There’s also the risk of disease.įeral cat numbers in the landscape have boomed in recent years. This can create real stress, especially if the pet cat is sub-dominant as they often are. A domestic cat is viewed purely as competition by a feral so it must defend its territory if it wants to keep it.
No, cats, as with all creatures, are in a constant state of push and pull when it comes to territory and resources. What the people with pet cats don’t realise is that feral cats can have a huge impact on their pets – and not just the odd dust-up outside the bedroom window at night. They often live free and easy because everyone thinks they belong to someone else. I live in a rural area where there’s a healthy population of feral cats. It will have an impact on many aspects of conservation in years to come. We are flat out giving animals human names, personalities, and attributes and there are calls now for animals to have the same rights as people. The cat issue is not a discussion about cats it is a reflection of the way society is going. To compare a domestic cat with a feral cat is like comparing a Labrador with a hyena! Unfortunately, some people don’t see a difference and they have got people in conservation running scared. Some pet cats are killers and some are not. And while this blog is not about pet cats, I think it’s important to make a couple of points about them. The subject of pet cats is one that is making the news more and more. A reset is needed in some areas with cats.
Keeping a cat as a pet, just like so many other things, comes with the burden of responsibility and respect.
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