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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / November 2004How about some brainstorming?
This group is wonderful for coming up with advice - often quite varied. I could use some brainstorming now to solve two related problems. At the moment, Nanki-Poo is somewhere outside, presumably hiding. After disappearing for close to 24 hours, he tried to get in the house, only to be yowled away by Lindy. When I went out, he ran from me. I took some food out and got him close enough to bring him in, where he ate. However, he went out again and again Lindy wouldn't let him in the cat door. That time he ran so I couldn't even see him. I left a blanket and some food in the garage for him, and he ate the food. I'm sure he'll stick around, but he shouldn't have to be an outdoor only cat, and I don't want him to be. As I see it, one problem is how to get him to trust me and come inside again, and the other is to get Lindy to tolerate his presence. My house is so constructed that I can't divide it - the only interior doors are on bedrooms and bathrooms. That means that in order to segregate them, I'd have to shut one of them in one room. That seems awfully harsh on Lindy, who doesn't need another reason to resent Nanki-Poo. It also seems counterproductive to making Nanki-Poo feel like this is his home. Of course, in order to shut him up, first I'd have to get him inside. I'd appreciate any and all suggestions, although I won't guarantee to follow them. ;-) The more ideas I get, the easier it should be for me to figure out what seems most likely to work. -- Joy Owned and operated by Lindy and Nanki-Poo >My house is so constructed that I can't divide it - the only interior >doors are on bedrooms and bathrooms. That means that in order to [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >-- >Joy Joy, don't feel too badly about shutting Nanki Poo in a bedroom once you get him in. I've always done that with newbies. I just try to go in there often and spend some time with them. I think it makes them feel more secure, not being overwhelmed by a big huge strange house. The other cats tend to congregate at the door, and even start pawing at each other under it. I think it gives them a chance to get aquainted without in-your-face confrontation. Best of luck with NankiPoo. Hope you can lure him in soon. Sherry > >My house is so constructed that I can't divide it - the only interior > >doors are on bedrooms and bathrooms. That means that in order to [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > chance to get aquainted without in-your-face confrontation. Best of luck with > NankiPoo. Hope you can lure him in soon. That, and "Feliway is your friend". I've also heard dabbing both cats with vanilla essence helps because then they both smell the same - same principle of taking a blanket/towel Lindy has been lying on and rubbing it on Nanki-Poo. I'd also lock the cat door for the time being. I'm sure Lindy already knows how to tell you she wants out & back in. Good luck! Yowie > > >My house is so constructed that I can't divide it - the only interior > > >doors are on bedrooms and bathrooms. That means that in order to [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > > Yowie Thanks for the suggestions, Yowie. Of course, first I have to catch Nanki-Poo. I've seen him exactly twice in the past 40 hours. Yes, Lindy knows how to tell me she wants out and back in. Unfortunately, she also knows how to unlock the cat door. When she does so, it usually ends up so that cats can go out through it, but not come in. Joy > > > >My house is so constructed that I can't divide it - the only > interior [quoted text clipped - 55 lines] > Thanks for the suggestions, Yowie. Of course, first I have to catch > Nanki-Poo. I've seen him exactly twice in the past 40 hours. Would one of those rescue trap thingies help? > Yes, Lindy knows how to tell me she wants out and back in. > Unfortunately, she also knows how to unlock the cat door. When she does > so, it usually ends up so that cats can go out through it, but not come > in. Gaffer tape it shut :-). Yowie Gaffer tape is like The Force. There is a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together. > >My house is so constructed that I can't divide it - the only interior > >doors are on bedrooms and bathrooms. That means that in order to [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Sherry Thank you, Sherry. I hope so too. Joy How bout this. You keep the pet door open only during certain hours - either when you are at work, or when you are at home. The rest of the time it stays locked. And when it is open, Nanki-poo is confined to a bedroom so he can't get out. Or You get a new pet door that will only open with a magnetic key that the cat wears on its collar. Lindy has one and Nanki-Poo doesn't. They are a bit expensive, but would offer a safety net whereby neither cat would have to be confined. Good luck, Bridget > This group is wonderful for coming up with advice - often quite varied. > I could use some brainstorming now to solve two related problems. [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > Joy > Owned and operated by Lindy and Nanki-Poo > How bout this. > You get a new pet door that will only open with a magnetic key that the > cat wears on its collar. Lindy has one and Nanki-Poo doesn't. They are > a bit expensive, but would offer a safety net whereby neither cat would > have to be confined. I have the electronic pet door. The magnets only prevent a non-magnet-wearing cat from getting in. And it won't let a magnet-wearing cat out