Expert: Becky - 3/28/2007

Question
I'm going off to college soon where I'll be living in an apartment. I want to bring my Siamese with me; she just turned fifteen recently. She's my little baby and I can't leave her behind.

My boyfriend would also like to bring his cat. His kitty is three or four years old. If the cat stays where he is now, he would get treated badly and may even die due to the dogs that are there.

Is there a best way to transition two stranger cats to a place unknown to them?

Answer
Hi Karen,
I have to warn you that cats do not like change and it might be hard on your older Siamese, especially if your cat is not used to be with your boyfriend's cat.  You may want to keep them in separate rooms for awhile at first to let them get used to each others "smell". Slowly introduce them. Watch them closely when you let them out together. I am especially concerned about your Siamese due to her age. Hopefully if you take it slow, they will do ok.

God Bless,
Becky