🚀 go-pugleaf

  I do realize that it is what cats instinctively feel the need to do.  I
own a VERY large amount of animals.  In that group, is a large assortment of
reptiles, that come through a rescue program that my reptile club has
started.  I have had countless arguements with people that keep mice as
pets, because they are mad at the fate of any mice that I may keep in my
home.  But, the mice are humanly treated until they are fed as food.  But I
do realize the need for some animals to die, in order for others to live.
My problem with this is though, your cat does not require these animals to
substain his life, therefore, instinct or not, you should try to quelch his
ability to hunt.

  My point?  I do understand that you don't receive pleasure from the dead
animals that your cat is bringing you, I did not even think that in the
first post you wrote.  But, i still say that if your cat is killing such a
large amount of animals, one every other night or so at least from what
you're implying, then why not limit the time that your cat is outdoors?  I
know that you said that it is cruel in a previous post, but isn't it much
more cruel to the animals your cat is killing?  I really don't think that
staying inside in the luxory of a human's house really could be considered
animal abuse.  I really am not trying to argue, this is just a discussion,
at least it is on my part...I am not trying to sound angry.  It's just that,
in many locations, especially where feral and pet cats are abundant, there
has been a sharp decrease in many species of animals.  I am not saying that
it is only cats that cause this problem.  It stands to reason that if there
are many pet cats, then that means there are many humans in that area as
well, also taking up space for native animals to live.  But my point is, why
let your cat possibly contribute this problem?

  I do hope that you figure out your problem, and I do realize that at least
you are working on solving this problem, at least you are concerned about
it, many people I know would just brag about it.  I would just encourage you
to limit the outdoor time until you do find a viable solution that doesn't
limit your cat's freedom.



Paul Chapman <paul@artoo.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
news:8140kd$gce$1@news7.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Missy,
>
> I didn't mean my post to sound harsh. I find it just as distressing
whatever
> they bring in.
>
> You say "You don't have a problem with your cat senselessly killing small
> animals?" Of course it's not nice; I don't derive any form of pleasure
from
> it, but unfortunately it's what cats do. They are taught how to hunt by
> their mothers at a very young age - it's in their genes.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Paul
>
>
> missy <nonya@business.com> wrote in message
> news:IwYY3.25903$YI2.1119884@typ11.nn.bcandid.com...
> >   I am not trying to be rude, but I really have a problem with the way
you
> > worded your post.  All you are concerned about is which animal is less
> > messy?  You don't have a problem with your cat senselessly killing small
> > animals?  How 'bout keeping the cat inside, especially during it's main
> > hunting periods?  Maybe you didn't mean your post the way it sounded,
but
> it
> > does sound pretty harsh.  Please, keep in mind, I am a cat lover also,
and
> I
> > have several cats, that all recieve wonderful care, but if one of mine
> > starts this, s/he stays inside as I suggested.  I think that my cats can
> > find some other form of affection for me, that doesn't involve killing
> other
> > animals.  If someone were to post on here, "I know my dog loves me,
> becuase
> > he is continually bringing me cats that he kills, but it's so darn
messy',
> I
> > think that there woud be a lot of people upset.  Now I do realize that
> this
> > is a cat ng, not a small animal ng, but just keep in mind, that those
> > animals, birds and rodents, are highly loved pets by many others.  Every
> > animal is special, try to think of them that way.
> >
> >
> > Paul Chapman <paul@artoo.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
> > news:811h9l$9ka$1@news4.svr.pol.co.uk...
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > One of my cats has started to bring birds in the house.Obviously this
is
> a
> > > nightmare because they fly around terrified and crap everywhere. Does
> > anyone
> > > have any ideas on how I can stop him bringing the birds in?
> > >
> > > My girlfriend and I both work so we don't often catch him in the act;
we
> > > normally get home to find the aftermath. Our other cat seems more
> > interested
> > > in mice and shrews, but these are easier to deal with.
> > >
> > > Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > >
> > > Paul
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>