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I have two 1-1/2 year old indoor male altered cats, Mazik and Nudnik.
Six months ago I sold my 2 br condo and moved into a 1 br apartment. We are allowed one animal. I still have my two. But Mazik is going crazy here. He is climbing the walls, literally. He is jumping up onto the door jambs, knock over pictures from the book shelves, leaping up to look out the peep hole, howling at the door, etc. at 5:30 am. I think the space is too small for him. Or for us. I have several different toys that I keep hidden and take out alternately to play with for diversion. Doesn't seem to make a difference. I'm torn because I've had him since baby-hood. But I find myself feeling angry at him too. I've been in animal rescue. I know what the deal is out there. I'm torn. Please, if you are going to yell at me and tell me I am a BAD PERSON, don't bother replying. I just want REAL suggestions. thanks. |
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enlightened us with... Please, if you are going to yell at me and tell me I am a BAD PERSON, don't bother replying. I just want REAL suggestions. Have you considered training him to leash and harness and taking him out for walks? He'd get more exercise, stimulation, and the joy of chasing bugs. LOL My Rowan would go stir crazy if I didn't take her out. -- ~kaeli~ A man needs a mistress... just to break the monogamy. http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace |
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enlightened us with... Please, if you are going to yell at me and tell me I am a BAD PERSON, don't bother replying. I just want REAL suggestions. Have you considered training him to leash and harness and taking him out for walks? He'd get more exercise, stimulation, and the joy of chasing bugs. LOL My Rowan would go stir crazy if I didn't take her out. -- ~kaeli~ A man needs a mistress... just to break the monogamy. http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace |
From: (keshcatlvr)
Please, if you are going to yell at me and tell me I am a BAD PERSON, don't bother replying. I just want REAL suggestions. Get a floor to ceiling cat tree. I have a couple of them. I also have a utility cart in front of a big window so they can look out and then I have a bird feeder in front of that window. Get some interactive toys like feather on a stick toys and play with the cats. ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm |
From: (keshcatlvr)
Please, if you are going to yell at me and tell me I am a BAD PERSON, don't bother replying. I just want REAL suggestions. Get a floor to ceiling cat tree. I have a couple of them. I also have a utility cart in front of a big window so they can look out and then I have a bird feeder in front of that window. Get some interactive toys like feather on a stick toys and play with the cats. ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm |
From: (keshcatlvr)
Please, if you are going to yell at me and tell me I am a BAD PERSON, don't bother replying. I just want REAL suggestions. Get a floor to ceiling cat tree. I have a couple of them. I also have a utility cart in front of a big window so they can look out and then I have a bird feeder in front of that window. Get some interactive toys like feather on a stick toys and play with the cats. ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm |
keshcatlvr wrote:
I have two 1-1/2 year old indoor male altered cats, Mazik and Nudnik. Six months ago I sold my 2 br condo and moved into a 1 br apartment. We are allowed one animal. I still have my two. But Mazik is going crazy here. He is climbing the walls, literally. He is jumping up onto the door jambs, knock over pictures from the book shelves, leaping up to look out the peep hole, howling at the door, etc. at 5:30 am. I think the space is too small for him. Or for us. I have several different toys that I keep hidden and take out alternately to play with for diversion. Doesn't seem to make a difference. I'm torn because I've had him since baby-hood. But I find myself feeling angry at him too. I've been in animal rescue. I know what the deal is out there. I'm torn. Please, if you are going to yell at me and tell me I am a BAD PERSON, don't bother replying. I just want REAL suggestions. thanks. Consider enriching his environment... Create a couple of perches where he can look out different windows. Buy some SonoTube and create little tunnels for him to crawl around in. Consider getting a drinking fountain with running water. Install weatherstripping of some sort around the door to minimize the noise coming in from the hallway. Consider getting some additional cat furniture or perhaps making high walkways or perches for him to enjoy. Perhaps give him more of your own attention, play with him when you can -- "Its the bugs that keep it running." -Joe Canuck |
