I'm not a good cat owner by many people's standards. There too many predators...owls, hawks, coyotes, dogs...
So I prefer that they remain indoors. Most dogs don't face similar problems, but I prefer for them to be in my fenced backyard or house. Truth be known, they would love to roam free as well.
I can't be that way
@berdie ... A cat needs to BE a cat. They need to hunt. They need it.
Sure, there's risk. I have actually seen cats carried off. But not much. Shoot, if they are car wise, and have a human supporting them, they are likely to die old...
Same with a dog - If you've ever seen a dog at hunting camp, you've seen a dog in heaven. Entirely different than in town. That dog is HAPPY and free. For days. It's really a trip to see it. And again, there is risk. I've seen dogs come back to camp all tore up and die. But they NEED it too.
So, not cussin you, but for me, I think them critters would not want to give that up for mere safety, anymore than I would. I'll let em.
