It is important to properly prepare for introductions between 2 cats that will be living together. Many characteristics play into the success of their coexistence, such as gender, age and of course each person’s personality, but introducing them to each other gradually increases the chances of seeing each other.
This is exactly what the owners of an adult tabby cat named Benny and a young female Ragdoll breed called Dolly worked for a long time.
We can see the 2 felines getting to know each other in a touching video shared on June 11, 2024 on the account TikTok specially created to follow the adventures from Dolly : ” @dollytheragdoll__ “.
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A sequence that mediates Pet Parade and which allows us to discover the various steps the family has taken to accustom each cat to the other’s presence before putting them directly into contact.
The kitten that has just arrived at this home is first kept in a separate room. Benny understand that something is happening behind the door. He observes it from a good distance, and then decides to approach it. To encourage him, his people placed his meal near said door.
@dollytheragdoll__ / TikTok
The elder then brings his favorite toy and sees the newcomer’s paw under the door, which fascinates him. Another great idea from the owners; suggest that Benny one of the toys Dolly so he can smell her.
The next step is to let the adult cat into the room where his little sister lives (in the absence of the latter) again to familiarize himself with her smell.
The beginning of a beautiful and long story of friendship
Afterwards, the 2 cats can finally see each other, but not yet touch each other, being separated by a kind of veil. Benny responds by letting out a few hisses, just to remind you that he’s the oldest in the house. Which doesn’t stop him from spending long moments observing her as she goes about her feline activities.
@dollytheragdoll__ / TikTok
After this, relaxation sets in. They can’t wait to meet each other. Especially the little one Dolly who starts to climb on the veil, she is so impatient.
The big moment finally arrives, that of the first physical contact. A moment that the owners have the good idea to connect with the game to make it as pleasant as possible for both.
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A few arguments and exchanges of paws later, the beginning of a beautiful and long story of friendship can begin.
