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Puretest t1_iseukup wrote

Cute pic. Just remember, outdoor cats in VT have a better than average chance of becoming no cats.

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Otter-ific t1_isf0cll wrote

It really depends where you are. I grew up in a small town in VT - we always had outdoor cats (don’t come for me) and they lived very long lives (one to 18 years old)

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eye-brows t1_isgv0ku wrote

I'll come for you. Gently, at least.

Outdoor cats are in danger of getting killed: coyotes, fisher cats, lynx, bobcats, birds of prey. And in more urban areas, they are at risk from cars, cats, and dogs.

They also kill native birds and rodents.

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Russian_Rocket23 t1_ishnco8 wrote

I lived on a busy street growing up, and our cats lived long lives.......I moved to a less trafficked area when I got out of college and lost a 7 year old cat. That was 14 years ago and it still causes me guilt to this day......now, I have 2 indoor cats, and a 3rd that goes outside for 5-10 minute supervised outdoor trips (he also went missing but came home after 13 days). Not judging you....just providing my experience.

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