Being a Responsible Cat Owner
What does it mean to be responsible? The dictionary defines
it as “the duty of taking care of something”, which summarises what it means to
be a cat guardian. This duty of care is enshrined in law, which states it is an
offence not to provide adequate food, shelter, exercise, and freedom from pain.
However, the law is aimed at preventing cruelty, rather than promoting
responsible cat ownership.
To me, being a responsible pet owner means taking care of
both the emotional and physical needs of my cats –this is what separates merely
owning a cat from being a great cat owner.
Someone who owns a cat puts food down and has a cat flap,
whilst a great cat owner plays with their cat, grows cat grass inside, and
provides high perches for their cat to watch the street and activity outside. Can
you see the difference?
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