How can I stop my stray-turned-adoptee from constantly trying to go back outside?
Hello everyone this is Dewey. I adopted him recently after he came up to me asking for food & water.
He’s been vaccinated, groomed, and soon will be chipped & neutered — but before that happens, I want to get him accustomed indoors. Only, he always seems unhappy to be inside. He’ll come in if I offer him food, but after he’s done he’ll start meowing loudly, and if I *still* ignore him he’ll start clawing at the door. He has no real interest in playing with toys or anything either… I’m not sure how to keep him preoccupied inside.
He’s incredibly sweet and affectionate, but recently some other strays have been bothering him outside and I really wish he would come inside already so that would stop! I know there’s a transition period for strays, but is there any way I can calm him down easier?
Thanks in advance for the help 💙