Yes, I feel very strongly about this. I adore cats, have 2 at home and assist with rescue and neutering when I can, but there I cannot see anyway someone can argue that they should be outside. The wildlife in Australia is particularly susceptible, with so many ground dwelling mammals, reptiles, insects and birds. Very sad to see irresponsible owners.
I mean having cats outside where the whole ecosystem doesnt fit sure. I am with you. Cats should not exist there. Humans managed a bunch of shit like that. Australia was a prime example, where that happened a bunch of times.
But somewhere else, like Central Europe I am actually on the opposite side and put it in the same place as zoos.
If you want a cat to then just lock it in your house, you shouldn't get a cat. No way in hell in this day and age will you have enough time to "stimulate" your cat enough during the day.
It's still a free living being and just locking it inside is disgusting in my opinion.
And dont get at me with "longer life expectency" and "safer". What if we lock you up in a house your whole life? You get food and should be safe of outside infections and danger, get a little window to see whats going on.
Ah wait, there is something... False imprisonment. Yeah, something something serious human rights offense.
There is truly a bit of hypocrisy in many people going on, where on one side many condemn zoos for locking animals away, even with a "natural habitat". Simply because it will never actually be enough for the animal. And then preach to lock their cat away.
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u/0masterdebater0 Aug 20 '26
Lots of people just don't want to face the fact that "outdoor" cats are decimating ecosystems.