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wryter2000

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8. If they're alive when she brings them in

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Wed May 17, 2023, 11:01 AM

May 2023

Can't you get them away from her, put them outside, and keep her in for a while?

I adore reptiles. I'm afraid I'd have to give the cat away. Try that. Maybe someone needs a mouser.

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I am beginning to hate my cat. There are plenty of little lizards outside and they never bother me [View all] Maraya1969 May 2023 OP

Cats hunt. That's what they do. If you don't want her to hunt, keep her inside. Ocelot II May 2023 #1

You're right. But I have 2 dogs also and they all use a dog door. I'd have to start letting them Maraya1969 May 2023 #2

Beat me to it on every point. wnylib May 2023 #3

Easy solution Rebl2 May 2023 #4

A long time ago when I live in a rural area, my cat brought me a dead rabbit LetMyPeopleVote May 2023 #5

Personally, I think domesticated cats catch 'em for fun but dump them on us b/c it's gross food NullTuples May 2023 #6

All the cats I have ever... 2naSalit May 2023 #7

Mom's cats would bring them in... Whatthe_Firetruck May 2023 #12

If they're alive when she brings them in wryter2000 May 2023 #8

I try to catch them with a plastic container but you have to be fast because they run away Maraya1969 May 2023 #11

Accept her as she is, keep her inside, or rehome her. lark2 May 2023 #9

Easy solution Easterncedar May 2023 #10

She is exhibiting a completely normal cat behavior. LisaL May 2023 #13

I found the solution. I am keeping her inside and making sure I let the dogs out several times a Maraya1969 May 2023 #14

You made the right choice. Reptiles can carry salmonella, and you don't want that coming into Ziggysmom May 2023 #15