This is a big question. As someone who has worked with cats I have heard from many people and they all differ. Some say that cats were meant to be outside and to take this away is cruel. Others say that they love their cats like family and would never risk letting it go outside. Where ever you stand this article will give you things to think about.
To do that you must have background information. Centuries ago cats were domesticated. This made the look to us for their general needs like food, water, shelter. Certainly they have never lost their instincts to hunt, but mostly a house cat does that to play.
Arizona's climate is harsh even for people. The weather is extreme in the summertime and can be hard cats. Cats cannot sweat. They are able to disperse heat through the pads on their feet, however, there are not many cool places to walk in AZ.
Arizona also has some of the countries meanest predators. These baddies are out day and night in every part of the city. * Coyotes in packs regularly walk down the inner city street. * Owls will swoop into the yard starting when the sun goes down. Each claw can crush 80 pounds of pressure which means your cat is a picnic * There are many species of hawks but they all have one thing in common. They can lift your cat in the air and repeatedly drop it until it is killed. * The heat can dehydrate human and cat alike quicker than anyone realizes * Cars take out many animals * Sadly, we must add people to this list as there are folks out in the world that live to do harm to animals.
After hearing the facts and thinking about where you live, you need to choose what is best for your cat. Perhaps you can consider building them a catio. A safe, enclosed porch where they can get fresh air and play, but are still under your watchful eye.
To do that you must have background information. Centuries ago cats were domesticated. This made the look to us for their general needs like food, water, shelter. Certainly they have never lost their instincts to hunt, but mostly a house cat does that to play.
Arizona's climate is harsh even for people. The weather is extreme in the summertime and can be hard cats. Cats cannot sweat. They are able to disperse heat through the pads on their feet, however, there are not many cool places to walk in AZ.
Arizona also has some of the countries meanest predators. These baddies are out day and night in every part of the city. * Coyotes in packs regularly walk down the inner city street. * Owls will swoop into the yard starting when the sun goes down. Each claw can crush 80 pounds of pressure which means your cat is a picnic * There are many species of hawks but they all have one thing in common. They can lift your cat in the air and repeatedly drop it until it is killed. * The heat can dehydrate human and cat alike quicker than anyone realizes * Cars take out many animals * Sadly, we must add people to this list as there are folks out in the world that live to do harm to animals.
After hearing the facts and thinking about where you live, you need to choose what is best for your cat. Perhaps you can consider building them a catio. A safe, enclosed porch where they can get fresh air and play, but are still under your watchful eye.
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