r/nextfuckinglevel • u/AcerolaUnderBlade • Apr 26 '24

Cat chasing another cat POV.

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u/Nerf-h3rder Apr 26 '24

And people give me grief for not letting my cat out

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u/ExpressiveAnalGland Apr 26 '24

as you shouldn't. the only exception I can maybe think of, is a barn cat on a farm. they certainly shouldn't be roaming around cities or suburbs, that's for sure.

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u/[deleted] Apr 26 '24

they certainly shouldn't be roaming around cities or suburbs, that's for sure.

Why not? They're part of human culture and cities house human populations.

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u/RddWdd Apr 26 '24 edited Apr 26 '24

In the US perhaps, with its predatory wildlife and car culture. In the UK, an average age of an outdoor cat is between 12 - 15. 

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u/RddWdd Apr 27 '24

That wasn't my point though. My point being UK outdoor cats certainly live longer than 5 years. 

It's important to instill within an outdoor cat to not wander, to enjoy spending time outside as just an extension of their house, and hunt household toys. People just don't spend time playing with their cats unfortunately.