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  • 17 March, 2015 at 3:10 am #828727
    Reem
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    Hey all! I have now two indoor kitties and about 3 Days ago, we decided to let them outside supervised. Well im thinking that was a huge mistake, because one of them, his name is Grey, he’s been meowing almost nonstop by the door so that he can go out and explore. My other cat, Deimos, crys only a little but adjusts easier to being back inside better than Grey. I thought about getting a harness and one of those adjustable leashes so that they can roam around the backyard while I stay in control of them so they don’t jump the fence. I’ve tried distracting him with toys, they also have a kitty tower that’s next to a window, scratch posts, boxes from Costco, a tunnel, small toys, the battery for my laser died, but they have a lot to entertain themselves with but his crying is becoming really frustrating. I’m also worried that even if I get the harness and leash that it won’t be enough and he will still continue crying. We recently lost a furbaby and I think I’m stressing him out more by denying him to go outside more… Should I ignore his meowing in hopes it will just go away? do i keep trying to distract him and what are your thoughts about supervised outdoor time, if you’ve done this or know someone who has what’s your advice on the harness idea. I’d really appreciate it!

    17 March, 2015 at 6:27 pm #828756
    Anonymous
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    Hi Reem,

    Gray has had a taste of the great outdoors and wants more. However, the best solution is to keep both Gray and Deimos inside. It’s safer for them and will save you the stress. If you decide to let them have supervised outside time, get them use to wearing harnesses. Put the harnesses on while they’re indoors so they get use to them. Being able to go outside, even with a harness, should give Gray what he wants. You didn’t say if your boys are neutered. This is breeding season so Gray may have sensed a female in heat. If you do decide to let them out, please consider getting microchipped. It could happen that they are startled and may run off.

    Go luck and let us know how it goes.

    PG

    17 March, 2015 at 8:44 pm #828765
    Reem
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    Hi. yes they are both neutered, but only about two weeks ago. I did buy harness/leashes and everything was going great w just a bit of fussing but they’d went outside and played but Deimos started playing w greys leash and grey totally freaked out so now I’m wondering if he’s going to be turned off about being outside. I’m going to try later tonight or tomorrow morning w the harness again. I don’t want them to be outside but I’m just wondering if now it’s always going to be an issue. They are both 6.5months old.

    17 March, 2015 at 9:36 pm #828772
    Kittyzee
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    I can’t think that it will always be an issue, they will get over it if they don’t go outside. The microchipping is a very good idea though, just in case one of both of them gets loose. You could try a catio, or something that’s enclosed so that they can go outside in it–with toys and climbing areas for them to lounge on and watch birds, but be safe from other prowling animals. Make sure you put flea control on them as they will bring fleas/ticks into the house! Good luck!

    18 March, 2015 at 3:48 pm #828805
    Anonymous
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    I agree with KZ. It won’t always be an issue, however, I prefer that my cats stay inside for their safety and my sanity. 😉 I have an indoor/outdoor cat and I wish I could keep her inside but she won’t have anything to do with my efforts. She is microchipped so I have speck of comfort. Since your boys are young I would keep them inside. I don’t know your financial situation but there are window inserts to expand a cat’s space. It is fully enclosed and installed like a window air conditioner. You can buy one or they have DIY plans to make one. One is called a Katio.
    Of course, a basic window perch will work. If Gray can sit and look out the window to his heart’s content he should settle down. Purrhaps, you can put up two perches-one for each kitten.

    Keep in touch

    30 March, 2015 at 8:39 pm #829365
    Rafi
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    If you keep them in, over time they will become resigned to it.
    If you want to let them enjoy the outside safely, an enclosed “catio” as mentioned above is a good idea, or you can “cat=proof” your yard. There are various ways to make the fence unclimbable and escape proof, but it can be a bit costly.

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