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We plan on bringing our Dog and Cat when we move to the UK.  Our cat was required to have her front claws removed for an apartment we used to rent, and we did it [reluctantly, but she's fine].  We do not allow her outside, so it wasn't a big deal.  She was born in Colorado [where there are no fleas due to altitude], so she's ALLERGIC to fleas and going outside, even with treatment, usually means her getting bitten, having a reaction, losing her hair, and probably getting sick for a while until we get rid of them.  It isn't pretty.

So I read that in the UK cats have a 'right' to roam and go outside, but is it required that we let her go out?  In our case it's sort of cruel, plus she doesn't have claws :/

Also, I know it's not allowed to have your cat declawed, but can  you bring a declawed cat into the UK? I can't find official rules.

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Re: Stricktly Indoor front paws Declawed cat, what are the rules?
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2013, 06:46:17 PM »
No, you can keep your cat indoors if you prefer.
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Re: Stricktly Indoor front paws Declawed cat, what are the rules?
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2013, 09:24:00 PM »
My cat never set a paw outside from the day she arrived until she passed away last March. She went to the vet of course, but in her carrier. She was a VERY happy kitty.
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Re: Stricktly Indoor front paws Declawed cat, what are the rules?
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2013, 11:01:43 PM »
No, why would you be required to let your cat out in the UK? Cats have the right to roam here in the US too! That doesn't mean you have to let your cat outside if you don't want to.
My cat is a strictly indoor cat too, her little paws have never touched the earth and never will no matter what country she is in!  ;D


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Re: Stricktly Indoor front paws Declawed cat, what are the rules?
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2013, 05:37:07 AM »
Our cat was strictly an indoor cat as well. 
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Re: Stricktly Indoor front paws Declawed cat, what are the rules?
« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2013, 10:29:11 AM »
Indoor cats are fine.  Yes, you can bring in a declawed cat into the UK.


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Re: Stricktly Indoor front paws Declawed cat, what are the rules?
« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2013, 11:44:12 AM »
No problem having an indoor cat. The "right to roam" basically means that neighbours can't take action against you if your cat goes into their yard, which they could if it was a dog. Similarly cats can roam in the street but dogs can't
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Re: Stricktly Indoor front paws Declawed cat, what are the rules?
« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2013, 12:52:27 PM »
Quote from: Daily Mail, 8th October 1946
It was held by Judge Crosthwaite at Liverpool County Court that the cat has a right to prowl. J. E. Withers tenant of a ground floor flat in St. George’s Road, Hightown, Liverpool, sought an injunction against her tenant of the flat above, to keep the cat under control and claimed damages. For Mrs. C.’s cat, it was said, got into Mrs. W. ‘s, fiat ate mincepies and fish, got on to a bed, and scratched the bedpost. For the plaintiff it was contended that a cat was in the same category as a dog, and it was the owner’s duty to keep it under control. For Mrs. C. it was argued that an owner was not liable for a cat’s actions "when trespassing and following its natural propensities." Judgement was given for Mrs. C. with costs.


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Re: Stricktly Indoor front paws Declawed cat, what are the rules?
« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2013, 04:09:45 PM »
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For Mrs. C.’s cat, it was said, got into Mrs. W. ‘s, fiat
The cat got into Mrs W's Fiat?

Wonder if this was the culprit by any chance?



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Re: Stricktly Indoor front paws Declawed cat, what are the rules?
« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2013, 05:49:54 PM »
All of you with indoor cats, I have just one question...HOW?? Seriously, as soon as our windows were open, the cat was out! He even jumped from the second floor window (I didn't say he was smart). I suppose if you have the small windows that only open at the top, that would work, but we have just the plain windows that open out only and of course no screens. I would find it impossible to keep kitty in! Our cats were always indoor kitties in the US.
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Re: Stricktly Indoor front paws Declawed cat, what are the rules?
« Reply #10 on: July 06, 2013, 06:36:05 PM »
All of you with indoor cats, I have just one question...HOW?? Seriously, as soon as our windows were open, the cat was out! He even jumped from the second floor window (I didn't say he was smart). I suppose if you have the small windows that only open at the top, that would work, but we have just the plain windows that open out only and of course no screens. I would find it impossible to keep kitty in! Our cats were always indoor kitties in the US.

I just don't open the windows. I can't reach them without a stepladder, anyway.

Hopefully some day I'll move to a better flat with windows I can reach, and then I'll get/make some kind of screens for them.


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Re: Stricktly Indoor front paws Declawed cat, what are the rules?
« Reply #11 on: July 06, 2013, 06:54:23 PM »
All of you with indoor cats, I have just one question...HOW?? Seriously, as soon as our windows were open, the cat was out! He even jumped from the second floor window (I didn't say he was smart). I suppose if you have the small windows that only open at the top, that would work, but we have just the plain windows that open out only and of course no screens. I would find it impossible to keep kitty in! Our cats were always indoor kitties in the US.

DH's apartment is on the second floor, so I do wonder if my own little kitkat would jump out the window, I don't think she would, more chance of her not paying attention and tumbling out! Bless her, but she is an easily distracted kitkat!
 I am more worried about my little dog taking a dive out the window, so DH and I are definitely going to have to get creative and get some sort of screens up for the windows, to keep my balance deficient animals on the right side of the walls!


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Re: Stricktly Indoor front paws Declawed cat, what are the rules?
« Reply #12 on: July 07, 2013, 03:54:49 AM »
All of you with indoor cats, I have just one question...HOW?? Seriously, as soon as our windows were open, the cat was out! He even jumped from the second floor window (I didn't say he was smart). I suppose if you have the small windows that only open at the top, that would work, but we have just the plain windows that open out only and of course no screens. I would find it impossible to keep kitty in! Our cats were always indoor kitties in the US.

Already thought of this: Screens!  I plan on installing screens on all of our windows [will hopefully keep fleas out, as well].  As I've done this before in a house the landlord just wouldn't pay for it, I don't think it will be a problem.  I will be purchasing screen and packing it in our crate before we leave ;)
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Re: Stricktly Indoor front paws Declawed cat, what are the rules?
« Reply #13 on: July 07, 2013, 08:00:07 AM »
You can get netting type "screens" for doors and windows at Aldi here.  Haven't tried them so don't know how effective they would be, especially if your dog or cat spotted a squirrel or something and made a mad leap.  The other thing to consider is the wide variation in the size and shape of windows in British housing.
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Re: Stricktly Indoor front paws Declawed cat, what are the rules?
« Reply #14 on: July 07, 2013, 04:52:57 PM »
Already thought of this: Screens!  I plan on installing screens on all of our windows [will hopefully keep fleas out, as well].  As I've done this before in a house the landlord just wouldn't pay for it, I don't think it will be a problem.  I will be purchasing screen and packing it in our crate before we leave ;)

All the places I have lived, the windows open out...  I would LOVE screens but cannot figure a solution unless I want to duct tape screening to the frame after I open the window...  So instead cats are locked out of the room when windows or doors are open.  With "supervision" they are pretty good about not making a run for it (says the girl who just ran across her garden literally hearding cats back inside.....)


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