Continuation of free kittens in Butler

[Catty1]

I hope he continues and the other cats don't try to use his box.

Have you tried writing his name on it?

Good show!

[rebeccahowes]

Have you tried writing his name on it? (quote) That was funny

[Emeraldgreen]

That is GREAT that the kitty is using the box again. Not sure if he likes the bathroom as a location or if it's just that the bathroom is where he 'learned' to use the box. Maybe he thinks he supposed to only use that particular box and if the door is closed he just goes anywhere. If you want the bathroom to be a 'kitty free' zone you could train the cat to continue using that box but each day move it an inch closer to the door until it's eventually outside the door and then you can start moving it down the hall etc.. etc.. until you have it where you want it. Moving it from one place to another in one shot can be confusing, especially for a 'wee' guy. No pun intended. LOL

The same concept might work for you feral cat too. I'm glad to hear that she is back on the scene and hanging around the porch area. You could provide her with some treats or wet cat food and each night give it to her a little closer to your front door and then hopefully inside the door and back into the house at some point. She may also be looking for some time away from her kittens, especially now that she has been spayed. I know you said the other ferals are caretaking the babies but she may just want her freedom right now.

[rebeccahowes]

I actually put the cat litter box in my kitchen which is a couple feet from the bathroom. My oldest daughter refused to have a litter box where she takes a shower. The kitten went there again today. I am so happy. I can't believe how territorial cats are. I hid it behind my garbage can so that he is the only one who knows where it is. The newly spayed cat is wandering in and out. She is really scared of us right now. I am sure she will come back inside during the winter. It was nice to talk to all of you. Two more kitties to go and all is well.

[Medusa]

I actually put the cat litter box in my kitchen which is a couple feet from the bathroom. My oldest daughter refused to have a litter box where she takes a shower.

I can't say that I blame her, although I know it's tough if space is limited. However, it's wise to remove the litterbox from your kitchen. That's just plain unhealthy. You have no idea of the germs that could be transmitted to your food. For the health of your family, place the litterbox elsewhere. It seems like things are moving along fairly smoothly otherwise.

[rebeccahowes]

Thanks for the advice. I will find another place to put the litter box.

[Catty1]

Mary - since the kitten is using his box now, do you think putting a hood on it and keeping it in the kitchen would be ok as far as germs go?

Maybe if a hood was on it, then Rebecca's daughter wouldn't mind it in the bathroom, there's a thought.

I'd just hate to see the little guy relapse!