Opinions on cat behaviour divided, local study finds

The opinion of allowing cats to roam free was split.

The city of Prince George does have bylaws to prevent free-roaming animals. However, according to Booth, some don’t respect the bylaw. In fact, one of the survey outcomes found the current free-roaming animal bylaw is not working.

The study also found more education needs to be done on cat safety and why it’s important not to anger your neighbours with your roaming cat. On the other hand, the study says killing our neighbour’s cat is unacceptable.

According to Booth, the solution lies with humans, not cats.

“The situation is a human one. It’s not the cat’s fault. The cat is doing what cats do. Humans are the ones that are theoretically rational. They need to find a way to reconcile this and to work together.

Dr. Annie Booth

Professor, Environmental and Sustainability Studies, UNBC

by Dave Branco

Opinions on cat behaviour divided, local study finds

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