I have (am the guardian of) 2 cats. The oldest I found by the dumpster in my apt complex at about 6-8 was old. He's a BEAUTIFUL gold, tan, black and white mackerel/spotted American/domestic shorthair with possible Bengal crossbreeding. He was very clean and wearing a flea collar and I'm sure someone just let him get away. He's now 9.5-10 months. My second cat is a ultra cute classic black and white tuxedo American/Domestic shorthair mix.I got him at 5 weeks, he's now almost 7
5 months. I live in a 1 bedroom apt and they have been exclusively indoor cats save for when I accompany them on the stairwell (3rd story) to get a little fresh air and taste of the outside world. They have always seemed rather content and happy as I try and play/ bond with them daily but recently they seem more and more difficult to entertain and have their attention kept. I've bought numerous toys and interactive wands over the months as well as 2 nice trees and 2 cat beds but I'm concerned that eventually their going to become bored and depressed. I do plan on training them to do a couple of tricks and was also considering leash training them. I was also considering possibly just letting them roam freely outside at some point. I'm aware of the risk and dangers as well as life ex poop expectancy of indoor vs outdoor cats. One of my concerns with outside exposure is that they would still be kept inside the vast majority of the time and that they would be totally discontent indoors as a result of being exposed regularly to the outdoors. That is to say that it's better that they not know what their missing. These are my first indoor cats. I was raised in the country and always had outdoor cats that came and went as they pleased. Honestly, I've never been much of an animal person however I've always considered myself a cat person (vs dogs). I'm REALLY surprised at the level I've bonded worth these little critters and misty of all just want them to be content. In that vein I would give them away if I could find what I consider the optimal indoor/outdoor situation. I would appreciate any advice from experienced cat people who may have experienced the same concerns in the past. Thanks
5 months. I live in a 1 bedroom apt and they have been exclusively indoor cats save for when I accompany them on the stairwell (3rd story) to get a little fresh air and taste of the outside world. They have always seemed rather content and happy as I try and play/ bond with them daily but recently they seem more and more difficult to entertain and have their attention kept. I've bought numerous toys and interactive wands over the months as well as 2 nice trees and 2 cat beds but I'm concerned that eventually their going to become bored and depressed. I do plan on training them to do a couple of tricks and was also considering leash training them. I was also considering possibly just letting them roam freely outside at some point. I'm aware of the risk and dangers as well as life ex poop expectancy of indoor vs outdoor cats. One of my concerns with outside exposure is that they would still be kept inside the vast majority of the time and that they would be totally discontent indoors as a result of being exposed regularly to the outdoors. That is to say that it's better that they not know what their missing. These are my first indoor cats. I was raised in the country and always had outdoor cats that came and went as they pleased. Honestly, I've never been much of an animal person however I've always considered myself a cat person (vs dogs). I'm REALLY surprised at the level I've bonded worth these little critters and misty of all just want them to be content. In that vein I would give them away if I could find what I consider the optimal indoor/outdoor situation. I would appreciate any advice from experienced cat people who may have experienced the same concerns in the past. Thanks
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