Had a scare tonight...
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Had a scare tonight...
| Mon, 11-08-2004 - 11:24pm |
I let Asher out on his leash for a little bit this evening. I check on him about every 5 minutes or so and when I went out to check on him I noticed that I didn't see him. No big deal, it was dark outside (I had the porch lights on though) and I figured he was hiding behind his bush so I gave his leash a tug and it felt really light. I pulled it up to me and half of it was gone and so was Asher along with the rest of the leash and his harness. My bf and I looked for about 20 min and I got worried that I didn't see him so I called my mom and she came over and we all looked for another 30 min. Right when I was getting ready to give up until morning, my mom shined the flashlight on a neighbor's patio and there was Asher hiding behind their bbq grill. Usually when he gets loose outside he runs away from me when I try to approach him, but this time he let me walk right up to him and pick him up. His little heart was pounding and he was scared to death. I'm just glad we were able to find him...again. I thought I was doing good by getting him a leash and harness so he could go out but he's escaped several times now...luckily each time I've found him. I just don't know what to do with him. I've tried not letting him out but he'll sit at the door and meow and howl non stop. The only thing that will make him stop is to shut him up in another room but I hate doing that to him. Anybody have any other suggestions?
Kristen

Try posting this situation on the Think Like A Cat with Pam Johnson-Bennett board, also on ivillage. She has helped people with this very problem. Yes, cats can adjust to being indoors and get over crying at the door. She herself adopted feral cats who were neither used to people nor being indoors, and now they have no interest in going outside. I don't remember the specific advice she's given on this topic, but if you post there, she and the CLs will help you. I think one of the things is to engage your kitty in interactive play with a toy when he cries near the door. He will be distracted and satisfied that he's had a nice play session.
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I'm so glad that you found Asher.
Thanks!
Kristen
Hi Kristen.. I am happy you found him. my babies love to go out too. I take them out on leashes and get some fresh air with them.... I wouldn't leave them alone... too scary what can happen.
Ann
I'm glad you were able to find him. Poor Asher - sounds like he was really scared!
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