I hate cats……

I hate cats ,or their owners really.
We spent 11 years creating a garden for wildlife. New neighbours moved in with four cats…it was carnage. My birds had got so relaxed here so were easy prey. Our field mice have gone,birds are still killed,voles are found chewed up,etc. They use our deep beds as a loo.
I have a wildlife camera ,but it mostly picks up cats now.
I have a dog who will chase them,but he is usually with me.
I don’t allow my dog to go in other people’s gardens to kill,or crap .
Please if you have a cat,at least keep it in between dusk and dawn,or,preferably give it a catio.

OP here The title “ I hate cats…..” was attention grabbing and it worked.
In the post I used the term “ really don’t like”.

Not all cats bury their poo, I can guarantee, one used our front garden for weeks, I stopped it with menthol crystals eventually.

Our neighbourhood watch page should be for crime but it has become a cat appreciation page.

My late mother-in-law used to say she hated all animals (apart from the ones she ate), which I found to be very strange - but she was a miserable, uncharitable old trout with no compassion for anyone or anything.

Cats frighten me. They have scary faces, sharp teeth and claws. My neighbour's cat kills my garden birds!

I am very fond of cats although we don't have one of our own at the moment. However our new next door neighbour has one - named by us, Kitler, since it does bear a significant resemblance - and unfortunately as she has no bare earth in her back garden it is using our pots as litter trays. Deterrents are being investigated...

I have had dogs and cats but do prefer dogs. There is a 17 year old cat with poor sight and is deaf who visits a lot of houses roundabout. He just wanders in if the door is open but my DH, not being exposed to cats for some time now has an allergic reaction if near one so we have to keep the visitor outside. Very difficult not to feed him when he sits staring in.

I’m scared of dogs but don’t hate them, but I love cats, (not pests) there is no need to be horrible about them. There are worse things to get het up about

What a sad bunch of people

homefarm And why is that?

sago
My cat said she isn't very keen on you either.

Cats are beautiful and very loving and caring animals so I certainly don’t hate them or any animal

Well said NannyC1's Sago

Forgot to add that there are several humans I dislike (hate is too strong) but no animals. more tolerance is needed in this world

There’s some hilarious anthropomorphism going on here! Cats kill for pleasure? No they don’t. They don’t have the thought processes for that. They kill because their survival instinct tells them to. And people lure birds to their garden and then complain when cats come to this honey trap?

I’m also amused by complaints about cats peeing on box hedges. Box stinks of cats pee at the best of times, especially when it’s sunny. It’s a revolting plant, I wouldn’t have it in my garden.

I LOVE CATS ?????

I used to breed Burmese cats and what joy those kittens gave to their new owners. Now many years later I still get messages and photos from the owners about their beloved pets.

If it hadnt been for my lovely girl all through Shielding & then after an arm injury I could not have gone on! She is the most affectionate cat I have had & I have had some real beauties! She is an indoor cat as too many cats have been killed on our road by drivers using it as a short cut & speeding through! Neighbourhood cats are welcome when I sit in my garden with my tortoise out in his pen for some sun! They come & play with him & sit with me! I still have birds visit also! Anyone who hates cats must be very sad! Cats rule LOL!!

I love all animals but I’m a dog person at heart. I’m just unsure what purpose a pet cat has. Least with dog there loyal and you can get out for walks with them. I find cats fickle as they go with anyone that feeds them hence why so many appear lost.

Loyal or sycophantic?

All pets have a purpose in that they give us something to live for, especially if we live alone. Our cats have been endless sources of amusement, with their antics. They’re furry to cuddle, giving us warmth. They are company, even if they’re sitting in a corner in a huff. They’re someone to talk to and never answer back!

I love both cats and dogs. I only have cats because I cannot do the walking that a dog would need. My cats are indoor only - so they don't use anyone's garden as a toilet, not even mine!
I would happily have far more than the two rescues I currently have - but my husband has asthma, and I work hard to keep our home clean and sweet smelling.
I could not hate any animal, but I can understand that some animal owners could be far better than they actually are!

Er, don’t know what to say. I don’t own a cat right now as wish to travel before becoming ready old. I am available for cat sitting though. Was brought up on farms. Enough said. Wary of horses as was badly bitten by one who crept up on me from behind and bit my elbow hard. Don’t hate them though. Chose my name as designed and owned a cattery abroad. I think I will keep out of this hot topic but enjoyed reading it all.

Cats are wonderful creatures, how could anyone hate them. We have had several cats in the past but don't have one at the moment as we have a dog but I would happily have another one (or two) at any time. I've never hated any animal, with the exception of spiders and cockroaches, I even like snakes and rats.

Sago Do you like dogs? If you had a dog the cats would probably stay out of your garden. Alternatively consider moving to a cat free area.

Really old

I'm a dog lover and would never have a cat, although I wouldn't say I dislike them. One that lives near me is constantly on my fence, near the bird feeders waiting to pounce. I know it's in their nature, but it drives me bonkers.