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Adopeted cat

Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2019 4:21 pm
by peaclily 70
Does anyone know how long I should keep my newly adopted cat from the rescue shelter indoors for? I've heard 3 and 6 weeks and not sure what's right?

Thanks :)

Re: Adopeted cat

Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2019 5:43 pm
by booktigger
I've always done 4 weeks as long as you have adopted a friendly adult, timid cats or kittens require longer. It can be hard but better to persevere than risk them getting lost, as you have recently adopted, they have to get used to you as well as the surroundings. I'd start getting them to associate their name with treats.

Re: Adopeted cat

Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2019 9:09 am
by peaclily 70
Thanks for your advice... I will keep her in for at least 4 weeks then:)

Re: Adopeted cat

Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2019 10:36 am
by alanc
Certainly at least 4 weeks. My old Misty (a timid 9 year old) needed 8 weeks.