keshcatlvr wrote:
I have two 1-1/2 year old indoor male altered cats, Mazik and Nudnik. Six months ago I sold my 2 br condo and moved into a 1 br apartment. We are allowed one animal. I still have my two. But Mazik is going crazy here. He is climbing the walls, literally. He is jumping up onto the door jambs, knock over pictures from the book shelves, leaping up to look out the peep hole, howling at the door, etc. at 5:30 am. I think the space is too small for him. Or for us. I have several different toys that I keep hidden and take out alternately to play with for diversion. Doesn't seem to make a difference. I'm torn because I've had him since baby-hood. But I find myself feeling angry at him too. I've been in animal rescue. I know what the deal is out there. I'm torn. Please, if you are going to yell at me and tell me I am a BAD PERSON, don't bother replying. I just want REAL suggestions. thanks. Consider enriching his environment... Create a couple of perches where he can look out different windows. Buy some SonoTube and create little tunnels for him to crawl around in. Consider getting a drinking fountain with running water. Install weatherstripping of some sort around the door to minimize the noise coming in from the hallway. Consider getting some additional cat furniture or perhaps making high walkways or perches for him to enjoy. Perhaps give him more of your own attention, play with him when you can -- "Its the bugs that keep it running." -Joe Canuck |
keshcatlvr wrote:
I have two 1-1/2 year old indoor male altered cats, Mazik and Nudnik. Six months ago I sold my 2 br condo and moved into a 1 br apartment. We are allowed one animal. I still have my two. But Mazik is going crazy here. He is climbing the walls, literally. He is jumping up onto the door jambs, knock over pictures from the book shelves, leaping up to look out the peep hole, howling at the door, etc. at 5:30 am. I think the space is too small for him. Or for us. I have several different toys that I keep hidden and take out alternately to play with for diversion. Doesn't seem to make a difference. I'm torn because I've had him since baby-hood. But I find myself feeling angry at him too. I've been in animal rescue. I know what the deal is out there. I'm torn. Please, if you are going to yell at me and tell me I am a BAD PERSON, don't bother replying. I just want REAL suggestions. thanks. Consider enriching his environment... Create a couple of perches where he can look out different windows. Buy some SonoTube and create little tunnels for him to crawl around in. Consider getting a drinking fountain with running water. Install weatherstripping of some sort around the door to minimize the noise coming in from the hallway. Consider getting some additional cat furniture or perhaps making high walkways or perches for him to enjoy. Perhaps give him more of your own attention, play with him when you can -- "Its the bugs that keep it running." -Joe Canuck |
"Joe Canuck" wrote in message ... keshcatlvr wrote: I have two 1-1/2 year old indoor male altered cats, Mazik and Nudnik. Six months ago I sold my 2 br condo and moved into a 1 br apartment. We are allowed one animal. I still have my two. But Mazik is going crazy here. He is climbing the walls, literally. He is jumping up onto the door jambs, knock over pictures from the book shelves, leaping up to look out the peep hole, howling at the door, etc. at 5:30 am. I think the space is too small for him. Or for us. I have several different toys that I keep hidden and take out alternately to play with for diversion. Doesn't seem to make a difference. I'm torn because I've had him since baby-hood. But I find myself feeling angry at him too. I've been in animal rescue. I know what the deal is out there. I'm torn. Please, if you are going to yell at me and tell me I am a BAD PERSON, don't bother replying. I just want REAL suggestions. thanks. Consider enriching his environment... Create a couple of perches where he can look out different windows. Buy some SonoTube and create little tunnels for him to crawl around in. Consider getting a drinking fountain with running water. Install weatherstripping of some sort around the door to minimize the noise coming in from the hallway. Consider getting some additional cat furniture or perhaps making high walkways or perches for him to enjoy. Excellent advice! Here are some ideas: http://www.maxshouse.com/Environment...l_walkways.htm http://www.maxshouse.com/Environmental_Enrichment.htm |
