Stray cats are a 'big problem' in Queensland. Here's what to do if you spot one (www.abc.net.au)

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[-] octatron@lmy.drundo.com.au 1 points 1 year ago

Chinese restaurant has entered the chat

[-] MeshPotato@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I'm thinking of making an necklace saying:

The next time I see this cat, it's going straight to the pound. If I see it again, you won't see it again.

Then attach it to a stray cat that I do find. Hopefully that gets the owner to keep it indoors.

[-] macrocephalic@lemmy.fmhy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

We have a dingo having around our neighbourhood. I'm hoping that will take care of the cats

[-] Zagorath@aussie.zone -1 points 1 year ago

I don't think you're using "stray" the way most people do.

If it's a stray, it doesn't have an owner to keep it indoors.

If you're dealing with a pet that's been allowed to roam, I'd recommend contacting your local Council for their advice on what to do. I've heard stories of Council giving out cat traps for people to use to catch cats on their property.

If I see it again, you won’t see it again

I mean, if it's got someone to see it, then after it goes to the pound they'll probably just...contact the owners and return it. Might be a fee or something, not sure. Taking the cat to the pound doesn't necessarily mean the owner will never see it again. The shock of having to do that though should hopefully be enough to get them to keep their pet indoors.

[-] GloomyBagel@aussie.zone 0 points 1 year ago

I don’t think you interpreted the second part how they meant it…

[-] Zagorath@aussie.zone -1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Oh, right. Well in that case they can get absolutely fucked. Deliberately murdering someone's pet is absolutely psychopathic.

[-] GloomyBagel@aussie.zone -1 points 1 year ago

I agree

[-] Majoof@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago

Love seeing all the psychopaths out themselves on cat threads...

Cats are fantastic companions, but there is no denying the damage they do ecologically. I think the ACT is moving in the right direction by progressively introducing laws to make all cats contained.

It's a better outcome for wildlife and the cats themselves.