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Positive reinforcement with cats (and all animals, including humans, really) works best. I used to do it myself, but water-squirting actually isn't effective.

When you let Harlee into Zara's space, place Zara into Harlee's so they can get accustomed to the smells of each other. Switch out their beds and even some toys, too. That's the advice that the shelter behaviorist gives to adopters. "Introducing" pets sometimes takes awhile but often pays off.