Good to come to the defense of cats (or any animal really). Kudos to you for speaking up, I might well have done the same.

Cats are wonderful companions and, in my opinion, birds should never be kept as pets unless they are able to be free.

Since you are a cat lover and maybe have a kitty, or have kitty tales to tell - how about joining my publication "Catness" as a writer? We'd love to have you.