I had 2 outside ferals that would not come in under any circumstances. I gave them shelter, food and heat in the winter. It worked well for them and me.
Cats think we are the dumbest creatures they know. Continually, we ask “Do you want to go out? Do you want to come in?” Cats want the door open, left open and for you to stand out of the way so it can see outside. :)
Cats going out isn’t much of a problem. If they hesitate at the door, a nudge with your foot help them make up their mind. Coming in is another story. Growing up, we had a solid front door with a small triangular window at the top. When the cat wanted to come in, she would climb up the screen and look in the little window. It was really wierd to see a cat face up in the window.
alasko 6 months ago
Call of the Mild.
Rhetorical_Question 6 months ago
Ludwig too smart?
markkahler52 6 months ago
But you’re leaving the door OPEN!!
Gizmo Cat 6 months ago
This is why I have an indoor cat.
AnneFackler 6 months ago
James Herriot wrote cat stories.
uhohlol 6 months ago
Rookie, don’t open the storm door until they are inches away.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member 6 months ago
To build a cat door.
John Smith 6 months ago
That’s when knowing how to pitch a softball comes in handy.
(I’m talking slow pitch, so don’t get upset)
[Traveler] Premium Member 6 months ago
A gentle nudge helps them decide
jasonsnakelover 6 months ago
Does Jimmy Johnson ever like to write about cats?
electricwes 6 months ago
Walked in the house last night and saw the cat bowl, which was odd…I didn’t think they could pick up the ball. ;-)
NeedaChuckle Premium Member 6 months ago
I had 2 outside ferals that would not come in under any circumstances. I gave them shelter, food and heat in the winter. It worked well for them and me.
Kirk Barnes Premium Member 6 months ago
I give mine a 3-count count down. They’ve learned that that means the door is fixing to close.
mrblanche 6 months ago
That’s because all cats hear the call of the wild…but the wild they hear calling is not the modern world with cars, large dogs, cruel people, etc.
joe.altmaier 6 months ago
I would open the door for the count of three, then close it.Our cats learned to make a dash for it, or no luck for another hour.
Jonmouk 6 months ago
More like “Shrug off the Wild”….
tomfromthe50s 6 months ago
This seems to be a reference to “To Build A Fire” by Jack London about a man with his dog in a sub-zero wilderness. (I read it in high school.)
thegreat.gildersleeve 6 months ago
Well done, Jimmy, Well done!
sobrown51 6 months ago
He just wanted a quick look out the front door, No interest in going out.
artjohn42 6 months ago
Just as you relax in your chair with your coffee, there will be scratching and desperate yowling to be let out.
Spoonbone 6 months ago
I love panel two. Luddie is looking up at her, going “Yeah? So?”
mistercatworks 6 months ago
Cats think we are the dumbest creatures they know. Continually, we ask “Do you want to go out? Do you want to come in?” Cats want the door open, left open and for you to stand out of the way so it can see outside. :)
MuddyUSA Premium Member 6 months ago
Their cat does not like the call of the wild…....
Steverino Premium Member 6 months ago
Cats going out isn’t much of a problem. If they hesitate at the door, a nudge with your foot help them make up their mind. Coming in is another story. Growing up, we had a solid front door with a small triangular window at the top. When the cat wanted to come in, she would climb up the screen and look in the little window. It was really wierd to see a cat face up in the window.
greenlynn Premium Member 6 months ago
There are no cats mentioned in the Bible. I think that explains a lot.
Ceeg22 Premium Member 6 months ago
How about not letting him go out at all