Talk to me about invisible fences - for cats?

[Anonymous]

Can they be used safely without terrifying the cat?
I think we need one to keep our indoor from becoming a squished outdoor.

[Anonymous]

Are you worried about the cat sneaking outside? Or are you wanting to allow the cat to go outdoors?

I've never known someone to use an invisible fence for a cat. Sorry I can't help.

[Anonymous]

Don't know about how they work--cats are wily and I'd worry more that the cat wouldn't be contained than that the shock would scare the cat.

I'd also worry plenty about the dangers to a cat in your very own yard--most areas around here have plenty of cat predators.

My advice: work harder at household routines to keep your cat indoors.

[Anonymous]

My neighbors have one for their two cats. Seems to work well. They always used to end up in our yard or up a tree and that doesn't happen anymore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Don't know about how they work--cats are wily and I'd worry more that the cat wouldn't be contained than that the shock would scare the cat.

I'd also worry plenty about the dangers to a cat in your very own yard--most areas around here have plenty of cat predators.

My advice: work harder at household routines to keep your cat indoors.

That's very amusing. You're clearly a dog owner.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Don't know about how they work--cats are wily and I'd worry more that the cat wouldn't be contained than that the shock would scare the cat.

I'd also worry plenty about the dangers to a cat in your very own yard--most areas around here have plenty of cat predators.

My advice: work harder at household routines to keep your cat indoors.

That's very amusing. You're clearly a dog owner.

Most definitely not a dog owner, but fanatical about keeping my cats on the right side of the doors (the inside). But cats are probably like toddlers--some are runners and some aren't, and mine aren't. Also I know that my neighborhood is a habitat for foxes and raptors, who might consider at least one of my cats to be a nice tasty snack.

[Anonymous]

My old neighbor looked into it and the fence company said the invisible fences do not work well for cats. The signal only goes up so high and cats are great about climbing trees to get out or finding another little "hole" for escaping.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My old neighbor looked into it and the fence company said the invisible fences do not work well for cats. The signal only goes up so high and cats are great about climbing trees to get out or finding another little "hole" for escaping.

That is helpful. They are resourceful creatures, that's for sure.

[Anonymous]

They make outdoor "playpens" for cats that allow them some mobility but they are still contained. Check Wayfair and Overstock.

[Anonymous]

My friend's cats love their screened porch.

That said, growing up we always had an outdoor cat. Once they get into the adult phase they definitely keep closer to home. By the time the get middle aged/old, they almost always just stay around their own yard.

Cats really prefer being outside. It is their natural habitat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They make outdoor "playpens" for cats that allow them some mobility but they are still contained. Check Wayfair and Overstock.

I will check this out - thanks!