Can anyone offer any advice on my Kitty Cat

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GorgeousMimi

I have a five month old kitten and she wants to go out and so far I have only let her go out in the backyard supervised by me. Im so afraid to let her go out for a number of reasons. The main reason being that I live near a main road (just at the side) and I am so scared of her getting hurt. I once saw a cat get run over whilst waiting at a bust stop :-(, I think that has juts imprinted on my mind. I love her so much allready but cant bear to lose her.

She definately wants to go out and im scared that by keeping her in and only letting her out for half an hour will make her really sad.

Her name is Lilly by the way

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GorgeousMimiMember

Bumpage

6/9/091:46 AM

The SecretaryMember

Is Lilly insured?

6/9/091:47 AM

Rev. Dim DaleMember

Take her to get her spayed before you let her out. It may be she is a bit older or she has come into season. She will be less likely to stray.

You are brave putting up a cat thread LOL!

6/9/091:48 AM

MozartMember

i felt the same when i first had my cat Mimi, i held him in my arms and took out the front door just so that he could see and sense the dangers, but you will have to let her attempt it on her own eventually and hope that she returns safely (they normally do) but it wont stop you worrying about her whilst she is out, my cat is now 4years old and a STILL worry about him.

6/9/091:48 AM

GorgeousMimiMember

quote:
Originally posted by The Secretary:
Is Lilly insured?

Of course but that wont stop her from getting killed will it lol?

6/9/091:50 AM

GorgeousMimiMember

quote:
Originally posted by Rev. Dim Dale:

You are brave putting up a cat thread LOL!

Why??

6/9/091:51 AM

GorgeousMimiMember

quote:
Originally posted by mozart:
i felt the same when i first had my cat Mimi, i held him in my arms and took out the front door just so that he could see and sense the dangers, but you will have to let her attempt it on her own eventually and hope that she returns safely (they normally do) but it wont stop you worrying about her whilst she is out, my cat is now 4years old and a STILL worry about him.

I know I will have to...I even took her down the backings on a lead to try and get her familier with the area...just so so worried.

6/9/091:52 AM

LiverpoollassMember

Hmmmm tbh I would never have a cat if I lived near a main road. You cannot stop them wandering and they have no road sense.

Unfortunately, you cannot train them to only go where you want them to go. You can either keep her in (she is young enough to get used to it - alot of people have house cats), or take the chance and let her out

6/9/091:53 AM

The SecretaryMember

quote:
Originally posted by Gorgeous Mimi:
quote:
Originally posted by The Secretary:
Is Lilly insured?

Of course but that wont stop her from getting killed will it lol?

But there's accidental death cover, right?

6/9/091:55 AM

Rev. Dim DaleMember

quote:
Originally posted by Gorgeous Mimi:
quote:
Originally posted by Rev. Dim Dale:

You are brave putting up a cat thread LOL!

Why??

Its a joke.

Cat threads and gin drinkers I think.

6/9/091:55 AM

sunny dayzMember

if you want her to be a home cat then encourage her to not go out. Personally if it was me i would still supervise her going out.

6/9/091:57 AM

GorgeousMimiMember

quote:
Originally posted by The Secretary:
quote:
Originally posted by Gorgeous Mimi:
quote:
Originally posted by The Secretary:
Is Lilly insured?

Of course but that wont stop her from getting killed will it lol?

But there's accidental death cover, right?

But that wont bring her back lol

6/9/091:57 AM

MozartMember

quote:
Originally posted by Gorgeous Mimi:
quote:
Originally posted by mozart:
i felt the same when i first had my cat Mimi, i held him in my arms and took out the front door just so that he could see and sense the dangers, but you will have to let her attempt it on her own eventually and hope that she returns safely (they normally do) but it wont stop you worrying about her whilst she is out, my cat is now 4years old and a STILL worry about him.

I know I will have to...I even took her down the backings on a lead to try and get her familier with the area...just so so worried.

a spayed female cat does stay closer to home, and the added bonus is you wont get any unwanted toms in you garden looking for romance either.

6/9/091:57 AM

GorgeousMimiMember

quote:
Originally posted by Rev. Dim Dale:
quote:
Originally posted by Gorgeous Mimi:
quote:
Originally posted by Rev. Dim Dale:

You are brave putting up a cat thread LOL!

Why??

Its a joke.

Cat threads and gin drinkers I think.

Sorry for missing the joke

6/9/091:57 AM

GorgeousMimiMember

quote:
Originally posted by Liverpoollass:
Hmmmm tbh I would never have a cat if I lived near a main road. You cannot stop them w andering and they have no road sense.

Unfortunately, you cannot train them to only go where you want them to go. You can either keep her in (she is young enough to get used to it - alot of people have house cats), or take the chance and let her out

I do feel like I have brought all this worry upon myself and feel a little guilty about putting her in danger.

6/9/091:59 AM

GorgeousMimiMember

quote:
Originally posted by mozart:
quote:
Originally posted by Gorgeous Mimi:
quote:
Originally posted by mozart:
i felt the same when i first had my cat Mimi, i held him in my arms and took out the front door just so that he could see and sense the dangers, but you will have to let her attempt it on her own eventually and hope that she returns safely (they normally do) but it wont stop you worrying about her whilst she is out, my cat is now 4years old and a STILL worry about him.

I know I will have to...I even took her down the backings on a lead to try and get her familier with the area...just so so worried.

a spayed female cat does stay closer to home, and the added bonus is you wont get any unwanted toms in you garden looking for romance either.

Is it from six months they can be sprayed or 1 year?

6/9/091:59 AM

LiverpoollassMember

quote:
Originally posted by Gorgeous Mimi:

I do feel like I have brought all this worry upon myself and feel a little guilty about putting her in danger.

Awww don't feel guilty.

