01 April 2008

Prank or Reality?

If this isn't an April Fool's joke, I'm not certain I want to know: Swiss Cats Hunted for Pelts

Joke or not, our cats will remain indoor-only cats!

6 comments:

The Big Finn said...

I've read about this before, and I don't think it's a joke.
Fortunately, our King has been an indoor cat for the past 17.5 years, so I don't think he has much to worry about. Plus, seeing how much the beast sheds, I don't think his pelt would be in much demand for a coat anyway.

Global Librarian said...

I was afraid it was real. The New York Times is not known for their joking.

Kirk said...

I read that yesterday and have to admit I was flabbergasted (it never occurred to me that it might be a joke). I'm no cat lover (except for TBF & Mrs. TBF's King, of course), but I would have to draw the line at allowing them to be hunted. And after seeing one of our local field cats catch a pigeon, I figure they do the Swiss a public service...

Sara said...

another vote for not a joke, this has been in the french swiss and french papers for a bit (our cats are inside only!). of course in our apartment building someone put up a sign saying that you should keep your cats inside because it is the research scientists who are stealing them to do experiments on, i had to laugh...

Global Librarian said...

Sara -- was it an ironical laugh? Or an evil, mad scientist laugh?

Princess Cat's Pajamas said...

I've seen it on the Swiss and French news several times during the fall and winter... unfortunately, not a joke. :(