Im on the fence on this one for 2 reasons................

I had 2 rescue moggies who were used to going outside so i continued to let them as I didnt think it fair to stop them.
I then got a moggie kitten and everyone around me told me it would be unfair to keep her in (even though deep down i was scared to death of something happening and didnt really want to - but i was made to feel guilty).

I now have 2 pedigrees who certainly dont go out as they could not only get stolen but all the other things like being run over and all the other dangers that come with it.

I didnt know what best to do when i got my pedigrees and didnt know whether to continue letting my moggies out or keep them all in (i have a cat flap u see). Again i was told it would be cruel to keep them in. So for now the cat flap is open one way (they can get in from outside, but cant get back out). And when they want to go out they sit at the door the old fashioned way.

So far so good but as the kittens get older they may cotton onto the fact that they need to pull the flap towards them (which a previous family cat knew how to do). And i have no doubt in my mind that my clever Burmese & Siamese will master it.

I dunno what I will do when I have to rethink my strategy other than to stop using the cat flap altogether and let the moggies in and out the door.

As for not blaming the drivers for running the cats over when they go out. I agree with that but some drivers dont have the decency to stop and try and locate the owner to tell them that their baby is dead! By law you have to stop for a dog but not a cat

Food for thought..........................
You wouldnt let a dog out to wander on its own, so why a cat??

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Breeders of Burmese & Siamese Cats
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Mine stay in, however Betual likes to go out on her harness and i have an outdoor run. When i buy a house next year going to build a huge outdoor run for them. I personally think its so risky now letting cats out, Betula would certainly get stolen, alot of bengals and other cats do get pinched

We rescued 2 ferile cats years ago at my parents, they had 60 acres of wood and farmland behind the house, and one acre across the orad, they still crossed that road and were both run over within a year, it absolutely broke my heart. I will never let my cats out again.

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SELKCAH NORWEGIAN FOREST CATS
www.selkcahcats.co.uk

There has been a lot of reports recently in our area about cats getting shot with air pellets by f***ing idiots who have nothing better to do with their time that kill and be cruel to animals - sickos!!!

Also in our area of Peterborough there was a report recently (last month) on a cat that was tortured to death. It had been yanked around by a dog choke chain, burnt in numerous places and beaten to death.

This is what happens when you let cats out!!

Other than my moggies that are used to going out now i will never let another of my cats out again. Its far too dangerous - and we live in a rural part of Peterborough with fields backing onto our back garden and they are still not safe!

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Breeders of Burmese & Siamese Cats
www.purrfactor.com

Wow - look at these for ideas - I am going to use one as a plan for the lads - can see them having a fun weekend

I like these plans because in the house I am building I want the pen away from the house - love the runs to take them there

Outdoor Cat Enclosures | More than a outside cat run, fence or cage | The Cat’s Den

wow they look excellent - i have been looking for something like this.
Thanks for sharing it with us hun

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Breeders of Burmese & Siamese Cats
www.purrfactor.com

wow they have some great things on there dont they,,,,,

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Did you see the gallery - amazing!!!
Runs off top floor apartments and all sorts - there's one that has a secret run to the main pen all down the side of the garden covered by hedges - this is the type of thing I want.
Going to have to start saving the pennies - me thinks.
Or just copy them

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SELKCAH NORWEGIAN FOREST CATS
www.selkcahcats.co.uk

I have a different view
Whilst I agree that all animals should have total freedom, cats are cavalier when it comes to roaming
My neighbor has 7 cats, not neutered.They come into every garden (we are a row of terraced houses) The problem I find is that the sheer number of cats is overpowering, there are about 12 in total in a row of 6 houses
They have managed to kill my goldfish in-spite of netting cover, they just stab the fish, and when there is no more movement, they walk away
This usually happens in the early hours of the morning They are able to come and go at will through a cat flap
I am considering buying a sonic device which emits a high pitched sound, inaudible to humans
There are people who feel this is a cruel approach, but what is one to do?
I like the cats, but not their habits, I am able to pick up after my dog, but cats defaecate anywhere in plant pots on my patio
I'd be interested in your views
PS I haven't got the hang of the icons or total control of the computer for that matter, I post this with a good heart Shel