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I got a new cat in March of 2006. My other cat before her was an outside cat more than an inside one. But one night she got hit by a car, and we had to put her to sleep.

When I got my new cat, my family and I decided to make it an indoor one, so the same thing wouldn't happen to her. We live on a very busy street so I felt it was OK to make her an indoor cat. But I feel horrible every day that she can't go outside. We already declawed her, so we can't just make her an outdoor cat. And yeah, I feel a little bad for declawing her because I feel it's inhumane, but she was ripping stuff up, and tearing carpets and furniture up.

When I see her every day, looking at the window, she just looks and sounds like she is sad, and I keep feeling I should of made her an outside cat, but I don't want the same thing to happen to her, as to what happened to my other cat. She just always looks depressed. I seriously don't know, but how can I tell how she is feeling?

Also, am I doing what is right for my cat? I mean if I was stuck indoors all my life I would be pretty depressed, yet I don't want my cat to feel the same way. What can I do?

Thanks for reading and anything is greatly appreciated!

you are doing whats right because your protecting you cat. and mostly she looks outside cuz she's curious as to what goes on. maybe you could buy her toys for indoors. and also at pet stores or maybe vet offices too(i'm not sure about that one) they have cat harnesses and it's pretty much a harness on your cat with a leash so you can take her outside and maybe go out back and let her play around in the grass. hope i helped!

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(Rating: 5) thanks but i hate the leash idea because i already tried it before and it didn't work out. my cat hates those. but thanks for the suggestions. also i already do the toy thing and that does make her seem happier. thanks for your time.
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