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Post by lfd on Nov 14, 2012 13:52:57 GMT
Hi All, just looking for some opinions/experience really... We have a 14yr old cat who we have owned in the same house since 6weeks old and he really is just like a member of the family and my mum treats him like a son  We have been offered the chance to re home a gorgeous 9month old Jack Russell type pup who has been previously mistreated but now living in a lovely temporary home with 2 old cats and 1 other JR dog. Hes ab it nervy but very very friendly when he has ab it of trust in you and so affectionate. Would this be fair on our old cat to bring a young playful puppy into his home? He is our priority and we would never want to unsettle/upset him in the rest of his days he may be about... We've had other stray cats in the house before and neighbors dogs and as long as he has made it clear hes boss hes never really bothered after that  Just looking for some opinions really or similar stories? We know if we don't get the puppy he will only go to a lovely home as the people who are currently fostering him are very particular who he goes too... Thanks Everyone  |
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Post by crazychick on Nov 14, 2012 14:45:47 GMT
Ours (pictured) get on well but we got them at the same time so I think that helped. We have another cat that lives on the farm, the dog is terrified of her (she yelps if she sees the cat and runs away, the cat only has to get within a couple of metres for this to happen!). I think you'd be fine as you say your cat likes to be boss so would put the playful puppy in it's place!
Is the dog okay with the cats that he lives with at the mo?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2012 14:56:10 GMT
Cats rule the house.. I have a 10 year old oriental a 2 year old and a 5 year old moggie, who all live in the house. We got a lively, attention seeking chihuahua cross daschund. Yes the cats were cheesed off but after a few whacks off the cats she respects the completely. They are all happy took a month or two but non of the cats have suffered. We've always had cats and dogs and cats always win whatever the dog we've had from collies labs to the chiweenie! The cat won't like it at first but unless your worried about the cats health I would try it see how it goes.
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Post by lfd on Nov 14, 2012 15:04:13 GMT
They are reassuring stories!
Our cats health is fine, hes just slowing down with age..
The dog is living with two she cats aged 14 & 16 and he is fine, doesnt bother them atall.
I just would hate to bring him to ours and it not work out and the dog have to be moved on again..
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Post by lfd on Nov 14, 2012 15:06:16 GMT
PS very cute picture crazychick
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Post by crazychick on Nov 14, 2012 15:09:54 GMT
Can you not bring the dog round to 'visit' before you make a definate decision? As Loulabelle says it will take them a while to settle but it may give you an idea?
I think they'd be fine but can see why you are concerned.
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Post by lfd on Nov 14, 2012 15:28:59 GMT
Yeah that may be an idea. Thanks so much for your advice, i think i will see if we can arrange a 'visit' just to see initial reactions.
Thank you.
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Post by lilliella1 on Nov 14, 2012 16:37:20 GMT
Our Moggy is now 18 years old. We brought our first dog a Cavalier in when he was 12 yrs old and he did not bat an eyelid. We now have 5 Cavaliers and the cat is a true fan of them all and often cuddles up with them.
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Post by Shortstuff on Nov 14, 2012 21:45:13 GMT
Mum and dad have a 19 year old cat and they got a puppy a year ago. Puppy is no longer a puppy and is still wild! The cat doesn't mind him at all, she just gives him a quick swipe if he annoys her. They even sleep together at times. It's worth a practice visit I think
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Post by nia2311 on Nov 14, 2012 22:58:40 GMT
We had a cat living with 2 dogs successfully. The dogs were older than the cat and she was introduced as a kitten. Both dogs took her on board very easily. All you can do is have a trial and see how your cat reacts. At 14, he may or may not accept a playful pup, but you may find he just leave it to do its own thing and keeps out of its way! I would say to the foster carers you want to have a trial period, with an understanding that if the cat is not accepting, they will have to look for another home. I think that is fair, and they know where you stand at the beginning.
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Post by auntiebarb on Nov 14, 2012 23:29:25 GMT
My son returned home some years ago with a Husky 2 year old entire. He was lovely but you could not get the word 'wolf' out of your head when looking at him. We had a 12 year old ginger and white fluffy male cat and were very worried about leaving them together. Someone down the pub who knows a lot about cats said do not worry, the cat will always be top dog. Any she was soooo right. Within two days the cat was bossing the huge husky around and apart from arguing about who owned a wild rabbit caught in the garden - (husky did) they got on fine. My collie spent hours trying to teach the husky to bark and play tug of war, but failed. I really was extremely worried for the cat at first too.
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Post by lfd on Nov 15, 2012 8:39:49 GMT
Oh thank you all so much for your advice and stories! I really do think after they have worked out who is boss they would be fine but i suppose i would never know until i tried.. A trial period sounds like a good plan if fosterers are willing to do so! I shall suggest it and see how we go! Thanks again all x |
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