[sam_paine]

Ok. Let's don't do it this way. Why don't cat owners simply control their domesticated pets like every other one? Why must they roam uncontrolled in cities unlike dogs or snakes or any other pet with natural predatory instincts?

[Spktyr]

Dogs generally are able to kill people. Most cats are not, though there are exceptions. And there is case law allowing cats to roam, so there is legal precedent going back a few hundred years.

That said, to respond to an earlier post, how would you like to have your fingers cut off at the first joint? That's what it's like for a cat to lose their claws. There are things like SoftPaws that one can install on cats that will let them maintain their claws while rendering them less useful as weapons. Do you also think that all dogs should have their big canine teeth removed, have permanent muzzles installed, and all their claws removed? It's the same thing.

[GMMAC]

"Think I'll be placing a call
to the Viking Kitties about now."

[Navy Patriot]

Why don't cat owners simply control their domesticated pets like every other one? Why must they roam uncontrolled in cities unlike dogs or snakes or any other pet with natural predatory instincts?

ARRRRGGGHHHHH, common sense, MY EYES, MY EYES!!!

[Lijahsbubbe]

Why don't cat owners simply control their domesticated pets like every other one?

I agree!!

[Smokin' Joe]

Good question. In my town, the 'cute little kitties' roam at will despite leash laws. They have all but obliterated any but the largest species of bird, leaving grackles and starlings, but no songbirds.

If my dog gets off the chain, the fine starts at $25 and doubles every time after during a calendar year (not counting impound fees of $50).

My granddaughter was heartbroken when we had to find a new home for the lab, but the next time she (the lab) bolted out the door to play, it would have cost over $200.00

Meanwhile, the cats roam at will...and bury nasty things in my garden.