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I have an outdoor cat that has been an outdoor cat for almost all of his life.
I would love for him to be an indoor cat but my stepmom and dad says that he’ll “kill” their precious little $ 600 “siamese” (gray tabby) cats.
She only says this because he and the neighbor’s cat got into a fight.
Once he did get in and she start screaming hysterically “HE’LL KILL MY CATS!! GET HIM OUT, HE’S AN OUTSIDE CAT!” almost to the point of tears.
ANYWAY, usually when there’s a storm I bring him in on the screened in porch. We have a really bad one tonight that I didn’t know about and I’m not allowed outside and if I did go outside he probably wouldn’t come to me.
Please help! Do you think he’ll be alright? I can’t sleep thinking about him out there with no shelter!
But I can’t go look for him, it’s 3 am and all the doors locked and we have the alarm system turned on.
Best answer:
Answer by kyle
If he’s been an outside cat for most of his life then he woll find his own shelter for the night or at least till the storm is over he will probally be back in the morn lookin for you or another familiar face but u shouldn’t have anything to worry about he will be fine and as for the preciase siamese well I think that u should put them both in the screened in porch when mommy is not lookin to c if they get along and if they do show ur mom
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Siamese cats are the kind of cat that is very loyal, intelligent and gentle. They are even considered as royalty during ancient times due to its blue eyes and triangular or apple shaped face. If you are interested to take care of one, the first thing you should do is to find a responsible breeder. This will ensure that the cat is in good health and does not have feline leukemia virus or feline immunodeficiency virus.
They can cost to around $ 200 to $ 500. When you have found a Siamese cat of your choice, make sure that you hold it to check for good muscle tone. Also, make sure that the feline is not sneezing or sniffling or that the eyes have no discharge and that the ears are clean and pink inside.
You should consider the fur of the animal. Siamese cats have short and smooth fur and have no bald patches or signs of dry or flaky skin.
You should also check for fleas. They are usually found behind the ears and at the base of the tail. You can look for black sand on the animal as this is flea dirt and is a sure sign that the cat has fleas.
When you have chosen one, be sure that you get a written sales agreement from the breeder that provides the breeder’s health guarantee. You should also take the cat to the veterinarian as soon as you can to ensure that it is healthy. You also need to have a good veterinarian for your pet and know where the nearest emergency pet hospital in case the cat gets sick after hours.
You must also make sure that if you are buying a kitten, it should be not younger than 12 weeks of age. Plan to keep the animal inside and get it neutered or sprayed at around 5 months. They can go into heat quite young. This is the best way to keep it happy and disease free. It also helps prolong their lives.
Like all pets, you also need to keep your cat clean, give it cool water and food. You can pick a dry food or can food that is nutritional and made for you cats specific needs. If you have a kitten, you should pick a kitten food. To keep them away from disease, you should also clean you cats litter box regularly.
Siamese cats are affectionate and social animals. They are good with children and adults. However, they demand to be entertained but they will also keep you happy in return. Take note that they are the type of animal that likes to climb to high places in your home. They can also be loud as they like to talk and they have harsh voices.
You must also know that they thrive on human interaction. Thus, if you are rarely home, having this breed of cat may not be good for you or the Siamese cats. They require time to play with you and enjoy catnip and cat toys.
Tom has had pets since he was a young child. He hopes to share many years of experience along with targeted research to help cat owners. This includes cat care as well. For more information, please visit his site today. http://www.mycatfacts.com
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He will be fine, there are lots of outdoor cats who are used to being out in all weathers. You will find that he much prefers being outside, a more exciting life!! Now go to sleep and please stop worrying.
The kitty is fine! Its not like his trapped or anything. Cats have really good natural instincts. To stay alive and be fed and so forth!! Especially if his lived outside most his life, if I put my cat outside which his been an inside cat all his life,he would be fine and be able.to survive – they adapt easy and like I said they have natural.survival instincts like us!! Otherwise all cats would be inside…. like dogs!! Cats are very very independent.
Hope that helps! Good luck!
If you feels so inclined to help the outdoor cat, first make sure you are safe from any scratches or bites s/he may try to inflict on you. Then make sure the house cats are somewhere safe the outdoor cat cannot get to. Keep the outdoor cat where you know won’t run off anywhere or cause any trouble.
However, keep in mind the concequences that MAY happen. It may be better for you to just provide a makeshift “shelter” for the cat outside. However it is up to you. I hope your kindness does not end up getting you in trouble by your stepmother or father.
he will be fine my cats an inside cat and he always has been other than when he needs to go out to go to the toilet, but he never goes out for more than 15 minutes until one day he didn’t come in and it was all stormy outside, we through a search party for him and found him curled up fast asleep in the next door neighbors hay shed.
Ridiculous. If one family cat has the right to be indoors, they all do. It doesn’t matter what breed, how big or how small. My mom always did this to my Smooth Collie. The Brittany (her favorite) was allowed inside. He slept inside and everything. My Smoothie was completely banned from the house. He “wasn’t housebroken” because she never let me bring him inside. I got married and moved out, brought Dude with me and even though he is an intact male, he doesn’t mark and has never peed in the house. All those 7 years of my mother worrying about it were in vain because she never gave him a chance.
Anyhow, to answer your question: No, I think your cat will be fine. Many outdoor cats face this and cats are resilient.
He should be fine, if he’s outdoor all the time he knows where to find shelter and things. However, you should see if you can get the cats to get along because being an only outdoor cat is really bad for his health. Google information on introducing cats to households and see what you can do. Also, if he’s not fixed, neutering should help with his territoriality.
First of all, take a deep breath.
A cat who is used to being outside will find himself somewhere to hide from a storm. I am assuming it isn’t a tornado or hurricane, so barring that, he should be okay. You sound like a very kind, caring person for wanting this cat to be okay.
Outdoor cats tend to fight, so one fight doesn’t make him vicious, but from what you describe, he doesn’t seem to want to be an indoor cat. If he doesn’t come to you, it is very possible he is a feral cat, which is very different than your Mom’s cats. Is he is a stray? Another reason your mother wouldn’t want a cat who has not had his vaccinations around is simple. Cats can carry all sorts of diseases if they aren’t cared for properly, such as taking him to the vet for shots, neutering, etc.. If your mother’s cats have not had any vaccines (which is really a bad thing, but people do try to get away without vaccinating their indoor cats) a cat from the outside can bring them a deadly disease. Is there any way you can get this cat to a shelter? Maybe they can get him neutered and at least get a rabies shot for him. Look in this database and try to find a clinic near you that offers low cost neutering. http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/spayneuter. Go to sleep. You are doing all you can. Bless you.
He will be o.k. Cats are smart and figure things out for themselves. They know where to stay warm and hide all sort of stuff and btw I am getting tired and so is my cat Cheerio. Good night.