I know it's been asked before - but personalities... Introducing 2 female cats?

[iAm]

My step daughter brought a new cat (her one from home, about 3-4 yrs.) to my home with my adopted stray cat (she's about 5-6 yrs). My cat is my first pet, so I always doted on her and she's used to her house. She was found outside, so I had her spayed and vet trip. We have tons of toys and she's happy.

The newly introduced cat (she's really cute, love her too) BUT, wasn't spayed, one of her kittens was brought with her which I'm sure she misses, and used to be semi-outdoors. Now she's indoors, my step daughter gave away the kitten, so if she's in her room for any length of time, really gripes about it. I tried the 'let them smell/switch rooms/introduce gently" and they just don't get along. My one is so timid, she won't move from a window perch we have, while the other just keeps on trying to get to her.

What's a gentle intro when you've already tried? Is there a case that they just won't get along. We're basically out all day now come Sept, so would love to be able for them to get along!

Thanks for any advice!

 

[OMG Cat]

It sounds like you started off well. Keeping them separated while getting used to each other's scent is a great way to introduce cats. They both then seem to accept that they both belong there.

I'd get the non-neutered queen cat spayed as soon as possible. Some queens can be territorial, although not in the same ways as males, but she can stand her ground because she want's a greater chance of any tom in the area taking a liking to her. So doesn't, yet, appreciate the competition.

She's also got territory to establish, as she's the new one there. And a lot has happened to her that the settled pet hasn't had to deal with. She's had a litter. One of the litter was company for her and then that wen't. Then she moved house and had to share with a new cat. Try thinking from her angle and apply a bit cat psychology.

But I'd definitely recommend you getting her neutered. For this problem and further litters should she get out.

But with some patience and time I'm sure they will keep each other company and form their small pride of 2.