Rural cats kill many more. In most areas, the person who provides care for a cat is legally responsible for its welfare and control. It is usually the responsibility of the owner to control the cat s movements. Many municipalities have leash laws and require vaccination and neutering of pet cats. Because laws vary, you should check local ordinances for the appropriate way to deal with stray cats.
Cats are popular pets.
In order to have and care for our pets and still protect our native wildlife we must make an effort to limit, in a humane manner, the adverse effects free-ranging cats can have on wildlife.