Just because an animal has fur, doesn't mean it doesn't get cold. If you're going to get a pet and then force it to be outside at all times, you shouldn't even bother bringing that animal into your life and giving them the false hope they'll be a part of your family. Any animal that is forced to live entirely outdoors isn't considered family. Imagine forcing your child to live outside day in and day out with very litle to no contact with those they love. Given food and water and sometimes, though not always, given shelter. Freezing in the winter, burning in the summer. Does that sound like the life you want to live? Neither does your pets. Animals who choose to spend a lot of time outdoors, but are given the option to come inside are one thing. But to not even give them the option is heartless. Take care of your pets: always. If you can't provide them with the love, attention, compassion and the home and family that they do deserve, give them to someone who can provide those things, because that's what every single pet deserves. And especially with the cold winter months upon us, now more than ever, animals need to at least be given the option of coming indoors. They're too hyper, aren't housebroken, chew on things, anything else is NOT a reason to keep them locked outside like a prisoner to be lonely, depressed, bored and freezing cold. If you can't handle the negatives of having a pet, and you can't take the time and have the patience to train your pet, you shouldn't have gotten one and should give those you have to someone who will love them properly. | Rescue blog!
