Is it cruel to make a cat sleep in a different room?


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txgreenant asked:


I am taking care of a cat, but I do not enjoy the cat sleeping with me. Usually the cat wakes me up multiple times and it is driving me insane. Is it cruel to make the cat sleep in a different room (the cat’s previous owner let the cat sleep with them)?
I have noticed that the cat will cry if I put the cat in another room with a bed for him, but wouldn’t he get used to the new arrangement? He just wants to play all night, lol.
Thanks for the ideas!

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9 Responses to “Is it cruel to make a cat sleep in a different room?”

  1. Smuag Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 4:49 am

    Its not cruel, but it is impractical. If the cat wants to sleep in the same room with you, she will simply cry and whine until you open the door. Smuag

  2. Ash Says:
    March 12th, 2010 at 3:03 am

    I do not think it is cruel as long as the cat has access to food and a liter box and can be let out first thing in the morning. Make sure the cat has something soft to lay on, a pet bed, a chair anything, because you would not want to have to lay on the floor every night. Ash

  3. Alex Says:
    March 13th, 2010 at 4:51 am

    noits not Alex

  4. Keica Says:
    March 13th, 2010 at 8:09 am

    Wy dont u get a little cat bed for her and put some kitty nip and stuff in it so thye know to sleep there Keica

  5. Don't breed or buy Says:
    March 14th, 2010 at 11:11 pm

    Our Bedroom Door is shut at night when we sleep. The cats and dogs have free reign on everything else. I don’t see why not. Don’t breed or buy

  6. lois b Says:
    March 16th, 2010 at 4:27 am

    You got to do what you’ve got to do. Put cat toys and a kitty bed in another room so that you can get some sleep. Please remember to leave it access to the litter box. lois b

  7. leslina42 Says:
    March 16th, 2010 at 12:50 pm

    It isn’t cruel, but I understand how conflicting it may be. I am the pet parent of two felines and allowed the cats to sleep in my bed for a long time before the middle of the night antics became tiresome. As Ash stated, as long as the cat has adequate food and water to get through the evening and a soft place where it can knead and be comfortable it will adapt to its new environment. leslina42

  8. kittyslave23 Says:
    March 20th, 2010 at 12:38 am

    It is not cruel. But trust me, if the cat is used to sleeping with someone/you, they can make your life miserable by their yowling all night until they get IN to sleep with you. I had that experience. It was no fun! So, for the time I was caring for the cat, I let it sleep with me.

    Me… kittyslave23… I know my place. kittyslave23

  9. TwIlIgHtFaNtEaMeDwArD:D Says:
    March 21st, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    great information site for it!! hope i helped :D TwIlIgHtFaNtEaMeDwArD:D

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