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artful_todger_502 t1_isevsyr wrote

Gorgeous! American Shorthair. Please see previous post through ... Outdoor cats will last as long as Cheetos in a room full of 'stoners.

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Quirfg OP t1_isf5kzm wrote

She's not really an outdoor cat, she explores but really she explores the garden and rolls around on the dry dirt for a scratch, she's found a place next to the back wall where she can sun in peace. She's never been one for going a long way.

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Calligraphee t1_isfdc5n wrote

Watch out for fishers, even in residential areas; a bunch of cats in my neighborhood are no more after run-ins with them in their own backyards.

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1DollarOr1Million t1_isfflqx wrote

I grew up with a bunch of cats, all outdoor cats. They all lived long healthy lives. Yes there is added risk but if you are rural don’t listen to the echo chamber, but also accept the risks of not only animals but flees, ticks, etc. and make sure they are getting to a vet regularly and stay up on vaccines.

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