Could they survive like this on average?

[Spiderman]

I wouldn't mind cats eating all of the rodents mice and rats which have caused plagues in the past. However, it's sad when they kill Birds or reptiles.

 

[74x12]

I wouldn't mind cats eating all of the rodents mice and rats which have caused plagues in the past. However, it's sad when they kill Birds or reptiles.

Well, if you let that many cats out; then surely it would be a catastrophe!

It was fleas that spread the bubonic plague. But yes rats did carry fleas; so they were part of the problem.

 

[Hockeycowboy]

Back when I lived in Montana and there were mountains and woods all over the place, one of the things I wanted to do was rescue as many dogs and cats from kill shelters and let them go deep in the woods and the mountains, leaving them some food of course.

Would they be able to on average survive very long in the woods or the mountains in your opinion?

I just hate hearing those encaged animals bark and meow in agony, but would not want to condemn them to a worse fate of starvation.

However, some of them might be able to survive. I wonder if they would stay together and reproduce. It's something I've always wanted to do because they might live very interesting lives, start colonies, and display some intriguing behaviors in the wild.

They might really appreciate the freedom and environment. Perhaps someone at RF can try it? Of course, not if it is illegal.

I think you and I would get along fine!

 

[Hockeycowboy]

I've never had a dog or cat. Just snakes, scorpions, and tarantulas.

I've got a corn snake right now. She's close to 6 feet long, and 14 1/2 yrs.old.

 

[74x12]

Well, if you let that many cats out; then surely it would be a catastrophe!

It was fleas that spread the bubonic plague. But yes rats did carry fleas; so they were part of the problem.

Yeah ... that would be a catastrophe.