Re: Do Cats Hunt Squirrels?

"Alley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Okay, this is what I'm hoping someone more knowledgable on
> cat nature can help me with. Do cats normally hunt
> squirrels?

I've never know a cat to catch a squirrel, but I imagine there are those who
do.

There are a lot of squirrels in my neighborhood and they are feisty little
beggars and can be quite nasty. The cats in the area (including my own) do
show great interest in them and chase them and on occasions when I've seen
mine get to close, the squirrels have actually made moves in her direction,
which sent her running.

Personally, I think that if a cat and a squirrel ever got into it, there's
be a bloody mess and I don't have any idea which of the two would come out
on top.

As for the "doggie flap", my brother had one installed but took it out not
long after. He often came home to a house full of strange cats, and live
offerings that his cat had brought in, mice, moles and a few birds flying
around.

Anyway, I'll be interested in reading peoples experiences when it comes to
cats and squirrels.

Judy & Matilda.