AFTER reading your piece about cats being poisoned in the Monksmead area, firstly I would say I do not like cats, but the deliberate poisoning should not be tolerated. However, when I had shoved through my door an RSPCA booklet telling me what I should and should not do in my own garden to protect other householders'  pets, I was stunned. What right does anyone have to tell me I should not do this or use that, just in case someone lets their cat wander. I belive if you buy or take on the responsibility of a pet cat, dog, bird or fish,  it is your responsibility to care for it and part of that is not to allow it to be a bother to your neighbours.  I should not have to clean up my garden before my grandchildren go out to play or before I go to tidy up my plants, or cut the lawn. If a dog fouls the owner must clean up after it or run the risk of a fine. Why should a cat owner just kick it out to foul any place? I think it is time cat owners kept their pet indoors or put a run in the garden much as for a rabbit. By doing this the play areas would be cleaner and safer, as cats pass on as many illness as dogs. We would not be cleaning up for others and the wildlife would be better off. As pointed out in a survey by Exeter university concerning the number of truly wild animals killed by cats,  the numbers are quite extraordinary. I would say the whole enviroment would be better off with a reduction in cat numbers. It should also be made illegal to own a cat that is not spayed and cats should be a house pet , not left to roam. It is all too easy to feed the cat, put it out then go to work or shopping and not have to clean up after it when you get home. A resident of Monksmead