Indoor Cat Home Checklist – Helpful Hints Some questions can be thought of in different ways. We hope hints will help you fill out the questionnaire more easily; if questions remain, please ask for more clarification! # Resource Instructions Space 1 Does each cat have a personal space that provides her with safety and security? Yes if each cat has a dedicated spot in a safe quiet place, and out of sight of all other cats’ resting areas in multi-cat households. No if not out of of all other cats’ resting areas. 2 Is each space located such that another animal or person cannot sneak up on your cat(s) while resting? NA if you have no other animals or other people in your home Yes if so for all cats. No if not for any cat. 3 Is each space located away from appliances or air ducts that could come on unexpectedly while your cat(s) rest? Yes if so. No if not. 4 Is a radio or TV left playing when Yes if something is left playing.
is not out of sight of all other cats’ water bowls. 9 Are both food and water bowls located out of sight of all other cat’s bowls? No if either one or the other is not. 10 Are all bowls located such that another animal or person cannot sneak up on each cat while she eats or drinks? Yes if both food and water bowls are. No if either one or the other is not. 11 Are bowls located away from appliances or air ducts that could come on unexpectedly while any cat is eating? Yes if both food and water bowls are. No if either one or the is not. 12 Do you wash bowls each day with a mild soap? Yes if both food and water bowls are. No if either one or the other is not. 13 Do you new foods in separate containers next to the usual food at mealtime so your cat(s) can choose NA means different types of food or water are never offered. Yes means different
human cannot sneak up on your cat(s) during use? 19 Are boxes located away from appliances or air ducts that could come on unexpectedly during use? Yes if all are. No if any are not. 20 Are boxes located on more than one level in multi-level homes? Yes if any are. No if all are not. 21 Is the litter scooped as soon after use as possible (just like we flush after each use), or at least daily? Yes if all are. No if any are not. 22 Are boxes washed at least weekly with warm water, rather than strongly scented cleaners? Yes if all are. No if any are not. 23 Is unscented, clumping litter used? Yes if it is used in all No if it is not used in all boxes. 24 Do you change the brand or type of litter more Yes if you do. No if you do not.
often than monthly? 25 If you change the or type of litter do you offer it in a separate box so your cat can choose to use it if she wants to? NA if the type of litter is never changed. Yes if always offered as choices. No if litter changes are not always offered as choices. Activity 26 Does each cat move about your home freely, explore, climb, stretch, and play whenever she chooses to? Yes if all of your cats do. No if your any cats do not. 27 Does each cat have a vertical scratching post? Yes if all of your cats do. No if your any cats do not. 28 If so does she use it daily? Yes if all of your cats do. No if your any cats do not. 29 Does each cat have a horizontal Yes if all of your cats do.
scratching post? No if your any cats do not. 30 If so does she use it daily? Yes if all of your cats do. No if your any cats do not. 31 Does each cat have climbing places (e.g., perches, towers) provided she can safely look down on her surroundings? Yes if all of your cats do. No if your any cats do not. 32 If so, are these places used daily? Yes if all of your cats do. No if your any cats do not. 33 Does each cat have chew items (like cat-safe grasses or catnip)? Yes if all of your cats do. No if your any cats do not. 34 If so, are they used daily? Yes if all of your cats do. No if your any cats do not. Play
35 Can each cat play with people or other animals if she chooses to on a daily basis? Yes if true for all of your cats. No if not true for all of your cats. 36 Does each cat like to play with toys? Yes if true for all of your cats. No if not true for all of your cats. 37 Does each cat have toys to chase that mimic moving prey? Yes if they are provided at least 75% of the time (5 days out of seven). No if they are not. 38 Does each cat have toys that can be picked up, carried, and tossed in the air? Yes if they are provided at least 75% of the time (5 days out of seven). No if they are not.