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My neighbor trapped one of my 3 cats while we were on vacation. Now my cat is in the pound and we are tring to get him out. Should trapping cats be illegal.

2006-07-09 04:12:16 · 8 answers · asked by falconerbirdking 1 in Pets Cats

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It depends on if he knew that it was your cat because if he didn't know and he just thought that he was taking a stray cat to the pound then that's good because it could then get a loving home but if it was your cat and he knew it was then that is wrong but I don't think trapping cats should be illegal cuz a lot of people trap stray cats to take to the pound so they don't have to live life outside, etc.

2006-07-09 08:57:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

It depends. Of course you have the fact that the cat was on their property, but that's a cat for you. I would be very mad if it were my kitty.

On the other hand, we used to live in a neighborhood with several stray cats. It seemed they were always having kittens. I worked for the SPCA at the time so we took to trapping the cats. Once caught, I would take them to work, have them spayed or neutered, tested for Felk and FIV, and vaccinate them. I would then keep them at the shelter for 1 week. During this time, I would post signs around the neighborhhod. If someone claimed the cat, then I would bring it to them. If not, then if the cat was friendly, it would be put into the shelter's adoption program. If it was feral, then I would turn it back loose at my house. After a couple of years, the number of wild kittens I saw was almost none and the overall health of the cats was a lot better- no more URI, fewer fight wounds, etc. I don't think trapping should be illegal in humane cases, but if the intentions of the trapper are less than honorable, then they should be put in a trap.

Good luck getting your kitty back. Make sure you take him to the vet after you spring him out. Cats can pick all kinds of nasty diseases in places like that.

2006-07-09 11:25:28 · answer #2 · answered by pennymaelane 3 · 0 0

There was a Supreme Court decision, a long time ago, that ruled that while a dog could be controlled, cats could not, and so could roam where they pleased. I've tried to find the reference, but I can't find it quickly.

So no one should be allowed to trap cats, except in a program where the cats will be treated well, returned to their owners if an owner can be located, and found good homes if no owner comes forward.

I hope you get your cat back soon.

2006-07-09 13:12:24 · answer #3 · answered by Riothamus Of Research ;<) 3 · 0 0

If he does it on his own property is should be legal. Why do you let your cat on other people's property. Don't you have any respect for others?

2006-07-09 11:14:49 · answer #4 · answered by Bill 6 · 0 0

If your cat didn't have any tags on him when he was caught then its your problem if he did then the neighbour is baiting them which is wrong

2006-07-09 11:15:38 · answer #5 · answered by touringtaylor 2 · 0 0

i don't care about cats but if they did that to my dog they would have a bloody skull

2006-07-09 11:15:55 · answer #6 · answered by k-swiss 3 · 0 0

I think so, some people hate animals and abuse them, even trappers (not wild trappers , i mean neighborhood trappers)

2006-07-09 11:48:04 · answer #7 · answered by airpolicejohn 3 · 0 0

You should not trap cats.Did they know that it was your cat...

2006-07-09 12:36:41 · answer #8 · answered by "Olivia Loves Raoul" 4 · 0 0

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