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We need a kitty psychologist here
Can someone please solve this mystery? Ringo is currently mostly an indoor
cat, with the spring to summer desire to go outside and hide in the bushes surrounding our house. He has a couple of acres of manicured lawns to stroll around, well away from any street or cars other than in our long driveway. Not that he does stroll, because he doesn't. He only sticks to the foundation and to the hole under our screened porch. No dogs, no other animals to speak of (and yes, we're cognizant that coyotes do hang around the surrounding wooded area at night, be he's only out in the daytime and in from early afternoon on). There are plenty of opportunities for him to use the outside as his litterbox, however.... he yelps to come in and runs to the litter box to pee and poop. WHY? Does he not understand that the world is his litterbox or is there something more attractive about his box than the great outdoors? |
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"animzmirot" wrote in message ... Can someone please solve this mystery? Ringo is currently mostly an indoor cat, with the spring to summer desire to go outside and hide in the bushes surrounding our house. He has a couple of acres of manicured lawns to stroll around, well away from any street or cars other than in our long driveway. Not that he does stroll, because he doesn't. He only sticks to the foundation and to the hole under our screened porch. No dogs, no other animals to speak of (and yes, we're cognizant that coyotes do hang around the surrounding wooded area at night, be he's only out in the daytime and in from early afternoon on). There are plenty of opportunities for him to use the outside as his litterbox, however.... he yelps to come in and runs to the litter box to pee and poop. WHY? Does he not understand that the world is his litterbox or is there something more attractive about his box than the great outdoors? When did he ever learn to litter outside. He's a smart cat, he doesn't want to mess up that manicured lawn. Maybe you got the lawn too nice. lol |
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He was trained to use the litter box inside and he is abiding by that
training. Gail "whitershadeofpale" wrote in message ... "animzmirot" wrote in message ... Can someone please solve this mystery? Ringo is currently mostly an indoor cat, with the spring to summer desire to go outside and hide in the bushes surrounding our house. He has a couple of acres of manicured lawns to stroll around, well away from any street or cars other than in our long driveway. Not that he does stroll, because he doesn't. He only sticks to the foundation and to the hole under our screened porch. No dogs, no other animals to speak of (and yes, we're cognizant that coyotes do hang around the surrounding wooded area at night, be he's only out in the daytime and in from early afternoon on). There are plenty of opportunities for him to use the outside as his litterbox, however.... he yelps to come in and runs to the litter box to pee and poop. WHY? Does he not understand that the world is his litterbox or is there something more attractive about his box than the great outdoors? When did he ever learn to litter outside. He's a smart cat, he doesn't want to mess up that manicured lawn. Maybe you got the lawn too nice. lol |
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On Tue, 12 Jul 2005 22:50:55 -0400, "animzmirot"
wrote: Can someone please solve this mystery? Ringo is currently mostly an indoor cat, with the spring to summer desire to go outside and hide in the bushes surrounding our house. He has a couple of acres of manicured lawns to stroll around, well away from any street or cars other than in our long driveway. Not that he does stroll, because he doesn't. He only sticks to the foundation and to the hole under our screened porch. No dogs, no other animals to speak of (and yes, we're cognizant that coyotes do hang around the surrounding wooded area at night, be he's only out in the daytime and in from early afternoon on). There are plenty of opportunities for him to use the outside as his litterbox, however.... he yelps to come in and runs to the litter box to pee and poop. WHY? Does he not understand that the world is his litterbox or is there something more attractive about his box than the great outdoors? Could be he is just used to using the box, like a habit. |
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"animzmirot" wrote in message ... Can someone please solve this mystery? Ringo is currently mostly an indoor cat, with the spring to summer desire to go outside and hide in the bushes surrounding our house. He has a couple of acres of manicured lawns to stroll around, well away from any street or cars other than in our long driveway. Not that he does stroll, because he doesn't. He only sticks to the foundation and to the hole under our screened porch. No dogs, no other animals to speak of (and yes, we're cognizant that coyotes do hang around the surrounding wooded area at night, be he's only out in the daytime and in from early afternoon on). There are plenty of opportunities for him to use the outside as his litterbox, however.... he yelps to come in and runs to the litter box to pee and poop. WHY? Does he not understand that the world is his litterbox or is there something more attractive about his box than the great outdoors? Ok, sorry to be elusive Ah! How about...find a tidy spot over by yonder tree or so... put some on the ground over there, take him over show him where it is. Just an outdoor, no sides, no box, litter spot. Maybe..spike it with some that has his ass smell on it. (from the house box) I bet he'd catch on quick. Or...borrow a male cat, to come and spray around your yard. This should perk up his instincts to wee wee outside. |
