Been sold a pup !!

[Mr.P]

Got asked to look after a cat that needed rehoming. Got told "it is an outdoor cat and won't be any trouble"... As soon as it was let out of the cat box, it made a beeline for a cupboard and hid up behind a stack of tinned food.

 

Over the last few weeks, it has emerged to stuff its face from the food bowl under the cover of darkness and make use of the litter tray. It has shown absolutely no interest in going outside, even after being shown an open door.

 

I'm wondering if it is worth getting a small pooch harness and taking the little beastie out for walkies....

[Grotesque]

 

Yep, think you've got the right idea

[Mr.P]

Picked up a small harness yesterday and put it on the beastie for a few minutes. She didn't seem to object wearing it (certainly didn't fight to get it off)... On removing it, she went off to sulk in the cupboard for an hour or so.

 

A few more days trying it on and I think she will be ready to take out on a leash.

[Grotesque]

Excellent! Let the training continue!!!

[Mr.P]

First attempt to take the beastie outside on Sunday saw us go a few paces out of the door. She promptly dug her claws in and bolted back inside to sulk in a new hiding place.

 

Today, being fairly warm and sunny, managed to get half way up the garden - No claws or bolting this time... Had a quick sniff of the air before a bird spooked her. Tail fluffed up and a slow slink back to the door ensued. No sulks this time, so I think we are making progress.