Domestic cats are cherished human companions, but a new study shows the enormous breadth of species the felines prey on when they are left to roam freely
  • sartalon@lemmy.worldEnglish
    208·
    10 months ago

    Here we go…

    Is this gonna be another bunch of morons blaming pet owners and their pet cats instead of the feral colonies?

    It’s a stupid, pointless argument.

    Only two ways to deal with this, catch-spay-release, or catch-kill.

    Nature has a tough time restoring balance because cats can more easily live in developed areas, where their natural predators cannot.

    I much prefer Catch-spay-release, but it costs money. So I urge everyone to support their local organizations that use humane methods to control the feral populations.

    Edit: Like I said, morons. Y’all just want to pick a fight and feel superior instead of actually addressing the real problem.

    Bob Barker is turning over on his grave.

    • asdfasdfasdf@lemmy.worldEnglish
      112·
      10 months ago

      Where do you think feral colonies originate?

      Also, I can blame both. Owners need to keep cats indoors, not just for the environment but for the cat’s own health and safety.

    • Kecessa@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      6·
      10 months ago

      Domestic cats are descendants of a specie that was native to the fertile crescent so unless you think that feral colonies appeared by magic then yes, cat owners are 100% the people that should be blamed.

    • Kbin_space_program@kbin.social
      2·
      10 months ago

      Let’s also ignore that glysophate based pesticides are known to fuck up the ecosystem and make things housecats prey on weaker and easier to catch.

  • kool_newt@kbin.social
    8·
    10 months ago

    We built a good size catio in my backyard for just a few hundred bucks with 2x4s, chicken wire, screws, staple gun, and brackets. Kitties LOVE it! It’s big enough for a kiddie pool pond and a few people to sit, cat stuff, and litter boxes. It had to be done after losing cats and after my cats killed 2 rabbits and many lizards, kangaroo rats, etc. I’m sure my local wildlife is relieved and my cats still get to explore outside a bit!

  • zqwzzle@lemmy.caEnglish
    6·
    10 months ago

    Cats playing by highlander rules to make sure they’re the only cute animals.

  • w2tpmf@lemmy.worldEnglish
    61·
    10 months ago

    They still don’t have shit compared to the devastation humans do. Why don’t we work on that?

  • Sabre363@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    65·
    10 months ago

    And my mangy decrepit ancient cat has only managed to catch three tiny mice in his entire life.

    • Hyperreality@kbin.social
      152·
      10 months ago

      A hawk eats to survive. Because they aren’t fed by humans, they exist in relatively small numbers. Too little food, if there are too many they starve. Because pet cats are also fed at home, and stray cats feed on garbage, they exist in artificially high numbers.