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Originally Posted by IliketoPuck
Is everyone too scared of social interaction that they can't knock on the door of the neighbours and explain to them the situation in a calm, adult manner?
Nope, the best way is clearly to just poison/kill the animal and ask questions later. Glad to know you guys are out there protecting the streets.
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From the original poster:
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Originally Posted by Frankster
They have talked to their neighbors about this issue many times with absolutely no compromise coming from the other side. They continue to let their cats roam free.
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So now what? By-law enforcement refuses to do anything because the cats are "licensed." So you're left with few options. Taking it to the pound (or SPCA) will likely eventually lead to death anyways and it runs the risk of the neighbor getting his/his mom's cat back and the cycle starts all over.
Taking the cat out to the country to fend for itself is pretty cruel considering what a coyote would do to it... or the elements. A 22 is quick and painless and you can think of the
tuna-antifreeze casserole as its last supper. 
At a certain point, people get fed up. If I was the original poster, I would be making sure the cat took a dirt nap and wouldn't feel bad for a second. Not everyone is responsible like you and keep their housepets in their houses. Those that feel a right to let a cat wonder at will and crap where it pleases won't have that cat for very long.