"Joe Canuck" wrote in message ... keshcatlvr wrote: I have two 1-1/2 year old indoor male altered cats, Mazik and Nudnik. Six months ago I sold my 2 br condo and moved into a 1 br apartment. We are allowed one animal. I still have my two. But Mazik is going crazy here. He is climbing the walls, literally. He is jumping up onto the door jambs, knock over pictures from the book shelves, leaping up to look out the peep hole, howling at the door, etc. at 5:30 am. I think the space is too small for him. Or for us. I have several different toys that I keep hidden and take out alternately to play with for diversion. Doesn't seem to make a difference. I'm torn because I've had him since baby-hood. But I find myself feeling angry at him too. I've been in animal rescue. I know what the deal is out there. I'm torn. Please, if you are going to yell at me and tell me I am a BAD PERSON, don't bother replying. I just want REAL suggestions. thanks. Consider enriching his environment... Create a couple of perches where he can look out different windows. Buy some SonoTube and create little tunnels for him to crawl around in. Consider getting a drinking fountain with running water. Install weatherstripping of some sort around the door to minimize the noise coming in from the hallway. Consider getting some additional cat furniture or perhaps making high walkways or perches for him to enjoy. Excellent advice! Here are some ideas: http://www.maxshouse.com/Environment...l_walkways.htm http://www.maxshouse.com/Environmental_Enrichment.htm |
"Joe Canuck" wrote in message ... keshcatlvr wrote: I have two 1-1/2 year old indoor male altered cats, Mazik and Nudnik. Six months ago I sold my 2 br condo and moved into a 1 br apartment. We are allowed one animal. I still have my two. But Mazik is going crazy here. He is climbing the walls, literally. He is jumping up onto the door jambs, knock over pictures from the book shelves, leaping up to look out the peep hole, howling at the door, etc. at 5:30 am. I think the space is too small for him. Or for us. I have several different toys that I keep hidden and take out alternately to play with for diversion. Doesn't seem to make a difference. I'm torn because I've had him since baby-hood. But I find myself feeling angry at him too. I've been in animal rescue. I know what the deal is out there. I'm torn. Please, if you are going to yell at me and tell me I am a BAD PERSON, don't bother replying. I just want REAL suggestions. thanks. Consider enriching his environment... Create a couple of perches where he can look out different windows. Buy some SonoTube and create little tunnels for him to crawl around in. Consider getting a drinking fountain with running water. Install weatherstripping of some sort around the door to minimize the noise coming in from the hallway. Consider getting some additional cat furniture or perhaps making high walkways or perches for him to enjoy. Excellent advice! Here are some ideas: http://www.maxshouse.com/Environment...l_walkways.htm http://www.maxshouse.com/Environmental_Enrichment.htm |
kaeli wrote in message . ..
In article , enlightened us with... Please, if you are going to yell at me and tell me I am a BAD PERSON, don't bother replying. I just want REAL suggestions. Have you considered training him to leash and harness and taking him out for walks? He'd get more exercise, stimulation, and the joy of chasing bugs. LOL My Rowan would go stir crazy if I didn't take her out. Hi, thanks. I've considered it. My concern is that he will then cry to go out on a regular basis. P.S. no bugs here - it's WINTER~! Thanks. |
kaeli wrote in message . ..
In article , enlightened us with... Please, if you are going to yell at me and tell me I am a BAD PERSON, don't bother replying. I just want REAL suggestions. Have you considered training him to leash and harness and taking him out for walks? He'd get more exercise, stimulation, and the joy of chasing bugs. LOL My Rowan would go stir crazy if I didn't take her out. Hi, thanks. I've considered it. My concern is that he will then cry to go out on a regular basis. P.S. no bugs here - it's WINTER~! Thanks. |
kaeli wrote in message . ..
