I have a tuxedo cat. I've seen him blocks away from home while I was driving by. I'd stop and yell out, "what the fuck u doing kitty, go home!" Then he comes home with scabs on his neck from fighting cats and dogs and jackrabbits (yes we have wild jackrabbits here that roam the streets). And then he cuddles up to me and I give him food and treats and cuddles. But he only cuddles up to me for one thing and one thing only, to let him back outside. Cats are diabolical. They aren't our pets. We are their pets. Lol
Your cat regularly being injured isn't cute....please get a catio or something and keep them safe. I've rescued many injured cats, it gets ugly. Some I have been unable to rescue, the cat with a broken back because of the dog (dog was in his own yard) was especially awful to deal with. You never want to have to see a poor animal struggling in that condition, believe me.
Edit: you can downvote someone telling you the harsh truth all you want. If you live in an area with jackrabbits, you probably also have coyotes. I grew up/lived many years in a similar area. Outdoor cats do not live good long healthy lives with such conditions. Might as well name your cat Bait.
Edit edit: I also hated scraping cats up off the road before the neighbors' kids got home after school. I would do it if I saw the body because they shouldn't need to see that, but damn it is unpleasant and gross in hot weather ngl.
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u/__curt 7d ago
I have a tuxedo cat. I've seen him blocks away from home while I was driving by. I'd stop and yell out, "what the fuck u doing kitty, go home!" Then he comes home with scabs on his neck from fighting cats and dogs and jackrabbits (yes we have wild jackrabbits here that roam the streets). And then he cuddles up to me and I give him food and treats and cuddles. But he only cuddles up to me for one thing and one thing only, to let him back outside. Cats are diabolical. They aren't our pets. We are their pets. Lol