 |
 | Home | Contact Us | FAQ | Search & Site Map | Link to Us |
 | Sign In | Join | Other 45 Sites in Network |
| HomeDiscussion GroupsGeneral TopicsCat AnecdotesHealth and BehaviorRescue CatKB.com Contact UsLink To UsSearch & Site Map |
Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / May 2005Not sure what to do ... cat outside
DH noticed a cat outside. It seemed to be limping slightly. I went to investigate. No collar. Has a recent "lion cut" (body shaved, head and paws still furry). Tail bobbed (is this considered "normal" for any breed?) and front declawed. Seemed happy to spend time with us and hang out in our garage, but DH didn't want him (or her?) there. Let me skritch him and even rub my face on him, but I didn't try to pick him up. Neighbors across the street had also noticed him and also didn't know whence he came. Their kids gave him some water; the dad tells me the cat hissed at him, but he was nothing but friendly to me. I got a handful of Oscar's old dry food, which he promptly devoured. He's definitely not malnourished; I had to work to find ribs, so he might be one of those cats who always acts like he's starving. He did leave 6 kibble in the bowl, as DH said "just to be polite." We called our vet, who said that if there was no recent wound visible, there was no need to bring him in for urgent care. I eventually called him (I call him Bigfoot, because his feet look huge, probably just because of the haircut) around the side of the house to the deck. He found the underside and, last I saw, stayed there. I left the bowl out on the deck. Sooo ... I have a few thoughts. 1. When we leave the windows open, we can sometimes here the coyotes howling. We're in a suburban neighborhood, but not far from open fields. I'm hoping, though, that the cat has the sense to stay under our deck at night. 2. It's front declawed, and its tail is bobbed! So, maybe it's a rescue who's slipped out of the house somehow. More likely its owner is ignorant. Maybe the owner is ignorant *and* it slipped out somehow. After all, we've never seen it. Or maybe the owner abandoned it ... but it has a fairly fresh grooming job. (Oooh, it just occured to me, I can call the petsmart down the street and see if that matches any customer's description ...) 3. It's limping, even if just slightly. It walked on some rounded gravel in our landscaping, and that seemed to be a great effort, although it didn't make any noise (he meowed at me in the garage, and I was able to strike up a conversation. "Meow?" "Meow!" "Meow?" "Mrrowwrr!" Did I mention he was purring like crazy? Ugh, I just don't know what to do. I think the current plan is to see if he decides to stick around. Eric is adamant that the two options are "do nothing" or "take it to the shelter." Hrmph. Then again, we know what Oscar's been like in the past ... and have no idea if this cat has any communicable illnesses. Dog help me, I really like this cat. He has great personality, and I have trouble believing the owner is responsible and caring, at least according to my definitions. I realize, though, that not everyone would see a declawed (at least he has his rear claws) and tail-bobbed cat and think the owners were evil.  Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > DH noticed a cat outside. It seemed to be limping slightly. I went > to investigate. [quoted text clipped - 53 lines] > would see a declawed (at least he has his rear claws) and tail-bobbed > cat and think the owners were evil. What do you mean the tail is bobbed? How can you tell, it might be a Manx or Japanese Bobtail. Vino doesn't have a tail and he's not bobbed. Or he could have had a tail injury and it might have had to be removed. The front declawing is not a good thing, obviously. But someone has obviously spent some money and effort on the lion cut. I wonder if he's a previously abandoned (maybe for post-declawing issues) and recently rescued cat that accidentally got out? You never know. I think your idea of calling Petsmart is a good one. Also, you could put a collar on him with your phone number. If he does have a house, they will contact you. And maybe you can put up some "Found Cat" posters in your area. Good luck! -- Britta "There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast." -- Unknown Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album > What do you mean the tail is bobbed? How can you tell, it might be a > Manx or Japanese Bobtail. Vino doesn't have a tail and he's not > bobbed. Or he could have had a tail injury and it might have had to > be removed. Good point. Can you tell the difference between a bobbed tail and a natural tail through casual inspection? Of course you're right that there could be a good reason ... > The front declawing is not a good thing, obviously. But someone has > obviously spent some money and effort on the lion cut. I wonder if > he's a previously abandoned (maybe for post-declawing issues) and > recently rescued cat that accidentally got out? You never know. Yeah, I wonder that too. I've never seen this cat before. This cat ... he is clearly looking for someone to let him in. When we left him outside, he apparently went across the street and visited another family. They called me. He spent quite a while -- half an hour or so? -- sitting at their front door looking pitiful. As my neighbor said, "Cats usually act like they know where they're going. This guy looks lost." My poor neighbor thought he must have been shaved from surgery! I reassured her that he's just sporting a low-maintenance hairdo. > I think your idea of calling Petsmart is a good one. Also, you could > put a collar on him with your phone number. If he does have a house, > they will contact you. And maybe you can put up some "Found Cat" > posters in your area. True. I thought about the collar thing; DH, to be honest, is reluctant to spend money on a strange cat right now. But maybe I can just spend a *little* money. I hope the Petsmart groomer knows whose cat this is, and this can all be settled. I'm sure he's not meant to be an outside cat. