Topic: My new girl is coming home! (Read 9814 times)

Beth82 · « **Reply #57 on:** August 28, 2012, 09:22:10 AM »

Yup I agree, she saw her reflection in the bathroom mirror this morning, hissed and ran off

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #56 on:** August 28, 2012, 07:29:04 AM »

Ah - I think, Beth, the saying is "discretion is the better part of valour...."

Bless her!

Beth82 · « **Reply #55 on:** August 28, 2012, 07:27:19 AM »

The eldest runs round with the dabird and rori chases but as soon as he stops, she runs off for dear life lol

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #54 on:** August 28, 2012, 06:45:16 AM »

She's very good, isn't she!

Bet the kids will love that.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #53 on:** August 27, 2012, 18:31:24 PM »

Beth82 · « **Reply #52 on:** August 27, 2012, 17:55:18 PM »

rori playing fetch, well before she got bored!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sJGebvoVIQ

funkiechicken · « **Reply #51 on:** August 27, 2012, 15:44:07 PM »

aww shes gorgeous!!!

I'm sure everything will settle down soon and getting them spayed will avoid any conflict as Sheila pointed out

Beautiful

Beth82 · « **Reply #50 on:** August 26, 2012, 17:29:01 PM »

she was going to keep her and was thinking of mating her. But she is wanting to focus on her somali cats, so is rehoming the bengals.

Liz · « **Reply #49 on:** August 26, 2012, 17:08:38 PM »

They are muscular cats our Miss Porsche BB Bengal surprised the vet with her weight she looks so dainty

Surprised the breeder didn't spey her as the ones I know spey/neuter there lot before they home them on unless they are going to be used for breeding

Dawn F · « **Reply #48 on:** August 26, 2012, 12:53:52 PM »

they are very muscular which is why they are so heavy, hope they settle down soon

Beth82 · « **Reply #47 on:** August 26, 2012, 07:01:01 AM »

you'd think bengals would be bigger as a medium sized cat but they are small and slinky. Although they aren't light in weight lol

All I could hear last night was thud wollap bang, thud............went down stairs this morning thinking the wost but the house is looking good. Honey was on my bed last night, felt her jump up but her take off to jump onto something higher made the bed shake

sheilarose · « **Reply #46 on:** August 25, 2012, 20:31:15 PM »

Wow, she's lovely isn't she. I'm sure things will settle down quickly, Mum might be a bit wary if Aurora is in danger of coming into season, as this could spark the Alpha female argument.

Beth82 · « **Reply #45 on:** August 25, 2012, 18:50:58 PM »

Hasn't planned out too well, I think mummy was enjoying her time alone, she's been spitting at rorie but she's coming round. But it does mean that honey is now cuddling me alot more

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #44 on:** August 25, 2012, 17:35:35 PM »

She's so beautiful. Am very pleased they're back together again.

Beth82 · « **Reply #43 on:** August 25, 2012, 13:56:09 PM »

I'm in lurveeee

She has more of a wild face than her mother, which stands out more I think

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #42 on:** August 25, 2012, 13:51:38 PM »

OMG she is stunning

Beth82 · « **Reply #41 on:** August 25, 2012, 13:44:53 PM »

Well she is finally here;

youtube vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X27ZMZvb6ic

She's calling at the moment, so as soon as she finishes, it's spay time!

funkiechicken · « **Reply #40 on:** August 25, 2012, 02:01:56 AM »

Quote from: Sue P (Paddysmum) on August 21, 2012, 10:28:04 AM

I have a similar reaction to children, and a tendency to head for the door

I too suffer from this....although i do try to keep the spitting to a minimum

I think Honey will be fine

and great advice from Sheila & Gill too

Shes bonded with you, so shes feeling safe in general and once Aurora arrives (shes gorgeous btw

and will be lovely for them both to be together

) Honey might just feel a little less on edge as the familiarity of her daughter could mean they will feed off each others confidence

Also the Little Humans could just give her a treat when they see her and do the playing with the Da Bird and she will associate them with positive things

but as she is spending more time in the same room before running for the hills, I think its just a matter of time

I love the photos of her outside

she looks so confident and happy too

You're doing a grand job

x

sheilarose · « **Reply #39 on:** August 24, 2012, 18:40:09 PM »

Beth, you're a diamond.

I'd let Aurora have a few days with her Mum first, though, as she'll smell funny when she's been to the vet and won't be up to defending herself against any adverse reactions from Honey, so best to let them get re-acquainted before the Op.

When is she coming?

Beth82 · « **Reply #38 on:** August 24, 2012, 12:48:11 PM »

Don't think she has been spayed, i'll be getting that done next week

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #37 on:** August 24, 2012, 07:01:08 AM »

Quote from: sheilarose on August 23, 2012, 10:21:40 AM

I don't think you should worry too much about ethics in this case Beth, these two weren't going to be bred from (again) so are a kind of rescue.

I know loads of ex-breeding queens get dumped and end up in rescue, you're just cutting out the middle man. At least now you've agreed to take Aurora they won't be tempted to try her with one litter, so you've stopped at least one set of kittens reaching the market.

No, well done you, I think you're brilliant and hope the beautiful Aurora is as happy as her Mum will be to see her.

Does this mean the kids get one each ?

