They're going to be kept in the utility in the house for the first few weeks so they get used to their new owners, new home and the dog. They have a shed outside. The son did a great job building two timber compartments for them in the shed which, with a nice cushion, will be just perfect. It's very well insulated also, has a new galvanised roof, and they are planning a catflap which I said was a very good idea. The cats will have loads of space to run around and hopefully will become best friends with the dog, I included info on introducing new cats to resident pets in the educational pack I give out with every cat. It has plenty of good tips (see link):
I really hope this works out for them, they are two lovely cats but very shy and nervous, so not inclined to show themselves at their best but I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Who knows, in an environment with no other cats, they may well come out of their shells and be fine, it's happened before. I remember homing a shy nervous ginger cat some time ago and spent ages explaining to the new owners about being patient with him, it may take a while for him to interact with them and they phoned me the following day to say he was purring up a storm and winding himself around their legs at every opportunity!!!
Anyway as always, I said I'd take Lucy and Lizzie back if it wasn't working but it would be best for them to be in a home environment. It's their second shot at a new home so really hoping it works.
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