Comments on: How would you handle moving your cats to a new home and from indoor to outdoor?

By: Pipertini

Pipertini — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 06:57:59 +0000

I understand your fear...I would hate to have my cats outside. Have you talked to your landlord about giving an extension so you can find them a place to stay or get another apartment.
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By: Sheila

Sheila — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 06:10:59 +0000

This is tricky to answer so I’ll tell you what happened with me.
When I moved to a house out in the country my cat decided it was more fun to be outside chasing mice (it was summer). She always came to the porch to eat but then left again. She was fixed so I wasn’t worried about her getting pregnant, but I didn’t foresee all the strays coming around to get at her food and eventually chase her off. Once she got a taste of the wild, she was miserable indoors but all the strays were used to being in survival mode and wanted to tear into her if she came near, even after I removed the food! She ran off and I haven’t seen her in three months.
Also, if your grandmother lives close to the road there is a good chance they will eventually be hit. Please take this into consideration and do what is best for them. Maybe your grandmother will become attached and let them inside!
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By: strawberry_wine

strawberry_wine — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 05:54:59 +0000

Have you thought of putting them in a kennel? You won’t have them with you all the time, but they won’t be at your grandmothers, and they won’t run away. I’ve had outdoor cats before, some of them do well, like my boyfriends. His is smarter than any cat I know! On the other hand some cats do poorly outside. Even a cat who has lived outside most of it’s life can get hurt living outside. I had a cat many years ago; (indoor/outdoor) and although it was smart, it got into a fight and was hurt badly. She ended up passing away shortly after. If that can happen to a cat that’s lived outdoors most of it’s life, there’s a big chance that could happen to a cat that’s outside for the first time in its life. Every cat handles becoming an outdoor cat differently. Personally, I don’t like taking the chance.
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I’ve had A LOT of cats over the years… Personal experiance.

By: Hit Pig #42

Hit Pig #42 — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 05:33:59 +0000

cats stick close to their food, so put them on half rations ( not for the day, but feed them more often in much smaller amounts) outside, they will not get lost.
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