Should cats be outdoors?

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Originally posted by CoolBabe22
i don't know how to say this but whos biz is it?

Whos biz is it?? You are the one who asked the question! and you dont even want to tell us??? I agree in 100% INDOOR kitties and SPAY AND NEUTERING. Fixing your cat or any animal is the LEAST you can do for them...they live better that way. Also, if your 100% OUTDOOR cats arent spayed and neutered you are just adding to the over population with strays, cats in shelters, and being euthanized...

[carole]

I have to say this coolbabe, you made it everyones business when u came on here, again the advice you have been given is good advice, i dont know if financially you can afford it, and i think you are quite young, but try hard and save a little to get those adorable cats fixed, its best for them and the community, too many starving, uncared for kitties around. ok.

[ScantyNebula]

See this is what I hate .. people not taking responsability in controlling the pet population .. If her mom doesn't want the cats in the house she should neuter them, simple as that.

[IttyBittyKitty]

Originally posted by GoldenRetrLuver
Whos biz is it?? You are the one who asked the question! and you dont even want to tell us??? I agree in 100% INDOOR kitties and SPAY AND NEUTERING. Fixing your cat or any animal is the LEAST you can do for them...they live better that way. Also, if your 100% OUTDOOR cats arent spayed and neutered you are just adding to the over population with strays, cats in shelters, and being euthanized...

Agreed.

Coolbabe, whether or not people neuter their pets is EVERYONE'S business as it is a SOCIAL problem. We, as the general human populace, have an implied social contract, or responsibility, to care for all animals, whether or not we own the animals. As a hypothetical example, if you knew that your next door neighbour was abusing their cat or dog, you would step in, right?

Whether or not your cats are happier outdoor is a moot point: if they are allowed to reproduce, then your parents are responsible for the creation of unwanted cats. Let's not beat around the bush here, Coolbabe, you say that you love cats, so you would be as disturbed about the idea of cats being put to sleep as the rest of us are. Especially cats that you became attached to when they were kittens.

It is not your fault that your Mum refuses to desex the cats, but Lord knows, I'm sure that you would be able to get help from a local shelter, animal welfare group or even your vet. Please, at least try!

[Cataholic]

IttyBittyKitty,
I don't think I could have said that any better even if I had spent two weeks penning the response.

How true. Animal overpopulation IS a social problem. It is OUR social problem. Not acting responsibly is morally reprehensible.