People that love their cats and don't want them to die young. Outdoor cats live an average of 2-5 years, indoor-only cats live an average of 10-15 years. By allowing cats outside, they're exposed to pathogens, parasites, and dangers that they wouldn't otherwise experience. In my area, there are coyotes, bobcats, rattlesnakes, hawks, and owls, all of which will quite happily make a meal of a cat. There are also cars; they don't tend to be able to stop on a dime.

[–] Vandals_handle@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Worldwide domestic cats kill billions of songbirds annually. Many songbirds are insectivores that prey on mosquitoes and flys helping to keep their numbers in check.

[–] ratel@mander.xyz -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sounds like a perfect environment to not own a cat. Don't get get a cat if you live in an area that can't accommodate them - they aren't a universal pet despite the fact people treat them like they are.

[–] HelixDab2@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Under that criteria, there are a grand total of zero areas that can accommodate them. Same goes for dogs.

But that's a stupid criteria, because cats are tamed, and thrive indoors.

Hope that helps.

[–] pupbiru@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

cats destroy native wildlife… at least in australia, it’s a huge problem

https://invasives.org.au/our-work/feral-animals/cats-in-australia/

(whilst this article references feral cats, there’s obviously minimal difference between feral cats and roaming house cats as far as wildlife destruction goes)

[–] IceyPea@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

People with coyotes for neighbours.

I'm not gonna shame people for outdoor cats... but you're being a little obtuse here.

[–] Tiefkuehlkost@feddit.org -1 points 1 year ago

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