How to be a good Cat Owner

To be clear - I still don't hate cats but I am dismayed at the sheer numbers neglected as a norm. Just this last week I saw a coyote absconding with some poor pet, a half dozen cat slain birds, and at least three road killed cats on my way to my job.

So I thought I would write about the best cat owner I know which happens to be a nearby neighbor of mine. The first thing you notice upon arriving to her home is a large english garden contained within what looks like a giant wire mesh box. This is in fact her cat habitat for her two cats who she adores very much. Everything within her home is laid out with the comfort of those two cats in mind.

Her two cats are both spayed and neutered. They are fed a species appropriate diet of wet and dry food. They have an access door during the day time to go outside and come in as desired. They are the best kept cats I have ever met.

There is no fear that these cats will be hit by a car, poisoned by some unknown substance, eaten by a coyote, or eating wildlife. Disease is less likely to claim them.They are not lonely and they are loved. This is the standard to be a good pet owner.

A good pet owner values their pet enough to not let it die of preventable tragedy. A good citizen does not let their pet harass and kill wildlife. A good neighbor does not let their pet shit in their neighbors garden. Be a good cat owner and confine your fucking cats.