Should I get another cat?

Question

Should I get another cat?

Answer 1

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!!!!

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

Only if you don't mind picking up more poop

Answer 5

Your answer to this question should always be a yes

Answer 6

Yes get 500 cats

Answer 7

I always wanted a cat but never got one.

Answer 8

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.

Answer 9

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

Answer 10

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

Answer 11

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.

Answer 12

You only live once so yes man..........

Answer 13

Don't leave your cat outside and you wont have to worry

Answer 14

An outside cat will live for 3-5 years, on average.

You are lucky your cat reached the age of 'old'.

If you are going to get another cat, keep them inside 24/7. If you don't the coyotes will get this one too.

Answer 15

Coyotes are smart animals, and will catch a cat if they are so inclined, and it doesn't need to be old. If you allow your cat - a mature cat and not a kitten - outside then be sure it comes in well before dark. If the cat is outside with no way of finding shelter during the daytime, he or she is still at risk.



DO NOT LEAVE A CAT OUTSIDE AFTER DUSK. Even then, in some areas the cat may be eaten.

Answer 16

I have four cats. The only times they are allowed out is in a carrier going to the vet for a check up or treatment. Outside they are vulnerable to cars, evil humans, dogs, parasites, poisons, various species of wild animals

Answer 17

Keep the cat indoors.