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The Tiedtke family

Sooie safe from intruders thanks to Microchip Cat Flap

Paul Tiedtke purchased a SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap for his lovely black cat Sooie to stop her food being stolen by intruders.

Why did you purchase a SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap?

Sooie Happy SureFlap CatI decided to buy the SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap to allow Sooie to freely come and go during the day without any unwanted visitors from neighbouring or stray cats. I recently moved into the countryside where a few stray cats are around. I would come home to find both wet and dry food bowls would be empty, meaning Sooie hadn’t had food all day (she never leaves a clear bowl, she is quite fussy). It also means it's preventing any stray cats from spraying in my home.

Also as Sooie doesn’t wear a collar I wanted a solution to keep strays and neighbouring cats out by allowing Sooie to come and go as she pleased without getting her accustomed to a collar and the bulky detector fobs used by some cat flaps. This way her chip is her pass. It’s perfect!

Was it easy to install?

The cat flap was so simple to install. Within half an hour the cat flap was fitted and Sooie was investigating her new door with a few obligatory sniffs and smells.

Where have you installed the cat flap?

I have installed the new cat flap into a wooden door. Although I am aware that SureFlap offer extender and conversion kits for UPVC and glass doors.

How long did it take Sooie to learn to use her new cat flap?

Within a day or two Sooie was using the door as if it had always been there. Initially she was a bit put off by the noise the door makes as it detects her chip. When the cat flap arrived I placed it on the floor and left a few treats in (firstly to register her chip), then afterwards to get her used to the slight sound made by the latch releasing as she approached the door.

How has the cat flap improved Sooie’s life?

It has allowed Sooie to come and go as she pleases knowing that as and when she wants food during the day there is always some available for her and that it hasn't been eaten by neighbouring and stray cats.

Have you noticed any changes in your cat’s health or behaviour since installing the product?

Sooie seems much happier due to the freedom the SureFlap has given her. Before the SureFlap as a result of the stray cat eating all Sooie’s food during the day, Sooie began to lose weight. When I returned home and was able to feed her, she would often eat too quick and subsequently be sick as a result of fast eating. The SureFlap now means her food and her home belongs to her, she has put weight back on and is an all-round happy and mischievous cat.

Would you recommend this product to friends and family, or other pet owners that have a need for it?

I have already recommended the SureFlap to a number of people who were having similar problems to me.

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