Sorry if I offended people ... sometimes I forget that this board is way more sensitive to things like that than most other boards. However, if it's offensive and sickening for you to just read about it, imagine how it is for me to DEAL with it. THAT was my point ... that outdoor cats often meet with horrible deaths.

And, sorry, I have to say that I stand by my "stupid cat" comment. I have TEN dogs ... terriers who jump up against the fence screaming, snarling, drooling and barking when they see a cat. These dogs do not in any way, shape or form give the impression that they want to do anything less than kill that cat. Now ... honestly ... would a smart cat jump off the top of a six foot wooden privacy fence into a yard full of dogs behaving like that? Ummmm ... I don't think so.

And, yes, Tikeyas mom, it makes a world of difference if you are pregnant and are near cat feces. Perhaps you should do some research on that if you are not familar with the issue.