Are we robbing cats of their freedom if we keep them as pets?

Imagine that you're given a choice: 1. Live in the wild and hunt mammoths with a spear, completely free and die at 29, if you're lucky, or long before that if you're not (because there's no medication available) 2. read more

So rather than robbing them of their freedom, by keeping them as pets we are fulfilling the function they decided we could serve in the best possible fashion. 566 Views · View Upvoters Joe Pritchard, Human slave to 8 cats over the last 30 years. read more

Yes, the point someone else raised about actually managing to keep them indoors is worth thinking about. Cats can get out through the highest of windows and the smallest of gaps, and if you have young children leaving doors open and such it may not be do-able. Older cats that aren't that bothered about going out are a much better bet. read more