We outgrew our affection for cats when we lived in the 'burbs. Today, I go broke during the summer feeding the birds and squirrels. Living adjacent to a national forest is wonderful. It's a small community built where cats don't last long, particularly during winter. Natures predators are always on the prowl..
Huge 20 - 30lb square heads roam the area. Those are feral Tom cats that we're always trying to remove.
Last cat living in my house was against my will. Started urinating in my game room, bashing expensive train cars to the floor, using guitar cases for scratching posts, there will never be another in my home. Just sayin...