cat problem - need help :(

[outbackstorm]

I too have had problems with cats on my property eating wildlife and my pets. Recently lost most of my good racing pigeons. I can empathise with you!

In terms of trapping difficult to trap cats, I suggest getting three small square bales of hay (straw or whatever is cheapest) place a bale over each side of the trap and then the third over the top. This creates a dark and natural tunnel that cats seem to feel secure in. I have had it work.
As cats are so visual and are drawn to the live animals, I have toyed with the idea of making a cat proof cage for a sparrow or mouse etc to be placed at the back end of the above design, it would be pretty stressful on the trapped animal but as long as it was safe from the cat, that is better than it being torn to shreds.
Hope this is helpful.

[ZsaZsaGaboa]

So you wouldn't think someone breast feeding a cat or rat would be strange?

I'm not quite sure how that is relevant, but I would certainly find it odd.

Though if both parties were consenting.... ;-)

[Sinners121]

The law wouldn't, no. But I think you can already guess that I believe the law to be lacking in this area



Cat: yes
Rat: yes
Fly: no
Cricket: no

It depends on the complexity of the nervous system of the creature in question, and also how advanced their cognitive ability is.

Generally, mammals and birds fear and feel pain in similar ways.
Insects don't experience these things in the same way, so it is not really possible to 'torture' them.

Yes, yes. I feed my snake mice. Mice that have been humanely killed to meet a viable need. I would have no problem if you killed a cat so that you/your family could eat, but only if that was a necessity.



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This guy carries his testicles in his head.
He also bears a striking resemblance to my grandmother.

so your saying that you would rather feral animals destroyed millions of native animals each year then being shot!

[ZsaZsaGaboa]

so your saying that you would rather feral animals destroyed millions of native animals each year then being shot!

That's a difficult question, I don't believe there is a straightforward yes/no answer to it. There are many other things that need to be considered when answering this to be able to form a reasonable opinion. (Then there's also the question of why humans are allowed to live when we are the ones who probably do the most damage. Not only do we introduce these 'feral animals' in the first place, we also destroy the natural habitat of native animals. [Among a myriad of other 'eco-unfriendly' things we do.] )

I was more arguing against the drowning and poisoning. Instant death is a more 'preferable' option when compared to a slow, terrifying and painful death.

[Boidae]

Thanks for the laughs everybody...

When I saw a red-belly-black-snake in our front yard; hell freaking yeah I was worried. We didn't kill it, but if we had the cat, we would have.

It's funny though, because in the same breath..

I'm all for preserving the wildlife

Some of the stupid things will literally lay in the middle of the road and won't move when you approach so end up having to go around them.

Why swerve around them?
I would deem a heavy impact from a 2 tonne piece of metal traveling 40 kph to be humane.

If you really care so much about your pets, keep them inside.
You wouldn't let your bearded dragon to free range your suburb and expect nothing untowards to happen to it so why people think differently about cats amazes me.

Exactly. Short and simple, but yet, too much of a task for some people to follow.

I would have no problem if you killed a cat so that you/your family could eat, but only if that was a necessity.

Don't cats like to kill for pleasure?
Hardly 'necessary' if you ask me.

[StimiLove]

...aweful lot of sick people out there. I'm shocked this post is still going.

[TheCheshireCat]

...aweful lot of sick people out there. I'm shocked this post is still going.

I bet your one of those people who think a cat taking a steaming dump on your lounge is "leaving a present for mummy"

[ZsaZsaGaboa]

Don't cats like to kill for pleasure?
Hardly 'necessary' if you ask me.

The difference between a human and a cat is cognitive ability. In this department we are supposed to be more advanced. However I would argue that point when it comes to certain people.

Our ideas of right and wrong are simply social constructions, a cat (or any other animal) cannot be expected to adhere to these.

As beings of so called 'advanced intelligence', we should.

[StimiLove]

I bet your one of those people who think a cat taking a steaming dump on your lounge is "leaving a present for mummy"

TumbleWeed - i speak on behalf of many in saying your are a complete tosser and have no idea what you're talking about EVER!
You try to make "funny" comments and try to make others look stupid - but you're about as funny as a peice of cat *****. Seriously, grow a brain and comment when you have something valuble to say.
I feel sorry for your mother.

[littlemay]

I bet your one of those people who think a cat taking a steaming dump on your lounge is "leaving a present for mummy"

O.o

[IgotFrogs]

Ok guys as much fun as your all having this site will not condone cruelty to any animal there for, I'm going to now close this thread I'm sorry to the OP for doing so and I hope he would deal with his problem in a legal and humane manner ....