The problem with living in the basement is that:Originally Posted by mimi3908
I hope you give the cat a chance... worst come to worst is that the cat continues to live in basement, and by all accounts, it appears to be okay living the way it is. Ideally, the cat shouldn't have been kept there for such a long time but can't turn back the clock. I don't see what is the big deal that the cat is in a basement, and for someone to generalize that old age and adaptability issue being a reason to put the cat down is downright sad to hear.
1. It's hiding there in fear. So it's basically constantly stressed.
2. There are small spaces in the basement that it could get stuck in.
3. Lack of socialization has led to an almost feral state, and if the cat did bolt outside, it might not come back.