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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / February 2005Scary cat incident - LONG
Hi there: I had a very upsetting afternoon. I can't remember the last time I've seen a stray cat around here. I've lived in the neighbourhood for 8 years and we've never had one. Sam and I came home after lunch today to find a stray tabby, an unneutered male, stalking the cats. He attacked first Chester, then Otis. They ran away and he chased them down. He was violent and persistent and wouldn't be chased off by me. At one point, he had Chester down doing some serious damage and Otis jumped him - we then had three cats going at it at once. Otis ran away, the cat chased him to the backyard, and by the time I got there, he had Otis pinned. Yelling, stamping on the ground, and chasing him did not deter him. It was terrifying as he seemed hell bent on really hurting them. I got the back door opened and Otis ran in with his tail between his legs. Chester had run away. It was very very upsetting. I've never seen anything like it - he would take 6 foot runs at the cats and knock them over and seemed like he was fighting to the death. I'd chase him off and he'd go around me to come back at the cats. He was unstoppable. After his fight, the tabby lied down in the dirt in the front garden, I ran in with muddy boots to get some food, and I lured him into the garage with the food. I phoned the SPCA who said that they wouldn't come and get him. I had to either catch him and take him to a vet clinic or they would ask me to release the cat and they'd try to trap it. I got the cat in the carrier but TED didn't want an unneutered male in the clinic overnight with his clinic cat's elimination issues. The SPCA wouldn't pick him up until the next day. So, Sam and I took him up to the SPCA. He was unneutered, had no tattoo and nor was he chipped. He jumped out like a friendly cat and they were suspicious that he was really my cat and I was trying to avoid the surrender fee. I asked that, if the cat was surrendered back to someone in my neighbourhood, that they give them my phone number. If the cat is returned in fewer than 4 days, the SPCA does not have the right to insist that it be neutered and I wanted the chance to tell the owners that if they didn't neuter him, we'd have problems and I'd have to call animal control. At that point, the woman set into me about having my cats outside - I didn't bother getting into the long saga of why the boys are allowed out. They were suspicious and nasty. They didn't even say thank you about bringing him in. I need to write them a letter. I got home and found that Chester wasn't able to walk on his front right leg. $115 later, the puncture wound in his armpit has been shaved and cleaned out, he's had a shot of anti-inflammatory medicine and he's had a shot of antibiotics. Pilling him twice a day for 8 days is now required. Ugh. He's feeling better now. Otis has been laying on the bed for 7 hours and hasn't got up to eat. I keep trying to get him up but he won't budge. I've felt him over and I can't find any obvious wounds. If he's not cheerful by tomorrow AM, I'll take him to TED's. If he does have puncture wounds, he'll need to be treated with antibiotics right away. Between seeing my cats suffer a prolonged attack by an aggressive cat and being suspiciously and nastily handled by the SPCA, it was a pretty emotional event. I've donated hundreds of dollars to them and it rubbed me the wrong way. The little tabby guy was quite sweet when by himself. I think he was just doing what his hormones told him to do. I can't fathom where he came from - appeared to be well fed and in good shape. I hope he finds a home and that he doesn't get re-homed back to some irresponsible person in my neighbourhood. Any spare purrs for the boys to get back to themselves (and Otis to get his confidence back) would be appreciated. I wish I'd taken Otis to the vet tonight too - I just couldn't find any wounds and its so expensive. Now I won't sleep for worrying about him. Last night and the night before it was Sam's croup, the night before that the alarm kept malfunctioning while my husband was away on business ... you get the picture. Susan M Otis and Chester Purrs for Otis, Chester, and your frazzled nerves. Also purrs to that tom cat that he gets a responsible hoomin for himself. Yowie > Hi there: > [quoted text clipped - 71 lines] > Susan M > Otis and Chester [[Purrs for Otis, Chester, and your frazzled nerves. Also purrs to that tom cat that he gets a responsible hoomin for himself. Yowie]] What Yowie said. I hope that SPCA adopts the policy that the Morris Animal Refuge in Philadelphia (PA, USA) has now: if a