The list goes on and on. All of these elements are contributing to the demise of wildlife populations around the globe. Domestic cat predation is just one of many, many impacts on wildlife. The point is that it is a preventable impact, and one that we are in a position to rectify, if we choose to do so. What it comes down to is about taking responsibility for your pets.
Domestic cats are our property.
We own them, we feed and house them, and when we take them into our homes, we take on the responsibility of their care. The trouble is they are non-native predators that are not governed by the usual laws of nature that would limit their population levels. They do not typically need to hunt for food, yet they are genetically programmed to prey on susceptible small animals. Even well fed, de-clawed and belled cats will hunt, and hunt successfully. Many of you out there are concerned about the overall state of the environment and the quality of life on this planet.