How do I keep Houdini cat contained while workmen in apartment?

[Anonymous]

This cat can open bedroom and bathroom doors with the type of lock we have. Management has scheduled three days of work next month. They are not consecutive or we would board. She injured her nose during short lockups in the hard carrier to go to the vet. I bought a soft sided kennel online. She shredded through the netting in four hours. What other options exist?

[Anonymous]

Can a friend keep her for a couple of days? Or maybe Rover?

[Anonymous]

Could you put the cat in a kennel? Pet daycare?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can a friend keep her for a couple of days? Or maybe Rover?

Rover boards dogs, not cats. Maybe because cats hide?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can a friend keep her for a couple of days? Or maybe Rover?

Rover boards dogs, not cats. Maybe because cats hide?

I didn't know that. Do you have a friend, neighbor, co-worker, someone who can help you for these days?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Could you put the cat in a kennel? Pet daycare?

It’s not three consecutive days. It’s 11/5, 11/13, and 11/22. I’d have to take time off work three different days next month to check her in when the kennel or boarding opens. I’m a teacher. We must take 3.5 hours of leave at a minimum to ensure we get a sub

I was unsuccessful in trying to get the work rescheduled to three days in a row or done Thanksgiving week.

[Anonymous]

Get a different lock. Maybe a deadbolt at the top ouside.

[Anonymous]

How about a door stopper wedged on the outside of the door, so even if he can get the door handle open, he can't get the door open.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can a friend keep her for a couple of days? Or maybe Rover?

Rover boards dogs, not cats. Maybe because cats hide?

I didn't know that. Do you have a friend, neighbor, co-worker, someone who can help you for these days?

Unfortunately, no. Everyone else we know has dogs or lives in a no pet building.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How about a door stopper wedged on the outside of the door, so even if he can get the door handle open, he can't get the door open.

this guy:

https://www.amazon.com/Shepherd-Hardware-9133-Heavy-Rubber/dp/B00004YOHN/ref=sr_1_6?crid=D0QOWKELMMI3&keywords=wedge+door+stop&qid=1572208749&sprefix=wedge+door%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-6

There are a million other styles, but the general shape.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How about a door stopper wedged on the outside of the door, so even if he can get the door handle open, he can't get the door open.

The doors open inward. Will that still work? I use one to keep her from opening certain doors from the outside. I’m going to try it now. Will let you know. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How about a door stopper wedged on the outside of the door, so even if he can get the door handle open, he can't get the door open.

The doors open inward. Will that still work? I use one to keep her from opening certain doors from the outside. I’m going to try it now. Will let you know. Thanks!

No, then that won't work. How about this
https://www.amazon.com/Safety-Innovations-Child-Deluxe-Interior/dp/B012BR4TGA/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=child+door+lock&qid=1572209001&sr=8-12

[Anonymous]

Install an eye hook on the outside of the door. The hole can easily be filled with putty and covered with a little paint when you are done. Cheap and effective.

[Anonymous]

Didn't read all of the replies, but can you baby gate her in a room? I know cats can climb (so can my dogs), so I have to stack gates on top of each other, covering the whole height of the doorway. Just a thought.

[Anonymous]

Tie a long piece of ribbon/twine/string around inside bathroom door knob, shut door with twine between frame & door, tie tightly to a doorknob across the hallway. Even if cat opens door knob the door will be tied shut.