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Unfortunately, we have messed with ecology big time by unleashing bazillions of cats out there, many of whom just torture a bird or other being till it dies. It may be life but it isn't a natural situation by any stretch. Songbird populations are being decimated in part because things are so out of balance with so many cats. I adore cats beyond words (have them, rescue them..) but do not abide by them maiming/killing/torturing, especially when it isn't for survival. Of course, the only way we'll really get a handle on this problem is by much more massive cat spay/neuter and by keeping our own pets inside at least during crucial times such as when baby birds are fledging right and left.
JJ
Quoted for truth. I adore cats too but it's not a natural situation at all.
It is in the cat's nature, yes. But the situation is man-made.
Unfortunately, we have messed with ecology big time by unleashing bazillions of cats out there, many of whom just torture a bird or other being till it dies. It may be life but it isn't a natural situation by any stretch. Songbird populations are being decimated in part because things are so out of balance with so many cats. I adore cats beyond words (have them, rescue them..) but do not abide by them maiming/killing/torturing, especially when it isn't for survival. Of course, the only way we'll really get a handle on this problem is by much more massive cat spay/neuter and by keeping our own pets inside at least during crucial times such as when baby birds are fledging right and left.
JJ
Quoted for truth. I adore cats too but it's not a natural situation at all.
It is in the cat's nature, yes. But the situation is man-made.
