Cat sleeping in enclosure?

[tortoisefriend]

hi,
much to my dismay, my roommate is bringing her two adult cats to live with us in our tiny apartment! i am fearful for my wonderful collection of potted plants, and most of all, for my 3 tors. 2 russians, one redfoot, all in separate indoor enclosures. we are top floor apt. and we dont really have access to a yard or patio or anything. anyway, all of my enclosures are closed but these cats are smart and curious, and love to get into things. they like to eat things, and probably have an insatiable blood thirst. is there any advice to be offered with regard to cat repellent/ control? tortoise friendly modes of keeping them the eff out of my plant/tor area? cats and tors living together, in general?
i like cats, but only when they have enough space to be happy and entertained without having to destroy/pee of everything in sight.
ive heard citrus peels and bitter apple works for plants. bring on the clementines.

 

[Jacqui]

hi,
much to my dismay, my roommate is bringing her two adult cats to live with us in our tiny apartment! i am fearful for my wonderful collection of potted plants, and most of all, for my 3 tors. 2 russians, one redfoot, all in separate indoor enclosures. we are top floor apt. and we dont really have access to a yard or patio or anything. anyway, all of my enclosures are closed but these cats are smart and curious, and love to get into things. they like to eat things, and probably have an insatiable blood thirst. is there any advice to be offered with regard to cat repellent/ control? tortoise friendly modes of keeping them the eff out of my plant/tor area? cats and tors living together, in general?
i like cats, but only when they have enough space to be happy and entertained without having to destroy/pee of everything in sight.
ive heard citrus peels and bitter apple works for plants. bring on the clementines.

All I can say is in the years of having tortoises and cats, none of the cats have ever hurt or even seriously bothered a tortoise. Not saying they can't or won't, just saying odds would seem to be in your favor. Small tortoises would run the biggest risk, but more with being carried off for the cat to play with them some where else or even given a good swat by the felines.

One big warning I have for you is to get covers on all the tortoises. Heavy duty ones. The permade ones like for tanks, my cats break the screens in. Watch out for those heat lamps and CHEs even. I had a cat catch her fur on fire with a tortoise lamp.

As for plants.... sorry no advise as I have given up having inside plants with my cats. Hard enough to bring in leaves and other goodies from outside and get them fed before the cats start stealing them.

 

[N2TORTS]

Ok gang .... I'm going to give ya a little " family secret" ....
To keep your fury feline friends away from plants, tort enclosures or any unwanted spots . Try this ... mix 50/50 water and listerine mouth wash (the gold stuff) put into spray bottle and mist areas you want the kitties away from. It usally works well , safe and non toxic , plus will freshen up the room ~

 

[chase thorn]

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[RonHays]

I just adjust the nozzle that I mist my baby sulcata with to jet, and squirt the cats. They run off and stay gone for a while. Lol. I first tried this trick to keep cats out of the Christmas tree and it worked. Of course my indoor enclosure stays covered completely at night anyway to keep the baby warm at night.