Obi nearly lost an eye doing something thousands of cat owners let their pets do every day without a second thought
A cat owner is sharing her experience of her pet suffering a serious eye injury while roaming outdoors to warn others about the risks of letting cats outside. The story serves as a case study for the RSPCA's 'No Lost Cats' campaign, which advocates for keeping cats indoors to protect them and local wildlife.
Why it matters
Pet safety and responsible ownership are significant concerns for urban pet owners, with implications for both animal welfare and environmental conservation.
Share article Cat owner Kylie has never been a huge fan of roaming , and always kept her two cats inside. But when Obi, the kitty next door, took up residence in her yard and eventually went into her care she felt it would be “mean” to stop him going on his neighbourhood strolls.
Racked with stress over the possibility Obi could get hurt or go missing, Kylie got a “good wake-up call” when her fear became a reality, and he was seriously injured in a fight with another cat, almost losing an eye.
Obi was the next-door neighbour’s cat until they got a dog and he made Kylie’s place his home. Supplied
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