Cats are bad??

Question

How many of you out there think that cats are a pest - pooing in your garden, digging up your plants etc.? I think there should be a law against cat owners if they do their business in your garden. The owners should be held responsible. Don't you agree?

Answer 1

Thier not bad they are awesome!

Answer 2

There is a law in the community I use to live in. All cats had to be kept indoors or on your property. We had an outside fenced run for our cats. Yet with all the strays around there it didn't work! Until we get the cat population issues under control (80% don't get a home for life) there will always be cats pooping in flower beds and digging up plants. So I think the real problem is people who let their cats breing more unwanted cats into this world. Plus another thing is how are you going to know which cat is doing what in your garden? I have 2 cats and I know that there are atleast a dozen cats in my area (some wild from the near by farm).

Answer 3

No,

Who are you to say that someone has to keep thier cats from doing what they do?

I think this question is idiotic. If you have problems with neighborhood cats messing up your garden then you can take steps to prevent this. Pet stores have powders and other products that deter cats from pooing in one's garden. Instead of complaining, why dont you take matters in your own hands and take care of it?

Cats are still considered wild animals. They are not really trainable. They just kinda do whatever they want to do, and if what they do is inconveniencing you then take action. Frivolous legislation is the last thing this country needs. People like you that call for government intervention in your garden make me sick. Besides, if there was to be a law created saying that owners of cats that go in your garden (lets call it Stupid Law) are responsible for this. Then, how would they enforce it send a cop to your house with a pooper scooper or something. Or should Stupid Law just forbid cat all together?

Answer 4

I believe that the same municipal laws and regulations that apply to dogs should apply to cats: i.e., they should have to be licensed and the owner should be required to keep the cat "under his control" at all times-- IOW, the cat should only be allowed outside when leashed or when confined to a fenced yard from which they cannot escape.

I say this as a person who has owned more than 20 cats in my lifetime, and every one of them has been an indoor cat. The average lifespan of a cat that is allowed to roam free is less than 5 years; the average lifespan of an indoor cat is more than 15. Clearly, anyone who loves their cat would want to keep it indoors so it will have a longer life.

The animal services department of most cities and towns spends far more in dealing with cat problems than with dog problems. Feral cats are a tremendous hazard to wildlife, and a nuisance to humans as well for the very reasons you cite. The problem is that many people treat cats as "throw-away" pets: they don't bother to confine their cats, or neuter them, or take them to the vet if they become ill. After all, if the cat disappears or dies, they can just get another one, right? A sad attitude to have about an animal that is sweet, loving and fun to be around.

Cat owners who love their cats keep them inside and have them neutered.

Answer 5

I don't agree that cats are bad, they are wonderful. it's irresponciable cat owners who let the poor cat outside to wonder around on their own unsupervised.

I agree that there should be stricter laws with owners taking responcibilty for their cat. if you want your cat to experience the outdoors leash train it or get or build an enclosure so the cat can be outside and be safe from getting hurt or harming nature or bothering other people's property.

I would say talk to the owner of the cat (if you know who it is) and tell them to keep their cat under control or you will call animal control. and the next time their cat is in your yard call animal control and they will come and pick up the cat and the owner will get either fined or have to pay to get the cat out.

Answer 6

If the cat is found with it's tags (as it SHOULD be), contact the numbers on the tag to find the owner and explain to them what happened. It is very possible that you and Fuzzy's owner can come to a good ageement.

I would like the other cat lovers out there how to repel stray cats that like to urinate (spray) all over the front of my assisted living cottage. Is there some sort of flower I could plant, or a chili sauce or something to keep them from spraying? I have tried the mothball routine, but somehow the male stray has figured out how to get around it!

Answer 7

I believe in responsible pet ownership and I also believe people have to lighten up. Cats are animals, so are dogs, raccoons, skunks, deer, foxes, bears.... etc. Animals Dig, claw, poop, pee, chase eachother, and create what humans would think of as "Damage" well on behalf off all the animals in the world "Sorry, but the furry, scaly and slimy were here way before humans so DEAL" A garden for a human is not a garden for an animal it is an easy to reach badly defended buffet and NEWSFLASH Animals are opportunistic. Everyone just has to accept it. If you don't want to accept it but your house, garden and whole little world in a plastic bubble and let the rest of us get on with our lives. Because Animals are going to be animals, bugs are going to be bugs and humans are going to be humans and we have to be ourselves together.

Answer 8

The funny thing is that there are all kinds of laws against dogs and there owners, but not cats. Why should they not have the same laws. But some areas need to enforce their pet laws better. In the state that I live there is a leash law and a law against strays, but it would never know. Cats and dogs are good pets. I love both!

Answer 9

NO I do not agree, cats kill mice and other pests, it is what they were put here for. I have never had any of mine dig up a plant that seems more like a dog that a cat to me...

Answer 10

You ever here of fencing or wire and mesh???
If you want revenge that badly, stake out the cat with a video camera then follow it home and ask for compensation.
but do NOT let 1 apple spoil the whole barrel man!
besides are you sure it was a cat and not a local dog they dig too yah know.

Answer 11

Your problem is not with cats it's with irresponsible owners. There are irresponsible dog owners who allow their animals to do the same thing. My 2 cats are not allowed out of doors at all. All pets should be neutered and/or spayed.