A bump in the road on their way to becoming BFFs

We're in the middle of an adjustment period with the kittens. The two week separation caused them to not immediately be best buddies. So for now, Zoey is confined to the safe room and Loki has the run of the rest of the house. This is just until Zoey becomes more comfortable with her surroundings, with Eric and me, and with Loki's scent.

Last night was a major improvement in her comfort level. It may have something to do with the NaturVet At Ease Calming Spray that we put around her room put we'll never know for sure. This spray is the natural and herbal version of Feliway. Both products mimic the calming scents that cats produce naturally, thereby creating a calming environment for the cats. I did tons of research to make sure this product would be safe to use around the Loki & Zoey, determined that it was, and then decided that we might as well give it a try. We also sprayed it on both sides of the door that Loki & Zoey play under (see picture below). I'm hoping they will associate this calmness with each other as well.

As of this morning, Zoey is to the point of trying to escape from her safe room (a very good sign!) so we're going to let her explore the rest of the house tonight. We will keep Loki in the basement during this time so that Zoey can go at her own pace and not have to worry about being pounced on. I am very hopeful that we will be able to leave Loki & Zoey unsupervised by the end of the weekend without any worries of bloodshed.

Loki playing with his Cowtopus (the head is a cow and the bottom looks like octopus tentacles)

Zoey and Loki playing under the door (from Zoey's side). They both stick their paws under so the other can swat at them. Zoey cries for Loki to come back when he wanders off.