Your cat is a predator, a born hunter. While he enjoys prancing around, laying on comfy couches, and chasing jingle balls, nothing puts him in his element more than a trip outdoors. Many people are afraid to let their cat out in the yard because of the dangers of stray dogs, cars, or children. While those are valid fears, you can provide your cat with a safe place to play, learn, live, and encounter life. However, there are multiple benefits that outweigh the dangers, especially if you can provide a safe zone for your indoor/outdoor cat.

1.) Your cat needs sunshine. Much like a human, he gains multiple health benefits from basking in the sun. That's also not to mention that a warm cat is a happy cat. All cats absolutely adore basking in the sunshine, and letting your cat outdoors puts him closer to the action.

2.) Your cat enjoys the stimulus. There are boundless venues that will capture his attention, including dancing leaves, lightening-fast bugs, and climbing trees.

3.) Your cat needs the exercise. As a predator, your cat is built to be a lean, mean, fighting machine. If all he does is sit on the couch all day, he will not have the ability to exercise his muscles the way he should. He needs to opportunity to prowl, climb, pounce, and work on his hunting skills.

4.) You cat enjoys safe vantage points. Sitting on top of the fence, the grill, or the backyard tree provides him with a warm, secure spot from which to view the world.

5.) Your cat prefers a natural environment to eliminate in. It makes him feel safer and cleaner, and as an added benefit, you don't have to clean the litter box as often!

6.) The great outdoors gives your cat an ability to just be a cat. He can scratch, growl, sniff, and spray anything he wants to. He doesn't have to worry about being yelled at or being squirted with a water bottle for wanting to sharpen his claws.

7.) Your cat is a territorial creature. He wants to set his own boundaries, and allowing him to go outside gives him a (hopefully) safe extension to his territory.

8.) Your cat needs the socialization. A cat who has never been outside of the house will be fearful and scared upon being taken outdoors for any reason. He needs to meet different people, see different things, and encounter various animals from the safety of his own backyard.

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