plus my cats stay in the backyard..( just like a dog) it really did hurt my feelings that the cat prefer to go outside and she only wants to come in when it rains... she was an indoor cat for like 3 yrs then when she looks out the window and sees other cats.. she just wanted to go outside... I didnt want her to be the one always inside looking out...my opinion and my other cat is almost 14 yrs old I think im doing something right....
2007-01-11 03:30:15 · 4 answers · asked by gina B 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
I think you should let them do what makes THEM happy (go outside), not what makes YOU happy (keeping them inside so they live longer!
2007-01-11 03:35:19 · answer #1 · answered by suzy q 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it all changes depending on where you live, and the cat's personality.
If you live in a quiet area it might be all right, but in urban areas you have to be prepared to have your cat killed by cars, horrible spiteful kids, cat-hating neighbours, vivisection collectors (money is paid for cats delivered to labs, and thousands of cats go missing every year...you do the maths), animal haters, sect psychos doing blood sacrifices and as dog fight baits, to train these poor dogs to be killers.
As I said, if you live in a semi-rural or very quiet area you might want to let the cat out. Some people leave the catflap open all day and go to work, anything could happen but they don't mind.
My cat used to be a stray and now whenever I open the front door he runs the opposite way!
In an ideal world all cats would be able to go out. But this is not such a place.
2007-01-11 05:10:15 · answer #2 · answered by sandwich 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you had better be careful. I had two cats that are indoor cats. My kids and I play outside a lot, and one day this one outdoor cat started coming up to us. After about a week, I started feeling sorry for it, and fed it outside. Then, I noticed that in the mornings, on my way out the door around 7:30am, the cat would come from behind the bushes in front of my house and walk to us. After two days it started getting cold, and I put out a large box for it, to help shelter it at least. And in the morning, she'd come out of that. So! I took her in, and now she's my indoor cat.
My words of caution, are only that if she attaches herself to another in your neighboorhood, they could attach themselves as well to her. I'm sure if you love your cat, you wouldn't want that.
As for your feelings? It sounds justified. I know I'd be upset as well, I must admit. However, I would also advise against allowing outdoor cats. There are so many dangers out there for them. It's only natural for wildcats to be outdoor. Small cats are for we humans to spoil indoors.;) Every day nearly, I see dead cats at the side of the road, and it's so very sad. THere's also diseases, ticks, and other things that they could get from outside. As well as into fights with other cats. My second cat was born outside, and I adopted her from PAWS, and the newest addition was an outdoor cat. And they're both fine and happy apparently.
If you're ok with it, then leave it be. But it doesn't sound like you are, as you're asking about it now. Cats can get used to being indoor cats with ease.
Good luck in whatever you choose.
2007-01-11 04:36:07 · answer #3 · answered by parisbennett 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is this real? although there are cases of youngsters and the pets bonding, there certainly are cases the position puppy bond to adults in a larger degree. i presumed pets considered little ones as a danger to the interest they get from the adults. i comprehend of a kinfolk the position the puppy acts up even as the father and mom carry their toddler (jealous). also heard of reports of ways pets attacked the little ones (fantastically little ones and infrequently fatally) So i wager this theory has no medical validity and may be sporadic examples exist in help and adverse to the concept.
2016-12-29 03:09:05 · answer #4 · answered by zuckerman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