Should I Let My Cat Outside? Especially a Bengal Cat? PART 1

[@notsoweeklywarrior1427]

To all the people saying “let the cat outside” and stuff, I say: Bengal cats, as you know, are hybrid designer cats, and are worth lots of money. A bengal cat can easily be stolen to be sold, since thieves can make thousands of pounds/dollars over them. And, in certain places of America, as an example, New York, Bengal cats have been banned, because they caused devastation to wildlife, even more so than your average cat. And you could say, “well, use a bell”, there is still plenty of issues with adding a bell to your cats collar. First of all, cats are predators, and predators tend to target sick or old prey, to get an easier kill. If an animal is sick or old, if could not be quick enough to get away, even if it did hear the bell, and if an animal is old, then they could be deaf or partially deaf, and won’t hear it. And not to mention, cats HATE bells. They are humiliating and annoying for cats, and your kitty will probably spend more time trying to rip the bell off than they do hunting, where the bell would actually be some use. So, you are probably wondering: “Then what am I supposed to do? I don’t want my cat/Bengal cat to be stuck inside” I recommend getting a harness to take your cat out on, especially Bengals, or, even better, get a Catio. This is a fairly large, secure outdoor enclosure that you can place your cat in, and add locks to the doors when leaving your cat in it, to avoid your kitty being stolen, or accidentally being released by anyone, young children in particular. Catio’s and harnesses are great ways to allow your cat to get outside, and avoid any risks. Thanks for reading.

[@theoneandonlygamingboy8975]

Wow can't believe I read all that but thank you for all the information

[@bigmort6916]

Great tips and information, I am looking at a bengal kitten , knowing how they have a wild side I am worried I am locking him away from the world..but I also don't want him killing wildlife....I will be building an outdoor cattery so he can play outside as well as indoors. 👍🏻

[@JennaMeowLifestyle]

Great video, and very honest points. I live in Switzerland and in most of Europe it is considered cruel to keep cats locked inside. Almost all cats that live in the city have little cat doors so they can come and go. I understand you completely and you really care about the quality of your cats life.

[@bengalcatlove1988]

Hi Jenna, that's interesting to know! Maybe Europe is onto something that the US isn't onto yet... just a thought :-) My kitty goes outside every day now and he seems to be loving every minute of it.

[@DOGFACESOLDIER0708]

Bengal Cat Love bengal cat got leopard so it would kill any adversaries that come in its way lol

[@rodpalm6398]

+Jenna Meow I agree, Certain cats you simply have to let them out, they will end up pissing all over the house and being very unhappy if you don't allow them free roam either in or out.

[@bobipineman]

or sucessfully run away

[@EmmelijneNolet]

@@bengalcatlove1988 That is so good!! The other one can also go out, and learn from the first one how to go out.

[@harryw6987]

The divide between how domestic cats are treated in Europe as oppose to USA is interesting

[@ryankaydee3673]

This was very helpful! Thank you. Our cat, Leo, has been obsessed with the outdoors ever since we let him out for the first time. We ordered a tracker for safe measure to keep an eye on him. It even helps you set boundaries so the app notifies you if your cat nears main roads, etc. We are hoping this will ease our minds a little bit as well when he is outside. Thank you for your tips!

[@berndadams]

My bengal roamed freely inside and outside for 25 years, amazing little fella.. r.i.p.

[@garrylarose1506]

I'm looking at getting one as a predator to rats in my property. Do you think they're good rodent hunters?

[@wavy_prod6973]

@@garrylarose1506 YES they love murdering animals

[@bigmort6916]

@@wavy_prod6973 🤣

[@lifeouttherepod]

I rarely comment on these sorts of topics, but this one strikes me as a bit odd. First, I should share that we are new to the cat ownership arena. I met my first Bengal at a friends house and was immediately taken with the personality, intelligence, and of course, the beauty of the breed. Having never owned a cat, I researched relentlessly for over a year, talked to friends that owned cats, and let a fair amount of time pass to ensure that we were ready for the commitment, and that a cat would indeed fit into the household with our dog. Our beloved little guy has now been a part of the family for two years, and we could not be happier. That said, I had no idea there was such a debate out there surrounding this topic. I had detailed conversation with fellow cat owners, as well as our vet, and the breeder on the topic before bringing our bengal home, and while there are definitely different schools of thought, Some of the comments here seem pretty uneducated. Folks seem quick to jump on one side of the fence, or the other...and it is surprising to me that no one is discussing two key facts... First, this language surrounding a cats instinct, and keeping them in the house is cruel, is simply uneducated. The cats we own today, are not their ancestors. Even if they were, their ancestors were not equipped to deal with 21st century trappings like automobiles, sadistic individuals, chemicals, and all the other man-made issues of the day. The term "domesticated cat" is a scientific term, that exists for a reason. Man has spent thousands of years domesticating, and cross breeding this animal...it is not the hunter/preditor that it once was. They exist in our lives today, because we created them, with the intention of bonding with them...which leads me to the second fact... We all have an obligation to be responsible pet owners. The latest National Geographic studies have the feral cat population in the US at near 70 million. One does not need to venture much further than your local animal shelter, where they are being euthanized daily, to see evidence of the issue. This was a HUGE topic for us as we considered becoming cat owners...all of our dogs have been rescues, so we really felt the obligation to do the same for a cat. In the end, we were so drawn to the personality, and character traits of the Bengal, that we stepped outside our normal behavior. That said, each environment is unique, as is the animal. Our little man is quite content to observe the great outdoors from an upstairs window, for hours. The few times he has bolted out a door with the dog, he does not get much further than 5 or 6 feet from the door, before sitting and quietly observing his surroundings. We allow him to do so, supervised. If he were to start showing more interest in the outdoors...then we will accommodate him....harness, leash, catio, etc... Our little man is a beloved member of the family, and we would no more consider opening the door and letting him play unsupervised in the streets than we would our dog, or our 5 year old son. For those of you that draw correlations between a child and a cat, again, I would state uneducated. If you truly believe your 6 year old cat, has the same cognitive, reasoning, and common logic ability, as your 10 year old child, then I feel bad for your child. Final thought...from the photos in your videos, and what you say, it appears that you live in a fairly rural area, which I think we can all agree brings in different rules. I grew up on my grandfathers farm, where there were always plenty of cats around, that were not allowed in the house at all...My grandfather believed they had a job, and that was to keep the mice out of the hay...and they did their job well, rarely was there an incident when one left and never came back, but it did happen. Point being, different time, different place.

[@FO_Biggles]

Very interesting. Thanks!