pet is not fixed when you choose to adopt it, the adoption fee is a bit higher and they will arrange to have the surgery performed BEFORE you take the pet home. If all shelters could do that, they'd never adopt out another intact tomcat and the risk of seeing this happen again would be reduced. I agree with you that you should write them a letter. It sounds to me like the people you were dealing with today are a LOT less familiar with feline behavior than they should be. I realize that they've probably seen their share of humans coming in and trying to scam them out of a surrender fee. But YOU aren't one of those humans, particularly not after having donated money to them over the years, and they should have realized that your description of the cat's behavior was consistent with what an intact tom would do. The staff could use a few lessons on both people skills and feline behavior. I hope that Otis and Chester, and you and all the human family members, are feeling better ASAP. Donna, Captain, and Stanley > I hope that SPCA adopts the policy that the Morris Animal Refuge in > Philadelphia (PA, USA) has now: if a pet is not fixed when you choose to > adopt it, the adoption fee is a bit higher and they will arrange to have > the surgery performed BEFORE you take the pet home. If all shelters could > do that, they'd never adopt out another intact tomcat and the risk of > seeing this happen again would be reduced. They do have this policy. They just can't legally snip a cat that hasn't been given up to the shelter in the first few days. There is a four day hold period where the owner can claim the cat and still walk out with it unneutered. After that time, the animal is considered to be legally surrendered and the shelter will not let any cat, virtually no matter how young, to leave the sheltered un-fixed. > I agree with you that you should write them a letter. It sounds to me like > the people you were dealing with today are a LOT less familiar with feline [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > would do. The staff could use a few lessons on both people skills and > feline behavior. I was really upset. I think that they must get very jaded very quickly working where they do though. Even I was doubtful of the 20-something girls behind me. They were carrying a very very old and thin cat - I had to wonder if they couldn't afford the euthanasia fee or something. That shows how shallow I am! That being said, don't you think, even if people lie to you, that its better that they bring the animal to the shelter rather than to dump them??? Especially since its about to get really cold again. Anyway, its probably hard to maintain the assumption of innocence but they should probably work at it. Thank you! Susan M Otis and Chester > Hi there: SNIPPAGE. I asked that, if the cat was surrendered > back to someone in my neighbourhood, that they give them my phone number. > If the cat is returned in fewer than 4 days, the SPCA does not have the [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > are allowed out. They were suspicious and nasty. They didn't even say > thank you about bringing him in. I need to write them a letter. I'd say so. They too, might have been having a bad day, but they might have given you the benefit of the doubt. > I got home and found that Chester wasn't able to walk on his front right > leg. $115 later, the puncture wound in his armpit has been shaved and > cleaned out, he's had a shot of anti-inflammatory medicine and he's had a > shot of antibiotics. Pilling him twice a day for 8 days is now required. > Ugh. He's feeling better now. Poor Chester! And your poor wallet. I know all too well about costly vet trips after the past two months. I hope his leg feels better in the morning. > Otis has been laying on the bed for 7 hours and hasn't got up to eat. I > keep trying to get him up but he won't budge. I've felt him over and I > can't find any obvious wounds. If he's not cheerful by tomorrow AM, I'll > take him to TED's. If he does have puncture wounds, he'll need to be > treated with antibiotics right away. I hope it's just retroactive fright, and that he's not actually injured. It's bruising to a cat's dignity to be attacked by a stranger on his own turf! > Between seeing my cats suffer a prolonged attack by an aggressive cat and > being suspiciously and nastily handled by the SPCA, it was a pretty > emotional event. I've donated hundreds of dollars to them and it rubbed me > the wrong way. I don't blame you in the least! I'd sure be mad. Especially when you were TRYING to act responsibly toward both your own cats, AND the tabby. To be lectured when you're seeking help is hard. > The little tabby guy was quite sweet when