One of the leading problems in cat overpopulation and endangered wildlife are outdoor cats. You might think you’re doing your cat a favor by giving them a fulfilling and enriching life, but you’re harming them and other forms of wildlife. Statistics show that outdoor cats’ lifespans tend to be cut in half, and our founder has experienced that firsthand. Indoor cats in comparison live longer, are healthier, can be just as happy and enriched, and you’re keeping endangered species safe! There are so many dangers outdoors. Cars, people with malintent, dogs, fleas, ticks, diseases, getting lost, cold or hot temperatures, and more. 5.5 million cats are hit by cars every year. 16 out of 127 cats involved in a motor accident arrived at the hospital dead, 11 died subsequently to the visit, and 25 developed severe injuries resulting in long-term health issues, such as limb amputations, ongoing bladder problems, and ruptured diaphragms. Experts also say cats kill between 1 to 4 billion birds every year. This has caused one-third of the 800 U.S. native bird species to be endangered. The domestic cat has also caused the extinction of 33 species worldwide. Still worried your cat won’t have a fulfilling life indoors? There are safe alternatives to make sure they still have outdoor time such as harnesses or catios!