Charges of public intoxication, disorderly conduct and simple assault were filed against a Des Moines woman on Wednesday after she allegedly yelled at neighbors and tossed a cat at them from a balcony.

Clearly, this illustrates the need for common-sense cat control. One cat a month. Small, easily concealable cats sold only after background check and waiting period. Assault cats limited to police and the military only.

And certainly Washington should close the cathouse loophole.