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Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy
No, it's not from a legal standpoint. It's from a respect for your fellow man standpoint. I don't want someone else's pet in my yard, walking on my cars, etc. Your cat has no more right to be in my yard than I do in yours. Sorry, but stating that it's ok because "cats like to roam" is a cop out. Responsible pet owners keep their pets on their property by whatever means necessary.
When we decided to get a dog, I spent thousands to install a back yard fence BEFORE we purchased the dog because I didn't want her roaming the neighborhood. Had we been able to afford the fence, we would not have bought a dog.
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Respect your fellow man? lol. We just disagree on this issue thats all. I'll just say that the method used is a bit extreme, borderlining on sadistic, and as I mentioned before, poison does not discriminate and in a city environment the owner also has a responsibility to keep hazardous substances in a controlled container, environment, whatever. The OP did say "Front" lawn, so if poison was set out in an area accessible to neighborhood kids and pets there would be liability issues. The "its my property" doesnt give you cart Blanche to leave dangerous substances on your front lawn in a city dwelling. If someone actually did something like this there would be ramifications for sure. Just look at this thread, you along with the person who mentioned it are clearly in the minority. You would have a neighborhood against you. Pick and choose your battles my friend.