Neighbor won't put a bell on cat. Vent.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Dear cat owners:

Relax. There are a bunch of hot-heads in this forum who get a kick out of telling you they will kill Fluffy if you let it roam. They won't, unless they're whacked. And really, very few people are. They are just upset. If you can appease an angry neighbor with a bell, for heaven's sake do it. If you can't, don't worry about it. I can't think of a real person (other than some people profiled on AMW) who would actually kill your cat.

Amen.

Also agree. And I'm one to think anyone who owns a cat is a moron to begin with. But it's their decision and if one chooses to be a moron, one has the right to do so. I can't stand the stinky creatures that cough up fur balls they just licked off their own asses (is there ANYTHING more disgusting?). However, if someone has one, moronic or not, they can do whatever they want with it. Unless it's harmful to someone or the cat itself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: I am sorry but it absolutely moronic to get a pet, not care for it properly, then tell everyone who doesn't agree with you that THEY are the ones who are wrong.

Enough already. I'm not the poster you are arguing with but there is no law (at least in my area) that requires cats to be kept inside at all times. To say that I'm not properly caring for my cat b/c I let it go outside in my patio every now and then for a couple of hours is moronic. The problem with your post is that you are completely black and white on this issue.

All people who let their cats outside are NOT all bad pet owners. Just like all people who keep their cats inside all day are not all GOOD pet owners. Do you understand this concept?
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Really? Where do you live that leash laws don't apply?

And yeah . . . cats are part of the food chain. Just don't pitch a hissy fit when they are TREATED as part of the food chain. Wisconsin voted to have the annual hunting season apply to cats, to help control the over population of feral cats. http://abcnews.go.com/US/LegalCenter/story?id=662272&page=1

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote: I am sorry but it absolutely moronic to get a pet, not care for it properly, then tell everyone who doesn't agree with you that THEY are the ones who are wrong.

Enough already. I'm not the poster you are arguing with but there is no law (at least in my area) that requires cats to be kept inside at all times. To say that I'm not properly caring for my cat b/c I let it go outside in my patio every now and then for a couple of hours is moronic. The problem with your post is that you are completely black and white on this issue.

All people who let their cats outside are NOT all bad pet owners. Just like all people who keep their cats inside all day are not all GOOD pet owners. Do you understand this concept?
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Really? Where do you live that leash laws don't apply?

And yeah . . . cats are part of the food chain. Just don't pitch a hissy fit when they are TREATED as part of the food chain. Wisconsin voted to have the annual hunting season apply to cats, to help control the over population of feral cats. http://abcnews.go.com/US/LegalCenter/story?id=662272&page=1

wow, and i thought i would never consider hunting as an option of a hobby for myself. i'm so gonna check this out! thanks!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: I am sorry but it absolutely moronic to get a pet, not care for it properly, then tell everyone who doesn't agree with you that THEY are the ones who are wrong.

Enough already. I'm not the poster you are arguing with but there is no law (at least in my area) that requires cats to be kept inside at all times. To say that I'm not properly caring for my cat b/c I let it go outside in my patio every now and then for a couple of hours is moronic. The problem with your post is that you are completely black and white on this issue.

All people who let their cats outside are NOT all bad pet owners. Just like all people who keep their cats inside all day are not all GOOD pet owners. Do you understand this concept?
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Really? Where do you live that leash laws don't apply?

And yeah . . . cats are part of the food chain. Just don't pitch a hissy fit when they are TREATED as part of the food chain. Wisconsin voted to have the annual hunting season apply to cats, to help control the over population of feral cats. http://abcnews.go.com/US/LegalCenter/story?id=662272&page=1

wow, and i thought i would never consider hunting as an option of a hobby for myself. i'm so gonna check this out! thanks!

The word is you should never put the safety latch on the gun when you clean it, by the way. Have fun!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:Actually, cats are an invasive species - like rabbits in Australia, and kudzo. That's why they are so harmful to our birds...

I keep my cat in. She's a pet.

ACTUALLY, we have killed native cats in the area (though there is the very very occasional mountain lion seen in the Blue Ridge). If we had the native wild cats, they would be doing the same thing. Feral cats can be a huge problem, but I for one am very happy to have a neighborhood cat keep the chipmunks, mice, and baby bunny population to a minimum. These animals NEED predators, which are severely lacking in urban suburban areas.

