Everyone handles their own situation in the best way that they know how to. Probably the reason I don't have a problem with mine is that they go outdoors mostly, and use the litter box inside as their last resort. I know that there are many who disagree with my having indoor/outdoor cats, but I have weighed the options, and given their history, it works best for us. Would I prefer that they stay inside and be content? You'd better believe it!!! But they don't and won't, and thankfully, all has been well with those two for a long, long time.

I hope this thread won't turn into a "he said/she said" sort of thing, and that we won't be passing judgement on anyone for the decisions they have made. We all know each other to be pet lovers, lovers of all animals, and we each make our own decisions about what is best for our particular animals.

Every one of us has had to make tough decisions before and we will have to do the same in the future. But any information I receive through reviewing these threads is just "food for thought" and might help me in making these tough decisions going forward.

It makes me so sad when people respond in the best way they know how and end up getting blasted for what they said, whether it be here or on another forum.