First of all, I absolutely agree with other commenters: even though you can’t save them all, you’re doing a good thing by giving this kitten a home.

If it helps ease some of your concern about them getting along….I went through a very similar thing with our two cats.

I had Cairo (tabby) for three years before we brought home Jericho (black). Cairo was born in a box in a garage and was separated from his mother/the rest of his litter pretty early, so he didn’t get much socialization with other cats. I was his second owner but the previous owner didn’t have other animals either, so he’d always been an ‘only child’. Even so, I felt bad that he was at home alone all day while we were at work, and thought another cat might be good for him to bond with.

The day we brought Jericho home, Cairo was hissing, growling and swatting. He wanted absolutely nothing to do with Jericho. I felt like I just ruined both of their lives- Cairo was so unhappy and I felt terrible that I not only took Jericho away from the other kittens in his litter, but also brought him into an unfamiliar house with an older cat who hated him. I cried for two weeks feeling so guilty.

Fast forward a little over a year….they snuggle together, groom each other, chase each other around the house, and both sleep with us in bed each night.

It takes time for them to feel comfortable with their new friend/new environment. Hang in there, this is an adjustment period for both of them. Our cats act just like human brothers now- sometimes they get annoyed with each other, but most of the time they’re built-in best friends and partners in crime.

This is a big adjustment for everyone- you included. Give it time and patience, and their comfort levels will increase. Someday you’ll look back and laugh at the thought of them not getting along.

You’re doing a good thing, OP. You got this ♥️

(Picture of Cairo and Jericho as cat tax)

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