My handsome huge Maine Coon (Murray) is a recent addition to my cat family. He appears to be about 2.5-years old, and came to me from a shelter where they could tell me next to nothing about him, aside from what was visibly obvious. He's been with me for about a month, and has settled-in nicely - though he's still a bit cautious and jumpy (perhaps he always will be.)
Last night when I took the dog out for his nightly walk - Murray bolted out the door and into the night when we returned. It took over an hour to get him back into the house. I live on a main road in a small collegetown - which isnt a fast road, but is VERY busy. ALL of my cats are indoor only cats. Catching Murray was NOT easy... he'd just about get in range, and then dart off (laughing, Im sure)..... When I finally did get a hold of him - he hissed and scratched (and made me feel particularly unloved.) Any advice on how to keep a cat from bolting for freedom would be really appreciated. I was heartsick that he'd not find his way back home, or that he'd be hurt in traffic. Help.
Last night when I took the dog out for his nightly walk - Murray bolted out the door and into the night when we returned. It took over an hour to get him back into the house. I live on a main road in a small collegetown - which isnt a fast road, but is VERY busy. ALL of my cats are indoor only cats. Catching Murray was NOT easy... he'd just about get in range, and then dart off (laughing, Im sure)..... When I finally did get a hold of him - he hissed and scratched (and made me feel particularly unloved.) Any advice on how to keep a cat from bolting for freedom would be really appreciated. I was heartsick that he'd not find his way back home, or that he'd be hurt in traffic. Help.