The main threat to cats in Fort Worth are coyotes, pit bulls and vehicles. I LOVE cats. The coyotes saunter down the city streets with somebody’s little chihuahua or cat, politey stepping over to side walk to let a car pass by. The coyotes travel thru a small local park across street from a school.
The pit bulls are another matter. I HATE them. They have no fear will come after you on your own porch and there is nothing you can do about it. You can not defend yourself without being arrested.
Someone who gets his jollies torturing animals is sick and dangerous. Many of the serial killers/shooters started out that way.
You must live in the wrong part of Texas. I shot one in my neighborhood that had attacked my dog during his evening walk. I was not arrested. If one came into my yard and attacked me I'd definitely shoot it.