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It's getting downvoted because this varies hugely by location. In the UK, the life expectancy is not that different, there are no large predators, so the consensus of cat owners is that cats life richer lives if let out. If you live in the US your cat could be eaten by a mountain lion or coyote.

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> In the UK, the life expectancy is not that different, there are no large predators

No, but there is traffic and plenty of people who take objection to cats fouling their gardens and will happily leave out a saucer of antifreeze.

If you live in an urban area, the kindest thing to do is keep you cat indoors.

This is pretty much the same attitude which leads to kids being wrapped in cotton wool, ferried everywhere in giant SUVs and never let outside to play. I find it a bit sad.

Not really. We teach children how to cross the road and children don't generally take a dump in the neighbours flower beds.

dude, it isn't a giant SUV divers that are advocating for indoor cats. they are the same people that hold onto the whimsy that "cats a natural and belong outdoors! :)"

The UK is one of the only places I've seen someone walking their cat without a leash

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