[GovernmentShrinker]

Depending on the jurisdiction, cats often do have the legal right to roam free if they are spayed/neutered and have a current rabies vaccination. I made sure when I bought my house that the local laws allowed cats to roam free.

[Constitution Day]

How special for those jurisdictions.
I was aware of those laws, but I knew my comment #12 would strike a nerve. :)

That's why we use Havahart traps on our family farm...a stray animal's rights stop at our property line.
Same goes for dogs.

My attitude is simple: pet owners should keep their animals out of my yard and off our farm and we'll get along fine.

Cordially,
CD

[Kaylee Frye]

Also check HOA/ROA rules. It may be legal according to the law, but not according to the homeowner's association. I'm still fuzzy as to how our cop neighbor thinks he can fine us for our little kitties outside, since it's legal, but against ROA rules. Still, if he complained enough the ROA would fine us anyway, so our kitties are getting fat inside. :(