In article , enlightened us with... Please, if you are going to yell at me and tell me I am a BAD PERSON, don't bother replying. I just want REAL suggestions. Have you considered training him to leash and harness and taking him out for walks? He'd get more exercise, stimulation, and the joy of chasing bugs. LOL My Rowan would go stir crazy if I didn't take her out. Hi, thanks. I've considered it. My concern is that he will then cry to go out on a regular basis. P.S. no bugs here - it's WINTER~! Thanks. |
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enlightened us with... Hi, thanks. I've considered it. My concern is that he will then cry to go out on a regular basis. He will. If you do this, it's because you're going to take him out almost every day. :) P.S. no bugs here - it's WINTER~! Thanks. Same here, but we have the next best thing - flying leaves! LOL I have a dog, so I have to go out every day anyway. So if it's not below 0, Rowan comes with. She actually likes to go out, even in the rain and snow. She doesn't care. She cries to go unless it's below like 10 degrees - even if she just wants to go for 10 minutes, it's the highlight of her day. -- ~kaeli~ Why did kamikaze pilots wear helmets? http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace |
In article ,
enlightened us with... Hi, thanks. I've considered it. My concern is that he will then cry to go out on a regular basis. He will. If you do this, it's because you're going to take him out almost every day. :) P.S. no bugs here - it's WINTER~! Thanks. Same here, but we have the next best thing - flying leaves! LOL I have a dog, so I have to go out every day anyway. So if it's not below 0, Rowan comes with. She actually likes to go out, even in the rain and snow. She doesn't care. She cries to go unless it's below like 10 degrees - even if she just wants to go for 10 minutes, it's the highlight of her day. -- ~kaeli~ Why did kamikaze pilots wear helmets? http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace |
In article ,
enlightened us with... Hi, thanks. I've considered it. My concern is that he will then cry to go out on a regular basis. He will. If you do this, it's because you're going to take him out almost every day. :) P.S. no bugs here - it's WINTER~! Thanks. Same here, but we have the next best thing - flying leaves! LOL I have a dog, so I have to go out every day anyway. So if it's not below 0, Rowan comes with. She actually likes to go out, even in the rain and snow. She doesn't care. She cries to go unless it's below like 10 degrees - even if she just wants to go for 10 minutes, it's the highlight of her day. -- ~kaeli~ Why did kamikaze pilots wear helmets? http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace |
"kaeli" a écrit dans le message de news: ... In article , enlightened us with... Hi, thanks. I've considered it. My concern is that he will then cry to go out on a regular basis. He will. If you do this, it's because you're going to take him out almost every day. :) P.S. no bugs here - it's WINTER~! Thanks. Same here, but we have the next best thing - flying leaves! LOL I have a dog, so I have to go out every day anyway. So if it's not below 0, Rowan comes with. She actually likes to go out, even in the rain and snow. She doesn't care. She cries to go unless it's below like 10 degrees - even if she just wants to go for 10 minutes, it's the highlight of her day. -- Its wonderful that you do this for her kaeli!! :-) Elaine ~kaeli~ Why did kamikaze pilots wear helmets? http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace |
"kaeli" a écrit dans le message de news: ... In article , enlightened us with... Hi, thanks. I've considered it. My concern is that he will then cry to go out on a regular basis. He will. If you do this, it's because you're going to take him out almost every day. :) P.S. no bugs here - it's WINTER~! Thanks. Same here, but we have the next best thing - flying leaves! LOL I have a dog, so I have to go out every day anyway. So if it's not below 0, Rowan comes with. She actually likes to go out, even in the rain and snow. She doesn't care. She cries to go unless it's below like 10 degrees - even if she just wants to go for 10 minutes, it's the highlight of her day. -- Its wonderful that you do this for her kaeli!! :-) Elaine ~kaeli~ Why did kamikaze pilots wear helmets? http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace |
"kaeli" a écrit dans le message de news: ... In article , enlightened us with... Hi, thanks. I've considered it. My concern is that he will then cry to go out on a regular basis. He will. If you do this, it's because you're going to take him out almost every day. :) P.S. no bugs here - it's WINTER~! Thanks. Same here, but we have the next best thing - flying leaves! LOL I have a dog, so I have to go out every day anyway. So if it's not below 0, Rowan comes with. She actually likes to go out, even in the rain and snow. She doesn't care. She cries to go unless it's below like 10 degrees - even if she just wants to go for 10 minutes, it's the highlight of her day. -- Its wonderful that you do this for her kaeli!! :-) Elaine ~kaeli~ Why did kamikaze pilots wear helmets? http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace |
