Quote Originally Posted by Kat Friend View Post
What a beautiful cat you have. May you have lots of wonderful years with your Romeo.

Personally, I would worry about leaving my kitties outside when I am not at home, but please remember, it is a choice that each cat guardian makes.

Some people believe letting a cat experience the outdoors makes the cat's life a happier life. I believe it depends greatly on the cat.

Some have street smarts and some don't.
I try to appreciate what everyone rights and respect it - but the number of cats that end up on lost and found websites, the number of calls we get to go pick up a cat lying dead on the street after being hit by a car, the number of calls we get from people who have lost their cat, etc. - these include cats with street smarts. A speeding car (and as we know, no one respects the speed limits anymore) and a cat crossing the street - the cat never wins. It is heartbreaking when I see this each and every time. A cat doesn't have the knowledge of what dangers it faces outside. A number of cats were poisoned in the Montreal area by people's neighbors who put poisoned meat in their garbage knowing what would happen. Also there were some sickos driving around a Montreal area at night time taking people's cats for unkind purposes (animal testing, animal abuse). As I said, we would never think of opening the door and letting our dog out to fend for itself on the streets, in backyards, etc. while we go off to work - why is it considered acceptable for cats? And I know for a fact that our local animal catchers have no conscience about trapping and grabbing a cat, whether it belongs to someone or not - and don't think the tag on your cat's collar makes much of a difference. Take it from someone in the know and if you love them, you will keep them safe inside.