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I live in NZ and my partner has an indoor-only cat. It's considered a bit weird here, we've had friends politely suggest that keeping a cat indoors is cruel.
by bacon_waffle 6y ago
I live in NZ and my partner has an indoor-only cat. It's considered a bit weird here, we've had friends politely suggest that keeping a cat indoors is cruel. In principle indoor cats are just as good for bird life as no cats, but either is a tough sell.
- randallsquared 6y agoConsidering longer lifespan, better health, and seemingly equivalent happiness, it's arguable that not keeping a cat indoors is cruel.
- smabie 6y agoJust like how it's arguably cruel to not move all wildlife into zoos and cages.
- randallsquared 6y agoAssuming we're agreeing to use QALYs, I think that's unlikely, but don't let my skepticism stop you from arguing it. :)
- ip26 6y agowe've had friends politely suggest that keeping a cat indoors is cruel Lord, no wonder there's a bird mortality problem.