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"Luvskats00" wrote in message
... blair thompson writes I recently lost my guy to the coyotes. I live adjacent to a forested area where they are active, so I am thinking my next best friend should be confined to quarters. For some insane reason, many people with cats with fight to the death for their right to let their cats roam among wild animals, toxic substances/poisons, heavy traffic, etc. Probably for the same reason that many people are adamant that the only really loved cat's are the ones that are indoor only which in my opinion carries it's own set of unique problems. It depends on your situation and in the O.P.'s case, I think I would err on the side of caution and keep the cat in with a secure cat enclosure if possible...or move house. Jeannie --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.726 / Virus Database: 481 - Release Date: 22/07/04 |
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"Luvskats00" wrote in message
... blair thompson writes I recently lost my guy to the coyotes. I live adjacent to a forested area where they are active, so I am thinking my next best friend should be confined to quarters. For some insane reason, many people with cats with fight to the death for their right to let their cats roam among wild animals, toxic substances/poisons, heavy traffic, etc. Probably for the same reason that many people are adamant that the only really loved cat's are the ones that are indoor only which in my opinion carries it's own set of unique problems. It depends on your situation and in the O.P.'s case, I think I would err on the side of caution and keep the cat in with a secure cat enclosure if possible...or move house. Jeannie --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.726 / Virus Database: 481 - Release Date: 22/07/04 |
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"Luvskats00" wrote in message
... blair thompson writes I recently lost my guy to the coyotes. I live adjacent to a forested area where they are active, so I am thinking my next best friend should be confined to quarters. For some insane reason, many people with cats with fight to the death for their right to let their cats roam among wild animals, toxic substances/poisons, heavy traffic, etc. Probably for the same reason that many people are adamant that the only really loved cat's are the ones that are indoor only which in my opinion carries it's own set of unique problems. It depends on your situation and in the O.P.'s case, I think I would err on the side of caution and keep the cat in with a secure cat enclosure if possible...or move house. Jeannie --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.726 / Virus Database: 481 - Release Date: 22/07/04 |
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I think that keeping a cat inside is OK if the cat has always been an indoor
only cat and doesn't know any different. I Sometimes they'll surprise you. I would imagine a former roaming stray would be miserable suddenly indoors. Not always so. My Biskit will hardly stick her nose outside. She knows the great outdoors isn't what it's cracked up to be. :-) Sherry |
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I think that keeping a cat inside is OK if the cat has always been an indoor
only cat and doesn't know any different. I Sometimes they'll surprise you. I would imagine a former roaming stray would be miserable suddenly indoors. Not always so. My Biskit will hardly stick her nose outside. She knows the great outdoors isn't what it's cracked up to be. :-) Sherry |
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I think that keeping a cat inside is OK if the cat has always been an indoor
only cat and doesn't know any different. I Sometimes they'll surprise you. I would imagine a former roaming stray would be miserable suddenly indoors. Not always so. My Biskit will hardly stick her nose outside. She knows the great outdoors isn't what it's cracked up to be. :-) Sherry |
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My tips / thoughts...
1. Have more than 1 cat. They entertain each other. All your suggestions are wonderful, but #1 is the absolutely most important, IMO. One solitary cat stuck in an dark apartment all day with the owner gone is borderline abuse, IMO. This came to mind because I know that cat IRL and trying to talk the owner, who works all day and runs around all weekend, to realize that even though cats are minimal maintenance, they still need companionship and stimuli. Sherry |
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My tips / thoughts...
1. Have more than 1 cat. They entertain each other. All your suggestions are wonderful, but #1 is the absolutely most important, IMO. One solitary cat stuck in an dark apartment all day with the owner gone is borderline abuse, IMO. This came to mind because I know that cat IRL and trying to talk the owner, who works all day and runs around all weekend, to realize that even though cats are minimal maintenance, they still need companionship and stimuli. Sherry |
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My tips / thoughts...
1. Have more than 1 cat. They entertain each other. All your suggestions are wonderful, but #1 is the absolutely most important, IMO. One solitary cat stuck in an dark apartment all day with the owner gone is borderline abuse, IMO. This came to mind because I know that cat IRL and trying to talk the owner, who works all day and runs around all weekend, to realize that even though cats are minimal maintenance, they still need companionship and stimuli. Sherry |
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