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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / March 2008Town Puts $5 Bounty On Feral Cats
Captured Animals To Be Euthanized DES MOINES, Iowa -- The tiny southwest Iowa town of Randolph is fed up with wild cats and is offering a $5 bounty for each one If the cats aren't claimed, they will be euthanized. Mayor Vance Trively said Randolph has dozens of feral cats -- and the population keeps growing. The City Council approved the bounty, which went into effect March 1. The mayor said several suggestions have been made, including neutering. But Trively says they'd just end up in the same boat. John Snyder is with the Humane Society of the United States. He doesn't have a problem with humanely euthanizing the cats, but he's concerned about who's catching the cats. He said a feral cat is a formidable opponent and there's the potential for rabies. Snyder says the money would be better used to hire someone who knows what they're doing http://www.local6.com/video/15572923/index.html > Captured Animals To Be Euthanized > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > http://www.local6.com/video/15572923/index.html This has to be about the most asinine plan I've every heard of. Just how long do they think it will be before people start stealing cats from neighboring towns to collect the bounty? And then it will really hit the fan. Jo This is just another sick and wrong thing IMO. WTF is wrong with some 'hoomins'?? I am NOT going to open that link because I'll have bad dreams again. This just makes me so blasted mad I could sspIT!!! What is WRONG with so called 'hoomins'??? Kyla --and wierd Cats. "jofirey" > "Matthew" >> Captured Animals To Be Euthanized >> [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Jo > This is just another sick and wrong thing IMO. WTF is wrong with some > 'hoomins'?? I am NOT going to open that link because I'll have bad dreams [quoted text clipped - 39 lines] > > > Jo Obviously, you don't know what a feral cat is. "Spaying is too little, too late." said to Kyla > Obviously, you don't know what a feral cat is. Oh, but I DO know what a feral cat is. We used to go feed them.. Meow Kyla > "Spaying is too little, too late." said to Kyla > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Meow > Kyla I'm still in doubt that these were really feral cats. > > Captured Animals To Be Euthanized > [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Jo Stealing cats for $5.00? I am a 5th generation cat hater and I wouldn't do that. "Spaying is too little, too late > Stealing cats for $5.00? > I am a 5th generation cat hater and I wouldn't do that. Well if you're a 5th generation cat hater, what are you doing here? We LOVE cats here Kyla --owned by 4 Cats > "Spaying is too little, too late > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Kyla > --owned by 4 Cats Someone cross-posted here and to a group I follow, which led me here. I'm stunned by the freakish glop posted here, and also surprised to find that all of the "cat lover" stereotypes are actually true, in here at least. It got to be like a car accident, you don't want to see, but you somehow have to look. > Captured Animals To Be Euthanized > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > http://www.local6.com/video/15572923/index.html Assinine! How can neutered & spayed cats cause the same problem as ferals that breed indescriminately? And this quote: "John Snyder is with the Humane Society of the United States. He doesn't have a problem with humanely euthanizing the cats, but he's concerned about who's catching the cats." Excuse me? He doesn't have a problem with this?! What's "humane" about euthenizing cats, feral or not, if they aren't severely injured or very ill? Everyone in this group knows (many) ferals can be tamed and make good pets. I have a problem with the HSUS anyway. Just got a bunch of return address labels in the mail from them with my "new" address printed on them. Of course this is a bid for donations. I have several problems with this. #1, why not take the money they're wasting on cutesy address labels and bulk-mail costs and use it for the animals instead? #2 I've never given them any money, but I've gotten tons of address labels from them. #3, I don't live here! LOL Jill >> Captured Animals To Be Euthanized >> [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > > Jill I'm in agreement with you , Jill. Heck, it's not the cats' fault that they're feral. Jeez!!!!!!!!!! May we euthanaize irresponsible pet owners? I'm all for that! kili >>> Captured Animals To Be Euthanized >>> [quoted text clipped - 47 lines] > > kili And maybe some politicians?  SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk >And maybe some politicians? Only some? :-)) Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs >> And maybe some politicians? > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Slave of the Fabulous Furballs Well, not that nice Mr. Darling who gaves us such a lovely budget yesterday. ;o) NURSE, I'm not feeling well. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > Well, not that nice Mr. Darling who gaves us such a lovely budget yesterday. > ;o) > > NURSE, I'm not feeling well. You think you have it bad! I probably subsidise his wardrobe on the "John Lewis list" (as Dave said "700 for a wardrobe?! For that I'd expect a door to Narnia at the back!") with my vices Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs > >> Captured Animals To Be Euthanized > [quoted text clipped - 48 lines] > > kili Any cat owner is irresponsible. Any. "Spaying is too little, too late." . > Any cat owner is irresponsible. Any. YOU obviously know 'nothing' about cats feral or otherwise! You probably have a Pit Bull or something. Cats own US d00d and we like it that way:) Into my 'litterbox' you go Where you will suffer being buried under a mound of used sand!! Go walk your d*g!! Kyla --owned by 4 wonderful Cats > "Spaying is too little, too late." . >> >> Any cat owner is irresponsible. Any. > > YOU obviously know 'nothing' about cats feral or otherwise! Kyla, to whom are you replying? You didn't quote headers so I can't tell. But based on their one simple(ton) sentence I'd say you're feeding a TROLL. Jill > > "Spaying is too little, too late." . > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Jill No, she's actually trying to have some dialogue with a genuine cat- hater. >> "Spaying is too little, too late." . >>> [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Jill Yep it is a troll just a moron from the gossip sites posted here a few months ago as Earls_Music went into my trash file. Just another piece of trash trying to stir up trouble. They love to talk > >> "Spaying is too little, too late." . > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > months ago as Earls_Music went into my trash file. Just another piece of > trash trying to stir up trouble. They love to talk You guys make your own trouble. A couple of comments and questions and all this "loving cat owner" bs goes right out the window. When you cat freaks get like this, my friends and I refer to it as a "hairball hootenanny." A couple of my college professor friends get a real "hoot" out of the whole thing. Here's one for you: The Native Americans never awarded their braves with cat fur. >> May we euthanaize irresponsible pet owners? I'm all for that! >> >> kili > > Any cat owner is irresponsible. Any. How in the world do you figure that? I love my 3 cats and they love me back. Mine are indoor only, they get their shots and their flea medication, they get wet and dry food, they have 2 litterboxes and a boatload of toys. We also feed strays in the neighborhood because I hate to see a skinny cat. I guess I just like most things "fluffy" - including my husband. LOL. Jill, you could send Persia over here any time! :~) kili > >> May we euthanaize irresponsible pet owners? I'm all for that! > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > kili Your beloved strays are stalking bird feeders, spraying and hiding in your neighbors' bushes. Your pet cats are making people physically ill, even those who love them. >> > On Mar 13, 11:33 am, "kilikini" <kiliki...@NOSPAMhotmail.com> >> > wrote: [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Your beloved strays are stalking bird feeders, Thank god. Filthy creatures, birds. Crap all over everything, spread disease, kill people, mess up car windows. They should all be killed; it would save human lives. I have bird traps set up all over my multiple properties. Hey listen, if you want them just post me your address and I will send you as many as you want. I wont even kill them. > spraying and hiding in > your neighbors' bushes. Your pet cats are making people physically > ill, even those who love them. Don't worry. The number of people who do not die from the killer bird poop will more than make up for those that die from the sprayed bushes. Crazy cat lover >>> > On Mar 13, 11:33 am, "kilikini" <kiliki...@NOSPAMhotmail.com> >>> > wrote: [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > > Crazy cat lover you can't take me anywhere.. > >>> > On Mar 13, 11:33 am, "kilikini" <kiliki...