Indoor is definately the way to go!

Not only is it dangerous for a kitty to be outside but:

You are doing your bit by protecting the birds and other small animals from predation in your yard.

You won't have to worry where kitty is at 2am in the morning.

Dead things on carpet don't look good especially when you have to dispose of them.

Kitties don't smell (really they don't compared to other animals) if you keep everything relating to kitty relatively clean.

Kitties keep *monsters* away that hide under beds, rugs and behind doors

Kitties are great feet warmers in winter. Also can be used a pillows, cushions and face washers. Watch out for sharp pointy things though

Definate entertainment value - don't worry about what happens to Ally McBeal because you will be too busy entertaining kitty. Television is a thing of the past in my house.

You will learn to share. Willingly or unwillingly. Forget trying to teach your kitty manners - it just simply won't happen.

I am sure other people can add to this list!

Also get used to the terms "headbumpies", "smooging", "pie crust holes", "the bowling pin", "the sumo", "the gargoyle", "the half gargoyle", "feral" and last but not least -

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