My cat's morning routine changed completely after we moved apartments

At our old place near the park, my cat would wake me up at 6 AM sharp every day by knocking things off the nightstand. Ever since we moved to a third-floor unit six months ago with no bird access, she sleeps until 10 and just stares out the window like a little statue. Has anyone else's pet suddenly lost their chaos after a big change in scenery?

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richard_anderson1d ago

Honestly never thought a cat would miss birds that much but your story totally flipped my view. I used to think cats just adapt anywhere as long as they have food and a warm spot. Then my buddy moved his two cats from a house with a big yard to a tiny studio and they went from wild to weirdly mellow. They just sit on the sill like yours do, no more knocking lamps over or zooming around at 3 AM. It's wild how a change in scenery can just dial down their whole personality like that.

laura_allen1d ago

One of my friends put up one of those window bird feeders by the kitchen window and it was a game changer for their cat. They live on the fourth floor in the city and the cat went from totally bored to actually perking up again. I think sometimes they just need that little bit of life happening outside even if it's not a whole park full of birds. My own cat got super lazy after we moved too and getting a couple of those cheap suction cup feeders totally brought back her chaotic energy lol. It's honestly wild how much difference a few pigeons and sparrows can make for their whole mood.