Cat lovers have been left hissing at a proposal to restrict areas where their beloved pets are allowed to roam and hunt wildlife.
With some 27 million birds slain each year, a new report is advising the Scottish Government to take drastic measures that include keeping cats locked inside - and even banning ownership altogether.
The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) also suggested setting up ‘cat containment areas’ - designated parts of the country where compulsory restrictions could be put in place to prevent pet cats from roaming and hunting.
Seems to say “within special conservation areas” rather than “the entire of the country”. Quite a difference.
Why not ban Christmas and the colour blue while you are at it
Neighbours to be incentivised to report people who travel in Europe
I’d agree but it needs to be gradual. If you already have a cat that goes outside it will be tough to keep it from heading out again. Any new cats should be inside only.
I feel like a relaxed attitude towards something like that would just further perpetuate the problem. People don’t realize that letting your cat out is a shitty thing to do
