Shadetree,
cats smothering infants is nothing new, to me its negligence/complacency not just an accident.
just like little kids drowning in backyard pools or bathtubs while the parents or minders are home.
another is parents running over their kids in the drive.
I would not have a cat in the house with an infant at home.
Having a pit is a gamble. Sometimes ya win, sometimes ya lose. That's not an accident. It's a known risk.
