I dont have a cat carrier just yet, would it be ok to pick up a shelter cat in a box (with holes)?
Sunday, January 31st, 2010 at
9:33 pm
Ok, I went to walmart, and they didnt have the cat carrier, so I think Im just going to have to order one online for when I need to take him to the vet and whatnot, but for now, can I use a box just to pick him up? The shelter is about 10 mins from my house, so its a pretty quick ride.
Would they allow this, do you think?
cardboard box.
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most shelters will have cardboard carries you can tame him home in. call them and see if they do.
the shelter gave me my cat in a cardboard box because I didnt have a carrier. then i quickly ran to petsmart to get the poor guy a carrier.
Believe it or not, a pillowcase is a better bet than a cardboard box (unless you can get a cardboard carrier from the shelter). We used to use pillowcases all the time with feral cats that we caught to fix. They can breath, they are safe, and they can’t hurt themselves.
Yes it is okay to do that and most shelters will give you a box with holes desighned to help cats get transported. But making one your self is okay to just make sure that there are plenty of air holes.
That’s a little risky. Even the most laid-back cat is usually very nervous and scared when he’s going home from the shelter, and he might try to punch or bite his way out of the box. Most shelters have one or two spare carriers — maybe if you explain your situation and promise to bring it right back, they might let you borrow one.
most shelters have a box, but yes a cardboard box with air holes will be ok.Keep the cat indoors for a few days, so it can get used to your home, and good luck to you for caring.
I would think they would allow it.
I mean your cat should have enough room and air.
My cats all go out to the vet in the cardboard carriers and have no fancy carrying cases.
I feel it is much safer and comfortable for them. I line the bottom of the carrier with a fleecy pad and it fits securely behind the driver’s seat of my car – the safest place to be in case of a sudden, hard stop. The carrier is dark and cozy and my cats don’t complain about their car trip.
Try going to Petsmart or pet co for a carrier. I don’t think the shelter will care as long as the kitty can get air. They might even have a carrier to take the cat home in, just call them to ask. I so glad you are taking a shelter cat home.
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My friend brought home his cat from SPCA that way. In a cardboard box with holes for the cat to breathe. I saw the little kitty peering nervously out of the holes but then it is a really short ride of within 10 minutes. She didn’t try to claw her way out or anything. Just smelling and peering and looking oh-so-cute.
The shelter I volunteer with sends cats home in the sturdy cardboard carries that Petco donates to us. I would check other stores, though, as if this is a large cat those boxes can be a bit wimpy.
Please don’t shove the cat in a pillowcase. That’s a ridiculous suggestion and should only be used in emergency situations – ie, your house is on fire, your carrier is in a closet in the other room and you have to get out NOW.