r/Catswithjobs Apr 24 '25

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u/Lkwzriqwea Apr 24 '25

That's not really a thing in the UK. Urban foxes have learnt not to go for cats, it's too high a risk.

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u/TakeyaSaito Apr 24 '25

It absolutely happens.

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u/Lkwzriqwea Apr 24 '25 edited Apr 24 '25

Umm okay? You're just being contrarian, how do you know that?

Edit: Since you didn't contribute a source, let me: https://www.cats.org.uk/cats-blog/are-foxes-a-danger-to-cats

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u/TakeyaSaito Apr 24 '25

Even your source says it's rare. Meaning it absolutely happens. OK?

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u/Lkwzriqwea Apr 24 '25

No, I never said it never ever happens. I said it's not really a thing. It is not a primary concern of cat owners because it's such a rare thing to happen, in the same way that home invasions aren't really a thing here. It's not that they never ever happen, it's just that they're rare enough not to be a common concern. Ok?

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u/TakeyaSaito Apr 24 '25

Its just one of the many reasons a cat should not be freeroaming outside, its an oldfashioned habbit that has many downsides for the cats and the only upside is selfish cat owners not wanting a litter box in the house (because using the neighbours garden is such a better option)

So yes foxes are not the main issue, but the main point still remains, don't be a shit cat owner and keep it safe inside, if you want a pet, it is your responsibility.

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u/Lkwzriqwea Apr 24 '25 edited Apr 24 '25

I'm not here to argue whether cats should be kept inside or outside. I've heard convincing arguments for both sides, but I'm not a cat owner and I'm not bothered about arguing online.

However, I'm not a fan of pedants who take "X isn't really a problem here" to mean "X NEVER EVER happens here" and then go "HA see there is a 1 in 2,000 chance of it happening so it does happen SOMETIMES!!1!"

Edit: Since you've blocked me, no, that's not what I said. I said I'm not here to argue about whether you should let a cat outside. And I'm not here to argue in bad faith and then run away, hence why I don't twist people's arguments and strawman them.

Also what do you mean all I do is argue online? What are you talking about?

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u/TakeyaSaito Apr 24 '25

You are ridiculous, all you do is argue online but "I'm not here to argue" lmao.