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Settling in with Lucy

January 4, 2016 22 Comments

Settling in with Lucy

two cats in a dog crateDelilah and Sophie investigating Lucy’s crate

It’s now been a week and a half since Lucy came to live with us. We have been thankful to have such an easy and seamless transition. It’s hard to believe that no one has put up a fuss about having another furry sibling running around, especially one of the barking variety. All of my gang have been around dogs before though, so it hasn’t been a completely new thing to them. However, Lucy had never been around cats before. You would never know it though! She just fits right in with them.

She does get nervous when the gang gets all riled up and runs around the house like a bunch of maniacs, which is a typical after-dinner activity. I think this may have to do with the fact that when her previous dog sibling would get riled up, it meant that she got bit and attacked. She is slowly learning the ways of the kitties and that they won’t attack her.

Sophie cat in Lucy's dog bed

As I mentioned before, Sophie has taken a particular liking to Lucy. She follows her around, sleeps in her beds, and cuddles up to her. Lucy doesn’t mind, thank goodness! In fact, we were especially thankful for Lucy’s laid back personality a few days ago. We put Lucy in her crate when we leave the house because that is what she is used to, and we just want to be on the safe side with the cats. Keep in mind, Sophie loves to sleep in Lucy’s crate. When I got home from work a couple days ago, I opened Lucy’s crate to let her out, and imagine my surprise when out came Lucy AND Sophie! Apparently Sophie had been curled up in the blankets of Lucy’s crate, and my husband hadn’t noticed when he put Lucy in. They must have been in there cuddled up together for a couple of hours. While it ended up being an adorable surprise, it could have gone a lot differently. We are extra careful about checking for Sophie when we put Lucy in her crate now.

Despite the scary possibility of what could-have-been and the typical stereotypes of dogs and cats, Lucy and the cats are getting along amazingly well! I couldn’t ask for a better mixed family.

cat and dog on couch - Settling in with Lucy
Lucy and Sophie on the back of the cough watching Bird TV together

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  1. Pipo/Minko/MrJackFreckles says

    January 4, 2016 at 1:00 am

    Awww, we are happy that Lucy is so good and amicable, and the kitties to her! Glad that oopsie turned out just fine…they likely thought they were being housed together to keep the others out, MOL!

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  2. Summer says

    January 4, 2016 at 4:25 am

    That is so sweet that Sophie loves Lucy so much! I never really warmed up to the dog who lived here. I was kind of indifferent to her, but that’s possibly because she was so old when I came to live here. She could barely stand up and spent most of her time lying next to my human’s boyfriend. She’s gone now and we probably won’t have another dog living here for a long time, if ever again, but I don’t mind the dogs I have met when I’m out and about.

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  3. Sometimes Cats Herd You says

    January 4, 2016 at 6:12 am

    They’re really adorable together! It’s so nice that Lucy found a buddy like Sophie in her new home. That must have helped her adjust to the change of scenery and routine.

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  4. Connie says

    January 4, 2016 at 11:19 am

    glad to hear it is going so well!

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  5. Brian Frum says

    January 4, 2016 at 11:49 am

    That is terrific and we are sure happy all is happy with the gang!

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  6. athena and Marie says

    January 4, 2016 at 12:19 pm

    How cute! Love the last photo so much 🙂
    Purrs xx
    Athena and Marie

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  7. Toby & Leia says

    January 4, 2016 at 1:39 pm

    Awww. What sweet pictures. We’re really glad Lucy has one feline BFF to hang out with.

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  8. Ellen Pilch says

    January 4, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    Very sweet. I am happy to hear everything is working out.

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  9. madi says

    January 4, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    You and your hubby are very good furry parents. Your babes know they are loved and thus they are accepting of others. I think animals can sense when another furry friend is in need of love.
    Hugs madi and mom

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  10. da tabbies o trout towne says

    January 4, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    guys…thiz iz total lee awesum mews !!!! YAY & HOORAY….well, all eggz cept de part bout de watchin BURD tee and vee …ya noe ~ ♥♥♥

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  11. Caren Gittleman says

    January 4, 2016 at 4:24 pm

    Sooo happy about this! You are blessed as I was, with two who get along. Cody and Dakota got along since day one, but they only had each other to contend with, Dakota had been around cats when we got him when he was 8 mos old, and Cody had been around dogs when he was adopted. Dakota never had to deal with a number of cats! So happy about this and that last photo is just precious!

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  12. Kitties Blue says

    January 4, 2016 at 5:40 pm

    The bird watching photo is the best…totally adorable. We are so happy that things are working out and that Sophie has found a new friend. Sending love and hugs to all. Astrid send Sampy love and a kiss for every cat on the planet. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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  13. The Island Cats says

    January 4, 2016 at 7:16 pm

    It’s so great that everybuddy is getting along. That certainly wouldn’t happen here.

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  14. Tamago says

    January 4, 2016 at 9:49 pm

    It’s so wonderful Lucy and kitties are getting along well with each other. Sophie and she are adorable together. Maybe in a crate, they snuggled up and enjoyed napping 🙂

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  15. Sammy says

    January 5, 2016 at 6:24 am

    How sweet! Lucy is so adorable and it looks like she’s very happy in her new home with the kitties as pals!
    Hugs, Sammy

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  16. LP says

    January 5, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    We knew everyone would get along on account everyone gets along here so we know cats and dogs can co-habitiat splendiferously! Of course it doesn’t hurt to have Little Papi as the Ambassador of GoodWill living there too 🙂 Tell your Mama to check her e-mails , we just sent her a good one!
    Love and hugs,
    your pals the critters in the cottage xo

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  17. Deziz World says

    January 5, 2016 at 9:51 pm

    Glad fings are workin’ out and everypawdy’s likin’ each other. Haave a gweat day.
    Luv ya’
    Dezi and Lexi

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  18. Raven says

    January 6, 2016 at 12:03 am

    Congratulations on the happy home. There’s nothing more wonderful than everyone getting along. Sophie and Lucy are adorable together.

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  19. Lola The Rescued Cat says

    January 7, 2016 at 7:51 pm

    We are so happy Lucy is settling in, and that she’s friends with Sophie.

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  20. Toby & Leia says

    January 4, 2016 at 1:39 pm

    Awww. What sweet pictures. We’re really glad Lucy has one feline BFF to hang out with.

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  21. Toby & Leia says

    January 4, 2016 at 1:39 pm

    Awww. What sweet pictures. We’re really glad Lucy has one feline BFF to hang out with.

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  22. Toby & Leia says

    January 4, 2016 at 1:39 pm

    Awww. What sweet pictures. We’re really glad Lucy has one feline BFF to hang out with.

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