What do you think? (opinions please)

[Kfamr]

First, I'd like to thank everyone for their responses. I'm very surprised I got this many on the cat side.

Secondly...
The cat WOULDN'T be in the cage the whole time. I would allow it to come in at times during the day, and I would allow it to come in during storms (mind you, we live in Florida and have alot of those!) We also have a guest bedroom, that has a bed with LOTS of sunlight that i'm sure the kitty would love.

No, Florida "winters" aren't cold at all. If I thought it'd be too cold, I'd bring it inside. I wouldn't have it any other way. And trust me, i'm the voice when it comes to the animals in this household and if I don't think something is right, something WILL change, even if i'm only 16...I don't deal with that "she's only a child" B.S.

About me forgetting to close the gate or something, I doubt it's going to happen. I check the back gate everytime before I let the dogs out. Besides, when I do let the dogs out, they sit at the door until I tell them that it's okay to go. Also, i'm ALWAYS the one closing the gate at the Humane Society that seperates the dog area from the cat area. People are always carelessly keeping it open, even the volunteers.

I'd never want to own an "outside only cat" The only reason I want to have a cage to keep it in part of the day is because I'd rather not have to see one day that someone's carelessly run it over.


Well, my brother is supposed to be going to Arizona sometime soon, not sure when, but soon. It is possible that I could be cat sitting for him.

Originally posted by moosmom
KayAnn,

With all due respect, after meeting and TRYING to socialize with Simba at the Findlay Park gathering, I don't think it's a good idea. Simba growled and showed his teeth to me when I offered my hand for him to sniff. I can only imagine what he'd do with a cat. Don't forget that Simba spent MOST of his time in the time-out cage because of his attitude.

You really don't understand Simba. He is ALOT different at home. ALOT. He had also gone to the same dog park, the previous two days, and done perfectly fine. He had met new (and people he saw last year) and was perfectly fine. He also was not home, had to sleep in a camper, and we walked around the day before the meeting. He was tired and cranky and just wanted his own bed. Kinda like his mommy.

Too many dogs and so many people is overwhelming for him. He likes a small crowd or no one at all. He's fine when we have visitors in the house now, when years ago he'd react the same as he did at the meeting.

Also, if you hadn't noticed, I can get Simba to do almost anything. I can place a lizard on Simba's nose (which years and years ago he would had chased and aten it) without him causing any harm to it. Years ago Simba would have also gone after ANY dog. He now allows Duke, Nala, Honey and many other canine visitors into our home.


I think he will learn to love a cat too.


Again, thanks everyone for the responses.