You Can't Make a Barn Cat a House Cat

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[woahblackbettybamalam]

“It’s boring in here, nothing to murder!”
— Pablo, probably.

[sierrahestum]

Pablo being aggressive.. I was like yeah! He must hunt and in the absence of that activity.. ur arm is a good opponent. 😆😻

[PinkTigger]

You're so funny buying Pablo all the toys. My cats were happy with a cardboard box and paper sack. Of course, paper bag isn't sponsoring this video😉 You do take such wonderful care of all your animals!

[caseyleichter]

I'm amazed your cats played everything. The many toys I buy mine - they mostly ignore. Except the big, catnip filled bananas and cigars: those they love. And Pablo has serious work to do outside: re-establish his territory with inspection and markings!

[michalamuggiernst]

Pablo is a hunter and wants to play hunt. Seems like he has cabin fever.

[pqddachu]

I think Pablo is better off staying as an outdoor cat but just imagine him getting catnip

[IzzySarru]

I had a cat I got from my grandma that was mostly an outside cat. In his old age he hated going outside. Just wanted to be warm and comfy inside.

[LB-vlqn]

Pablo will be much happier outside. Upon regaining his freedom, he did what any self-respecting barn cat would do, which is to immediately and thoroughly inspect his entire territory to see who has been there and who is there now. Learn this well: upon entering any place, familiar or unfamiliar, the first thing a cat wants to know is, are there other cats here. Then, where are the hiding places. Finally, where are the necessaries: food, . water, and litter box (if indoors).
Also, cats have good eyesight but still generally don't recognize other cats, even close friends and relatives, until they get a good bead on their scent. That's why Pablo was wary of Mollie Murder Mittens and Ginny Barn Cat.
Finally, to avoid any potential gut issues, try to introduce new food slowly. Start by mixing it with the old food half and half, increasing the quantity of new food over the course of a week or so, depending on how well it's tolerated. Because even though a cat likes a food, if it gives them diarrhea it's a no go.
Morgan, if you're going to own cats you need to start thinking like a cat. The best crash course I can think of is to watch lots of Jackson Galaxy. He's got an answer for everything cat-related. Become his best friend.
Here's to Pablo's triumphant release - Cheers! ~ Lisa

[WinterC]

I love how the audio is so upbeat and the narration is also and Pablo is just like, "FATHER, I MUST MURDER!"

[piratekit]

My grandparents barn cat retired to semi-indoors in his senior years, living in the garage and sunroom most of the time but still prowling the yard for mice/rats/moles to hunt. He didn't care much for toys either, just wanted warm beds and treats. Pablo would probably appreciate coming indoors in his senior years, but he's got too much farm cat energy to live indoors all the time.

[lionclan]

the thing with outdoor cats is that no matter what they are always at risk of injury and death when you keep them outdoors, much higher than people realize, and its just something you can't really control. their life spans are shorter than indoor cats and its just something you have to accept if you're going to use cats as a way to control the pest population- they are there as an animal with a job after all.

i will say that for feral/semi-feral cats who can't live indoors, being a barn cat is a good idea for them. next time you need to add one to your farm maybe look to see if there's any programs for rehoming ferals to barns in your area/state or something similar, although of course a feral cat comes with its own sets of problems (still very doable in my opinion).

as for pablo, much like lil' barn cat he seems quite used to human company and could probably adjust to indoor cat life if that is something you choose for him in the future, albeit with ample play time to keep his play agressive in check cuz he just seems like a surprisingly high energy cat. he's still quite friendly with lil' if he's grooming her, and he's just being more aggressive with his play than she probably likes especially with her old injuries. his bites at you seem to just be the 'lets play im BOOORRREEEEDDDD' that cats just do when understimulated since he isnt growling/hissing with his ears pinned back (some cats will growl a bit if they're very unstimulated, one of my cats even do this when very energetic). all in all, pablo is just a VERY playful and energetic cat that you'd need to find ample outlets for if you were to make him an indoor cat in the future.

[pamelacolvin]

I caught a glimpse of Pablo remarking his territory at the very end of the video. He's got some work on his hands. Good to see him back on the job.

[novie]

While I will say, just for the comfort of anyone who's ever had an injured outdoor cat, that they're highly adaptable animals who can learn to live anywhere, I think that if Pablo heals up nicely and seems like he's functioning at full capacity, there's no reason not to let him go back to free-roaming!
But also, as the owner of a feral cat turned loving house cat, they may be adverse to change, but the most important part, if that is the road you decide to go down, would just be a lot of mental stimulation and play time! He's a working animal and he'll want to keep doing that, probably even when he does eventually retire as a little old man!

[samanthashaw]

He'll be more appreciative with being indoors when he's older. I'm glad he's doing well and going back outside!!

[JustAdude]

Glad you were able to get it detected and treated. You’re an awesome animal keeper.

[johnbailey]

Pablo is just not ready for the Retirment Home (house cat status). Thanks for the content.

[Annie_Annie__]

My cat got a similar cardboard house for Christmas.
I put it in front of a window and he *loves* it. The house gets warm on sunny afternoons so my cat naps in it. He uses it like a little cave.

He likes using the 2nd floor of it to stash all his little toys. He puts them there like a dragon with his hoard.

I was worried it was overpriced, but my cat seems to think it was worth every penny.

[praetoriancorps]

you could also try to make him a half indoor/outside cat. let him leave and enter the house when he pleases, at least if you're there to open the door for him.

[iskandartaib]

One thing cats LOVE is a bowl to sleep in. Anything a cat can fit in, as long as it's a bowl. You can even get scratcher-bowls.

[YankeeValleyOutdoors]

My cat was having the same problem Pablo had. Apparently it was from giving my cat tap water. The water has things in it from when they stripped. I switched to stream water, and haven't had a problem since.