New Additions - kittens

I also have the same question regarding my cat. His name is Spirit and he longs to be outside.

I just moved to a bigger house recently and the property is very big, but there are too many dogs which aren't house dogs so I'm afraid of what they may do to a cat if they see one. Then, there is the fact that cats who moved recently miss their previous home and sometimes get lost trying to go back. It's been a bit more than a month already and he seems to be quite accustomed to the new place, but I'm still afraid to let him go outside on his own.

I also want my cat to go out if he wants because I know that cats usually want to go out and explore the world. I don't want to give him an unhappy life confined to the house when he has such beautiful places to explore. Also, I think that the more he learns to go outside, the more he will learn too how to protect himself, how to climb on a tree or hide when there's a dog, etc. If he's always inside, he will never learn this and some day he might escape and find himself not knowing how to be a cat outside.

Yet, the risk of disease, accidents, or having encounters with dogs makes it hard to make a decision on it.
Yeah, it's a risk. Especially if there are roads nearby. Personally, I wouldn't do it (anymore) and either create a fenced area (which would be my personal preferred option if it'd be possible) or walk him with a leash on or tie a leash to something and make the leash very long, though I'd make sure there's no way to escape, because they can be quite the escape artists. I do understand what you're saying though, they are adventurous, some more than others! And I'm sure sweet Spirit will be happy with any decision you'll make.

I'm not sure if a fence will be enough to keep a cat in, although the one with a little "roof" looks like it may work. But it would be useful to do some research and read reviews about it. Cats are pretty clever creatures and I wouldn't be surprised if some of them learned to climb over it somehow.

I don't have a cat but I have 3 doggies at my family's place. I started to take them for long walks daily when I was there and now they keep wanting to get out. We had to build a new fence as they kept escaping, making us both worried about their health/life and unwilling to deal with unwanted puppies if one of the ladies was in heat and we overlooked it. But seeing how absolutely happy they are whenever we go on our hours' long escapades, how adventurous and curious they are when they're out in the fields with me makes me think about doggie nature and how limited its expression is when they're with us.

But on the other hand, if what Ra said about pets getting an opportunity to progress quicker thanks to being around us is correct then I think it's a fair trade-off for them. Maybe those little pieces of he animal group soul come to us as pets because that limiting yet enriching experience is what they need.

It's a tough choice Yas but like Oxajil said, I think the kitty will be happy whatever you will choose. Each choice will mean different life experiences for Spirit, but that doesn't mean either choice will be the wrong one.
 
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I found this video to be very helpful in showing how to prevent your cat from climbing over a fence.
Watching this, im thinking the poor cat. Im gonna assume its a male, he wants to go exploring. But can't, some cats would get stressed out, not being able to go further a field. Just my thoughts, maybe im wrong in thinking this, it just looks a bit cruel. I do hear what sounds like cars in background, maybe that's why the fence is there.

We had 4 cats, now 3, one passed away last summer. Still miss him, fantastic cat. Anyway when we got the first two we put them in a cat box and drove to the woods brought them out on leads, one was way to nervous wouldn't go anywhere on the lead. The other one that passed away was fine on the lead, we let him of it in the middle of the woods, he loved it, climbing trees, following us around the woods like a dog would. Keeping them indoors was impossible after they got a taste for the outdoors. We didn't want them in the apartment all day, preferred them to be out running around doing cat stuff. The area they roam around in is safe though, apartment complex.

The other two we found abandoned just a couple days old, any longer they would of been dead. Nursed them for a while, bottle feeding etc. We tried to let them outside but are way to scared to leave the apartment, won't even go down to the lobby area. If we try carrying them down, they go nuts, to get out of your arms and run back to the apartment. We tried over time to slowly bring them out, leaving the front door open, but any kind of noise outside scares them. So, I don't know, I think it depends on the cat, if it is content indoors or not. One thing about pets though, no two are the same.
 
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I post this photo with sadness and in memory of our lovely Betty.
Found out she had been run over and killed today. We knew the risks of her been outside and i know this can happen.
Betty is such free spirit. In the 3 years she has been with our family she has given so much love and joy.
We are all heart broken and shocked. You will be missed by us all.
I hope Betty is at peace now. I pray she has a smooth transition into the next life knowing she blessed ours with her presence.
It's so hard to take and it'll be a tough few days mourning one of our babies.
 
OH Pauvre petite perle, quel tragique destin malheureusement c'est souvent le cas des chats qui sortent de nos maisons et jardins...
Je m'associe à votre peine et Betty rejoindra ma petite troupe d'animaux de compagnie des membres du forum et des miens pour qui je prie chaque jour... Prenez soin de vous...


OH Poor little pearl, what a tragic fate unfortunately it is often the case with cats that come out of our homes and gardens...
I join in your pain and Betty will join my little troop of pets of forum members and mine for whom I pray every day... Take care of yourself...
 
I'm sorry to hear that, @Thebull. Our cats are family and when they leave us we mourn their departure. Our cat was also run over and it was such a sad day. But one of the mods said something to me which really helped (especially in hindsight): Losing a pet teaches children (and adults) invaluable lessons about dying and death. May Betty have a smooth transition. Hugs to you and your family.
 
So sorry to hear about this @Thebull. I have two kitties and worry about them all the time but I don't live too close to a main road so that is not really one of my worries. I hope Betty has transitioned well and I am sure she will still be visiting you and her fellow kitty frequently in spirit :hug2:
 
Oh theBull I am so sorry to hear this!!! Furbabies are family.
My heart goes out to you with tenderness. 💞
Betty is beautiful, she looks very 'etherial' in that photo you posted.

I'm so glad to know she brought you all so much joy and love 😻 She would definitely have known she was deeply loved and adored by you all - and what a huge blessing that is to have such a high frequency energy exchange. Not all animals are so fortunate to be so cherished and loved as Betty has been.

It really is a huge shock and takes time to grieve and adjust...
their souls touch us so powerfully and their transition leaves a huge void in our 3D reality...
I wonder if perhaps you might notice some kind of contact from her on some level
... a little 'reassurance' from Betty either in dreams or a feeling of her energy in the house... 🐈
I had this happen when my beloved cat passed late last year, it was astounding and very moving.

Prayers and love.:hug2:

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