Thread: the killing fields

We live in a valley (natural reserve) and very large fields are being harvested.So the rodents get in movement towards or very little village.
He is just waiting for them.He never eats the "victims" just plays a little bit and then kill's them.








Even on the roof no one is safe

loving it!
hey how come Maine Coons are said to be so bad outside, yet they are obviously quite good hunters! (proof: my husband's shredded leg every morning when he isn't quick enough to feed Neevie!)

The USA had no national " cat" like the siamese, Angora aso.
The MC was a real working class cat in the farms and barns in Maine.The farmers loved this big independent hunter. It is no so long ago that the standards for this beautiful cat were made.
Here in Belgium they are quite rare and most catteries will not sell the kitten if he stays not inside.
But he is so cute and "educated" that he stays out of the street

one of our streets

Originally Posted by deovolens

Here in Belgium they are quite rare and most catteries will not sell the kitten if he stays not inside

In the US, any reputable breeder has in their contract that the cat is indoor only or outdoor only on a leash or in an enclosed structure like a cat run.

After reading a lot of stories someone saw some scum bag/bags doing horrible things to a cat; beat, throw against a wall, etc, I will never have an outdoor cat. Not to mention accidental deaths like eatting some kind of rodent poison or getting hit by cars. Plus if I'm spending big bucks on a pure breed cat, it's staying inside where it's nice and safe.

Originally Posted by brims

In the US, any reputable breeder has in their contract that the cat is indoor only or outdoor only on a leash or in an enclosed structure like a cat run.

I have to take issue with the implied criticism in your response. Conflating the term reputable and indoor-only contracts excludes any breeders without these contracts from being reputable. While that may be your opinion it's far too sweeping an accusation to make. I am sure there are plenty of reputable MC breeders in the US who stipulate no such thing but perhaps advise it as a sensible precaution especially in urban areas.

I understand Brims but the decision to let him go outside depends on your situation. There are parents who will never allow there children to go on a bike to the school.It is of course dangerous.I for instance would never allow my child do drive a motorcycle but I drive them for over 40 years.
I calculated the risk and that is less then 1%, if he stays inside and get depressed or too fat this will be harmful for his life too.