Doors are a human concept. They are part of the human home which is divided into rooms with walls. The door allow access to the rooms. But domestic cats which inherently have the character of their wild cat ancestor don’t … Continue reading →
Sometimes domestic cats gradually migrate to a new “owner”. I don’t think they “abandon” their owner in the same way that some people abandon their pet cat by dumping them by the roadside or outside a rescue centre or perhaps … Continue reading →
Background Humans often live in a row of houses with backyards and fences delineating their property boundary. Domestic cats don’t recognise boundaries. They just recognise space, the space that they claim as their own. It crosses human boundaries. They don’t … Continue reading →
ANALYSIS: Have you ever wondered if your cat eats prey outside of the home? A study carried out in South Africa indicates that domestic cats allowed outside, hunt and eat about 80% of their prey in situ and don’t bring … Continue reading →
How many times have domestic cat wandered back to their territory after they have moved to a new home a few miles away? Or if the move is many miles they may attempt to return and fail. They become lost … Continue reading →
Sheppey, UK: Seven years ago John and Jude Kinloch moved home from Gillingham to Sheppey, Kent, UK. After their move their cat, Tabs who was 12 at the time, disappeared. He was lost. It transpired that he had returned to … Continue reading →
This is an example of a domestic cat trying to return to his home range (the territory that he feels is his home) after his owner moved home. But he failed and got lost. I am sure that this happens … Continue reading →
ABC News San Diego have commented on an Australian survey of outdoor domestic cat wanderings and their conclusion is incorrect in my opinion. They say that domestic cats wander up to 2 miles and you should keep them inside at … Continue reading →
Larry the Cat has been at Number 10 Downing Street since November 2011. For those who aren’t sure, Number 10 Downing Street is the Prime Minister’s office and there is a flat above for the PM and his partner. Note: … Continue reading →
This is a little reminder of how close to the wild the domestic cat is. Well, at least my cat is. He’s about as near to the wild as any domestic cat can be. One night he brought in and … Continue reading →
