It's about to get really cold outside, should i go and get this cat it's shots, and get a nice flea bath so he can stay in with me and my cat, Mr. Cooper, or is it always going to be an outside cat? He looks about a year to a year and a half...VERY healthy (plump). I feed the cat, so is that enough for him to survive the winter in Indiana?
2007-10-30 13:27:03 · 28 answers · asked by likwid14 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
i don't have enough points to respond to you guys questions, but i want to get him cleaned up and get his shots...he's such a cute and sweet cat!!!!
2007-10-30 15:09:08 · update #1
I don't see why not. The cat sounds friendly enough with you, and is probably young enough to be able to adjust to indoor life. I don't know about Indiana, but Michigan gets really cold sometimes, where they tell you to bring in your pets.
If you're financially capable and completely willing to take on another cat, I think it's wonderful. Keep in mind that your new cat has that outdoor experience in him, and may always want to go out. Go ahead and let him wander. If he's up to date on his shots, you don't have to worry too much about him.
2007-10-30 14:04:47 · answer #1 · answered by bride_of_christ728 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you know its a stray cat and you know that you and your other cat will get along with the new cat then yes go and get it it's shots and a nice flea bath and let him stay with you and your other kitty!! Hes not always going to be a outside cat, we got our cat was he was like 1/2 a year and of course he wants to go ouside, its cat instinct to want to go outside but Mr. Cooper should be able to live a happy and healthy life inside with you!!
2007-10-30 13:33:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring the cat in. Have her checked out by the vet, get her current on her shots and cleaned up. Also, make sure there are toys and other items of interest for he inside the house.
She will adjust to being an inside cat since she already has a friend in the home.
2007-10-30 14:50:27 · answer #3 · answered by Joan F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im sure he can stay out because one of my cats is an indoor and outdoor...and he goes outside in the winter...plus there are tons of stray cats that just stay out in the winter, but that would be nice if you brought him in. My outdoor indoor cat gets very very veryyy annoying when he is inside and wants to go out....he tries to run out, so you might not be able to keep a cat thats used to the outside inside all the time, but im sure if you took the cat in he could become and indoor outdoor, if you wanted that, or you could always try just keeping him in. And you probably should go give the cats its shot and a flea collar or something if you are planning to keep it in with you, however make sure that its not some1 elses cat because it might have already gotten its shots, which probably not, but if it did i dont know if i would wanna give it more shots....okay so im done now... good luck with whatever you decide! :-)
2007-10-30 13:33:51 · answer #4 · answered by fhsdjfsd 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cats are VERY smart animals. You can take him in if you would like to.. but he will find a way to survive the winter.. they always do unless they are babies and the mothers don't take proper care of them.
Good Luck
p.s. if you leave him outside just get a box with some blankets in it.. the cat will b just fine in sleeping in that.. they get more fur in the winter to protect them from the cold!!
2007-10-30 13:31:02 · answer #5 · answered by buttaflykiz05 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indiana is a cold cold state in the winter. The cat could lose an ear, or god forbid, his life. Since your indoor guy and the outdoor guy have become friends, make it official and bring him in! I would suggest neutering or spaying as well, because that will help him to calm down and mellow out. Also, then you won't have to worry about spraying or anything. I actually am dealing with a similar situation. We have two indoor cats and there is a cat outdoors who comes by often. I don't believe my two indoor guys would like competition, so I'm probably going to drop "Rex" off at a local no kill animal shelter. Best of luck and thanks for being a compassionate person to animals.
2007-10-30 13:30:35 · answer #6 · answered by Sister Lourdes 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That's not going to be easy. You have a good thinking start by bringing them in now and getting used to what is going to be necessary later. A friend of mine turned one bedroom into a cat room> She carpeted one wall and they love climbing on it and she has all kinds of wood ramps and stairs and platforms for them to explore. And the windows are made to be fun with platforms with extra space and a window box with flowers. She made a trap door into the house from the cat room which can be locked if needed. Her cats love the room. Try your cats on a leash, most of them don't like it unless they start out as kittens. You will probably have to use halters because collars don't work too well with cats. Luck.
2016-05-26 03:42:32 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same situation. I have two inside cats, they never go outside, but there is a very nice outside kitty that I worry about. I really can't afford any more vet bills, but I wish I could, I would take him in, get his shots and get him neutered. I say if you are able to and want to take him in, then do it. I'm sure the winters there get about as miserable as they do here in Michigan, any critter would suffer with the cold.
2007-10-30 13:32:21 · answer #8 · answered by Starscape 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Why dont you just let them both be indoor/outdoor cats. Get a cat flap and they can come and go as they please. Cats need the freedom to be happy.
Theres every chance this cat belongs to someone else so i dont think you should take it in until you have put loads of notices up etc. I would be really upset if someone nicked my cat!
2007-10-30 23:55:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep him outside. They may get along fine through the window, where each is in thier own territory, but if you try to make them share........
A healthy cat will have no trouble with Indiana winters, especially as you feed him.
2007-10-30 13:30:47 · answer #10 · answered by Nigel M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