22
Aug
Sonny and Cats
I tend to me more reserved about the collies we get into rescue than my husband does. I take things especially slowly when introduction the fosters to our regular pack. I usually crate for longer than my husband would like. And I take a long time introducing the dogs to our cats.
My husband thinks Sonny will be fine with cats. I wasn’t sure so I put him up on Petfinder as no cats. However, I am changing my mind. We had our black cat out tonight with Sonny, and Sonny was sniffing her and watching her, but he made no move to even chase her, and after only a few minutes he was wandering around the basement ignoring her, and would have walked under our poker tables if we had any.
So I think Sonny will be fine with cats in the home. I updated Petfinder to reflect this. This includes a picture of Sonny on our couch upstairs. He naturally jumps on the couch and lays down. His new home would be best if they could allow him to continue on the couch. He does no damage, and he can lay on a blanket of his own (here he is on sheets). As punishing him would only cause him to stay off the couch when humans are around, and get right back up there when he was alone. Punishment is not good for collies, they are gentle and sweet, and it only teaches them to fear humans. We want to encourage trust.