Marvelous Max (and Magnolia)

[Medusa]

I would love to keep my Max inside but now he is spoiled. He cries LOUDLY at the front door until I let him out (or ignore him) and then if I do not let him out he will go up to a wall and pee on it.

Any helpful hints????

Max's person, Nancy

All of my Fur Posse are rescues, most semi-feral, and they were all used to being outdoors. After bringing them indoors, at first they'd try to bolt out the door. After a while, though, they knew that Mom meant business and that they weren't going outdoors under any circumstances. Now they don't even try. Sure, they protested w/cries and sometimes spraying but those are things of the past.

Some here on Pet Talk use Feliway, either the plug-ins or the spray, to prevent inappropriate urination. If that doesn't work, there are meds that can be tried. I have some of mine on a low dose of Clomicalm and it works wonderfully. No more issues at all. They're checked annually to be sure that there have been no side effects and there haven't been any; they've been on it for years now.

Max is a beauty and it sounds as though he has quite the personality. Once he gets used to being indoors for good, the yowling and spraying will cease. Good luck w/this. He's definitely worth it. (Aren't they all?)

Enjoy your day as COTD, handsome Max.

[Pinot's Mom]

Max, I know I'm supposed to call you handsome, being a boy, but you're GORGEOUS! What a wonderful bundle of fur you are! Thank you for sharing your story with us.

Enjoy your COTD honors!

To Max's person, Nancy:
Our kitty loves the outdoors, too. She is only allowed out in warm weather with chaperones and plays in the back garden. There is no fence, but she has learned her boundaries. She has also resigned herself to the fact that in cold weather it's the time to be an indoor kitty. Would chaperoned outings be possible in your case?

[catmandu]

Max and Magnolia , you sure have a wonderful Garden that you can play in. We have heard rumors for years about a Found Cta Garden where we can play in the grass , maybe this year,
Yopu are such a Handsome Cat, and we hear that Ragdolls are just Great Big Love Cats, and are Uber Friendly!!!

And you live in one of the Great Cities of the United Staes in Atlanta, one of Our Awesome Angels Army favaorites.
We bet that you get some great take out tonight on your days of honor.

We Found Cats are sending Out A Stereo MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW To Our Newst Friend Magnolia ^^ and Max ^^ Our Cat Dyanmic Duo Cats of the Day!!

[Catty1]

Here's a thread from Cat General about outdoor cat enclosures. They might miss having a tree...but have a peek.

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...ht=outdoor+run

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Max you certainly are a stunning fellow!!!

What a treat to see your sweet face on my computer screen today. Sure brightened up my day. I hope you and Magnolia too, both have a wonderfully fun day.

Congratulations, sweetie, on being our special Cat of the Day!!!

[artistnan]

[Null]

That is the fluffiest tail I have ever seen. It looks like a separate cat hiding behind him.