Sasha did not want another cat. She liked her position as the diva with various minions to serve her. She was not happy when Gus showed up.
She hissed and got growly but never aggressive. She’s not that kind of cat. She was disappointed in me and wanted me to know that. Then she discovered that Gus occasionally needed some treats to help come out of his shell. Sasha likes treats and sat right next to him in line for her share. It also meant there was more food out. Sasha likes food. Maybe he wasn’t so bad as long as he knew his place which was firmly below her. Now they are often together. She has taught him a few bad tricks and he has returned the favor.They share secrets and wash each other’s face. The grays just shake their heads but secretly they are pleased that Sasha has someone to play with and let’s them nap peacefully. Young cats do well with a playmate close to their age.
How sweet is that!
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Love their secret-sharing photo.
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Me too. As I often seem them chasing each other or wopping the other on the head, at least I know they are friends.
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Companionship is so important. I think if Elsa had a doggy friend she would learn how to enjoy being a dog. As bbn it is, I ambit.
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A dog would do Elsa good.
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Sasha will always be the queen, but now she has a prince to boss around. 👑
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That’s exactly how it’s turning out. Gus doesn’t seem to mind.
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So lovely to see. Thanks for the smiles 💕
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Thanks for stopping by!
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Sasha and Gus… together. Very good news to read this morning. It’s good they have found that they enjoy playing and grooming. It was a little worrisome when you mentioned Sasha had some displaced crankiness. I knew you would have Gus settled in and they would all be okay, it just takes time♥
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It took a good 3 weeks to get him comfortable here. Then another week or two for Sasha to warm up to him. Patience.
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Aw. I love happy endings. BFF’s Forever!
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Let’s hope so!
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well, everyone needs a partner in crime.
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How cute they are!
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Thanks!
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Glad to hear that Sasha and Gus have become fast friends and good companions. Must be the happy home life that contributes to their well being!
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It’s working now. I hope it lasts.
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Aww, that’s so sweet that they get along so well now. Sounds like she’s helping Gus out of his shell. Good to hear. Happy weekend to Kate and the clan.
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They are enjoying life and that makes me happy.
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That is so sweet. Have a nice weekend.
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Thanks and I hope you weekend is good too.
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These photos are absolutely adorable, Kate!
Everyone needs a friend (or two….or three….)!
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Yes, a posse to romp with.
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Have you tried spreading/rubbing cat nip on the turbo scratcher and the sisal on the cat tower? Love the stories about your cats!!
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Not since Gus came. I should try that! He seems to like catnip although he likes cat grass better.
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Cats are funny. Some will willingly accept a new cat while others hiss until they die. Glad yours have made some form of peace. I always enjoy seeing their photos.
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I just found your comment in my spam file! I don’t know how that happens but it does occasionally with any commenter. Yes some never make peace with new catkids. I had one in the 90s and she was snarky and sneaky and would attack another cat. Don’t know why. The other cat got bigger than her so he could hold his own but I had to keep them separated. Not fun at all.
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Peaceable Kingdom !
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That’s the name of the rescue that Hazel came from!
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Peaceable Kingdom
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SOOOOOOOOO happy Sasha and Gus are “buds” now. Worked out perfectly – he no longer feels like the “outcast” and Sasha has someone she can hang out with. Good deal!
Hugs, Pam
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It worked out. I always worry about these things. Some times it doesn’t work but the grays are very laid back. Sasha was very playful so I was surprised she pushed back at the beginning.
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This did my heart good. So nice to see them together.
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Me too. There was a point where I said “What have I done?” It just took time.
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That’s so sweet
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Thanks.
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You are welcome
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We, of course, will need more intel on the bad tricks and any naughtiness!
Happy Weekend!
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Your faithful reporter is on it!
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Excellent!
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So glad Sasha is coming around and she and Gus are getting along so well now! Such cuties ❤
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It’s amazing but she is a friendly cat. I was surprised when she snorted and hissed.
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They do definitely have their pecking order!
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Yes and they enforce it. I remember when Mollie the alpha at 7 lbs. pushed Jake at 14 lbs. off the bed. It was her real estate. Sasha is shaping up to be the same kind of diva.
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LOL!
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Glad there’s peace on the homefront.
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Peace and entertainment!
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Cute!
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They think they are adorable!
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well, they are!
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So sweet! I’m glad they made friends and that Gus has a happy home now.
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I’m sure he likes it better than the shelter although he had his posse of friends there too.
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Playmates are so important for cats. Especially if you like your furniture unshredded.
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He is amazing. At the shelter when we were crating him for the trip to my house, he freaked out and clawed up one of the helpers pretty badly. I had asked them to trim his nails when he was checked out at the vet but they didn’t. I worried a bit but he let me play with his paws which ended up in a clipping within his first week. He doesn’t claw anything except the carpets (and we don’t have a lot of those). I find it odd that he’s not into sisal (on the cat towers) or the cardboard scratcher. Just carpet. He never uses his claws with us.
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What a good boy.
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a little like Phenny… I’ve got the that’s all your fault look for days , but while I jumped with joy that they go well alonge he teached him all the bad tricks …
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They teach the bad tricks first.
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Good to see them together. Cute photos.
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Thanks!
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I’m so glad Sasha came around and decided Gus is a good thing. That’s fabulous.
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Yes. She has a lot of energy and she really needed a playmate. Gracie occasionally chased with her but even Gracie avoided her.
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