[@HdHd-cg4nz]

Bengal cats are outdoor cats for sure.

[@elizabethmaedammann5283]

I live in South Africa and am so fortune that I can let my 2 Bengal Kittens roam freely, but still under supervision. They love climbing trees and play on their 3m high creosote poles and shade cloths. Love your videos.

[@tarachristie472]

What about building an outdoor enclosure? That way your cats will enjoy being outside and be safe and protected.

[@leopardbengals8121]

Yes, a "Catio" is by far the best & safest option for those who must let their cats outdoors, unsupervised. If you Google the word 'catio' you'll find some fantastic ideas for creating a very enjoyable outdoor enclosure for cats!

[@annwilliams2019]

That's exactly what i was thinking. I have a Bengal and he demands to go outside and gets upset if he doesn't get his way and he'll scratch u to show his discontent. So I'm willing to compromise with him so we can go the be happy and build him an outdoor play area that's big enough for him to run and climb trees and be a happy kitty again.

[@misconceptions5613]

Tara Christie cats don’t need ur dumbass protection and don’t need to be safe

[@notsoweeklywarrior1427]

Guide Yes, they do.. They could get stolen, hit by a car, get lost and die, or even turn feral/stray, meaning if you got your kitty back, they would be wild and aggressive, and not the nice little cat they used to be. Cats are no longer “wild”. Yes, they have strong instinct, but they have been domesticated, and now rely on people a lot more than most realise at first.

[@natashad25]

Cats are naturally meant to live outside, it absolutely baffles me this is even a debate, or that people convince themselves it’s too dangerous. I’ve never had a cat that wasn’t free to be able to come and go. It’s cruel in my opinion to not let a cat go outside. It’s like keeping a human inside it’s whole life for fear of us dying. Cats need nature, they need freedom, in fact all animals do. Indoor cats is a human made concept which is purely about our fear and nothing to do with the cat itself. Cats need to have the option of freedom where they choose to come home to you and most will. If you don’t live in an environment which you feel happy to let a cat out or just purely can’t because you live in a flat then don’t have a cat. Simple as that and don’t even get me started on cats on leads!

[@Rockinruffhouser]

I never let my bengal outside unless he’s on a harness. I’m Afraid someone I’ll steal him

[@GiftSparks]

sal alvarez I don’t blame you- what does it cost $2K-$4K? Someone will take it for sure.

[@caylew77]

They live very short lives outside. I had a male who I had always suspected was partially Bengal, he was very vocal and chirped...paced all the time in my home, and was very “wild”. I let him out and he spent almost three wonderful years being a complete predator. He was so smart he would follow us everywhere. We lost him on Christmas night, he got distracted and was no doubt hunting something when he wandered onto the on ramp for an interstate about a mile from our home. 😭

[@caylew77]

Not all cats can stand being in a cage(a home) and some even go crazy. If they are suffering from being inside let them free. Our Bailey died doing what he loved, hunting. We miss him so much but I couldn’t lock him up.

[@HdHd-cg4nz]

That’s not true my last cat was an outdoor cat and lived till 18

[@thedarci1368]

Why not when you move somewhere remote perhaps building an outside enclosure? That way they could still be sort of outside but yet in an enclosed surroundings. That way they would not wander off where you might not be able to find them and also not much possibility of someone stealing them.

[@leopardbengals8121]

Yes, it's a very popular new trend for keeping cats safe while they enjoy the outdoors - a "Catio!"

[@bigboy626xl6]

am having that problem now....not only that but they just had a litter .....if I let my dogs out and it poops on someone yard it's a problem shouldn't it be the same for cats

[@AcousticMoon]

Cats should be allowed to enjoy the outside. Have you heard of a GPS trackers (pod trackers)? We use them all the time plus the cats are chipped. We have had Bengal cats for 20 years! We know their every move!!

[@guan00]

Have you been able to find a breeder that doesn't make you sign that you won't let your cats outdoors?

[@DipsyMum29]

I am so glad you let your bengal outside. Cats (expecially bengals) are territorial, acrobatic and very self reliant. My old cat (just a everyday rescue moggie) was never restricted to the house. He was out most of the summer (sometimes wound disappear for weeks) hunting and doing what it was in his nature to do. He ended up proudly strutting back with a rabbit he'd killed (so we knew he'd been eating well at least lol). We do live rurally so have a lot of open fields and hunting grounds that were his second home. He ended up passing away at 18 years of age and the vet was shocked to learn his age because of how fit and agile he still was (so try and not take stereotypes about outdoor cats living shorter lives literally). He passed away peacefully and because of he was I researched other cats that matched his personality (I couldn't have a house cat now) and found the begal. My little man has already been reserved for us but even though he'll cost a bit of money I couldn't not let him have the same quality of life that we allowed our old moggy to have. I just don't understand people having bengals of they want house cats? There are other more content and docile breeds that are better suited to houses. I haven't ever personally had one but what I've read trying to turn a bengal breed into a exclusively indoor cat must be like confining a athlete to a armchair.

[@DipsyMum29]

Sorry about the typos I can't type I mobiles lol

[@chrisleon5709]

bengals are much more fit for handling the outdoors than moggies they are double the speed they are stronger can jump 8 feet and fight better. Mine killed a huge hare. Bigger than herself. SHe was never taught this.

[@leehollebon3228]

DipsyMum29 your inevsexy lady are you single

[@suhaybibrahim2951]

bengal cats can be cheap if you adopt or rescue one from rspca pets4homes and othrrplaces

[@johnfaribayasminpebblebroo507]

We had a lovely Bengal boy F4 and he was always an outdoor cat. He would roam on the roof and jump down onto our backs. He made his territory but never went for more than a couple of hours. The biggest issues we had was during duckling season and his prey instinct was so much higher than a moggy that he couldn't help but catch and toy with ducklings. Often killing them. He got the odd mouse and rat too, but he was a playful cat in the house. The other problem was his behaviour in the road. He was alert but expected cards to stop. One day he jumped in front of one and was fatally hit. So sad. He was 3 years. We can't replace him, but so want another. But can't bring ourselves to go the catio route, even though we have a good yard for one. Cats deserve to be out. It would be nice if they could be 100% safe, but its never going to happen. They would only have to get out once or twice and the genie is out of the bottle.

[@yottoo.5037]

Hi, you could always take your cat for walks on a leash. Just buy a cat harness and expandable leash. That's what I do. That way they have a chance to enjoy the outdoors, but under close supervision for their safety.

[@MrCountrycuz]

We had a Bengal cattery back in the 90s and we never let them go outside. One Bengal got outside and he took off towards the woods and was never seen again.

