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| Save the birds: Don't let cats roam free, campaign urges | |
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| Topic Started: Mar 1 2016, 02:18 AM (501 Views) | |
| imjene | Mar 2 2016, 06:37 AM Post #16 |
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There was a lady in our neighborhood who made a big outdoor cage for her cats so they could be outside. It seemed like a good idea to me. The top and sides were made of wire. The cats were able to get sun and exercise and not be a detriment to others or to themselves. I know this would not be possible for everyone to do. |
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| angora | Mar 2 2016, 06:51 AM Post #17 |
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We did the cage thing when we first moved to the country. The cats hated it and wouldn't be happy in it until I went and sat with them...kind of defeated the purpose. However, here we have a postage stamp lawn in the back and we are both thinking that caging it in would probably work here. It is in the planning stages. |
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| FuzzyO | Mar 2 2016, 06:52 AM Post #18 |
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If I were wealthy I'd do that. I've seen pictures where there are quite fanciful structures attached to the house and the cats can go out on their own, enjoy the scenery and come back in safely. |
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| Deleted User | Mar 2 2016, 06:54 AM Post #19 |
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I know someone who did that on her balcony so her cat could go out there to look around without having to worry about it jumping over. |
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| imjene | Mar 2 2016, 08:23 AM Post #20 |
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Angora, your cats must be very spoiled to have to have you sit with them. laugh123 Usually, cats are quite independent and can take you or leave you, I thought. |
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| Darcie | Mar 2 2016, 08:51 AM Post #21 |
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These cages are good to protect the cats and still allow them outside. |
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| agate | Mar 2 2016, 12:32 PM Post #22 |
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My two only go out on a harness & leash that is tethered. On occasion they have escaped and they really don't know what to do once they are "free" Yes I know that does not sound nice but I do not need to worry about cat fights, being run over by cars or getting into something that would make them ill. |
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| Dana | Mar 2 2016, 02:14 PM Post #23 |
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You are saving a fortune in vet bills. I watch a friend go often with one of her cats. |
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| Shorty | Mar 2 2016, 03:16 PM Post #24 |
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You're a responsible owner. A leash/tether is not the norm yet. Cats are smart and will adjust. It keeps the cats and wild birds safe. A win/win. I'd do it if I had a cat. |
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| goldengal | Mar 3 2016, 12:45 AM Post #25 |
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Have not had cats in 20 years but at that time we had 3. Two of them were out under our carport on long tie outs, and the third, a Himalayan, was outside in his crate. One day Sombra, the oldest, got loose somehow (likely I did not clip the tie out onto her collar properly) and she went next door and got hung up under their porch. It did illustrate that a tie out can be a problem once in a while, but for the most part they worked great and neighbours used to come by to pat them and watch them roll around with pleasure. Take care, Pat |
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| angora | Mar 3 2016, 03:14 AM Post #26 |
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My neighbours in Scarborough loved my cats and I loved theirs. I bring up cats with personality because we treat them like little furry people. The cats are independent but they really love us and like to be near us unless they are off doing their own thing. They meowed for me to sit with them because they don't like to be confined. If I am with them then they feel that we are all free to leave whenever we want. The hate us to shut doors so we leave the bathroom door ajar so they can come in if they want to. We seriously adore these cats. They make us smile with love. |
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| FuzzyO | Mar 3 2016, 03:59 AM Post #27 |
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I live in a big house so the cats have lots of choices, but the choice is always to be in the room I am in. Oscar in particular would live on me if it were possible. Too bad he is not a smaller cat. |
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| margrace | Mar 3 2016, 05:32 AM Post #28 |
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My cat loves to snuggle up to me at night and sleeps with her head on my shoulder. But she snores. |
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| angora | Mar 3 2016, 07:51 AM Post #29 |
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Has she told you if you snore, margrace? lol |
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| agate | Mar 3 2016, 08:36 AM Post #30 |
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We have a routine when we go to bed 1089 :catlove: They come and cuddle up on my left arm...there is usually quite a bit of jockeying to who gets the favored stop :) That lasts for about 15 minutes as they get quite heavy and anyways I need to turn over to the right side so then they are off down to my feet. I would never go away while my girls are outside on their rope. They do tend to get tangled in something so I keep a close eye on them. |
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