You have given a loving home to a cat, where she is going to be loved and looked after

As I said, you don't have to let her out - or you could get her a lead - some people do

6/9/092:00 AM

GorgeousMimiMember

quote:
Originally posted by Liverpoollass:
Awww don't feel guilty. You have given a loving home to a cat, where she is going to be loved and looked after As I said, you don't have to let her out - or you could get her a lead - some people do

I do love her dearly and because she has extra paws and stuff I felt like if I didnt take her home noone would have picked her :-). She is a member of my family now and me and my fella lover her (even though he would never admit it). I have a lead for her. (doesnt like it very much lol).

6/9/092:02 AM

MozartMember

quote:
Originally posted by Gorgeous Mimi:
quote:
Originally posted by mozart:
quote:
Originally posted by Gorgeous Mimi:
quote:
Originally posted by mozart:
i felt the same when i first had my cat Mimi, i held him in my arms and took out the front door just so that he could see and sense the dangers, but you will have to let her attempt it on her own eventually and hope that she returns safely (they normally do) but it wont stop you worrying about her whilst she is out, my cat is now 4years old and a STILL worry about him.

I know I will have to...I even took her down the backings on a lead to try and get her familier with the area...just so so worried.

a spayed female cat does stay closer to home, and the added bonus is you wont get any unwanted toms in you garden looking for romance either.

Is it from six months they can be sprayed or 1 year?

6months i believe, they can come into season from an early age, get your vet to check her over he can tell if she has matured enough for the op and advise you.

6/9/092:04 AM

GorgeousMimiMember

quote:
Originally posted by mozart:

6months i believe, they can come into season from an early age, get your vet to check her over he can tell if she has matured enough for the op and advise you.

Will do. Thanks

6/9/092:05 AM

CroctacusMember

Why do you only let her out for half an hour?

She could get run over then just as easily as she could in 4 hours!

6/9/092:31 AM

MauserMember

quote:
Originally posted by Gorgeous Mimi:
quote:
Originally posted by mozart:

6months i believe, they can come into season from an early age, get your vet to check her over he can tell if she has matured enough for the op and advise you.

Will do. Thanks

Sound advice, she's old enough to be potentially coming into season now so I'd hesitate to let her out on her own until she's been neutered just in case, plus if she does come into season she's more likely to roam more, cats can be very naughty beasties

6/9/092:41 AM

Russell teh Muscle (Guest)

Get it a bike?

6/9/092:41 AM

GorgeousMimiMember

quote:
Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile Rock:
Why do you only let her out for half an hour?

She could get run over then just as easily as she could in 4 hours!

quote:
Originally posted by Gorgeous Mimi:
so far I have only let her go out in the backyard supervised by me.

Read the thread properly. THANKS.

6/9/092:49 AM

Russell teh Muscle (Guest)

You can get cat leads you know

6/9/092:50 AM

CroctacusMember

quote:
Originally posted by Gorgeous Mimi:
quote:
Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile Rock:
Why do you only let her out for half an hour?

She could get run over then just as easily as she could in 4 hours!

quote:
Originally posted by Gorgeous Mimi:
so far I have only let her go out in the backyard supervised by me.

Read the thread properly. THANKS.

But if she decides to go over the fence you are not going to be able to stop her!

Its cruel to keep a cat and not let it out!

6/9/092:51 AM

GorgeousMimiMember

quote:
Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile
Read the thread properly. THANKS.

But if she decides to go over the fence you are not going to be able to stop her!

Its cruel to keep a cat and not let it out![/QUOTE]

Ive done well keeping her in so far, thanks for your concern.

And no it isn't cruel...people do actually have house cats. My thread was asking for advice about my cat etc...not about me keeping her in.

Get of your high horse please.

6/9/092:54 AM

CroctacusMember

And I gave my advise...let her out...

6/9/092:55 AM

GorgeousMimiMember

quote:
Originally posted by Russell teh Muscle:
You can get cat leads you know

I have one thanks and used it on her a few times...I wanted her to be familier with her surroundings.

6/9/092:55 AM

GorgeousMimiMember

quote:
Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile Rock:
And I gave my advise...let her out...

She has already been out....what's your problem?

6/9/092:56 AM

HeartacheMember

I would'nt let her out until she has had all her shots and has been spayed. And then l would get a cat harness and walk her out wearing that until she has got used to the traffic etc.

6/9/092:56 AM

CroctacusMember

And spray the fence with that 'get off' stuff...or lemon...that'll keep her away from it.

6/9/092:56 AM

bozzimacooMember

quote:
Originally posted by Rev. Dim Dale:
Take her to get her spayed before you let her out. It may be she is a bit older or she has come into season. She will be less likely to stray.

You are brave putting up a cat thread LOL!

yea best advice, get her done.
i used to let mine out at night
when i was living near a busy road
just put some familiar smells out
with her, her blankee or the like

6/9/093:00 AM

LiverpoollassMember

quote:
Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile Rock:

Its cruel to keep a cat and not let it out!

It's not cruel at all as loads of people have house cats. They adopt to their surroundings. Admittedly, it is not ideal, but certainly not cruel.

6/9/093:00 AM

Russell teh Muscle (Guest)

Soooo many dangers for teh catz

6/9/093:01 AM

GorgeousMimiMember

Thanks for all advice guy's , all taken into consideration. Many thanks

Gorgeous Mimi & Lilly

6/9/093:03 AM

bozzimacooMember

oh and get her microchipped good luck!

6/9/093:07 AM

GorgeousMimiMember

quote:
Originally posted by bozzimacoo:
oh and get her microchipped good luck!

6/9/093:09 AM

Teo PuffMember

My neice had the same problem as you and she bought a cat run of E.Bay, now she can let her out and know she's safe.

6/9/093:10 AM

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