[@SandyCarlisle]

Thanks so much for your advice. I have the exact same problem, and finally decided to keep my cats inside and make sure they have plenty of cat grass and play space/time. I've had a stolen/ransomed bengal, a bengal attacked by a mountain lion, etc, etc.

[@bobdigi88]

We have adopted a 2 year old bengal tabby cross. But she looks Bengal. I was hoping she wouldn't want to go out. But with all the playing and stimulation iwe give her, she still wanted to go out after 3 weeks. We've decided to allow her out when we are home. She isn't alowed out after dusk and can only go out a few hours before feeding time. It's about getting a ballance between keeping her safe, and letting her enjoy a full life.

[@guilhemherisson3254]

If the cat wants out let it out. You have to respect who the cat is...the cat might live with you but it isn't your property. You can't nurf the world. I had a bengal cat and as hard as it was at times I let him come and go as he saw fit. Sure keeping the cat inside is safer but forcing a cat to live to way you see fit is selfish even though your doing it out of love. I would rather my cat die outside doing as he wants as opposed to jailing him for his own safety.

[@bengalcatlove1988]

Hi Guilhem, I 110% completely agree. I ended up letting my cat outside despite my fears of him getting hurt. Yesterday, he woke up with an abscess on his neck from doing an outdoor activity and I had to take him to the vet to get it drained. I agree though, some cats really want outside and we need to respect that they are their own being and aren't our property to put in jail for our own satisfaction. Thanks for the comment, I know some others do not share this view. I still worry when my kitty is outside but I know he is happier, even if his life will be shorter.

[@guilhemherisson3254]

Bengal Cat Love I don't suspect many to hold that view. Unfortunately we live in a world where man tries to conquer and control nature instead of working with it. Over the years Diego came home hurt many times, when he did I would keep him inside until i felt that he was properly healed...he would sit at the front door and I would say "I know Diego, but you need to heel before you go back out there" and he understood...most of the time. As he got older he wanted to go out less, and i was happy to keep him safe with me.

[@RR-jg6tl]

I would rather my cat live than be torn apart by a dog or hit by a car, and I think my cat would agree. Besides that, I signed a contract when I bought my Bengal that stated he must not be allowed to run freely outdoors. I take mine out on a harness and am working on an outdoor enclosure. A cat can be perfectly happy indoors with enough mental and physical stimulation. The average lifespan of an outdoor cat is only 2-3 years! That's just crazy. I paid $1,200 for my cat, I'm not about to let him roam around and be killed just so he can have what, a few hours, days, weeks of "doing as he wants."

[@bengalcatlove1988]

I understand your fears. I personally know someone that paid $30,000 to get pregnant. With that logic they should keep their baby locked up in a closet because he is too valuable to let outside at risk of getting hurt. So long as they feed the kid, give him some movies to watch and talk to him every once in a while the kid should be perfectly happy… especially if it doesn’t know that there is a life outside of the closet. I think the baby would probably agree (although it can’t really talk yet to be certain). It’s tough when our own fears get in the way of letting animals have their freedom even when some cats want it more than anything.

[@RR-jg6tl]

Bengal Cat Love that makes no sense at all. I'm sure your friend doesn't let her kid out to play in traffic, does she? Much the same way a human mother holds her child's hand so it doesn't run into danger, I keep my cat on a long retractable leash. If you are comfortable with the dangers of letting your cat wonder freely, that's your business. I won't though. Absolutely refuse to let my cat get hit by a car, torn apart by dogs or catch an infectious feline disease and feel awful because I could have prevented it.

[@Martyntd5]

With respect, your concerns are about you, not your cat. Your cat is perfectly capable of looking after itself outside. Of course there are hazards, but that is part of life. Just like you have to let children live their own lives, you *should* let your cat do the same. Yes you can force your cat to stay inside against it's will, but you would be prosecuted if you did that to a child. I know a cat isn't a child and doesn't have the same rights, but it has wants and yours clearly wants to be out in nature. Yes it could run away, it could be hit by a car, it could be stolen (get it microchipped), or any number of other things, but your cat will be much happier living the life it wants to live, rather than the forced life you want it to live. My marble bengal - who looks almost identical to yours - has 24/7 access outside and we live in a town, with roads, other cats, predators, people and all the other hazards you list. He is 8 years old now and I wouldn't dream of keeping him caged indoors. His life might be shorter for being an outdoor cat, or it might not, but his life will definitely be happier. Remember, a bengal cat is still a cat like any other, aside from the purchase value, they are 'worth' the same to their owners. There is nothing special about a bengal that gives it a higher value than any other loved pet. [edit] I've just seen your part 2 and see that you have let your cat outside. Good for you and even better for your cat. Dont worry about the teething issues, it's mostly just your cat learning the rules of his new world and you learning to manage your anxiety. It took forever to persuade my mother to let her snow bengal outside, and she was having panic attacks (my mother, not the cat). That was 10 years ago. She doesnt worry so much now.

[@bengalcatlove1988]

Hi martyntd5, I think you are completely right on 100% of your points. I personally was letting my own selfishness and fears get in the way of giving my cat the life he desired :-( Just because we spend sometimes a lot of money on Bengals, doesn't mean their life is any more valuable than any other cat that didn't cost a lot of money to purchase. After letting my cat outside for over a month now, in a way I have my old kitty back pre-outdoor anxiety. We let him out in the mornings and let him come and go as he pleases for the most part. I believe he is at peace with the other cats. The outside gives him a stimulation that he just doesn't get indoors no matter how much we play with him. Sometimes when I pull up in the driveway I'll see him jumping down from a tree really fast to greet me, and then he'll either come inside or continue playing outdoors. It's definitely a hard transition, not so much for the cats, but definitely some owners. In the end, we just really need to keep in mind what is best for the cat and not ourselves. Thanks for your feedback!

[@LKeet6]

+Martyntd5 the average life expectancy of a cat in busy cities is 4 years old. This is an unacceptable risk, in my opinion.

[@capth00k]

Let me just share my experience. My last bengal (a female) was an indoor cat ; but I felt bad for her and started letting her outside. She refused to be "street smart" ... it was pretty obvious, rolling around in the street etc -- but she simply would not let me keep her in the house after months of being allowed to go outside. Recently, she was hit by a car, and unfortunately she didn't make it. Do I feel bad that I gave my Bengal the outdoor freedom? Nope. I think they are cats, and cats need to be outside. That's just the way I was raised with animals, and I have a negative view towards animals in captivity in general. BUT, her fears ARE well founded my friend. Just my two cents.

