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Old 07-17-2008, 11:03 PM
 
Location: Miami Beach, FL
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Anyone know why there are approximately 800,000 stray cats in South Beach? I have never lived anywhere with a more out-of-control feral cat situation. They are everywhere! I kinda like it though--it adds to the character of the neighborhood. Stray cats are pretty badass. It's the domesticated cats I really hate.
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Old 07-18-2008, 12:37 AM
 
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I kinda like it though--it adds to the character of the neighborhood. Stray cats are pretty badass. It's the domesticated cats I really hate.
Then what bothers you?
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Old 07-18-2008, 01:53 AM
 
Location: Miami Beach, FL
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Nothing. I was just asking if anyone knows why it got this way. I've never seen a feral cat population even 10% of what I see here.

I know it's not ok to post on the Miami forum unless something is bothering you, but can I do it just this time?
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Old 07-18-2008, 07:23 AM
 
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I know it's not ok to post on the Miami forum unless something is bothering you, but can I do it just this time?
HuH? I know it is hard to believe but you really can post something beside complaints on the Miami Forum.

In many places there are groups who help capture feral cats and have them spayed/neutered or IIRC feed them a birth control in food. Many times they aren't really feral but just pets left behind when someone moves.
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Old 07-18-2008, 08:39 AM
 
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atlantic city has the same thing. they all live under the boardwalk and come out in droves at night. why? tourist areas and beaches dump so much food everywhere so its easy for them to survive. In most places they would just starve or leave to find food.
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Old 07-18-2008, 08:52 AM
 
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Yeah, it's really sad. I used to live on South Beach and would always find 2-3 stray cats sleeping on top of my car when I came out for work in the mornings. I was always afraid of running one over. Many of my neighbors would put food out for them. I really do wonder how SO many got there...?
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Old 07-18-2008, 08:56 AM
 
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its not like somebody brought all of them here. there would be a normal amount but with an unlimited food supply any animal is going to multiply exponentially
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Old 07-18-2008, 04:55 PM
 
Location: Miami Beach, FL
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Yeah, I think they must be reproducing. Why wouldn't they? However I have never come across a litter of kittens, so I have no proof.

I'm glad others have noticed this and that I'm not imagining it. I walk around a lot late at night, and that is when it is most evident. I think they run their scavenger missions more at night, and hide more during day.
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Old 07-18-2008, 08:29 PM
 
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I presume they keep the rat population to a minimum?
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Old 07-19-2008, 04:45 PM
 
Location: Jacksonville,Florida
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That is twice the population of the City of Miami,it is a good thing cats do not know how to use weapons,or they could take over Miami.

They might start calling this area South "Meow" Beach
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