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Pet?
I have a cat that's a real mouser, and I was wondering what kind of a small pet I could get that he wouldn't kill. He catches rabbits almost as big as he is and he's good at getting birds, too. It would also be helpful to know how I can protect any kind of a small animal from him. Thanks!
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Hello,
Like the other advice a small dog would not be attractive to your cat, neither would anything that won't run from it. The reason your cat catches these animals is because of the chase. The cat plays with it before killing it. Bringing the catch home is just instinctive, some call it a gesture of love-like a gift.
A fish is a good small pet the cat cannot get to also. If you get a bird, get a Macaw. Anything smaller would need to be kept in a cage for protection. Your cat will not mess with big birds.
Good Luck!
-- Stay Hoenst
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Oh! I have a cat, also, only mine started off as a stray. Shes brought in three birds, two frogs, a rabbit, and countless mice. We talked to a few people about it and as it turns out;; theyre meant to be presents! Its a way for them to show their affection, just saying that theyre happy in the home. But I suggest getting a dog, or if you get a small rodent, etc, keep it in a cage?
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Well, it looks like the smallest pet you could get without your cat trying to kill it would be a small dog... maybe a ferret?
But as for other small pets (rodents and the like) keep them high and far away from him in cages that he couldn't open to save his life. Also, keep the door of the room the animal is in shut when you aren't there so he can't get in. And tell your family members to do the same.
Only allow the cat and the animal to be in the same room if you are there watching ever movement.
Hope that helps!
-Calli
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