Post #3565847

2026-07-03 21:13 UTC

The suggestion of a cat door keeps being raised and I don’t understand how that would fix anything about this situation for anyone. It’s mounted in a screen for the window, so by its nature the window will still be open. The only difference I can see is being charged to replace a window screen when I move out.

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@M1ch431@slrpnk.net 2026-07-03 22:18

There would be less air coming in and it’d appear shut and likely placate the owner. You could defuse this by bringing it up that you would put it in while you sleep, during higher (peak) temperatures and humidity, and wear warmer clothing to compensate while it’s in. That way your cats can get in while you sleep, and you can enjoy the fresh air when you want it. Is it a pain in the ass? Yes, but it could calm the landlord down. You can always block the vent temporarily if you are chilly and keep the cat door in. Try the box fan and filter setup to filter the smell, as the other commenter suggested. Mention the COVID concerns and see if you can ask about what type of filter is installed or inspect the setup. Like another user suggested, you should be good with a sufficient filter.

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