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olitter wrote on 11/21/03 10:51 AM: From: (keshcatlvr) Please, if you are going to yell at me and tell me I am a BAD PERSON, don't bother replying. I just want REAL suggestions. Get a floor to ceiling cat tree. I have a couple of them. I also have a utility cart in front of a big window so they can look out and then I have a bird feeder in front of that window. Get some interactive toys like feather on a stick toys and play with the cats. ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm Yes, I have several trees and perches. They help a lot. Karen |
in article , PawsForThought at
olitter wrote on 11/21/03 10:51 AM: From: (keshcatlvr) Please, if you are going to yell at me and tell me I am a BAD PERSON, don't bother replying. I just want REAL suggestions. Get a floor to ceiling cat tree. I have a couple of them. I also have a utility cart in front of a big window so they can look out and then I have a bird feeder in front of that window. Get some interactive toys like feather on a stick toys and play with the cats. ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm Yes, I have several trees and perches. They help a lot. Karen |
in article , PawsForThought at
olitter wrote on 11/21/03 10:51 AM: From: (keshcatlvr) Please, if you are going to yell at me and tell me I am a BAD PERSON, don't bother replying. I just want REAL suggestions. Get a floor to ceiling cat tree. I have a couple of them. I also have a utility cart in front of a big window so they can look out and then I have a bird feeder in front of that window. Get some interactive toys like feather on a stick toys and play with the cats. ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm Yes, I have several trees and perches. They help a lot. Karen |
"keshcatlvr" wrote in message om... kaeli wrote in message . .. In article , enlightened us with... Please, if you are going to yell at me and tell me I am a BAD PERSON, don't bother replying. I just want REAL suggestions. Have you considered training him to leash and harness and taking him out for walks? He'd get more exercise, stimulation, and the joy of chasing bugs. LOL My Rowan would go stir crazy if I didn't take her out. Hi, thanks. I've considered it. My concern is that he will then cry to go out on a regular basis. P.S. no bugs here - it's WINTER~! Thanks. What if he does? It sounds like you don't like him much at the moment. Six months is a long time to put up with an unhappy cat in a one-bedroom apartment, though, so I can see why he might be getting on your nerves. However--if you really want to keep him you will be willing to put some effort into making him happy. If not, I can see why you feel guilty for wanting to get rid of him, but don't know what to say about that. His reaction seems extreme due to a change like a one bedroom smaller apartment. Did you say he was neutered? |
"keshcatlvr" wrote in message om... kaeli wrote in message . .. In article , enlightened us with... Please, if you are going to yell at me and tell me I am a BAD PERSON, don't bother replying. I just want REAL suggestions. Have you considered training him to leash and harness and taking him out for walks? He'd get more exercise, stimulation, and the joy of chasing bugs. LOL My Rowan would go stir crazy if I didn't take her out. Hi, thanks. I've considered it. My concern is that he will then cry to go out on a regular basis. P.S. no bugs here - it's WINTER~! Thanks. What if he does? It sounds like you don't like him much at the moment. Six months is a long time to put up with an unhappy cat in a one-bedroom apartment, though, so I can see why he might be getting on your nerves. However--if you really want to keep him you will be willing to put some effort into making him happy. If not, I can see why you feel guilty for wanting to get rid of him, but don't know what to say about that. His reaction seems extreme due to a change like a one bedroom smaller apartment. Did you say he was neutered? |
"keshcatlvr" wrote in message om... kaeli wrote in message . .. In article , enlightened us with... Please, if you are going to yell at me and tell me I am a BAD PERSON, don't bother replying. I just want REAL suggestions. Have you considered training him to leash and harness and taking him out for walks? He'd get more exercise, stimulation, and the joy of chasing bugs. LOL My Rowan would go stir crazy if I didn't take her out. Hi, thanks. I've considered it. My concern is that he will then cry to go out on a regular basis. P.S. no bugs here - it's WINTER~! Thanks. What if he does? It sounds like you don't like him much at the moment. Six months is a long time to put up with an unhappy cat in a one-bedroom apartment, though, so I can see why he might be getting on your nerves. However--if you really want to keep him you will be willing to put some effort into making him happy. If not, I can see why you feel guilty for wanting to get rid of him, but don't know what to say about that. His reaction seems extreme due to a change like a one bedroom smaller apartment. Did you say he was neutered? |
