I live in the city and we have major problems with neighborhood cats also. They roam free. They are nice and friendly but they do destroy the neighborhood gardens, lay on people's vehicles (scratch them), get into the trash, mark areas, fight with each other and kill other animals. I also would like to add that it is VERY dangerous for a pregnant woman to be around cat urine/fecies. It causes a toxic condition that can lead to miscarriage. A woman from my neighborhood contracted it while pregnant. She doesn't have any pets and was digging her garden where the cats had been going to the bathroom. I'm sorry for Melissa's loss but animals really should be kept inside or on a leash for their safety and for other people. It's just plain respect. Melissa suffered the loss of a cat and my neighbor lost a baby. For those of you who would like something done, you can call animal control and they will make visits to people who leave their animals roam free. They've taken a few from my neighborhood. Have a good day Butler. I enjoy everyone's posts.