Couldn't agree more. They're both beautiful girls - can't say I blame you for losing your heart to them.

sheryl · « **Reply #36 on:** August 23, 2012, 22:37:29 PM »

Has Aurora been spayed, if not I would get her booked in ASAP.

you will definately have your hands full with 2 Benglies - I have got 4 and my house is a MAD House - LOL

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #35 on:** August 23, 2012, 13:37:09 PM »

Wow you are brave to have two Bengals

Beth82 · « **Reply #34 on:** August 23, 2012, 11:36:13 AM »

lol Honey is still coming round to the little human idea. she's sat in the front room with them this morning without hissing for about 20 mins, then strolled off. The kittten is like a cannon ball, more like the kids will be keeping her entertained lol

sheilarose · « **Reply #33 on:** August 23, 2012, 10:21:40 AM »

I don't think you should worry too much about ethics in this case Beth, these two weren't going to be bred from (again) so are a kind of rescue.

I know loads of ex-breeding queens get dumped and end up in rescue, you're just cutting out the middle man. At least now you've agreed to take Aurora they won't be tempted to try her with one litter, so you've stopped at least one set of kittens reaching the market.

No, well done you, I think you're brilliant and hope the beautiful Aurora is as happy as her Mum will be to see her.

Does this mean the kids get one each ?

Beth82 · « **Reply #32 on:** August 23, 2012, 10:09:19 AM »

She's called aurora, this is her;

I know some people are against buying from breeders but her mummy was needing a new home and as her baby isn't too happy and honey would like the company, figured it was best as an all rounder

sheilarose · « **Reply #31 on:** August 23, 2012, 09:06:55 AM »

Very pleased for you. I'm sure Honey will be delighted and relieved tgo see a familiar face and it should help the new baby settle with you and the kids. What's her name?

Beth82 · « **Reply #30 on:** August 23, 2012, 06:43:11 AM »

Cat fever has taken over, I'm getting honey's kitten this weekend!

How do you think she'd react? She would have been away from her baby for 6 days by this point but her kitten is around 6 months old and they were joined at the hip!

Beth82 · « **Reply #29 on:** August 21, 2012, 16:16:43 PM »

Thank you for your advice and tips, will try these all out x

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #28 on:** August 21, 2012, 12:11:34 PM »

Another bit of advice to add to Sheilas, try putting a cardboard box or boxes with a cat size hole that she can rush in if she feels scared

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #27 on:** August 21, 2012, 10:28:04 AM »

Sound advice Sheila. Its very early days, and as you already recognise, she's had her world turned upside down with unfamiliar things, place and people.

It would be strange for us so its no different for them, except they didn't know it was going to happen, whereas you and your family did.

I have a similar reaction to children, and a tendency to head for the door

She looks very comfy in her new bed and its great that she's chatting away to you already.

Bet you're well chuffed.

clarenmax · « **Reply #26 on:** August 21, 2012, 10:27:22 AM »

Awww she's so pretty

Beth82 · « **Reply #25 on:** August 21, 2012, 10:23:38 AM »

thank you for the advice, much appreciated.

The kids approach her quietly and as soon as she hisses, they move away and she trots ooff. When there is a stair gate inbetween her and the kids, she is fine

and when the kids dangle her 'dabird' over the gate, she plays and forgets her issues for a minute or so

She is attached to me, as soon as she hears me get up in the morning, she runs upstairs and greets me with her vocal ability and a cuddle. She loves snuggles and playing. She doesn't use her claws in rough play and she adores belly rubs!

sheilarose · « **Reply #24 on:** August 21, 2012, 10:07:36 AM »

Beth, a bit of spitting is natural, she needs time to adjust to your kids and as she's out of her comfort zone at the moment will still be feeling a tad phased by it all.

When I moved in with OH, Pursley didn't like me at all, and was quite angry with me for weeks. I had to ignore her spitting and hope her temper improved, which it did, and once she'd got to realise I was actually quite free with the cat treats she took a different view and is now very friendly.

Give it time, and ask the kids to keep the noise down and walk away when she starts being defensive, eventually she'll come around.

She is just the prettiest little thing, so pleased for you both.

Dawn F · « **Reply #23 on:** August 21, 2012, 10:02:07 AM »

she is lovely!

Beth82 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 21, 2012, 09:59:51 AM »

Beth82 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 20, 2012, 06:30:26 AM »

Got a slight issue, she's not happy around the kids, even when the kids are quiet. She growls and hisses, she doesn't strike but runs off to her little place. She was fine with the kids when we went to see her

Figured she just needs to get use to them, I'm under no illusion, I think she will eventually tolerate them until they are older. It makes me want her daughter even more now, so that she has that companion to keep her company.

She seems to have bonded with me straight away, she loves to play, curls up with me, endlessly talks to me

sheryl · « **Reply #20 on:** August 19, 2012, 22:28:50 PM »

She is stunning and Im so glad she has settled so well

The breeder should not be breeding her daughters though with the flat chested genetic problem

sheilarose · « **Reply #19 on:** August 19, 2012, 21:46:33 PM »

She looks very alert and quite comfortable. Fantastic.

Beth82 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 19, 2012, 19:32:49 PM »

no encouragement needed

I took her out for a little stroll, what with the humidity and I thought that if she could get a quick sniff and mark out her small territory, she might calm down the vocal part lol it worked, she's as quiet as a mute mouse!

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