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Post by Bellatrix on Sept 25, 2016 19:01:44 GMT
For anyone who is worried about their cat coming to harm outside of their garden a product called Protect a pet could put your mind at rest. OH and myself installed this around our garden perimeter wall a few days ago but if you have 6ft fence panels it will work on those too. As long as you fit it correctly and think like a cat, you should be able to contain your kitty but still give him/her access to the garden. Not only does it stop your cat from escaping your garden but also stops other cats from being able to get in. When installing it you have to think like a cat i.e don't give them leverage by placing large pots/tables or climbable trees near the edge.The plants we have chosen to go at the edge of the garden are tall but will bend if a cat climbs on them. A nice climbable tree is going to be placed in the centre of the garden away from the edges. Our cat's are going out tomorrow, after having been in the house for month:) This is what it looks like, just like they use for lions in the zoo. This isn't my cat or garden.  |
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Post by jax on Sept 26, 2016 11:01:59 GMT
But then Mr Peppersmum wouldn't have to climb over the fence to retrieve the cat from next door - where's the fun in that ;-)
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Post by 6herry on Sept 27, 2016 11:37:43 GMT
That's really rather clever. I must mention this to my daughter.
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Post by sunnydays on Sept 27, 2016 15:19:55 GMT
Well he could try Jax and get himself all tangled up ! that would be even funnier  You could trail ivy along the top B. We have ivy that has trailed over the years and is very effective. The type that has flowers on it, which I use for christmas garlands. |
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Post by Bellatrix on Sept 27, 2016 17:28:08 GMT
Think you just mentioned Christmas SD  Wouldn't want to spoil PMs and OH's fun, so best not mention it. Your daughter has a cat she wants to contain 6herry? |
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Post by shaliby on Sept 27, 2016 18:13:15 GMT
I got acquainted with some catbreeders on FB and several of them have built something like this in their garden :  But of course you need a large garden and your cat won't be as free . |
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Post by Bellatrix on Sept 27, 2016 18:17:22 GMT
I had something similar at the old cottage Shaliby, it's a great idea as it stops the worry:)
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Post by 6herry on Sept 27, 2016 22:47:37 GMT
Think you just mentioned Christmas SD Wouldn't want to spoil PMs and OH's fun, so best not mention it. Your daughter has a cat she wants to contain 6herry? It's me actually. It is her cat though. It is a house cat, and I think a little more freedom would do it good. |
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Post by Bellatrix on Sept 28, 2016 8:22:20 GMT
I agree with that 6herry, at the old cottage OH built a run off the back room. The french doors opened out into it. It was large enough for the cat's to do what they like to do, hide under plants and catch mice etc, chew on some grass and a nice spot of sunbathing. They never got out and seemed very content as they could burn of some energy through climbing and running around.
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Post by ddraiggoch on Oct 2, 2016 8:33:51 GMT
Why keep them in for a month B?
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Post by Bellatrix on Oct 2, 2016 17:23:29 GMT
Well usually when people move house with cat's they keep them in between 2 - 3 weeks as cat's are territory bound more than anything else. This get's them used to their new homes first before going outside. Let them out too early and you risk your cat trying to find it's way back to it's old home. My cat's do not roam free because one is very old and deaf and wouldn't cope with negotiating traffic etc and the other has an eye condition which can interfere with her vision. Had to wait a month, a little longer than usual as OH needed time to put the protect a pet up and make sure there were no weak areas. Meanwhile they have been trying to get to know each other in the new house as my old cat wouldn't tolerate the new one at the cottage and they had to be kept seperately, unfortunately this is still the case after trying everything we can to calm the old one down. She is a lovely old affectionate cat but turns into an utter monster when she see's the other one:(
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Post by ddraiggoch on Oct 9, 2016 7:44:04 GMT
Oh what a shame they don't get on, however not a huge surprise as cats really only tolerate family members. I only have one cat a time as I think it is very stressful for them to share territory. I adopted a rather large tabby this time last year and he and my one remaining dog are now firm friends.
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Post by jax on Oct 9, 2016 9:28:28 GMT
My OH's grandmother advocated spreading a cats paws with butter when you moved house, apparently it stops them from wanting to go back to their old home .... an old wives tale obviously!
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Post by 6herry on Oct 11, 2016 22:15:21 GMT
I did that, but I reckon it is just silly.  |
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