On 10/18/2011 8:18 PM, A Moose in Love wrote:

> I'm just curious, what's involved in having a cat as a pet. I live in
> the city, and think that dogs should be unchained and running free.
> However cats, it doesn't seem to hurt them that they are cooped up
> inside for many days.

Most any cat will want to go outside for at least a little while
each day. Cats who are trapped indoors are not as happy.

Unfortunately outdoor life poses some risks for cats. It's a trade-off
and there is no single answer.

We formerly would leave a cat trapped inside for up to four days
while we were out of town, but we eventually came to understand
they do not like this and it can even wear a bit on their health.
Now we seldom leave them inside for as much as 24 hours.


Steve