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Poppet debate
Hi All,
Just to close off the in/out debate Poppet was an indoor cat for 2 years before we moved to a house instead of a flat. When at the flat having never gone out she would still try to claw open the windows and literally climb the wooden door! Since going out she has been a *much* happier cat and came home every night, last year was the first year that she went on an extended trip which was for 6 weeks. When she came home we kept her in for 2 weeks before letting her out again and had no trouble until the same time this year. We will be letting her out again once she has been in for a few weeks as she is already spending a lot of time sat at the back door and jumping on the handle lol. Would anyone have any ideas as to why she is wondering at the same time of year? I would like to Thank you all for your kind comments we are really glad to have our little girl home. Thanks Poppets mum (Clangnuts wife lol) |
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I'd guess that those hormones just kick in.
"slinkytigs" wrote in message ... Hi All, Just to close off the in/out debate Poppet was an indoor cat for 2 years before we moved to a house instead of a flat. When at the flat having never gone out she would still try to claw open the windows and literally climb the wooden door! Since going out she has been a *much* happier cat and came home every night, last year was the first year that she went on an extended trip which was for 6 weeks. When she came home we kept her in for 2 weeks before letting her out again and had no trouble until the same time this year. We will be letting her out again once she has been in for a few weeks as she is already spending a lot of time sat at the back door and jumping on the handle lol. Would anyone have any ideas as to why she is wondering at the same time of year? I would like to Thank you all for your kind comments we are really glad to have our little girl home. Thanks Poppets mum (Clangnuts wife lol) |
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Would that be right though as she was done over 2 years ago?
Karen wrote: I'd guess that those hormones just kick in. "slinkytigs" wrote in message ... Hi All, Just to close off the in/out debate Poppet was an indoor cat for 2 years before we moved to a house instead of a flat. When at the flat having never gone out she would still try to claw open the windows and literally climb the wooden door! Since going out she has been a *much* happier cat and came home every night, last year was the first year that she went on an extended trip which was for 6 weeks. When she came home we kept her in for 2 weeks before letting her out again and had no trouble until the same time this year. We will be letting her out again once she has been in for a few weeks as she is already spending a lot of time sat at the back door and jumping on the handle lol. Would anyone have any ideas as to why she is wondering at the same time of year? I would like to Thank you all for your kind comments we are really glad to have our little girl home. Thanks Poppets mum (Clangnuts wife lol) |
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On 2006-06-15 16:21:54 -0500, "slinkytigs" said:
Would that be right though as she was done over 2 years ago? I don't think that necessarily gets rid of all urges. Many peoples neutered males still show an urge to mate and snuggle up with blankies and things. My mom's vet said males can also become more vocal in the spring and want to go out. So, I'm assuming some females could be that way too. They just aren't *as* driven. It seems really likely that she still has this instinct since both walkabouts happened at the same time of year. At least you know where she goes. If there aren't a bunch of other dangers, other than someone snatching her up thinking she is homeless, I suppose it just an inconvenience. Do you get them in at night? We had indoor outdoor cats growing up, but we made sure they were in by nightfall. |
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Karen wrote:
On 2006-06-15 16:21:54 -0500, "slinkytigs" said: Would that be right though as she was done over 2 years ago? I don't think that necessarily gets rid of all urges. Many peoples neutered males still show an urge to mate and snuggle up with blankies and things. My mom's vet said males can also become more vocal in the spring and want to go out. So, I'm assuming some females could be that way too. They just aren't *as* driven. It seems really likely that she still has this instinct since both walkabouts happened at the same time of year. At least you know where she goes. If there aren't a bunch of other dangers, other than someone snatching her up thinking she is homeless, I suppose it just an inconvenience. Do you get them in at night? We had indoor outdoor cats growing up, but we made sure they were in by nightfall. Nikki was spayed at an early age but still used to yorwl in a special way each spring, so it's definitely possible. And maybe it's not just hormonal, but also instinctual to go out to seek a mate at that time of year. Very possible. Anyway, I'm glad Poppet is home. Good luck with keeping her there! -- Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki |
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I don't think that necessarily gets rid of all urges. Many peoples neutered males still show an urge to mate and snuggle up with blankies and things. A friend of mine had to have her 10-year old neutered cat put on hormone treatment to stop him humping everything and everyone. I've seen neutered queens get more vocal in the spring, Isis (RB) used to roll around and "call" (Make a din that would make a Siamese blush!) once or twice a year usually in the spring and she was neuteured at 6 months. Sarrasine and Redunzel at this time of year have a few days of slightly strange behaviour (Sarrasine for example assumes the position and flashes her bits at Dave- she's worked out gender but not species!) then settle down I wonder whether it's because they can smell other cats and it gets them excited even through they probably don't know why Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs |
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"Lesley" wrote in message ps.com... I don't think that necessarily gets rid of all urges. Many peoples neutered males still show an urge to mate and snuggle up with blankies and things. A friend of mine had to have her 10-year old neutered cat put on hormone treatment to stop him humping everything and everyone. I've seen neutered queens get more vocal in the spring, Isis (RB) used to roll around and "call" (Make a din that would make a Siamese blush!) once or twice a year usually in the spring and she was neuteured at 6 months. Sarrasine and Redunzel at this time of year have a few days of slightly strange behaviour (Sarrasine for example assumes the position and flashes her bits at Dave- she's worked out gender but not species!) then settle down I wonder whether it's because they can smell other cats and it gets them excited even through they probably don't know why Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs Poppet is sat here with me, licking me like a dog would. She's still not letting on why she spent so long away, but she seems very happy to be back. Clangnuts |
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