If I set the timer to lock at night and not let the cats out, if the cats are already outside after that time, are they locked out from coming in?
1407887
No, They still can come inside but cannot go back out again until the time you set them to go out.
422937
It's working when the light is on. Mine isn't activated until the cat is very close to it, but it certainly gets her attention when it goes, she runs in the opposite direction. This only happened a few times, she doesn't go anywhere near it now.
125473
Sorry i set my timer to run during the night and i have never checked to see it it is functing correctley. Instructions were shipped with the device and it was simple to set ( I think.) I will try to check it this up an comming week end. Then I will get back to you later on this site if you don't already have the solution.
710292
Yes, the window locks remove easily so you can open the window fully for whatever reason. You can then reinstall them just as easily to limit the opening for your cat.
1034051
I plug mine in at the beginning of winter and leave it plugged in until spring. It goes "off" when the cat is not sleeping on it. When the cat gets back on it, it warms back up. It is not totally off, but on a sleep mode, not very warm (best way I can describe it.)
1914953
My cats move their heads out of the way when it closes. I know if anything gets stuck in the doors the doors stop and keep trying until the doors shut. So even for a slow cat it would close.
1005422
Katydid79 - did you ever get this for your cats? I am desperately looking for the same thing you talk about! Just something to put the cats out in for an hour or so... I just cannot find anything suitable... I would LOVE to know if you ever got this and how was it? Thanks!
708902
No. But you just move and the light will turn on again. My cat easily turns it on each morning when she walks by. LOL
912767
I don't think so. The lid is closely fitted, moves slowly and makes enough noise that the cat has time to move out of the way. Since you set it to move every 12 or 24 hours, the food is usually long gone before it moves. If you move it manually by hitting the button, then you are there to see the cat safe. Should be fine.
724704
My cats killed (combo pulling on it/chewing through it) the hanging toy within minutes so it wasn't an issue, but a cat could get it's claw stuck in anything, even a blanket or a loop in the carpet while you are gone. I'd watch while you were home for a prolong period and if it happens or you think it's likely, remove the toy before you leave the next time.
1103985
I have two cats and I have been away for 5 days without a problem. That is the maximum amount of time I've ever left the cats (with food too, as they have unlimited access) without someone to check in. I do always leave a spare bowl of water nearby just in case they need more. And you'll need to add water as soon as you return.
1588126
Seems like it would. The width may be more. I've ordered 4 of these and they're great. point them up at a tree and also up at fence line for my cats. They do seem to go off around 11; thought they'd stay on longer. we're in N. FL and think I notice it more because of daylight s.time.
1011783
Depends on how clever and devoted to getting outside the cat is. I had a normal dog door for 3 years with my 2 indoor cats remaining inside no matter how much the dog used it. One day the clever cat I have fogured out the old, non-locking, door. I bought this to try n keep him in. But once he saw the dog still using it he caught on to the unlock noise and just follows the dog. I have to leave it locked now and it used the batteries to keep it locked... on the other hand.l our second cat never figuered out the door. Powered or standard. Ultimately it comes down to the cat. Hope this helps;)
1393553
i believe so, if it is aimed where the cats will be. The one I installed for my mother-in-law was being set off at night by either cats or a raccoon.
1838905
Along with food or some other tempting thing on the other side of the door, we also physically pushed our cats head into the door and literally shoved them through! Seems a little rough, but it eventually worked. One of our cats took to it right away and the other took longer. Keep at it and they'll figure it out. Another thing I've heard people have done is completely remove the door just to get them used to walking through it, then add the door unlocked, then after a while turn on the lock. Good luck!
866620
I essentially did the same as K. Keiner. I traced the opening on a piece of texture 111, cut it out, and attached it with a single hinge at the middle top. We used a regular heating pad with a timer and it worked fine although our cat uses the condo during the day only so we close it at night or feral cats will taking over. Once a feral cat has used the condo a domestic cat probably wont go back in until the feral scent has been removed by washing and or replacing the blankets and pads. We found this out the hard way.
2141591
We have two cats and only turn the box every 2-3 days and it's fine. If you have one cat, leaving it for the weekend should be no problem! Have a great weekend!!