Monday 20 December 2021

Neighbours Noticing Nature - Enclosing cats

“I was disappointed to read the article in the Chronicle regarding cats and wildlife. Same tired article outlining how “bad” cats are. Why is it that the real problem is never or rarely addressed, pet owners?

People are 100% responsible for their pets and have the power to control the interactions of their cats with wildlife. Why not be part of the solution and do an article on the many enclosures, cat runs etc that are available and start to educate the real problem - people.

Unfortunately focusing on the “cat problem” just encourages haters and can, and has, resulted in “people” trapping, killing or poisoning neighbour’s pets.

Be part of the solution and educate rather than stir up the anti-cat brigade.

The benefits of enclosing a cat are many. Cats fighting can result in abscesses, feline AIDS and many other health complications which can cost a considerable amount of money to rectify if indeed they can be treated. Some like feline AIDS cannot be cured and will impact the cat for the rest of its life.

To the woman whose garden is a hunting ground for the neighbour’s cat, I would suggest hosing the cat at every opportunity to discourage it. I would also have a conversation with the owners suggesting an enclosure. Who knows, they might not be aware of the many options available for the “responsible cat owner”.

There are numerous enclosures available including portable enclosures suitable for travel or permanent relocation and prices are varied, but all are preferable to free range cats causing destruction and as a result of this reinforcing the negative views of the anti-cat brigade. https://www.sydneycatenclosures.com.au

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