Cuddly killers, how house cats are an enviormental threat.

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I found a dead cardinal in our yard recently. I suspect our tabby killed it, though I did find the bird in a different area than where he normally brings us his "gifts." He's killed a couple of smallish-medium sized rats and a couple squirrels, this was the first bird that I've seen. He's belled, but if he did kill this bird, then obviously the bell isn't doing any good :-( poor birdy... bad kitty... but if we keep him inside he goes nuts, tearing up furniture, carpets, and he has a special thing for shredding the toilet paper. He's the first cat I've ever owned who insists on going outside regularly, and I've had several cats over the years.