Whatever the nomenclature, if a pet repeatedly kills wild animals that's just not acceptable A dog that uncontrollably kills wildlife would not be allowed outs

Whatever the nomenclature, if a pet repeatedly kills wild animals that's just not acceptable A dog that uncontrollably kills wildlife would not be allowed outside unleashed, and where I live can (legally) be shot by the next hunter that sees it. Yes, nature can be brutal. But pets are not part of nature, they are part of civilisation. A dog shitting on the sidewalk could also be called "natural". But it creates a problem, so we try to prevent it. Cats and every other pet has to be held to the same standard. The owner has to prevent the pet from creating a problem. If a pet can not be held in any way that doesn't harm the pet but is also compatible with other humans, other pets, other peoples property or wildlife: please don't get that pet. (As I see it indoor cats can be very happy animals and exercise their hunting instincts with toys just fine, and I'm not arguing about cats, just about pets in general)