Im adopting a kitten today at the shelter.Should it be an outdoor cat or indoor?PLEASE HELP ME
2006-08-24 11:33:45 · 20 answers · asked by Alana. 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Indoor only. They live longer because they are safer. Indoors they won't get into fights with other cats, chased by dogs, run over by cars, tormented by bratty teenagers or stolen by people who will sell them to research labs. It happens. Sellling stolen animals to research labs is a whole industry.
Also, cats do not NEED to go out at all. They don't need to roam, or any of the other excuses people use for letting their cats run loose.
And, please, when she's old enough, please have her neutered.
She'll be happier not going into heat, healthier, and live longer.
Take good care of her (or him) and enjoy all the love she brings into your live.
2006-08-24 13:07:59 · answer #1 · answered by kids and cats 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends if you live in the country or in town. If you live in town I'd suggest you have an indoor cat. Have it fixed and it's toenails removed. But then be sure it does not go outside where it could be attacked by another animal. If you are in the country let your cat run if it is in a safe area from cars. I do know people who have inside cats; at first I was not in favor of that - but then I became aware that type of cat does not know the outdoors & are actually afraid when you open the door. (So they're not missing it) As a child I was raised on a farm and we had all kinds of cats running around the yard, barnyard and barn. (not in the house to my dismay as a small child).
2006-08-24 18:44:35 · answer #2 · answered by seblexie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the time to spend with your new kitten to teach him or her how not to claw on the furniture and what not to get into, then by all mens make her an indoor cat. However if you are going to make her an outside cat please have the kitten spayed or neutered as soon as possible. There are enough unwanted kittens in the world that are put to sleep daily from uncaring pet owners who won' take the time or make the effort or take enough responsibility to care for their pet.
Also if you are going to make it an outdoor cat, please provide a good source of shelter and water for the little thing. And bring her in at night when you are home.
2006-08-24 18:42:01 · answer #3 · answered by justmeinNC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it can be both but I suggest making it an indoor pet. Reason being, I had a beautiful calico and she was both an indoor and outdoor pet. The problem, she disappeared one day. My heart sank!, of course I thought the worst but she was so gorgeous, I also considered her taken. My point is, you can keep tabs on you indoor pet way better than outdoor. the good thing about cats is, they don't care.
2006-08-24 18:46:46 · answer #4 · answered by BRITCOURT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it should be indoors. I have a cat that was both indoor/outdoor. He once got mauled by a dog, racoon or something. It was traumatizing for my cat and cost a lot of money for vet bills.
But please do not declaw the cat. There are a ton of good sites about it is cruel. A quick internet search will pull them up. But basically you're amputating their first knuckle. There are options like http://www.softpaws.com/ that you can find in many pet stores.
2006-08-25 00:29:19 · answer #5 · answered by kfriedman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indoor. Cats that live outdoors are more likely to run away, get lost, get stolen, get hit by a car, get attacked by another animal. You get the picture. Keep your kitten indoors, and get it spayed or neutered when it is old enough. Good Luck.
2006-08-24 18:40:28 · answer #6 · answered by nimo22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both an indoor and outdoor cat.
i have a cat she goes out during the day and always comes in at night.
2006-08-24 18:39:39 · answer #7 · answered by horses 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both my cats are indoor/outdoor. no offense, but what is the point of getting a kitten if you are going to force it to stay outside ALL the time. mine have a cat door so they are inside most of the day and are cuddly and then at night (when they are most active anyway) they go hunt. But DO NOT let it go outside if you are getting a baby. it can get hurt way to easily. mine are 3 and 4 years old and have their claws. let it grow up before you start letting it go outside. there are many things that can hurt cats
2006-08-24 18:41:40 · answer #8 · answered by tigerfire2002 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have six cats...all are indoor/outdoor. I have a catbox in the house that rarely gets used; because we have a catdoor that allows them to come in and out as they please...too hot outsideor raining, I'll find them inside enjoying a siesta and a/c...nice day out..they're out having a good ole time. I live in a wooded area so they use nature as a litter box...house doesn't smell like cats.
2006-08-24 19:02:58 · answer #9 · answered by Blossom_Kitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
indoor. with an out door cat they are more susceptible to diseases and injury from cars and other animals. with an indoor cat your not ever in worry about where they are or if they'll come home. please either way get your kitten fixed especially if its an outdoor cat. congrats to you and your new friend
2006-08-24 18:39:34 · answer #10 · answered by rose45 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