Broader adoption of keeping cats safe at home would have large benefits for cat welfare, human health, local wildlife and even the economy. So, should cat owners be required to keep their pets contained to their property?

The answer to the question is obviously “yes”.

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    6 months ago

    Super controversial. I know plenty of people that are against pets indoors altogether.

    Went to a vet specialised in behaviour to help with one of my cats. She insisted that I should let them out.

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      6 months ago

      I guess you’re not able to care for cats then?

      why is their mood worth more than all the wildlife they kill or terrorise?

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        6 months ago

        I never said I was one of those people. I keep my cats indoors. And their mood is fine. One of them won’t leave even if I leave the door open. Takes a few steps outside and chills there.

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          6 months ago

          well there you go, someone was wrong about what cats need to be happy.

          You’d think a vet would be more worried about all the heal problems they pick up outside but I suppose it’s more work for them if mr fluffypaws needs surgery or whatever.