Many people are perfectionists where their yards are concerned. They get angry when dogs and cats wander onto their property. Some peer out their windows late at night, pellet guns in hand, waiting for an unsuspecting pet to wander by. Other people are just heartless. Since your pet has no reason to feel threatened by strangers, they may find themselves captured by someone who enjoys torturing animals.
Pets often become lost.
We have all heard about pets that have traveled incredible distances to be reunited with their beloved masters. Don t rely on your pet to be able to successfully perform such a feat. Many dogs and cats wander away when they re young, never to be seen again. A variety of things can happen to lost pets - they die of hypothermia, starvation or accidents. Well-meaning people who don t realize they are trying to find their way home often adopt them.