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"animzmirot" wrote in message ... Can someone please solve this mystery? Ringo is currently mostly an indoor cat, with the spring to summer desire to go outside and hide in the bushes surrounding our house. He has a couple of acres of manicured lawns to stroll around, well away from any street or cars other than in our long driveway. Not that he does stroll, because he doesn't. He only sticks to the foundation and to the hole under our screened porch. No dogs, no other animals to speak of (and yes, we're cognizant that coyotes do hang around the surrounding wooded area at night, be he's only out in the daytime and in from early afternoon on). There are plenty of opportunities for him to use the outside as his litterbox, however.... he yelps to come in and runs to the litter box to pee and poop. WHY? Does he not understand that the world is his litterbox or is there something more attractive about his box than the great outdoors? How can you have cats and not understand what creatures of habit they are? |
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"animzmirot" wrote in message ... Can someone please solve this mystery? Ringo is currently mostly an indoor cat, with the spring to summer desire to go outside and hide in the bushes surrounding our house. He has a couple of acres of manicured lawns to stroll around, well away from any street or cars other than in our long driveway. Not that he does stroll, because he doesn't. He only sticks to the foundation and to the hole under our screened porch. No dogs, no other animals to speak of (and yes, we're cognizant that coyotes do hang around the surrounding wooded area at night, be he's only out in the daytime and in from early afternoon on). There are plenty of opportunities for him to use the outside as his litterbox, however.... he yelps to come in and runs to the litter box to pee and poop. WHY? Does he not understand that the world is his litterbox or is there something more attractive about his box than the great outdoors? It's just his personality. Some cats do want to use the box exclusively--that's really a good thing--monitoring litterbox use is a good way to detect illness. It really kind of fits the personality you've described--he doesn't sound too adventuresome and isn't a roamer. ( a good thing, too!) He likes the comforts of home. Out of my five, I have only one who is like Ringo. The others do their bizness outdoors if they happen to be out at the time. Sherry |
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"Justin L" wrote in message ... On Tue, 12 Jul 2005 22:50:55 -0400, "animzmirot" wrote: Can someone please solve this mystery? Ringo is currently mostly an indoor cat, with the spring to summer desire to go outside and hide in the bushes surrounding our house. He has a couple of acres of manicured lawns to stroll around, well away from any street or cars other than in our long driveway. Not that he does stroll, because he doesn't. He only sticks to the foundation and to the hole under our screened porch. No dogs, no other animals to speak of (and yes, we're cognizant that coyotes do hang around the surrounding wooded area at night, be he's only out in the daytime and in from early afternoon on). There are plenty of opportunities for him to use the outside as his litterbox, however.... he yelps to come in and runs to the litter box to pee and poop. WHY? Does he not understand that the world is his litterbox or is there something more attractive about his box than the great outdoors? Could be he is just used to using the box, like a habit. Could be Marjorie is a total idiot. |
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in article ,
at wrote on 7/12/05 10:32 PM: "animzmirot" wrote in message ... Can someone please solve this mystery? Ringo is currently mostly an indoor cat, with the spring to summer desire to go outside and hide in the bushes surrounding our house. He has a couple of acres of manicured lawns to stroll around, well away from any street or cars other than in our long driveway. Not that he does stroll, because he doesn't. He only sticks to the foundation and to the hole under our screened porch. No dogs, no other animals to speak of (and yes, we're cognizant that coyotes do hang around the surrounding wooded area at night, be he's only out in the daytime and in from early afternoon on). There are plenty of opportunities for him to use the outside as his litterbox, however.... he yelps to come in and runs to the litter box to pee and poop. WHY? Does he not understand that the world is his litterbox or is there something more attractive about his box than the great outdoors? It's just his personality. Some cats do want to use the box exclusively--that's really a good thing--monitoring litterbox use is a good way to detect illness. It really kind of fits the personality you've described--he doesn't sound too adventuresome and isn't a roamer. ( a good thing, too!) He likes the comforts of home. Out of my five, I have only one who is like Ringo. The others do their bizness outdoors if they happen to be out at the time. Sherry Right. If they are like the "back to nature" types, and take in the whole outdoors thing, they probably are more likely to "return to nature". But if they are just out for a picnic, they are going to look for the facilities. |
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