by himself. I think he was just > doing what his hormones told him to do. I can't fathom where he came from - > appeared to be well fed and in good shape. I hope he finds a home and that > he doesn't get re-homed back to some irresponsible person in my > neighbourhood. I hope he gets rehomed to a responsible, loving person who will neuter him promptly. And if he's a runaway, I hope his owners will learn an important lesson. > Any spare purrs for the boys to get back to themselves (and Otis to get his > confidence back) would be appreciated. I wish I'd taken Otis to the vet [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Susan M > Otis and Chester Purrs, head-butts and soothing scritches to both Otis and Chester. I hope everyone at your place sleeps much better tonight. Melissa :: Hi there: :: [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] :: Sam and I came home after lunch today to find a stray tabby, an :: unneutered male, stalking the cats. He attacked first Chester, then :: Otis. They ran away and he chased them down. He was violent and :: persistent and wouldn't be chased off by me. At one point, he had :: Chester down doing some serious damage and Otis jumped him - we then :: had three cats going at it at once. Otis ran away, the cat chased :: him to the backyard, and by the time I got there, he had Otis [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] :: upsetting. I've never seen anything like it - he would take 6 foot :: runs at the cats and knock them over and seemed like he was fighting :: to the death. I'd chase him off and he'd go around me to come back :: at the cats. He was unstoppable. :: :: After his fight, the tabby lied down in the dirt in the front :: garden, I ran in with muddy boots to get some food, and I lured him :: into the garage with the food. I phoned the SPCA who said that they :: wouldn't come and get him. I had to either catch him and take him to :: a vet clinic or they would ask me to release the cat and they'd try :: to trap it. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] :: my cat and I was trying to avoid the surrender fee. I asked that, :: if the cat was surrendered back to someone in my neighbourhood, that :: they give them my phone number. If the cat is returned in fewer than :: 4 days, the SPCA does not have the right to insist that it be :: neutered and I wanted the chance to tell the owners that if they [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] :: are allowed out. They were suspicious and nasty. They didn't even :: say thank you about bringing him in. I need to write them a letter. :: I got home and found that Chester wasn't able to walk on his front :: right leg. $115 later, the puncture wound in his armpit has been [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] :: Otis has been laying on the bed for 7 hours and hasn't got up to :: eat. I keep trying to get him up but he won't budge. I've felt him :: over and I can't find any obvious wounds. If he's not cheerful by :: tomorrow AM, I'll take him to TED's. If he does have puncture :: wounds, he'll need to be treated with antibiotics right away. :: :: Between seeing my cats suffer a prolonged attack by an aggressive :: cat and being suspiciously and nastily handled by the SPCA, it was a :: pretty emotional event. I've donated hundreds of dollars to them :: and it rubbed me the wrong way. [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] :: its so expensive. Now I won't sleep for worrying about him. Last :: night and the night before it was Sam's croup, the night before that :: the alarm kept malfunctioning while my husband was away on business :: ... you get the picture. :: :: Susan M :: Otis and Chester Oh man, that sounds like a nightmare day! I think you should write a letter to the SPCA, there's no reason for them to treat you like that, totally unacceptable. I wonder if the unneutered tomcat belongs to one of those people who think that their totally indoor cat will never get out? Or maybe they're new in the neighbourhood? If he gets claimed, I sure hope his hoomins will neuter him and that he doesn't bother your cats anymore. Purrs for poor Otis and Chester and also for your nerves and wallet. -- Britta Sandpaper kisses, a cuddle and a purr. I have an alarm clock that's covered in fur! Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album > Hi there: > > I had a very upsetting afternoon. I can't remember the last time I've seen > a stray cat around here. I've lived in the neighbourhood for 8 years and > we've never had one. (snip of rotten day) We're sending healing purrs for Chester, feel-better purrs for Otis, and soothing purrs for you. We are considering sending the contents of the litterbox to the people at the SPCA, but we probably should just encourage you to send a letter instead. We also send purrs for the tabby guy, hoping he finds himself a good home with people who will take better care of him. ------ Krista > Hi there: > > I had a very upsetting afternoon. <snip> Purrs to your boys. Write to the director of the SPCA and the person in charge of intakes. They need to know how you were treated. I hope the little fella finds a new home sans gonads. -L. (((((((((Susan))))))))) Purrs for you, Otis, and Chester, and purrs that the tabby gets a good home with someone who will take proper care of him. Joy > Hi there: > [quoted text clipped - 71 lines] > Susan M > Otis and Chester Susan, what an awful time of it you've had! that stray could have killed your catsand nobody was any help at all,I'm afraid I would really have done my block!and I would have let them know in no uncertain terms about those donations, what kind of a place is thatWilson and I are sending elephant sizePurrs to allof youSam to be feeling better Chesters leg to heal quickly Otis to be eatingandback to his usual self and you for the stress you must be feeling. Andjust as many brickbats to the Vet and SPCA for their unfeeling non-action you could do with some hugs. {{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}} Jean.P. > Hi there: > [quoted text clipped - 71 lines] > Susan M > Otis and Chester Purrs on the way all the way around - for Chester to do well on the meds, for Otis to be fine by now, Sam to get over his croup, the alarm to start acting right, etc. And, some hisspits to the way your SPCA acted  SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy and Little Bit stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html Susan, I'm so sorry to hear about your ordeal, I sure know how you must feel. We're sending lots of purrs for both boys to recover quickly and homing purrs for the tabby cat. Victor SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com That's horrible!! Especially about the SPCA. I would be writing a REALLY long mad letter to them and I would illustrate that your money will NOT be contributing to them anymore. Mega mega purrs that the boys get over this. I would have Otis to the vet tomorrow anyway because it sounds like there may be a problem there too. Gosh that is awful ::( >I had a very upsetting afternoon. What an awful ordeal for you, and for Otis and Chester. Calming purrs headed your way, and hopes for kinder and more serene future for you all. We had a similar situation here a year ago, an entire summer of nasty visits by a grey feral we dubbed Diablo. After numerous visits to the vet, we had to curtail our cats' time outdoors, checking first to see if Diablo was in the vicinity, then sit outside with ours to supervise. Diablo was not so "determined" to attack as your visitor was - no one could get near him to even *try* to catch him. Our next-door neighbor put out food for him, which only encouraged him to return. Every outdoor cat in the neighborhood got mauled. For other reasons, we've had to make Hobo and Speckles indoor-only. Sadly, some time later, Diablo's body was found on a nearby street. I felt badly about that, as much as I hated his "temperament" I was upset at the outcome. Bottom line, we hope all goes well now for the stray cat and especially for you and yours. Jeanne >>I had a very upsetting afternoon. > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > upset at the outcome. Bottom line, we hope all goes well now for the > stray cat and especially for you and yours. Oh, poor Diablo. I hate to see that happen to any kitty - I wish they all could be inside-only kitties, that's really the only way to keep them safe from cars, other animals, cruel humans, and disease. Hugs, CatNipped > Jeanne >Oh, poor Diablo. I hate to see that happen to any kitty - Yes, I know. I felt particularly sorry for the mean old rascal because he'd never known love, over and over he was shooed away and had everything from sticks to walnuts thrown at him. He couldn't accept affection even when offered. He must have been terribly frightened as well. I cried for him when he met a violent end. Jeanne >>Oh, poor Diablo. I hate to see that happen to any kitty - > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Jeanne Aw, now I'm crying again (don't worry, not your fault - I cry every time I think of a homeless kitty, without love, without food, without shelter, dying *WAY* too young in fear and in pain - ACK, why is there such cruelty in our world???!!!). Hugs, CatNipped Calming purrs coming to you Susan, I am glad you came home when you did. Purrs also for Otis and Chester that they are feeling better soon. Keep us updated. >Hi there: > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >Sam and I came home after lunch today to find a stray tabby, an unneutered >male, stalking the cats. Ahh, so sorry. Purrs for your poor nerves, your kitties, and for that territorial little fellow to chill out and find a real home. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com > Hi there: > > I had a very upsetting afternoon. Sorry about your upset, Susan. Purrs for everyone to calm down, for the cats to be themselves again and for the poor tomcat to find a good forever home. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki Purrs for calming your nerves and for the injured kitties (even if it's only, hopefully, their ego that was injured). And purrs that the tom gets a snip and a good home. Hugs, CatNipped > Hi there: > [quoted text clipped - 73 lines] > Susan M > Otis and Chester This brings up an interesting general question -- how to deal with a cat fight, or an individual demented cat, when, in one's estimate of the situation, the cat MUST be captured. The worst personal experience was with my own Chatterley (RB). We had been having major household renovations, and she got out through a temporary hole. For 3 weeks, we saw her, confused about where her home was, although wandering around the edges. She'd occasionally come close enough to eat offered food. While Chatterley was an excellent household mouser, her outdoor hunting skills were clearly not up to keeping her fed. Normally an elegant Russian-Blue type, she was wasting to skin and bones. Eventually, things worked out such that she was under one of our cars, and seemed to be staying there for a while. Given the space there, it was impossible to put a blanket over her or any of the traditional means. So, I armored as best as I could. I put on a leather welder's jacket and arm-length gauntlets, as well as goggles, and a respirator just to protect my nose and mouth. I crawled under the car, and grabbed her, refusing to let go. There wasn't room to turn over, so I backed out, then, to keep control, rolled over clutching her to my chest. At that point, I had adequate leverage to get her into the open carrier and into the house. I took some scratches on gaps in my armor, but it worked. That was just one malnourished and medium-sized cat. Were it an actual cat fight, I'm wondering what I might do. I know techniques for taking down and restraining violent humans, both in psychiatric and security situations, and, sadly, for closing with a violent guard dog. None of these will work with smaller cats. I don't think I'd stand and watch one of mine being mauled by such as the tabby. Yes, I'd put on protective clothing, and try to grab my cat(s). If that didn't work, I ask myself how I'd feel about the horrible situation of having to do violence to the aggressor. At some point, that might be necessary, although I might try first to restrain him. Having had to do things such as move into fires to put them out, or deal with messy trauma situations, I think I could find it in me not to stand by. It just saddens me that I can imagine scenarios where the only solution might be to hurt or kill a cat. > This brings up an interesting general question -- how to deal with a cat > fight, or an individual demented cat, when, in one's estimate of the [quoted text clipped - 39 lines] > by. It just saddens me that I can imagine scenarios where the only > solution might be to hurt or kill a cat. The best thing I know of to stop a cat fight is water. If you have a hose handy, turn it on them. This might seem cruel in cold weather to the cat who won't be coming inside with you, but it's much safer for you and safer for your cats too (and then try to capture the soaked agressor if you can with a humane trap). Hugs, CatNipped As I understand the best thing is a water hose if one is available. I know you sure don't try and grab them, but it is so instinctual it would be hard not to! > This brings up an interesting general question -- how to deal with a cat > fight, or an individual demented cat, when, in one's estimate of the [quoted text clipped - 39 lines] > by. It just saddens me that I can imagine scenarios where the only > solution might be to hurt or kill a cat. Oh, Susan, major purrs coming for you and your family, furred and bare--I don't know why things always go to h*ll when the DHs leave town but it happens here, too. Please keep us updated on Otis and Chester and you should write a letter to the SPCA -- they should not have treated you like that. Hugs, too. Christine > Hi there: > [quoted text clipped - 71 lines] > Susan M > Otis and Chester Susan, purrs and prayers that Otis and Chester are ok all the way and that the feral boy calms