Sounds like propaganda from big dog
this post was submitted on 17 Dec 2023
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Is this gonna be another bunch of morons blaming pet owners and their pet cats instead of the feral colonies?
It's a stupid, pointless argument.
Only two ways to deal with this, catch-spay-release, or catch-kill.
Nature has a tough time restoring balance because cats can more easily live in developed areas, where their natural predators cannot.
I much prefer Catch-spay-release, but it costs money. So I urge everyone to support their local organizations that use humane methods to control the feral populations.
Edit: Like I said, morons. Y'all just want to pick a fight and feel superior instead of actually addressing the real problem.
Bob Barker is turning over on his grave.
Where do you think feral colonies originate?
Also, I can blame both. Owners need to keep cats indoors, not just for the environment but for the cat's own health and safety.
But but but... they're so cute!
Cat owners
Pet owmers absolutely do damage too, let's not pretend they are blameless here.
Domestic cats are descendants of a specie that was native to the fertile crescent so unless you think that feral colonies appeared by magic then yes, cat owners are 100% the people that should be blamed.
Let's also ignore that glysophate based pesticides are known to fuck up the ecosystem and make things housecats prey on weaker and easier to catch.
We built a good size catio in my backyard for just a few hundred bucks with 2x4s, chicken wire, screws, staple gun, and brackets. Kitties LOVE it! It's big enough for a kiddie pool pond and a few people to sit, cat stuff, and litter boxes. It had to be done after losing cats and after my cats killed 2 rabbits and many lizards, kangaroo rats, etc. I'm sure my local wildlife is relieved and my cats still get to explore outside a bit!
Cats playing by highlander rules to make sure they’re the only cute animals.
They still don't have shit compared to the devastation humans do. Why don't we work on that?
And my mangy decrepit ancient cat has only managed to catch three tiny mice in his entire life.