Re: Fire
I know people that practice having fire drills. It may sound wierd, but my cats are like children and I wouldn't leave a burning house without them, ever!

We live in a large apartment complex and I can't tell you how many cats are outdoors here. I also can't even tell you how many "lost or missing cat" signs I see. Its just idiotic...we are surrounded by a BUSY street and a wash (where water runs towards the ocean) where I've seen coyotes. People are also little speed racers around here. I want to steal all those cats and take them inside. Its cruel to leave them out in our area.

I've heard the arguement that cats are missing out by being indoor cats. That may be true if cats were able to live in something like the zoo, protected and given food to "stalk".

I speak only for places I've been. I don't know anything about NZ when it comes to cats. It does sound safer to me though. Less development and more cat loving people.