| Title: | Meower Power is Valuing Differences |
| Notice: | FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY |
| Moderator: | MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO |
| Created: | Sun Feb 09 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Tue Jan 11 1994 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 5089 |
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My wife and I have a two year old tiger we picked up as a stray.
He was about 6 months old then. We took him to the vets, got him
all his shots, and had him neutered. His name is Tigger and he's
been a delight from day one.
Although he has a little bit of "loner" in him, he's always been
very playful and affectionate. When he needs his space, he needs
his space, no what I mean?????
Anyway, about 8 weeks ago, we took home an 8 week old tortoise shell
from the vet. Her name is Gizmo. The speed with which Tigger accepted
Gizmo was astounding. Within 3 hours, he was actually grooming her.
After the first day, he had completely taken over the mothering
duties for this kitten. Now, their just the most adorable pair.
There so cute.
So, here's the question. Tigger won't play anymore. I'm sure he
isn't depressed. He's normal in every other way. There have been
absolutely no other behavioral problems from taking in the new
child. He just won't play anymore. They play together, ofcourse,
but he won't play chase the string, or chase dad, or hide and seek
anymore.
Let me try and explain it this way. By watching Tigger and trying
to figure out if anything is wrong, if he could talk, this is what
I'd expect to hear......
Now dad, I'm not a kid anymore. I have responsibilities now and
I have to watch over Gizmo. It's not that I don't want too, It's
just that I have more important things to do.
Anyone have any thoughts on this??????
Steve
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| 975.1 | CIRCUS::KOLLING | Karen, Sweetie, Holly; in Calif. | Fri Dec 18 1987 16:58 | 3 | |
Maybe Tigger used to sleep all day while you were at work, and play
when you came home. Maybe now he and Gizmo play all day and he's
tired at night.
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| 975.2 | I'll give this one a shot. | BUSY::MAXMIS11 | She chortled in her joy. | Fri Dec 18 1987 17:00 | 4 |
You may find that Tigger will be more playfull as soon as Gizmo
is a little older and more independent.
Marion
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| 975.4 | Being TiggerDaddy is serious stuff! | TOPDOC::TRACHMAN | Mon Dec 21 1987 15:54 | 17 | |
The responsibility reason may be the one. With each kitten
I brought in, Yurii decided to become instant Yurii-Daddy.
He takes his job very seriously and for most of the summer
and fall was very busy teaching, cleaning, etc. Ivan, Lara,
Miyagi, SilVee, Katenka, and Pasha, playing very little.
The past 2 - 3 weeks, he started jumping on my dresser
whenever I was standing there brushing my hair - he now
sits on his hind legs like a bunny (he is all white with
a pink nose and pale blue eyes, 13 pounds - big bunny!)
and tries to grab the brush, pushes the comb on to the
floor, etc. He chatters and runs like old times!
Have patience - the kitties know best - as long as you
are confident that Tigger is healthy, worry not - as the
previous reply mentioned, when Gizmo grows Tigger will
feel like his old self.
ZhivagoCat Lady
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