"kaeli" wrote in message ... In article , enlightened us with... I have a dog, so I have to go out every day anyway. So if it's not below 0, Rowan comes with. ~kaeli~ I keep thinking this but forgetting to post it: great name, Rowan. Are you an Ann Rice fan? ;) |
"kaeli" wrote in message ... In article , enlightened us with... I have a dog, so I have to go out every day anyway. So if it's not below 0, Rowan comes with. ~kaeli~ I keep thinking this but forgetting to post it: great name, Rowan. Are you an Ann Rice fan? ;) |
"kaeli" wrote in message ... In article , enlightened us with... I have a dog, so I have to go out every day anyway. So if it's not below 0, Rowan comes with. ~kaeli~ I keep thinking this but forgetting to post it: great name, Rowan. Are you an Ann Rice fan? ;) |
In article ,
enlightened us with... "kaeli" wrote in message ... In article , enlightened us with... I have a dog, so I have to go out every day anyway. So if it's not below 0, Rowan comes with. ~kaeli~ I keep thinking this but forgetting to post it: great name, Rowan. Are you an Ann Rice fan? ;) Someone finally gets the reference! :D Yup, named after Ann's character. -- ~kaeli~ God was my co-pilot... but then we crashed in the mountains and I had to eat him. http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace |
In article ,
enlightened us with... "kaeli" wrote in message ... In article , enlightened us with... I have a dog, so I have to go out every day anyway. So if it's not below 0, Rowan comes with. ~kaeli~ I keep thinking this but forgetting to post it: great name, Rowan. Are you an Ann Rice fan? ;) Someone finally gets the reference! :D Yup, named after Ann's character. -- ~kaeli~ God was my co-pilot... but then we crashed in the mountains and I had to eat him. http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace |
In article ,
enlightened us with... "kaeli" wrote in message ... In article , enlightened us with... I have a dog, so I have to go out every day anyway. So if it's not below 0, Rowan comes with. ~kaeli~ I keep thinking this but forgetting to post it: great name, Rowan. Are you an Ann Rice fan? ;) Someone finally gets the reference! :D Yup, named after Ann's character. -- ~kaeli~ God was my co-pilot... but then we crashed in the mountains and I had to eat him. http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace |
Thanks for your insights. Beleive me, I know everyone has good
intentions with their suggestions. I didn't get a dog. I got a cat. I didn't want the responsibility of taking a dog out. I thought there might be other ideas. "Mary" wrote in message . com... "keshcatlvr" wrote in message om... kaeli wrote in message . .. In article , enlightened us with... Please, if you are going to yell at me and tell me I am a BAD PERSON, don't bother replying. I just want REAL suggestions. Have you considered training him to leash and harness and taking him out for walks? He'd get more exercise, stimulation, and the joy of chasing bugs. LOL My Rowan would go stir crazy if I didn't take her out. Hi, thanks. I've considered it. My concern is that he will then cry to go out on a regular basis. P.S. no bugs here - it's WINTER~! Thanks. What if he does? It sounds like you don't like him much at the moment. Six months is a long time to put up with an unhappy cat in a one-bedroom apartment, though, so I can see why he might be getting on your nerves. However--if you really want to keep him you will be willing to put some effort into making him happy. If not, I can see why you feel guilty for wanting to get rid of him, but don't know what to say about that. His reaction seems extreme due to a change like a one bedroom smaller apartment. Did you say he was neutered? |
Thanks for your insights. Beleive me, I know everyone has good
