• Answers
  • Web
Personalize Yedda, (And make Danny Happy)
People ask & answer about almost everything. Tell us what you're interested in... So we can personalize Yedda especially for you
I'm interested in:
Save
Cancel
Originated from
5min
Asked about “ ”

How do I keep my cat indoors? Help!

Regarding the video "Save the birds, keep you cat safe" the author requests that cat owners keep cats inside for birds and cat safety. I agree whole heartedly but don't know how it is possible. These are avid hunters and my cat sits in wait until the door comes open a crack and then darts out. I have three children with friends and family coming over. First chance and my cat will get out. She has even clawed or chewed her way through my window screens. So how do I get fresh air in my house and still keep my cat indoors. I get so frustrated because it sounds so easy to just say keep your cat inside. Not possible though. Suggestions?!


Answer this question
Share Send to a friend Watch Report
 
 

7 Posted Answers
Order by

 
49 answers
3 helpful answers

Don't trouble trouble til trouble troubles you.

Screen doors keep fresh air circulating in the house while securing door ways.
Posted 2009-06-29T00:10:32Z
Helpful?(0)
Rated #3 out of 7
 

True, but like I said in my post she chews holes in them so she can get out.  Now what?  Thanks!

 
Posted 2009-06-29T00:19:39Z
Helpful?(0)
Rated #4 out of 7
 
49 answers
3 helpful answers

Don't trouble trouble til trouble troubles you.

A squirt bottle is a useful training tool to use for a cat who likes to scratch screen doors/windows. Each time your cat attempts to scratch, squirt him a few times until he stops
Posted 2009-06-29T01:28:27Z
Helpful?(1)
Rated as Best Answer
 
219 answers
70 helpful answers

I looked up and saw the world and wondered....

 

Some advise is easier said then done. If your cat has always been an outdoor cat your chances of outwitting her could turn into a full time job. If all else fails, try hanging a bell on her collar. At least the birds will have a better chance if they can hear her coming. I feed the birds in my yard and my neighbor's cat made my yard her hunting grounds. I went to a craft store and bought a bell that she attached to her collar. No  matter how sly this cat trys to be, that little bell alerts the birds of her arrival.
Posted 2009-06-29T11:24:12Z
Helpful?(1)
Rated as Best Answer
 
18 answers
3 helpful answers

Don't worry, be Happy!

I wish I knew, my cat does the same thing.  She loves to be outside.  She brings home mice and rats and lizards.  If I put a bell on her, she won't be able to catch anything.  I hate to take her fun away, and she is doing me and everyone else in the neighborhood a service by getting rid of these varmints.  She hasn't brought home any birds, and I know she would cause she likes to show off.  I think the birds are on to her and are safe for now.  I only let her out during day-lite hours.  I don't want the coyotes to get her.  She seems to be cool with that.  I'm going to watch this question to see if there is a good answer I can use too. 
Posted 2009-07-01T13:26:40Z
Hello Kiddo was invited by Yedda to answer this question.

Helpful?(0)
Rated #5 out of 7
 

You gotta divert your cat's attention and make her life inside your house as fun as possible. Play with your cat indoors. That'll hamper all her unnecessary habits.
Posted 2009-07-15T02:29:53Z
Helpful?(0)
Rated #6 out of 7
 

Cats love to get outside, its in theìr nature, so best thing for all concerned is to get a cat enclosure that can be placed outside.  So your cat gets to enjoy some of the outside and the birds are safe.  You can find cat enclosure at small pet supplies buy using the pet supply search facility.
Posted 2009-09-05T00:34:41Z
Helpful?(0)
Rated #7 out of 7

Sign in to participate

Got an answer for akcitizen? Would you like to comment on the posted answers, or vote for the one which you think is the best?

Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you're already a member).

Feed - Subscribe to changes to this Q&A Blog

Related from 5min

test

sdfs

Test_delete

health information

test_delete2

masdfdsgg

test

test

The Meaning of Thanksgiving

In honor of Thanksgiving, we at DadLabs gathered up a few of our friends and asked them what Thanksgiving means in their homes. For these moms and dads, the holiday is about food and family. At DadLabs, we too love our time with our family, and our Thanksgiving turkey of course. Tofurkey, not so much. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at DadLabs!

How to Say "My Hobby is Playing Piano" in...

This lesson teaches you how to speak "My hobby is playing piano" in Chinese. so have fun watching it and master the sentence!

test_25

test_25

Syncing notes in the cloud with Evernote -...

Evernote is great for storing all the data, audio, and pictures that you want to have quick access to. It also has some cool extras like import, export, ability to create ordered, bulleted and to-do lists.

Syncing notes in the cloud with Evernote -...

You know you can type information into Evernote. You can import information, and even use the clipper to add text, Web pages, graphics and more. Now we're going to show you how you can even use email to send and add things to your Evernote account.

Syncing notes in the cloud with Evernote -...

Sure you can type data into Evernote. You can put in photos and graphics and lots more. But by putting the "clipper" in your browser you can grab clips and put them in Evernote while you browse without ever leaving the Web page you're on.

Syncing notes in the cloud with Evernote -...

In addition to giving you a desktop solution and a Web interface, Evernote provides you with lots of ways to interact with your notes from your mobile devices. Whether on your iPhone, your BlackBerry, a Windows Mobile device or other smartphone, Evernote is there for you.

Syncing notes in the cloud with Evernote -...

It's great to be able to store all kinds of data in Evernote. Pictures, to-do lists, notes, addresses, phone numbers, journals and more. The key, however, is to be able to easily find the information you want when you want it. Evernote has a powerful search capability that can even find text in a photo!

Syncing notes in the cloud with Evernote -...

The desktop version of Evernote gives you a powerful way to store all kinds of data and information. When you synchronize your notes they're published to your Evernote account on the Web. So, that means you can access you data from any computer that has an Internet connection and a Web browser.

Syncing notes in the cloud with Evernote -...

Every note in your Evernote notebooks has attributes. These can be added to, altered, and searched for. It's yet another way for you to quickly and easily find your notes in Evernote.

Syncing notes in the cloud with Evernote -...

Notebooks are the foundation of Evernote. All of the data you store is located in notebooks. Notebooks can be synchronized online or hosted on just your computer, it's up to you. You can have some notebooks that are "local" and others that are kept in sync. Make as many notebooks as you need in Evernote.
» More...
Powered by
ADVERTISEMENT
  • Answers
  • Web
Copyright © 2006-2009, Yedda Inc. and respective copyright owners · CC License