The Aria vs Pip situation hasn't improved.
He huddles on and around Carrie for protection whenever he's out of the bedroom.
He'll even drop by Shane! That might be because he likes food, though.
The only cat Pip isn't terrified of is Happy.
He annoyed Happy out of Carrie's lap and assumed her place much to Carrie's amusement here.
All the calming collar has done has raised Aria's appreciation of neck scritches. She still runs to me whenever I sit or lay down anywhere.
She ran to the cat carrier when I brought it out Monday.
She hissed as Carrie put her into it. On Genevieve's suggestion, Carrie took Aria to the vet to see if there was any sort of calming medicine for her (Cat Prozac!).
Both vets she talked to said, "Sounds like a barn cat."
Aria was supposed to originally be a barn cat, but I was surprised by how quickly Carrie decided to go for it (Especially when they came inside, because she was worried about them being out there!). They're no longer kittens, so they're probably too big to be a hawk snack now.
It was a faster change than I expected and it caught me off guard, but it made sense. We'd broached the topic before.
And Aria seems to love it.
She runs up to Carrie whenever she's in the barn.
I made Shane go on a walk with the dogs and we when we came by the barn, Carrie was sitting there with Aria.
Aria wasn't thrilled the dogs were visiting, but she was all sorts of lovely to even Shane!
I've seen Aria in the door or roaming around while Carrie does morning chores.
She even chased off Kila when Kila got too playful! Shane acts a little mopey that Aria "has to be in the barn," but by all accounts it looks like Aria loves it. She hasn't come on the deck or asked to come back in the house at all.
Tsuki, on the other hand, isn't so sure she wants to be outside.
Carrie keeps surprising me lately. Tsuki enjoyed being the house queen for a couple of days.
Shane kept calling me over to show me how she burrowed here.
He wanted to make sure I got a picture!
With Aria gone, Tsuki started chasing Pip around instead. She'd chased him before, but usually stopped short of actually whacking him. Carrie and I were sitting at the table and talking and we both saw Tsuki put Pip in his place. It wasn't as violent as Aria, but Carrie said you're not supposed to have lone barn cats. They need another cat to be social with and suddenly we had two barn cats!
Tsuki started with Aria in the barn. They've always been okay with each other, but Tsuki is less sure she wants to be outside. She's come up on the porch and meowed. Shane, who doesn't want either cat outside, opened the door and let her in once to Carrie's displeasure.
So we're down to two houses inside.
Pip started off unsure. He'd still camp behind the couch or near the bedroom door. He asks to get in constantly despite Carrie's prohibition.
He's adjusted since. He's always liked Happy, but now he won't leave her be!
He's ready to play at all times (no matter how clearly she says, "Knock it off!"
He runs right behind her wherever she goes.
And when she leaves...
...he follows!
He's lucky Happy is so tolerant! She's the most laid back cat I've ever seen.
Shane brought out Bunsen to try and start some trouble.
The rabbit pooped on the couch.
It was before Pip tried to wrestle him, but that probably didn't help.
I made Shane pick up the mess and return Bunsen to his cage after a little while. Pip wasn't trying to hurt Bunsen, but I can't imagine that was pleasant for the bun.
So Pip is a mainstay in the main area now. He gets around, but you still have to check behind you whenever you near the bedroom door. He'll dash in if you're not careful (and then he'll hide under the bed to make it hard to get him back out!).
So...lots of changes around here in a short time. We're down 2 cats and 1 rabbit in the house. I'll fight to keep the dogs, but, frankly, they could use a bath!
Congratulations! This all sounds good! Shane should be happy to have less kitty litter to clean up.
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