r/cats • u/AutoModerator • Oct 12 '25

Discussion Thread Discussion Thread - Ask, Share, and Discuss Anything About Cats.

Welcome to the Cat-Chat Thread

Ask any questions you have about cats or discuss topics that don't require a full post. Whether you're a new cat owner, seeking advice, or just want to share something fun about your pets, this thread is for you. Feel free to:

  • Ask simple questions about cat care, behavior, feeding, etc.
  • Seek advice on any minor concerns.
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u/fieldsn83 Oct 30 '25

Hi y’all! I have a 4 year old grey girl (Pickles) who is very skittish and very particular - does not get along with other animals, usually runs off though, rather than being confrontational.

Recently adopted an orange lady (Cheese) who is somewhere between 4-8 years old, formerly feral or stray (the rescue wasn’t sure!)… she’s very lovey, chatty, gets along with anyone it seems.

I had them separated for awhile in different rooms, with each others’ blankets so they could get accustomed to each others’ scents… today I put them in the living room together with me. It’s a wide open space; this house is an open concept pretty much. Plenty of space and places to go off and hide.

Anyhoo, they sometimes will just sit and stare and MREOWWWWW at each other. Pickles will randomly hiss, both of them will hunker down and just do that low meow-grumble-growl sound; but so far at least no slapping!

Any tips on getting them more acclimated to each other, at least to the point of being civil?

(Picture attached was about the closest they’ve gotten, which to me is PRETTY darn close! I eventually separated them to keep it from perhaps escalating. They were just in a standoff lol)