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Originally Posted by scottmandue
Cat hater much?
Dogs do/are exactly the same... I presume you also advocate the random torture/shooting of dogs too?
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I love cats - I grew up with them, and the only reason I have not had a cat or two recently is because one of my sons is very alergic to them. How do you think we found that out? Nope, sorry - no problem with cats here - just their irresponsible owners. Just like dogs, which I also love - and can continue to own, since no one in the house is alergic. But that isn't the point here, now is it?
And, no - dogs do not do exactly the same thing. The toll exacted on urban and suburban wildlife by cats is fairly well documented, as it is with dogs. It's not even close. There are a number of reasons why, but two come readily to mind: Dogs are not nearly as good at it, and dog owners have long ago accepted the fact that they cannot just let them run loose all the time.
Dog owners are far more apt to keep them under control, either in the house, the yard, or on a leash. Cat owners still seem to believe it is their God-given right to just let them run free. There is a distinct difference in attitude towards cats vs. dogs, often with the same owner. What is routine with the cat would never be considered with the dog.
In the rare instance I see a dog running loose, my assumption is that it is doing so without the knowledge and consent of its owner. I'll do my best to get it to come to me, check for a collar, and try to contact the owner. Not so with cats - cats rarely sneak out, they are almost universally let out by their owners. Far different set of circumstances.
No, I don't advocate "random" anything. Disposing of predatory, destructive free roaming cats is not "random" in the least. It is very directed - directed at a nuisance population owned by irresponsible pet owners, who clearly should not keep pets anyway. Responsible cat owners who keep them under control have nothing to fear. If this were "random", as you claim, they would.
And, finally, I defy you to show us where I advocate the torture of anything. Why is this assignment of such heinous attributes so common in these kinds of discussions? I see it all the time, right here on PPOT (admittedly, more on PARF - that's one of the reasons I no longer go there). It's quite childish, and adds nothing to the discussion.
It looks like you are simply wrong on all counts. Maybe that's why you decided to lash out so. You knew you were wrong before you even posted.