I am from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and I have to agree with the UK people that I think that cats should be allowed outside. I have always had outside only cats although some have run off or dissapeared(and it is heartbreaking) the two we have raised from Kittens have stayed around and they are healthy happy cats. I live out in the country so the threat of cars is not so big but wild animals are. But, cats know how to defend themselves. As far as rabies, we get their shots, as far as parasites and other stuff we keep them clean and brushed and take them to the vet reg. I am about to adopt an indoor cat from someone. This is a persian who has never gone out. It should be an experience for me to have an indoor cat.