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i have this cat, he was an indoor cat for 3 years, 2 years ago we moved to suburbia, so we started letting him out side, because he was an indoor cat for so long he has no out side skills, a neighbors dog got out one night and was chasing my cat, instead of running up a tree (which i think is what the dog wanted him to do, since he is a hunting dog) instead of doing that the cat runs under a bush where the dog can still get him (he easily could have, thats why i think the dog was just trying to flush him out, he has been bitten by other cats defending himself in the same way, by sitting their like a lump under a bush where anything could get him
so how can i get him to be a street smart cat?
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>> Barksalot !!bUy38Am5hmk
I don't know if there is any real excuse to let a domesticated cat outside - there are far too many dangers. I learned this the hard way when I was younger.
Keep your cat inside for the rest of his life. There are cat harnesses you could get him accustomed to wearing.
You would look a little gay, walking your cat and all - but at least he'll feel fresh wind through his whiskers.
>> Lancashire !!/z6OX6dcm3a
>>237083
How would you get a cat bought as a kitten used to the outside though?

I'm tempted to get one, though have loads of research to do first.
>> Barksalot !!bUy38Am5hmk
>>237089
The most "street-smart" cats I ever owned were the ones I always let out in my backyard under supervision whenever I went myself. I left food and water outside and since I did this from early on, they grew accustomed to being out in the open. The problem is - a good fence, which is necessary to protect it from dogs or getting lost, isn't going to hold a kitten back as it gets older.
Your cat will get learn from experience in the relative safety of your garden (if you have one), but will very likely go out on dangerous excursions when you're not watching. The experience gained in the backyard will help it in the "real world." Since your cat is older, you'll probably need to get a leash to keep him under control. Just to get him used to being outside and prevent him from running off if he gets scared or goes after something.

Other than that, I don't really know what you can do. Cats learn these skills best when they're kittens - your kitty could remain a pure "house cat" forever. So keep him inside whenever you're not watching it and take him out on controlled (leashed) "walks" in your garden or around the home.
>> Anonymous
I think it is silly to let an in-door cat outside. He's never really going to learn how to function outside. Just keep him inside. If you get any new cats you can let them out though. Unless they are really stupid they should survive just fine. (but get the males neutered so that they aren't inclined to wander)
>> Anonymous
>>237080

Stupid catfag, rape the awful thing until it's dead.