We have had Slobbermouth for 11 years, female, best dog ever......Stray cat was hanging around house for a month or so. DW fed and coaxed cat indoors. Vet says this is a 2 y/o spayed F. Cat will never go out again, says DW. Dog will not growl or bite cat, just wants to be left alone and avoids cat at all times. Cat loves S.mouth. Dog not happy. Guess it will be a couple of months before dog accepts cat. We are giving dog extra smoochies, treats and such. Any other things we can do....other than calling in a dog psychic or psychologist ?

The dog has been the alpha in the house for a long time and is not about to share territory with another animal, especially a cat. She needs time to get used to the situation, she will likely learn to tolerate the intruder but don't expect them to become bosom buddies.Patience is the key here. DW adopted second dog who is a sweet heart but a complete wuss. The cat torments her unmercifully, the other dog pretty much ignores her occasionally gets cranky and this after two years. Worse than dealing with kids.

Poor dog, my Rust said to send apologizes to Slobbermouth (love the name). He went thru the same thing. we found a stray under nourished kitten in the garage. The kids begged to let her in, against the better judgment of me and the dog, the kids won....it took along time before I could trust the dog not to eat her (we briefly named him ALF). Rust now tolerates Stella, he will still bark and chase her to show dominance but I do catch them snuggling together on beds and couches, although Rust still has that 'I hate you and want to eat you' look in his eyes.

My daughter has 2 cats and a lab that have lived together for 5 years. They don't go after each other, but still avoid being in the same areas at the same time.

Noel, in the circumstances you describe, you've got the best possible outcome. Your wife is my hero, too! Bless her for rescuing that kitty. Did the vet check for a microchip? Dog and cat may not end up best buddies but more like tolerant siblings of different ages and interests. When Slobbermouth sees that there is enough food and affection for both of them, she'll be fine. Congrats on the new "kid."

Good job rescuing the poor kitty. Slobbermouth will get over it and they'll be good buds.We had a slobbermouth too....but we named him Blue. Slobbermouth was more appropriate though.

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Kennedy64
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Oct 26, 2014
Poor dog, my Rust said to send apologizes to Slobbermouth (love the name). He went thru the same thing. we found a stray under nourished kitten in the garage. The kids begged to let her in, against the better judgment of me and the dog, the kids won....it took along time before I could trust the dog not to eat her (we briefly named him ALF). Rust now tolerates Stella, he will still bark and chase her to show dominance but I do catch them snuggling together on beds and couches, although Rust still has that 'I hate you and want to eat you' look in his eyes.
romore
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Oct 26, 2014
The dog has been the alpha in the house for a long time and is not about to share territory with another animal, especially a cat. She needs time to get used to the situation, she will likely learn to tolerate the intruder but don't expect them to become bosom buddies.Patience is the key here.
DW adopted second dog who is a sweet heart but a complete wuss. The cat torments her unmercifully, the other dog pretty much ignores her occasionally gets cranky and this after two years. Worse than dealing with kids.

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