Mark Smith
wants Wisconsin to declare free-roaming wild cats an unprotected species, just like skunks or gophers. Anyone with a small-game license could shoot the cats at will, legally...
Every year in Wisconsin alone, an estimated 2 million wild cats kill 47 million to 139 million songbirds, state officials state. Despite the astounding numbers, Smith's plan has been met with fierce opposition from cat lovers...
While Smith expected criticism, he did not expect such a bitter reception for what he considers a reasonable solution to an environmental problem created by irresponsible pet owners. People who get tired of their cats should not set them loose in the country, he said...
Smith, who grew up with Fluffy the cat and now has three dogs, counters with his original points: He does not want an open season on all cats, and legitimate pets will not be in jeopardy if their owners are responsible.
"What is so terrible about putting a collar on a cat to identify it as yours?" he asked. "Are you ashamed of the fact that you are a cat owner? How hard is that?"
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