Yes, a 7 lb animal living its life in a heated and air conditioned 2500 square feet of space having all of its needs met for him is complete cruelty... send in the marines.
Yes, a 7 lb animal living its life in a heated and air conditioned 2500 square feet of space having all of its needs met for him is complete cruelty... send in the marines.
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Rephrase that to a 177 lb animal that walks on two legs and see how far that reasoning goes.
Cats CAN adjust to 24/7 confinement. But most are indoor/outdoor.