A Cat Problem (of a problem cat - not the boat kind)

flagold":28jblc9k said:
https://youtu.be/uNdXlaID8II

You guys and gals are good at solving problems . . . The cat is hiding things, and a lot of them!
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I had a different problem one time with a dog who would run like a maniac and hide under the couch when he was in trouble. One time he was angry and pulled bits of the carpet up under there. My solution for that problem might work for your problem - I built a frame out a 1x4's that fit nicely under the couch. It wasn't visible behind the skirt of the couch and it kept the dog out. If fact it was so difficult to see that after I put it under the couch, I waited for him to do something wrong, yelled and him and watched as he ran towards the couch to duck under the skirt. He found the 1x4 frame when his head encountered it at full sprint. He never tried to hide under there again.
 
rogerbum":b4udhv1e said:
flagold":b4udhv1e said:
https://youtu.be/uNdXlaID8II

You guys and gals are good at solving problems . . . The cat is hiding things, and a lot of them!
Click to expand...
I had a different problem one time with a dog who would run like a maniac and hide under the couch when he was in trouble. One time he was angry and pulled bits of the carpet up under there. My solution for that problem might work for your problem - I built a frame out a 1x4's that fit nicely under the couch. It wasn't visible behind the skirt of the couch and it kept the dog out. If fact it was so difficult to see that after I put it under the couch, I waited for him to do something wrong, yelled and him and watched as he ran towards the couch to duck under the skirt. He found the 1x4 frame when his head encountered it at full sprint. He never tried to hide under there again.
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That has been suggested on the video comments also and would work except that she also is sticking stuff in the sides of the chairs (and my shoes as shown). Some have said this is just normal quirky cat behavior - maybe so. We've never had a full-time inside cat, we don't know what's normal or not. Thanks though, Roger!
 
I'm not a cat expert, but we have had cats in our home since 1982. Like people, they each have unique personalities. An active cat needs stimulation - if your kitty is manic about stashing stuff, you might see how it does if you play with him/her with those toys. The "red dot" play time can be entertaining at first, but cats get frustrated when they can't catch their play prey.

Our little Izzy will bat something under the couch... and then meow that she wants some help in getting her toy back. That is interaction. I have run though the house dragging a thin rope that she can chase. She has her favorite "batting" toy and her "baby" that she just likes to have with her.

Indoor cats still need exposure to the outdoors, whether it is going out on a leash or having a cat patio where they can see what's going on around them.

Most cats are kitten(ish) until around 2 years old; really active until 8 or 9, then get more mellow with time.

Try playing with the kitty with its favorite toy - giving him/her a reason to keep that toy out.
 
We cats like guys like Wild Blue. My friend Molly lived with WB and now Izzy is lucky to be his critter.

It's true we have our kooky cat customs and quirky queeks that dogs and some humans just watch with befuddlement. But we know there's perfect order and purpose in collecting and securing our capture in hidden-away places. I used to do that too, but moved to competitive prey sometime in early adolescence. I'm 17 and I just proudly hauled home a plump, delicious, long-tailed rat for my temporary amusement. (I don't like those phony battery operated jobs.) My human was excited, too, because he really shouted while we played chase. I'm going to go get another one maybe tonight.

The cat
 
Probably a mix of all the above. I got this a few days ago and it made a lot of sense as well:

You have a very special cat, indeed. A a real sweetie with lots of intelligence, energy, and personality. My theory on the hording under the couch is she is collecting prey, for later use by her and for YOU! If she were an outdoor cat, she is the type of cat that would present you with dead mice as a token of her affection. Take good care of her, keep her inside, and she will be a treasured pet and companion for many years to come.

Thanks all for your replies and patience.
 
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