OK, major softie here. Mickey is very dismayed by the newcomer, but they're starting to get along (I even saw some play this morning). Food is always a good motivator!
One major problem in all of this is that baby girl does not want to use the litter box. A friend adopted either her brother or half-brother and said he's having trouble with the concept as well.
This required a shopping trip. I thought maybe the old litter box was too tall for such a tiny creature and maybe they would not be like my old pair who shared a litter box with no hesitation. While looking at litter boxes (and finding a new one), I saw the pet beds, decided that the old one was toast and found a new one. Then, just down the aisle was a rack of toys and my laundry room, which is where the litter boxes reside, is now a kitty room.
Notice that there are boxes, buckets, tubs, crates, and toys everywhere. I don't see doing laundry any time soon.
They definitely eat differently.
Mickey is a good eater, but a big of a pig, lots of noise and he inhales every bite as fast as he can.
Baby girl (maybe Minnie?) is very dainty and nibbles slowly.
Not a good combination. You'll notice who wants to assist his new sister in finishing what has to be too much food for a little one.
Mickey has those great big, expressive eyes and baby girl has her own unique feature.
She is a polydactyl, which means extra toes. The Boss says she has thumbs.
Enough of my chattering about my kitties for a little while. They're a lot of fun and I hope members of our family for years to come. The Boss and the girls are off camping for the weekend, Bean is out with friends and I'm catching up on old TV shows.
Happy 4th of July weekend!
I think we are learning. However, he is a little shy and will stay in the closet where we put the litter box and food until we drag him out. Personally, I think it is a show of intelligence in that as soon as he emerges, little hands pounce on him. I know. Those funky feet!
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