Posted on 05/25/2007 5:47:11 PM PDT by JRochelle
Scientists investigating the unpleasant problem of what the cat drags in believe they have found a way to curb felines' predatory urges. A study by conservationists has revealed that the number of birds, rodents and other creatures captured by cats fell dramatically if the pets were fitted with brightly coloured, clip-on bibs that hindered their ability to stalk and pounce.
Cats fitted with the bibs were seemingly still able to eat, run and groom themselves, but were rendered less of a threat to other wildlife, the researchers found.
(Excerpt) Read more at environment.guardian.co.uk ...
Thanks so much for posting this.
I’m off to find a picture of the bib.
LOL.
I like my cat being able to earn her keep.
My sister has cats and they are always draging a bird or mouse up to her front door.
I wonder if one of these would work on BJ Clintoon?
And perhaps a face bag for his missus.
That’s not a bib! It’s mud flap!
Good luck. If I tried to put that on one of my owners I would have to sleep in the bathtub with the door locked.
I don’t suppose they ever thought of a bell...?
Maybe if I put it on backwards, I can convince Mr. Kitty it's a superman cape.
I think this is awful, from every angle. In my opinion cats should *not* even be wearing collars because they can get hung up and strangle and cats *should* be able to do what comes natural to them. Hunt!
It is their JOB to kill rodents.
Gonna’ see some cats in the unemployment line...
Stupid product for stupid people.
Cats kill rats and there are fewer rats and fat cats.
Where is the problem?
Sounds kinda limp wristed.
There ya go!
In other words, you are in favor of beautiful songbirds being killed for the pleasure of your cat?
Or did I misunderstand you?
I suppose cats in your world only kill rodents and never kill beautiful songbirds?
I am all for cats hunting. Inside.
Your pictures did not speak a thousand words. Would you mind trying again?
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