[@christinetrzcinski4561]

I doubt that...maybe if you lived on a busy street or a freeway.

[@leopardbengals8121]

I disagree; unless the cat was raised outdoors, i.e. as a barn cat or mouser (which I would never, ever do with my Bengals), even with natural feline instincts, they do not have the right level of "street smarts" to survive more than a few years (4-6), & in rare cases may live longer. A Bengal is a much more curious breed of cat & that can easily get them killed - if allowed to roam freely outdoors. Most parents wouldn't dream of allowing a small child to roam freely, unattended outdoors, why do this with an animal(??) - not to mention most cities have ordinances against it. ...I might add that I am involved in Bengal Cat Rescue on a national level & have seen the shocking statistics first-hand.

[@JimboJones2022]

I let mine out, he causes chaos in the neighborhood and then comes back meowing like crazy.

[@Mad_Props]

Look up feral cats in Australia, they are responsible for hunting native species to near extinction, so letting cats out might actually not be great for the environment. Have you ever considered creating an outside enclosure, like in a zoo that would allow them to explore but still be safe? We live in a large city and still occasionally see foxes, raccoons, and even the odd porcupine. All of these animals could seriously injure an urban feline. I hope you find something that works for you and your cats. Also, if you do plan to let them out, there is a Lyme disease vaccine available even though it is less common in cats it is good to be prepared if they will be outside.

[@leopardbengals8121]

There's a Very Popular new trend for cats, called a "Catio" & they are fantastic!! :)

[@misconceptions5613]

LadyJadite cats would stay away from all of those animals. Cats came from areas where those animals lived as well. And cats would stay away from those animals.

[@chrisleon5709]

here in toronto we live in coyote infested areas who will take every and all cats so you need to have a dog to protect them

[@allyburg7145]

Iam in the Uk, we have a safe garden of reasonable size for UK standards, when I have been doing is letting my female Bengal out but only when supervised, we are gradually extending the time. Each time we want her we use a clicker and rewards when she responds. Today she has been out with me a few hours while I was gardening. I am finding she generally stays within eye shot of me. I have also found if I come in she will more then often follow me in to. I think they are like children they like doing things they are not supposed to ! But give them a bit of freedom and then the novelty wears off a little. She’s now fast asleep on my lap !

[@krsslim]

We also considered exactly the same things & came to the same conclusion. My personal opinion is as long as the cat is happy with the indoor environment he/she will live a pretty stress free existence. Every cat is likely different but in our case we got lucky as our male Bengal never went through any real phase of wanting to go outdoors. He does like to sometimes look out of the window & chatter to birds in the garden but is not overly interested in going outside. I guess if he did yearn to be outside we might have had to reconsider things.

[@bengalcatlove1988]

I envy you! I have 2 males which I thought would cause problems, but one is just as happy as can be indoors. He does the same thing as yours... he loves sitting in the window chattering at birds and takes an interest to watching the outside world go by, but never asks to be let out. Given the option to be in our out, he'd probably choose in as he is a scardy cat and extremely shy and timid. When I let Malek out on purpose for the first time after filming this video, he chased a deer off the property within a couple hours so clearly he isn't afraid of much. Part of me feels guilty like him wanting outside so bad is my own fault for one reason or another, but I also think that cats really are wild and some really just need to be outside at the risk of a shorter life :-( I've been letting Malek outside daily now even though it still terrifies me, and I'm happy to report that things have been going much better than I thought. I'll be doing a followup video soon! He came inside today three times on his own, I can always get him in before dark, and when he's inside, he's as happy as a clam which is a 180 from a week ago. Hopefully he will lose interest in the outdoors once it's no longer taboo? A mom could be hopeful at least :-)

[@guilhemherisson3254]

Bengal Cat Love On occasion Diego would stay out all night and come back in the morning, at first this scared the hell out of me so if it happens to you try not to panic. i can recall a couple times where he was gone for 2 days but he always came home...it's hard but you have to trust life and respect who he is.

[@guilhemherisson3254]

Guilhem Herisson I will never forget the mutual respect I felt whenever he would come home.

[@bengalcatlove1988]

Guilhem Herisson I can relate to this! The past two days I've come home past dark and both nights, my kitty was waiting for me on the roof waiting to be let back inside. It does warm my heart. A few nights ago he didn't come back in so I panicked and it turns out he was locked in the neighbor's garage. He is adventuring his little heart out though.

[@PWHIPisabeast]

I use to let my bengal cat outside with her brother(my roommates bengal) many times it went ok but everyone once and awhile we would have to chase them down the block because they would venture to far or after a squirrel or whatever, but one day for no reason she ran in front of a car for no reason. She was originally running after a squirrel and when it went up the tree she diverted to the middle of the road and after I saw her 2 feet away from getting hit by a car I haven’t let her out since

[@haley19508]

I have an eight year old Bengal. We have been letting him outside for quiet some time now and he loves it. I live more in a rural area though not many people around.

[@leopardbengals8121]

Don't forget about the unseen predators - especially at dusk & dawn..! Unfortunately, most often, they'll snap a cat up before it even has a chance to run away. We live 5-7 mins from a small city & have a mountain lion, a hawk (takes cats & small dogs), & a large wolf, as well as coyotes.

[@that1dingo]

My bengal is sometimes interested in going outside which she has gotten out multiple times but no to far away but I want her to be able to go outside on a leash I’m a bit scared of her getting lost tho

[@SUM1SLY83]

Our Bengal goes out but he wants you to go with him, he shouts if you leave him, he goes out at night to check around the house or he won't settle till he's checked there's nothing around before he settles down, he doesn't stay out for long, if you let them out they hardly want to go out apart from going to the toilet. My Bengal did go missing for 2 months before we had him done he was found a good few miles away, but once we got him done he pretty much stays in the garden. Let them out if they're done you don't own a cat it chooses to be with you if you let it have it's freedom and live it's life how it wants it will always come back, although my Bengal doesn't go to anyone but family outside. He's also never been taken out on a lead.

[@neilsasquatch3196]

I don't know if anyone mentioned this... Fleas & ticks in summer are a great hazard to cats, not to mention the inside of your house when you let them in.

[@marlenethompson5706]

Many points for and against. But after the 7th operation to remove grass blades from my cats soft palate, (due to an abnormality in his breathing) my vet recommended I keep him in. Well. Try to keep the tide back with your hands. But now, 3 years later, he adapted to being inside, and when the snow covers all the grass outside, I let him out to run about for a few minutes. Heartbreaking at first, but he is well, lots of cat grass (no serrated edges), loads of toys.

