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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ankh-Morpork Guard" data-source="post: 3809348" data-attributes="member: 10079">I think the thing about cats not knowing what is dangerous is only true for cats that are kept indoors all of the time. Of course, suddenly going outside and seeing cars, etc, really for the first time, is going to produce a different reaction than if they were around them more.I've had many cats through my life. I've grown up with them, too. All of the cats I've had have lived outside as much as they have inside, and we lived in rather populated areas with all the 'danger'. And yet, never did a cat die to something other than old age. And they also all lived a good ten or so years, longer than people I've known with indoor cats.Not only that, but they always seemed happier, more energetic...and...well, more cat like when they could go outside and explore.I completely understand why some people want to keep their cats safe and inside, but the animals are smarter than some like to give them credit for. Maybe I've just been lucky, but hey, that's my experience and its never, ever caused a problem...not even with the people that lived next door.</blockquote>