Should cats be kept safely indoors, or be allowed the freedom of outdoor living?

Most of our cats have been indoor cats, but we have also had outdoor cats as well (all spayed/neutered). Our current outdoor cat, Nakita, was born outside and found as a kitten. Most of her life we have continued to let her outside.

She picked up a life-threatening parasite once, but my mother's careful attention and inspection found the problem quickly and a veterinarian saved her. She is intelligent and willful, and would not be happy if she NEVER got to go outside. We respect this, and honestly, she's a more pleasant cat because of this.

We know there are risks and dangers outside, but I think denying your animals a fulfilling life is just as bad. A "fulfilling life" for a cat does not always mean being an outdoor cat, but for Nakita, it does.

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