[@mazensowan1]

My Persian cat got sick because she's been in the garage for a couple of month and she could die 😣😳 I found out when I was taking her to the groomers the groomers told me that she had a hard time breathing they found out because she was making noise when she was breathing I have never ever noticed that.

[@mazensowan1]

I have to now give her medicane

[@guan00]

I am trying to find a breeder that doesn't make you sign that you will keep your cat indoors. If anyone knows of one that doesn't put that in the contract, please let me know. Thank you

[@bobbymccall6536]

some People are crazy nuts with cats.. its extremly strange.... Let the cats be Free jeez la weez... she's young to be a crazy cat lady already

[@PWHIPisabeast]

When you pay over a gram for a cat your worry about them a little bit more

[@leopardbengals8121]

Once you allow a Bengal cat outside, you're setting yourself up for a future heartache. We live 5-7 mins from a small city & have an illusive mountain lion, a hawk (takes cats & small dogs), & a very bold, large wolf in our immediate neighborhood!! But, if you must let your Bengal cat outdoors [on a harness & leash], never, ever allow them to cross the threshold of the door by themselves - always carry them across, or they will bolt out at every opportunity! Also, keep in mind, that most Bengal cats do not stick around the immediate area, but, "go off on an adventure" instead. So, if you want your Bengal cat to enjoy the outdoors while keeping him/her very safe, I highly recommend a new & very popular trend, a "Catio!!"

[@lenkowalyshen9571]

My Bengal cat Scotty, is very good about coming home when I call him in ,he has always come to me , Scotty has all his shots that is very important and I live in the country , he nevers leaves our property . When I 1st met Scotty as a kitten he picked me and he is always with me ,so when I call for him he comes to me . Scotty loves water , he is into everything ,steals my glasses ,hides things , hes loves climbing everything and does so very well at first I was concerned about it but soon found Scotty was fine .Bengal cats ,they are different from other breeds they want your attention all the time ,one gets used to it as they are a very loving breed good natured ,but they do have a mind of there own . My Scotty he loves to go out in the car and is very well behaved while in the car , but do not leave a bengal cat alone in the car as I did come out once and caught a person trying to break my cars window, and on a winters day for crying out loud , she said she was concerned for the cat , I told her the Cat was only alone for 5mins . My take she was trying to steal my cat, so be aware of this as Bengals do attracted people . They are very good company ,buddies and will love you forever more . Scotty is so different from any other cat I have ever owned ,it is like he is my partner or even to me in his mind and he reminds me of this fact daily , he did pick me and he was only 8wks old .

[@32davkav]

I'd never let my Bengal roam the neighbour hood cos of other cats with diseases, fighting injuries and hunting native animals are not cool, so I have an outdoor enclosure I let her run and play in which she loves, she can play in the grass, get warm in the sun, watch the birds teasing her and sleep all day in....

[@tonymac4044]

My Noodles has run outside twice in the last year. Both times she’s was gone!!!! I’ve made it a habit that whenever I feed Noodles I ring a bell. Well I’m trying to teach her to ring it herself, but no luck. So when she ran I was walking around outside ringing this bell. After an hour, both times, she returned. I like to think the bell helped!!! It’s so scary when they run So now I’m more careful then ever!!!!

[@theresamarklund6851]

I provided my bengal with GPS tracker ( after long consideration we chose weenect 2) and I let her outside for 3 hours a day. It has been a month now and she keeps only around my house and garden. I do hope it will stay this way. But the tracker on her let's me spy on her very second. And yes I do it because I'm paranoid when she is out 👀👀.

[@nickharvey5149]

Quite extraordinary. IMHO only a cruel and heartless owner would not let their cat outside. I have a Bengal cat and she roams for miles, and once was driven 5 miles away by mistake and found her way back home 3 days later. Cats are animals, not fur babies. They can cope admirably.

[@boojank]

Nick Harvey color me cruel and heartless then.

[@ashleymalamute]

Is there are particular year when the world went crazy and people started locking their cats up indoors? Was there an exact date when 'catios' became a thing?

[@bigboy626xl6]

what about your neighbors the ones with dogs that don't want a cat in their yards

[@sc4433]

Hi there, have you considered getting a large cat wheel, like One Fast Cat? I think it would be good for active cats like Bengals!

[@samanthacerasoli3640]

only walk him on a leash. I just lost mine hit by a car. far away from home although he never used to leave my area. it can happen. very sad. try to avoid this.

[@entertainmentforlife4173]

I'm there with you. My youngest Bengal got hit two days ago and I'm terrified to let my other kitty outside.

[@samanthacerasoli3640]

True its a horrible experience but know they're with you even after death I have been capturing his spirit in pics almost everytime I take a photo so that has really helped me knowing hes okay and hes around me.

[@goodtimestv9690]

+Mae Dinae creeeepy

[@christinetrzcinski4561]

I have a Bengal and a tuxedo and a bobtail....all boys I've had other cats throughout my life and I've always put in a cat door of some sort....all the cats have lived long lives indoor/out (16 years) they actually seem to stick pretty close to home I have a small yard all around the house. the Bengal boy simon does tend to roam farther and down into the woods nearby, he's scared me a few times not knowing where he is, but he always comes back...anyway I would never have an indoor only cat...

[@redcartide]

I trained my cat to use a harness and lead i take it for a walk. Bengals love to climb high heights, cats are world wise and are fast to get out of danger. I would shout it's name and he would come back to me. There are dangers in the house has well as outside.

[@carolinecollett4349]

They have got to be let outside, otherwise it's cruel.

[@michellestewart1052]

I'm in the same boat! My cat was a stray though & I took him in in 2011 after I graduated High school when I got my own place. He is the most affectionate boy: ). I moved to another city and it's a very Nice neighborhood but the road can be busy but I have a huge backyard! Sometimes I take him on the deck & he loves it. He got out last summer and he came back luckily! I was worried sick. I love him so much but I would be lost if something happened to him

[@bengalcatlove1988]

Hi Michelle! That's so great that when he got out he returned. I believe lots of cats will as they know where their home is, but scary with roads nonetheless. I lived with someone who had a cat that wanted outside bad (she was an outside cat her whole life forced to be an indoor cat at age 13), so bad that she would claw the doors until she was bleeding, refuse to use her litter box, kept everyone in the house up at night, and after she was let outside again, she lasted for just a few months before being hit by a car in the neighborhood :-( Fortunately, a lot of cats don't want out THAT bad, and there's a lot of cats that don't play in the road or can find a balance between outside and inside, or at least staying on the property. Do you put your cat on a leash or does he stay in the yard on his own?

