Interacting with cats

Illustration of a guest asking the staff how to interact with a cat without picking it up with all four legs on the floor Cat-inn guide

Why it is better not to pick up the cat without permission, even if you can hold it

Even if your resident cat is used to being held at a cat inn, we will explain why you should not pick him up without the permission of the inn, support the cat's body, and finish before the cat wants to come down.
Illustration depicting a cat coming close to a guest and a cat quietly observing from a high shelf Cat-inn guide

Friendly cats and cautious cats, how to keep your distance from each other

We will explain how to maintain distance at a cat inn where cats can choose how to interact with each other, without fixing their personalities, regarding cats that approach people and cats that observe from high places or hiding places.
Illustration of a guest watching a resident cat walk away to a quiet resting place without following her while sitting. Cat-inn guide

Does a cat suddenly leaving mean it dislikes you? How to interact without chasing

We will explain how to deal with resident cats by not assuming that the reason why they left is because they disliked you, and by not chasing them, not calling them back, and not blocking their path.
Illustration of a guest briefly and gently stroking the cheek of a cat that approached him Cat-inn guide

Places where cats are likely to be petted/places where cats are likely to dislike it|How to pet a cat at a cat inn

We will explain how to briefly touch and check the areas around the cheeks and ears, which are easy to accept when meeting a cat for the first time, as well as the abdomen, legs, back, and tail, which vary greatly between individuals.
Illustration of a guest quietly waiting in a low position while keeping a distance from a resident cat who is meeting for the first time in a high place Cat-inn guide

How to greet a cat you meet for the first time at a cat inn | Decide before approaching, smelling, or touching

What to do when you find a resident cat at a cat inn, when it approaches you or sniffs your hand or luggage, organized by situation. We will explain how to check the accommodation before interacting and the decision to end the interaction.
Illustration of a cat showing three postures: relaxing, observing, and leaving. Cat-inn guide

How to distinguish between a cat's “signs that you can touch” and “signs that the cat wants to be left alone”

Explains changes in body tension, ears, eyes, tail, movement, etc. that you should check before touching a resident cat at a cat inn. Learn how to observe without deciding how the cat feels from a single sign.
Illustration of a traveler sitting, quietly holding out his hand, and waiting for an approaching cat Cat-inn guide

How to get along with cats at a cat inn? How to interact with cats while respecting their wishes

In order to have a peaceful time with a resident cat you meet for the first time at a cat inn, we will explain how to approach, the first greeting, how to pet, and when to stop, from a perspective that respects the cat's will.