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From: andyc@hplsla.UUCP (andyc)
Newsgroups: net.pets
Subject: Re: pet doors
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Date: Wed, 19-Feb-86 19:46:00 EST
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Posted: Wed Feb 19 19:46:00 1986
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In article <193@fluffy.UUCP> keith@fluffy.UUCP (Admin) writes:
>	I would like information on people's experience with pet
>doors that allow cats and dogs to let themselves in and out.  Specifically,
>do all the other cats and dogs in the neighborhood also come into the
>house along with the squirrels, raccoons, and skunks, or do the other animals
>generally keep out?  If this has been discussed to death here before,
>a mail summary would be fine.

I installed a cat door in my basement door about six months ago and have had 
no problems. I live in a city neighborhood with LOTS of cats and, to my 
knowledge, none of them have "explored" my basement. My cat sure likes the
idea of coming and going as she pleases.

But, a friend of mine once went on vacation for a week, and somehow the cat
door broke so that cats could only come in. Upon his return, there were a
half-dozen cats in the basement (besides his own), all vigorously defending
their corner of the basement! (He never knew his cats were having these wild
bashes in the basement!)

And, a friend living in the country has a cat door, and has had other cats
come in and spray in his house. Also, his cats bring him wonderful little
presents (various dismembered creatures) through the cat door.

Overall, I'd recommend putting the cat door someplace where access to the
whole house can be restricted - like a basement, laundry room, enclosed
porch, or garage. That way you have some control if problems develop.

andy 
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