Does it seem a bit odd to ya'll that a lady cat lover in her mid 40s with an I Q of at least 140 did the following: Upon her and her husband's and 2 pet cats moving into a different, larger home out of the suburbs into the "country", tied a bell around HER OWN neck so the cats could "find her" in the new surroundings? The cats are "house cats" and will continue to remain so. Should'nt cats be given a bit more credit for their hunting, stalking and locating senses???
2006-09-26 16:27:44 · 8 answers · asked by gedanini3@yahoo.com 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
To LadyCoca,: You gave a thorough answer to a situation I DID NOT describe! The cats ARE indoor cats and will remain so! Thanks for the information though. Nothing much worse than a domestic cat loose in the "WILD". In order to survive, being the hunters that they inately are, the loose cat will be unmerciful in stalking, catching and eating all sorts of birds, including grouse, pheasants, and a myriad of songbirds!
2006-09-26 16:49:18 · update #1
I think that the cats may not be offended by your efforts, but I think it may be a good idea to let them seek you out. It would probably be to their benefit to learn their surroundings with out aid.
2006-09-26 16:31:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No because if you move and take your cats with you, those cats have no idea where they are and would get lost outside. I would personally tie my cat out on a leash and never let it loose until I knew my cat knew where it lived and knew where it was at all times after moving into a new house.
I find cats protest less then dogs on a leash and I have raised cats for years on leashed outside tied in my back yard for fresh air, and then only taken off the leash when brought back in the house. An outdoor cat would have no problems being on a leash or tied out until it knew where its new home was after maybe 2 months it could be turned loose and trusted to stay home. Otherwise you only ask for trouble in turning your outdoor cat loose in a new location. Plus you never know what type of dogs run loose in a new neighborhood and the cat could end up killed if not hit by a car first. You may never see the cat again if you move and turn it loose trusting its own sense direction. The cat only knows its in a new world, it doesnt understand it lives there now. Once they know where they live again then they can go hunt and stalk all the goodies they find in their new surroundings knowing where their new territory is and coming home by memory only after learning their new land.
2006-09-26 16:38:15 · answer #2 · answered by reasonable-sale-lots 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are house cats (never go outside) the lady is being a bit, erm, irrational probably due to the stress of the move.
2006-09-26 16:36:32 · answer #3 · answered by KatyW 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cats will learn the new surroundings faster than the owner.
2006-09-26 16:45:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Weird. I would think a cat would be fine as they know her sounds. smells, and voice...
2006-09-26 16:37:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Seems very odd.
2006-10-01 21:54:02 · answer #6 · answered by barbara 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WoW! That's all I have to say, LOL!
2006-09-26 16:35:08 · answer #7 · answered by someoneoutthere 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no
2006-09-26 16:34:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