Viewpoints
Neighborhood
Cats
By Karen Pitcher
July 27, 2008
Sunday
I don't live in the Jackson Street neighborhood but I can really
understand the frustration of the neighbor who was setting a
trap for cats. The cats in my neighborhood also love to use my
fenced yard as a large litter box and I get very tired of scooping
up after them. Especially when I miss some and don't discover
it until I've mowed over it. Yuk.
Why do people think it is OK for their pets to run free in the
city? Who do they think cleans up after them? I don't expect
anyone else to clean up after my dog; she is always in a fenced
area in our yard or on a leash when she is in town. This is one
way I try to be a good neighbor. I wish others would do the same.
It's truly wonderful for children to have pets to love, but it's
also an opportunity for them to learn about the responsibility
of caring for animals AND being a good neighbor.
Karen Pitcher
Ketchikan, AK
Received July 22, 2008 - Published
July 27, 2008
Related Viewpoint:
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Cat Owners in Jackson St./Lincoln Area By Sean Griffin
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