There are a variety of reasons that your cat refuses to go in the pan. Some of the reasons can be an easy fix, and other reasons may be a little more complicated. More often than not, cats that relieve themselves right next to the pan are doing so to let you know that the conditions do not meet their high standards. It is their classic overdramatic way of telling you that you need to clean out their bathroom. Sometimes when they go into the kitchen or bedroom, it is because they are feeling threatened and are marking the places in the house that they feel safe. If this is the case, simply move a pan to the places that they have dictated that they feel safe. Some of the more complicated reasons may be due to health issues. Due to the fact that cats don’t have the capacity to write you a letter to tell you that their stomachs hurt, they tell you by pooping in your shoes. If you have tried all of the suggestions to get your cat to use a box and it still doesn’t help, it may be time to take your furry friend to the vet for a simple check-up to ensure there are no underlying issues.