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nbarker
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Pet Cat in the Country
      04/10/08 08:25 AM
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Hello,
As I posted my intro above, I am moving out to the country onto a 17 acre wooded lot. I have a 4 year old cat that lives most of the time inside, but we do let him out (he stays in our yard). I don't want to let him outside at all once we move. It just seems unlikely that he'd find his way back. Plus, it seems like he'd have a greater chance of getting injured (there are coyotes, fox, hawks in the area) or infested with something (probably lots of deer ticks). My husband on the other hand wants to still let him out. Anyone have any facts, experiences I can use to convince him that letting him out will be a bad idea.
Thanks.
Nicole

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JazzDad
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Re: Pet Cat in the Country new [re: nbarker]
      04/10/08 08:41 AM
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Keep Kitty inside. He's now in another environment where he can be prey. He will have a shorter life span outside. (Maybe that's what your husband REALLY wants.)

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gonecountry
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Re: Pet Cat in the Country new [re: nbarker]
      04/10/08 08:43 AM
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Oh lord. This is along the same lines as my first post. Be prepared. Pat is gonna get you. But he will make you wonder if he is really getting you or maybe not. I am new to the country too. He'll probably give you his "Disneyland" speech. I agree with JazzDad, too many no seem ems in the country. Cat will be much healthier and live longer inside.

Edited by gonecountry (04/10/08 09:00 AM)

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Bird
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Re: Pet Cat in the Country new [re: nbarker]
      04/10/08 03:31 PM
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Indoor cats just do not do well, in fact, usually don't survive long, outside, especially if they've been declawed. I'm afraid that's true even in town unless they're watched. I take care of the next door neighbor's cat when they're out of town. Day before yesterday they let the cat stay out in the backyard a good part of the day and then had to take her to the vet. The vet's not sure whether she got snake bit on one paw or if she got those two puncture wounds from the chain link fence. Anyway, she's limping around, but is expected to make a full recovery.

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