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Cats Against Frist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 05:29 PM Original message |
Poll question: Should Cats be let outside -- and why or why not? |
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Kni7es (63 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 05:36 PM Response to Original message |
1. My cat... |
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NV Whino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 05:37 PM Response to Original message |
2. i agree with you |
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TimeChaser (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 05:39 PM Response to Original message |
3. My kitties are fairly terrified of the outdoors. |
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friesianrider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 05:39 PM Response to Original message |
4. I live in a rural area, and my cats aren't "lucky" to live in the garage. |
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Cats Against Frist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 05:51 PM Response to Reply #4 |
9. Where I grew up -- rural RURAL |
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misanthrope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 09:50 PM Response to Reply #4 |
36. Hear, hear! Allowing... |
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Fox Mulder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:48 PM Response to Reply #4 |
122. Amen to that. |
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XemaSab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 05:44 PM Response to Original message |
5. Cats should be indoors! |
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Cats Against Frist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 06:07 PM Response to Reply #5 |
11. Thank you for the link! |
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Missy Vixen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 05:45 PM Response to Original message |
6. We live in a rural area |
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purr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 05:49 PM Response to Original message |
7. I did before my favorite cat got hit and killed... |
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fudge stripe cookays (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 07:52 PM Response to Reply #7 |
17. Me too Purr. |
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arwalden (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 05:49 PM Response to Original message |
8. Back In The Day When I Had Cats... |
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bertha katzenengel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 05:55 PM Response to Original message |
10. Do what you must, and don't let anyone judge you. Here's my take: |
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Cats Against Frist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 06:09 PM Response to Reply #10 |
12. I think that's where my hesitancy lies in keeping cats in ALL THE TIME |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 09:44 PM Response to Reply #12 |
35. Because world is full of disgusting people, cats can't be outside. |
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friesianrider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 10:18 PM Response to Reply #35 |
41. You're absolutely right, lizzy. |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 06:15 PM Response to Original message |
13. Ask them if they believe in TNR (trap/neuter/release) of ferals. |
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Kashka-Kat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 06:23 PM Response to Original message |
14. Like most things in life-- there is no straight yes or no answer |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 09:31 PM Response to Reply #14 |
32. Oh gee. So now you are saying he should lie in order to get a cat? |
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Extend a Hand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:25 PM Response to Reply #32 |
49. I don't think supervision always requires |
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Kashka-Kat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 05:05 PM Response to Reply #49 |
126. yeah and you know what... part of the training to "come in on command" |
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Patiod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-03-05 12:17 PM Response to Reply #126 |
143. We have the same understanding |
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Kashka-Kat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:38 PM Response to Reply #14 |
118. Ow! My head hurts |
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newyawker99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 07:44 PM Response to Original message |
15. I think that they are safer in the house. When I had |
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caty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 07:51 PM Response to Original message |
16. I say keep them in. |
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Patiod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-03-05 12:19 PM Response to Reply #16 |
144. The fights are the main reason we limit her outdoor time |
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riderinthestorm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 08:05 PM Response to Original message |
18. I own 10 cats |
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Runcible Spoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 09:54 PM Response to Reply #18 |
37. yes, this is true. |
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riderinthestorm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 10:20 PM Response to Reply #37 |
42. My field service vet takes care of the cats |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:32 PM Response to Reply #42 |
53. It's cruel to let them out, and then find them laying dead by the side |
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riderinthestorm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:59 PM Response to Reply #53 |
60. nice (erroneous) ASS-umptions |
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SixStrings (276 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-03-05 11:19 AM Response to Reply #60 |
140. Thank you. This is such a stupid argument. |
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Runcible Spoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:13 AM Response to Reply #53 |
64. wtf. |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:16 AM Response to Reply #64 |
66. Actually, my cats are terrified of the outside. |
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riderinthestorm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:22 AM Response to Reply #66 |
69. Now you're avoiding your own arguments! |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:27 AM Response to Reply #69 |
72. I realize that it's very hard to keep a feral cat inside. |
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Runcible Spoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:32 AM Response to Reply #72 |
76. I guess we should just gas them all then eh? |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:41 AM Response to Reply #76 |
85. I have the same rights you got. In case you didn't notice, it's a |
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Runcible Spoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:46 AM Response to Reply #85 |
91. you really don't understand rhetorical devices like straw men, do you? |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:48 AM Response to Reply #91 |
93. See-even you can figure it out. |
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Runcible Spoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:50 AM Response to Reply #93 |
95. ummm....OK? |
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riderinthestorm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:33 AM Response to Reply #72 |
78. Unlike you , I will actually address your points |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:37 AM Response to Reply #78 |
81. You implied in your post that my cats would want to be outside, |
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riderinthestorm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:43 AM Response to Reply #81 |
86. Please point out where I implied your cat would want to be outside? |
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Runcible Spoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:44 AM Response to Reply #81 |
