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Update on the cat with no name.... :-)

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vipersnest1 · 29/04/2023 20:59

I'm rubbish at links, so maybe someone can help (plus I'm on the app).
I've attached pictures to confirm he is well-settled!
The thing is, he's now very bored and desperate to go out.
Meanwhile, I know he has street sense, but I am still apprehensive about him going out.
He's been here 19 days now, and while I've got the opportunity to let him out for a little while over the next few days (I work full time), I'm wondering if I should?

Update on the cat with no name.... :-)
Update on the cat with no name.... :-)
Update on the cat with no name.... :-)
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WetBandits · 29/04/2023 21:00

But what’s his name?!

duvetcovereddissident · 29/04/2023 21:01

His name is "Nameless".

PurpleReindeer2 · 29/04/2023 21:03

Hes' a lovely looking cat and looks very settled.🥰 Why doesn't he have a name yet?

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MargotDeWitt · 29/04/2023 21:04

The Cat?

iamnottoofatiamjusttooshort · 29/04/2023 21:08

I'd call him Stripe ❤️ he's gorgeous

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vipersnest1 · 29/04/2023 21:09

DC1 took him in as a stray, and christened him Donny. I'm of an age where people might think I was hankering after Donny Osmond if I call him, so I requested she change it to Ronnie. He came here shortly after, so had no idea what his name was (hence cat with no name).
He does know his name now (I think!), but is seemingly able to ignore it as all cats do.
You will have guessed that I'm on the older side - suffice to say when I'm playing with him to help him burn off some energy, I'm more worn out than he is! Grin

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hereiamagainn · 29/04/2023 21:11

He is one very handsome pusscat!

unvillage · 29/04/2023 21:18

Do him a favour and keep him inside. He'll live much longer. He'll also do far less damage to local bird populations.

If he doesn't particularly care about going out, there's no reason to let him.

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vipersnest1 · 29/04/2023 21:40

@hereiamagainn, yes he is! He has swirls on his sides when he's standing up or stretched out. He's a big lad and weighs over 5kg. 
@unvillage, did you actually read my OP?

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MarriedMama23 · 29/04/2023 21:48

Apparently cats don't actually know their name, it's the tone of voice when you say it that they come to!

QueenSmartypants · 29/04/2023 22:07

Not seen your previous posts but he's gorgeous!

He should be OK to be let out now (and I would argue its cruel to keep a cat who's previously been allowed outside and misses it, in).

Aylestone · 29/04/2023 22:11

I’ve not seen any previous threads, but I think letting him out is inevitable. Would he tolerate a harness and lead in the garden? I’m guessing probably not. Apart from microchipping and a collar with a tag there’s not much you can do but hope for the best. I’d try to keep him in at least another week or so though

hereiamagainn · 29/04/2023 22:14

Re your question, I think the advice is to keep adopted cats inside for 3 weeks and you’re just about at that point now.

I recently let my cat out for the first time and was so very nervous! I did the following:

  • let her out very early on a Sunday morning so that she could wander and get her bearings without many humans, other cats, traffic, or loud noises to frighten her and cause her to bolt.
  • keep the first 3-4 times outside to days when I was home and available to sot in the garden / keep the door to the house open.
  • I let her out before breakfast so she would come back when called / the food bowl is tapped.

Good luck!

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vipersnest1 · 29/04/2023 22:23

@Aylestone, I agree. He's tolerant to a point and then is all sharp claws and teeth (none intended to injure, just when he's pushed to his limits e.g. when I brush him and he's had enough).
@hereiamagainn, he knows my voice when I call him now. I think I'll try tomorrow and see how it goes - letting him out while he's hungry, and while I'm around.
I've done this before with two rescue cats (separately), but the difference this time is that it isn't my choice, so I haven't been able to time it for periods when I'm mostly home. Unless I keep him in for another month, which I really feel would be unfair to him, I need to do it either this weekend or next. He's champing at the bit to go out - sitting at the door edges staring or otherwise looking out of the windows, when he's not more relaxed and sleepy.
It's also making it difficult for me to go outside and sort out stuff in my garden that I need to, so I guess I need to bite the bullet at some point.

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SinisterKnitter · 29/04/2023 22:23

Generally the advice with former strays/street cats is to keep them in longer, I was told 6-8 weeks for my latest semi-feral rescue rehome. Keep going with play and lots of enrichment (google for ideas). Then let him out on a day when you're home, in the morning before breakfast, leave the back door open and leave him to wander at his own pace.

YouNeverSeeTheRealMe · 29/04/2023 22:24

He's gorgeous. Try to let him out only when you're at home. He may go off for a while. Is he chipped?

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vipersnest1 · 29/04/2023 22:39

@YouNeverSeeTheRealMe, yes. DC1 got him neutered and I've had him chipped and vaccinated (the first round so far).
@SinisterKnitter, I understand what you're saying. Im trying, but he's a young cat and is clearly bored - even though I initiate play quite often when I'm home and he has toys around all of the time. When I do let him go out, it will be for a limited time with me watching him.

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MrsSkylerWhite · 29/04/2023 22:41

He’s Tiger, obviously.
Gorgeous 😍

nocoolnamesleft · 29/04/2023 22:47

He's gorgeous. But I suspect if you let him out in the near future, you won't see him again.

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vipersnest1 · 29/04/2023 23:18

nocoolnamesleft · 29/04/2023 22:47

He's gorgeous. But I suspect if you let him out in the near future, you won't see him again.

He's already been here for three weeks, so why are you saying that? Im genuinely interested to know if there is good reason to keep him in for longer than he is able to tolerate without being seriously unhappy.

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Gladlynot · 29/04/2023 23:43

He’s a handsome boy.
If he’s happy having all the love and regular meals there’s no reason to think he won’t come back.
My TikTok feed is full of cat videos, many started off feral & have been taken in & loved. They are let out (or live out) but do come home.

Fourpaw · 30/04/2023 01:03

MrsSkylerWhite · 29/04/2023 22:41

He’s Tiger, obviously.
Gorgeous 😍

Totally ! Mrs SkylerWhite has it perfectly - he is Tiger.

Gladlynot · 13/05/2023 06:41

Has he been out yet @vipersnest1 ?

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vipersnest1 · 13/05/2023 11:41

Hi @Gladlynot, yes 'operation release the cat' went into action last weekend. In the end I just opened the door and let him go, but kept the door open. On Sunday, though, he decided to go on my garage roof and then couldn't work out to get down for a while! My heart was in my mouth to say the least! He's out during the day and I keep him in at night. He's a lot more settled now which is good.

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Jazzabel · 13/05/2023 12:05

If he doesn’t have a name yet I’d call him Nemo, it’s latin for nobody/nameless

he’s a gorgeous boy!

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