Since Jet’s and Amber’s initial introduction did not go well – with a lot of hissing and spitting, lunging and barking, on all sides from animals and humans – we have ATTEMPTED to protect Jet by being super-aware of where each of our animals are, keeping two dog gates shut, letting Amber outside and THEN bringing Jet out of the back bathroom. Making sure Jet is in the living room before letting Amber in – between the two gates, etc.
This is all quite laborious, but doable, if all parties are cooperating. Now Jet is being a typical cute, stupid, curious cat, defying safeguards with careless disregard.
Example – I had let Amber out and brought Jet out of the back bathroom. I let Amber in – between the two gates – and was cleaning out the bathroom, sweeping, replenishing food and water, taking kitty litter out, and so on, when I looked up to see Jet IN the dining area – BETWEEN the two gates – just behind Amber! I quickly insisted Amber go out again. I finished cleaning, shut Jet’s door, and then went toward the dining area. Jet nimbly slid under the gate, going back into the living room. I let Amber in again, and this time they noticed each other. Jet’s back went up, but she just backed up some. Amber was only interested in a treat.
Confrontation is inevitable. I’m trying to stay calm and realize we can’t be on top of things 24/7. They will either attack each other or learn to let each other co-exist. It’s hard to know we’re doing basically everything we can do at this point. She’s a cat. She will not cooperate. Fingers crossed that things go smoothly.
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