Telula

I just wanted to give you an update on Telulah. She and Lucy took about two minutes to sniff and say hello and have been playing and napping together from then on. They are getting along wonderfully and are having such a ball running around in the yard and playing "keep away." Telulah quickly found the toy basket and has been making herself at home. The cats have responded differently than I expected - the older one is simply staying out of the way, sleeping in her usual spot on my desk and observing from a safe lookout, but has not growled or hissed at Telulah at all like I thought she might. The younger cat, that I thought would play with her, on the other hand, completely freaked out - initially. I've never seen her hiss and growl like that and she basically disappeared to the basement for about 24 hours, but she is already "warming up." She came upstairs last night and sniffed at Telulah while she was oblivious, sleeping in her crate, so I'm guessing they'll be fine in a few more days. Telulah basically ignores the cats, she hasn't jumped up at the desk to bother them or anything and generally shows very little interest. I think they'll all be fine in no time. The only barking we've had has been very brief, on some occasions when going back in her crate, but she has quieted quickly and settles down for a nap. She is doing pretty well with the housebreaking - we had a few accidents until I caught on to her timing after meals and playing, but she is generally doing really well. She is already sitting on command!, almost always responds right away to "here" and is starting to get "kennel" and "out." She is liking sleeping at my feet under my desk while I work or trying to fit in Lucy's bed with her. She is such a sweetie and I really feel like she is a perfect fit into our little "family" here. Thank you so much for helping coordinating my getting her here in Indy - I so appreciate it. I will send some pictures when I can get them uploaded. Thanks for all the work you do with all the animals at C.A.R.E., Teresa