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Should cats be allowed outside to play?

NAS71232

There are two camps.

Some say they should be strictly indoors as they kill mice, rats and the occasional bird. They say they are a threat to wildlife and it's safer for them to stay in as they could get hurt.

The other camp feels they should be able to enjoy nature and roam as they please.

What are your thoughts?

I let my cats outside. If you restrict them by keeping them in the house, they constantly try to escape and get frustrated. My Bengal cat kicked hell and she tried the door handles to get out, but I waited until she was old enough. Now she stays in the garden and couldn't be happier. If you live in a flat, then obviously, you can't let them out. That's fine if they are well looked after. They get bored indoors, especially if you live alone and go to work all day. If they are indoor cats, you need to give them another cat to play with.

There might be a time in the future where I will have to rehome them to suitable people. 

Do you let your cat out, or keep it inside?

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  • I haven't read all the replies but cats are the scourge of wildlife and for that reason, I decided before my present cat moved in of her own choice, that I would never have a cat again.

    They are beautiful assassins.

    It's something that Chris Packham has spoken about.

    If they can tolerate it a collar with a bell is a good idea.  I've had cats nearly choke themselves trying to get the collar off though.

    I don't like a cat to be indoors unless they are bred to be (eg. ragdoll) or they choose to do so.

    They are natural hunters and very intelligent and won't get the stimulation they need.

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  • I haven't read all the replies but cats are the scourge of wildlife and for that reason, I decided before my present cat moved in of her own choice, that I would never have a cat again.

    They are beautiful assassins.

    It's something that Chris Packham has spoken about.

    If they can tolerate it a collar with a bell is a good idea.  I've had cats nearly choke themselves trying to get the collar off though.

    I don't like a cat to be indoors unless they are bred to be (eg. ragdoll) or they choose to do so.

    They are natural hunters and very intelligent and won't get the stimulation they need.

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