In order to protect local wildlife it is sadly necessary, however I would like to see measures put in place to make sure that the problem does not reoccur.
You have a vivid imagination. It's not Cecil hunting and Australia already has culls for critters like camels and kangaroos. Before the public is allowed to participate in the cull, they have to get a permit and demonstrate proficiency so kills should be clean. A bit like we do with our deer hunting. But clean kills is part of the problem, and also why some of our animal rights people get a bit misguided.
Yeah, like that's going to stop them once they have a licence.
Cats CAN live fulfilled life confined, just as a dog can on the en of a leash, it depends how much effort the owners are prepared to put in, how much enrichment they can provide.
But cat owners, IME, are lazy and think that just letting them roam unsupervised is adequate care, then they protest when people complain or their animals are injured.
It has to happen, it will happen, and it's because of cat owners, not cat haters!
Cats CAN live fulfilled life confined, just as a dog can on the en of a leash, it depends how much effort the owners are prepared to put in, how much enrichment they can provide.
But cat owners, IME, are lazy and think that just letting them roam unsupervised is adequate care, then they protest when people complain or their animals are injured.
It has to happen, it will happen, and it's because of cat owners, not cat haters!
Your a well known cat hater going by the pets forum, so I take your comments with a pinch of salt.
Cats CAN live fulfilled life confined, just as a dog can on the en of a leash, it depends how much effort the owners are prepared to put in, how much enrichment they can provide.
But cat owners, IME, are lazy and think that just letting them roam unsupervised is adequate care, then they protest when people complain or their animals are injured.
It has to happen, it will happen, and it's because of cat owners, not cat haters!
I've never understood the argument that cats are natural hunters therefore MUST be allowed to roam free. Dogs are certainly hunters and yet are restrained. Pigs are natural carnivores, and yet penned and fed a varied, mostly vegetarian diet for the most part.
Whether the argument FOR cats being allowed free rein has any merit I've no idea, but it does come across as hyocritical.
I've never understood the argument that cats are natural hunters therefore MUST be allowed to roam free. Dogs are certainly hunters and yet are restrained. Pigs are natural carnivores, and yet penned and fed a varied, mostly vegetarian diet for the most part.
Whether the argument FOR cats being allowed free rein has any merit I've no idea, but it does come across as hyocritical.
Agreed - and I've had cats all my life. Australia has a unique ecosystem and the introduction of non native species being allowed to breed out of control is a real threat. Sad that irresponsible breeding has led to this. :(
In this country - fortunately - they don't need an excuse as they are considered "free spirits" in law, and can wander wherever they choose.
Most people don't have a problem with them, and indeed, the vast majority, busy with their everyday lives, would not even notice one in their garden. Nor would they comb their gardens looking for a tiny bit of cat shit.
In this country - fortunately - they don't need an excuse as they are considered "free spirits" in law, and can wander wherever they choose.
Most people don't have a problem with them, and indeed, the vast majority, busy with their everyday lives, would not even notice one in their garden. Nor would they comb their gardens looking for a tiny bit of cat shit.
Well, I can only speak for myself, but the neighbouring cats, (5 at last count) make a beeline for my waist high planters. Some do try to cover their faeces (uprooting bulbs) but some simply empty their bowels with that dispationate look on their faces, like 'what're you gonna do?'
I've lessened their number by one, catching the bugger full face with a super soaker. I plan to see off the rest in the same manner.
Well, I can only speak for myself, but the neighbouring cats, (5 at last count) make a beeline for my waist high planters. Some do try to cover their faeces (uprooting bulbs) but some simply empty their bowels with that dispationate look on their faces, like 'what're you gonna do?'
I've lessened their number by one, catching the bugger full face with a super soaker. I plan to see off the rest in the same manner.
Well, I can only speak for myself, but the neighbouring cats, (5 at last count) make a beeline for my waist high planters. Some do try to cover their faeces (uprooting bulbs) but some simply empty their bowels with that dispationate look on their faces, like 'what're you gonna do?'
lol - they do look like that, I must admit, especially the Toms
I've lessened their number by one, catching the bugger full face with a super soaker. I plan to see off the rest in the same manner.
Yep, cold water. A prime deterrent and totally harmless. Cats are bright - they catch on quick and have good memories.
Sad as it is, it's the only way IMO, trapping and neutering on that scale would be hugely costly and probably ineffective.
It's humans' fault for allowing cats to roam and breed, for abandoning.
The native wildlife takes priority IMO, the country will suffer if the correct ecosystem is not restored.
And I think ALL cats should be kept confined or under control 24/7 anyway, then these things would not need to happen!
If's no more natural for a cat to be confined indoors than it is humans..
Wide scale neutering might be expensive but it's our fault that ferral cats have reached these numbers, not theirs..
The destruction of natural habitats by humans is effecting wildlife as much as cats, we're even seeing an increase in plastic grass here in the UK, which blackbirds won't be able to pull worms out of.
The problem is Australia's so it's not for us to say it's cruel. I'm pretty sure they wouldn't be considering it if it wasn't necessary. As long as it's done humanely I don't see a problem.
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Well you can't really blame me for what others have done, I mean I didn't personally introduce the cats to Australia!
Yeah, like that's going to stop them once they have a licence.
But cat owners, IME, are lazy and think that just letting them roam unsupervised is adequate care, then they protest when people complain or their animals are injured.
It has to happen, it will happen, and it's because of cat owners, not cat haters!
I've never understood the argument that cats are natural hunters therefore MUST be allowed to roam free. Dogs are certainly hunters and yet are restrained. Pigs are natural carnivores, and yet penned and fed a varied, mostly vegetarian diet for the most part.
Whether the argument FOR cats being allowed free rein has any merit I've no idea, but it does come across as hyocritical.
Maybe the Australian government should tell the cats they can only hunt for rabbit?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbits_in_Australia
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cats_in_Australia
But that's the excuse cat owners give, for allowing their pets to roam (and defecate) on other people's property.
My excuse is that they enjoy being outside.
In this country - fortunately - they don't need an excuse as they are considered "free spirits" in law, and can wander wherever they choose.
Most people don't have a problem with them, and indeed, the vast majority, busy with their everyday lives, would not even notice one in their garden. Nor would they comb their gardens looking for a tiny bit of cat shit.
Well, I can only speak for myself, but the neighbouring cats, (5 at last count) make a beeline for my waist high planters. Some do try to cover their faeces (uprooting bulbs) but some simply empty their bowels with that dispationate look on their faces, like 'what're you gonna do?'
I've lessened their number by one, catching the bugger full face with a super soaker. I plan to see off the rest in the same manner.
Have you tried cat repellent?
The distinguishing feature of feral animals is that they aren't domesticated any longer.
lol - they do look like that, I must admit, especially the Toms
Yep, cold water. A prime deterrent and totally harmless. Cats are bright - they catch on quick and have good memories.
Lol, tries not to think about the fact that many people are concerned about human immigration causing the same thing.
If's no more natural for a cat to be confined indoors than it is humans..
Wide scale neutering might be expensive but it's our fault that ferral cats have reached these numbers, not theirs..
The destruction of natural habitats by humans is effecting wildlife as much as cats, we're even seeing an increase in plastic grass here in the UK, which blackbirds won't be able to pull worms out of.
I agree.