down. Boo to the SPCA for harassing you about the feral, they have no right to do that. I would write them a letter expressing my unhappiness about being treated that way. You are a kind soul. Jazz & his mama > Hi there: > [quoted text clipped - 71 lines] > Susan M > Otis and Chester SignatureIrulan from the stars we came, to the stars we return from now until the end of time. > Hi there: > > I had a very upsetting afternoon. I can't remember the last time I've seen > a stray cat around here. I've lived in the neighbourhood for 8 years and > we've never had one. [snip] > Any spare purrs for the boys to get back to themselves (and Otis to get his > confidence back) would be appreciated. I wish I'd taken Otis to the vet [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Susan M Otis and Chester Purrs incoming. I would be freaked out, too. And you should definitely write a note to the shelter manager about the fact that they're being rude to the very people trying to help them in their mission. Signaturemonique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* Not to freak anyone out, but, have your kitties had rabies shots? It just occurred to me there could be a medical reason for the abnormally aggressive behavior. Signaturemonique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* Thanks Monique - yes, my cats are vaccinated for rabies and other things and are scrupulously up to date. The cat was very aggressive so I was worried that he was sick as well. Vaccinations are not a total guarantee, although I understand that the rabies is pretty effective, but I'm glad that they were up to date. I think that the tabby had been around people enough to think that he wouldn't be harmed by them but I thought that he was just plain in the throes of being an unneutered young tom trying to survive. We live very close to an Indian reservation and there are several organizations just devoted to picking up animals that stray from there - typically not fixed, fed properly and generally left to fend for themselves. I wouldn't be surprised if Mr. Tabby came from there. I felt terrible taking him to the SPCA since it is a kill facility. It just happened so fast and my attitude towards him changed so radically from "I wonder who the poor guy belongs to" to "you hurt my cats and I am taking you away from here" ... and yet I think he might be okay if he gets neutered and a very loving family to socialize him more. He didn't know what a cat carrier was - let me drop him in just fine. He liked to be sociable but didn't purr or anything. It breaks my heart. Susan M Otis and Chester > Not to freak anyone out, but, have your kitties had rabies shots? It just > occurred to me there could be a medical reason for the abnormally > aggressive > behavior. Hi Susan, Don't know if this might help with perspective but when we first got Tucker he was wild, scared of everything, and felt that everything needed to be defended against, preferrably with tooth and claw; hence, how I got bit when I first met him and he got scared and startled by Robin coming up behind us outside. It took definite coaching online for me to learn how to socialize this poor guy and it took time. It's over a year later now and he is loving and sweet with Celeste and I and okay with Byron and Alex but he still is socially inept when it comes to interacting with our other cats and he definitely is not liked by any of them. At times, I have to do what I mentioned in a post to Yowie about putting Tucker in a 'time out" when he does behavior that is out of bounds (put him in another room to cool off for a little while and then I let him out for another chance); we have an uneasy peace here but we do the best we can. You might consider seeing if there's a feral rescue group in your area that would take him; it would involve some effort but you never know and you might find someone who'd be willing to work with him.) Christine > Thanks Monique - yes, my cats are vaccinated for rabies and other things and > are scrupulously up to date. The cat was very aggressive so I was worried [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > just devoted to picking up animals that stray from there - typically not > fixed, fed properly and generally left to fend for themselves. I wouldn't > be surprised if Mr. Tabby came from there. > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > aggressive > > behavior. > I felt terrible taking him to the SPCA since it is a kill facility. It just > happened so fast and my attitude towards him changed so radically from "I [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > carrier was - let me drop him in just fine. He liked to be sociable but > didn't purr or anything. It breaks