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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We found the same thing.  We used to have a neighbor with many, many cats.  Sometimes one of his cats would show up at our house and announce that it was too crowded over there and it would be moving in with us whether we liked it or not.  Then the neighbor died and eventually stray cats stopped showing up at our house.  [b]When I called the local pet adoption places, they said they would not let us adopt because we do not believe in keeping our cats in the house 24/7[/b]. [/quote]

That's true. Cats who roam outdoors statistically are injured and killed at high rates. Adoption contracts require you to commit to keeping them indoors. I've learned to look for the ones that seem temperamentally suited to indoor living.[/quote]

There's longevity and there's quality of life.  I'm willing to look for the ones that are not temperamentally suited to indoor only life.  [/quote]

NP  I believe cats can have a high quality of life and be an indoor cat.  If you think being cold and chased by other animals/cars/kids is a good fun time than you should try it.  Unless you live in a rural place I think it is cruel to let them go outside.

We rescued one kitty from montgomery county animal shelter and two from the Humane rescue league in dc ( we were able to adopt that day)  The other kitties we have had were found as kittens on the street and were friendly and they have adapted to indoor living only.  [/quote]

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