vwkittie Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I wouldn't expect to be prosecuted if my dog kills a mouse or a bird or a tree rat, so no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadingNorth Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Actually most dogs will get away with one bite at a human, providing it isn't really serious. Oddly though they would be put down if caught worrying sheep. If there were any practical possibility of cats attacking sheep, I daresay the same thing would apply - but of course that situation would never arise. Anything that is bigger than a cat, and mobile, is a thing to run away from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Gobby Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Sounds like a silly idea? Well, when you consider that a dog gets put down when it bites someone, regardless of the circumstances it seems very unfair on the dog. If the dogs owner is a waste of space, or the dog is constantly being tormented, sometimes it may bite - the dog then gets put down, and the owner gets away scot free. Contrast that with a cat, who is let out each and every day and often kills or maims smaller animals such as birds. The bird that has just been killed could be the mother to many baby birds, and if the mother dies then so do the baby birds. So why are cat owners not made to pay for the actions of the cat? surely it is time that cat owners were taken to court and prosecuted? Surely a case could be easily made with the cat and the owner in the dock, both could then be sentenced with the owner being sent to prison for murder? a sentence of 28 days could deter other cat owners? I think the cat should do the time if it does the crime or if killing a mouse or bird then they definitely should get the lethal injection for murder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medusa Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Cats should only be allowed out if wearing a collar and on a lead in the charge of a responsible adult. And I gather you've tried taking a cat for a purposeful walk on a collar and lead, haven't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey19 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 And I gather you've tried taking a cat for a purposeful walk on a collar and lead, haven't you? My children tried to take our cat for a walk when they were young, they didn't get far. If they had persevered who knows ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANGELFIRE1 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Is this the "daftest" op ever, or just a wind up. Cats, mice, prosecuted, Jaysus I'm off for a lie down. Regards Angel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadingNorth Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I think the cat should do the time if it does the crime or if killing a mouse or bird then they definitely should get the lethal injection for murder. Why only cats, when dogs do not? What do you have against them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magilla Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Sounds like a silly idea? Well, when you consider that a dog gets put down when it bites someone, regardless of the circumstances it seems very unfair on the dog. If the dogs owner is a waste of space, or the dog is constantly being tormented, sometimes it may bite - the dog then gets put down, and the owner gets away scot free. Contrast that with a cat, who is let out each and every day and often kills or maims smaller animals such as birds. The bird that has just been killed could be the mother to many baby birds, and if the mother dies then so do the baby birds. You seem to have made the mistake in thinking that cat == dog. So why are cat owners not made to pay for the actions of the cat? Because a cat isn't a dog? surely it is time that cat owners were taken to court and prosecuted? Under what law? Surely a case could be easily made with the cat and the owner in the dock, both could then be sentenced with the owner being sent to prison for murder? a sentence of 28 days could deter other cat owners? Only if a cat was a dog, which it isn't. I presume you make the comparison because you've never seen or looked after a cat, if you had the answer to your questions would be self evident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey19 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Only if a cat was a dog, which it isn't. What if it was a cross bred dog/cat ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadingNorth Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 You seem to have made the mistake in thinking that cat == dog. I think it's reasonable to ask that dangerous cats are treated in the same way as dangerous dogs. Any cat that mauls a human being and causes death, disfigurement or serious injury should indeed be put down. What I don't understand is all this nonsense about putting a cat down for killing sparrows, mice and rabbits. Dogs kill small animals with impunity, so - again, expecting equal treatment - why are cats to be punished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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