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Post by fanfarefan on Jul 25, 2012 12:47:50 GMT
well today i have sweated my but off cleaning a large town house , the weather obviously doesnt help when working , but the problem is that the family have 2 house cats, they are very scatty, and run and hide if i appear , i never know where they are until they launch themselves from behind some thing or somewhere , which is not a problem , what is , is that i cant open any windows or doors in case they escape !, which means the house is like an oven, when working . i know its not for me to reason why people would want house cats , but is it really right that they will never go out side and do the natural things that cats do ??
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Post by jacksprat on Jul 25, 2012 18:12:52 GMT
i dont think they mind if they have always been house cats, but i dont agree with it, our present cat was a house cat until we got her at 18 months old, it took her a bit of time to adjust but now she loves going out, we have a cat flap so she can come and go as she wishes. one thing is that she never goes far from the house, i wonder if this is to do with her upbringing
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Post by qbc on Jul 25, 2012 18:47:01 GMT
All 6 of mine are house cats. They are bar one all OAPS 15 - 21 and even if the window is open, prefer to stay in. Even the youngest one who is about 7, shows so sign of wanting to go out. Some cats love to be out all the time, others prefer my bed and sofa.
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Post by fanfarefan on Jul 25, 2012 18:52:28 GMT
qbc , what if the weather is as hot as it is now and the back doors open , do they not want to go explore ?
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Post by Yogananda on Jul 25, 2012 19:16:41 GMT
Our girl is a house cat too. When we first had her we lived on a main road which would have meant immediate death so she had the run of the house. We now live right on an A road an again is she went out she would have no chance. We leave our windows open and have our back door open, he will just sit by the door or window and doesn't go out. Occasinslly se has stepped out the back door but has gone back in of her own free will. If we had lived in a quiet suburb or in the countryside she would have been an outdoor cat but I think we did what was right because of where we lived.
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Post by piaffe on Jul 25, 2012 19:27:48 GMT
my mums cat is a house cat, as she lives near very busy roads. I doubt the cat minds as she doesn't know any different. I personally think all animals should be allowed to run free at some part of their day, but sadly in this case it would surely result in her being killed, so in some cases it's the only option. The cat is happy and wants for nothing. Its only me that feels she is missing out !!!!!
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Post by Julie(luke3) on Jul 25, 2012 21:08:27 GMT
Just my opinion! But I wouldn't have a cat if it couldn't go outside when it wanted! If it never wanted to then that would be fine, but to not have the choice?
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Post by fanfarefan on Jul 26, 2012 12:25:16 GMT
piaffe , and luke , thats exactly how i feel , its also the restriction on the owners as well , just not being able to open a window or a door would drive me bonkers ,!!!!
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Post by cathf on Jul 26, 2012 18:32:47 GMT
If they live near a main road sometimes it is safer to not let them out.
Don't judge if you don't know the full story!
Some cats prefer to be house cats and if they are a pure breed some owners don't let them out in case they could be stolen.
They could also not be neutered if they are pure breeds, another reason for not letting them out!
My 3 go out but only at night after they have been sleeping all day long. But then we don't live near a main road and mine are all moggies!
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Post by fanfarefan on Jul 26, 2012 20:29:44 GMT
oh yes they live on a main road , and previous cat was killed on it , which im very sorry about , but then they got these 2 , and because of the road they dont go out , what im trying to understand is are these cats subjected IMO to an indoor life because they want cats ,or because cats can lead a normal life indoors ,,,,,,, i think not , therefore these cats are forfilling human need , at their cost , or am i being too sentimental ??
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Post by Julie(luke3) on Jul 27, 2012 21:42:40 GMT
I would NEVER have cats if it meant they couldn't ever go outside! If I lived near a main road, then I wouldn't have them!!!!!!
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Post by sukisue on Aug 21, 2012 13:26:35 GMT
I have a 13 year old Siamese (Suki) and 4 year old Tonkinese (Poppy or The Hooligan). These are both house cats, however, I have cat proofed my garden so when I am home they have full access to the garden but are kept safe and sound from traffic. I do have my windows open but I purchased screens which slid across so that Poppy in particular can't throw herself out the bedroom window but can quite happily sit on the windowsill enjoying the breeze and the sunshine (the screen stops the insects coming in as well!). Suki just isn't interested in going out and is much happier on one of her many beds! My cats have a very fulfilling life, they have the run of the house, the run of the garden when I'm home (if they want to), toys galore, lots of fuss and attention etc, Poppy likes nothing better than sitting in the garden catching moths, spiders, flies etc and bringing them into the house for me.....yuk! Unlike my neighbours cats who are shut out of the house, have matted coats, use other people's garden's as a toilet and generally look quite miserable as they dodge the traffic!
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Post by gillwales on Aug 21, 2012 15:02:28 GMT
Luke I fully agree with you
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Post by choppytrotty on Oct 9, 2012 20:14:09 GMT
We used to have a proper outside cat, only came in through the cat flap when she pleased, unfortunately at 5:00 am she walked out into the road and got run over. We havent had a cat ever again. I would fully recommend cat flaps
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Post by Cockers Cats and Cuddly Ponies on Oct 31, 2012 0:49:43 GMT
My girls are house cats, as they are pedigree show cats that are worth a reasonable amount of money they aren't allowed out. Because they look different to your everyday cat sadly people pinch them. They have plenty of attention food an warmth an never need to go out into a dangerous world. I am however talking the other half into securing an outside pen for them to play in, not that they don't have enough to do inside. As for windows an doors it was a decision we live with for the love of our cats. Not everyone's cup of tea, but I'd never take the chance of my babies not returning.
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Post by aria100 on Nov 20, 2012 8:19:08 GMT
I have a bengal and a savanah neither go out other than in the garden as one they have no idea of the big bad world and two someone would pinch them. They have the run of the house, lots of toys, beds and a climbing frames. Whatelse could they want? They like human attention more than being outside.
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