ellie295

We've been dancing in an eastern dream, but who am I?

I've noticed on these forums, that in general, many more Americans feel cats should never be let out, whereas in Britain, the consensus is cats should if they want to.

Most animal charities in Britain will never re-home a cat to a house with no outside access (the exception being old cats) because it's viewed as cruel.

I think that, just as a child who was never allowed out would be safe, so is a cat, but it can't live as fulfilling a life, unless it has a very caring owner who is willing to provide as much stimulation as would be found outside.

Of course some cats don't want to, and I don't think a cat should ever be forced outside, it's about giving them the choice.

Opinions?

My dad's cat had a fit yesterday, started drooling really heavily, and mewing pathetically. Within half an hour, he quietly died in my step-mum's arms.

The vet has offered an autopsy, but it's very expensive, and won't do Olli any good now.

Has anyone experienced anything similar? or any professionals care to hazard a guess?