Infographic on the reasons for keeping cats indoors full-time. Infographic by the Daily Mail The infographic confirms what is always said on the topic of keeping cats indoors full-time, namely that most cat caregivers do it to keep their cat safe from a road traffic accident mainly and not protect wildlife from cat predation. This will inevitably irritate bird lovers and ornithologists. There are several specific reasons why cat owners may choose to keep their cats indoors full-time: Safety : Indoor cats are protected from many dangers, such as cars, predators, and other animals. Indoor cats are also less likely to contract diseases or get into fights with other cats. Longevity : Indoor cats tend to live longer than outdoor cats. This is because they are not exposed to the same risks and dangers as outdoor cats. There is a downside: boredom, which can work against improved health as boredom can lead to stress and stress can lead to a decline in health. Environmental concerns : So...

A useful (I would say that 😃) infographic checklist of things to think about when considering adopting a domestic cat companion for the first time. Or even the second and third if previous attempts were failures. I believe that there should never be any failures. Every cat adoption should be a resounding success. This can be achieved by work in preparation and honest self-examination.  This is a cross-post from PoC because when I take a bit of time preparing an image as is the case in this instance👍I think it is sensible to use it wherever I can 😉. Although the infographic was prepared by me and it can be used by anyone under licence: Creative Commons: ATTRIBUTION-NODERIVS CC BY-ND license. Just right click on it and follow the menu to download it.