my heart. Poor kitty. If that's the only shelter in the area, though, what can you do? You don't want to keep a cat who can cause that kind of damage in your house, and even if you did, what then? At least at the shelter, he has the chance that someone will see him and take him. Signaturemonique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* > Thanks Monique - yes, my cats are vaccinated for rabies and other things and > are scrupulously up to date. The cat was very aggressive so I was worried > that he was sick as well. Glad to hear your cats are up on their shots. It crossed my mind too that the cat might be sick when I read about his very aggressive behaviour. We're purring that he finds a good home. Don't feel bad about taking him to a shelter. You did much more for him than most people would, and the best you could in a bad situation. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki Purrs on the way. Ann > Hi there: > [quoted text clipped - 73 lines] > Susan M > Otis and Chester I'm so very sorry to hear about all the problems you and your kitties are having. Lots and lots of purrs and best wishes for Otis and Chester and lots and lots of hugs for you, Susan, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > Hi there: > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Susan M > Otis and Chester Really sorry to hear about all your troubles. Purrs for a good outcome. Yes, as a significant contributor I'd say send the SPCA a stiff warning: that's no way to treat a caring adult. In the UK there's a specialist cat rescue society (Cats' Protection): is there similar in Canada you could divert funds to? I'm sure you're right about the tabby's assertive behaviour: my boys have been attacked right under my nose in the safety of the back yard by marauding Toms (both gone RB after arguing with wheeled trafic) who seem determined to establish their dominance even over neutered non-competitors. Bandit suffered quite badly but big Pericles lived up to his red hair & gave as good as he got every time. Didn't stop the Toms, though. Purrs Gordon & the TT "Susan M" wrote in message > I had a very upsetting afternoon. I can't remember the last time I've > seen a stray cat around here. > Any spare purrs for the boys to get back to themselves (and Otis to get his > confidence back) would be appreciated. I wish I'd taken Otis to the vet [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Susan M > Otis and Chester Sending lots of purrs for Otis and Chester's well-being, both mental & physical, and to soothe your worried mind and heart SignatureElise (supervised by Gossamer & Jeeves) pics: http://photos.yahoo.com/dragonandthistle@snet.net > Hi there: > [quoted text clipped - 71 lines] > Susan M > Otis and Chester That sounded awful all around. Purrs! SignatureMargaret Fine mefine@mindspring.com > Hi there: > > I had a very upsetting afternoon. I can't remember the last time I've > seen a stray cat around here. I've lived in the neighbourhood for 8 years > and we've never had one. Wow, Susan. Purrs on the way for Otis and Chester to come back around to their normal selves, and hissspits for the "suspicious" people at SPCA. Sam > Hi there: > > I had a very upsetting afternoon. I can't remember the last time > I've seen a stray cat around here. I've lived in the neighbourhood > for 8 years and we've never had one. Purrs for Otis and Chester, and your nerves. Also purrs that the stray finds a foreverhome with resposible people. -- Adrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. >I had a very upsetting afternoon. I can't remember the last time I've seen >a stray cat around here. I've lived in the neighbourhood for 8 years and >we've never had one. Purrs for your cats to recover fully. As to the treatment you received from the SPCA, I just hate it when someone assumes I'm just trying to pull a fast one. I hope this was just an aberration on their part. If you find the owner (if there is one), lets hope that he or she is reasonable about neutering the tabby. Regards and Purrs, O J >Hi there: > >I had a very upsetting afternoon. I can't remember the last time I've seen >a stray cat around here. I've lived in the neighbourhood for 8 years and >we've never had one. Hugs and soothing purrs for for you and Otis and Chester. Otis sounds like he got emotionally traumatized. I hope it doesn't leave a permanent fear in him. My Sheba became traumatized many years ago and she has been timid and defensive ever since. I hope the poor tomcat gets neutered and finds a loving home. It could be he was dumped in your neighborhood after he started spraying and terrorizing his own neighborhood. -- CATherine |
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