Indoor or outdoor cats just a question

[Ruthyb]

Originally Posted by carolinalima

You are answering your own question.... Look:



In average, an outside cat will live 3-5 years, due to different reasons, included the above, and also diseases, dogs, cat fights, predators, etc.
Inside cats live an average of 13-15 years... That is much much longer!
Inside cats are healthier and happier cats, as they are not subject to famine, diseases, fights, the weather, abuse.... God, there are just SO MANY reasons...
Whenyou have a change, and the heart for it, take a look at the Crossing the Bridge Forum... it's really sad... There is a lot of outside kitties in there,or inside who escaped even for a day...

After reading all of this I am going to try and keep floss in as much as possible, your advice is spot on correct and like I said my other 4 cats are indoor cats but just go outside to the toilet and then straight back in again which I don't have a problem with, I shall buy a cat litter tray and try and keep floss indoors.You are all fantastic people on this forum and I value your opinion.x

[ut0pia]

Jake is indoor because I don't feel safe letting him out without a harness and supervision. He goes outside in a fenced yard when I'm there for a few minutes per day.

[CoolCat]

indoor here too...
Catulina was feral, after her spay I can see that she perfectly take the rol of being indoor cat!.. she only take a little ride early morning around of 25 minutes ( under surveillance ) along with King Milky and voila, the whole day spend it at home!....

Main reason: Security...

[carolinalima]

Originally Posted by Ruthyb

Oh dear thats terrible, I have lost one cat 3 years ago when she got run over we lived on a very busy road but the back was rural, she got hit by a car and the car didn't stop, she crawled into a neighbours driveway and he phoned me but it was too late, our laws here are disgusting, if a dog gets hit by a car then police are to be informed but not a cat, my kitty could have been saved if the law included cats, its so sad, I was devestated for months but I fell pregnant with my daughter the day my kitty died, I believe that this was a sign even though my hubby thinks I am a stupid for thinking so.x

That's awful.... I am sorry you went through this... This is another serious reason to keep them inside..... stupid stupid law - how can that be??

[GoldyCat]

My kitties are all indoors only. There's not a huge amount of traffic, but I'm on a hill where people can't see what's in the road until they're almost on top of it. There are also a lot of coyotes around who think kitties make a good snack. I do have a screened-in patio so they can get some fresh air without actually getting out where it's dangerous for them.

[CATTYBIRD]

My cats are both indoors only. Casey would like to be an outside cat but since he's declawed(not by me) and he keeps breaking his leashes (:/), he's now inside only.

[Kimberleigh]

My three cats are indoor cats. However, they do go outside almost daily on a harness and leash, supervised. There are a number of reasons I don't have outdoor cats. Firstly, I'd be worried CONSTANTLY. I'd be a nutcase if I new my babies were running around loose outside. There are soo many bad things that could happen to them. I live on a highway, first of all. There are also lots of wild animals, diseases, traps, etc. I live in a semi - rural neighborhood, so I wouldn't be surprised if someone took a gun to them either. I wouldn't want them outside all the time anyway. I want to be around them, they are my pets after all! If they were always outside, I wouldn't be able to enjoy their company!

[white cat lover]

Indoors vs. Outdoors is very different from country to country. In the UK, it is more common for cats to be indoor/outdoor.

I have both indoor cats, & outdoor farm cats. All are altered & receive regular vet care. They range from 3 years to 18ish years. I also live in the country, on a farm. Most of my farm cats were born & raised outdoors, a few were going to be euthanized at the shelter.

[strange_wings]

If you live in town, or even outside of town, it's a good idea not to let your cats have free roam. I do truly believe cats should be allowed out if they can be, but I don't trust people at all.

Look in IMO for the type of fuss people can cause. The woman is lucky that the neighbors choose to use the town's laws against her and not take it into their own hands.

No matter where you live, if there are other people then there's danger. I wish it wasn't like this. I'll never understand the cruelty some people visit upon animals, and honestly I don't want to.

[missymotus]

Indoor/Outdoor or completely outdoor used to be the norm over here, but slowly things are changing. More people are keeping their cats inside, using harnesses, cat fencing or enclosures.

[yayi]

My cats are free to go outside and I will never force them to stay indoors. Maybe it's luck or maybe they're street smart, but they do not ran out to the streets, or visit neighbors' yards to do their business, or eat from garbage. Yes, I know how dangerous it is for them outside the property but fortunately they seem to know it so they keep themselves safe.

[Ruthyb]

My mum is a total cat lover, she has 5 and they are all outdoor, her youngest cat is 12 and her oldest 21 !!!