Cocoa discusses outside/inside

"Dear Cocoa,

I am a very happy, inside-outside feline.  I am pampered while inside the house and can run with the pack while outside.  A recent incident (something I have often seen in the past and wondered about) reminded me of my question to you:  Why do some felines remain outside even in inclement weather? I, myself, race inside and cozy up to the heater or my pet; why don't they do the same?  Please answer my question, I know it isn't really all that important, but I would like to know.

Signed Curious"

"Dear Curious,

The simple answer to your questions is this:  many felines prefer the freedom of the outside environment.  Others are not lucky enough to acquire a pet family.  Even more prefer to remain out in the cold and wet so that their pet families will make more of them when they come home.  I, myself, prefer to remain indoors now since the constant change in temperature  caused my skin to itch as I grew and then lost extra fur.  However, I always say "to each his own".  Don't fret about what the others are doing; just enjoy what you are doing (unless of course you wish to try something new and then you can see how the others get along).  I hope this answers your question and satisfies your curiosity.

Signed Cocoa"