@NOSPAMhotmail.com> > >>> > wrote: [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] > > you can't take me anywhere.. Well, with one of those masking tape rollers you might clean up pretty good. >> > Don't worry. The number of people who do not die from the killer >> > bird poop will more than make up for those that die from the [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Well, with one of those masking tape rollers you might clean up pretty > good. Ha! Missed the point, did you? You are actually pretty entertaining seeing as you are not anywhere near as intelligent, funny or annoying as you think you are but keep at it, you might improve. > >> > Don't worry. The number of people who do not die from the killer > >> > bird poop will more than make up for those that die from the [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > seeing as you are not anywhere near as intelligent, funny or annoying as > you think you are but keep at it, you might improve. Moron. >> >> > Don't worry. The number of people who do not die from the killer >> >> > bird poop will more than make up for those that die from the [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Moron. You're not even ashamed of that limp response are you? At least you know your limitations. >>> >> > Don't worry. The number of people who do not die from the killer >>> >> > bird poop will more than make up for those that die from the [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > You're not even ashamed of that limp response are you? At least you know > your limitations. DON'T FEED THE TROLLS >>>> >> > Don't worry. The number of people who do not die from the >>>> >> > killer bird poop will more than make up for those that die [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > DON'T FEED THE TROLLS Calling this one a troll is an unwarranted compliment. It looks like I already made it cry. Kind of sad in a way. >>>>> >> > Don't worry. The number of people who do not die from the >>>>> >> > killer bird poop will more than make up for those that die [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > Calling this one a troll is an unwarranted compliment. It looks like I > already made it cry. Kind of sad in a way. Troll hunting can be fun used to do it all the time in alt.cats if you remember but the pathetic ones are not worth it > >>>>> >> > Don't worry. The number of people who do not die from the > >>>>> >> > killer bird poop will more than make up for those that die [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > Troll hunting can be fun used to do it all the time in alt.cats if you > remember but the pathetic ones are not worth it I think it's agreed that everyone loves a sycophant. Keep at it. When your nose gets brown, you're doing it right. > >>>> >> > Don't worry. The number of people who do not die from the > >>>> >> > killer bird poop will more than make up for those that die [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > Calling this one a troll is an unwarranted compliment. It looks like I > already made it cry. Kind of sad in a way. You aren't much without your meow corner. > >> >> > Don't worry. The number of people who do not die from the killer > >> >> > bird poop will more than make up for those that die from the [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > You're not even ashamed of that limp response are you? At least you know > your limitations. You're an amateur suckfoot, and you know it. > Snyder says the money would be better used to hire someone who knows what > they're doing The money would be better spent on a trap-neuter-release program. > > Snyder says the money would be better used to hire someone who knows what > > they're doing > > The money would be better spent on a trap-neuter-release program. Hi Dan, I agree with this. Especially if it were TNR of the people responsible for this problem. Having said that, I do agree that trapping feral and other homeless cats is not for just anybody and puts the trappers, as well as the cats, at risk of injury. I find this whole program as presented to be terribly sad and upsetting as well as foolish. Annie > Hi Dan, > I agree with this. Especially if it were TNR of the people [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Annie Agreed. Since the town that's doing this is just an hour or so away from me, I'm going to see if I can't find an animal rescue group who might be willing to sponsor a TNR program. Dan > > Hi Dan, > > I agree with this. Especially if it were TNR of the people [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > going to see if I can't find an animal rescue group who might be willing > to sponsor a TNR program. It is unfortunate, but I think you will find that the residents of that town are protected by state law. Will in New Haven -- > Dan > > Snyder says the money would be better used to hire someone who knows what > > they're doing > > The money would be better spent on a trap-neuter-release program. Now somebody's talkin'! Good Post. "Spaying is too little, too late." > On Mar 13, 7:56 am, Daniel Mahoney >> > Snyder says the money would be better used to hire someone who knows [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Now somebody's talkin'! Good Post. Daniel is very wise :)
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