Cats and good neighbours

On the campaign trail today I had an interesting discussion about animal control and the issue of cats and bird feeders.  Our cat "Sweetie Pie" is an indoor cat, largely because my hubby is an avid bird lover, but also because cars tend to travel at a fast clip along our road (and I like to have company in my office).

Our feeders attract mourning doves, bluejays, a family of five crows, gold finches, chickadees and song sparrows.  Never a cardinal --- like the feeder belonging to the gentleman I spoke with today.  

He loves his birds.  He's thrilled to have cardinals.  He doesn't care so much for cats that use his feeder as a fast-food take away.

So a shout out to everyone who has a cat as well as neighbours who feed birds.  Might be a good idea to either keep your cat indoors, or well-fed, so it is less inclined to hunt.  A good neighbour is, after all, worth one heck of a lot. It's something we can all aspire to be.