What an Indoor Kitty Misses

• Being Hit by a Car
• Being Stolen
• Getting Lost
• Fights with other Cats, Dogs, Skunks or Raccoons
• Fleas, Worms and Ticks
• Exposure to Diseases from Other Cats
• Possible Neighbor Complaints
• Getting Collar Caught up on Something
• Cruel People Mistreating and Abusing Them
• Rain, Wind, and Cold Temperatures
• Animal Traps
• Accidental Poisoning
• Intentional Poisoning
• Fear and Loneliness

Although cats are smart, alert and adroit, they are no match for the many perils that await them outside. That's why the average indoor-only cat lives up to three times longer than the cat that goes outside.

Most outdoor cats die prematurely from auto accidents. It is a myth that cats are "streetwise" about cars. Some people say that a pet getting hit by a car is just a part of pet ownership. Your kitty is not likely to agree . . .

A number of stray cats have Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, a disease that compromises the immune system of the cat. There is no vaccine for FIV and no cure. FIV is generally transmitted between cats by biting. An outdoor kitty runs a significant risk of contracting FIV from other outdoor cats.

Cats can be completely happy inside if you provide them with toys, good care and, most importantly, lots of love and attention. Many people who have indoor-only kitties say they have deeper and more satisfying relationships with their cats as a result.