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Originally Posted by catmandoo62
if it was a person they would be guilty of tresspassing so why would they call it theft???i say trap it and haul it off 10 miles in the country.if it comes back catch it again then take it out 20 miles.neighbor says anything to you,say you noticed it wasn't around anymore and thought he was keepin it in the house.
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I think People have more understanding of the Law than Cats do
If you trapped a Person that was trespassing that would be false imprisonment.
I believe the Law is on the Cats side. They are considered free roaming Animals and are allowed to go where they want to.
The reason trapping a Cat that ends up belonging to someone is theft is that Cats are considered Property under the Law even though they don't have much cash Value.
I did not own even one Cat for like 31 Years. During that time I have never found them to be so bothersome that I wanted to shoot one. I always looked at them as part of Nature.
Now, in 31 Years I have stepped on enough Dog Sh** that I have a slight prejudice towards Dogs (ya they also Pee on things to like your Tires); but I still would not shot a Dog.
And, then there is Bird Sh** on your Car; much worse that Paw Prints.
At least I My area when one Cat disappears another shows up to take over the territory. Meaning getting rid of one Cat may not solve the problem.