He's here!

dandysmom · 24-06-2007, 10:12 PM

What a gook link, Alex; thanks for posting! I'd never heard of this breed also; lovely cats, aren't they?

Sweet · 25-06-2007, 09:18 AM

Awww they are gorgeous, just look at that fur!

Cannot wait for pics x

yola · 25-06-2007, 09:38 AM

Cats with perms LOL!!!

They are lovely looking kitties aren't they. I'm quite excited that we're going to have one here

Soupie · 25-06-2007, 09:50 AM

Pousse is all growly at the moment so I am spending lots of time with her and giving her treats and cuddles

Quando (TICA Champion Catbalu Quando to give him his full title) is settling in fine - he likes sitting on the window sill in "his" room at night and during the day he sleeps under the bed although he comes out for fuss and cudddles when I call him. He's pretty soppy and I think he will be the submissive one but very nervous about introducing them and wondering now if I have done the right thing.

Plan is to open his door once I receive all clear from vet and just leave it - not pushing any contact with either of them. The room he is in is the spare one and Pousse rarely goes in there. I thought by doing that they will investigate each other in their own time? What do you think? I will feed them seperately and have separate poo palaces for the moment

All advice welcomed - the support I've had from you all has been very much appreciated

Fran · 25-06-2007, 11:17 AM

Congratulations on your new arrival!!! I hope all goes well at the vets and with the introduction to Pousse

Mags · 25-06-2007, 11:42 AM

Soupie, have you got a cage you can put Quando in, bring it into the room with Pousse and let her sniff round the cage and get used to his smell before you introduce them both face to face?

dinahsmum · 25-06-2007, 11:43 AM

My sister has a Devon Rex because they're not as allergy-provoking to her allergic OH. I don't know the difference between them and Selkirk, so I'm looking forward to seeing Quando's pic (don't know when though -

poor multilingual pun)

Soupie · 25-06-2007, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mags

Soupie, have you got a cage you can put Quando in, bring it into the room with Pousse and let her sniff round the cage and get used to his smell before you introduce them both face to face?

I have my travel carrier? Would that be ok?

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinahsmum

My sister has a Devon Rex because they're not as allergy-provoking to her allergic OH. I don't know the difference between them and Selkirk, so I'm looking forward to seeing Quando's pic (don't know when though -

poor multilingual pun)

Selkirks are not hypoallergenic and have a longer coat I believe

There are some pics on former owner's website
www.british-shorthair.org.uk

Moli · 25-06-2007, 12:03 PM

They are beauties, first time I have seen one of those, I used a cage to introduce kittens......Looking forward to seeing your new boy!

Mags · 25-06-2007, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soupie

I have my travel carrier? Would that be ok?

Yes, that should be ok to start with ........good luck, it may take a while before Pousse is happy with the new situation..

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