"The Russian Blue" book, anyone?

fyi...since you are so stunted...

there is a culture difference in 1) attitude 2) actual practice 3) laws
Many/the majority in the US and those in the UK differ....You may believe a
certain way..that doesn't make it law..or humane or the "right thing" or the
"only way to think". I hope cats in your charge don't get run over by cars,
die from ingesting antifreeze/coolant/other poisons, mauled/killed by wild
animals/dogs/humans.

... To have
a healthy cat, knowing you will keep it in 24/7 marks you are being
cruel, selfish, or both.

If you live in an area where, for whatever reason, you feel unable to
allow a healthy cat its freedom to roam for at least some time each
day (and only you can judge your area) then don't have a cat. To have
a healthy cat, knowing you will keep it in 24/7 marks you are being
cruel, selfish, or both.


Laws in the USA forbid cats wandering outside. A cat found loose,
outdoors, in most municipalities here will be taken in by Animal
Control.

Houses equipped with enclosed patios or pools or a large walk in
enclosure in a yard are few, especially in the Nawth. Plus most
people
can't afford this. Nor people living in apartments.

But you would deny a cat a home because it would have to be kept in.

Now *that's* cruel.

LT

If you live in an area where, for whatever reason, you feel unable to
allow a healthy cat its freedom to roam for at least some time each
day (and only you can judge your area) then don't have a cat. To have
a healthy cat, knowing you will keep it in 24/7 marks you are being
cruel, selfish, or both.


Laws in the USA forbid cats wandering outside. A cat found loose,
outdoors, in most municipalities here will be taken in by Animal
Control.

Houses equipped with enclosed patios or pools or a large walk in
enclosure in a yard are few, especially in the Nawth. Plus most
people
can't afford this. Nor people living in apartments.

But you would deny a cat a home because it would have to be kept in.

Now *that's* cruel.

LT

excuse me? I particularly resent the tone of your statement! There are no
pets on earth that are treated better than ours. They're our children.
Good people's KIDS sometimes disappear also. If this is the welcome I get
to this group then I guess I'll stay out!
Susan

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Lake Placid, NY 12946
518 523-7872

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excuse me? I particularly resent the tone of your statement! There are no
pets on earth that are treated better than ours. They're our children.
Good people's KIDS sometimes disappear also. If this is the welcome I get
to this group then I guess I'll stay out!
Susan

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FEATURED IN SEPT. 2001 SKIING MAGAZINE
57 Saranac Ave.
Lake Placid, NY 12946
518 523-7872

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Thanks for the help - your advice has been great. Elsa disappeared October 5
and was never seen again. We have a neighbor whose cat disappeared about a
year ago and 5 months later, CAME BACK. ----- I say Morris is lonely
because of the way he behaves - bored despite TONS of toys and even playing
with the 2 dogs. As far as having cats that go outside, I know this sounds
like a bad idea to some, but to others, keeping an animal captive in the
house sounds cruel. I guess it's just a matter of opinion and I certainly
would never force my opinion on others. I don't give unsolicited advice.
We live deep in the woods and had an INDOOR/OUTDOOR cat for 18 years. He
was perfectly healthy until renal failure was killing him. Our cats are
never left outside on their own for long periods. They're never out at
night and when no one is home they are in, and they are checked up on
regularly when out. In the winter they don't WANT to go out for more than a
minute or two. If I lived in a metro area, or close to a highway or where
there was great danger I wouldn't own a cat. (I'm not saying others
shouldn't, just that I wouldn't want to.) They are much happier being able
to go out and run and play and climb trees and go for walks in the woods
with the dogs and us. They even prefer to do their business outside in the
woods, so litter box is very seldom used. They don't get fat and lazy
because they get such alot of exercise. Anyway, we have picked out another
cat at the shelter and will pick him up tomorrow. 7 month old male grey
tiger - lots of spunk, not afraid of dogs and loves other cats. I'll let
you know how they're doing.
Susan

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57 Saranac Ave.
Lake Placid, NY 12946
518 523-7872

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Thanks for the help - your advice has been great. Elsa disappeared October 5
and was never seen again. We have a neighbor whose cat disappeared about a
year ago and 5 months later, CAME BACK. ----- I say Morris is lonely
because of the way he behaves - bored despite TONS of toys and even playing
with the 2 dogs. As far as having cats that go outside, I know this sounds
like a bad idea to some, but to others, keeping an animal captive in the
house sounds cruel. I guess it's just a matter of opinion and I certainly
would never force my opinion on others. I don't give unsolicited advice.
We live deep in the woods and had an INDOOR/OUTDOOR cat for 18 years. He
was perfectly healthy until renal failure was killing him. Our cats are
never left outside on their own for long periods. They're never out at
night and when no one is home they are in, and they are checked up on
regularly when out. In the winter they don't WANT to go out for more than a
minute or two. If I lived in a metro area, or close to a highway or where
there was great danger I wouldn't own a cat. (I'm not saying others
shouldn't, just that I wouldn't want to.) They are much happier being able
to go out and run and play and climb trees and go for walks in the woods
with the dogs and us. They even prefer to do their business outside in the
woods, so litter box is very seldom used. They don't get fat and lazy
because they get such alot of exercise. Anyway, we have picked out another
cat at the shelter and will pick him up tomorrow. 7 month old male grey
tiger - lots of spunk, not afraid of dogs and loves other cats. I'll let
you know how they're doing.
Susan

--
CAMERON'S RESTAURANT
FEATURED IN SEPT. 2001 SKIING MAGAZINE
57 Saranac Ave.
Lake Placid, NY 12946
518 523-7872

www.cameronsrestaurant.com
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I beg your pardon, but it IS a pet. Some people's pets go outside. Read my
reply to Donald Ferrt. I wasn't expecting unsolicited advice or a debate
about having indoor or outdoor cats. Also, thank you for your advice on the
question I did ask, you all have been very helpful.
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I beg your pardon, but it IS a pet. Some people's pets go outside. Read my
reply to Donald Ferrt. I wasn't expecting unsolicited advice or a debate
about having indoor or outdoor cats. Also, thank you for your advice on the
question I did ask, you all have been very helpful.
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After reading that, I recant my post dated 02/12/2003. Thanks Susan.

Nice restaurant, too bad I live 4078 KM (2533 miles) away.