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Old August 1st 03, 05:27 PM
Bob Brenchley.
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On Thu, 31 Jul 2003 16:42:18 +0100, "bewtifulfreak"
wrote:

"L. Kelly" wrote in message
.ca...

I live on a highway, with over 10,000 vehicles a day going through,

absolutely no yard,
and near a rural area full of coyotes and wild dogs (one of which I have

seen near my
home). If protecting my cats from those dangers makes me "cruel, selfish,

or both" (to
quote your words), then I guess I would have to say that you are the one

who is abusive.

Anyone who WOULD subject their so-called "loved pets" to these dangers is,

indeed,
extremely cruel, selfish, stupid and abusive.


Ah, but Bob believes that you just shouldn't have a cat if you live in an
area like that.


I believe she shouldn't have a cat, most true cat lovers would agree.

And as far as strays in those areas? I guess we're
supposed to accept that a feral life full of disease, fighting and possibly
starving or being eaten is a more 'natural' life for a cat, and therefore it
will somehow be happier than if it were being kept indoors, fed, played
with, and tended to. Myself, I find that awfully difficult to accept. I so
wish the cats could have a (verbal) say in all this!!!

Ann
(who does let her cats outdoors, but only because it's safe to do so)


You have a choice. Have a cat who is allowed out for at least some
time during the average day, or don't have a cat. It really is as
simple as that.

--
Bob.

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