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Anonymous
hey /an/

my cat is gone. she hasn't been home for 3 days and i'm really starting to worry.
She never left for more than one day and if she doesn't show up today i'm really going to freak out.. i guess the most reasonable thing to do would be not to expect her coming back.. death by car is common for cats. But this is more a suburban area here with not THAT much of traffic and also she used to be very cautious and smart.
she has also been sterilized after the first birth she gave. I always treated and fed her well and she is very thankful and loves me like i love her.

what can keep her from coming home? why would my cat do this?

pc isn't my cat, but similar.
>> Anonymous
Don't think about it too much mun.Longest my cat's been away was about a week.Friend's cat went missing for a month before 0_o
>> Anonymous
>>315297
troo story

when I had to move to texas for a few months (dad was in pilot training)

one of our cats left because she was jealous of all the time I was spending with the tarantulas outside

she came back about a week later

but then again, not too many things your cat can live off of in the burbs, start a cathunt!
>> Anonymous
She's either just wandered off for adventure or had wandered off to die. Some cats won't let their owners know they're about to kick the bucket and will wander off to find a nice quiet place to pass on.

My aunt's cat just vanished a month ago and they just found him a few weeks ago TWO COUNTIES over on a farm. Thankfully they checked him for his chip and they returned him.
>> Anonymous
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My cat was gone for 3 weeks once. She came back scraggly and half dead, but she came back.
>> Anonymous
Don't let your cat outside next time. No good ever comes from it. They either get injured in fights, pick up fleas or diseases, or in worse cases get hit by cats and die. Someone else may have found her too and decided to keep her as their own cat.

Not to mention free roaming domestic cats decimate the local wild populations of birds and small mammals.
>> Anonymous
op here

>>315362
letting your cat out is part of giving her what she needs, that's what i think. no good can ever come from keeping a cat inside all the time, i saw this many times when i was with relatives who kept cats in urban area flats.

besides that.. well she's only 4 years old. i don't think that she wandered off to die... also not to adventure because it started to get really cold outside...

i really hope she comes back T.T
>> Anonymous
>>315376
>letting your cat out is part of giving her what she needs

Cats don't need to drink antifreeze, get hit by cars, get mauled by dogs, kill wildlife, shit in people's yards, fight other cats, or eat so much grass they vomit. Apart from that the only other thing they do is lay in the sun and unless you live in a building with no windows they can do that indoors.
>> Anonymous
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My cat didn't come home for nearly a full week one time.

Turned out he'd taken a train up to catch a show at the L.A. Opera, decided to crash at the pad of a few of his friends for a few nights, and couldn't remember the number on account of his being a cat.

Take that all you faggots who say cats have no reason to go outside.
>> Anonymous
>>315386
lol
>> Anonymous
>>315379
Cats are tiny tigers, they love to be out in the wilderness and to explore. As much as you want to delude yourself, they DO enjoy killing smaller animals and eating them. The only thing dangerous about letting them outside are other humans or other cats.

Also grass HELPS their digestion, retard.
>> Anonymous
>>315376
I'll keep my cats in my house, thanks.
>> Anonymous
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>>315901
> As much as you want to delude yourself, they DO enjoy killing smaller animals and eating them.

They do enjoy killing wildlife, but they don't NEED to. The fact that some irresponsible idiots like yourself seem to think it's completely natural for domestic animals to decimate native fauna is part of the reason why so many people intentionally kill cats.

>The only thing dangerous about letting them outside are other humans or other cats.

And poisons. And cars. And large dogs. And coyotes. And lyme disease. And heartworm. etc. etc.

