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I have to say that I would feel that it would be cruel to keep a cat confined all the time in a cat room.
I agree that the cats need time to come out and stretch their legs, socialize with the household and receive much needed attention and cuddle time.
I suppose it boils down to ones circumstances. My boys have been raised to have their own room, they seem purrfectly happy about it too and don't see it as a punishment. The room needs to be a sanctuary for them, a place they can go to get away from everything if they choose, and a safe place to call their own.
In my situation I need a cat room because the resident dog is not friendly towards the kittens, so it is more a safety thing for me and the animals. Everyone gets shifts to come out and get time with the family and they are all very used to the routine. I make sure that all the animals have lots of time to be "free" and they all get around 6-8 hours or more of roaming time outside of their rooms.
I have to agree with @Katocats that they do need extra space for playing, exercising and new window viewings. They do need healthy stimulation to keep a happy healthy mental well being.
In my situation I need a cat room because the resident dog is not friendly towards the kittens, so it is more a safety thing for me and the animals. Everyone gets shifts to come out and get time with the family and they are all very used to the routine. I make sure that all the animals have lots of time to be "free" and they all get around 6-8 hours or more of roaming time outside of their rooms.
I have to agree with @Katocats that they do need extra space for playing, exercising and new window viewings. They do need healthy stimulation to keep a happy healthy mental well being.