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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 lived in a flat once and used to take dog rescue dogs for walks with other volunteers. I was offered an 'aids' cat who wasn't allowed outside but I refused. I can't bear to think of a cat being behind closed doors all the time, like a prison. I have often seen cats peering out of high rise windows and it doesn't seem right. I moan about my neighbours' cats killing wildlife and poo-ing in my garden but I would not want them kept in doors. Same with caged birds - I think this practice ought to be banned.

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  • I lived in a flat once and used to take dog rescue dogs for walks with other volunteers. I was offered an 'aids' cat who wasn't allowed outside but I refused. I can't bear to think of a cat being behind closed doors all the time, like a prison. I have often seen cats peering out of high rise windows and it doesn't seem right. I moan about my neighbours' cats killing wildlife and poo-ing in my garden but I would not want them kept in doors. Same with caged birds - I think this practice ought to be banned.

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