87. actually I think you should be addressing that post to me. |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:46 AM Response to Reply #87 |
92. Yes, I am paranoid. Maybe I should just dump them out, and see |
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Runcible Spoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:49 AM Response to Reply #92 |
94. OK this has ceased to be entertaining for me. |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:50 AM Response to Reply #94 |
96. By-by. Don't let the door hit you on your way out. |
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Runcible Spoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:55 AM Response to Reply #96 |
100. wait..you know what DOORS are? |
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riderinthestorm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:54 AM Response to Reply #94 |
98. Me too. |
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Runcible Spoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:57 AM Response to Reply #98 |
101. here's some carrots for your guys |
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Runcible Spoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:24 AM Response to Reply #66 |
71. way to, like, not adress any of my points |
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fleabert (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 02:54 AM Response to Reply #42 |
106. I believe it's called a 'colony' of cats...nt |
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miss_kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 08:07 PM Response to Original message |
19. my cats have been indoor/outdoor kitties |
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Orsino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 08:10 PM Response to Original message |
20. I won't. |
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no name no slogan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
21. I had a cat killed by the neighbor's dog |
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RebelOne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
22. No animal rescue group will adopt out a cat or dog if they know |
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Beware the Beast Man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 08:16 PM Response to Original message |
23. I lease, so I have to keep my cat indoors. |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 08:16 PM Response to Original message |
24. To be honest, I agree with them |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 09:28 PM Response to Reply #24 |
31. There is nothing wrong with them saying |
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Cats Against Frist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:03 PM Response to Reply #24 |
45. Well that was part of what pissed me off |
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Oeditpus Rex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 08:25 PM Response to Original message |
25. My cat has her own door |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 09:40 PM Response to Reply #25 |
34. Did you spay her? Do you think that's natural? |
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Oeditpus Rex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 10:07 PM Response to Reply #34 |
39. I have a better question |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 10:11 PM Response to Reply #39 |
40. I can't impose my will on you. But then it's my right to not let someone |
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Cats Against Frist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:18 PM Response to Reply #40 |
48. I just think "unfit" is a little arbitrary |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:29 PM Response to Reply #48 |
50. No responsible breeder would let you buy a cat from them, if they |
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Cats Against Frist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:14 AM Response to Reply #50 |
65. I don't know -- this whole thing makes me feel like |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:29 AM Response to Reply #65 |
73. We used to have inside-outside cats too. |
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riderinthestorm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:41 AM Response to Reply #73 |
84. Did she find rope and the cats tied down? |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:44 AM Response to Reply #84 |
88. Those cats weren't even on the road. They were purposely run |
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riderinthestorm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-03-05 12:20 PM Response to Reply #88 |
145. Skid marks usually indicate somebody was trying to STOP! |
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the_spectator (932 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 10:50 PM Response to Reply #34 |
44. You can't let dogs out because - |
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friesianrider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:39 PM Response to Reply #44 |
119. Bwahahahaha!! |
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Extend a Hand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 08:28 PM Response to Original message |
26. I've always thought that it's kind of mean |
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the_spectator (932 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 10:42 PM Response to Reply #26 |
43. EXACTAMENTE!!! |
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Cats Against Frist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:08 PM Response to Reply #43 |
46. I think I'm kind of an overprotective parent -- but the boy's only four |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:30 PM Response to Reply #46 |
51. It is not good for the animal to be exposed to the |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 08:29 PM Response to Original message |
27. My cat grew up in the country |
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just a girl (173 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 08:49 PM Response to Original message |
28. I have a fenced in back yard |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 09:24 PM Response to Original message |
29. Frankly, I agree with the shelter. I wouldn't let anyone to adopt |
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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 09:28 PM Response to Original message |
30. NO! Too much danger and too many diseases. |
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Mz Pip (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 09:36 PM Response to Original message |
33. I have a cat door |
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Hatalles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 09:59 PM Response to Original message |
38. She's let out in the morning. |
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Aimah (598 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:13 PM Response to Original message |
47. I used to think it was a good idea. |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:32 PM Response to Original message |
52. NEVER! what, you think it's some kind of Animal? |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:35 PM Response to Reply #52 |
54. Cats can not do whatever the hell they want. I am not going to sit |
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friesianrider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:49 PM Response to Reply #54 |
57. I forgot to mention that...I thought the same thing! |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:56 PM Response to Reply #57 |
59. actually, I keep cats in cages |
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friesianrider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:01 AM Response to Reply #59 |
62. Yeah, I'm such a selfish jerk. |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:30 AM Response to Reply #62 |
75. those would be special circumstances |
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friesianrider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:40 AM Response to Reply #75 |
83. No, they are not special circumstances. |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:46 AM Response to Reply #83 |
90. yes, they are special circumstances |
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friesianrider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:52 AM Response to Reply #90 |
97. No, I'm sorry, they aren't. |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 10:16 AM Response to Reply #97 |
111. then, I believe, if you can't let them outside ever |
