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04-02-2007, 12:27 AM   #1

Nighttime


Hi everyone,
I do wish some people would keep their cats in at night!
Where i live in east sussex there are lots of foxes and 2 nights a go i sat up for 2 hours watching 5 foxes watch 2 cats!
I was so scared something was going to happen to the cats, luckily the foxes ended up going away but i was so scared.
Foxes are known to attack cats.
I just wish people could be more responsible with their kittys.
How is everyone and puss cats?
Take care,
Louise xx



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04-02-2007, 02:51 AM   #2

Re: Nighttime


Exactly why I won't let my cats out! So dangerous. I couldn't live with myself if something happened to one of them.



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04-02-2007, 03:08 AM   #3

Re: Nighttime


Depends where you live and what the hazards are. I live in Washington, DC. two blocks from the park (woods) , where we do have foxes (also possums, raccoons and rabbits), and on a busy street which is also a bus route, so my cats are strictly indoors. My previous cats were harness trained and enjoyed going out for a walk, smelling new scents, watching birds, eating grass, etc. but have always felt it was too dangerous to let them roam.



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04-02-2007, 10:51 AM   #4

Re: Nighttime


mine used to be out door cats, but since we moved to the flat, they have been indoor boys, i prefer it, unless our next move is really a safe area, then they will still be indoor fellas. (we are on the lookout for a move) tossup between hampshire (countryside) and derbyshire (edge of a small town peak district) so either way we are on the move



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04-02-2007, 02:02 PM   #5

Re: Nighttime


[quote=Kobster;338575]Exactly why I won't let my cats out! So dangerous. I couldn't live with myself if something happened to one of them.[/QUOTE

I just dont understand why people get pets then dont look after them



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04-02-2007, 02:03 PM   #6

Re: Nighttime


Quote:
Originally Posted by dandysmom
Depends where you live and what the hazards are. I live in Washington, DC. two blocks from the park (woods) , where we do have foxes (also possums, raccoons and rabbits), and on a busy street which is also a bus route, so my cats are strictly indoors. My previous cats were harness trained and enjoyed going out for a walk, smelling new scents, watching birds, eating grass, etc. but have always felt it was too dangerous to let them roam.
Where i live we are opposite a woods with badgers, foxes and owls and foxes have been fighting with the cats,
Its just to dangerpous where we are.



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04-02-2007, 02:07 PM   #7

Re: Nighttime


Quote:
Originally Posted by boys mum
mine used to be out door cats, but since we moved to the flat, they have been indoor boys, i prefer it, unless our next move is really a safe area, then they will still be indoor fellas. (we are on the lookout for a move) tossup between hampshire (countryside) and derbyshire (edge of a small town peak district) so either way we are on the move
Mine were outdoor cats but not through our choosing, previous owneres threw them out, I think its safer cats being indoors.
Good luck with looking for a place



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04-02-2007, 02:16 PM   #8

Re: Nighttime


[quote=dreams;338688I just dont understand why people get pets then dont look after them[/quote]

I don't think allowing your cats to be out at night can be classed as not looking after them.



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04-02-2007, 02:45 PM   #9

Re: Nighttime


I think it is people's own personal choice, I don't think you can class it as not looking after your pet if you allow it out at night.......

Here is a link to a thread we had on this subject just a week or so ago .......

http://www.catsey.com/showthread.php...ut+at+night%3F



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04-02-2007, 03:00 PM   #10

Re: Nighttime


Quote:
Originally Posted by smudgley
I don't think allowing your cats to be out at night can be classed as not looking after them.
I didn't mean by just allowing them out at night peope are not looking after them



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