Oh for sure, it’s definitely better for the cats and the environment to keep them inside. I just don’t think perfect should be the enemy of good.
I’ve just met some people who are militant to the point where they want to euthanize all outdoor cats. When in reality we could make a ton of progress by just feeding strays and getting them spayed and neutered.
I have about half a dozen of the neighborhood ferals that I’ve gotten spayed and neutered. They won’t ever be lovey dovy indoor cats, but they are fed, lazy, and completely uninterested in our bird feeders anymore.
That’s a great thing you’re doing for them and the local environment. I heartily applaud it.
My aunt is a stray cat fancier, but she does it with the misguided goal of someday winning their love. I think she finds the remoteness of their affection enthralling, and I can’t tell if it’s toxoplasmosis or emotional immaturity.
I like your approach better. Live and let live, I say.
Oh for sure, it’s definitely better for the cats and the environment to keep them inside. I just don’t think perfect should be the enemy of good.
I’ve just met some people who are militant to the point where they want to euthanize all outdoor cats. When in reality we could make a ton of progress by just feeding strays and getting them spayed and neutered.
I have about half a dozen of the neighborhood ferals that I’ve gotten spayed and neutered. They won’t ever be lovey dovy indoor cats, but they are fed, lazy, and completely uninterested in our bird feeders anymore.
That’s a great thing you’re doing for them and the local environment. I heartily applaud it.
My aunt is a stray cat fancier, but she does it with the misguided goal of someday winning their love. I think she finds the remoteness of their affection enthralling, and I can’t tell if it’s toxoplasmosis or emotional immaturity.
I like your approach better. Live and let live, I say.