Routing Issue with Cats. Maybe small Dogs too
Sometimes Cats have routing Issues. Here for example the Cat can jump on the Counter and then the Cat can't go back because an Object infront of the Cat. (only a little report, because I dont want ...
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@666_Carbide_666 I believe the cat in your screenshot is just thinking about the object on the counter. If there is an object blocking an action for an animal you usually see a 'thought bubble' that includes either a red "X" ❌ or a 'banned' image 🚫. I can't remember for sure, but I think even with animals sometimes (but not always) the 🚫 or ❌ 'thought bubble' also includes the item blocking the animal and the action.
Anyway... I would guess in this case that the cat is only thinking about the clutter item... although from the looks of it I expect on that counter the spot he's standing on is the only one he can use, unless any of the clutter items are set to allow routing through them, or unless he can rout between on a tiny open spot?
Or did he get stuck there and was still stuck there if you left the lot and came back? If that's the case, you may want to remove the toilet paper item so he can route back off the counter if he jumps up.
- @SheriGR This screenshot was before i called the cat. It only shows the location.
When I call the Cat it shows a bubble too (I think with a red cross, but not sure)
After that screenshot I teleported the Cat because she was red on her Profilepicture.
They should make it possible for a Cat to turn around in every small place, so she can turn and jump of.While I agree that for the sake of the game cats should be able to turn around in every space they can get into, to be fair, my irl cat has gotten himself stuck more than once by squeezing into things his bony shoulders prevent him backing out of, or jumping down further than he can jump back up. Had to cut out part of a wall to free him once. So really, it’s kind of on brand for the Sim cats to nose into things then get stuck. 🤣
@666_Carbide_666 I'm so sorry your kitty got stuck! That stinks, and can be so frustrating and unnerving! I agree with you that it would be good and appropriate if the cat/dog could turn around on the tile/spot where they were unable to progress, then retrace their steps to get out of their predicament.... 🙌
... and @PipMenace Oh my goodness... too funny about your Curious George kitty!!! LOL!!!
- @SheriGR For me it is not a big problem. All my Sims in household have a Garden Gnome in Inventory. If my Pet get stuck, I place the Gnome and Teleport the Cat.
But for people without mods it must be annoying.
