Should I let my cat go outside?
09/29/21 • 36 min
Cats are the most popular companion animal in the U.S., with more than 86 million of them living in nearly 39 million American households. Tens of millions more unowned cats live outdoors and usually rely on people to provide them with food and shelter. In this episode, we'll discuss recently completed DC Cat Count (1:45) and how to decide whether to let your cat outdoors. (19:30)
Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of the Humane Society of the United States. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.
Contact us at [email protected] to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.
Cats are the most popular companion animal in the U.S., with more than 86 million of them living in nearly 39 million American households. Tens of millions more unowned cats live outdoors and usually rely on people to provide them with food and shelter. In this episode, we'll discuss recently completed DC Cat Count (1:45) and how to decide whether to let your cat outdoors. (19:30)
Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of the Humane Society of the United States. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.
Contact us at [email protected] to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.
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