how would you use this cat as an "acclimation cage" for a stray-turned semi-feral cat to help ease into a new household with another cat?
589804
I never did that but I assume you would cage the stray continually for a week or more to see if they can get along after the curiosity stage wears off. It can be hard for two males to adopt to each other, and you can see if they will spray etc. Sometimes strays turn into good household cats, more often than not they remain fidgety and hide, etc.
589805
I absolutely love this cage i would just set it up in a central area were the feral can see all the activity and receive some interaction also
589806
Keep it in a remote area and slowly move it into the common area of the home. Once the cat feels safe start leaving a door open for it to come abd go. If it gets scated it will run back to the crate for protection. Mine live in their crates, they feel safe in them. Doors are always open to allow them to cone and go.
589807
Keep the stray cat in the cage for a few days to a few weeks. The cage is big enough for a large litter box, cardboard scratcher, bed, food, water, etc. I am using my cages for the same thing. I had to rescue some cats from an apartment after the owner went to jail. The cats are very comfortable in their cages. I cover the cage with a sheet, at least the top third, to provide extra security. You could use binder clips and wrap the bottom part also. When you feel the cat is ready, you can open one of the doors in case he wants to come out and visit with the other cat or cats. He can retreat to his cage if he is not comfortable. Some are going to be ready to come out sooner than others. Keep the stray cat in the cage for a few days to a few weeks. The cage is big enough for a large litter box, cardboard scratcher, bed, food, water, etc. I am using my cages for the same thing. I had to rescue some cats from an apartment after the owner went to jail. The cats are very comfortable in their cages. I cover the cage with a sheet, at least the top third, to provide extra security. You could use binder clips and wrap the bottom part also. When you feel the cat is ready, you can open one of the doors in case he wants to come out and visit with the other cat or cats. He can retreat... » Read More Keep the stray cat in the cage for a few days to a few weeks. The cage is big enough for a large litter box, cardboard scratcher, bed, food, water, etc. I am using my cages for the same thing. I had to rescue some cats from an apartment after the owner went to jail. The cats are very comfortable in their cages. I cover the cage with a sheet, at least the top third, to provide extra security. You could use binder clips and wrap the bottom part also. When you feel the cat is ready, you can open one of the doors in case he wants to come out and visit with the other cat or cats. He can retreat to his cage if he is not comfortable. Some are going to be ready to come out sooner than others. « Show Less
589808
like any other kennel. Put the stray cat in with a litter box, food/water, toys, blanket or small cat bed. Leave them in there while other cat is on outside of cage. They can get used to each other through the cage. Then you could slowly let stray cat out for short periods of time. I did that with kittens. When littens got bigger and used to my other animals then I would leave the kennel door open for kittens to go in if they wanted a place to rest away from the other animals.
1413182
A shelter in my area houses three but I think two is a better number. Depends on the cat though. My adult male needs to be in there by himself.
65748
I think YardStash II for feral cats would be considered overkill. There is so much room it think you would do better with a small pup tent or even a pet shipping crate. I guess you could keep the bottom and flap partially unzipped for access if you are determined to use it.
161556
I think this one might work: OurPets Alpine Cat Scratcher Replacement 2pk OurPets Alpine Cat Scratcher with North-American Catnip - Replacement 2pk
331226
I used my cage to trap feral cats in my neighborhood. Only small amount of meat is needed inside the cage to lure the cat in.
1563843
ok so i really dont like this cage as a stand alone cage cuz first its ventilation is poor slso hamsters need a minimum of 360 square inches of floorspace which to find is length x width and i would recoemnd 2 lofts connected with eaacdh other or try a bin but but the bin somewhere high up so ur cat cant get it
1554167
I think 2-10lb cats would fit. It might be cozy but I think it would work. If they are scratchers, the mesh door is pretty destructible. Something to consider.
2179231
I only used it to house an older cat, I do think that newborn kittens could possibly escape and as they got older could probably stick their little heads through and get stuck, I suggest maybe contacting the manufacturer for better info, I hope I was able to help.
753876
It might help, I would get a collar for each one of the cats. This helped my 2 that would fight with each other. Good luck!
1188033
I have two adult cats, one male, the other female. The tent is spacious for both to stay inside. However, they would wrestle when both are in the same tent. I got two tents to let each have its own. My cats like the tents, and had fun with it. I got another two after the first two tents were worn out.
866620
I essentially did the same as K. Keiner. I traced the opening on a piece of texture 111, cut it out, and attached it with a single hinge at the middle top. We used a regular heating pad with a timer and it worked fine although our cat uses the condo during the day only so we close it at night or feral cats will taking over. Once a feral cat has used the condo a domestic cat probably wont go back in until the feral scent has been removed by washing and or replacing the blankets and pads. We found this out the hard way.
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I don't let my cats in the room where my gerbils are but I can see a determined cat being able to break into it. Maybe even by jumping on top of it, Im sure that could make the sides of the cage press in or out.
417177
I bought 2 4 our 5 feral cats.they want fight over it.just gotta heat the pads every few hours.they r very dual able.WalMart pads didn't last long
2179229
I have not used the cage in this way. The wires are far enough apart to get feet stuck use newspaper or a towel to thread between the bars to prevent trapped feet. Keep the shelves close to the floor to prevent kitten mishaps. They can't escape
1677201
Both my cats and the cat cave are inside. If u r trying to help stray cats which I do I have an outside cat house with a heated pad inside. U can find them online. I think Groupon goods had one recently
1306638
I would say yes, but this really wasn't an issue for me. My ferals have access to my garage and heated beds if they want, and must go through a cat door to get in, so they were used to it. I believe I did leave the flaps (they are just flaps that feel like felt) up for a couple of days and their curiosity did the rest.
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i had one wild kitty about 6 months old live all last winter in the kitty tube...he slept in it all night and came out in the morning for breakfast served....he now lives in my house...he was very tame apparently...what do you mean rigid temps...it gets about 6 below here in the coldest of temps...he survived very well....but as i said he now lives indoors...i live in middletown,ny....gets fairly snowy up here....and cold....the kitty tunnel is now indoors w/ my other cats....no one however is using it indoors....just taking up space....i have one feral cat outside but he disappears every night i dont think he would use the kitty tunnel.... i had one wild kitty about 6 months old live all last winter in the kitty tube...he slept in it all night and came out in the morning for breakfast served....he now lives in my house...he was very tame apparently...what do you mean rigid temps...it gets about 6 below here in the coldest of temps...he survived very well....but as i said he now lives indoors...i live in middletown,ny....gets fairly snowy up here....and cold....the kitty tunnel is now indoors w/ my other cats....no one however is using it indoors....just taking up space....i have one feral cat outside but he disappears every... » Read More i had one wild kitty about 6 months old live all last winter in the kitty tube...he slept in it all night and came out in the morning for breakfast served....he now lives in my house...he was very tame apparently...what do you mean rigid temps...it gets about 6 below here in the coldest of temps...he survived very well....but as i said he now lives indoors...i live in middletown,ny....gets fairly snowy up here....and cold....the kitty tunnel is now indoors w/ my other cats....no one however is using it indoors....just taking up space....i have one feral cat outside but he disappears every night i dont think he would use the kitty tunnel.... « Show Less