Mine are outdoors. They do come in sometimes (especialy in the winter) but they sleep outside. There's a constant source of water and their food is put out twice a day, and they have a heat lamp to keep thm toasty warm at night. Are they happy? Yes. Would they like to come inside? Yes. Unfortunately for me I'm still living at home, and will be for another four years. Once I move out there's no question that I'll be taking me furbabies with me though.
Cats living outside is a fact of life. In most cases it'd be nicer to keep them inside, but as long as they have a vet, food, water, love, and attention, I feel that it's not cruel either way. While I myself would love to have them indoors, both of my parents object to that (my mom because of fur and my dad because of his fear of litterbox problems). Unless I somehow manage to convince them to let my kits stay permanently inside, I'm afraid they're going to have to be outdoors. However, they're happy about it, and IMO it's best to have them outdoors here than bring them to the shelter or some other place because I can't keep them inside.
Cats living outside is a fact of life. In most cases it'd be nicer to keep them inside, but as long as they have a vet, food, water, love, and attention, I feel that it's not cruel either way. While I myself would love to have them indoors, both of my parents object to that (my mom because of fur and my dad because of his fear of litterbox problems). Unless I somehow manage to convince them to let my kits stay permanently inside, I'm afraid they're going to have to be outdoors. However, they're happy about it, and IMO it's best to have them outdoors here than bring them to the shelter or some other place because I can't keep them inside.