sweetcheeks
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Just thought Id share my recent success story. I orignially had three chins...they were a bonded trio. One passed away sadly. But we still had two. My sister moved away and decided to take one chin with her. So our chins were separated for a good 6 months at least. When I moved back in with my sister, I found that they had already gotten used to being alone and fought when they were together... They chased each other and it freaked us out. We didnt want anyone getting hurt so we just bought a new larger cage and kept them as single chins.
This went on for years...talking like 4+ years. I ended up taking both chins and they lived separately in their huge QC Mansion and Townhouse...separate cages to clean, separate playtimes...was really hard on me being busy in school. I always wanted to retry all the introduction methods I read about but was scared and really too busy to commit to it. So now...moving forward Im finally graduated and working as a RN with way more freetime... and planning to move out of my bf parents house and get our own place.. But this two cages thing was bugging me and I missed the times my two boys would play and cuddle together.
So Ive been having their cages side by side for years, and decided to do a mutual playtime...wasnt soo bad...some chasing and fur throwing. My asher is more timid and nervous and didnt like the idea at all. So tried it again about a week later. Same thing, and Asher took to hiding half the playtime and barking and clicking his teeth whenever Kayden came near. After about an hour...I stopped...didnt want to stress Asher out too much. So I put them in opposite cages for a few days.
After about two days I decided to try the car ride method. I was determined to give something new a shot. I did it early afternoon like 1130 when they were still sleepy. Dabbed vanilla on their noses and hineys. Put a couple of folded up towels in my little cat carrier and just left enough room for the two of them. And prayed and put them in quickly.. No fighting or aggressive behavior. I think they were just freaked out and wondering whats going on. So I quickly and nervously put them in my passenger seat of my car and went on a hour drive. To my surprise and relief no fighting or anything...they just sat right next to each other and looked around. After about 15 mins they started cuddling and sleeping next to each other and they continued till I got home. Seemed like a waste of gas but I wanted to make sure it was long enough.
I already had a brand new FN cage all ready and set up when I got home so I just put the cat carrier in the cage and opened the carrier and let them get out and explore. Everything was fine. It was as if they never fought before. They bounced around the cage together and went to sleep. Everything in the cage was neutral and new. So far its been like 3 days in the new cage together and everythings been peachie.
So anyone trying to bond a pair of chins might want to give the car ride method a chance. Worked for me!
I wonder if it would work for a trio....I someday would love to add another chin to my little bunch.
This went on for years...talking like 4+ years. I ended up taking both chins and they lived separately in their huge QC Mansion and Townhouse...separate cages to clean, separate playtimes...was really hard on me being busy in school. I always wanted to retry all the introduction methods I read about but was scared and really too busy to commit to it. So now...moving forward Im finally graduated and working as a RN with way more freetime... and planning to move out of my bf parents house and get our own place.. But this two cages thing was bugging me and I missed the times my two boys would play and cuddle together.
So Ive been having their cages side by side for years, and decided to do a mutual playtime...wasnt soo bad...some chasing and fur throwing. My asher is more timid and nervous and didnt like the idea at all. So tried it again about a week later. Same thing, and Asher took to hiding half the playtime and barking and clicking his teeth whenever Kayden came near. After about an hour...I stopped...didnt want to stress Asher out too much. So I put them in opposite cages for a few days.
After about two days I decided to try the car ride method. I was determined to give something new a shot. I did it early afternoon like 1130 when they were still sleepy. Dabbed vanilla on their noses and hineys. Put a couple of folded up towels in my little cat carrier and just left enough room for the two of them. And prayed and put them in quickly.. No fighting or aggressive behavior. I think they were just freaked out and wondering whats going on. So I quickly and nervously put them in my passenger seat of my car and went on a hour drive. To my surprise and relief no fighting or anything...they just sat right next to each other and looked around. After about 15 mins they started cuddling and sleeping next to each other and they continued till I got home. Seemed like a waste of gas but I wanted to make sure it was long enough.
I already had a brand new FN cage all ready and set up when I got home so I just put the cat carrier in the cage and opened the carrier and let them get out and explore. Everything was fine. It was as if they never fought before. They bounced around the cage together and went to sleep. Everything in the cage was neutral and new. So far its been like 3 days in the new cage together and everythings been peachie.
So anyone trying to bond a pair of chins might want to give the car ride method a chance. Worked for me!
I wonder if it would work for a trio....I someday would love to add another chin to my little bunch.
