Outdoor Cat – or – Indoor Cat.

Is an outdoor cat more at risk than an indoor only cat?

Should cats be kept indoors at all times? Or should they be allowed to roam outdoors?

The opinions of this site, Best Cat Art, can be found on this page – Outside Cats.

But we would love to hear your views on the subject. If you share your life with a cat do you keep him or her indoors at all times or do you allow your feline to come and go as she or he pleases? Or perhaps you only allow your cat outdoors when you are there to ensure no harm comes to your cat.

Outdoor Cat – or – Indoor Cat.

Please do let us know the reasons for your decision.

  • Is your cat an outside cat because you believe that cats that are allowed out are far happier than cats kept inside?
  • Is your cat an indoor cat because of all the dangers to domestic cats in the outside world?
  • Does where you (and your cat) live make a difference to your opinion?
  • Do you believe that an outdoor cat is a threat to wildlife, particularly wild birds?
  • Do you believe that domestic cats that are allowed out face a danger from wild animals?
  • Are you concerned about cat-napping?
  • Is your cat an outside cat because there is no company for him or her during the day?
  • Do you keep your cat indoors because you worry that he or she will get lost if allowed outside?


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    Is this handsome fellow better off being kept indoors?
    The above questions are just suggestions, you certainly don't have to answer them all or any of them, it's your thoughts and opinions that count.

    And whichever side of the outside cat/inside cat debate you support your views are very, very welcome.



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