Feral Failure or Future?

When the problem seems overwhelming, try a different alternative. See what happens.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is planning to kill feral cats on the isle of San Nicolas. The idea is that the cats — who, obviously, didn't swim 60 miles off coast and are the descendants of lost or misplaced kitties from the Navy folk who've live there — are great predators and are killing the "native" birds and other animals. To many, it seems a harsh solution. To others, it seems a great waste of money. Some don't see the point of killing one type of predator and not another.

Given the strength and adamance of the opposition — including the Humane Society of the United States — it's a situation that will be long and drawn out. [Look for particular protests to build around National Feral Cat Day, Oct. 16]

But maybe they should call a pyschic to help get the cats to behave. A Virginia pet psychic is helping clean up a local feral cat colony. And another pet psychic is being credited (somewhat begrudgingly) with help in cleaning up the behavior problems of kitty pets.

So, rather than fight ferally, call the pet psychics in. Maybe they can see the future?