[busymomma2013]

Yes, it is completely fenced.

[tickle]

My grandmother always said, put butter on your cats paws and they will always come back, of course, that is tongue in cheek and also very Scottish.

[busymomma2013]

I think that I have had my question answered.

Like I said, I will follow Tickles advice on this one.

I am sure my cat will be fine.

We won't be moving until August, but I will keep you updated on how she is adjusting. If everyone wanted to know?

[Wondergirl]

We wont be moving until August, but I will keep you updated on how she is adjusting. If everyone wanted to know?

Yes, please let us know that she adjusts and is happy in her new home.

For that reason, that you will be back, I will not close this thread.

[busymomma2013]

Will do!

Thank you everyone for all of your thoughtful advice.

[JudyKayTee]

Busymomma, thank you for understanding that when you post on the "pet" boards the interest is the pet - sometimes the advice is harsh. I've certainly received advice I didn't like, but people are passionate about their animals.

And to tick - does your advice ("My grandmother always said, put butter on your cats paws and they will always come back") work for significant others. For that matter, does anyone want it to work for significant others?

[tickle]

@Judy, it only works for cats. And it does work because once a cat finds you, and makes you its own, it will never leave you, butter or no butter.

[Wondergirl]

@Judy, it only works for cats. And it does work because once a cat finds you, and makes you its own, it will never leave you, butter or no butter.

If that is true, how did I end up with several previously "owned" cats whose owners cannot be found?

[JudyKayTee]

WG, you're a supersmart woman. You should be able to figure this out. It's because the previous owner forgot to butter the cats' feet!

[tickle]

Yes that too but maybe the cats liked WG better because she has a nicer house.

[JudyKayTee]

My laugh for the day - anyway, don't dogs have owners and cats have staff?

Maybe WG is a better "wait person."

[Wondergirl]

Yes that too but maybe the cats liked WG better because she has a nicer house.

1920s house, very small one-level bungalow, two tiny bedrooms, 1950s kitchen and bathroom (our "starter" home that has become our retirement home), but lots of cat-friendly climbing/viewing opportunities and places to sleep. Kuro is in the dining room window now, dozing and watching birds in the huge bush outside the window and people walking their dogs past our house. Dido, Matty, and Little Debbie are napping in various places. All is right with the world.

[tickle]

Pickle is in my garden far too interested in my toadies right now; I am watching her like a hawk just in case. There is nothing more pitiful then a toadie pinned down by a cat, no defence. When she gets too close, if I can see it happening, I throw water on her but it doesn't teach her a lesson, she is too much of a hunter to pay any attention to me. But she does mind Brook if I sic the dog on her to chase her away.

Don't report me for cat abuse.

[Wondergirl]

it doesnt teach her a lesson

Cats can't be taught lessons. :)

My neighbor's rabbit had gotten away from her and ended up in our yard. We, not knowing who owned the rabbit, brought it inside and put it in a big box with a screen over the top until we could locate the owner. Our cats sat happily on the couch and looked down into the box and watched the rabbit with great interest, like it was the movie of the week.

[tickle]

No, they can't ! But we can always try hoping they will evolve into learning them.

[Smileyface13]

This same thing happened to my 3 year old cats. If you let her out right away she will actually try to find her old home. For the first couple days keep her inside to get used to her house. Then let her outside with you so you can make sure she dose not run off. Stay with her for the next couple days or as long as you feel you should. Also,I agree with JudyKayTee about making sure she has a colar on with your phone number and address. I don't agree about them living shorter though. If they are outside that means they are getting rays from the sun which is good for living things. Also they get exercise running around and playing outside. Not letting a cat outside is like not letting kids outside, it's unhealthy. They are both living things. I hope I helped! Good luck! Also keep us updated!

[JudyKayTee]

Smileyface, you're arguing against your own experience. Your cat was outside and was bitten by a fox. You say "everything is all right" but I see no indication that the cat had its rabies shots, was examined by a Vet, that you took any precautions in the event it is injured (and you SAW the bite marks on your cat!) or that the fox was rabid. https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cats/c...ox-753774.html

I think what you have posted is terribly naïve - not letting cats outdoors is like not lietting children outdoors? I realize you're 11 but still - your cat was bitten/attacked/something else and you still allow this animal you love outside?

My dogs are outside - and fenced. That's what responsible pet owners do. If you cannot confine it, keep it indoors.

In the meantime, have you even checked the symptoms of rabies?

[Smileyface13]

My cat was taken to the vet and is fine! No rabies or anything. I live right in front of the woods. This person dose not. I didn't tell everybody that he's all right because I'm sorry I have to update the world on my cat. He is fine OK. This is not about my cat it's about Hers. My cats used to live in an area like this person and we never had any trouble. JudyKayTee

[Wondergirl]

My cat was taken to the vet and is fine! No rabies or anything.

No quarantine? How on earth did the vet decide there is no rabies?

[Smileyface13]

Dogs are different then cats. Cats can easily get over a fence. We are very careful now because we live in front of woods. We take them in early and watch them. This person does not live in front if woods! My cats used to not either. We used to live in the same kind if area as this person. And our cats need had any trouble.