Ugh, I have to agree with ladyringo, you probably just got a bad volunteer or a bad rescue. Not all of the 'rescues' out there are the kind of people or organizations I am willing to support, sadly. Whether it is ethical to allow cats outside is something that reasonable people may disagree on; while my own four cats are allowed in and out at will, I can sympathize with the position that cats, especially those in urban areas, should be kept indoors. I wish that cat rescues that were of the 'indoor only' type would do my position, that allowing outdoor cats is an acceptable risk in many areas and at any rate the prerogative of the cat owner, not the rescue, the same courtesy. It would also help if they made it as clear as possible that they are an indoor only rescue (big signs near the adoptable cats?) before a prospective I/O owner like yourself engaged with the animals.
In my area there are always fliers at the feed store for barn cats looking for barns, and in fact an entire organization specifically devoted to finding outdoor homes for spayed formerly feral, feral or just outdoor-preferred kitties. Forgotten Felines is a fantastic rescue, and I love them.
Honestly, even though I can see why someone would want to see all cats be indoor, the truth of the matter is that this is highly unlikely to ever happen, and a lot of good cat owners, myself included, just don't want to live with indoor-only cats. So many cats are euthed every year that it just seems stupid and unethical to deny an adoption because of that. But really, if you want a cat, go to the county pounds instead of a private shelter. They aren't going to turn you away, and those are often the animals in the greatest need.
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Date: 2010-06-01 05:37 pm (UTC)In my area there are always fliers at the feed store for barn cats looking for barns, and in fact an entire organization specifically devoted to finding outdoor homes for spayed formerly feral, feral or just outdoor-preferred kitties. Forgotten Felines is a fantastic rescue, and I love them.
Honestly, even though I can see why someone would want to see all cats be indoor, the truth of the matter is that this is highly unlikely to ever happen, and a lot of good cat owners, myself included, just don't want to live with indoor-only cats. So many cats are euthed every year that it just seems stupid and unethical to deny an adoption because of that. But really, if you want a cat, go to the county pounds instead of a private shelter. They aren't going to turn you away, and those are often the animals in the greatest need.