Phoebe Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 When I mention to people that I am getting a husky, the first thing they often say is 'It will kill your cats!!" Now, there was the same reaction to our getting a German Shepherd, but Tanner has been wonderful with our cats since we taught him from the beginning that cats are NOT toys. Our youngest cat, Hudson, and Tanner are actually good friends, lol - they sleep together! Got Hudson as a kitten when Tanner was about a year old, so we had a good introduction that way. However (and I know all dogs are different), how concerned should I be with a husky and my cats? Since Sasha is a puppy and since Tanner is good with the cats, I am hoping Sasha learns from Tanner how to act around the cats. **Guess I should clarify - Hudson is the only one of our 3 cats that will show his face when Tanner is inside. The other 2 disappear into the house and only come out after they hear us let Tanner out, lol** Now, Tanner is NEVER around our cats unsupervised, and the same will go for Sasha. I am not naive enough to think "nothing could ever happen", but how fearful should I be? Anyone here have huskies and other pets that would normally be seen as prey to a husky? A pic of Tanner and Hudson is below! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Marc and Sarah got a cat and they seem to get on ok well its not dead yet anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Are you getting a puppy or an older dog? It is possible for pups to grow up with cats and to regard them as part of the family "pack" - Monster (below) grew up with cats and has never had a problem with "her" cats: However, no matter how civilised she is with "her" cats, other peoples' cats are still regarded as lunch. Even if they do appear to get on well, I would suggest never taking the risk of leaving them alone in the house together - it is tempting fate a little too much. We also knew someone whose husky got on really well with their cat for 5 years. Then one day they came home and found the cat dead - killed by the husky. Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 i think if they grow up with them and they r introduced correctly then they should b ok only other pet apart frm the fish we have is a gerbil whilst Bing isnt keen on them Blaze tries 2 have a 'snack' as it were lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoebe Posted May 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 We are getting a puppy - about 12 weeks old. I was thinking that growing up with the cats would be helpful, but like you said, I would never leave the 2 unattended. Play can easily become too rough, or instinct can kick in and suddenly instead of "my friend" the sibe could see "my dinner" lol. Tanner is never alone with the cats, so we would never leave Sasha alone with them either. If we are not there to supervise, it is always crate or outside time! Thanks for the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 oh n btw Tanner is gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoebe Posted May 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 thank you! He is a handsome boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic_Sibe Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 I think you'll find as with any dog it's hit and miss whether they get along or not. Here's proof that they can Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 the only other pet we have is a rabbit and he lives in a cage in the kitchen. ice is 16 weeks old and will sit and stare at him all the time. i would never trust ice with the rabbit out of the cage even tho all i think she wants to do is play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqwidge Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 we have 2 cats and a now 5 month old pup...the cats rule the roost, Eika (our pup) is scared of Mistletoe (the bully!) if Mist makes one step towards Eika, she runs a mile, but comes back to try and 'play'...they are never left alone together, like if we go out...in the house they will often be in the same room while i go in the kitchen etc...Holly our other cat was traumatised by my PIL dogs, so she just keeps well clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoebe Posted May 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Thanks everyone - this confirms what I was thinking, but wanted some true husky-owner thoughts instead of just people repeating things they have heard without actually knowing. You guys are fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Bo and Kat have never had a problem. We took Kat in when Bo was 9. There was some curiosity, but Bo hasn't shown any aggression toward Kat. I have to agree with Mick though, Bo knows this is "his" cat. All others enter at their own risk.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 So far so good, my two boys have had a sniff a few times and had their faces scratched but that's as far as it's gone, they like to be nosey but keep their distance lol Great pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoebe Posted May 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Thanks Sarah! I could flood the board with Tanner pics, but since this isn't a GSD site, I am holding back, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 You can always put them in your member album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca_&_me Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 To be quite honest...I have only ever known one Husky to kill a cat...and he was 2 years old beforte he ever saw one. We have 4 cats living with us and Chewie loves to try and play with them....and he's never been the least bit aggressive with them...not even when My older cat hissed at him. It is always good to introduce them properly though, so they recognize cats as a part of the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Thanks Sarah! I could flood the board with Tanner pics, but since this isn't a GSD site, I am holding back, lol. dont worry i post pics up ov Bing my cross breed all the time! (i even enter him in the comps except the husky ov the month 1) and he ent got no husky in him (tho he is now an honorary husky after bein the only one at the meet up who actually howled lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bec Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 When we got Micha at eight weeks of age we had a cat who was almost 18 years old - and he didn't take shit from anyone dogs included! So Mish learnt from a young age that our cats are to be respected (and feared...lol). Since Puss passed away we have introduced two kittens to the house (we only have one cat now) and Micha was fine with them. I would trust him with our cat but not with others unless I bought one into the house 'my way'. Micha loves our cat Shandi and Shandi acts like a dog, she loves the dogs but hates other cats - go figure! She's a big cat too (about 6kg) and won't take any crap from the dogs either. She has pushed Micha out of the way to eat his food and he just stood there like 'Um... excuse me, Shandi, um, I think that's my food - um actually that's my mistake, it's yours, you have it' LOL!! I have also come outside to see her sleeping in his bed and Mish sleeping on the floor! And sometimes they sleep together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 She has pushed Micha out of the way to eat his food and he just stood there like 'Um... excuse me, Shandi, um, I think that's my food - um actually that's my mistake, it's yours, you have it' LOL!! I have also come outside to see her sleeping in his bed and Mish sleeping on the floor! And sometimes they sleep together LOL !! awww poor Micha xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqwidge Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Haha Bec, bless Micha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules dief taz tor Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 we dont have cats our selves but the garden a few doors up has loads of ferral cats and kittens , they wonder across our garden while the dogs r outside , n the dogs just sit and watch untill they have disapeared and then they chase them , go figure lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoebe Posted May 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Aww Shandi and Mich are so cute!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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