If you keep your cat in on your property, then you will not have a problem.
If you are irresponsible and it escapes and is out in the wild without a collar, it is YOUR fault that it is treated as a feral animal.
Nobody wants any problems. But if anyone messes with my cat, there are going to be unpleasant consequences. It's one of The Rules.
If you go and shoot the wrong person's cat, don't come crying to us.
1. It's impossible to keep a cat on your property, unless you keep it inside all the time.
2. If you keep cats inside all the time, they can't kill vermin.
3. Killing vermin is a Good Thing, and prevents diseases.
4. Ask farmers, they like to have cats on their property. At least the ones I do. A good mouser barn cat is worth its weight in gold.