Cat Flap

[oglander]

I'm just about to adopt a new cat & they now have to be kept in at night. Technology really isn't my thing so is there anyone out there who would be happy to go through the instructions for a new cat flap with a timer & explain to me, in simple words, how it works? Maybe someone who already has one? 

[TWB Cat Sitter]

Hi, oglander ,

Congratulations on your soon-to-arrive little lion - how exciting!
It's always lovely to hear someone taking the adoption route (shelters are having a major crisis at the moment!).

I've been in business for 15 years & can say with certainty that most cat owners in Dulwich have catflaps so, not only are they easy to have installed, but you shouldn't find yourself short of helping hands on these local forums. A catflap is a brilliant way to keep your little lion safely in overnight as well as generally keeping track of their comings & goings.

I'd be happy to walk you through the set up once you've chosen your model (SureFlap & PetSafe are two popular brands).

I'm sure the rescue has already advised, but just in case they haven't, it'll be very important to keep your newly adopted cat housebound for the first 2 weeks to familiarise themselves with their new home. Once they've scent-mapped the house, you can gradually begin letting them out to explore & scent-map the garden.

Exciting times! x