Introducing dog to cat?

[blessed mommy]

I am planning on getting a 6 month old dog tomorrow. He is a lab/terrier mix and from the shelter. Everyone there says he is etremely friendly and has never had any problems with the shelter cats. My concern is that I have a 3 year old cat who can be very skittish and cautious at times. Both cat and dog have to live peacefully since we have a small house and 2 young boys. Does this sound like it is possible or am I only dreaming? Also any good tips on how to introduce them without traumatizing the cat?

 

[Taylor]

introduce them slowly. let them see eachother (with something seporating them) for a few minutes and then slowly let them get used to eachother. you can start by rubbing each with a tissue and putting it in their cage/space. they will get familiar with eachother on their own time not yours.

 

[Jessica]

Get the Puppy the cat may or may not like him but be prepared if they don't the cat will just leave him alone.

P.S Please if they don't get along don't give them up there is so many people you could work with there dogs and cats to get along and all they do it get rid of them because they don't want to work.