I have a cat i want to keep indoors...a bit worried she might get stolen because of the way she looks...because i have other cats and young kids the door never stops opening and closing, she's curious as to what's on the other side...How do u all manage to keep yours IN!???
2007-01-11 12:10:39 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
If you can't allow a cat outside, I don't believe you should have one.
2007-01-11 12:36:26 · answer #1 · answered by Sam 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
If this cat isn't allowed out, then your other ones shouldn't be either. Being stolen isn't the only concern. Cars, cruel people, dogs, wild animals, disease, poisons, and similar perils should be concerns as well.
The Humane Society of the US has lots of great information pages about keeping your cats inside. Lots of play and love help the transitition.
My cats have never really been overly interested in the outdoors and if they ever did or do get out, they stay nearby until I can find them. Over time, the drive to want out usually reduces. But, it can take time. The younger you start, the easier it is. But, that's not saying that an older cat can't make the transition. Just be careful around doors and be sure that EVERYONE understands the rules around doors.
Good luck to you.
2007-01-11 20:17:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
My cat eventually grew out of the desire to escape. I was lucky in the first appartment I had her in to have a "cat-lock" - a door at the top of the stairs and an outside door. If she made it past when I was going through the first door I could just grab her and put her back inside before I actually went out. Helped a lot in getting past the worst of the escape desires.
2007-01-11 20:28:11 · answer #3 · answered by Kahuna Burger 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have 3 cats.....2 have never tried to get outside...they could care less. The third goes outside but she just sits on my steps for a while and then comes back inside(but then again I live in the country)....I think she needs a breather from the other 2 that are younger. I have heard of ppl that take their cats outside in the winter and throw them into the biggest snowbank they can find.......they apparently do not try to slip out after this.?.?.
2007-01-11 21:36:51 · answer #4 · answered by anemonecanadensis 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she's always been kept in doors she will get used to it and pretty much stop wanting to go out- as long as she has been neutered!!
If you leave a cat of either sex intact, the genetic imperative will eventually win out and they will get out (Most intact Toms will eventually leave home altogether). In any case, if you want to keep your cat indoors, she really should be spayed, or she just won't be happy.
2007-01-11 20:17:41 · answer #5 · answered by nealo d 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a cat for almost 15 years, and the only times she wouldn't try to make a run for it- was when it was pouring rain, or there was a very large dog standing in the doorway! Eventally I trained all the HUMANS who entered my house- to not let the cat out. THAT seemed to work (MOST of the time.). Good luck.
2007-01-11 20:23:51 · answer #6 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well i have 3 cats that are inside but the boy one is always curious so i wouldjust keep a dead bolt high on the door where the kids cant reach and youll never have to worriy about the cat escaping
2007-01-11 20:18:35 · answer #7 · answered by lovegirlcosset 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
none of my cats go out s they are show cats. they do have the run of the house, but are based in their own room.
i have outside exercise pens for the cats but move them to ther room at night.
I am about to have a cat proof fence built around my garden, it will keep any escapees in, but has the advantage of keeping unwanted cts out.
you could keep the indoor cat in a seperate room, but that is hardly fair to the cat, as it will be aware of the other cats
presence. it will also not get the social interacton that we expect of our cats.
2007-01-12 22:30:55 · answer #8 · answered by jonnotheonno 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We just made sure that everyone watches for the cats before they go open the doors. After a bit, he quit trying now wouldn't go out to save his life. My female always hated outdoors.
2007-01-11 20:14:47 · answer #9 · answered by MasLoozinIt76 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the cat. I have two cats, and one is always outside, he'll meow at the door until I let him out. My other cat meows but she really does give up after a while, at least mine does. I hope I've been helpful! Bye.
2007-01-11 20:50:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
just watch out for the cat...i have two who would love to get outside...they both meet me at the door and look outside when I first get home...and if the door doesn't get closed completely and I'm outside at my truck they will occasionally come to see me outside...but as soon as they see me and no that I'm coming back into the house they high-tail it for the door...they will get used to it eventually...I do let my cats outside occasionally...but if, and only if they are out there one at a time and I'm holding them...they do really good then...
2007-01-11 21:40:04 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