I live in a neighborhood that is filled with cayotes and where cats go missing all the time. A giant hill where the cayotes live connects to my backyard and I hear them howl sometimes. My two cats used to be outdoor cats, but then twice in a month a cayote came into my backyard in the middle of the day and would have killed the cats if they hadn't been out in the front yard. For the past year I have only let them out an hour a day and one of them is on a leash during that time (it runs away for hours when it is free). They have a large fenced in deck in the front that the cats can be on all day. The cats are happy when they go outside, but is that happiness worth the risk? I doubt your responses will change anything but your opinions still count.
2007-07-01 15:44:24 · 20 answers · asked by ? 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
The fenced in deck is about 10 feet above ground at the top of a bunch of stairs. I know the cats are safe there.
2007-07-01 16:00:35 · update #1
No - it doesnt matter if there are coyotes or not. Outdoor cats do not live as long as indoor cats, they frequently kill wildlife, and they often disappear for unknown reasons.
2007-07-01 15:51:57 · answer #1 · answered by A M 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Don't feel guilty for not letting her out - you're taking good care of her by keeping her inside where it's safe! The average inside cat lives TEN YEARS longer and is healthier than an outdoor or indoor/outdoor cat. Do you give her toys, or do you play with her? I'm not sure how far along you are with your recovery, or how much playing with her you can do, but if you can move an arm without pain you should be able to use one of those fishing-pole toys. Is this something that's started since you had the surgery? It may be that she's picking up that you're not well, and she's worried about you. But do keep an eye on her to see if she shows any other signs of anything being wrong, like loss of appetite or anything, just in case.
2016-05-20 23:36:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i know what you mean my brother's boss had cats and they had kittens and they live way out there where the wolves are by the mountains and they can hear them howl and stuff anyway hey has the cats living in the garage and leaves his garage door open i wanted a cat so me and my brother went down there and got one. The over the next couple days the kittens were walking around and all but the 2 that were adopted (the one i got and one that some one else adopted) got eaten by the wolves. (They didn't have a fence tho). I would never let my cat out and i only would if i were watching her the whole time.
2007-07-01 16:00:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, if lots of cats vanish ,thereare kayotes and your cats have an act of being away long. You should get a large fence possibly or if yoou have a balcany have them be there they'll be conntent i had sort if the same problem exept i moved from a home to an appartemnt. You dont wanna wake up one day and look out side hopping your furry friend will come back kand see pieces of fur and blood. Yopu would wanna risk their lives like thta and imagine the guilt you would feal. They'll make the transition eventualy.
ps... almost all cats love looking out the window so thats normal
2007-07-01 17:22:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in a rural area, complete with coyotes and even wildcats. I've had cats all my life. I have three cats right now, and I do not allow them outside. Two things I know: if cats can slip away, they will. And if you have a coyote so bold that it will come into your yard, it will get one of your babies eventually. If you must let them out (and believe me I know how tempting that is), leash both cats. And remain nearby - you would be shocked at how quickly a coyote can figure out how to deal with that fence.
2007-07-01 15:54:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cats should be kept indoors. The average lifespan of an indoor cat is 12-14 years. The average life span of an outdoor cat is 2-3 years. Predators, disease from other cats, hit by cars, parasites, etc. all take their toll.
2007-07-01 16:02:56 · answer #6 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! I would not. Too many dangers and they are healthier kept inside. Keep them all kinds of cat toys laying around and get them a kitty condo, etc... Set up an aquarium with fish in it for them to view ,get some small birds in a bird cage where they can view it, get a cat video they sell at pet stores, that will keep them entertained. Use your creativity.
Good luck, God bless...
2007-07-01 16:27:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you fell scared go buy a cat scratcher or a really big toys to play with but if they get more depressed i woulld suggest putting up a fence and the put an electric fence on the outside
2007-07-01 15:48:27 · answer #8 · answered by connie h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep them inside an safe. I lost a cat to dogs, he was declawed weighed about 18 pounds. Their live needs your protection. He slipped out one day.
Virago Man=owner of blue point Siamese.
2007-07-01 15:58:55 · answer #9 · answered by hotvw1914cc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are a very responsible pet owner to keep your cats inside. If they have a fenced deck to go on they will soon learn to be satisfied inside and on the deck. Kudos to you for protecting your cats. I assure you they are happier inside than they would be attacked by coyotes.
2007-07-01 15:50:01 · answer #10 · answered by corgiesrule 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