And grass in moderation helps their digestion, which can easily be provided indoors.
>> Anonymous
And nothing of value was lost
>> Anonymous
>>317012
agreed
>> Anonymous
Keep the cat indoors. I wonder why couldn't you think of that.
>> Anonymous
cats <3 the outdoors (when it's not raining), keeping them inside all the time to keep them from getting hurt is pretty mean, and if they shit all over your floor then you deserve it.
>> canttouchthis !AB5fTSvpY6
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my cat went missing for a year and 3 months.they found him by his chip,when he was trying to move into somone elses house.that was about 20 miles away.pic related.its the little sod
>> Anonymous
are you the same idiot who wanted their cat to have kittens so it could 'experience motherhood' and not be angry at you for taking away it's chance to have babies?
>> Anonymous
>>317341
He got fed up with you. You should have let him go.
>> Anonymous
>>315911
Decimate native fauna? I'm sure the mouse population is reeling over the amount that gets killed by domesticated cats. My cat ENJOYS hunting and killing mice. Am I going to stop her from doing what she takes pleasure in just because OH NO! SHE KILLED A POOR DEFENSELESS MOUSE!

That's nature. Shit gets eaten. Do you wince at the discovery channel whenever a lion takes down a gazelle? Even animals in the wild will play with their food. Why should I take that pleasure away from my cat when she clearly enjoys it?

You sound paranoid. Do you scrub down your house with bleach too? YOUR CAT MIGHT GET GERMS.

Life has risks. If my cat likes being outdoors then she's allowed that pleasure. If she has room to run and hunt and be a cat, then she's allowed to take advantage of that. You might as well refuse to leave your house in the off-chance you'll get in a car accident. Hell, it's more likely.

Don't think I'm pro-outdoors either. My cat is indoor/outdoor but she has her limits. For the longest time she was allowed to go out during the night until recently, when strays were tearing holes in her. When she started to get into harm I refused to let her out during the night so she wouldn't get hurt. During the day she's allowed outside since they don't come around. Nor do I think you should allow your cats out if there is heavy traffic in your area, or you don't have a large enough property for them to explore. But if you have acreage and live on a back road, then the good outweighs the bad.
>> Anonymous
>>318463
I'm not talking about mice, dumbfuck. People get sick and tired of not being able to have birdhouses, birdbaths, frog ponds, or even free-roaming animals like poultry and rabbits on their own property and not being able to have flowerbeds or vegetable gardens without them being dug-up and full of cat shit because some dumb faggots are all "KITTY LIKES TO HUNT!". Then they either trap them, shoot them, or poison them and their owners BAWWWW "OMG MY KITTY DIDN'T COME HOME LAST NIGHT". You insist it's totally natural for your DOMESTICATED cat to roam around killing shit for fun but god forbid it get torn apart by a couple dogs, right?
>> Anonymous
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Not trolling here.
Pic is of my cat, last Feb he left, hasn't been back since. Treated him great, gave him lots of attention, etc.
>> Anonymous
OP, your cat may be trapped in a garage somewhere.

My cat was gone 3-4 days and came back noticeably thinner and dehydrated, but otherwise was fine.

He's almost 10 years old and loves killing rabbits, chipmunks and birds.

>>318582
To this I say:

My mom has birdhouses and a flower bed, and never finds catshit in her garden. Both my grandma AND Aunt have freeranging chickens. Surprisingly the only things that killed their poultry was their own family dogs, Labradors/terriers. None of the cats in our family have ever been poisoned.

Many have been ran over by cars or stomped by horses, but that's life.
>> Anonymous
>>318592
There is no arguing with you. You are going to continue to think you are right and no matter how much evidence we give you that it's fucking stupid to let cats out. So enjoy your dead cats.
>> Anonymous
>>318594
There is no right or wrong, it's matter of opinion. Your cat will live or die indoors or out.

Go back to bed peta.
>> Anonymous
Anyone who thinks there's nothing wrong with letting their cats roam free has never worked at an animal shelter or for animal control.
>> Anonymous
>>318600
oh noes

so the thousands of kittehs that live outside are doomed to death!!! oh wait...

fucking animalfags are ridiculous

next you are going to say we should keep humans in the basement and never leave since the same damn shit can happen to us...

natural selection... an animal dies? oh well it dies

get over it and go eat a fucking steak
>> Anonymous
>>318603
No, it's just a pain in the ass and a drain on funding having to drive-out and catch them, get them treated by a vet, and eventually kill them because nobody bothers to pick them up and nobody adopts them.
>> Anonymous
>>318608
we pay taxes for the aspca

I can do w/e I want with my tax money, that includes releasing tons of cats to take over the town

MEOW MIX MOTHERFUCKER
>> Anonymous
>>318582
Any scientist will agree that cats were specifically bred to stay inside of houses and never hunt small animals. That what domestication means, assholes. If they shouldn't stay inside, why did we make them so defenseless?
>> Anonymous
AW POOR KITTY SO DEFENSELESS

poor kitty can rip apart your hand, infect it, and if left untreated, will eventually fall off.

