I know someone who is keeping 5 cats in his studio. I think it is somewhere between 800-100 sqare feet. Is that too many?
Please only answer if you are serious, care about the welfare of cats.
2006-09-01 04:49:29 · 8 answers · asked by yogangel7 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
Maybe you could buy him a couple of high-rise kitty shelves. They can be made very simply and mounted like shelves or walmart has a great one for about $29.99 They love to be up high.
In my life I have found that if I see someone with a lot of cats or kids etc., and they are not meeting my criteria of an acceptable lifestyle ( screaming, messy, etc) I just try to help out.
He loves his cats. They are probably not going anywhere so instead of wondering if he is on overload, step in (of course as a gesture because "they are so cute, and thought they would like it"). Defiantly not 'gee I do not approve, let me call DSS or the Cat police'.
Clearly if it is a bad situation then tell him he may be reported.
If he is clean and loving .Love his love for Cats. Sorry I must be venting and just spent too much time giving my opinion about nothing.
2006-09-01 05:32:26 · answer #1 · answered by sweet pea 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I care about the welfare of cats, but this is silly to think 5 cats can't life in a studio. If you said they were locked in a 2'x2' cage, I'd say they were being harmed... but 1000 sq feet is a nice sized home.
2006-09-01 04:53:37 · answer #2 · answered by Funchy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-18 03:06:27 · answer #3 · answered by marquard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a clip of standards for housing felines from CFA.
If this does not satisfy your interest or you feel the cats are at risk of health, contact the AHD.
Primary Enclosure: A structure used to immediately restrict one or more cats to a limited amount of space, such as a room, pen, run, cage or compartment.
Animal Cruelty: Any inhumane or abusive or neglectful treatment causing harm or death of a cat as determined by local law enforcement authorities.
Cat-in-distress: A cat which is in jeopardy of life or limb, as determined by a qualified animal control officer or veterinarian.
Litter: Material to be used by the cat for defecation or urination.
Litter Pan: An enclosure or area in which the litter is placed for the cat to use.
A primary enclosure shall be structurally sound and maintained in good repair to protect the cats from injury, to contain them, to keep other animals out, and to enable the cats to remain dry and clean.
A primary enclosure shall provide sufficient space to allow each enclosed cat to turn freely and to easily stand, sit and lie in a comfortable position. The minimum primary enclosure space for a single 4 lbs. Or greater cat is to be 30 cubic feet. Where the primary enclosure is used for more than one cat, resting perches shall be provided.
A primary enclosure shall be constructed and maintained so that cats therein have convenient access to clean food, water and litter.
The number of cats in a primary enclosure shall not exceed the number which would prevent proper ventilation and sanitation.
A primary enclosure shall not be constructed or maintained with an exposed wire mesh bottom or any other material that will injure the feet or legs of a cat.
If the primary enclose is not of sufficient size to allow the cat(s) to express their specialized locomotor patterns, then a area shall be made available for the cat(s) to exercise and scratch at least once a day.
2006-09-01 05:46:17 · answer #4 · answered by whiskercreek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the others, as long as the cats are well cared for, I wouldn't worry about the size of the place....it seems fine. Our apartment is nearly 1,100sq.ft. and we only have two cats.....and they have TONS of room. We're getting a third, but will probably stop there. Unless, of course, I find a stray I can't bear to part with, lol.
2006-09-01 05:05:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats don't require a lot of space, and as long as your friend doesn't mind breaking up the occasional hissing match, they'll be fine. They're a lot like little kids though, as soon as one finds a really great spot another one will come along and decide they want to be there! My biggest concern would be the catbox smell..
2006-09-01 04:59:25 · answer #6 · answered by woodlands127 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think other than the square footage, you need to ask a couple of OTHER questions.
Does he feed the cats and give them fresh water daily?
Are they healthy?
Does he give them all the attention they deserve?
I've seen cats raised in smaller apartments who were very happy, healthy and well adjusted becuase the owners took care of them, and THAT is the true measure of responsibility.
2006-09-01 04:59:21 · answer #7 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I had 8 cats in a 900 s.f. apartment, and have nine now in a 1300 s.f. house- they're fine, well-fed, spoiled rotten, and have lots of company to play with, and two cat lovers to hug, kiss, feed, and otherwise serve them.
No, 5 cats isn't too many, unless he can't take good care of them.
2006-09-01 04:53:53 · answer #8 · answered by Megan S 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