Cats

My cat is a house cat and she's 20 years old. Cats should not be put out to roam, kill birds and wild life and poo everywhere. Take some responsibility. Dogs would be caught and impounded if left to roam. It's a pet hate of mine.

Some people would argue it is cruel to keep cats inside all the time whywhywhy? How do you go against nature? Dogs are different animals altogether. Of course a few cats may be happy to stay inside for ever - others would be climbing the walls!

To me IF you want a house pet, people should consider budgies, rabbits, guinea pigs, fish but not cats specifically. If you manage to find one who is happy and content indoors - so be it - but it isn't the norm. Cats are free agents and need to explore their surroundings. It has nothing to do with 'taking responsibility' It has been like this since time immemorial.

Our old boy Baz has never even considered going out! It's not even crossed his mind - mind you very little actually crosses his mind!

Oh jane BEAUTIFUL...love him mwah

Not a fan of cats at all - or cat owners who think its ok to allow their cat to foul other peoples gardens. They should be ashamed of themselves, its so selfish.

My garden borders are covered with chicken wire and I regularly spread used coffee grounds over the soil (free from local coffee shop). Its good for the soil and the disgusting local murdering moggies don't like the smell.

I'm not a fan of magpies!!!! Magpie Should we shoot them all and have done with it bahaha

Actually speaking of Magpies - they are even worse than cats at killing young birds! A young blackbird in my garden this spring - cat ignored it... daughter's dog ignored it....bloomin Magpie swopped in and scooped it up. I was heartbroken as its mum and dad had been keeping vigil for 3 days and neither cats nor dogs got to it!!!! Nature though eh?

So, Magpie1959 what do you think cat owners should ACTUALLY do?

Tedber, I'm not a fan of magpies either. My username is a nickname I was given by a former colleague as I like shiny things (magpies are reputed to steal shiny things)!

Phoenix, isn't the answer obvious - you should keep your cats indoors - plenty of previous posters seem to manage it.

I think cats should roam free.

They're independent types, mostly.