[Fawn]

Two things.
It doesn't matter what this 12 yr old kid thought about the animal....he used very poor judgement. How did this kid know it wasn't his neighbors lost cat? He needs to be disciplined and educated before he ever shoots another arrow.
I wasn't suggesting that you personally didn't understand the diff. between feral and stray...it was a general statement to all about some. BTW, A stray can act feral.

Ignorance is a very dangerous and destructive thing.

[Copernicus]

Again, there is nothing in the article to suggest he used poor judgement. His parents may have undereducated him on all aspects of his task, but he, the kid, performed quite well.

He made a good shot, he immediately informed his father when things went awry and he has publicly taken responsibility for his actions.

It would be nice if some of the hooded PETA protestors or Earth First types twice his age would display half the good sense this kid has displayed.

BTW, stray cats BECOME feral depending on the harshness of the environment they encounter and the ordeals through which they suffer. Many cross a line never to return.

You might be surprised at the number of peace loving hippie types who will defend song birds against all enemies domestic or feral by any means necessary.

This kid at least had the grace to defend endangered game birds.

I anxiously await the outcome of this little fandango and wish him well.

Best regards,