Otter-ific t1_isf0cll wrote on October 15, 2022 at 1:58 PM

Reply to comment by Puretest in Settling down in her new VT home. She still loves the guest bed cover. Tuckered after spending all day exploring. by Quirfg

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)

eye-brows t1_isgv0ku wrote on October 15, 2022 at 9:58 PM

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.

Russian_Rocket23 t1_ishnco8 wrote on October 16, 2022 at 1:36 AM

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.