Precerpt from Raising Happy Cat Families: Visiting Cats
Our nieghbor's cats sharing a warming mat on the catio. Precerpt (excerpt from prepublication book) from Raising Happy Cat Families by Luna Norwood -- When our neighbor moved out of town temporarily, we agreed to watch over her two cats for a few months. That simple act of kindness brought our cat family to ten—a number that might make some people’s fur stand on end. But for us, it was another opportunity to observe and learn from the complex, sometimes magical, world of inter-cat relationships. The two visitor cats were outdoor cats. Ours are strictly indoor, with access to a generously sized, fully enclosed catio—a screened-in haven that lets them safely enjoy fresh air, birdwatching, and sunshine. Fortunately, our neighbor admired our catio and dubbed it “cat heaven,” so it was only fitting that her girls started their stay out there. We didn’t rush anything. The visiting cats got the full run of the catio—ample space, privacy, and enrichment—while being physically...