would my cat be ok outside at night?

Question

so i have a two year old cat and tried to let him live indoors and he is half and half. Im at home during the day cause i will do work from here so he will be in all the rooms and just run and jump at me and just be stupid but at night the parents want him to stay in one bedroom but he goes crazy and tears things up really bad so what if he was kept outside at night? Outback of our house is a huge fence area with grass and straw and hay and blankets to keep warm, thing is it is starting to get cold so will he be ok with all the straw and such? if it gets really cold or snows i will bring him in but do you think hed be ok for a few hours at night? im not a animal hater or mean just asking for answer thanks

Answer 1

How about the garage? Or just sneak him in your room??lol

Answer 2

It is hard to say if she will be okay or not. If she is not used to the outside, she could be confused & not sure how to find her way home. Ask around the neighborhood to see if anyone has seen her. Check with the local shelters to see if anyone turned her in as a stray. Most shelters don't keep animals very long, so it is crucial to contact them every day. Does she have a collar & tags so that people will know she belongs somewhere? The chances of a pet being returned to its owner are much larger if she is wearing a collar & tags. Animals without collar &tags are more likely to be considered strays. Put some food out on the porch, that might lure her back home. If she is in heat, she is most likely looking for a male & will most likely be pregnant IF she comes home. Get her to the vet, get her spayed as soon as possible. IF there is a chance she will be going outside, get her microchipped. It can be done at the same time as the spay surgery & increases her chances of being returned. The longer a cat stays missing, the less chance she will come home. Cars, other animals, people who don't like animals, etc make life very dangerous for cats. Good luck.

Answer 3

I know what you mean because my Cat was just like that. Truth is, sounds like you have a pretty safe area, but sometimes a cat will run away especially if he loves the outdoors. You should leave him in at night and let him roam during the day. That way it's safer for him, you know where he's at and I just think its a better situation for you and your cat. A cat can get a cold and cost you lots of money in the vet, so I would keep him inside.

If you still must leave him outside, atleast buy him a coat :)They have kitty coats at www.Ruffruffandmeow.com

lol Good Luck!

ADDED: You can play extra with him, buy him little toys(like mouse with little bells)or get him another feline friend to keep him entertained during the day or night.

Answer 4

Why do they want him only to stay in one bedroom? Is he destructive when he has the run of the house?

Domesticated cats are just that...domesticated. They like being warm and dry and comfortable, just like you do. They aren't used to being cold and wet and having to sleep on grass or straw or even some blankets outside.

He would be vulnerable to people, other animals, the elements, etc. No, it's not ok to leave him outside at night.

Answer 5

Well first I think you are not a animal hater ok. And second I think your cat is not ok outside at night. Other cats go out at night too. And did you know that mostly every animal outside your house appears usually at night and not in the day. So think about it ok why should you let your cat outside and maybe get hurt. Just try to figure it out some other way ok.
Hope this helps. Good Luck! :) -D.R #2

Answer 6

Can you not fit a cat flap or leave a small window open during the night? Mine too is an indoor/outdoor cat. I shut her in most nights now it is cold, but if she gets agitated, I leave a window open and she comes and goes as she pleases. She spent most of the summer outside at night, but seems to prefer snuggling into bed with me now it is colder.

Answer 7

Well, it truly depends. As the last answer stated, there are many dangers, but many cats are skilled in avoiding these. Just as we, people, have different abilities, and ways to handle things, so do cats. Your cat might or might not be street saavy. As for locking the cat in the room, that could, and has, as you pointed out, have a negative effect on the cat. Perhaps if you let the cat out during the day, he could run out of steam and be calmer during the night. But as I said, it all depends.

Answer 8

I live in Australia and I have been told we have mild winters but i thought it was too cold for my cat, but if it snows in your area then I would say that is too cold for sure! I think having a warm place in the garage would be a better idea.

Answer 9

As long as you let allow for your cat to stay inside in very cold weather he/she should be okay. Just remember, cats who are allowed outside live only half as long for a large variety of reasons. I allow my cats to go outside when they wish but they have learned how to push the screen door to make a knocking sound so that we can let them back inside.

The fence will do nothing for your cat. They jump extremely high.

You may want to check your local laws. We lived in a town for a while where it was illegal to have your cat outside off a leash.

Answer 10

Cats outside at night run the risk of being killed by coyotes or other wild animals or roaming dogs, being hit by cars or getting into fights with other cats. Even if you provide warm shelter, you can't protect them from these risks.

Answer 11

I use to think it was okay to let my cat go out at night. I live in the city, I'm close to the country, I didn't think 2x about letting her out. One evening a group of coyotes came on to my frount yard and ripped her apart, then ran away with her to eat her. So please learn from my horriable experence and keep him inside where he is safe!

My new kitten(she's strictly indoors!) was wild at night, we encouraged her to play during the day. Now she sleeps at night and plays during the day time.