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Dae
#7 • 82190 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
Jambers
#34169 • 2011-04-04 08:51:38
#34169
Actually someone who was responsible would of prevented that...Also it's not good to let them eat things from the wild. <br /> <br /> Since when? you ever heard of deer hunting? we make that into saucage slice it up raw put it on a cracker its gooood
Celestial's Dakonic Shepherds
#34168 • 2011-04-04 08:44:24
#34168
Actually someone who was responsible would of prevented that...Also it's not good to let them eat things from the wild. There are so many diseases, you should at least freeze it for a week to kill bacteria.<br /> <br /> <br /> And my argument wasn't about birds, it was about keeping the cat from the dangers of being outside...cars, other cats, dogs, contagious diseases, poisons, even humans can be dangerous to a cat.
Jambers
#34165 • 2011-04-04 08:32:20
#34165
Oh and I'm not scared, it's called being responsible for my animals. And like I said, I don't gamble with my pet's lives.<br /> <br /> I AM responsible for my animals if my cat brings in a defeathered bird, ill take it to the vet. if he kills it, he can have it he worked for it.
Celestial's Dakonic Shepherds
#34163 • 2011-04-04 08:11:11
#34163
Sigh.....<br /> I never said your cat wasn't I was setting an example that a cat can be contained and be happy. -_- <br /> <br /> Oh and I'm not scared, it's called being responsible for my animals. And like I said, I don't gamble with my pet's lives.<br /> <br /> You even said that even in the house they're not safe, and they sure as heck aren't safe outside.<br /> <br /> " what is so wrong with that besides the fact that you dont personaly agree with it?"<br /> <br /> This is a debate. And it has been said SO MANY times. I'm done repeating. <br /> <br /> Tschüß<br /> <br />
Jambers
#34161 • 2011-04-04 07:21:19
#34161
And mine isnt? Look i get it your scaird of letting your cat outside because of all the things that could "possibly happen to him" But im not. if i dont let him out he sits at the door and SCREAMS that horable low cry sound cats do. It makes my cat happy to go outside. and i know my cat wouldnt do something stupid like walk into a road. we have had him for over a year, there has never been a "accident" he stays in the block, he dosent cross the street. hes safe and happy. what is so wrong with that besides the fact that you dont personaly agree with it?<br /> <br /> on a side note, lets keep all small chirldren cooped up in the house too. my guess is they kill more birds with bebe guns that cats kill a week.
Celestial's Dakonic Shepherds
#34155 • 2011-04-04 04:19:59
#34155
A: It's not keeping them cooped up. My cat is very happy and a total goof. He's in great shape and gets a bunch of exercise inside the house.<br /> <br /> And I don't think you should keep cats contained just because of the birds. It's for their OWN safety. My cat's life is far too valuable to me to gamble with.
Jambers
#34152 • 2011-04-04 04:11:05
#34152
I already answered that question earlier. And strays are prevented by responsible owners and not letting your cat outside.<br /> <br /> i let my cat out, i let him out a few minets ago in fact, he will be back in the morning just like always.<br /> <br /> i still find it funny that 1 out of every 6830 birds that die are killed by cats. and people think the cats should be cooped up because of it.
I already answered that question earlier. And strays are prevented by responsible owners and not letting your cat outside.<br /> <br /> And thank you.
Jambers
#34150 • 2011-04-04 03:57:15
#34150
Therefore them killing, is unnecessary.<br /> <br /> so strays dont kill birds because people feed them all?they wouldnt hunt a bird for food?<br /> <br /> and welcome back celestia
Celestial's Dakonic Shepherds
#34149 • 2011-04-04 03:54:23
#34149
Sorry, I took my dogs out to the park for a walk.<br /> Thank you Nath and Crayton..<br /> <br /> Like Nath said, a Lion is meant for hunting a gazelle, and the other animals they prey on. If they don't hunt, they'll die. So it is necessary.<br /> <br /> A cat, does not live off birds. They live off the food we humans give them. (It's part of being domesticated.) <br /> Therefore them killing, is unnecessary.