We have enough morons with their bird feeders keeping that population going strong. At least the cats create some balance.

Chipmunks, mice, and baby bunnies already have natural predators like the black rat snake.

I can assure you that the bunny population is going strong, where I live, which is a sign of an unhealthy environment with not enough predators. No one can keep a garden that is not fortified like fort knox. I welcome the domestic cats, bring them on. BIG DEAL if there is a bird carcass from time to time.

I don't have a stake in this discussion. But where I grew up, rabbits were everywhere until a few neighbors got cats. Before, I would have three or more rabbits in my yard at any point in time. After - none. So cats can exert a powerful influence on the environment. Whether you consider that to be a positive or negative one is up to you.

[Anonymous]

Do the posters arguing about indoor vs outdoor cats want the OP to go tell the neighbor to keep the cats indoors at all times?

I'm a tad confused as to how this argument is answering his/her question or is even remotely helpful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do the posters arguing about indoor vs outdoor cats want the OP to go tell the neighbor to keep the cats indoors at all times?

I'm a tad confused as to how this argument is answering his/her question or is even remotely helpful.

Yes, that is what they want. And maybe to have the cat taken away, since she's clearly bordering on abusive letting her cat out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I second the PP who said to kindly return the bird corpses to her door step. I really would do this.

Lately I've been returning dog shit to the porches of my neighbors who let their dog shit anywhere it wants, off leash. When I see BaileyRileyMax crap and run off, the owners get the proceeds.

Lol, you must live in my neighborhood! There's someone on my block that's been doing this because I see bags on our neighbor's steps.

I agree with the idea.

[Anonymous]

OP, if you are concerned about the birds, you will do better to convince your neighbors to give up pesticides and herbicides. The dead birds that you find on your lawn were probably poisoned.

[Anonymous]

OP here, actually my environment seems very healthy. I have toads, snakes (garter) tons of slugs (unfortunately) and tons of bees - digger bees, bumble bees, carpenter bees, and other misc. bees I don't know. So all the signs are, living things don't have a problem in this neighborhood. The birds I am finding do look like the victims of violence. But then I am no CSI

[Anonymous]

I don't care for cats, so when I see the little bastards in my front yard or back yard, they get sprayed with water. I think they learned their lesson because I haven't seen them around in a while. Sorry neighbor keep your cat away from my property!!!

[Anonymous]

1st - Address the issue directly with the neighbor about her cat's habit of leaving you presents
2nd - if this doesn't work, pick up with a shovel (or bag them) and leave them on the doorstep of said neighbor
3rd (taking this from the poster above) - turn your hose nozzle to rapid-fire speed and hose the cat everytime you see it in your yard - harmless to the cat.

I believe poisoning ANY animal IS against the law and can land you in jail.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:First of all, the bells won't keep cats from killing birds. Secondly, cats are predators. They kill birds, mice, rats, lizards, insect and all sorts of small fauna. They are part of the food chain. This is their job. They keep rodents under control. Do you not want this? In fact, this is not only necessary but helpful.

Domesticated cats are pets and should be kept indoors. To do otherwise is just irresponsible.

Agreed. My neighbors let their cats roam and recently my son and I saw an insane standoff outside our window, after which one chased another screaming. Havent seen any of them since, but there were enormous fur balls on my lawn. I'm sure it wasn't pretty. Thank God no cat corpses anywhere.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:First of all, the bells won't keep cats from killing birds. Secondly, cats are predators. They kill birds, mice, rats, lizards, insect and all sorts of small fauna. They are part of the food chain. This is their job. They keep rodents under control. Do you not want this? In fact, this is not only necessary but helpful.

Domesticated cats are pets and should be kept indoors. To do otherwise is just irresponsible.

Agreed. My neighbors let their cats roam and recently my son and I saw an insane standoff outside our window, after which one chased another screaming. Havent seen any of them since, but there were enormous fur balls on my lawn. I'm sure it wasn't pretty. Thank God no cat corpses anywhere.

We all have heard of dogs who saved people from fire, water, being attacked by other animals. Now, what would your kitty do during an emergency?