unless it is set to let everyone out. Thanks, Bridget. I'm retired, so I'm home about 75% of the time. Lindy knows how to unlock the pet door, and she usually gets it so cats can exit but not enter. Joy > How bout this. > [quoted text clipped - 44 lines] > > Joy > > Owned and operated by Lindy and Nanki-Poo I posted this earlier, it never appeared in the list. > How bout this. > You get a new pet door that will only open with a magnetic key that the > cat wears on its collar. Lindy has one and Nanki-Poo doesn't. They are > a bit expensive, but would offer a safety net whereby neither cat would > have to be confined. I have the electronic pet door. The magnets only prevent a non-magnet-wearing cat from getting in. And it won't let a magnet-wearing cat out unless it is set to let everyone out. For a while, I'd get Nabki in and confined to a room that doesn't have access to the cat door. Then when Lindy is out blosk off the door and let Nanki have the run of the house. Actually what we did with Molly is keep her in a bedroom with food and litter and a nice bed for several days. Till Jake got over trying to attack her. He gets to go out. She shouldn't for quite a while yet. Not working all that great. At least we are grateful she likes to climb trees rather than sprint cross country. Jo > This group is wonderful for coming up with advice - often quite varied. > I could use some brainstorming now to solve two related problems. [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > Joy > Owned and operated by Lindy and Nanki-Poo I sure hope I can get her in soon. I know what you mean - they definitely have minds of their own, and don't always operate according to your schedule. I hadn't planned to show Nanki-Poo how to get out for several more days, but he either already knew, picked it up from Lindy, or figured it out for himself. -- Joy Things turn out best for the people who make the best out of the way things turn out. -- John Wooden > For a while, I'd get Nabki in and confined to a room that doesn't have > access to the cat door. Then when Lindy is out blosk off the door and let [quoted text clipped - 39 lines] > > Joy > > Owned and operated by Lindy and Nanki-Poo > This group is wonderful for coming up with advice - often quite varied. > I could use some brainstorming now to solve two related problems. [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > Joy > Owned and operated by Lindy and Nanki-Poo Until Nanki knows he can come inside through the cat flap without being attacked, he won't and therefore you will be in danger of losing him. You won't like what I'm going to suggest, but please trust me on this. Confine Lindy to your bedroom with a tray and feed her in there. Do not let her out for at least a week while Nanki learns to come in and out of the house through the cat flap and feels safe. When he does, open the bedroom door and let them meet again. Make sure Nanki cannot flee through the cat door. If, when they meet they hate each other again, put Lindy back in the bedroom. She will definitely not resent him because of this. Let him feel at home, coming in and out and introduce Lindy back gradually. Just my 2p worth. I think it'll work. Really. Tweed > > This group is wonderful for coming up with advice - often quite varied. > > I could use some brainstorming now to solve two related problems. [quoted text clipped - 43 lines] > > Tweed Thanks for the suggestion, Tweed. I'll certainly give it some thought, but I can't see why she wouldn't resent him, since she was never confined until he came into the picture. Joy > I'd appreciate any and all suggestions, although I won't guarantee to > follow them. ;-) The more ideas I get, the easier it should be for me > to figure out what seems most likely to work. I wish I had some suggestion, but I can't think of anything that hasn't already been mentioned. We are purring hard for Nanki-Poo to come back home, but how to deal with the resident queen-of-all-she-surveys? I hope you can find a solution.  SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki I have sent a reply inthis thread twice now and neither one shows up. So here goes try #3: > How bout this. > You get a new pet door that will only open with a magnetic key that the > cat wears on its collar. Lindy has one and Nanki-Poo doesn't. They are > a bit expensive, but would offer a safety net whereby neither cat would > have to be confined. I have the electronic pet door. The magnets only prevent a non-magnet-wearing cat from getting in. And it won't let a magnet-wearing cat out unless it is set to let everyone out. > I have sent a reply inthis thread twice now and neither one shows up. So > here goes try #3: Pat, I see all three of your posts. :o) SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > > I have sent a reply inthis thread twice now and neither one shows up. So > > here goes try #3: > > Pat, I see all three of your posts. :o) Weird. This has never happened before. I still only see one of them. Sometimes I see new-old posts show up in other threads but I've always seen mine the next time I check the NG. Until now, that is! >> I have sent a reply inthis thread twice now and neither one shows up. So >> here goes try #3: > > Pat, I see all three of your posts. :o) So do I. Tweed > I have sent a reply inthis thread twice now and neither one shows up. So > here goes try #3: [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > non-magnet-wearing cat from getting in. And it won't let a magnet-wearing > cat out unless it is set to let everyone out. Thanks, Pat. Joy |
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