On: Cat vs. panel heater: which is better?

[bacon_waffle]

I live in NZ and my partner has an indoor-only cat. It's considered a bit weird here, we've had friends politely suggest that keeping a cat indoors is cruel. In principle indoor cats are just as good for bird life as no cats, but either is a tough sell.

[ip26 → bacon_waffle]

we've had friends politely suggest that keeping a cat indoors is cruel

Lord, no wonder there's a bird mortality problem.

[randallsquared → bacon_waffle]

Considering longer lifespan, better health, and seemingly equivalent happiness, it's arguable that not keeping a cat indoors is cruel.

[smabie → randallsquared]

Just like how it's arguably cruel to not move all wildlife into zoos and cages.

[randallsquared → smabie]

Assuming we're agreeing to use QALYs, I think that's unlikely, but don't let my skepticism stop you from arguing it. :)