There are often raging debates on the LJ pet communities about it, because most of the people there are American, and over most of America it really is deeply irresponsible to let your cat out. There are a lot of hazards there that we don't have here.
I think whether it's irresponsible or not depends heavily on the particular living situation and the personality of the cat (i.e. how much ground it claims as its territory and how cautious it is).
That said, I'm actually relieved that my flat makes it impossible for Cassie to have access to outdoors anyway. I didn't have to make the decision. I do live in a pretty safe area, but I'm the type who'd panic whenever I couldn't see her...
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Date: 2006-06-02 07:16 am (UTC)I think whether it's irresponsible or not depends heavily on the particular living situation and the personality of the cat (i.e. how much ground it claims as its territory and how cautious it is).
That said, I'm actually relieved that my flat makes it impossible for Cassie to have access to outdoors anyway. I didn't have to make the decision. I do live in a pretty safe area, but I'm the type who'd panic whenever I couldn't see her...