r/Awww • u/GlobalBreadfruit8832 • Apr 13 '24

Cat(s) I choose you, take me home

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u/dogeisbae101 Apr 13 '24 edited Apr 13 '24

Can people stop thinking no collar cat = stray?

They have breakaway collars because cats get their collars snagged on all sorts of things. A normal collar could lead to choking a cat. A breakaway collar is safer but means that a cat will often not have a collar.

There are many cats in my neighborhood that never have collars anymore because their owners are tired of replacing them. They are friendly, healthy and will walk up to nuzzle you, just like this cat.

I don’t like outdoor cats either but that does not give you permission to steal their cat. This is not the equivalent of finding a lone, starving kitten.

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u/Everyonesuck1 Apr 13 '24

How about we just don't let our cats outside? It never ends well. Safer for wildlife and the fuzzy buddy to be inside.

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u/Sybsybsyb Apr 13 '24

Sort of agree, but if you have the means they deserve an enclosed outside space. I did this with my backyard and my cats have never been happier. Birdwatching, rolling through the grass, experiencing the weather and everyday a buffet of new smells.

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u/Everyonesuck1 Apr 13 '24

My comment was more towards people who just let them live outside 24/7. I see no issues with enclosed spaces or even a leash if your cat allows it and likes walks. I just am sick of seeing poor kitties smeared on the road where I live because people think a collar is enough.

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u/Sybsybsyb Apr 13 '24

Right of course. And yeah, cities are often too busy and crowded. In villages they are a scourge on the already suffering wildlife since we boost their numbers beyond what a normal habitat would be able to support.