I have a neutered cat that basically adopted us as a kitten. He comes and goes as he pleases because it didn't feel right to me to lock him up inside. In the summer he's mostly an outdoor cat and in the winter he hangs out inside a lot more.
He's incredibly good natured to people - most of the neighbors know him and I know he hangs out in their homes sometimes. But he also scraps with the local cats constantly. I wish he were a little less territorial. He's 10 now he stays at a healthy weight all on his own just from getting out and about. No regrets about getting him neutered.
If you have a new kitten, you should have a few months before you need to make the decision.
Congrats on the new kitten!
I have a neutered cat that basically adopted us as a kitten. He comes and goes as he pleases because it didn't feel right to me to lock him up inside. In the summer he's mostly an outdoor cat and in the winter he hangs out inside a lot more.
He's incredibly good natured to people - most of the neighbors know him and I know he hangs out in their homes sometimes. But he also scraps with the local cats constantly. I wish he were a little less territorial. He's 10 now he stays at a healthy weight all on his own just from getting out and about. No regrets about getting him neutered.
If you have a new kitten, you should have a few months before you need to make the decision.