Bones664
Well-Known Member
We adopted a kitty from the shelter over a week ago. Not the first time I have done this, but the first time I have done this since being a mastiff mommy. I have had many dogs over the years, and meshing a rescue kitty with them has never been an issue.
It has been over a week, and the pup likes to go visit the kitty as long as I am not around. But if I am near the cat, he attempts to eat the cat. I know it is protection of his owner, but what can be done to make them all one big happy family?
The cat is petrified (obviously) of the dog now. I expected it to take a week or two to work them into the home together, but I don't see it happening for a long time. I have the cat gated off down the hallway with the spare bedroom. The dog can go see the cat and they can smell each other, etc. I make sure I give alot of attention to our pup and show him that I give attention to the cat (when he can't get to her).. to try and introduce the cat into his pack.......but it's not working.
Anyone have info? Advice? Maybe this was just a bad idea. The Jack Russell doesn't seem to mind the cat, but once the Corso goes after the cat.. the Jack wants to also.
It has been over a week, and the pup likes to go visit the kitty as long as I am not around. But if I am near the cat, he attempts to eat the cat. I know it is protection of his owner, but what can be done to make them all one big happy family?
The cat is petrified (obviously) of the dog now. I expected it to take a week or two to work them into the home together, but I don't see it happening for a long time. I have the cat gated off down the hallway with the spare bedroom. The dog can go see the cat and they can smell each other, etc. I make sure I give alot of attention to our pup and show him that I give attention to the cat (when he can't get to her).. to try and introduce the cat into his pack.......but it's not working.
Anyone have info? Advice? Maybe this was just a bad idea. The Jack Russell doesn't seem to mind the cat, but once the Corso goes after the cat.. the Jack wants to also.