My cat in the past never saw the streets, so he took every chance to escape. He was so energetic/playful/hyperactive inside.

This new cat, she is young but rescued from street, she is little bit more easygoing and doesnt attack yuu when you pet her.

They both stayed alone in a 7m² balcony and we let them roam in my room when we are not at work.

I think they shouldnt be staying inside a house at all, they need to run and climb trees. The 1st cat I mentioned now live with my relatives who have a private garden, I am guessing he is much more happy now. Because he was not an indoor cat.

We rescued this cat for temporarily, until her scar is healed and we are planning to release where she was found. Do you think a room that small inhumane for a cat or street is worse.

  • snoons@lemmy.caEnglish
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    2 days ago

    No, cats easily stay inside and should always be indoor cats. Something like a small balcony like you said would likely be too small; however, it’s easy to accommodate a cat in something like studio suite by putting up shelves for them to hop onto so they can watch over their domain. One can also put some carpet tiles on them and other surfaces to make it even more comfortable; as well as providing scratching posts and toys. Mostly they’ll sleep when you’re not home, so be sure to play with them as much as you can when you are. You’ll basically become the highpoint of their day. :3

    Cats should never be let outside without supervision and a harness. They can get into all sorts of trouble with vehicles, people, other animals, other cats, drainage pipes, a whole list of diseases that are expensive and sometimes impossible to treat and probably some other things that I can’t think of. The cat you rescued should not be ‘released’ where you found her. She probably likes living with you and is just starting to trust you. If you can’t keep her please give her to an adoption agency in your area like the SPCA, Humane Society, cat cafés, etc. You can also find charity organizations that can foster her on facebook and other social media platforms I suppose.

    *If you can, make sure she is spayed. Was your old cat neutered? Did he have toys, scratching posts, and perches? Cat’s can get really hyperactive if no one plays with them or pays them any attention really.

    I also think it would be best to just let your cats roam your entire home without much restriction. As long as you provide scratching posts and maybe a cat tree as well, if you have space. Sorry for the somewhat fragmented message, I’m about to go to sleep. Good luck!

    Jackson Galaxy is, in my opinion, the source of information on how to live with cats:

    https://inv.nadeko.net/channel/UCheL-cUqfzUB8dfM_rFOfDQ

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCheL-cUqfzUB8dfM_rFOfDQ