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12-10-2009, 10:49 AM
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I am delighted that your cat is back.
I second (or third) the recommendation to get him (really all cats and dogs) microchipped.
Having said that, always remember that the life expectancy of cats who go outside is far shorter than that of indoor cats. Unlike my dogs who can be kept in by fences, nothing will keep your cat in your yard.
We have had strictly indoor cats for many years. Several months ago, somehow a door was not securely closed and our 13 year old got out. We never saw him again.
I know many cats do enjoy outdoor life but I do suggest keeping cats indoors. If you do have your cat wear a collar be sure it also has any required tags on it (I am reluctant to really recommend a cat wear a collar outdoors as it can get caught. On the other hand, many locales require that tags be worn outdoors at all times. Still another reason to keep cats indoors).
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12-10-2009, 11:48 AM
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Vincente,
Glad your found your kitten, good thing there are no coyotes in Spain!
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12-10-2009, 12:12 PM
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Katsmeow and Westermnskies:My recovered kitten stays indoors most of the time. When she goes outdoors it is due to some oversight of ours  . From now on weīll be rather more mindful of his movements.
Here in Spain we donīt have your stringents rules and regulations re cats, and rarely are reported lost. We are light years behind you regarding animal protection awareness.
We certainly donīt have coyotes where I live  But sadly there are too many careless drivers that donīt look out for the many stray cats...
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12-10-2009, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Katsmeow
I am delighted that your cat is back.
I second (or third) the recommendation to get him (really all cats and dogs) microchipped.
Having said that, always remember that the life expectancy of cats who go outside is far shorter than that of indoor cats. Unlike my dogs who can be kept in by fences, nothing will keep your cat in your yard.
We have had strictly indoor cats for many years. Several months ago, somehow a door was not securely closed and our 13 year old got out. We never saw him again.
I know many cats do enjoy outdoor life but I do suggest keeping cats indoors. If you do have your cat wear a collar be sure it also has any required tags on it (I am reluctant to really recommend a cat wear a collar outdoors as it can get caught. On the other hand, many locales require that tags be worn outdoors at all times. Still another reason to keep cats indoors).
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There are safety collars for cats that break apart in case they happen to get caught. Of course, the tags might be lost then, but least kitty will be safe. My views of keeping a cat indoor vs outdoors have changed. There are just too many dangers out there.
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12-10-2009, 03:20 PM
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I'm so glad the kitten is back home and safe!
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12-10-2009, 03:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Katsmeow
We have had strictly indoor cats for many years. Several months ago, somehow a door was not securely closed and our 13 year old got out. We never saw him again.
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Oh, I am so sorry to hear this.  This is one of our biggest fears. We have two strictly indoor cats ourselves.
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12-10-2009, 04:20 PM
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I am very happy to hear that kitty is home!
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12-10-2009, 04:39 PM
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This is great news Vicente! I would have been unable to sleep if one of our cats went missing.
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12-10-2009, 05:11 PM
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A handy dandy trick for helping cats come home, should you have a new cat or a new place - butter it's paws before putting it out - it will leave a better scent trail to follow home and licking it's paws helps fix the particular scent of the home turf in the cat's brain. Small town here, and cat friendly neighbors, but we've had a series of indoor/mostly outdoor cats that have lived/are living into their upper teens. No coyotes having catsnacks here and not a bunch of traffic....
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12-10-2009, 05:17 PM
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Calmloki: Do you mean to butter their paws the first time you let the cat out only or butter them each time? I'm assuming you mean just the first time, but thought I better get if clarified from you.
I've never heard of that, but will surely try it when I get my kittie.
Sure lots of cat lovers on here..including me.
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12-10-2009, 05:33 PM
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Mix in a dash of garlic before buttering - I understand coyotes really love it. 
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12-10-2009, 05:47 PM
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12-10-2009, 05:56 PM
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12-10-2009, 06:08 PM
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Maybe those Italian coyotes - hear the Texmex coyotes prefer a touch of cumin and some pasilla ancho mixed in.
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12-10-2009, 06:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by calmloki
A handy dandy trick for helping cats come home, should you have a new cat or a new place - butter it's paws before putting it out - it will leave a better scent trail to follow home and licking it's paws helps fix the particular scent of the home turf in the cat's brain. Small town here, and cat friendly neighbors, but we've had a series of indoor/mostly outdoor cats that have lived/are living into their upper teens. No coyotes having catsnacks here and not a bunch of traffic....
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The Cats Protection League says "butter their paws" is #5 of the top ten cat myths. Indoors is safest, with microchip backup in case it gets out by accident.
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12-10-2009, 06:34 PM
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12-10-2009, 06:45 PM
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GREAT news indeed! You must be sooo relieved. Poor kitty - she must have been scared to death! Glad to hear she is back home safe and sound.
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12-10-2009, 07:39 PM
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The Cats Protection League says "butter their paws" is #5 of the top ten cat myths. Indoors is safest, with microchip backup in case it gets out by accident. |
Pssht! Who ya gonna believe - some foggy island Moggie Protection League writer or an anonymous poster from the ER forum?
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12-11-2009, 06:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vicente solano
MY KITTEN IS BACK!!! Thank you all for your response. Vim was rght- she didnīt stray from the last place we saw her. Took some persuasion to get her out from where she had hidden scared s*****ss.
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