Thread: Letting your Maine Coon Out?

It's obviously a very sensitive topic. I agree there is no right or wrong answer. It is up to the individual to decide what is best. We all have the cats best interest at heart. I approached a few breeders in my search for a mc and each one asked about my circumstances and I told them all the same - where I live etc. All were quite happy to sell me a kitten. They told me if I had a male to get him neutered early then he wouldn't wonder too far. I was obviously lucky in the breeders I spoke to. If a breeder specified the cat should be indoor only I would respect that wish totally or go elsewhere.

As for the feline diseases they can pick up. I'm not sure what they are vaccinated against and I dont know much about feline leukaemia or what the percentage of cats is that get it - I will read up about this further. We don't have large dogs roaming free (apart from mine) the land out the back is private and we don't have coyotees or bobcats. If I do decide to let him outside it would be during the daytime & under my supervision. I think the risks in my situation are minimal. I let my dogs run free - they run for miles - they are at risk too. But the risk is small and I feel its worth it for their enjoyment of life.