You pose an interesting question and one I have never actually considered before.
I guess, unless you have house cats which i don't agree with, a cat is free to do as it wishes pretty much if afforded a flap.
Caged animals and birds are different.
So are dogs.
In the cold light of day I guess we assume the right to own them all and this is not great.
That said I have a dog that is treated with love and respect and considered as a family member. Would she choose to be elsewhere? I don't think so ~ she knows when her bread is buttered!
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