Hi,
We have 2 adopted sisters, one noisy (Shelley) and one timid (Sassie)... they are about 4 years old and have settled in really well...
They are allowed out via a cat flap and due to Shelley being so vocal we've had to let the catflap be unlocked overnight so that she can go out. If we lock it she will put up with if until about 4:30am and then start complaining big time by 'digging' through the door and mewing).
Since Shelley has been off on her night time adventures Sassie has developed the habit of 'bashing' the catflap. I think she's pushing it with her paw so that it swings and makes a right old racket. I'm not sure if it means she wants to go out (she knows how to use the catflap?!) or if she wants attention (sometimes we get up and ask
her to stop it but she's all chirpy and pleased to see us).
Basically we seem to be stuck between:
- locking the catflap and being woken up at 4:30am
- leaving it unlocked and being woken by the bashing at random intervals
We're both really tired
and not sure what to do for the best... I don't know how we can train Sassie to stop bashing if she's pleased to see us (I don't fanchy my chances at getting out of bed, finding my spec and then squirting her with water before she's forgotten what it was all about!) As for Shelley, she has litter and food and toys by the bucket load but just wants to go and play.
Any suggestions?! Is there maybe a silent cat-flap - that would be something!!!
Many thanks
Rose
PS - these forums are great!
We have 2 adopted sisters, one noisy (Shelley) and one timid (Sassie)... they are about 4 years old and have settled in really well...
They are allowed out via a cat flap and due to Shelley being so vocal we've had to let the catflap be unlocked overnight so that she can go out. If we lock it she will put up with if until about 4:30am and then start complaining big time by 'digging' through the door and mewing).
Since Shelley has been off on her night time adventures Sassie has developed the habit of 'bashing' the catflap. I think she's pushing it with her paw so that it swings and makes a right old racket. I'm not sure if it means she wants to go out (she knows how to use the catflap?!) or if she wants attention (sometimes we get up and ask
Basically we seem to be stuck between:
- locking the catflap and being woken up at 4:30am
- leaving it unlocked and being woken by the bashing at random intervals
We're both really tired
Any suggestions?! Is there maybe a silent cat-flap - that would be something!!!
Many thanks
Rose
PS - these forums are great!