[@michellestewart1052]

Bengal Cat Love It definitely has pros & cons especially since Bengal needs exercise. Maybe you can buy a big cage or get a leash long as Malik has supervision but at night time he might beg you..That's the thing lol!! Such a hard decision.

[@observer.b_e_l_l_i_s]

While supervised and or leashed? Absolutely.

[@OOceaneyess]

Bengals love to be walked with a leash and harness. Have you done the with your Bengals? I think you would be very happy with that and you won't feel so guilty about leaving your cat inside 24/7.My Bengal goes every where with me ever since she was a kitten. I take her in a cloth bag and she loves sitting inside it with her head hanging out. She her collar is attached to the inside of the bag so she doesn't jump or fall out, but she never tries to. I take her to doc appts. with me, the nurse all go nuts over her..the docs too. I take her on road trips with me. I keep a litter box in the back of my SUV...an open cat carrier in the middle seats and a pillow on the front seat. She sits up on the pillow in the front seat to look out of the window. I started doing this when I first brought her home at 10 weeks old. I have 2 calico cat sisters that I adopted from a feral cat foundation and I trained them to go inside and out. They love going outside and roaming. ( I live on acreage though) I have never had a problem with any of my cats going outside. I've had 3 calico girls 2 at the same time and the third after the 2 passed away. They were never inside cats. They lived to be 16,16.5 and 17 years old. I've seen some house holds where their cats never have seen sunshine and those cats look fat and unhealthy as they also don't look like they have gotten any excercise. Just eat and sleep..that's all those cats do. My cats eat, climb trees, run around in my meadow, Chase deer, and they always come in when I call them. I guess I'm lucky, but again. These were 3 month old FERAL cats when I got them so you can train a cat to come in and out. I guess it's its environment that is the major difference. Of course this may not work in the city or with close neighbors or strange dogs.cats. etc. My Bengal who is now 4 months LOVES to be taken out on a leash with harness. She and I and her calico sisters walk around on my property together. I think you should give the leash/harness try with your Bengals. :-)

[@dominiqueschlesnecker5429]

I have 7 cats and my youngest one loves to go outside but cant. He's 1 y/o and is really angry at the fact that my other 4 cats (3 of my cats are fully inside cats.) can go outside while he can't. He is a Ragdoll Siamese and Persian mix. Soon he will be an outside and inside cat once we get a fence in backyard. I'm only allowed to take him on walks but he wants more space rome. I have 2 leashes for him. A 5 foot leash and a 8 foot leash. Those still aren't good enough for him. So I absolutely can't wait until we get a fence in back yard for him and he can finally go outside.😊

[@stephengowen4959]

your cat can really learn to sing " san quentin youv'e been living hell to me , san quentin i hate every inch of you"

[@jmackenroth]

I let my cat Purrelli outdoors every day. If I didn't he would go bananas. We live in a quiet neighborhood where people let cats out. When he was younger he caused problems in the neighborhood. Purrelli has beaten up every cat in the neighborhood at least once, and even a couple of small dogs (I'm not kidding). But I found that the reason was because neighbors left cat food outdoors for their cats, and Purrelli thought it was for him. Thus, the other cats were in the way of his food. Now that he is older he doesn't get into trouble any more. The neighbors love Purrelli, and everybody knows him by now. He is somewhat of a celebrity and I just couldn't imagine keeping him cooped up all day.

[@jmackenroth]

+Purrelli OH - Purrelli is a Bengal cat too.

[@peterincgy]

no, don't let them outside!!!!! too much risk of getting hurt, lost or stolen. make a cat enclosure in your yard or deck so they can go out but not get away. just be responsible!

[@mac_6705]

I have recently declawed my Bengal kitten. There are no predators in my small town and we live in a very slow road so I don’t fear for that especially since bengals have large front teeth but I do worry if she is going to run away...I know they are very smart but I am worried. I have been taking her out and showing her the outdoors and where our door is. Because I feel like she will one day get it like Malik did so if anything I hope that helps now she is meowing at me to go out again....I hope she is ok to be outside. I would also like to add if you are looking specifically to steal a Bengal cat you would have to be kinda an expert because while I have done my research I had never before heard of and Marbled Bengal before I met my baby so she didn’t look like one beside from her obvious small head shape.

[@arielgluyas-riley926]

how would you like it if someone cut the ends of your toes and finger off at the last knuckle....because that is what you have done to your poor cat.... www humanesociety org/resources/declawing-cats-far-worse-manicure

[@mac_6705]

Ariel Gluyas-riley you bash me without knowing the story. i didn’t want to get her declawed at all i had no choice. i cried because my mom forced me to take her and get her claws out because she was “too energetic” we rehomed her back in july 2019. i wish we didn’t declaw her at all no cat deserves that. but before you come in here and say i tortured my poor cat without research i would like to be given the chance to state i did so much research but i was too hushed by the vets and my mothers into doing it.

[@MrCountrycuz]

You can build a fenced in area that will contain your cats outside.

[@geodeaholicm4889]

that's why leash training your kitty at a young age is important, they learn it MUCH easier young. with a leash they can go for walks outside safely, one of the hazards you didn't mention are the sick assholes who will deliberately hurt cats.

[@bigboy626xl6]

my dog got out two times and my neighbor went crazy cause she fears for her cats life how fair is that her cats shit in my yard and make my dogs bark at night cause they get in my back hard

[@a.brooks7656]

I take mine out in the back garden with a harness and a long leash and she doesn't mind that.

[@rupeinspections5611]

Since you have a collar on your cat, just attach a video camera to your cat

[@dianeponcher9465]

Please consider building a "catio" for your cats, rather than exposing them to the dangers outside that far outweigh the advantages, not to mention YOUR quality of life when your cat doesn't come home for maybe several days and you're sick with worry and guilt! You can build catios as large as you want & that way you can achieve the best of both worlds - cats can have the outdoors experience while remaining protected. Instructions and/or "kits" are available online. Good luck. Love your vid posts.

[@dodgegirldenise]

I am now an owner of a almost 6 month old male Bengal and we named him Rascal which to us is a purrfect name for him!! He is my 4th cat and I have never let any of them out. I live in a small city and I would just die to see my cat dead on the side of the road! If I was in the country maybe but then you still have cars but add prey animals to it! Nope indoors he will stay. Plus I have a 4 yrs old german shepherd that he plays with and I'm home all day!

[@ShiroOhKami]

my cat would run away an never come back so she is sposed to stay in side but she ist tryin to run away so we keep her busy playin with her

[@snowfur7388]

i dont let my bengal outside if he gets outside he is very tricky to get back inside and we have lost many cats to cars and coyotes.

