When Smoky first arrived Jana and I were a nervous wreck about how they were going to get along. We tried to keep them apart because we were worried one of them would get hurt. After a few days we decided to just let them do their thing. And do their thing they did!!!!
Penny has the run of the house and she has found several ways to tease Smoky. One of her favorite ways is when she gets on top of the bookcases and looks down at her. Smoky sits and looks at her as if to say, how can I join her. Penny looks at her like ha ha you can't reach me.
Whenever Penny is in a position where Smoky can smell her butt Penny takes off like a shot. Smoky is so used to dogs that she thinks Penny should let her smell her butt. Penny does not like that.
At night when we go to bed we put a gate across the entrance from the living room to the dining room to keep them from pestering each other all night long. That seems to be working out okay. Penny does goes visit Jana and Smoky during the night, but Smoky just keeps sleeping. Jana is getting used to Penny walking across her. The couch is a hide-a-bed so whether it is open or closed, and whether Jana is sleeping or sitting on the couch, if Penny wants to get to the other side she just walks across Jana. She also gets on top of the bookcase next to the couch and jumps down on Jana. Scares her half to death, but she is getting used to it (Jana that is).
In the morning Penny comes out to greet Smoky. They always touch noses as if to say good morning and maybe it means giving a kiss. We have been trying to get a picture but haven't had any luck.
Another reason we keep Smoky in the living room at night, and when we leave the house, is because she eats Penny's food. Penny doesn't eat Smoky's food because she doesn't give her a chance. However, Penny is fascinated with Smoky's water bowl. We think she can see herself in the water because she puts her paw in it.
When Jana takes Smoky for her "walk" outside, Penny sits at a window and watches her. When Smoky is on her chain outside Penny also sits at a window and watches her.
Yesterday I put up my Christmas tree. Of course, Penny has been fascinated with the tree She has tried to climb it. She has batted the ornaments around. She chews on the branches. Jana bought a small tree that she put up with some of her ornaments. Penny has also been checking out her tree the same as mine. The interesting part is, when I get after Penny for doing what she does to either tree Smoky barks at me as if to say I shouldn't holler at Penny. She has become her protector. In fact, one time I got after Penny and Smoky barked at Jana.
Needless to say we have been having fun with both of them. They are doing so well together. We have had many laughs. I am waiting for the day when they snuggle. I'm sure that will happen at some point. They are getting closer.
I am also happy that Jana and Penny are getting along so well. You never know with cats, but she has accepted Jana being here. She has even snuggled with her.
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Sounds like the 4 of you are having a grand time. Now, I don't feel so bad with Jana having night visits from Penny.
Our dog, Finn, had ACL surgery last week. He always slept in bed with us, so after surgery I felt he still needed to sleep with us. However, he's sleeping with a cone around his neck so he doesn't lick or bite at his stitches....well, he must have a long tongue, because I catch him licking the stitches during the night. Needless to say, I'm not getting a good nights sleep. Herb of course, sleeps right through the night!
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