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T i m wrote:
On Sat, 24 Aug 2019 19:19:27 +0100, Jim
wrote:

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The microchip would still give the same home address.



Just bung the cat in a microwave for a few minutes, that'll sort the
chip out.

Much as though I question the social responsibility of those who allow
their 'pet' to become a nuisance to others (be that cat fouling or dog
barking etc), I have no issues with cats as an animal and certainly
wouldn't like to think of one being harmed, especially because of a
lack of control / social responsibility (irrespective of the 'law'
etc).

Just because you can often get away with something, doesn't mean doing
so is right. If it's illegal to fly tip, or drop a fag end or litter,
or not clean up after your dog in public places, how could it possibly
be acceptable just for cats?

If I find cat sh1t, an empty beer can or any other rubbish in my
garden, I consider the people who cause it equally.

The cat owners may be otherwise socially responsible people, except
when it comes to (their) cats it seems ... ?

I think the point is that cats are not 'owned'. They come and go as the
please.

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