For me, today marked the official first day of spring. Why? Because today Cookie brought me her first catch of the season, a (dead) bird.
This is one of the most natural behaviors in cats, I've grown accustomed to it, but it's still not very pleasant.
I made the mistake of not putting on my glasses when I opened the window for her this morning, so I failed to see that she was carrying a bird in her mouth. I know I can't stop her from doing what's natural, but I really regret letting her bring a dead animal into the house. This isn't the first time it has happened, so I just have to be more cautious as the new season begins. I worry about possible unhealthy things that wild animals might be carrying that she might therefore be carrying inside.
Despite the ickyness, Cookie was so proud of herself which was adorable. I've seen cat owners try to reprimand their cats for killing animals outside, which is silly and flat out abusive. If you don't want to deal with the dead critters, keep your cats indoors. It's cruel to punish a cat for a behavior that is completely natural.
That's my opinion. Any different (or similar) point of views about this topic?
This is one of the most natural behaviors in cats, I've grown accustomed to it, but it's still not very pleasant.
I made the mistake of not putting on my glasses when I opened the window for her this morning, so I failed to see that she was carrying a bird in her mouth. I know I can't stop her from doing what's natural, but I really regret letting her bring a dead animal into the house. This isn't the first time it has happened, so I just have to be more cautious as the new season begins. I worry about possible unhealthy things that wild animals might be carrying that she might therefore be carrying inside.
Despite the ickyness, Cookie was so proud of herself which was adorable. I've seen cat owners try to reprimand their cats for killing animals outside, which is silly and flat out abusive. If you don't want to deal with the dead critters, keep your cats indoors. It's cruel to punish a cat for a behavior that is completely natural.
That's my opinion. Any different (or similar) point of views about this topic?