What's the difference between a kennel and a dog crate?

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Corinne

I learned from the dictionary that a crate is a wicker basket, then what is a dog crate? Isn't it the same as a dog house?

Answer
In the UK (or at least my part of it), a kennel is made of wood or plastic and is usually an outside shelter. I think the US terminology is 'doghouse'. It can also be a structure of individual outdoor runs and shelters for many dogs. A crate would generally be perceived as a travel-cage for transporting a dog when outside the house; crate-training whereby a metal or plastic cage or crate is used for indoor housetraining is fairly novel here.

Essentially, the words are interchangeable.

Is it ok to crate my kittens at night outside?

Victoria

I just got two new kitties. They were found in an outdoor shed at our neighbors house and we decided to take two home so they wouldn't be lonely while they adjusted. We intend for them to be outdoor cats once they are grown and we have taken time to adapt them and once they are up to date on shots and fixed. I have had them in our back hallway for a few nights and they have been perfect angels. We have been letting them out during the day to play and love on them also. Tonight at bed time though, they began to climb their enclosure and meow for us to come pet them. I don't want them to make a habit of this at night so I transferred all their things ( litter pan, enclosed bed and blankies, food and water, and toys) into a extra large dog crate and they have ample space to run around. Only thing is we have it on our front porch. I just want to hear some opinions as these are the first kittens we have had in years, on weather or not this will be ok. Our porch is secure, safe from any predators it's enclosed out of the elements and we live away from an area where anyone would steal them. If there were any reason they would be unsafe I would not put them out there but I have a husband who rises very early and a small child who will wake if the kitties get too rambunctious. Thanks in advance for any input.

Answer
A heavy duty crate is what you need to train them. Since you will be housing two of them, something bigger is needed. You can check out http://pets.become.com/heavy-duty-dog-crate for some options. However, training your cats, like dogs is important. Once, they get into the habit of night patting, etc. they will expect it more. Leave some toys in their crate. Leave them outside only once you and your family are awake.

The porch should be relatively safe. Also, as they grow older, they will learn to venture out more, but as of now, you need to keep them in a secure and safe environment and be vigilant! Check on them on and off, you can also get a barrier for the porch to make sure they donât venture off. Their threat right now is not only predators, but other pets too!

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