straight in the eyes. Direct eye contact is a form of dominance - he was directly responding to you in a negative way when you looked at him straight on. What I do is turn my head to the side and periodically glance at them. Keep your eyes 1/2 shut (this is cat language for "I'm not going to hurt you" and actually more "I really like you"). If you close your eyes slowly and only 1/2 open them, it is a sign of content.<BR/> <BR/>2. Don't stand up when interacting with him - he really became angry because to him, you got even bigger. When cats fight, they puff up their hair and turn sideways to get bigger. Essentially, that's what you did with him.<BR/> <BR/>3. If you listen to the tape and hear the tone in his voice, you will hear the same tone in your voice when you were talking back to him. Since he was growling at you - basically, he heard you growling back at him. The best thing to do is use a normal voice or better yet, no voice. A high pitch and a low pitch in our voices indicate a threat or a growl. Your volume should be calm and your pitch as normal as possible.<BR/> <BR/>4. Being in the same room working, reading or whatever and simply ignoring him would be the most calming thing you can do for now until he realizes that you aren't "looking for a fight."<BR/> <BR/>He is definitely on the defensive and really needs to understand that you folks are not going to hurt him.<BR/> <BR/>Here are a few more suggestions:<BR/> <BR/>1. Buy a couple of cans of cat food. The best way to make friends is through their stomach. Put it in a bowl and just sit there without speaking or looking at him, but close enough that you are "sharing" the environment.<BR/> <BR/>2. I know it sounds crazy, but you can play classical music on a low volume throughout the day when you are not home.<BR/> <BR/>3. They have cat videos that he can watch that will stimulate him emotionally. Birds fly and chirp, chipmunks run and play, etc. Cats really do watch these videos and it will give his mind something to do that is positive and makes his environment seem more fun.<BR/> <BR/>The Feliway is an excellent idea, too. You guys are such wonderful people to work with this guy - most people wouldn't even try.<BR/> <BR/>God bless you and let me know if there is anything I can do to help or if these suggestions helped.<BR/> <BR/>Love,<BR/>WendyKaren and Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15234935499886839237noreply@blogger.com