Getting a cat with no cat flap?

snowqueen555

Mnoee said:

Plenty of people keep their cats indoors 24/7 - you just need to make sure that they have enough entertainment, which is easier than ever with so many battery/USB toys available now. Mine have access to a catio, but only when I'm there to open the door for them, and they're happy enough. I don't think there's a right or wrong way to give cats outside access, just what suits both them and you. 

Unfortunately the flat is too small.

snowqueen555

KxMx said:

Yes it is quiet possible.
I used to let my cat out when I was home all day/for the day, she could come in/out as she pleased then was called in evening time to eat and stayed in after that overnight.
To be fair she basically hibernated and wouldn't ask to go out come October/November and then not again until Spring

How about in the winter, if I keep it in all day until I get back? Or alternatively I need to go out for work until night and the cat isn't back, they can't get in all day in the cold weather?

Puddings

I have a 1 bed flat and now have a 7 month old cat living with me, he's indoor only as I'm third floor and he's super happy with his life (I think!). He has a window seat which he loves sitting in to look out of, lots of toys boinging around the floor or hanging from doorways, he sometimes spends time with a neighbour in her flat as she also has an indoor cat and they get on well together. I mostly work fro home but there are days when I'm out all day or overnight and he's fine. I have cameras to check in on him too and a key safe at my front door just in case I need anyone to pop in. This may not work for you but just wanted to share my experience in case it helped; I thought long and hard about getting Dave because of my situtation but now I couldn't live without him - he's one spoilt feline! 

Undervalued

snowqueen555 said:

KxMx said:

Yes it is quiet possible.
I used to let my cat out when I was home all day/for the day, she could come in/out as she pleased then was called in evening time to eat and stayed in after that overnight.
To be fair she basically hibernated and wouldn't ask to go out come October/November and then not again until Spring

How about in the winter, if I keep it in all day until I get back? Or alternatively I need to go out for work until night and the cat isn't back, they can't get in all day in the cold weather?

They have a fur coat!

If they have a mind to they will find somebody nearby to visit. Probably act as a living hot water bottle for some little old lady and save her a few shillings in the meter!

Mnoee

snowqueen555 said:

Mnoee said:

Plenty of people keep their cats indoors 24/7 - you just need to make sure that they have enough entertainment, which is easier than ever with so many battery/USB toys available now. Mine have access to a catio, but only when I'm there to open the door for them, and they're happy enough. I don't think there's a right or wrong way to give cats outside access, just what suits both them and you. 

Unfortunately the flat is too small.

My point was that a cat can be happy inside all the time, so don't worry about it not being able to go out for one single day a week! 

snowqueen555

Mnoee said:

snowqueen555 said:

Mnoee said:

Plenty of people keep their cats indoors 24/7 - you just need to make sure that they have enough entertainment, which is easier than ever with so many battery/USB toys available now. Mine have access to a catio, but only when I'm there to open the door for them, and they're happy enough. I don't think there's a right or wrong way to give cats outside access, just what suits both them and you. 

Unfortunately the flat is too small.

My point was that a cat can be happy inside all the time, so don't worry about it not being able to go out for one single day a week! 

I think I'm going to go for a cat, thanks.

The adoption places are very strict though so I'll see how it goes.

Thanks.

Brie

A friend with a very small flat has ensure her cat is entertained by leaving CatTV on when she's at work.  Bascially it's non stop nature programmes featuring birds, squirrels etc.

snowqueen555

Brie said:

A friend with a very small flat has ensure her cat is entertained by leaving CatTV on when she's at work.  Bascially it's non stop nature programmes featuring birds, squirrels etc.

Yeah I figure I'd do the same, the only worry is it's a long day I'm away, also if the CTA isn't in it will be locked out. 

But think it should work out 🙂

kazwookie

You could buy something like this, other types are available

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325077739859?hash=item4bb024a953:g:3zgAAOSwH9BiHhDX&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAAoH5m01uDvT8lkaqsv++X5QYI96sJ/tPgmGjnqe4ibf4/CN1g+/XnLDWHpKMAeAFUYWf5F0jWLNiOd3BHS9RXQOkNjZf5mTlM1Lw9vKWbalmzdsgSpJ78ZwNhKnqiNceMfhmMNGSTolLcPx4PYwW/7Wx05DBlOE4C6+xP6SWJQcpsCHj9FD7dnEizS7Sey2sFd70R8gFyN7ldUiY3OgTPbqk=|tkp:Bk9SR_jm6IKJYQ

snowqueen555

kazwookie said:

You could buy something like this, other types are available

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325077739859?hash=item4bb024a953:g:3zgAAOSwH9BiHhDX&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAAoH5m01uDvT8lkaqsv++X5QYI96sJ/tPgmGjnqe4ibf4/CN1g+/XnLDWHpKMAeAFUYWf5F0jWLNiOd3BHS9RXQOkNjZf5mTlM1Lw9vKWbalmzdsgSpJ78ZwNhKnqiNceMfhmMNGSTolLcPx4PYwW/7Wx05DBlOE4C6+xP6SWJQcpsCHj9FD7dnEizS7Sey2sFd70R8gFyN7ldUiY3OgTPbqk=|tkp:Bk9SR_jm6IKJYQ

Good idea! If I am allowed to I will put one out by the window. These management companies are a nightmare, I'll probably need to beg them.