sensei wrote:One can easily see how the pecking order is playing out.
1. Belle
2. Moose
3. Maria
4. JWR
Can't tell yet where Josie fits in, but I'd guess somewhere between 1 and 3. Keep us informed, JWR, but so far Belle looks happy and well contented with human company. I hope the others eventually get the care they need.
Well actually would be
1. Josie (9) nickname "Miss Jealous"
her and Moose like to play fight and chase each other up and down the hallway. She was the main one we worried about when introducing Belle into the house. She reacted good as in after exchanging sniffs Josie let loose a hiss and low growl, Belle getting the message backed off a safe distance and neither attacked or ran and hid so it is working out just fine. We do need to make sure to give Joise plenty of attention to let her know she is still #1.
2. Moose (6)
He was pretty overwhelmed at first with Belle shadowing him. Over the last few days he seems to have gotten more used to her and yesterday (7/10) right before the photo I took of them was the first time we saw him grooming her. Last evening Belle jumped up on the couch where Moose was resting and play attacked him, Moose just took one big paw and pinned her and proceeded to wash her face.
3. Belle (4 months)
Where Maria & I rate I'm not sure.
As to the brothers still outside, we are still making sure they have plenty of food and water. I had to pick up the grey one yesterday and have Maria clean up a small (scratch/bite) wound he had just back of his left ear. We assume the momcat hurt him for she seems to have turned into forcing away mode. We don't know if after 4 months since she had them if she is starting to go into another heat cycle or if she wants to force them to go on their own. Later this month we plan on getting them to the vet to get fixed and their shots.
"Like the wind crying endlessly through the universe, Time carries away the names and the deeds of conquerors and commoners alike. And all that we are, all that remains, is in the memories of those who cared we came this way for a brief moment." Harlan Ellison