We have just rehomed a 4 year old male cat from a shelter. Apparently his previous owners said they were moving and couldn't take him but apart from that we don't know much about him (except an allergy to fleas). He seems very friendly if a little bit spooked by new house (and kids) but can take himself off to sleep in my husband's jumper drawer (seems to be his safe place of choice). He is sociable and once the kids in bed come sit on the sofa, purr and be petted. We took him to the vet for his jab who said she thought he was neutered around 2ish as he is a big cat with a wide face (so in other words likely to demonstrate more masculine behaviours).
The problem is 2 weeks in - he is Desperate to get outside. Yowling at the windows, guarding the front door - it is becoming a bit tricky getting in out!!
The shelter said keep him in for 4 weeks as standard but honestly I think he will go bonkers by then (and us too) - it feels a but cruel. Would it be madness to try at 3 weeks?