Why do neighbors cats come to your house?
Cats wander because they seek happiness and comfort. Cats can be attracted to new sights, sounds, and smells that entice them. Like most animals (and people) cats are drawn to friendly people! If you are warm and welcoming to an outside cat, chances are he’s going to want to pay you a visit or two in your home.
Is it bad to let someone else’s cat in your house?
As long as she’s on their property, your cat is technically trespassing. It sounds like they’re saying that as long you let your cat come into their yard, they’ll let her eat food they put out for the local strays.
Can a cat be interested in an outside cat?
Those of us who keep our cats indoors know that sometimes indoor cats may be interested in watching outdoor cats walk through their yard and hang around outside their house. In some cases, indoor cats may become upset by the sight of strange cats close to their property.
What to do if your neighbor has an outdoor cat?
If the neighbor insists that the cat refuses to be an indoor-only cat, offer enrichment ideas to keep the cat happy inside. However, I understand that not all cats can easily be transitioned to indoors only. And, in reality, some neighbors just don’t care.
What did neighbour cat do in living room?
One afternoon Neighbour Cat was yet again snoozing on the living room rug, fluffy belly-up like a sheep about to be shorn. “Do you think this is right?”
Do you have the right to have an indoor cat?
Many of those who complain have indoor cats themselves. Anyway, it’s irrelevant. People have the right to have a cat pee-free garden, to have their cars unscathed by rollicking felines, and indoor cats who can view the outside world without feeling threatened.
If the neighbor insists that the cat refuses to be an indoor-only cat, offer enrichment ideas to keep the cat happy inside. However, I understand that not all cats can easily be transitioned to indoors only. And, in reality, some neighbors just don’t care.
Those of us who keep our cats indoors know that sometimes indoor cats may be interested in watching outdoor cats walk through their yard and hang around outside their house. In some cases, indoor cats may become upset by the sight of strange cats close to their property.
How old do indoor cats have to be to live outside?
Indoor cats can easily live into their late teens or beyond. Outdoor cats often disappear a decade younger, leaving owners to wonder sadly what happened to them. A quick survey of almost any neighborhood will reveal the signs of this sadness — quite literally — in the “lost cat” flyers posted by those who likely will never see their pets again.
Is it bad to let your cat roam outside?
Think twice before letting cats roam the neighborhood. In addition to the dangers they encounter outdoors, cats who wander the ‘hood can cause serious issues for nearby indoor kitties and their owners.