[@sandracouch9590]

I know that most cats love the outside. I have a Bengal who is 9 years old. Yes you are right. He loves being near me. He is very talkative. We were not sure he was a purebred because he has a very short tail. But a breeder in Kitchener my home looked at him an said right away he was a Bengal. Yes he has a lot of energy and loves water. I would love another cat but I live in an apartment

[@HansNature]

be nice to your cats and they always around your house. just trust your cats. put some food outside so there always food for them.

[@chrisleon5709]

if you have a bengal good to have a large dog like a pit bull or shep or dobie something that can handle a predator in case because my bengal gets nervous from a stray dog she will jump the fence in my dogs yards ASAP, pit bulls are good to keep for this because other dogs cannot get past them.

[@pbcoupons]

Hi Loved your first video and went to watch this one. I hear the music but when the video is on you I don't hear you.

[@bengalcatlove1988]

Oh no! It looks like I rendered the audio of the video incorrectly with I believe the left channel only... you may be able to change your speaker settings but that is a pain. I'll re-render the video and link to the new one. Sorry about that!

[@bengalcatlove1988]

If you still want to watch this video, I've fixed the audio problem so here is the URL of the new video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y57Mh6RrbalmoJY

[@wavy_prod6973]

I only take mine for walks around my yard

[@chrisleon5709]

another thing yes microchip your bengal but put a tag on it saying it is a study cat for the government that way people will be afraid thinking its a government own study project. Thats what i did lol

[@DanielFlores-fo1ee]

Yes, it's safe. It's a Bengal, natural born killers . Huge claws,. Big muscles, intelligent, and super fast they can look at themselves. My neighbor has a Bengal whose always outside, been that way for years.

[@lizareed54]

My boy never goes out

[@chesterx2600]

I’m scared if I got a new cat that he’d run out onto the road (very buys and fast drivers going over speed limit) or he’d get lost. I have a tomcat at the moment so he knows his ways and he sick at the moment and I’m hoping he’ll live on (kidney infection) oh please let him live I don’t want him to go :(

[@had1toomany114]

I would never let my Bengal cat out. Coyotes and other animals out there. Plus, every person that has ever come in my house for any reason, whether it's a friend or someone repairing something, they talk about how cool he looks, his attitude, etc. If he didn't get killed by an animal, someone would steal him. He isn't afraid of ppl. He would walk right up to someone and get taken.

[@girlrxy3]

Does your cats have an instagram account?

[@bengalcatlove1988]

Haha I do have an account where I share photos of them! It's bengal_cat_love

[@girlrxy3]

Ok cool!! Ill follow you!! My bengal has an instagram too. His is bensonthebengal. Your videos are great too, they are very informational. Keep up the great work :)

[@ohnopigeon]

Things you get to look forward to when it comes to outdoor cats. Disease. Death (cars, wildlife, trapped in a neighbors garage, I've seen it all) Torture. Fights (with other cats) Poor Diet The inability to observe litterbox use - an important tool in determining the health of your cat. Injuries. People are comparing keeping cats inside as cruel but if you did just the min. of care for your cat (exercising it for as little as ten minute a day) the behavior problems, the boredom, and their quality of life would improve. You can build a catio, I created mine with a $40 Ikea shelving unit and $10 in chicken wire and it has lasted two years. The cats (both former strays) LOVE it out there and rarely do I have issues of darting out the house because they know that their catio is open 24/7. Cats are not children. You cannot tell cats the dangers of the outdoors, you cannot tell them which plants to eat, or that antifreeze will shut their body down. They are companions that require us to care for them and letting them outside is a lazy way of 'exercising' them (running from other cats, killing thousands of native birds and even sending some to extinction, and dodging cars are all great ways of exercise.) Do you let your dog roam free without supervision? Do you let your horse? Your bird? Your four-year old child? Then don't let your cat.

[@darkdezire13]

Totally agreed. You forgot poisoning, drowning and beating from cat haters or people that don't appreciate their garden being used as a litter box. The other thing to consider is when your cat lives indoors with you, your relationship is much closer and you learn your cat's personality much more.

[@Panic_Pickle]

Never had any of the above issues, and I've had free-roaming cats for 19 years. The major reason I would consider keeping my cats indoors would be for the sake of the local wildlife, not for my cat. If you honestly think you can make up for being outdoors you haven't seen a cat run through a forest. Unless you live in a giant, open, grass floor mansion you cannot replace that. However, if I lived in a more urban area with less forest and mountain side for the cat to explore, I could understand keeping cat indoors. My cats being free roaming doesn't mean I am distanced from them. All of my cats have spent much of their waking hours indoors with me, even with the opportunity to go exploring. They'll go outside if I'm out of the house, but otherwise they like to be around the people. I have had a Burmese, a lethargic British shorthair and two unusually active british shorthairs. I wouldn't get a more active breed like a burmese anymore as they kill the wildlife like nothing else :\

[@hernandez9350]

Best not leave ur 4 yr old around me

[@chrisleon5709]

bengals can escape dogs and faster than coyotes and they fight better so higher survival rate dont get me wrong tho eastern coyote is a expert cat killer but a super fast female bengal should be okay if you have a big dog. IF no dog the risks grow.

[@chrisleon5709]

remember stealing an adult bengal is pointless if they are spayed or neutered no one will buy an adult bengal who is fixed they are a cat that is very hard to keep

[@theresenorway]

They are worse to keep not spayed. I think that's what you meant?

[@Jaderator1]

As a medical professional, no your cat should not go outside. A cat roaming around outside, is the equivalent to a small ecological disaster. They can contract soo many diseases, they are exposed to so many pathogens. Just a stray cat walking on your property without your knowledge, can pose a threat. if that cat has a disease ie. upper resp. If your cat has every had it, or if you know someone who has a cat who has had it, you would understand its so contagious sometimes you dont even see the cat responsible for spreading it. If you take your cat outside, supervise it, keep it on a leash, and dont let it near any roads, or animals. Make sure your cat is vaccinated. People may think its cute when your pet brings you little dead things. Think of all the diseases on that mouse next time your pet has it in its mouth.

[@jessrass]

Do you lock up your kids in your hone to for the same reasons? What an moronic set of advice to give!

[@Jaderator1]

You're right. Comparing children and cats is moronic. And suggesting that keeping your cats indoor is extremely moronic. That's like saying dont eat french fries because its cruel to potatoes. You have no logic.

[@orangedrone]

Cats generally just get into trouble whilst outside.

