On 01/07/18 11:57, T i m wrote:
On Sun, 1 Jul 2018 07:14:56 +0100, Richard
wrote:

snip bs

For someone so critical of others,

BS. I am critical of what many would consider social irresponsibility,
be it feral kids, fouling cats, noisy dogs or loud exhausts and
vandalism etc. You can do what the fcuk you like, as long as it
doesn't interfere with the quality of life of anyone else.

you sure have a slapdash approach to
pet ownership.

As usual you are 100% incorrect.

Perhaps you are one of those who should be legally barred
from owning pets.

Oh the irony.


https://www.theguardian.com/environm...rotection-tips

Oh, thank
snip
for the guardian.

I could have posted hundreds of other links all pointing out that this
non native species is decimating the numbers of many native animals.

Are you denying it is an issue (for all of us)?


If you want a pet, *you* have one, the rest of us don't want it on our
property (thanks).

Not sure about that.

I know you aren't, no change there when it comes to what might be
generally considered socially acceptable.

There are neighbours who like to have cats
visiting, but don't want the expense of owning one.

I'm sure there are. Did you have a point?

Yep. I provide a free service to people who may want a visiting cat. It
is even there for those who don't yet know that they want a visiting cat.



I guess this is what happens when you introduce a non-native species
to a country but don't let their natural predators have their way.

Ah! Thanks for the tip.

I'm pretty sure you aren't. .

I'll just get on the blower to Assad, the Saudis
and Bob Mugabe.

Why, do they have a better policy on cats?

No, but they know what to do with the non-native species which have
entered the country.



(Outdoor) cats seem to be the sort of things people get who don't
really want or want the responsibility that should (and does with most
others) typically be part of owning a pet? ;-(

My cat lives indoors and ventures out.

Ah. 'My cat' ... that means you will argue anything you think you can
in order to justify your (anti social) position.

The nature reserve still has
loads of birds.

Stupid ar$e.

Erm... you put your sig in too soon.


The foxes are abundant.

And native to the UK.

Perhaps one day the foxes will
get my cat,

And that would be 'nature' that cat owners typically only accept if
it's one way round.

If my venomous pet snake got out, got into your back garden and killed
your cat, I wonder how quiet you would keep? How 'responsible' would
you consider me? Why is it acceptable for your 'pet' to do that and
not mine (or even just foul in someone else's private garden)?

Is your cat chipped OOI?

Yes, my cat is chipped. Is your venomous pet snake? Oh, it'd be another
one of your fantasies.


but they probably find it easier to eat the treats put out
for the "I don't have a pet, but feed the wild beasties" brigade.

Shrug?

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[2] Especially so if it just mamed it and then tormented it for a few
hours before leaving it injured somewhere to die a slow and lingering
death?

maimed

Thanks. I even looked it up on Google but it was late.

Some know how to spell, some don't. Please, don't be to scarred by your
shortcomings there. I'll try to be there to correct you.


Cheers, T i m

p.s. Our daughter is also a part time animal warden and much of the
time she's collecting dogs that have got out and been held by a member
of the public or taken to the vets etc. If the animal isn't chipped
and the owner comes forward they are charged to have the dog chipped
and also charged for the collection (and fined if they are repeat
offenders). If the dog has done any damage along the way the owners
can also be reported to the Police and subsequently charged and
further action taken.

Cats and other wild animals she often has to collect with a shovel.

Keeps her off the streets.