Pet Owners Warn Hooman to Cat Proof Their Balcony to Stop Fluffy Feline From Escaping, Amusing Discussion Regarding Kitty Safety Ensues

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Eleonora Bader
May 7, 2024 11:00 PM EDT

Cats need a hooman babysitter to stop them from getting into trouble. If one allows their cute kitty out on the balcony, or in their backyard, they better make sure it is safe, because cats are one of the most agile critters that walk the planet. They can jump ridiculously high — much higher than you would assume. They can also turn themselves into goo — that's how they climb through small spaces. Or at least, that's what I assume. How else do they fit their big belly underneath a door?

One hooman took to r/blackcats to express their concern regarding their fluffy feline who loved the balcony, and looked like they were doing the math… you know which math. How far the ground is from the balcony. Luckily, the balcony is just two stories, but nonetheless, it's quite dangerous. Pet owners urged the hooman to cat-proof the balcony before letting the kitty out. Scroll down for the full amusing thread, and then check out these new parents who decided to get a puppy to grow up with their newborn. This resulted in a wholesome fluffy friendship.

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    Should I worry about him jumping? (Second story)
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    He loves to look out on the balcony but i he is sizing up the jump . What do you guys think?
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    Slow_Sad_Development - 8 days ago Yes.and the vet is expensive.and the running away is horribly sad and stressful. 1.6k Reply Share ARealHunchback · 6 days ago Yup. The saying isn't "Curiosity lead to a long and healthy life for the cat." 255 Reply Share Prowler 1000 6 days ago No, but the saying ends with "But satisfaction brought it back."
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    CrazyCatBreath · 7 days ago Absolutely yes. Plan on it unless you take the steps to prevent it! 2.5k Reply Share fuzzycaterpillar123 · 7 days ago · edited 7 days ago The steps:
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    • tbone338 7 days ago Yes. Right now he's chill. When he gets the mega zoomies he's gonna zoom right off that patio and the vet bill is gonna zoom right for your wallet. 1.7k Reply Share Huge Helicopter9489 - 7 days ago So true. Just an overnight stay (6 hours) was $700 294 Reply Share beauty_and_delicious 7 days ago And honestly that's on the cheap side, not that I have $700 just lying around.
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    Odin1815 7 days ago He will 100% jump off of that. 502 Reply Share kmoney1206 7 days ago • umm yes. cats can make mistakes and misjudge things. they can get startled and fall too. 223 Reply Share
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    curvy_em 7 days ago Yes, absolutely. Try to get chicken wire or something you can block the opening with, but still see out of. He might not jump from the railing, but he will definitely jump from where he is. 537 Reply Share Atmosphere-Federal OP 7 days ago I will look into that thanks! 112 Reply Share ...
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    Highon Doughnuts · 7 days ago Also look "up". Meaning that cats can vertical legs as well. I lived on the second story and mine would jump up to the roof till I blocked it. 106 Reply Share Chamcook11 7 days ago Can usually find a way to attach black netting to the underside of the balcony above, right down to the floor of yours. Leave no opening except the door. Have seen hooks attached with blobs of silicone, check out attachments for bricks.
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    Atmosphere-Federal OP 7 days ago Ill have to keep him inside until i can figure something out. Thanks everyone! 121 Reply Share CoppertopTX. 7 days ago Quick and easy - get some mesh fabric and Zip ties. Zip tie mesh fabric on the inside of the balcony railings. Provides a barrier that filters the light. 47 Reply Share ...
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    drdisco 7 days ago I had a reasonably smart cat who decided he wanted to walk outside the railing. He slipped and fell (he was ok). Accidents happen! 67 Reply Share Trish_TF1111.7 days ago I am on the 3rd floor and I fear this. I put mine on a leash so I can grab him by that. He usually goes on the railing and into my planter box, but he knows when I stand up, he has to hop down onto the balcony. If he falls, I don't think he'd be hurt because there is a glass or plexiglass glass over hang he'd
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    Tiny_Addendum707 · 7 days ago Yes. In college a buddy had a cat who would constantly jump off his balcony of his apartment. The cats name was loki. 48 Reply Share Fonzee327 7 days ago I had a 70lb pittbull take a running leap off of my 2nd story balcony when he saw a squirrel. Luckily the ic hit the ground running and was fine. A cat will definitely jump if they feel inspired. 4 Reply Share
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    AlwaysHappy4Kitties · 7 days ago 100%, either Kitty proof it or dont let him on the balcony. ↑ 40 Reply Share helflies 7 days ago It really depends. I have two that absolutely would and two that absolutely would not. 30 Reply Share
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    Alright_Art 7 days ago I don't think you should worry, but I have a similar situation with my void, I found these neck donuts on amazon and got him one and it works really well.
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    He doesn't love it, but it's kinda cute on him. 19 Reply Share andtheregoesnothing . 7 days ago This is exactly what I was looking for 2 Reply Share
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    puppyinashoe 7 days ago Yes, my cat either fell or jumped off our 2 story balcony. No injuries and thankfully he just stayed put and screamed but that was the end of unsupervised balcony time 17 Reply Share
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    WordSpiritual1928. 7 days ago My void started jumping down from my 2nd story balcony after a while. At first she chilled so I left her. Eventually she jumped down and then would try and jump sooner and sooner. She'd slide her front paws over the edge and kinda slide off the balcony lol. But couldn't trust her without being out there with her anymore. 21 Reply Share ...
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    Lobster_Primary · 7 days ago Yes, I use a nearly invisible net plus a railing cover
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    Calgary_Calico 7 days ago Yes. We NEVER let our cats in the balcony unsupervised and ours is glass paneling that they can't get through, but they could easily make a stupid choice to jump up on the railing and fall off. With a balcony like this and only being on the second floor I'd 100% be worried about her jumping down, especially if she spots a squirrel or bird she wants to go after
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    pquince1 7 days ago I got plastic fencing from Lowe's and attached it to the bars with zip ties on top and bottom. Eased my mind considerably.
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    scotsandcalicos 7 days ago I'd be more worried about running away than the fall injuries (which could still potentially be catastrophic -- pardon the pun). I've used craft tulle/meshing to screen in a balcony so that my void and his sister could watch the world go by. It had the added bonus of keeping bugs out and made it more enjoyable for humans, too. My two never made any moves at trying to escape before or after it was screened in, but it was nice to have the peace of mind and not be worried
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    ETA: We weren't going to screen it in as the spacing wasn't really wide enough for our two to get through, but our calico hopped on top of the railing to chase a squirrel and worked her way onto a roof dormer so it had to be screened!
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    lunacydress 7 days ago You can get mesh tents for cats- they collapse and pop open like tents and have a zip up door. That way he can see everything but is contained.
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    • MissyBee37 7 days ago Definitely-signed, the neighbor who helped return a cat to my upstairs neighbor when their cat who "never jumps" did in fact jump from the balcony and was hanging around my patio. The only motivation she needed? Food. Upstairs neighbor had thrown some (human) food down earlier (not really clear why...) and kitty wanted it. Fwiw, the cat was completely fine in our case. But you never know!
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    hicjacket 6 days ago I've lived in an apartment with a second floor balcony for years. Neither of my neutered boys has shown any inclination to jump. One will walk the rail sometimes, and I don't like it but I can't stop him except by shutting him inside. They go outside a couple of times per week. I know that this is frowned on. It's very difficult to keep a cat indoors that wants out. I make sure they're in before I go to bed. If they didn't get some grass time once or twice a week, I don't th
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