Hi,

   I usually stick to music threads, but Susan and I have found ourselves in a situation. Two of our cats (youngest just over a year and the other about three or so by our estimate, both are rescues)have turned from cuddle buddies to adversaries in the course of a couple of days. I literally saw them cuddling on the couch Friday and Saturday night Susan and I had to break them up twice. Both times, rolling on the floor and kicking each other. It fairly clear to us that the older cat is the instigator. We can isolate him, if it comes to that. He is, to us, a very affectionate cat and likes company (ours and the other cats). So, it would be a shame for him to be kept apart. On the other hand the younger cat should not be feeling like he has to watch his back and hide every time he walks through the house. Has anyone else had a similar situation? Any advice will be appreciated. Sending the older one back to the adoption agency is not a consideration. We both feel that you take on your animal companions for life.