Hear Me Out - Stop The Hiss-Teria: Outdoor Cats Can Thrive.
On today\u2019s episode of Hear Me Out\u2026 a tail as old as time.\xa0\n\nAs part of Slate\u2019s weeklong pet advice column, Faux Paws, Hear Me Out is tackling a debate that gets animal lovers on all sides heated up: should cats be allowed to roam outside?\xa0\n\nStacy LeBaron, longtime cat advocate and host of the Community Cats Podcast, argues yes\u2026 under the right circumstances, that is. It turns out, humans have an important role to play in helping our four-legged friends be healthy, happy, and helpful \u2014 whether they\u2019re part of our outdoor environment or not.\xa0\n\nNeed pet advice? Submit questions for Slate\u2019s expert Faux Paws columnists here.\n\n\nPodcast production by Maura Currie\n\nYou can skip all the ads in Hear Me Out by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/hearmeoutplus for just $15 a month\xa0for your first three months.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices