I was born outside and tended to go and in out of houses for much of my life. I can’t stay it was the best thing to do. I couldn’t help where I was born. My mother chose the woodpile for my littermates and me to be until we were old enough to live on our own.

Outside can be dangerous for cats, especially those who aren’t street smart. Dogs don’t always like cats and can kill on occasion. Or mean humans grab us and harm us. Or sometimes they pick us up thinking we are strays. It won’t matter if we have a home or not.

There’s also animals like raccoons who will kill us too. They aren’t great to deal with. Perhaps it’s better to keep us inside. I know we will kill birds and mice and we may not eat them. I know Ali doesn’t like it when we kill animals without eating them.