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cross-posted from: https://news.abolish.capital/post/46066

A new study led by University of British Columbia researchers has found that pet cats allowed to roam outside unsupervised carry infectious diseases at rates comparable to feral cats, even when they receive veterinary care, regular meals, and shelter.


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[–] manuremy@sopuli.xyz 4 points 5 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

We tell our's that there are bad, bad owls who would snatch him the second he's off the porch. And he's a scaredy cat so it has worked so far. :3