cat owners

I think it depends a lot on the individual cat. We have one that was raised indoors, but she will bolt outside any chance she gets. It's been 4 or 5 years and she has not given up on her mission to bust out any chance she gets. Our other cat was born on a farm, but has no interest in going outside. Not very helpful, was I?

 

We have a cat that we have had since 12 wks and never outside (except for a handful of times). Like Vikubz said, it will depend on the cat, but the only thing I would be concerned about is teritorial markings if there is any, ANY scent of a previous animal, it will mark its new ground. Be prepared for that.

 

it does depend some on purrsonality.  Whole males do 'roam' and will mark territory.  Very seldom do neutered or spayed cats spray.   several years ago when i moved one of the cats i took with me was an indoor/outdoor and an avid hunter. she would bring me presents on a daily basis. at that time i lived on 5 acres so she had lots of room. when we moved to 'town' she became an indoor only cat and has never tried to get out.

All you can do is try. if he tries to get out tell him no in your best 'parent' voice. i would also suggest you confine him to a couple of rooms for a few days until he gets his legs under him unless he is used to going places... it will be less stressful for him in the long run.

Mary

 

I'm going to agree with the every cat is an individual line of thought. We have three cats that were outdoor/indoor for a few years, then indoor only at one place, and indoor only where we are now. Only one of them makes a serious attempt at getting outside. The other two mostly sit in the sun.

But I think "loving home" trumps "outside" by a whole bunch.