You know, I origonally got Myrtle spayed so she could go outside as she pleases without getting pregnant. But now that she is, I don't want her out there.

After coming to this site and hearing statistics and all of that, I'm come to realize that it's just too dangerous! Aside from cars that could run them over, their are ferral dogs and other wild animals that can injure or kill a cat. Especially one with aggressive tendencies and won't want to back down from a fight. Then their are feral cats, and they'll mess your cat up awful!

My cat Lucy had a brother, a twin who was a fighter and let outside alot. This cat was so mangled and scarred by the time he was two years old from all the fights he was in. Keeping him inside may seem cruel atfirst, but when you consider that indoor/outdoor cat's average lifespan is about 2 years, you're doing him a huge favor by keeping him inside. Especially if he's going into other people's homes. Not everyone in your neighborhood may like cats or even tolerate them. I've heard of people who will shoot a dog for wandering into their yard or territory, it's really very frightening to think of your cat going into other peoples houses. Even if they like cats, you don't know what sorts of chemicals they keep and where or anything at all! I'm sorry you're having this problem, but you cat does not know boundries and it's a thousand times safer for him indoors (safer for him and more considerate of your neighbors, who could claim your cat is a "nuisance" and even call in animal control). Also, alot of people around here buy harnesses and leashes for their cats so they can take them outside without them running off. Maybe you could do something like that!



Destany
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Myrtle - Queen Diva Mommy Cat

April - Little Miss Beauty Pagent

Mina - Professional Kitty Acrobat

Ringo - Brat Extraordonaire

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