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Anonymous asked in Local BusinessesIndonesiaBanjarmasin · 2 years ago

Should I get another cat?

My older cat was outside napping a year ago when I believe a coyote snatched her up. I was devastated. I am scared to get a new kitten, but everyone assures me a young cat can hear well and get away faster if approached by a wild animal. I'm not so sure. Your thoughts?

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    2 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    Even if your cat lives its entire life without an incident, the new cat will die in fifteen years. So, get a new cat and enjoy the limited time you'll have with it.

  • 2 years ago

    As irresponsible as you are with your pets? You should never get another cat unless you intend to keep it INDOORS where it belongs. And since you made that idiotic statement that a young cat can "get away faster" CLEARLY you don't have a clue. Idiot!!!!

  • 2 years ago

    Your answer to this question should always be a yes

  • Anonymous
    2 years ago

    Yes get 500 cats

  • Anonymous
    2 years ago

    I always wanted a cat but never got one.

  • Ocimom
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    Only if you plan on being a better and responsible owner. Outside cats no matter what age they are can be attacked by any wild animal. Younger and smaller cats will be a coyote's lunch! They are less safe then an adult.

    Now if you keep your cat inside you won't have to worry about coyotes. If you feel your cat needs outside time, then be responsible about it - either train your cat to a harness/leash and take the cat outside for 10-15 mins or you build an enclosure that is secure and attached to your house via window or door where the cat can go outside but be safe and not roam unsupervised to be hurt or killed by cars, other animals, or strays.

  • 2 years ago

    Honestly if there is coytoes i would just keep the cat inside

  • 2 years ago

    There are no guarantees in life. If you allow a pet to be unsupervised outside, there is always a chance that it will encounter something (another pet, a person, a wild animal, a car) that will cause it harm. If you live in an area where there are coyotes or foxes or bobcats or whatever other predators, you'd be wise not to let your cat outside. Many cats and dogs are attacked or lured away by coyotes every year.

  • 2 years ago

    I never understand how cat owners assume it is ok for their cats to trespass and crap in other peoples gardens.

  • 2 years ago

    A cat has the climbing advantage, but my guess is that their hearing isn't that good

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