Re: ‘Microchip our cats, just like the dogs have to be' (The Weekend Sun, May 27).

A Thompson's letter on cats wandering at night has a very valid point. We have all been kept awake at night by the howling of the romantic male or the territory disputes leaving fur all over the front lawn. My little darling goes to bed with the cat door locked to save her from wandering dogs and cat fights at 10pm. Simple problem, easily solved. Get a cat door and keep them in at night. Registration and microchipping will mean lots more council staff will need to be employed. Oh please save us from that scenario. Cat owners do need to be more responsible.

E Holland, Otumoetai.