I recently adopted a kitty I say kitty because when I first got her I thought she was 2 years old. Come to find out after she was spayed she is only 7 months old! I currently live in a NYC studio apartment. It has a seperate kitchen and bath so it's not all "one" room. There is a Huge window that she can see that over looks trees and a court yard (we are only on the 2nd floor). There are tons of toys to keep her occupied during the day. I love my apt I just hope she isn't bored or hates living there because it's so small. I know it's not really a question but I am just looking for suggestions to make sure she doesn't get depressed and is okay living in a small space. Thanks for your help!
2006-08-07 13:14:43 · 13 answers · asked by pita0202 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Please understand that cats sleep about 20 hours a day. Yes, 20 hours!!! The time she is awake and with you is all she really needs to be happy. The toys you have for her are fine and a window is a cat's idea of a really great time.
You sound like a great cat mom, don't worry so much, just enjoy her.
Hope this helps.
2006-08-07 13:20:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are doing a great job and I'm sure she loves it so much more than a shelter. Rotate her toys so she doesn't get bored....and they don't need to be expensive. I gave my cat the old toilet paper roll this morning and he had fun for an hour. Crush paper into a ball and she will love you forever. I would maybe buy her something she can climb on and play in, but other than that, she will be happy. They sleep 18 hours a day anyway. Keep up the good work!
2006-08-07 13:20:18 · answer #2 · answered by Lilah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you play with her several times a day for at least 20 minutes at a time, she will be fine. She does need exercise, so get some yarn and swing the strand over her head so she can try to catch it. She will get bored with her toys unless you play with her, too. Cats do not like loud noises, so keep the noise level down. When you put the dishes away (silverware, etc) don't clank them any more than you have to. She needs a nice quiet place to go when she wants to be alone. Good luck.
2006-08-07 13:21:34 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a cat as well who mostly hangs out in my room all of the time anyway, although i live in a 3 bdrm house. They can be purrrrfectly content where ever they are. If you're worried about boredom or lonliness, you may try leaving the TV on low volume while you're gone so he/she will feel like there is some action going on there. I leave Animal Planet on for my cat if I know I'm going to be gone a while.
2006-08-07 13:51:43 · answer #4 · answered by Haleigh's Mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a Half Moon Multi-level by Green Duck from petsmart its like A variety of levels gives your cat plenty of oppurtunity to enjoy the view. Sleep tray sits several feet off the ground with a hanging sisal toy for added entertainment. Purrfect for scratching, playing or taking a cat nap and play go to petsmart.com go to cats and click on bed and furniture it may be 180 dallors but your cat will love it or check out the 130 dallor one. Hope your cat likes this if it deosnt u can refund it.
2006-08-07 14:24:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the wonderful thing about kitties is that they don't need a lot to keep them happy. Show them love, keep their area clean and they'll be happy. Cats sleep up to 18 hours a day anyway, so I'm sure she'll find something to do with her extra six hours ;)
2006-08-07 15:00:21 · answer #6 · answered by lotr_seom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it takes cats a while to get adjusted to a new home. Sounds like you're doing everything right: giving him lots of love and fun things to play with. The only thing you might want to consider is to have another cat so they have each other for companionship.
2006-08-07 13:21:07 · answer #7 · answered by Karen J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, sounds like you have a nice apartment and take good care of her! I am sure she loves living w/ you. Kittys do not require large spaces. As long as she has you and toys sounds like she'll be great! don't worry!
2006-08-07 13:19:19 · answer #8 · answered by tara t 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Animals can be unhappy where they live, but I'm sure she's perfectly fine. She's way better off with you in an apartment than in a shelter, don't you think? I do. She's lucky she has so many toys and someone who cares about her.
2006-08-07 13:18:22 · answer #9 · answered by * 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i adopted an older kitten too...i've got a big house for her to play in...
but she's always trying to get outside... she's not depressed or anything... its just in their nature to want to be outdoors...
maybe she needs a companion
but i doubt that she HATES it there... its alot better than being in a cage... or out in the streets...
sounds like you're doing everything right to make her comfortable...
she probably is...
2006-08-07 13:22:20 · answer #10 · answered by Crankers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