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Re: My Red-Belly, Johnnie
Posted by Sherry on 2/17/06

All right then - After reading all of your most helpful advice - I can
say that it would be a good idea to keep the cat closed up in another
room if the bird is on the floor exploring. I've had the cat since she
was 3 - 1/2 years old. She was given up for adoption because her
owners had two miniature pinchers who picked on her. I don't know if
she's ever been outside - not that I know of - I have never had her
outside since I've had her. I think that instict is so ingrained in
some cats that no matter how 'domesticated' they may seem - the
wildness will come out if conditions are right. And, I believe it's
true that it is not the cat's fault. It would be entirely my fault if
I thought my cat wouldn't dare hurt the bird. So, Thanks - I'll be
very careful. Now, my toy poodle is a big baby and would never harm
the bird!

On 2/17/06, cheryl wrote:
> On 2/17/06, Sherry wrote:
>> Ok, guys - so how did you keep your cats from going for your bird
>> (s)? Did they just leave the bird(s) alone from the beginning or
>> did you have to teach them somehow? I want everyone to live in
>> harmony!
>>
>> Sherry
>>
>>
> Sherry,
>
> since your cat has clearly shown you just how strong her instinct is,
> you need to be extra careful, and always make sure that she is behind
> a securely closed door at all times when the birds are out. after
> seeing your cat make a beeline for your bird within seconds of it
> being on the floor, I'd never trust it with the birds again, ever.
> you need to keep everythign completely supervised 100&37; of the
time,
> no matter how long the cat acts "good"

Posts on this thread, including this one

• My Red-Belly, Johnnie, 2/16/06, by Sherry.
• Re: My Red-Belly, Johnnie, 2/16/06, by John.
• Re: My Red-Belly, Johnnie, 2/16/06, by Michael L.
• Re: My Red-Belly, Johnnie, 2/17/06, by Debby.
• Re: My Red-Belly, Johnnie, 2/17/06, by Sherry.
• Re: Sherry, 2/17/06, by Debby.
• Re: Sherry, 2/17/06, by Michael L.
• Re: Sherry, 2/17/06, by Fran.
• Re: My Red-Belly, Johnnie, 2/17/06, by Cheryl.
• Re: My Red-Belly, Johnnie, 2/17/06, by Michael L.
• Re: My Red-Belly, Johnnie, 2/17/06, by cheryl.
• Re: My Red-Belly, Johnnie, 2/17/06, by Sherry.
• Re: Sherry, 2/21/06, by Jim.