Keeping kitten in the basement with litter box, blanket, bed, food,all necessities.?

Question

Afraid since knew to his surroundings, want to keep him in the basement so not doing any accidental washroom breaks around the house, close to his litter box,,,, Also when not at home, thinking of keeping the radio on for him,,,and still keeping him in the basement...Just today first day in the house, I couldnt find him twice,,,he's not yet coming to me when I command him to.....first night....HES SO CUTE, but will take a while to get use to me and me to him,,,,ANY SUGGESTIONS????????????

Answer 1

No companion animal should be kept alone in a basement! A bathroom is a much better place to start him off. There he can get used to the sounds and smells of the house. And you can introduce him to the rest of the house gradually when you can be with him. Take his litterbox with you when he goes out and about in the house. A little kitten is not neurologically mature enough to go hunting for a litterbox when he has to "go".

He will not come to you on "command". Cats don't do that, ever!

You don't seem to know very much about cats and you are not treating him right.

Answer 2

How old is this kitten? The basement is not the best place for this kitten to be. If you brought him into your home to be a part of your family then I suggest that you try and do that from the start. A bathroom, or even your bedroom is a small enough area to let him explore at first. Keep a litter box, food and water, and your kitty in the bathroom where he can hear what is going on around the house and also have contact with you while you are in the bathroom. You can also leave a bed for him and some toys for him to play with.

Let him out of the bathroom for some time each day a couple times a day and soon you and he will be fast friends. Hold him, kiss him, feed him, talk to him and most of all be reassuring to him. Just leaving a cat in the basement with not human interaction and just the radio is not at all a good situation and your cat may not become very socialized to people as he grows.

Answer 3

For goodness sakes, let the kitty be in the house. Just show him where his litter box is and let him go. Cats do not like to move, they like to stay in the same place where they feel safe. He wil maybe hide the first day or so and then he will investigate his new surroundings. If he used his litter box before he will continue to use it.

Most cats do not respond to anyone calling them by name or any other way. The only way that he will come running is if you feed hm canned food and open it with an electric can opener. When they hear the canopener they usually all come riunning. When he gets used to the place and learns to love you he will most likely be waiting at the door when you get home. If you allow him to he will also sleep with you at night, and then also most of the day. Cats sleep about 16-18 hours a day.

Give him some time with you to play every day. If he is a young cat he will go through a teeny bopper stage jumping, running, climbing, . Some things to watch out for: If you have loose weave window coverings he will probably climb them and he can get tangled in them, not good. keep toilet lid down. Keep closet and cabinet doors closed so he does not get locked in. Be sure he has a good, tall, scratching post and train him to use it, not your furniture. If he is very young kitten he should have a playmate so he can learn not to play too rough. Actually any age it is nice to have a playmate, especially if your owner works.

It would be a good idea to get a couple books from the library and do a little studying up on cats. They are wonderful, interesting, animals and he will give you many laughs, be your most loyal friend. Enjoy. But not in the basement.

Answer 4

Hmm, I would have recommended the bedroom - that way, even when you're not there, the kitten can still smell you, and so grows used to you.

If you insist on keeping him in the basement, fine, but spend LOTS of time there; even if you're doing work and not paying in attention, he'll get used to your presence. Be gentle and don't make any loud noises. When you do see him, walk over to him (stop immedietly if he freezes and/or looks scared, and edge slowly over to him) a pet him softly so that he relaxes a little more before you pick him up for a cuddle.
Basically, what you're doing is having him associate you with good things (and not only food :)) and it'll help him warm up to you more quickly. Just be patient and spend lots of time around him. It'll take him time to get used to you, but it'll be worth it.

Get him a collar with a bell if you can't find him; classic pet-store item. Oh, and on a side note - cats so not come when called, but when they want to. You shouldn't expect to train him to your every command; cats are independant, even in a co-habitatoin enviroment. No matter how much a cat loves you, they're still their own animal.

Answer 5

All animals are going to be afraid of a new place. If you show a kitten a litter box 1 time , put him in it , no matter where you put i t he or she will always use the litter box as long as you keep it clean. Also it will need fresh water and food to eat on all the time cats eat a little here and a little there. And if you bring all of its things in the house a great relationship will strike up between the 2 of you in no time. Once it is settled in you will have alot of fun playing this will also build their intellegence.

Answer 6

Yeah, let's put you in the basement and let him stay in your bedroom! Do you want a cat or a stuffed animal? sounds like you could get a stuffed animal that is SO CUTE and not have the "problem" of him not coming when you "command" him. Cats are not like dogs and if you don't know that, you should do some research FAST or find him another home.

Answer 7

Give him a few days to get used to his new surroundings. (When we moved to a new home, it took our cats several days to feel comfortable). If you want him upstairs, put a litter box there also. When you're home, hold him and scratch his back, but don't expect him to act like a trained dog who'll come when commanded, though. Be patient, show him lots of attention, and before you know it, you'll have a real buddy.

Answer 8

LEAVING THE RADIO ON BUT NOT TOO LOUD, JUST LOW.IT WILL AT LEAST GIVE HIM A LITTLE "CONTACT" WITH NOT FEELING SO ALONE. I SUGGEST THAT YOU LET HIM STAY UPSTAIRS WITH YOU AT LEAST SOME OF THE TIME. I DON'T KNOW YOUR REASONS FOR THE BASEMENT BUT I KNOW SOME BASEMENTS ARE HEATED AND HAS AIR AND ARE LIKE A SMALL APARTMENT SO MAYBE HE WILL BE COMFORTABLE DOWN THERE. HE NEEDS FOOD, WATER , A NICE SOFT PLACE TO SLEEP AND LOVE. ATTENTION , PLAY TIME. IF THERE'S A DOLLAR TREE STORE WHERE YOU LIVE GO THERE AND LOOK FOR THE PET AILSE, THEY HAVE GOT THE BEST CAT WAND TOYS FOR SALE. ALL MY CATS HAVE ONE AND THEY JUST LOVE TO PLAY. IT;S LIKE A SHORT WAND WITH A LONG FELT TYPE STRING ON IT AND YOU THROW IT WHILE HOLDING ONTO THE WAND OR MAKE IT GO UP SO THAT HE CAN JUMP UP TO GET IT, ETC.

I HOPE THAT YOUR CONCERNS ARE ANSWERED WITH ALL THE FEED BACK YOU RECIEVE AND I HOPE THAT EVERYTHING WORKS OUT. JUST LOVE HIM AND TAKE GOOD CARE OF HIM AND REMEMBER TO TREAT HIM LIKE YOU WOULD WANT TO BE TREATED IF YOU WERE HIM......

Answer 9

The poor little guy needs light. You could have him in your room with the door closed with all of that stuff. Very rarely do they have litter box accidents if they have been raised properly.

Have you thought of getting a second one? They will keep each other company when you're not there.

Answer 10

All animals in a new home explore its part of their nature, since he is so young he doesnt come on command no animals really do unless their hungry. Give him time and keep trying, keep the radio on seems really relaxing to kittens that or the tv. thats what it seems to be with my kitten.

Jamie