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Ban Scottish households from letting cats outside without a lead, report urges (www.independent.co.uk)

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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.

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[–] [email protected] -1 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago) (1 children)

Shouldn't've let your cat outside in the first place. They're ecoterrorists and it's dangerous for them as well.

I say this as a lifelong cat owner. Outdoor cats live significantly shorter and more stressful lives.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 hours ago

I feel like letting cats roam free is a big reason why I see so many missing cat posters. I doubt most of them are from cats sneaking outside