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A cat just got ran over on McDonald Ave. off 20th street and unfortunately it didn't make it. It was a black and white cat. Whoever is the owner I am sorry for your loss. RIP poor cat.

RKL said "A cat just got ran over on McDonald Ave. off 20th street and unfortunately it didn't make it. It was a black and white cat. Whoever is the owner I am sorry for your loss. RIP poor cat. "

that some cats have to pay the price of their owner's habit of letting them run loose Poor kitty!

at the thought of either of my cats getting outside. Yes, poor kitty.

It's funny we post for a cat being run over, but a human get's run over and nobody cares or makes it the person's fault. Just sayin'

1chipman said "It's funny we post for a cat being run over, but a human get's run over and nobody cares or makes it the person's fault. Just sayin' "

I highly doubt that 'no one cares' when a human gets run over.

I still believe a cat would rather roam the neighborhood chasing mice and insects and crapping in flower beds than sitting on a sofa vegetating all day!

Puffwad said "I still believe a cat would rather roam the neighborhood chasing mice and insects and crapping in flower beds than sitting on a sofa vegetating all day! "

And how is that working for ya?  
 
There's a middle ground where you actually let the cat out with you and you watch them.  
 
Sorry for the little cat that was run over. Animals should not be running loose without human responsibility. It's do-able and everyone is happy.  
 
Edited by Kellye, 2015-08-05 14:20:51

have a cat that was used to be free outside and whatever happened one time she was away for awhile but then she was back so since then I am afraid to loose her so she always stays inside. For the cat point of view is her freedom is over believe me when I say she has a jail look but I love my cat so I keep her locked up inside but yeah it is jail for her staying inside

Kellye said "    Puffwad said "I still believe a cat would rather roam the neighborhood chasing mice and insects and crapping in flower beds than sitting on a sofa vegetating all day! " And how is that working for ya?     There's a middle ground where you actually let the cat out with you and you watch them.     Sorry for the little cat that was run over. Animals should not be running loose without human responsibility. It's do-able and everyone is happy.     Edited by Kellye, 2015-08-05 14:20:51"

It's working good for me and my cats Kellye, thanks for asking!

Would you like to be trapped in a room your whole life or would rather you go outside knowing you could die?  
 
Honestly ask people who have been to jail how being caged up all day makes them feel.

My kitty lives a pretty cushy life inside. A visitor left the door open one evening and she got out and "explored". Needless to say she came running after an hour when she heard us searching for her. House cats should not be outside  

I see that you say that it is working well for you but I wonder how it is working for all your neighbors. I don't know...but as a cat owner who has never allowed the cats outside, I wonder if the neighbors appreciate your cat digging in their flower patch, etc. And of course as Im sure you must be aware of...it is the city law that all pets must be kept on leashes or in your yard. Not to mention that the cat could come back with parasites or worse....as the original poster said, be run over by a car. Not judging you, I understand that you want your pet to be happy.....just pointing out the other side.

Condolences to the cat owner.  
We prevent our dogs from roaming loose but people think it's cruel to contain cats. I don't understand that. What is cruel is exposing any animal to vehicles, other animals, the risk of consuming something they shouldn't and the list goes on. Not only that but it prevents them from killing other creatures and pooping in the neighbours area.

Jaxon said "I see that you say that it is working well for you but I wonder how it is working for all your neighbors. I don't know...but as a cat owner who has never allowed the cats outside, I wonder if the neighbors appreciate your cat digging in their flower patch, etc. And of course as Im sure you must be aware of...it is the city law that all pets must be kept on leashes or in your yard. Not to mention that the cat could come back with parasites or worse....as the original poster said, be run over by a car. Not judging you, I understand that you want your pet to be happy.....just pointing out the other side. "

I think you are confused about who you are pointing your comment at. She clearly stated to not let the cats out unless you're there to watch it

Humans domesticated dogs. Cats domesticated themselves.  
 
Humans bred out all the traits they didn't want in dogs. Humans have never done such things with cats, so they still have a strong territorial and predatory instincts that make them want to hunt and roam.  
 
A cat also isn't going to hurt anyone like a dog potentially could.  

Jaxon said "I see that you say that it is working well for you but I wonder how it is working for all your neighbors. I don't know...but as a cat owner who has never allowed the cats outside, I wonder if the neighbors appreciate your cat digging in their flower patch, etc. And of course as Im sure you must be aware of...it is the city law that all pets must be kept on leashes or in your yard. Not to mention that the cat could come back with parasites or worse....as the original poster said, be run over by a car. Not judging you, I understand that you want your pet to be happy.....just pointing out the other side. "

I don't and would never let my cat run free or dig in neighbor's gardens. Perhaps I wasn't clear.  
 
My cat is either safely tethered on a light long rope near me to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air while I'm working outside, or loves to lay in the sun on a patio in a tightly fenced yard as we sit together. The cat is very content. In fact, after a bit, prefers to go inside.  
 
Sorry for any confusion. I meant to convey with an indoor cat, they can appreciate a little supervised sunshine and fresh air.

I was definitely confused. My apologies to Kellye. I think that was meant for puffwad

I just started to let my cats out but I will not let them out unless I am right there with them, the mistake is now they went out all the time.

Jaxon said "I was definitely confused. My apologies to Kellye. I think that was meant for puffwad "

No worries. Cats in general don't mind being inside. Mine in fact loves being inside or out when I am there with my furkid. I like to think of myself as a responsible pet lover. Getting a cat and just letting them roam is a problem for owners and neighbors alike.

Are both inside cats, but they do go outside in my fenced yard only when myself or my boyfriend are out with them. But as soon as they are sometbing "scary" they run for the door and the safety of "inside". Yes, they do try to sneak out if the door opens, and I once caught my youngest kitty using the AC unit hole as her personal kitty door, she pushed out a corner of the unit's cardboard that surrounds it! So I reinforced it with wood and now only goes out when let out! When I went out looming for her, I new shed been gone for about 2 hours and it was very stormy and loud outside,she was three doors down and RAN to me when I called her, she was scared and had enough of being wild.