My cat killed a poor Mourning Dove and brought it under the dining table.

[bamademo]

I threw it into the woods and Tyler found it and ate it. He then ralphed it up in my bedroom floor. I have a weak stomach and vomited up for 5 minutes after I cleaned it up.

[DeepBlueC]

1. thanks for sharing

:puke: It must be something going around.

[MajorChode]

2. I guess he thought you were having squab for dinner

[semillama]

3. There are a couple of options to make sure there's not a repeat performance

1. Keep your cat inside. In my opinion, as a long-time cat owner and bird watcher, this is the best option. If your cat killed a mourning dove, it's a sure bet there's dozens of other birds he's killed that he never wanted to give to you as a gift. It's best for the cat, and best for the birds. Plus, you never know when coyotes will move into your neighborhood and start snacking on the outdoor cats (or Great Horned Owls, for that matter). Also, it reduces the chance your cat will pick up a disease, parasites, or get hit by a car.

If you just can't bear keeping your cat inside, then:

2. Put a collar with a bell on your cat. The bell will warn birds and small mammals that your cat is there. It won't protect your cat from predators, disease or cars, though.

Good luck, whatever you decide to do.