I have 2 rescues, street cats from Fla. They have been with me 3 months now and both mom and kitten are less than 2 yrs old.
The have a large area of 6 rooms with 2 big enclosed porch areas to sit outside in the sun and get air and watch the bird feeder and all birds and squirrels visiting it in the yard...lots of trees,dogs walking by and sites to see.
But they seem like they are always meowing and whining.... not for food, not for toys,not for my attention, not for treats. Just whining! The only thing I can do is tire them out with playful interaction and let them nap.
There are NO outdoor cats in my area and I notice from the neighborhood news list that people are reporting escaped house cats every day!
My question: Is it possible for a former stray or street cat to ever be content staying indoors or will it eventually mean harness training for trips and walks . Right now they are too small and will slither out of the harness.
I have a relative that says the behavior and discontent will gradually get worse as time goes on.
What say you?
The have a large area of 6 rooms with 2 big enclosed porch areas to sit outside in the sun and get air and watch the bird feeder and all birds and squirrels visiting it in the yard...lots of trees,dogs walking by and sites to see.
But they seem like they are always meowing and whining.... not for food, not for toys,not for my attention, not for treats. Just whining! The only thing I can do is tire them out with playful interaction and let them nap.
There are NO outdoor cats in my area and I notice from the neighborhood news list that people are reporting escaped house cats every day!
My question: Is it possible for a former stray or street cat to ever be content staying indoors or will it eventually mean harness training for trips and walks . Right now they are too small and will slither out of the harness.
I have a relative that says the behavior and discontent will gradually get worse as time goes on.
What say you?