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Will my cat run away if I let her outside?
My cat is about 6 months old, she’s been an indoor cat the whole time, but lately she really wants to go outside. I’m scared that she will run away and I’ll never see her again, but I’m also tired of running after her every time she squeezes out the door. Should I let her go out and explore? Or should I keep her inside?
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It’s best to keep your cat inside and safe!
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sorry but I disagree with this, Cats are ment to be outside. It's true that they are exposed to germs and other dangers, but the exact same thing is true for humans. You wouldn't stay inside your whole life would you?
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She can run away or get lost as she is still very small.
So better be keep her home and let her be an indoor cat
But if the cat wants to go outside keep a watch on her
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Maybe she grew up on a farm.
I let my cat outside once by accident I wanted an indoor cat.
Then she didn’t know where anything is because we have a huge backyard.
She ran away a couple of times, but then came back.
Now shes fine she knows where everything is and kills all the mice in the garden.
Look my point is that it wouldn’t be such a bad idea letting her outside.
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It’s a personal choice - and obviously one that many people are split on!
You have to weigh the pros and cons and decide what is best for your cat. There are certainly many dangers for cats outside (rabies, FIV, cars, other animals, etc.), and outdoor cats have shortened lifespans, but there are also benefits to your cat’s well-being, like satisfying their desire to explore and hunt.
Does she still have her claws? If you have declawed her (which I seriously hope you HAVE NOT… ugh… such a horrible thing to do to a cat!!!), DO NOT let her out. Declawing a cat takes away their #1 defense. She would have no way of defending herself if she got into a scrape in her outdoor adventures.
If you have never let her out before, and you decide you want to allow her to go out, AND SHE HAS HAD ALL OF HER VACCINATIONS, BEEN FIXED, AND HAS HER CLAWS, you may want to start slowly by allowing her short, supervised trips outside. Put her on a harness and allow her some freedom to explore while still under the safety of your supervision. After several of these, if you’re really certain that you want to let her out on her own, give it a shot. There is no guarantee that she will or will not return, though, so make sure you understand that when you allow her some freedom.
I meet my cat halfway on this. She spends time on my porch, but won’t leave the confines of the porch. She gets fresh air and can chase bugs, but she is protected from most of the outdoor dangers. I also let her walk around a little when we come home from a car trip. She rolls around on the cement and runs in the grass a bit, but then walks up to the door to be let in. So she gets a bit of time outside, but she is generally supervised.
Enjoy your kitty, whatever your choice! 
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Yes. If she stands near the door and meows, she wants to be outside. She could run away or be hurt. Someone could find her and think she’s a stray. If you put her outside, have a collar on her that has your phone number. She will probably come back for food though. if you have been feeding her for her entire life, you are the only way she knows to get food.
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sometimes cats get bored with their indoor life and want to explore let it outside and it will not run away unless u treat it badly or u hit it and also when u let it outside keep a watch on it let ur cat enjoy its life!!
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Xcats is right. It would not be a bad thing to let your cat outside. Keep her on a harness the first few times and give her a tour of the yard. When she seems comfortable enough let her off the harness, but stay with her. I do this with my kitten and he is only three months old. He does fine and he loves it outside.
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it depeds where u live. i had to let my FAVORITE cat out. it kept barging out. he”s 2 and he still goes out. im just saying…YOUR GONNA HAVE TO!
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thank you for all your answers. I live in an apartment complex in a big city.
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i tried that once with my cat and yes he tried to run away. my advice to you christarose777: keep your cat indoors. especially during the wintertime.
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Cats are much safer inside and they get used to it and lose the urge to go out. My mom’s cat used to want to go outside all the time when we first got her,now you could leave the door wide open and she would stay in. My 2 cats have no interest whatsoever in going out. Outside they could get hit by cars,tortured by some sicko,get hurt,catch diseases etc. I love my cats way too much to let them roam,not to mention indoor cats have a much longer life expectancy. If you live in a busy city and you let them out,you might as well kiss them goodbye cuz they probably won’t make it long. Of course there are exceptions but they’ll most likely get hit by a car or something else horrible. I let my girl out on my balcony supervised. She suns herself ,get some fresh air and when i go back in she follows me. My boy won’t even do that,he is purrfectly content to be inside.
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It depends on where you live. Our cats would go in and out along with the dogs. They always came in and stayed durng the night. The stayed close to the house also. That said. If you live in an area of townhomes she could get confused. My husband had an indoor cat who after we moved to a townhouse got out and disappeared. The next day after searching everywhere including the animal shelter she was found by the realestate agent who was showing the model next door to us. She never went out again!
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hello yes she may do that. always keep your aniamals on a leash or in the house at all times
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No! Cats are not ment to be kept on leashes or inside!
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