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slinkytigs - 15 Jun 2006 21:57 GMT

Hi All,

Just to close off the in/out debate Poppet was an indoor cat for 2 years
before we moved to a house instead of a flat. When at the flat having never
gone out she would still try to claw open the windows and literally climb
the wooden door! Since going out she has been a *much* happier cat and came
home every night, last year was the first year that she went on an extended
trip which was for 6 weeks. When she came home we kept her in for 2 weeks
before letting her out again and had no trouble until the same time this
year.
We will be letting her out again once she has been in for a few weeks as she
is already spending a lot of time sat at the back door and jumping on the
handle lol.

Would anyone have any ideas as to why she is wondering at the same time of
year?

I would like to Thank you all for your kind comments we are really glad to
have our little girl home.

Thanks
Poppets mum
(Clangnuts wife lol)

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Karen - 15 Jun 2006 22:03 GMT

I'd guess that those hormones just kick in.

> Hi All,
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> Poppets mum
> (Clangnuts wife lol)

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slinkytigs - 15 Jun 2006 22:21 GMT

Would that be right though as she was done over 2 years ago?

> I'd guess that those hormones just kick in.
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> > Poppets mum
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Karen - 16 Jun 2006 03:29 GMT

> Would that be right though as she was done over 2 years ago?

I don't think that necessarily gets rid of all urges. Many peoples
neutered males still show an urge to mate and snuggle up with blankies
and things. My mom's vet said males can also become more vocal in the
spring and want to go out. So, I'm assuming some females could be that
way too. They just aren't *as* driven. It seems really likely that she
still has this instinct since both walkabouts happened at the same time
of year. At least you know where she goes. If there aren't a bunch of
other dangers, other than someone snatching her up thinking she is
homeless, I suppose it just an inconvenience. Do you get them in at
night? We had indoor outdoor cats growing up, but we made sure they
were in by nightfall.

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Jo Firey - 16 Jun 2006 04:35 GMT

>> Would that be right though as she was done over 2 years ago?
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> just an inconvenience. Do you get them in at night? We had indoor outdoor
> cats growing up, but we made sure they were in by nightfall.

And don't forget cats can hear what we can't in addition to smell and sight
advantages. I'm guessing certain times of year there are more interesting
things to check out. Things that will make a girl wander too far from home.

Jo

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Marina - 16 Jun 2006 04:52 GMT

>> Would that be right though as she was done over 2 years ago?
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> night? We had indoor outdoor cats growing up, but we made sure they were
> in by nightfall.

Nikki was spayed at an early age but still used to yorwl in a special
way each spring, so it's definitely possible. And maybe it's not just
hormonal, but also instinctual to go out to seek a mate at that time of
year. Very possible. Anyway, I'm glad Poppet is home. Good luck with
keeping her there!

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Lesley - 16 Jun 2006 10:36 GMT

> I don't think that necessarily gets rid of all urges. Many peoples
> neutered males still show an urge to mate and snuggle up with blankies
> and things.

A friend of mine had to have her 10-year old neutered cat put on
hormone treatment to stop him humping everything and everyone. I've
seen neutered queens get more vocal in the spring, Isis (RB) used to
roll around and "call" (Make a din that would make a Siamese blush!)
once or twice a year usually in the spring and she was neuteured at 6
months. Sarrasine and Redunzel at this time of year have a few days of
slightly strange behaviour (Sarrasine for example assumes the position
and flashes her bits at Dave- she's worked out gender but not species!)
then settle down

I wonder whether it's because they can smell other cats and it gets
them excited even through they probably don't know why

Lesley

Slave of the Fabulous Furballs

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Clangnuts - 16 Jun 2006 13:09 GMT

>> I don't think that necessarily gets rid of all urges. Many peoples
>> neutered males still show an urge to mate and snuggle up with blankies
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> Slave of the Fabulous Furballs

Poppet is sat here with me, licking me like a dog would. She's still not
letting on why she spent so long away, but she seems very happy to be back.

Clangnuts

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