In many parts of the US, it's considered cruel, or at least irresponsible, to allow your cat to roam around outdoors. Even in the suburbs of NY, there is the ever-present danger of roads, railways and other traffic hazards - and there is a certain element that considers cats to be "fair game" for abuse of all sorts. There are also stories of outdoor pets being stolen for sale to research labs.
If you want to bring him with you, I'd strongly consider trying to get him used to being an indoor cat. When you find a place with a screened in porch or something, you can let him out in a confined space, but unless you move out into the countryside (like farmland) I'd be concerned about having him outside on his own.
Cheers,
Bev
If you want to bring him with you, I'd strongly consider trying to get him used to being an indoor cat. When you find a place with a screened in porch or something, you can let him out in a confined space, but unless you move out into the countryside (like farmland) I'd be concerned about having him outside on his own.
Cheers,
Bev