Here is my controversial take: if it is true that a cat needs to be let outdoors unsupervised in order to live a happy life full of enrichment, then we should not have pet cats at all....
I know not everyone will be able to, but I had an outside enclosure built for my kitty that connects to my house. He gets to sunbathe out there, stare at wild animals, hide in his special bush. He loves it. He gets to enjoy the outdoors without harming the wildlife or putting himself in danger.
A Rant on Outdoor Cats
Here is my controversial take: if it is true that a cat needs to be let outdoors unsupervised in order to live a happy life full of enrichment, then we should not have pet cats at all....