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If you live in an area where, for whatever reason, you feel unable to allow a healthy cat its freedom to roam for at least some time each day (and only you can judge your area) then don't have a cat. To have a healthy cat, knowing you will keep it in 24/7 marks you are being cruel, selfish, or both. Laws in the USA forbid cats wandering outside. A cat found loose, outdoors, in most municipalities here will be taken in by Animal Control. Houses equipped with enclosed patios or pools or a large walk in enclosure in a yard are few, especially in the Nawth. Plus most people can't afford this. Nor people living in apartments. But you would deny a cat a home because it would have to be kept in. Now *that's* cruel. LT |
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If you live in an area where, for whatever reason, you feel unable to allow a healthy cat its freedom to roam for at least some time each day (and only you can judge your area) then don't have a cat. To have a healthy cat, knowing you will keep it in 24/7 marks you are being cruel, selfish, or both. Laws in the USA forbid cats wandering outside. A cat found loose, outdoors, in most municipalities here will be taken in by Animal Control. Houses equipped with enclosed patios or pools or a large walk in enclosure in a yard are few, especially in the Nawth. Plus most people can't afford this. Nor people living in apartments. But you would deny a cat a home because it would have to be kept in. Now *that's* cruel. LT |
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excuse me? I particularly resent the tone of your statement! There are no
pets on earth that are treated better than ours. They're our children. Good people's KIDS sometimes disappear also. If this is the welcome I get to this group then I guess I'll stay out! Susan -- CAMERON'S RESTAURANT FEATURED IN SEPT. 2001 SKIING MAGAZINE 57 Saranac Ave. Lake Placid, NY 12946 518 523-7872 www.cameronsrestaurant.com 518 523-7872 -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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excuse me? I particularly resent the tone of your statement! There are no
pets on earth that are treated better than ours. They're our children. Good people's KIDS sometimes disappear also. If this is the welcome I get to this group then I guess I'll stay out! Susan -- CAMERON'S RESTAURANT FEATURED IN SEPT. 2001 SKIING MAGAZINE 57 Saranac Ave. Lake Placid, NY 12946 518 523-7872 www.cameronsrestaurant.com 518 523-7872 -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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Thanks for the help - your advice has been great. Elsa disappeared October 5
and was never seen again. We have a neighbor whose cat disappeared about a year ago and 5 months later, CAME BACK. ----- I say Morris is lonely because of the way he behaves - bored despite TONS of toys and even playing with the 2 dogs. As far as having cats that go outside, I know this sounds like a bad idea to some, but to others, keeping an animal captive in the house sounds cruel. I guess it's just a matter of opinion and I certainly would never force my opinion on others. I don't give unsolicited advice. We live deep in the woods and had an INDOOR/OUTDOOR cat for 18 years. He was perfectly healthy until renal failure was killing him. Our cats are never left outside on their own for long periods. They're never out at night and when no one is home they are in, and they are checked up on regularly when out. In the winter they don't WANT to go out for more than a minute or two. If I lived in a metro area, or close to a highway or where there was great danger I wouldn't own a cat. (I'm not saying others shouldn't, just that I wouldn't want to.) They are much happier being able to go out and run and play and climb trees and go for walks in the woods with the dogs and us. They even prefer to do their business outside in the woods, so litter box is very seldom used. They don't get fat and lazy because they get such alot of exercise. Anyway, we have picked out another cat at the shelter and will pick him up tomorrow. 7 month old male grey tiger - lots of spunk, not afraid of dogs and loves other cats. I'll let you know how they're doing. Susan -- CAMERON'S RESTAURANT FEATURED IN SEPT. 2001 SKIING MAGAZINE 57 Saranac Ave. Lake Placid, NY 12946 518 523-7872 www.cameronsrestaurant.com 518 523-7872t -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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Thanks for the help - your advice has been great. Elsa disappeared October 5
and was never seen again. We have a neighbor whose cat disappeared about a year ago and 5 months later, CAME BACK. ----- I say Morris is lonely because of the way he behaves - bored despite TONS of toys and even playing with the 2 dogs. As far as having cats that go outside, I know this sounds like a bad idea to some, but to others, keeping an animal captive in the house sounds cruel. I guess it's just a matter of opinion and I certainly would never force my opinion on others. I don't give unsolicited advice. We live deep in the woods and had an INDOOR/OUTDOOR cat for 18 years. He was perfectly healthy until renal failure was killing him. Our cats are never left outside on their own for long periods. They're never out at night and when no one is home they are in, and they are checked up on regularly when out. In the winter they don't WANT to go out for more than a minute or two. If I lived in a metro area, or close to a highway or where there was great danger I wouldn't own a cat. (I'm not saying others shouldn't, just that I wouldn't want to.) They are much happier being able to go out and run and play and climb trees and go for walks in the woods with the dogs and us. They even prefer to do their business outside in the woods, so litter box is very seldom used. They don't get fat and lazy because they get such alot of exercise. Anyway, we have picked out another cat at the shelter and will pick him up tomorrow. 7 month old male grey tiger - lots of spunk, not afraid of dogs and loves other cats. I'll let you know how they're doing. Susan -- CAMERON'S RESTAURANT FEATURED IN SEPT. 2001 SKIING MAGAZINE 57 Saranac Ave. Lake Placid, NY 12946 518 523-7872 www.cameronsrestaurant.com 518 523-7872t -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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I beg your pardon, but it IS a pet. Some people's pets go outside. Read my
reply to Donald Ferrt. I wasn't expecting unsolicited advice or a debate about having indoor or outdoor cats. Also, thank you for your advice on the question I did ask, you all have been very helpful. SC -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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I beg your pardon, but it IS a pet. Some people's pets go outside. Read my
reply to Donald Ferrt. I wasn't expecting unsolicited advice or a debate about having indoor or outdoor cats. Also, thank you for your advice on the question I did ask, you all have been very helpful. SC -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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After reading that, I recant my post dated 02/12/2003. Thanks Susan.
Nice restaurant, too bad I live 4078 KM (2533 miles) away. |
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