What are the pros and cons of having an outdoor cat?

Pros:
You may not have to spend as much on cat food since it will likely hunt for itself.

Cons:
It could be poisoned.
It is more likely to catch a disease.
It will probably die younger.
It could be eaten by something else.
It could be hit by a car.
It could be caught in a trap.
It could be kept by someone else who sees a cat wandering around.
It could be shot.
It could bring fleas back to your home.
It could be taken by animal control. Maybe returned to you once, but if it is a repeat offender, they may not.

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