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[–] 13esq@lemmy.world -4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (17 children)

I live in the UK where there are an estimated 10.8 million cats and have literally never seen "a dead cat on the side of the road". I appreciate that it is a real risk and that it does happen, but you're either blowing things out of proportion or there is something weird going on with Finnish cats and or Finnish drivers.

[–] Kusimulkku@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (16 children)

Found this

230,000 CATS IN THE UK ARE RUN OVER EVERY YEAR!

Statistically only 25% of road traffic accidents involving cats are fatal, so the chances are good the cat can survive with urgent care - instead of being left to suffer a painful death.

https://www.cats.org.uk/teignbridge/news/animal-road-accident-awareness-day

[–] 13esq@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (15 children)

230,000÷10,800,000÷4x100%≈0.5%

If I had to personally take that risk or stay in the house for the rest of my life. I'd choose freedom every time.

What's really more selfish and entitled? Imprisoning an animal for life in return for an increased 0.5% of safety or letting it makes its own choice?

[–] wildginger@lemmy.myserv.one 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Wheres your mom? This is a convo for grown ups who understand pet ownership

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