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Why is my indoor cat so interested in feral cats?
I have an indoor-only cat, but my neighborhood has many feral cats. Whenever there's a feral scuffle outside, my cat gets very excited and will watch out the window at full attention, even long after the scuffle is over. I have not seen him become aggressive when this happens, and he has no interest in going outside. Is this standard cat curiosity, or could he be eager for other feline companionship? (He is an only cat, but I believe he was originally rescued from a cat-hoarder.)
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on Jun 28th 2010
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I think this is pretty normal behaviour. If my cats hear a scuffle outside they all rush over to the nearest window to check it out. They appear a little anxious and watch intently which sounds like what your cat is doing. I think they are not really wanting to get involved but are on full alert in case the scuffle comes into their territory / the house.
I think if he was craving companionship he'd be trying to get outside or play with the outside cats through the glass. After being at a horders with a lot of other cats he probably enjoys the attention you give him.
If you think he'd enoy a cat friend and can take in another cat you should check out your local shelter and look for another adult cat who is good with other cats. Many rescues/shelters have group rooms where you can be sure the cats are good with other cats and the volunteers can usually tell you more about the cats personalities. Most places are bursting at the seams at the moment so its a good time to adopt.
Freckles (1993-2011) answered on Jun 28th.
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I assume he's been neutered. If not, do it without delay. It's a cheap and simple procedure. And I find that most cats prefer to have at least one companion. Your local shelter people will introduce you to a cat who will be able to get along with your present cat. Two cats are not a financial burden. I have thirteen at this point, and am having problems. They all more or less get along with each other, but the food...the toilets...you get the idea. I think your kitty would like a housemate.
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This is one I can relate to, as I feed a feral colony of 7 cats (who I've had spayed/neutered, etc.) on my front porch every morning and evening. My cat actually got out one morning and sat and watched them eat! I didn't even know she was missing for about 15 minutes. Another time she got out and they all ran away from her. I think she thought they were there to play with her and actually looked upset that they left. My cat has two window perches and she is more interested in what is going on outside when she knows the feral cats are around. She doesn't mind that they are there and seems to understand when I tell her that they need me to take care of them. In the morning my cat will actually run to the front door, look out the glass and tap on it as if to say "my mom is making your breakfast"! It is too funny. I often think of getting her another companion as well, but my husband and I really spoil her and like only having one cat.
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