KEEPING A CAT INDOORS IS A DANGER TO PEOPLE EVERYWHERE.
>> Anonymous
>>318645
OH so worms are defenseless

most insects are defenseless

most everything is defenseless compared to the glorious homo sapien!

we didn't make them defenseless, even a bengal tiger can be killed by the weakest of humans

it isn't that we made them evolve into something, it is that we are just that much better than everything else
>> Anonymous
>>318662
How many people keep tigers as pets? Or let their worms out?
>> Anonymous
The ancestors of cats were small upper-middle-foodchain animals who lived in Eurasia and Africa and, being wild, killed when they were hungry and ate everything they killed because it takes energy to hunt. They were either domesticated or self-domesticated in the Near East or Egypt and were kept around because they fed on mice and rats that infested food stores.

Feral populations of domestic cats don't exist in the wild where the population of large predators hasn't been pushed back by human dwellings (or in places like New Zealand where there are no higher predators and they're free to drive the native animals to extinction) because they're incapable of surviving in the wild long enough to create a sustainable population.

Domestic cats aren't wild animals and there's nothing 'natural' about them running around killing birds, lizards, squirrels, etc. for fun.
>> Anonymous
>>318666
both of these exist w/o human shelter though they lack the capability to defend themselves

yet they still exist

cats will exist whether we let them outside or not
>> Anonymous
>>318673
I dare you to find a cat outside of a human dwelling. Pics or it didn't happen.
>> Anonymous
>>318679
I've seen kittehs in yellowstone that lived next to bears and bison

not too suburban imo
>> Anonymous
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqMm9G3RUfE
A domesticated cat killing an endangered snake species.
>> Anonymous
>>318688
I see no pics.
>> Anonymous
>>318695
This guy's an idiot. But if you really want to see the devastation house cats can bring down upon an ecosystem, check out this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0
>> Anonymous
Stop responding to these idiots. They are obviously trolls.

Anyone who actually cares about what happens to their cat keep them indoors. The end.
>> Anonymous
>>318714
Wait... what happens to your cats?
>> Anonymous
>>318714
Anyone that confines their cat inside a house their entire lives are selfish paranoid fucks.

Enjoy a fat bored cat that rips the shit out of your furniture and pisses on everything.
>> Anonymous
>>318728
Enjoy you cat's feline AIDS, you inhuman prick (who deserves to die of feline AIDS).
>> Anonymous
>>318728
If your lazy ass can't be bothered to buy cat toys, a scratching post, and clean the fucking litter box then your stupid ass shouldn't own a cat.
>> Anonymous
>>318738
Humans shouldn't try to "own" animals anyway. They outlawed slavery at least 100 years ago, but they still let you exploit animals?
>> Anonymous
>>318747
Go away failtroll. PETAfags know better than to bother.
>> Anonymous
>>318747
>>318753
Same fag
>> Anonymous
>>318734
Lol I don't wish aids on any cat.

You wish people would die of feline aids?

All my 4 cats are healthy, spayed/neutered and have lived happily 10 years coming in and out as they please.

>>318738
They don't need cat toys. They have a litter box but prefer shitting/pissing outdoors. I can assure you they're not bored.

Dirty cat boxes are not always the cause of cats pissing in the wrong places.
>> Anonymous
>>318758
you don't even deserve to have a home if you allow you cats to piss and shit on other people's property.
>> Anonymous
>>318764
Seriously.

Who the fuck cares if a cat pisses on their tree?

Fucking paranoid bitches.

