Why do so many girls who live in small apts. have pet cats? Don't they feel bad about "trapping" an animal?

Answer 1

the cat can be warm and dry and she will have the cat to hedge against being alone

Answer 2

I have an apartment that I think is big enough for me and my dear, dear cat, Sweetie.

I don't feel bad that I am "trapping" Sweetie.

In fact, I think I saved her life.

I was doing my laundry and suddenly I heard a very big MEOW and since I am a cat lover, I went to see what happened. There my Sweetie was, huddled against an apartment door on the ground floor of my building. She was just a baby (2 months according to the vet) and very dirty.

I adopted her immediately and I believe she has adapted to her surroundings - she never asks to go outside, but she likes the staircase.

I believe she is a happy cat - I try to make her happy - she has almost the whole apartment to run around in - she can look out the windows, which she loves to do. I give her plenty of love and affection and play with her.

Outside is a dangerous world - Sweetie could be hit by a car, other cats attack her, get lost, catch fleas, eat poison - many things can happen and I think it's safer and healthier for her to be a housecat.

P.S. Why do I have a cat? For love and companionship and if Sweetie could talk, she would answer the same to Why do I have this human being?

Answer 3

Many live in small apts. because that is all they can afford at the time. As mentioned by many, cats often take up less space than dogs, & little dogs are usually noisy. Cats give affection, have personalities, & enjoy being cared for. Many other pets that are quiet, such as reptiles don't return the affection. Pet birds are usually dirtier & some would say take more maintence or upkeep. Look for girls who like big spaces &/or other animals.

Answer 4

I had 2 cats in a small apartment when I was in graduate school and had an irregular schedule. The advantage was that I didn't have to rely on my schedule to get home and let them out (they used the cat box) and because the cats never went outside they didn't know what they were missing.

Both cats are spayed and both are 100% indoors. Indoor cats live 3-5 years longer than cats that are indoor/outdoor or outdoor only.

I don't feel like I've "trapped" them, I feel like they are my companions / kids. They just have a bunch of fur on them.

Answer 5

They have cats because they don't have room for a larger animal. If it's large enough for a person to live in a small apartment why would you think they are trapping an animal?

Answer 6

I'd say because they are small enough to keep in a small apartment. The cat may not feel trapped. They get used to their surroundings and pretty comfortable in them. And some people let their cats roam outside too.

Answer 7

When I lived in an apartment, I had two cats. You shouldn't let your cats live outdoors, it cuts their life spans in half. A dog is less feasible because most dogs really do need space. Cats are easy to care for, and because they're so small, even a tiny apartment seems huge to them. Why don't you ask this question about fish in an aquarium ;)

Answer 8

Cats are an excellent pet for an apt. they sleep most of the time & are very independent. Ask a veterinarian...they claim cats can be just as happy being an indoor pet. Besides they're cuddly & cute & you don't have to change their diapers.

Answer 9

cats can live well in small areas. Don't worry about it. I'd rather see a cat in a small apt being well taken care of then on the streets starving, breeding, and getting hit by cars.

Answer 10

Having a pet cat is not trapping it. A cat has deep love for its master. You have heard the stories.of cats tracing their masters.
Cats normally move freely and do not create hindrance if properly trained.

Answer 11

It's not trapping the animal.It's fed ,given shots and is prevented from having a miserable short life.If I put my cat outside,it would be scratching at the door to get back in.