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Dae
#7 • 82177 views
Posted: 2011-02-26 09:34:55
#6748
Outdoor cats
I thought this might be an interesting one for Alacrity, as I assume most of us are animal lovers. What do you guys think about cats being allowed to roam free outside?
For me, personally, I am very much against it. I believe that cat owners should install cat runs if they wish to let their cats outside.
I am a wildlife carer and here in Australia cats are a serious threat to our natives. Almost every bird I've had come in due to cat attack has died shortly thereafter, and that's not even touching on those that die prolonged and painful deaths in the bush. All cats hunt, it is natural for them to do so. People who don't believe their cats are hunting are fooling themselves.
Furthermore, it is much safer for a cat to be kept indoors or in an enclosed outdoor area like a cat run. How many cats are run over by cars, abused by humans or attacked by other cats and dogs every year? How many unwanted litters of kittens are born to roaming cats?
Note that I do not hate cats. They are just doing what comes naturally to them. I blame the owners as it is their responsibility to manage their animals. (Also, I am not limiting this to just cats. I believe dogs should be kept confined too. However most dogs are kept in secure backyards and thus present no problem.)
Thoughts?
Replies
Steaks
#34257 • 2011-04-05 05:16:57
#34257
I've had my cat stuck in a tree before, but never had a dresser fall on a cat.
Celestial's Dakonic Shepherds
#34256 • 2011-04-05 05:10:02
#34256
..There's a higher chance of your cat getting injured from falling out of a tree than a dresser toppling over.
Jambers
#34253 • 2011-04-05 05:01:48
#34253
I've never ever had a dresser fall over onto a cat.<br /> <br /> im saying its HIGHLY more likely for a dresser to fall over onto a cat than a tree. Or even that cat tree, im shure most of you have one for your cat, theres more of a possiblity for it to topple over onto your cat than a normal out side tree.
Celestial's Dakonic Shepherds
#34252 • 2011-04-05 04:59:33
#34252
...Yeah that has to be a very unstable dresser. I can hang on the one in my grandmother's bedroom...<br /> <br /> And a fall from a tree is about 10 times more likely to cause injury to your cat than a small fall from a dresser.<br /> <br /> And just because you can call your pet doesn't mean you have control...-_-
Steaks
#34249 • 2011-04-05 04:48:13
#34249
Yeah I don't see how that is base for an argument at all. I've never ever had a dresser fall over onto a cat. Also, cats cannot break their legs and die jumping from a dresser.
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Steaks
#34247 • 2011-04-05 04:39:51
#34247
<i>"A tree has less likely hood of topling over onto a cat than a dresser."</i><br>No it doesn't. I assume we're talking about <a href=http://www.furniturehomedesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/bamboo-dresser.jpg rel=nofollow>Dresser</a> vs <a href=http://www.cozycatfurniture.com/images/cat_tree_topper_m.jpg rel=nofollow>Tree</a>?
Jambers
#34245 • 2011-04-05 04:36:11
#34245
Also, you said a dresser was dangerous, why not a tree then?<br /> <br /> A tree has less likely hood of topling over onto a cat than a dresser.<br /> <br /> Letting your cat free roam, out of your site and control is being irresponsible. Being responsible for your animals means being in control of them.<br /> <br /> i am in control of him, when i want him inside, i stand on the frunt porch yell and he comes a running. <br /> <br /> Look i get it you all are consirned because i let my cat outside. Theres no need to be. i live in a nice safe naiborhood, if theres a stray dog, it's owners are called less than 5 mins later the dog is off the street. speed limit is about 15mph, no car is going to sneek up on my cat and crush him, not that my cat would cross the street anyway, he stays in my block. <br /> <br /> i love my cat, ive done everything that people here seem to think is being responcible besides not letting him outdoors, as i have said, hes fixed so no extra litters of kittens there, hes got all his shots, hes even microchiped so if he is picked up he will be returned. there is no need to be worried about my pet.
Celestial's Dakonic Shepherds
#34241 • 2011-04-05 04:23:55
#34241
"<br /> No im not, i love my cat, it gets its shots, its fixed and it goes outside because it likes it. hes also microchiped so if he IS picked up by the shelter he will be returned, and i live in the city, no cyotes here. as for dogs my cat can climb a tree, a dog can't. Fact is people tend to forget just how recorceful a cat is."<br /> <br /> My dog can outrun a cat. I've had my dog outback (6 foot completely fenced in yard) and a cat leaped over the fence. My dog crossed the entire yard and was on that cat within seconds. <br /> <br /> That cat is just lucky my dog didn't attack it, he dropped down and went into a play bow, and the cat hissed and took off.<br /> <br /> Cat's are not that resourceful.<br /> <br /> Also, you said a dresser was dangerous, why not a tree then?<br /> <br /> Letting your cat free roam, out of your site and control is being irresponsible. Being responsible for your animals means being in control of them.<br /> <br /> http://www.dogsaver.org/caninecrusaders/responsible.htm<br /> <br /> "<br /> • Don't let your pets run loose. Dogs should be walked leashes. Any outdoor off leash access should be secure in a fenced area. An outdoor cats average lifespan is 3 years, an indoor cat's average lifespan is 14 years. "
Steaks
#34240 • 2011-04-05 04:22:11
#34240
<i>"No im not, i love my cat, it gets its shots, its fixed and it goes outside because it likes it. hes also microchiped so if he IS picked up by the shelter he will be returned, and i live in the city, no cyotes here. as for dogs my cat can climb a tree, a dog can't. Fact is people tend to forget just how recorceful a cat is."</i><br><br>Dogs can run a lot faster than cats. Dogs can also maul cats to death. & vinegar + spraybottle method is extremely cruel. Vinegar is acidic. Spray it in your eyes & mouth and then tell me how humane that method is.<br>When my cats want to go outside, I put a blanket and pillow inside a big dog crate and sit outside on the porch with them. They just lay in the sun and watch the birds. If they're not in the crate, I walk around in the yard with them on their leashes.<br><a href=http://i51.tinypic.com/25f7dyo.jpg rel=nofollow>[LINK]</a>
