Thinking of adopting an indoor cat!!!
Discussion
Personally I don't think it's fair on a cat to keep it indoors 24/7/365. But I suppose if you adopted one that only knew that way of life, it would be acceptable.
I adopted mine when she was seven, and had been an indoor cat. Within 48 hours she was out and loving it, feeling grass under her paws for the first time
I adopted mine when she was seven, and had been an indoor cat. Within 48 hours she was out and loving it, feeling grass under her paws for the first time
Simpo Two said:
Personally I don't think it's fair on a cat to keep it indoors 24/7/365. But I suppose if you adopted one that only knew that way of life, it would be acceptable.
I adopted mine when she was seven, and had been an indoor cat. Within 48 hours she was out and loving it, feeling grass under her paws for the first time
My plan is to adopt a cat that can't go outside, i.e. deaf, fiv, cat flu, some indoor cats can't adapt to outside so that is an option I adopted mine when she was seven, and had been an indoor cat. Within 48 hours she was out and loving it, feeling grass under her paws for the first time
Some cats just don’t want to go outside. My first rescue was this way inclined, guess she’d seen enough of the streets as you could leave the door to the apartment wide open all day and she’d not care, there was no way ever she’d step over the threshold. A friend has a retired breeding queen which also has no intentions of ever intentionally finding itself outside the house.
My current cat is fiv+ and as such was adopted on the terms he wouldn’t go outside. I agreed but he didn’t, which caused issues early on. He’s now leash trained and will paw at the front door if he wants to go for a walk, this is probably once or twice a month tops. He’s an explorer though, can open doors etc. and will complain loudly if they’re locked.
Depends on the cat but I’d say the size of your flat is important and how interesting it is from the cat’s perspective. You’ll probably find it’ll snooze most of the day whilst you’re out so will want your attention when you get in.
If you’re rescuing it’s in their interests for a successful match so be honest about what kind of personality you’re after. Get the right one and they’re the perfect flatmate.
My current cat is fiv+ and as such was adopted on the terms he wouldn’t go outside. I agreed but he didn’t, which caused issues early on. He’s now leash trained and will paw at the front door if he wants to go for a walk, this is probably once or twice a month tops. He’s an explorer though, can open doors etc. and will complain loudly if they’re locked.
Depends on the cat but I’d say the size of your flat is important and how interesting it is from the cat’s perspective. You’ll probably find it’ll snooze most of the day whilst you’re out so will want your attention when you get in.
If you’re rescuing it’s in their interests for a successful match so be honest about what kind of personality you’re after. Get the right one and they’re the perfect flatmate.
Simpo Two said:
Personally I don't think it's fair on a cat to keep it indoors 24/7/365. But I suppose if you adopted one that only knew that way of life, it would be acceptable.
I adopted mine when she was seven, and had been an indoor cat. Within 48 hours she was out and loving it, feeling grass under her paws for the first time
Respectively this is crap, I've had several cats form NFC to MC and all have been indoor cats, not one has been out and in fact have sI adopted mine when she was seven, and had been an indoor cat. Within 48 hours she was out and loving it, feeling grass under her paws for the first time
t themselves when the door is open.I'm glad your's have been out but there are numerous reasons why mine haven't and they have thrived.
Mark300zx said:
Unsure if it is fair to rescue a cat and then be missing most of the day for company, another issue is I have a balcony on the first floor and wondered if they may try and leap off??
Totally depends on the cat. I’m guessing this would be your first?Cat 1 (moggy) above lived on the 34th floor with 2 balcony’s. Never once tried a jump and wasn’t even that bothered about joining me for a bask in the sun.
Current cat (russian blue) sleeps all day in his hammock attached to the window by the front door, but will watch and wait for me to come home and then jump down to greet me at the door. He’s active in the morning when I’m getting ready for work and then again from when I get in til Just after I go to bed. He’s a very curious, intelligent but pretty low maintenance cat. Likes to be around you but not on you etc.
Tried him with other cats (rescue fosters, since rehomed) but he seems happiest on his own.
As I say, a good rescue group will know their cats well enough to match you properly. Look for one that uses fosterers rather than the pound type setup. Makes a big difference.
Mark300zx said:
My plan is to adopt a cat that can't go outside, i.e. deaf, fiv, cat flu, some indoor cats can't adapt to outside so that is an option
I think that this is a great idea. Lots of cats with these illnesses are over looked in rescues.Jackson Galaxy has loadsof you tube videos and is worth watching as many relate to indoor cats.
Good luck
Albert was a rescue stray and because he has FIV he is now an indoor cat, mind you we do have a catio for him to wander in when he feels like it. He has the run of the house during day, but stays downstairs at night.
Considering his back ground he has settled in to life indoors very well.
We also a few years back now had two cats when we were in flat and again no problems, it was only when we were not around they go nutty chasing each other and the flat underneath could hear them charging around.
Considering his back ground he has settled in to life indoors very well.
We also a few years back now had two cats when we were in flat and again no problems, it was only when we were not around they go nutty chasing each other and the flat underneath could hear them charging around.
Edited by THP150 on Monday 7th February 10:31
Our 3 our house cats, and are not allowed out. 2 are 12 and the other is 7, all three are rescues, but show no particular desire to be outside.
As to going on the balcony, i would be very cautious - only takes a bird or something to distract them and they will chase...
We live in the UAE and cats are sadly often falling from balconies with horrible consequences... We previously lived in a flat, and made the balcony cat proof, which they thoroughly enjoyed, so can quite easily be done.
As to going on the balcony, i would be very cautious - only takes a bird or something to distract them and they will chase...
We live in the UAE and cats are sadly often falling from balconies with horrible consequences... We previously lived in a flat, and made the balcony cat proof, which they thoroughly enjoyed, so can quite easily be done.
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