Letter to the editor: Recent letter about stray cats appreciated

I’m writing to commend Erica Langston on a thoughtful and thorough letter regarding the factors to assess when considering if a cat is truly stray and in need of help or if he or she is part of a family who chooses to allow outdoor time.

As the owner of an indoor-outdoor cat, I know the responsibility is on owners to help the community identify which cats have a home to return to.

Facing eviction from their current home in Addison, Caitlin and Bella Porter fear that their vision of reducing the feral cat population has been put under jeopardy.

When it comes to humans and cats, we all know who’s in charge. In our house it’s our gray shorthair, Lily.

Dear Homeward Bound,I’m confused! I always thought that cats were cats but the other day I saw a documentary about colony of “community cats” in San Francisco and in the show they were talking about feral cats, working cats, community cats, house cats, an … (read more)

Whatever your feelings about felines, chances are you probably don’t want them digging up your garden. So, what do you do?Cats really aren’t out to destroy your beloved perennials or garden vegetables. What they really like is the dirt. Most cats think th … (read more)

Indoor cats have specific environmental needs that are necessary to be addressed to keep them happy and avoid common behavior problems. A cat who feels both comforted and stimulated by its environment is one that is happy and properly enriched. A good cat … (read more)