Regarding the situation with Rocky and Ginger, I think I would sit down privately with Ginger and explain the situation. He needs to know you don't want to replace him. You may need to use images as well as words. Sometimes it's easier to communicate with cats and horses in this way, than it is with dogs. It all depends on how your mind works and connects with theirs. But if Ginger understands why you want a second dog, and both of them are to protect you as well as your companions, he might be more welcoming. This advice might sound woo woo, but it stops being woo woo when it works.
I have no advice in regards to the Ginger v. Rocky situation. I hope that time will help Ginger come around. The 3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months time frame for adjustment worked for us with our most recent adoption last year but those were two cats. And often what works for cats doesn't for dogs and vice versa. I also can't really recommend an on-line writer's critique group for you to join. Gee! you're probably thinking right now. You're not much help. Still, I was pleased to see that you're continuing writing. Best, Juliet K
Regarding the situation with Rocky and Ginger, I think I would sit down privately with Ginger and explain the situation. He needs to know you don't want to replace him. You may need to use images as well as words. Sometimes it's easier to communicate with cats and horses in this way, than it is with dogs. It all depends on how your mind works and connects with theirs. But if Ginger understands why you want a second dog, and both of them are to protect you as well as your companions, he might be more welcoming. This advice might sound woo woo, but it stops being woo woo when it works.
I have no advice in regards to the Ginger v. Rocky situation. I hope that time will help Ginger come around. The 3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months time frame for adjustment worked for us with our most recent adoption last year but those were two cats. And often what works for cats doesn't for dogs and vice versa. I also can't really recommend an on-line writer's critique group for you to join. Gee! you're probably thinking right now. You're not much help. Still, I was pleased to see that you're continuing writing. Best, Juliet K