Cutting a Deal

I think all parties have come to an agreement. We humans are just not going to mess with trying to get them together again  - for a long time. They have both adjusted to the new routines; there is only minimal howling about it, both cats seem happy, healthy, and content, and there is hardly any fighting at the door anymore. So why fix something that's taking care of itself?

They obviously don't want to hang out anymore and we have the space to respect their decision without having to give either one away.
So there you have it. A kitty divorce that could have been so much worse.

Solitay Confinement and Weight

Ever since Idi doesn't chase Flecki  through the house anymore, they've both put on some weight. It does Flecki really good because she was kind of bony before. Idi often wouldn't allow her to eat and chase her away from the food bowl. It's only now that we realize how much it impacted Flecki. :(
Idi on the other hand is looking more and more like a Rugby ball. We tried to encourage exercise (running the stairs up and down - she usually follows me wherever I go) but she looks like me like I have gone mad.
I guess it's time for some dietary changes. Flecki will continue to have access to food 24/7 and Idi will just have to put in some fasting time throughout the day and the whole night. Hopefully DH is going to add some play time again as well. I am no good at that stuff - they get bored with me.  
Both felines are otherwise content at this point - even though there is the occasional paw-and-scratch-episode under the door if I don't pay attention. I think they both just want to be single. Kitty divorce is what we're dealing with here!

Who will be Sleeping in the Basement?

 

For a while we kept one kitty locked away in the basement over night, mostly Idi. There is lots of room down there and much to explore so we thought we did her a favour.
But she didn't really like it very much. She was crying and scratching for hours.
So we decided to set up cat-shop in the master bedroom and ensuite. Less room but nice and comfy.
The first couple of nights there was still a bit crying - this time outside the door, but now they both got used to the new arrangement splendidly. We took turns to see how both cats would adjust and I can say that both are quite content. You don't find one sitting right at the door anymore like we used to. There is no meowing and scratching and they just go about their daily business as usual, only by themselves. Sometimes we have to search form them now, because they've found new and unusual hiding spots.
Things are looking good!

(We don't let them near each other, though. The grudge still seems to be unresolved. I am just not in the mood for another Lara Croft experience, thank you very much.)

Miss Goody Two Shoes

Well, turns out that Flecki is not the sole victim in this whole mess. Whenever she gets a chance and thinks about it, she sneaks up to the door where Idi is locked up to start a new round of Cat Fight.
I guess it's true what they say: it takes two to tango.