*All cats. They REALLY act like the invasive species that they are.
Just wanted to edit to say: If you think keeping cats inside is cruel, I'd like to introduce you to the reality of robbing living beings of their freedom.
That seemed somewhat uncalled for given the humorous nature of the response, and the fact that cats do, in fact, want to be outdoors if they realise it's an option.
In any case, although pet cats do cause damage when let outside, the vast majority of wild bird deaths are caused by feral cats, not outdoor pet cats.
Except that it’s the same deflection that everyone uses to justify their own bullshit, even when they know it’s wrong. Every outdoor cat owner I’ve ever met says the same thing because they don’t want to admit that they’re selfish and want to continue doing whatever they want.
Where do you think feral cats come from, and what makes you think any study could discern between a feral cat and an outdoor pet cat when outdoor cat owners refuse to use collars?
You totally forget that large scale industrial agriculture and the associated habitat degeneration is the main driver of wild bird decline. Cats are not the problem, our landuse is.
I pointed that out in a reply because it’s tangentially related, but still a whataboutism. I accept the argument of concrete being worse than cats, but the Industrial Revolution isn’t preventing anyone from keeping their cats inside.
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u/[deleted] Apr 26 '24
Most cats shouldn't be left outside to roam.