My favorite cat was a 20-pound indoor/outdoor cat. He was sleeping under a tree in our yard when roaming dogs sneaked up on him and attacked him. He died in my arms at the vet’s office. The dogs had collars but we never found out who they belonged to. I still cry thinking about it.
Don’t switch them to being outdoor cats if you want to keep them safe.
“Don’t switch them to being outdoor cats if you want to keep them safe.”
Agreed! They will meet both other critters and maybe even humans who are predatory in nature. NOTHING good can come of this.
I have three cats; cleaning their litter box takes a minute or so a day. Just do it, and have peace of mind that your cats are safe.
You are their owner; they cannot adapt to outdoor living at this late point in their lives. Protect them inside and keep them safe!