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Coppy
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| anonymous_coward wrote: | | Coppy wrote: | | Bobo wrote: | | Sorry, you all. I can't agree. Cats are God's creatures and they were meant - just as we are - to breathe the fresh air, feel the sun on their bodies, smell and touch the soft grass. I just feel it's cruel to make them live an unnatural life indoors every day of the year. As long as cats are neutered, I believe we should let them walk the earth and do what they were born to do. I don't mind if a cat craps in my yard - it's no big deal. Cats that are no neutered and roaming in large numbers are a different matter. |
You've obviously never had a cat. Believe me, there's nothing better for them then living what I can only describe a life absolute luxury in a nice, warm house. |
I've had indoor and outdoor cats and each seemed equally content |
Well, my cat would likely die a slow, painful death if left to fend for itself.
But regardless, if you feed a cat, you're responsible for it. Just get it fixed. |
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onewhoknows
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| Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 5:25 pm Post subject: |
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Some of you obviously are missing the point. If you really cared so much for the cats they would not be outside. Cars - Guns - Rabid animals - Poison - Diseases - Dogs - irate neighbors. All the above are perilous to the welfare of the cat. Such a shame. People say they care but what you are writing states otherwise. Sad indeed, for the cat.
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anonymous_coward
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| Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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| i really just wanted to post to see if my avatar worked |
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.45chel
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| Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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This about sums it up, but bears repeating.
| onewhoknows wrote: | | Some of you obviously are missing the point. If you really cared so much for the cats they would not be outside. Cars - Guns - Rabid animals - Poison - Diseases - Dogs - irate neighbors. All the above are perilous to the welfare of the cat. Such a shame. People say they care but what you are writing states otherwise. Sad indeed, for the cat. |
anonymous_coward: If you look at past posts they will have your new avatar. Same with when you change your signature line.
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Bobo
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| Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 11:48 pm Post subject: |
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| Oh contrare, Coppy. I have had many, many cats. I have three right now, as a matter of fact. |
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Coppy
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| Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 11:13 am Post subject: |
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| Bobo wrote: | | Oh contrare, Coppy. I have had many, many cats. I have three right now, as a matter of fact. |
But they're outside cats |
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Bobo
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| Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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No Coppy, they're not outside cats. They go in and out as they please through a pet door.
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onewhoknows
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| Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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Then, yes, they are outside cats exposed to all the bad monsters that await them when they go through that door - It only takes once. Is tomorrow the day your cat does not come home, or comes home poisoned, injured by a car, dog attack or bullet? I know a person who had an inside/outside cat for years. I suggested the welfare of the cat was at risk due to the road they lived near. "Oh my cat never goes out near the road" she said. She would not listen and one day she called in tears because the cat she loved so dearly was killed by a car.
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anonymous_coward
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| Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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| are you suggesting that allowing a cat to be outside is tantamount to animal abuse or neglect? |
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onewhoknows
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Here is part of the animal cruelty law. What is your opinion? Look at the term "neglect". Legally, it is a stretch, but the life of the cat, when allowed to roam, is without any doubt in jeopardy.
PA Crimes Code Title 18, Section 5511
(c) Cruelty to animals.--
(1) A person commits an offense if he wantonly or
cruelly illtreats, overloads, beats, otherwise abuses any
animal, or neglects any animal as to which he has a duty of
care, whether belonging to himself or otherwise, or abandons
any animal, or deprives any animal of necessary sustenance,
drink, shelter or veterinary care, or access to clean and
sanitary shelter which will protect the animal against
inclement weather and preserve the animal's body heat and
keep it dry.
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Coppy
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Mavis
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Very cute Coppy! I have a small house and sometimes my cats go stir-crazy and I wish I could let them out for a bit. But I live in a town so I don't want to risk them getting hit by a car or bothering others.
When I was growing up we lived in a low traffic/low population area and had indoor/outdoor cats. They were neutered and lived a long time and seemed happier than my indoor cats today.
I have read that outdoor cats have a shortened lifespan of about 7 years, while indoor cats can live to more than 20 years.
If I lived on about 5-10 acres, away from roads and other people, though, I think I'd have indoor/outdoor cats. |
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Coppy
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.45chel
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Arghh. No more LOLcats!! It's so twee!! My teeth ache!
It is tantamount to people abuse!!
(The fat grey one is pretty precious)
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Coppy
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| Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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I'm a sucker for Internet-induced pop-culture; as much as I want to hate it, I just can't! Besides, if I can't take the thread seriously, then I need to inject some overly-ridiculous, if not tired Internet humor... isn't that what message boards are about anyway? Pwned!
If you need me, I'll be watching the "Evolution of Dance" video on YouTube.
(I can't sneak anything by you either chel, I figured no one on these boards would have a clue was LOLcats were anyway) |
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