Little cat humor - reacting to newly installed cat door

[Margaret CPA in OH]

[SaraEA]

Couldn't view the link, but I have to wonder about the logic of a cat door.  Cats go outdoors and catch all sorts of things.  Some cats eat them.  I had a black cat who did just that but preferred the comfort of the carpet to devour the meal.  I'd let him in and not always notice the mole/vole/bird/chipmunk/whatever hanging from his mouth against the black fur.  Then I'd hear crunching under the dining room table.  The last comfort on earth I would allow this cat would be easy access inside before a thorough inspection outside.

[Margaret CPA in OH]

SaraEA, so sorry you couldn't see the link.  It shows the cat totally ignoring the cat door, reaching up to the regular door handle (lever style), opening it and strolling right in.  Should your cat be so talented, the cat door would not be a luxury but an unnecessary nuisance. It would probably just serve to obstruct entry with the recent catch.

I have one indoor cat with access to an enclosure outdoors and one semi outdoor cat. He's older now and prefers to stay in about 20 hours a day, sleeping for 22 of those.  He hasn't brought in take out but did upchuck some chipmunk size bones once.  When he goes, no more outdoor cats for me!