As for shit, people don't go digging in their gardens every day, so the poo goes away.
=/

I'd be more concerned about a dog shitting in my front lawn.

At least cats have the courtesy to bury it.
>> Anonymous
>>318764
>>318772
Same person
>> Anonymous
>>318775
Actually...
>>318758
>>318772
Same person.
>> Anonymous
>>318758
>>318772
>>318776
Same person
>> Anonymous
>>318780
>>318775
>>318757
same person
>> Anonymous
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Anyone who allows themselves to go outside doesn't deserve to live. There are muggings, car accidents poisons, aircraft crashes, drownings and many other ways to die outside. Humans should stay indoors at all times because it's just too dangerous to go outside.
>> Anonymous
She could be injured. Cats tend to hide when they are hurt.
>> Anonymous
>>318584

Wow, he looks a lot like my cat, (maybe close to the same breed?) What breed was he? I haven't successfully identified mine
>> Anonymous
This is ridiculously PC...we domesticated cats to keep pests under control etc....What happens when you keep humans inside? It's not healthy for any creature being in our indoor environments constantly.....You need sunlight and fresh air, open spaces for exercise (well I do or else I get fucking emo as hell..)..Cats became domesticated when we lived in much more natural shelters and went outdoors a lot anyway..I understand their impact upon native species and how irresponsible people who don't bother neutering or spading their cats/getting them medical care to control the spread of disease cause serious issues and yes it is very sad and cleaning that shit up is hard work and damaging to environment and animals themselves. I don't believe in keeping cats around native forestry areas that aren't already over run by predators; say stoats and rats (NZ example..I had a cat who used to hunt these and bring them home far more than native birds anyway..I can only ever recall one occasion where she brought a small fan tail home.) etc I think domestic house cats are for suburbs and if you're worried about birds get them a bell collar. But I think it's cruel keeping a typical moggie inside.Like previous posts have said, we don't keep ourselves inside.The only exception I'd give to this is if they are of a certain breed...say the ragdoll.
>> Anonymous
>>318821
well said anon.
>> Anonymous
>>318795
Humans can take care of themselves and don't run into larger versions of themselves that tear them to bits and eat them.
>> Anonymous
ITT: Paranoid fucks that are scared of the outside world.
>> Anonymous
>A strictly indoor housecat has an average lifespan of 16 to 18 years, while an entirely outdoor cat has an average lifespan of 2 to 5 years. An indoor/outdoor cat falls somewhere in the middle of that spectrum, with an average lifespan of 5 to 8 years.

If you let your cat outside and it disappears or dies don't come to /an/ expecting sympathy because IT'S YOUR OWN GODDAMNED FAULT FOR BEING FUCKING STUPID.
>> Anonymous
>>318645

where the hell are you pulling this shit from?
>> canttouchthis !AB5fTSvpY6
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>>317483
not quite.the vet thought he got into a removal van,or somone stole him.hes been back for years and hasnt been lost since
>> Anonymous
>>318859

Lol wtf..I used to live next door to people who had an outdoor/indoor cat that lived to be 21. My Aunts cat lived to be 18 and she was a farm cat....My current cat is an indoor/outdoor cat who is turning ten and still races up trees, hunts and plays like a kitten when it suits her.
>> Anonymous
>>318901
Averages.

And how many other cats have you, your neighbors, and your aunt had that DIDN'T live longer than 8 years?
>> Anonymous
>>318906
Not the same person, but all my indoor/outdoor cats have lived to be around 10-12 years old. My current kitty is 10 and still kicking like a kitten.
>> Anonymous
>>319150
So on average their lives have only been cut short 1/4+. Good job.
>> Anonymous
I never realized what a shitfest /an/ could become about indoor/outdoor cats. I do, however, understand this shitfest.