[@davidwest4175]

Yez

[@eclecticaustralia]

I am owned by a female Burmese who loves to go outside. She's an indoor cat but I walk her on a leash in bushland across from me. She's allowed in the front yard by herself but it's on a long leash. I keep an eye on her & check on her regularly. Sometimes she goes stir-crazy when she wants to go out, going from window to door meowing like your boy does. Well I've taught her to watch Cat TV & it settles her down so fast. I sit her in front of it like a child & she completely relaxes!! Also bringing the outdoors in is good. Like bringing a branch of a tree inside so they can sniff it & chew on it. :^)

[@malikmller2534]

My name is Malik :/ but damn having bengal cats must be the dream!

[@thomasdudley4558]

Ooo he's a big boy 🐱 my cat is part Bengal and he is protecting his turf ! No passers

[@catsrule9841]

i wonder if you put a shock collar on him for a week,then put a different collar on him if he would stop asking to go out side.

[@ginamarie2871]

i let my big boy Darko out side. he isnt a bengal. he is a bombay (black domesticated cat). we live on a quiet street and other neighbors let their cats out. he LOVES it outside. He gets in fights tho. I saw him get in a fight with a praying mantis before and the mantis won. i yelled at darko not to mess with the mantis. i went outside with him every time i let him out. he ran infront of a car and i yelled at him luckly the car slowed and it was my nieghbor. he doesnt go near cars now. ... when he got out someone tried to steal Darko (wehn he was a kitten) The neighborhood kids told me, "there is a man trying to steal your kitten!!" i went over to the man and he didnt want to give my cat back. the kids and i said that darko has green claws (claw caps) and thats how I knew he was my kitten. he gave me Darko back after i went to get my dad. meany. heheheh love you and your story sis ma sha allah

[@IFIXUR360]

here is what i did and it really worked. it sounds retarded butt i dont really care it trained my cat. i would smoke outside and my domestic short hair always wanted to come out too and not having a screen door really made her mad. so one day i got a cheap small dog leash and i put it on her and took her out with me and put the loop on my chair leg. she was able to walk around the porch comfortably, so after a week doing that i got the retractable leash and pulled it all the way out and taped the button down. took a metal band for drain pipes and screwed the leash to the deck by the door. works really well and havent had any issues. she now rides in the truck, goes camping with us, checks the mail, plays outside while the kids play outside and she took to the leash really well. the harness took a little bit though.

[@joannamccloud]

I don't hear your voice in this video at all all I heard was music then you were muted out. Will retry.

[@darkdezire13]

Firstly are your cats fixed and spayed?This removed the spraying and the drive to go outside with mine. I rescued all 4 of my Bengals from a cattery that kept them for breeding in a bathtub.Khai and Ollie the males, Fiona and Livia the females.Ollie died from herpes that traveled to his eye,even removing it wouldn't have helped.Livia has it also and has been on meds her whole life... all this because of inbreeding.A lot of her skin is bare and scarred from it.I don't believe in declawing,everyone should watch a video of how it's done and you will rather replace your furniture.Please people don't breed animals unless you're well versed in it and have the proper vet and space.That wasn't meant for you, just in general to folks. :) It isn't mean to keep cats inside.I've had about 20 in my life time most got to be 16 to 22 yrs of age.The average outside cat lives 5.

[@JimboJones2022]

I have had my neighbors come knocing at my door complaining about him.

[@EmmelijneNolet]

You give them a bell collar?…That is not okay! Cats are very sensitive to noise and its Loud for them, especially if they go outside they have to be able to hide and be sneaky, so a bell collar is also not good for that. Bengals are very social as well, it is normal for cats to see other cats. I do not like this video at all to be honest. You should also go every year to the vet and especially if you live in a rural area you can leave them outside. And if you have 2 cats they can outside together. They need a kitty door so if they are scared or there is something they can come in. There are kitty doors with a tag (on the collar) so they can come in but no other cats can enter. You have to let them outside! It is what they need and deserve. No one should decide over any other living animal to deny their freedom. I am soon going to take 2 bengals kittens, first teach them (at a young age) to go out with a leach to discover together and learn them to come back when I call them. Bengals are amazing climbers as well, so if danger is there they can easily climb up. So let them out! Make adaptations to your house, install a kitty door get them gps collars and go to the vet. It is what they deserve. When we go out there are so many dangers as well, and that still is not a reason we never ever go outside. I would also not like a bell in my ears the entire time, so why would you do that to a cat, it is cruel.

[@CrazyFunnyCats]

Omg you are so lucky your cat wasnt caught by a coyote or fox or coywolf. NEVER LET YOUR CAT OUT AT NIGHT ALONE ONLY WALK ON A SHORT LEASH IF ITS DARK, have a helper for photo shoots outside WE WATCHED OUR BEAUTIFUL BENGAL X LIKE A HAWK FOR 10.5 yrs.. And the 1 minute( literally 60 sec) a damn coyote in a city park by our house charged him.. He fought him and tore fur out of the coyote cut the There are TONS OF COYOTES IN THE CITY OF EDMONTON TIMES HAVE CHANGED MAJOR HEADLINES THE LAST 2 yrs..tons of people are losing their small dogs and cats Our buddy with 3 large dogs was attacked by 4 coyotes last fall Coyotes hide on your property and cats lingering around your home leaves more scent that endangers your pets Good video👍🐥💐 You can get cell phone apps that work with a security camera to keep an eye on your pets wherever you go Swanne eye is what we use

[@meowykzowy]

Good decision not to let them out! Their life expectancy is 5 years if you let them out, down from 15 to 20 years, not to mention the possibility of injury or disease. We are in a rural area, and the coyotes would love to kill/eat my kitty for dinner. None of the breeders I know let their cats out, EVER.

[@bobipineman]

all the cat that go outside that I know have passed so called life expenctancy by double or triple

[@ameliaborrman3067]

you should let your cats out, i let my bengal cat outside everyday, its cruel to let them stay inside, it causes them problems later in life

[@Fenrispro]

Oughto adopt the cats from shelters instead of buying bengals. Yes theyre aesthetic to look at, but high maintenance

[@kathleenhorn7664]

Then there are predators. Owls, hawk's, eagles, coyotees. Other cats.

[@jamesa702]

Let them out and pay the consequence. Pretty simple. Train them to walk on leash. A coyote lunches on a cat no problem. So its silly about stressing over how the cat "feels" . Its idiotic to struggle over possibilities. Let go and enjoy them without stress.

[@lukamcghie6312]

That hat is doing nothing for you.

[@UpstateBreezy]

Lmfao what does that even mean

[@misconceptions5613]

There is no such thing as an inside cat or outside cat it’s not classification