intentions with their suggestions. I didn't get a dog. I got a cat. I didn't want the responsibility of taking a dog out. I thought there might be other ideas. "Mary" wrote in message . com... "keshcatlvr" wrote in message om... kaeli wrote in message . .. In article , enlightened us with... Please, if you are going to yell at me and tell me I am a BAD PERSON, don't bother replying. I just want REAL suggestions. Have you considered training him to leash and harness and taking him out for walks? He'd get more exercise, stimulation, and the joy of chasing bugs. LOL My Rowan would go stir crazy if I didn't take her out. Hi, thanks. I've considered it. My concern is that he will then cry to go out on a regular basis. P.S. no bugs here - it's WINTER~! Thanks. What if he does? It sounds like you don't like him much at the moment. Six months is a long time to put up with an unhappy cat in a one-bedroom apartment, though, so I can see why he might be getting on your nerves. However--if you really want to keep him you will be willing to put some effort into making him happy. If not, I can see why you feel guilty for wanting to get rid of him, but don't know what to say about that. His reaction seems extreme due to a change like a one bedroom smaller apartment. Did you say he was neutered? |
Thanks for your insights. Beleive me, I know everyone has good
intentions with their suggestions. I didn't get a dog. I got a cat. I didn't want the responsibility of taking a dog out. I thought there might be other ideas. "Mary" wrote in message . com... "keshcatlvr" wrote in message om... kaeli wrote in message . .. In article , enlightened us with... Please, if you are going to yell at me and tell me I am a BAD PERSON, don't bother replying. I just want REAL suggestions. Have you considered training him to leash and harness and taking him out for walks? He'd get more exercise, stimulation, and the joy of chasing bugs. LOL My Rowan would go stir crazy if I didn't take her out. Hi, thanks. I've considered it. My concern is that he will then cry to go out on a regular basis. P.S. no bugs here - it's WINTER~! Thanks. What if he does? It sounds like you don't like him much at the moment. Six months is a long time to put up with an unhappy cat in a one-bedroom apartment, though, so I can see why he might be getting on your nerves. However--if you really want to keep him you will be willing to put some effort into making him happy. If not, I can see why you feel guilty for wanting to get rid of him, but don't know what to say about that. His reaction seems extreme due to a change like a one bedroom smaller apartment. Did you say he was neutered? |
I made window seats made of wood (painted) that are screwed into the
window frames. Bird feeders are not allowed here. I have a variety of toys: the feather, the fishing pole, the wire with cardboard thingys. He isn't that interested. But we do use them. He also has a lot of different balls, mice, assorted toys which appear and disappear. I alternate them. He is not interested in catnip or television. Also, he does get time in the hallway every day. He explores. It's an inner hallway. He cannot get outside. He looks around and then lays at the door. The apartment is only about 400 sqare feet. We are talking tiny. olitter (PawsForThought) wrote in message ... From: (keshcatlvr) Get a floor to ceiling cat tree. I have a couple of them. I also have a utility cart in front of a big window so they can look out and then I have a bird feeder in front of that window. Get some interactive toys like feather on a stick toys and play with the cats. |
I made window seats made of wood (painted) that are screwed into the
window frames. Bird feeders are not allowed here. I have a variety of toys: the feather, the fishing pole, the wire with cardboard thingys. He isn't that interested. But we do use them. He also has a lot of different balls, mice, assorted toys which appear and disappear. I alternate them. He is not interested in catnip or television. Also, he does get time in the hallway every day. He explores. It's an inner hallway. He cannot get outside. He looks around and then lays at the door. The apartment is only about 400 sqare feet. We are talking tiny. olitter (PawsForThought) wrote in message ... From: (keshcatlvr) Get a floor to ceiling cat tree. I have a couple of them. I also have a utility cart in front of a big window so they can look out and then I have a bird feeder in front of that window. Get some interactive toys like feather on a stick toys and play with the cats. |
I made window seats made of wood (painted) that are screwed into the
window frames. Bird feeders are not allowed here. I have a variety of toys: the feather, the fishing pole, the wire with cardboard thingys. He isn't that interested. But we do use them. He also has a lot of different balls, mice, assorted toys which appear and disappear. I alternate them. He is not interested in catnip or television. Also, he does get time in the hallway every day. He explores. It's an inner hallway. He cannot get outside. He looks around and then lays at the door. The apartment is only about 400 sqare feet. We are talking tiny. olitter (PawsForThought) wrote in message ... From: (keshcatlvr) Get a floor to ceiling cat tree. I have a couple of them. I also have a utility cart in front of a big window so they can look out and then I have a bird feeder in front of that window. Get some interactive toys like feather on a stick toys and play with the cats. |
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