Your house is not a jail but a sanctuary for cats.
If you've been considering whether or not it's ethical to keep your cat confined to the house for the rest of its life, you probably have a few questions and worries regarding the matter.
When compared to rearing a kitten or adopting an indoor-only cat, rescuing an adult cat that is used to spending time outside presents a unique set of challenges.
Those that are used to running and playing outside the boundaries of your property may develop behavioral issues if they are confined within.
Both the SPCA and PETA advise that, wherever feasible, owners should restrict their cats to the bounds of the house whenever they are not around to watch them.
Your cat may have a pretty happy existence under your roof, which will allow it to live a far longer life than it would have otherwise. I'll explain why.
This recommendation is for both you and your feline companion. A cat that is allowed free reign has an increased risk of being infected with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) or another illness.
As well as picking up parasites such as fleas, ticks, and worms from other stray cats that it comes into contact with. No one who enjoys cuddling with their cat or who allows their cat share their bed wants to put themselves at risk of being exposed to diseases.
In addition, if your indoor cat begins displaying any symptoms of any type, you will be able to get to the bottom of the matter much more quickly since you know what you feed it.