Broader adoption of keeping cats safe at home would have large benefits for cat welfare, human health, local wildlife and even the economy. So, should cat owners be required to keep their pets contained to their property?

The answer to the question is obviously “yes”.

    • 𝚝𝚛𝚔OP
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      6 months ago

      Good news, they also kill native bush rats!

      … Wait that’s bad news.

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        6 months ago

        "We need to genetically modify cats to only hunt introduced rats. " In my area foxes were hunting outdoor cats, so you hardly ever see one. Foxes got baited, and now cats are everywhere. Q is, what is better.

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          6 months ago

          Foxes are also introduced, so I’d say cats everywhere are “better” because there’s half a chance their numbers can be reduced through requirements for owners to contain them.

          Also, cats can be baited too if required. And, IMO, it is at the point where it’s required.