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Introduction

This book provides a practical approach to assist everyone in the pursuit of owning a feline. Some readers will be seeking advice to keep a kitten content in their smaller homes. Others may be coping with the stress of concealing their feline’s presence within their condos or apartments. It is my desire to provide answers and solutions to satisfy readers in these and other closely related situations. You will be exposed to detailed information regarding rental properties and will discover how to recognize those unique felines with personalities that are best suited to apartment life. How to Hide Your Cat From The Landlord is a practical and spiritual guide to living in harmony with a compatible feline in smaller spaces.

The first edition of this publication was written and published several years ago with the assistance of my former webmaster. Following numerous requests on our Confessions of a Cat Breeder web site we realized there was little information available on this important cat related subject. My notes were drafted into the original document appropriately entitled “How to Hide Your Cat From the Landlord.” Now given the opportunity to fully address and expand on the material our second edition will be more complete and written in greater detail. Following requests from our valued readers I wish to enhance on this popular area of interest and further elaborate on additional issues that surface within the feline/renting scenario.

Having concealed my feline family for over 30 years I have acquired an expertise with this subject matter. While reading this publication you will discover that my approach differs from those found in other cat related books. As a Feline Behavior Consultant, I have assembled a combination of intriguing and useful facts relating to those renting and unable to part with a beloved cat. For others wishing to welcome a kitten or an adult feline into their home I also address these areas with insights gained from my years as a Registered Cat Breeder. Additionally, with this information you will have the necessary confidence to remain content while residing with your feline in a rental property.

There are two likely scenarios involved when hiding your cat from the Landlord:

1) Presently you own a cat and wish to move into a pet restricted residence.

2) Your current home has a ‘pet restriction’ clause but it is your desire to welcome a feline into your life.

Cat lovers in a long-term relationship with their pet will encounter unknown issues when first concealing their feline in a rental property. If you have been renting your home for an extended period and are now seeking feline companionship we advise of many details that should be addressed prior to your kitten’s homecoming. Providing daily care for your kitten will simply become an addition to your present routine. Should you wish to welcome a kitten into your life and presently reside in a pet restricted residence then consider your journey started by reading this publication. Every cat has a story with each owner encountering a unique experience.

Having lived with both adult felines and new kittens in various rental properties I have acquired personal knowledge of many situations confronting tenants. You will discover how to cope with the daily stresses involved when hiding your cat and how to minimize them. With a new kitten you can expect various changes to occur within your household. We suggest how you may adjust your current lifestyle to benefit your personal well-being and that of your treasured cat. The adoption of a grieving feline following the loss of their owner will also be examined. If you are residing in a rental home with pet restrictions you may have conflicting emotions regarding such a commitment.

I unexpectantly inherited two domestic felines from a dear friend following her death. With time I came to appreciate how deeply cats remain committed to their original owner when such a loss occurs. Everyone processes grief in an unique manner and the same time sensitivity should be respected while coping with a grieving feline. When establishing your own relationship with a feline experiencing loss there remains a delicate emotional balance that must be respected before any bonding may occur. Whether or not you have the advantage of an established relationship with an inherited cat this publication will provide assistance to encourage a successful bonding. Felines do grieve and will react when a beloved owner appears to have abandoned them. This information will assist you in understanding cats during such a transitional time and explain how to establish your own intimate bond with them.

We will be presenting selected information from our Felines by Design series of publications. This will further assist to ease your transition when residing with a feline in a rental property. The concept of a compatible kitten for each buyer became the foundation of how kittens were sold in my cattery. It’s imperative to learn the right method to locate a healthy and compatible kitten or adult domestic or purebred feline. By incorporating our Felines by Design principles you will have the knowledge to select the perfect feline personality for your situation. Some cats are specifically suited for residing in smaller spaces such as apartments, townhouses and condominiums. We affectionately refer to these felines as being the Perfect Condo Kitty. Finally, we also advise which designer personalities are best suited for quiet feline companionship.

~~One small cat changes coming home to an empty house to coming home~~ Pam Brown