May I suggest if one possesses a cat that has access to the outdoors, one puts a loud bell on a collar that has hazzarrd orange tape wrapped around it so our BELEAGERED bird population has a chance? I did with my cat who went out the dog door to the kennel, so... protect our wildlife, what's left of it. Peace

@SeaGreenEyez I have lost too many due to being hit by cars, & I could not handle another murdered kitty!

My kitties are indoors only. Sometimes if there is snow on the deck I will let them explore the snow, they don't like it so don't stay out very long. There are just too many dangers out there for kitties, and they tend to bring stuff I'm allergic to in on their fur. And the other kitties in the neighborhood are mean, so mine stay inside where it is safe and reasonably clean.

@HippieChick58 Yes, besides not being hit by traffic, there are no fights, & abscesses to take care of, no dirt & filth, or allergens. Just better all round.

@Lilac-JadeCanada YES! I have seen too many flat kitties.

@SeaGreenEyez Trap/spay?/neuter?/ release.

@SeaGreenEyez Yes but he is successful in killing our besieged bird population. I am gently suggesting . Suggesting research into cat predation on a national/international level. The data & studies are in. I am not an enforcer, but I try & suggest to cat lovers such as I, take precautions for the birds. My Zoot Suit only was able to predate chipmonks & mice. Rodents essentially. Peace.

@SeaGreenEyez True. One can not stop this magnificent predator from instinct. There are hobbles I used. It is like a bib that inhibits the cat's pouncing ability, but not its ability to escape danger. if needed. I used a bay bib in the loudest color. All of my cats got used to it. None came with a bird. Only rodents on occasion. Birds see color & that loud orange hazard tape is highly visible. The bell alerts the rodents who alert the birds. Thank you for being so receptive.