How far does a cat travel from their home?

Answer 1

I've read true articles where cats will travel many miles to get home. When I divorced my first husband I couldn't keep my cat so gave it to my brother and sister-in-law. My cat traveled over 20 miles to get back to our old basement suite. The lady and her daughter that lived there phoned and ask me if she could keep the cat as her daughter was very attached to it. I was very relieved the cat was fine and both he and the little girl were happy.

Answer 2

There is no exact answer to this, all cats travel different amounts. Some cats might go to another state, some cats might be just a few houses away. It depends really how brave your cat is and if they are indoor or outdoor. My two cats are both indoor cats, and they won't go past my grass.

While most cats do remain near home, there have been many documented cases where cats, who was lost while on vacation with it's owners, or somehow was accidentally transported a very long distance from home, managed to find it's way back home, even after months of being lost.

Answer 3

On average, cats tend to roam up to around 300 meters from their home. However, this distance can vary depending on factors such as their age, sex, whether they are fixed, and their environment. It's important to keep outdoor cats safe by supervising their outdoor time and providing an enriched indoor environment.

Answer 4

it depends on how much it wants to be home and if it can survive