How long can you leave a cat home alone?
Based on a survey of 51 cat owners in Japan (June 2026)
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Here is how 51 real cat-owning homes actually answered.
Answers from 51 cat owners
Source: Owner survey
- One night at most22 · 43%
- Up to 2 nights8 · 16%
- Up to 3 nights7 · 14%
- 4–5 nights0 · 0%
- 6–7 nights0 · 0%
- 8 nights or more0 · 0%
- Never left alone overnight12 · 24%
- Other2 · 4%
73% answered up to 3 nights.
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