[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by Rodsrsr

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.

I never advocated killing the cat. I would probably be in the camp of trapping it and dropping it off with animal control. You paying a hefty fine to retrieve it might make you rethink your cat's "rights".

If you let your pets run wild, you take the chance of never seeing them again. Pretty simple. By the way, the law is 100% on my side both here and in most cities. All pets are required to either be on a leash or otherwise contained (fence, pen, tied out, etc) when outside. Your pet is not allowed to leave your property unless leashed.

If you think that letting your pets run wild makes you either a responsible pet owner or respectful of your neighbors, you are sorely mistaken. I do not own a cat, therefore I should not have to deal with a cat. Remember that just because you love your pet, doesn't mean everybody loves your pet. Many pet owners forget that simple fact.