Dear Hawker,

I did take your "Ha, ha" as irony and I didn't take offense at anything you've said. I am sorry that I have gotten into the personal, but it is a subject very close to my heart, so it is hard not to.

I am very sorry about your cat and the chickens and it is nature. I am not making a judgement call, but that is one reason why my cats have all been indoor cats or in and out in an enclosed run for many years, as I just couldn't stand the heartbreak.

I think I've said what I meant here and it is time for me to bow out. Thanks for the discussion.

kat