Cassandra's Calico Chats
Welcome back to our second segment of Cassandra’s Calico Chats that all around focuses on and features both moody, older sister Hermione (who I love and adore) and playful, full of energy, younger sister Penelope Claire.
We have entered the second week as a family of three. Sometimes I forget just how much energy kittens truly have. It feels like literally having a toddler around with some of her antics. By definition, I suppose I do quite literally have one around.
In terms of the newly acquainted sisters getting along, well… I wish I had more positive data to report. I feel like there is definitely some improvement, but unfortunately the improvement is being done in tiny, baby steps. But at the end of the day, improvement is improvement, right?
Rome wasn’t built in a day and certainly neither is their friendship. BUT I am hopeful that their friendship will come with time. After all, I got Penelope Claire solely for the purpose of being Hermione’s friend. And Penelope Claire is certainly friendly, if anything she radiates friendliness, but it is in fact Hermione that is the one that needs to possibly do some self evaluation.
However, I do not come with completely bad news. In fact, I’d say it was quite the opposite. Both younger and older sister managed to even play with the same toy at the same time! Progress! It didn’t last terribly long, but there always has to be a first step. The two cats have also managed to stay in the living room at the same time with minor hissing.
I have bought a feliway cat pheromone diffuser (not sponsered lol). It advertises that it produces a natural pheromone that is said to mimic that of a mother and newborn kitten, which is said to create “harmonious” connections between cats and whatnot. I’m not really sure if it will work. I have a thirty day trial, but I will definitely keep you all updated.
Also while I write this article, someone (Penelope Claire) is biting my toes.
6 months
2.5 years old