People who keep their cats indoors all the time are the sickest form of animal abusers, casting aside all other earthly pleasures in the name of longevity. Lets lock you in a room with a steady supply of bread & water and an Amiga. You'll live longer!
>> Anonymous
Enough bawwing about the indoor/outdoor, /an/. AUSFAG HAS THE SOLUTIONS. In my town, there is a council law saying no cat is allowed to roam free at any time. Of course, most people don't give a shit, but our family does. We built an extension on the deck and lawn, kind of like a chicken run, a 4x4 metre box of lattice. We put our two cats in their pen every day, from about 8am to 6pm. They have wooden decking, some dirt and grass, a roof over half of the area, plenty of shelves to lie out on, a couple scratching posts and a bunch of blankets for the cold months. They love it, they're contained, but they're also outdoors and get to see birds, our dog, and the neighbours if they climb up high enough to look over the fence.

Also, OP, don't worry about your cat. They have an inbuilt radar of "these places give me food and warmth". They'll eventually come back to your house. My friend's cat Gypsy went missing for three months once. She'd been living on a golf course near the beach, got chased out of there, and was on her way home when the animal control van got her. Luckily she had a microchip.
>> Anonymous
>>319232
That argument would make sense if human beings confined indoors actually lived longer, but unlike cats they don't. Keep failing, dumbshit.
>> Anonymous
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The ancestors of domestic cats are in danger of becoming extinct because of faggots too dumb to keep their pets indoors. Way to go, assholes.
>> Anonymous
>>319232
I agree with this.

It's not the longevity of your cats life, but the quality.

I understand the bullshit to keep your furry friend happy, such as toys, scratch posts ect, but nothing measures up to being free to wander the great outdoors. Despite all the dangers of the outdoor world, it's the spice of life that every animal has the natural right to experience.
>> Anonymous
I've lost and got back lots of cats.

I had one that kept getting locked in other peoples garages, they went on vacation and I had to break into the garage to get my cat out -_-.

another time someone just like adopted my cat because the collar came off and it was returned because of the chip in its back.

I had one that went away for 3 years and came back home one night poisoned and died in my garage (I had a kitty door into the garage where the food bowls are).

I had 2 eaten by coyotes, and 3 others just never come back. always would be that strange person driving around the city looking for my missing cat.

TL;DR I just keep my cats inside now.
>> Anonymous
>>319321

Fuck off. Humans are the only animals that have the need to lead "exciting" lives.
>> Anonymous
>>319331
huuurrr

I never said animals NEED to live exciting lives fucktard. I said it improves their quality of life. All animals deserve a better quality of life.
>> Anonymous
>>319339
my cats didn't think getting eaten by coyotes was a very good quality of life.
but if you say it is for the best anon I will now start locking my house cats outside again :D I'm sure it will improve their life significantly
>> Anonymous
People who let their dogs run loose to shit all over and fight and fuck make the same arguments cat owners do about 'quality of life'. You're all the same stupid ghetto trash niggers and rednecks but with cats instead of dogs.
>> Anonymous
>>319339

Man, I'd love to lock you up in a tiny cage and poke you daily with sharp sticks.
>> Anonymous
>>319341
Cats should come in and out as they please, although it's a step in the right direction. There are no coyotes in my neighborhood, so sorry for your loss annon... The outdoors varies from place to place so use your own judgment.
>>319346
Dats da internet Im 'fraid.
>> Anonymous
>>319344
Ha you assume quality means nobody spays or neuters their outdoor pets.

I can assure you not everyone with outdoor cats are stupid ass niggers and rednecks.
>> Anonymous
>>319360
No, I'm sure plenty of stupid niggers and rednecks get their dogs fixed too. It's still a bullshit reason lazy, ignorant, and irresponsible people use to let their animals roam all over the fucking place.
>> Anonymous
>>319362
I agree. Dogs shouldn't be allowed to roam freely, it's lazy as fuck and dangerous.

My neighborhood is a quite woodsy-suburban area, so if there were a cat roaming around you would never see it.
>> Anonymous
>>319362
agreed, I had a koi pond and the neighbors fucking cat would sneak over and eat my expensive fish. I complained and they never did shit, it eventually got hit by a car.
They still let their dog out to roam the neighborhood. fucking trailer trash.
>> Anonymous
I don't think the OP really lets his cat outdoors.