Pet Help

[ray7694]

I’m an animal lover and have had dogs and cats. We have a 10 yo golden and got a cat my daughter fell in love with at a shelter. We have had the cat almost a year and he’s super loving but is a hunter and wants outside. He brings birds, rabbits, and mice to us. We live in a town that doesn’t allow outdoor pets and in a subdivision. When the cat is out the neighbors always bring him back or contact us that he is there. It’s weekly for different neighbors to contact us.
I have tried to keep the cat in and he meows like a deranged animal. My husband is pretty private and is about to lose it.
My daughter does not want to get rid of him and I think it is cruel but don’t know what else to do. WWYD?

[StantonHyde]

It's not fair to keep him in his present state. He needs to be on a farm where he can be a mouser. Cats truly have a VERY negative impact on songbirds and other wild life. They should NOT be outdoors unless they are used for rodent control--farm life. What if you built him a "catio"--an enclosed outdoor space?? He could be outside but not wander?? Google it-some people have built amazing spaces for their cats!

[petesgirl]

Aw, bummer. It will be so hard for your daughter but I think you should re-home the cat to somewhere he can be happier. Maybe have a talk about how part of loving another living thing is allowing it to be and do what makes it happy, even if that's a sacrifice for you.

[AnnieW625]

I think you need to rehome the cat if he is not happy being inside. Maybe that is why he ended up at the shelter in the first place. Good luck.


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[robinsmommy]

Some cats can be retrained to be indoor cats- but not all. And that takes time and consistency like any animal training.

Catios can also work for some.

But if neither of the above is a viable option, it’s kinder to cat and area wildlife to find a home that is a better fit. Our shelters here have cats that are advertised as “barn” cats- some may be friendly and loving, but they all need to be outside.

[SnuggleBuggles]

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So, did you just let the cat out knowing you shouldn't or has it been a year of keeping him in and unhappy? A year ago you might have been able to get him to become an indoor cat but if you've been letting him out for a year, that ship probably sailed. I'm sure your dd would understand that your kitty would be happier in a different environment; she isn't a little kid.