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friesianrider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:11 PM Response to Reply #111 |
113. Yes, I'm such a bad owner! Bad, bad me! |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:47 PM Response to Reply #113 |
121. can I adopt you |
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friesianrider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 05:04 PM Response to Reply #121 |
125. No, it's just that your position has no merit. |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 05:09 PM Response to Reply #125 |
129. well, I guess we disagree there |
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friesianrider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 05:14 PM Response to Reply #129 |
131. It's not about having *all* the answers. |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-03-05 12:05 AM Response to Reply #131 |
135. and I don't think I could say any more |
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friesianrider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-03-05 10:59 AM Response to Reply #135 |
138. Hey, I'm not the one calling *you* selfish... |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-03-05 11:33 AM Response to Reply #138 |
141. oh, this is amusing |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:50 PM Response to Reply #54 |
58. not at all |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:01 AM Response to Reply #58 |
61. What exactly were they born to do? |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:18 AM Response to Reply #61 |
67. cats were born to hunt |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:34 AM Response to Reply #67 |
79. Born to hunt? What about born to breed? In case you didn't notice, |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:40 AM Response to Reply #79 |
82. oh please |
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friesianrider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:45 AM Response to Reply #82 |
89. I think you're missing her point.. |
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friesianrider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:47 PM Response to Reply #52 |
55. I hope you never own any pets. |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:13 AM Response to Reply #55 |
63. until I can provide an area for their recreation |
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friesianrider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:55 AM Response to Reply #63 |
99. So then I guess dogs should be able to roam freely, too |
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friesianrider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 01:04 AM Response to Reply #63 |
102. It doesn't happen "all the time" where I live... |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 10:13 AM Response to Reply #102 |
110. nice bogeymen |
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friesianrider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:20 PM Response to Reply #110 |
115. You keep your dogs fenced in!? That is SO selfish!! |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:41 PM Response to Reply #115 |
120. dogs are fenced because the law says I have to |
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friesianrider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 05:05 PM Response to Reply #120 |
127. So if there was no law, you'd let dogs freely roam the neighborhood? |
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Lindsey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:49 PM Response to Reply #52 |
56. When I adopted my little one, I had to sign all kinds of papers... |
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begin_within (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:19 AM Response to Original message |
68. Statistically, cats that stay indoors live longer than outdoor cats, but |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:33 AM Response to Reply #68 |
77. same for all animals |
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Runcible Spoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:23 AM Response to Original message |
70. Am I hallucinating or... |
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Cats Against Frist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:29 AM Response to Reply #70 |
74. I'm sorry -- I had no idea |
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Runcible Spoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:35 AM Response to Reply #74 |
80. oh, sorry..that wasn't exactly aimed at you... |
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HeatherG. (102 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 05:31 PM Response to Reply #74 |
132. rude workers |
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Extend a Hand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-03-05 01:38 AM Response to Reply #132 |
136. Good Post |
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lakemonster11 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 01:19 AM Response to Original message |
103. Well, I had an indoor/outdoor cat |
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crispini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 01:21 AM Response to Original message |
104. Ok, I have to get in on this. |
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fleabert (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 02:45 AM Response to Original message |
105. cats should be indoors, outdoors only under supervision... |
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Dangerously Amused (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 09:28 AM Response to Original message |
107. Now hold on! |
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TallahasseeGrannie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 09:47 AM Response to Original message |
108. I've had this discussion |
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2bfree (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 09:50 AM Response to Original message |
109. Mine stays inside. |
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Alenne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 11:00 AM Response to Original message |
112. As a person who works in an animal shelter |
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Taverner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:12 PM Response to Original message |
114. In DC...no for gods sake!!! |
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Seabiscuit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:22 PM Response to Original message |
116. Cruel and unusual to prevent an indoor/outdoor cat like my Hobbes from |
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Rob H. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:36 PM Response to Original message |
117. Our cats are always indoors |
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jpgray (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:50 PM Response to Original message |
123. If you live on a farm or otherwise have a lot of property, sure |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 12:54 PM Response to Original message |
124. Want a box of shit in your house? Get an indoor cat. |
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Chovexani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 05:06 PM Response to Original message |
128. I am too scared to let my cat outside |
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MissB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 05:09 PM Response to Original message |
130. My gawd. |
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Xithras (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 05:39 PM Response to Original message |
133. It honestly depends on where you live. |
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Craig3410 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-02-05 05:41 PM Response to Original message |
134. I let one of mine out but only because... |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-03-05 02:48 AM Response to Original message |
137. Only if you do not mind finding their lifeless bodies on the road, |
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Bridget Burke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-03-05 11:15 AM Response to Original message |
139. If you want the cats to live longer, keep them indoors. |
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demnan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-03-05 12:01 PM Response to Original message |
142. I've been on both sides of this issue |
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