[user104658]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

You could apply the same rule to dogs and people who let them in their gardens and not roam the streets free

Cats and dogs have completely different psychology though, dogs are pack animals and (in general) want to be in close proximity to their pack leader (in the case of domestic dogs, their owner) whereas cats are solo hunters and (in general) crave the freedom to roam / climb / explore etc.

In general.

I will add "in general" to every post similar to these in future in case someone gets upset about their emo pets that just HAVE to buck the trend.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Cats and dogs have completely different psychology though, dogs are pack animals and (in general) want to be in close proximity to their pack leader (in the case of domestic dogs, their owner) whereas cats are solo hunters and (in general) crave the freedom to roam / climb / explore etc.

In general.

I will add "in general" to every post similar to these in future in case someone gets upset about their emo pets that just HAVE to buck the trend.

If people let their dogs roam free they would form packs with other dogs regardless of whether their owner was the alpha at home or not.

Anyway like I said the breeder that I got my cat from won't sell you a kitten if you tell her that it will be an outdoor cat. I definitely do think that cats should spend some time outside which is why Gav built the enclosure for him and I let him in the garden. I know If I let him outside fulltime though he wouldn't last too long, he's too trusting and slobbish

Speaking of dogs wanting to be close to their owners though my "emo" cat follows me around the house They say Maine Coons are quite "dog like" personality wise though