Sarahstar66
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Our gotcha day isn't until the end of March, but I'm too excited not to be preparing the house already. And I just think you can never start too soon with these things. I guess my big picture question is: just how curious IS your Sphynx?
My boyfriend and I both work during the day. He usually leaves a little later and gets home much earlier than I do, so the kitten won't be alone for too long, but I am worried about what all she may get into while we're away. We have already lined up a cat tree with a little condo and plenty of toys for her to keep in our living room, and we will probably keep her food in that area also. So I'm hopeful that her attention will remain close by and she won't get into trouble somewhere else. My boyfriend is pretty adamant about setting up the litter box in our back guest room, so it's not too stinky in the main areas of the house. I'm fine with this, however, that room is the area I use to get ready in the morning. I keep all my clothes, jewelry, makeup, hair products and styling tools in there. My necklaces hang out in the open on a jewelry rack and there are wires around from my styling tools, but I try to keep things pretty organized (mostly everything has a drawer to go in) so my vanity isn't too cluttered. I would also make sure we close our bedroom and bathroom doors, but she'd still have total access to the living room, kitchen, and guest room. It just seems like an overwhelming amount of space for such a small kitty to explore. And I just keep thinking about what they say about cats and curiosity...
Do you think she will be ok with so much free range in our home? Or should I convince my boyfriend to allow the litter box in the living room with her other things, so I can gate off that room until one of us gets home? What are good tips on keeping a kitten safe in your house while you're away?
Thanks in advance!
My boyfriend and I both work during the day. He usually leaves a little later and gets home much earlier than I do, so the kitten won't be alone for too long, but I am worried about what all she may get into while we're away. We have already lined up a cat tree with a little condo and plenty of toys for her to keep in our living room, and we will probably keep her food in that area also. So I'm hopeful that her attention will remain close by and she won't get into trouble somewhere else. My boyfriend is pretty adamant about setting up the litter box in our back guest room, so it's not too stinky in the main areas of the house. I'm fine with this, however, that room is the area I use to get ready in the morning. I keep all my clothes, jewelry, makeup, hair products and styling tools in there. My necklaces hang out in the open on a jewelry rack and there are wires around from my styling tools, but I try to keep things pretty organized (mostly everything has a drawer to go in) so my vanity isn't too cluttered. I would also make sure we close our bedroom and bathroom doors, but she'd still have total access to the living room, kitchen, and guest room. It just seems like an overwhelming amount of space for such a small kitty to explore. And I just keep thinking about what they say about cats and curiosity...
Do you think she will be ok with so much free range in our home? Or should I convince my boyfriend to allow the litter box in the living room with her other things, so I can gate off that room until one of us gets home? What are good tips on keeping a kitten safe in your house while you're away?
Thanks in advance!