[lormand]

I had to put down our cat three weeks ago. He was a house cat and had never trespassed on my neighbors yard like their cats do to mine. He lived 15 years without bothering anyone but me.

Domestic cats should be under control of their owners at all times. When they roam around places destroying things outside their owners domain, then the situation changes sharply, and the rules should favor the property owner.

Feral cats on the other hand should never be thought of emotionally the same as house cats. Feral cats are some of the most destructive and brutal killers there is among other small domestic animals and wildlife.

I have no sympathy for these feral animals, nor should anyone else who cares about native wildlife.

At one time, we had an irresponsible neighbor that allowed some feral cats to breed in his born. At it's worse, there were beds of feathers all over my yard from these beasts killing the birds while they fed at the feeders.

Yadda yadda yadda, they aren't around anymore, and we have gobs of titmouse, finches, doves, hummingbirds, etc in our yard.

[sergeantdave]

“I have no sympathy for these feral animals, nor should anyone else who cares about native wildlife.”

I agree. Feral mountain lions and cougars should be shot on sight. Along with feral wolves and coyotes.

[BradtotheBone]

“Domestic cats should be under control of their owners at all times. When they roam around places destroying things outside their owners domain, then the situation changes sharply, and the rules should favor the property owner.”

I agree wholeheartedly. Unfortunately, many cat lovers allow their emotion to cloud their judgement and view domesticated pets in the same category as strays & ferals.