Obviously, you didn't consult your pets whether they want to remain
purely indoor pets. You made the decision unilaterally. So, I argue
that you don't really care that they might suffer (mentally) as long
as you satisfy what you think is right, i.e., that they remain
indoors. You can be responsible and still let them outdoors by putting
them on a leash, in a backyard, if you have one, under supervision,
etc.


No, I didn't consult with them. I took a look at them in a cage in a section
set up in a local PetCo for adopting cats. I made an intelligent guess that
they would probably prefer to have the run of my small aprtment then staying in
the cage.

As far as the outdoor thing, I live in the city. I have a problem with people
who let their cats roam around in the alleys and gardens in the middle of the
blocks and between the rears of apartments.

If I didn't make it clear, I am sorry. Of course, anyone who has a backyard
and wishes to tether a cat to a long leash in the backyard, would not be
considered an irresponsible owner in my opinion. I object to allowing a pet to
roam free where the owner loses contact and control over the pet.

On 07 Jan 2004 15:41:55 GMT, (GovtLawyer) wrote:

Obviously, you didn't consult your pets whether they want to remain
purely indoor pets. You made the decision unilaterally. So, I argue
that you don't really care that they might suffer (mentally) as long
as you satisfy what you think is right, i.e., that they remain
indoors. You can be responsible and still let them outdoors by putting
them on a leash, in a backyard, if you have one, under supervision,
etc.


No, I didn't consult with them. I took a look at them in a cage in a section
set up in a local PetCo for adopting cats. I made an intelligent guess that
they would probably prefer to have the run of my small aprtment then staying in
the cage.

You swapped one cage for another. If you had not been so selfish they
would have stood the chance of getting a proper home.

As far as the outdoor thing, I live in the city. I have a problem with people
who let their cats roam around in the alleys and gardens in the middle of the
blocks and between the rears of apartments.

If I didn't make it clear, I am sorry. Of course, anyone who has a backyard
and wishes to tether a cat to a long leash in the backyard, would not be
considered an irresponsible owner in my opinion.

The would be arrested in the UK, for animal cruelty. Even dogs cannot
be chained up like that any more.

I object to allowing a pet to
roam free where the owner loses contact and control over the pet.

Then don't have cats.

--
Bob.

You have not been charged for this lesson. Please pass it to all your
friends so they may learn as well.

On 07 Jan 2004 15:41:55 GMT, (GovtLawyer) wrote:

Obviously, you didn't consult your pets whether they want to remain
purely indoor pets. You made the decision unilaterally. So, I argue
that you don't really care that they might suffer (mentally) as long
as you satisfy what you think is right, i.e., that they remain
indoors. You can be responsible and still let them outdoors by putting
them on a leash, in a backyard, if you have one, under supervision,
etc.


No, I didn't consult with them. I took a look at them in a cage in a section
set up in a local PetCo for adopting cats. I made an intelligent guess that
they would probably prefer to have the run of my small aprtment then staying in
the cage.

You swapped one cage for another. If you had not been so selfish they
would have stood the chance of getting a proper home.

As far as the outdoor thing, I live in the city. I have a problem with people
who let their cats roam around in the alleys and gardens in the middle of the
blocks and between the rears of apartments.

If I didn't make it clear, I am sorry. Of course, anyone who has a backyard
and wishes to tether a cat to a long leash in the backyard, would not be
considered an irresponsible owner in my opinion.

The would be arrested in the UK, for animal cruelty. Even dogs cannot
be chained up like that any more.

I object to allowing a pet to
roam free where the owner loses contact and control over the pet.

Then don't have cats.

--
Bob.

You have not been charged for this lesson. Please pass it to all your
friends so they may learn as well.

You swapped one cage for another. If you had not been so selfish they
would have stood the chance of getting a proper home.

Pssst ... don't show the world you're a complete moron! An apartment vs. a
cage in Petco? Did you have a lobotomy?

You swapped one cage for another. If you had not been so selfish they
would have stood the chance of getting a proper home.

Pssst ... don't show the world you're a complete moron! An apartment vs. a
cage in Petco? Did you have a lobotomy?

You swapped one cage for another. If you had not been so selfish they
would have stood the chance of getting a proper home

That is pretty dim witted remark. Do you know how many there are like that?
Oh, perhaps you think they should stay in the 2 X 4 cage forever, or perhaps
they should be euthanized.

The problem with you, is that you offer no alternatives. Even a fool like you
can't believe that all pet owners should open up their doors and let their pets
out to fend for themselves? If having a pet is putting one in a cage, what is
the alternative?

I assume, that you aren't a pet owner. I certainly hope not; you're too cold,
belligerent, and immature to deserve the pleasurable companionship of a pet.

You swapped one cage for another. If you had not been so selfish they
would have stood the chance of getting a proper home

That is pretty dim witted remark. Do you know how many there are like that?
Oh, perhaps you think they should stay in the 2 X 4 cage forever, or perhaps
they should be euthanized.

The problem with you, is that you offer no alternatives. Even a fool like you
can't believe that all pet owners should open up their doors and let their pets
out to fend for themselves? If having a pet is putting one in a cage, what is
the alternative?

I assume, that you aren't a pet owner. I certainly hope not; you're too cold,
belligerent, and immature to deserve the pleasurable companionship of a pet.

"GovtLawyer" wrote in message
...

That is pretty dim witted remark. Do you know how many there are like
that?
Oh, perhaps you think they should stay in the 2 X 4 cage forever, or
perhaps
they should be euthanized.

The problem with you, is that you offer no alternatives. Even a fool like
you
can't believe that all pet owners should open up their doors and let their
pets
out to fend for themselves? If having a pet is putting one in a cage,
what is
the alternative?

I assume, that you aren't a pet owner. I certainly hope not; you're too
cold,
belligerent, and immature to deserve the pleasurable companionship of a
pet.

I never thought I was going to say this, but now I just have to: Don't feed
the trolls!

Leave Brenchley alone outside in the snow where he belongs...

Hans

"GovtLawyer" wrote in message
...

That is pretty dim witted remark. Do you know how many there are like
that?
Oh, perhaps you think they should stay in the 2 X 4 cage forever, or
perhaps
they should be euthanized.

The problem with you, is that you offer no alternatives. Even a fool like
you
can't believe that all pet owners should open up their doors and let their
pets
out to fend for themselves? If having a pet is putting one in a cage,
what is
the alternative?

I assume, that you aren't a pet owner. I certainly hope not; you're too
cold,
belligerent, and immature to deserve the pleasurable companionship of a
pet.

I never thought I was going to say this, but now I just have to: Don't feed
the trolls!

Leave Brenchley alone outside in the snow where he belongs...

Hans

On 08 Jan 2004 00:37:49 GMT, (Luvskats00) wrote:

You swapped one cage for another. If you had not been so selfish they
would have stood the chance of getting a proper home.

Pssst ... don't show the world you're a complete moron! An apartment vs. a
cage in Petco? Did you have a lobotomy?

A gage is a cage - end of story.

--
Bob.

Light travels faster than sound. This is why you appear bright until
we hear you talk.