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >> What do you mean the tail is bobbed? How can you tell, it might be a >> Manx or Japanese Bobtail. Vino doesn't have a tail and he's not [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > natural tail through casual inspection? Of course you're right that > there could be a good reason ... I think a natural tail will taper to a point and the hair will cover the tip. An amputated tail would look more straight cut off with no hair on the tip. Just my impression anyway. How long is the tail? Vino only has a 1 cm nub, but Japanese Bobtails (or crosses) can have anywhere from nothing to 3 inches. I don't know about Manx's but it's probably similar. But even if it's cut off doesn't mean someone did it on purpose. If the cat has been a stray for a while, he could have had it injured and whoever rescued him had it removed to save the cat's life. > True. I thought about the collar thing; DH, to be honest, is > reluctant to spend money on a strange cat right now. But maybe I can > just spend a *little* money. Yeah, a collar doesn't cost more than a few bucks, does it? I think it's worth a try. > I hope the Petsmart groomer knows whose cat this is, and this can all > be settled. I'm sure he's not meant to be an outside cat. I hope so too, keeping my fingers crossed! -- Britta "There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast." -- Unknown Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album Consider taking the cat to someplace where he will have the consideration of being put up to get a forever home, if you can't find out who he is. I've heard too many stories from the natives here about cats being eaten by coyotes. BTW the cat from whom I take my nick - RB '89 and much beloved - was a "stumpy" Manx (tail appears "bobbed", various lengths).....Manx also come in "rumpy" (no tail at all) variety. This cat sounds expensive to me; at any rate, maybe you could put him someplace the coyotes won't snarf him down, for the moment. >>> What do you mean the tail is bobbed? How can you tell, it might be > a [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > Check out pictures of Vino at: > http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album > Consider taking the cat to someplace where he will have the > consideration of being put up to get a forever home, if you can't [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > maybe you could put him someplace the coyotes won't snarf him down, > for the moment. Well, wise or not, we left him outside last night. He meowed all night long. There may have been 15 minutes of non-meowing all night. At least I knew he was out there, though. This morning I went looking for him, and neighbors had brought him into their yard. I brought some food for him. I've called the PetSmart, but as of about a month ago they don't do cat grooming. They mentioned another pet groomer in the area, but they're not open Mondays. The local shelter isn't open till 9; I'm going to call and see if he's been reported missing. I am certain, as are the neighbors, that he has owners somewhere. We just have to figure out who they are. I can watch him explore the neighbors' fenced-in yard from my office window, so I can keep an eye on him. He doesn't seem very agile, so I hope he will stay put. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >> Consider taking the cat to someplace where he will have the >> consideration of being put up to get a forever home, if you can't [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > night long. There may have been 15 minutes of non-meowing all night. > At least I knew he was out there, though. That is so sad! I don't know how you could stand it. Why not just bring him into the garage during the night? Good luck with the owner search, I hope you find his people soon, for his sake. -- Britta "There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast." -- Unknown Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album >> Well, wise or not, we left him outside last night. He meowed all >> night long. There may have been 15 minutes of non-meowing all night. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > bring him into the garage during the night? Good luck with the owner > search, I hope you find his people soon, for his sake. Honestly, I don't think our garage is a safe place for a cat. There are lots of chemicals, heavy things on tall shelves, etc. We've never cat-proofed it, as (by HOA rules) we keep the garage closed unless we're actively using it. I have called the local shelter. They recommend that I bring him in, and they only euthanize if the pet fails a temperament test. This guy, who lets me snuggle my cheek against him, is a safe bet. But grrr! He's not in the neighbor's yard now. The husband was supposed to be home today, but no one's answering the door. Maybe they took him to the shelter. I will leave a note on their door. I'm sure that if the cat were in the area -- and after sticking around all night and being fed and snuggled this morning, I don't see why he wouldn't be -- he'd come when I called. So I'm hoping Chris took him somewhere. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > >> Well, wise or not, we left him outside last night. He meowed all > >> night long. There may have been 15 minutes of non-meowing all night. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Honestly, I don't think our garage is a safe place for a cat. There is also the rest of your house, Mo. I am not saying another word, but I do think it is reasonable to assume that cat lovers might get upset at the idea of a limping, declawed cat being left outside defenseless overnight, for any reason. I will never understand how you could bear such a thing. He could have stayed in a bathroom. >> Good point. Can you tell the difference between a bobbed tail and >> a natural tail through casual inspection? Of course you're right [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > he could have had it injured and whoever rescued him had it removed > to save the cat's life. Maybe it's natural, then. It's probably in the 3" range, but fairly stubby; looks like the tails of dogs I've seen who've been docked. > Yeah, a collar doesn't cost more than a few bucks, does it? I think > it's worth a try. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > I hope so too, keeping my fingers crossed! Thanks! We heard the cat meowing outside just now, so I went out in my socks to see if I could find him. At first I thought he was in our bushes, but then I realized it sounded like it came from across the street. I slowly walked over to see if maybe the neighbors had accidentally (purposely?) locked him in their garage, but then I saw he was meowing in front of their door still. When he saw me, he came over and rubbed on me a bit. I explained to him quite eloquently why he couldn't come with me, but he ignored me and followed me back across the street. I had to be very careful to keep him outside when I walked into the house. Now he's meowing outside of our house ... I think I liked it better when he was meowing in front of their house! Oscar has hissed at him and glared at him; he doesn't care and just wants to be loved. I wish he were a mean, nasty, ugly cat! Then it would be a lot easier to ignore him, maybe. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > >> Good point. Can you tell the difference between a bobbed tail and > >> a natural tail through casual inspection? Of course you're right [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] > I wish he were a mean, nasty, ugly cat! Then it would be a lot easier > to ignore him, maybe. I really don't understand how you can bear to leave this animal outside where coyotes can get it when you have a safe garage to keep it in until you can take it to a shelter. This just does not sound like you. What is Eric's problem with letting him be in the garage?? > I really don't understand how you can bear to leave this animal > outside where coyotes can get it when you have a safe garage to keep > it in until you can take it to a shelter. This just does not sound > like you. What is Eric's problem with letting him be in the garage?? Well, Eric hopes that the cat has a home and will go to it. I hope so, too. If it has a home nearby, taking it to a shelter doesn't sound like a good plan. The closest shelter does euthanize, so I'd end up bringing him to a shelter farther away, where his original owners are even less likely to find him. If he didn't have any sign of being cared for, that would be one thing, but he's clearly been shaved in the last few weeks. Putting him in the garage would make sense if we plan to take him to the shelter ... but at this point, we don't. There are coyotes within hearing range, but they certainly don't roam through our neighborhood, and he doesn't seem inclined to leave the immediate area. In fact, he doesn't seem inclined at this point to leave our front porch. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > > I really don't understand how you can bear to leave this animal > > outside where coyotes can get it when you have a safe garage to keep [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > immediate area. In fact, he doesn't seem inclined at this point to > leave our front porch. But he is declawed and defenseless. I appreciate your explaining Eric's reasoning, but I find this really upsetting. I could not bear to leave any declawed cat outside even sans coyotes. Sometimes I think that I would rather not hear about endangered cats than to hear about them along with the fact that the people who could help them do not. A dog could kill him, anything could happen. It is just the garage, for God's sake, and not even permanent, just until you find his owner. Gah. > But he is declawed and defenseless. I appreciate your explaining > Eric's reasoning, but I find this really upsetting. I could not bear [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > just the garage, for God's sake, and not even permanent, just until > you find his owner. Gah. True, but what if he jumped around on a shelf and brought a bunch of heavy tools down onto his head? Or lapped up a bit of unidentified something off the concrete? Not to mention that we're not used to backing the cars out with a cat around. What if we "saved" him from a safe neighborhood (I've literally never seen an unaccompanied dog walk by our property, and I've only ever seen one outdoor cat) by letting him get brained by a box of heavy tools? Of course, if something does happen to him ... well, it will be my fault for not choosing that risk. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > > But he is declawed and defenseless. I appreciate your explaining > > Eric's reasoning, but I find this really upsetting. I could not bear [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > by our property, and I've only ever seen one outdoor cat) by letting him > get brained by a box of heavy tools? Monique, the chances of any cat doing this are really slim, as you know. > Of course, if something does happen to him ... well, it will be my > fault for not choosing that risk. It is good to know that you can live with that. I sure couldn't. Eric is wrong and this kind of thing just tears my heart out so I will say no more. > It is good to know that you can live with that. I sure couldn't. > Eric is wrong and this kind of thing just tears my heart out so I > will say no more. Don't blame Eric. If you want to say someone is wrong, go ahead and say it's me. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > DH noticed a cat outside. It seemed to be limping slightly. I went > to investigate. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > front declawed. Seemed happy to spend time with us and hang out in > our garage, but DH didn't want him (or her?) there. Why? Let me skritch > him and even rub my face on him, but I didn't try to pick him up. > [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > fields. I'm hoping, though, that the cat has the sense to stay under > our deck at night. Monique, why on earth wouldn't Eric let you keep the cat in your garage until you find his owner?? > DH noticed a cat outside. It seemed to be limping slightly. I went > to investigate. [quoted text clipped - 53 lines] > would see a declawed (at least he has his rear claws) and tail-bobbed > cat and think the owners were evil. Here's another possibility: My local petsmart has a rescue organization that does adoptions out of the Petsmart adoption center. Perhaps you can leave the cat with them? Or maybe their is a local cat rescue organization in your area? Good Luck. I also think your should let the cat into your garage temporarily. > DH noticed a cat outside. It seemed to be limping slightly. I went > to investigate. [quoted text clipped - 53 lines] > would see a declawed (at least he has his rear claws) and tail-bobbed > cat and think the owners were evil. Be careful about jumping to conclusions. Many declawed cats are traded in by whoever was schtupid enough to declaw them and end up in better new homes. Some cats are born without tails. Some tails are lost in fights or accidents. Never heard of having a cats tail bobbed. Even the trim could be in error. At least the cat belongs to someone who had it groomed. My Aunt's rescue Persians went in for their belly shave Friday, like they get every summer. New groomer misunderstood and both cats now have poodle cuts. It was 100 degrees F. there today so the cats are likely better off. Jo > Be careful about jumping to conclusions. Many declawed cats are > traded in by whoever was schtupid enough to declaw them and end up > in better new homes. Some cats are born without tails. Some tails > are lost in fights or accidents. Never heard of having a cats tail > bobbed. Yeah, on closer inspection, it looks like he's just naturally "stubby." > Even the trim could be in error. At least the cat belongs to > someone who had it groomed. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > have poodle cuts. It was 100 degrees F. there today so the cats are > likely better off. At least this guy doesn't have a poofball on the end of his short tail ... He's a cutie, for sure. I've taken to calling him Bigfoot. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > Be careful about jumping to conclusions. Many declawed cats are traded in > by whoever was schtupid enough to declaw them and end up in better new [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Jo Rusty's vet has a white Persian look alike named Chico living at the clinic. When I took Rusty there for his shots last month, I saw that Chico had his fur shaved and it is not yet summer here. Chico wasn't his usual friendly self. When I asked the vet about it, he mumbled something about the 'girls' working there did it. I remembered last year Chico's fur was shaved and it eventually grew back in. But I think Chico felt self conscious without his fur. Winnie > 1. When we leave the windows open, we can sometimes here the coyotes > howling. We're in a suburban neighborhood, but not far from open > fields. I'm hoping, though, that the cat has the sense to stay under > our deck at night. I wouldn't count on it. > if he decides to stick around. Eric is adamant that the two options > are "do nothing" or "take it to the shelter." Hrmph. Then again, we I would take him to the shelter so he can find a good home. He migth be microchipped. 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 > I would take him to the shelter so he can find a good home. He migth > be microchipped. He might be. I'll be calling the shelters today to see if someone's reported him missing. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > > I would take him to the shelter so he can find a good home. He migth > > be microchipped. > > He might be. I'll be calling the shelters today to see if someone's > reported him missing. Tell them that he is not only declawed, but limping. >> > I would take him to the shelter so he can find a good home. He >> > migth be microchipped. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Tell them that he is not only declawed, but limping. Of course, Mary. I'd thought the closest shelter might euthanize animals after a set period, but it turns out that if they pass a temperament test, they stay till they're adopted. So I feel much better about bringing the cat in. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > >> > I would take him to the shelter so he can find a good home. He > >> > migth be microchipped. [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > stay till they're adopted. So I feel much better about bringing the > cat in. Anything has to be better than being torn apart alive. > Anything has to be better than being torn apart alive. What kind of person takes pleasure in writing such horrible things for others to read? Jo > > Anything has to be better than being torn apart alive. > > > What kind of person takes pleasure in writing such horrible things for > others to read? > Jo Many apologies for offending your delicate sensibilities, Jo. This is what tends to happen to lame, declawed cats who are left exposed outdoors. Next time I will be certain not to say it though, since it has so upset you. What kind of person leaves a lame, declawed cat out where anything could happen to it, might be a better question. I will get flamed for "being mean to Monique," but the fact is, my comments are motivated by fear for the cat, and angst that anyone could just leave it out there. What kind of person smiles and acts like leaving a cat like this outside to be torn apart alive is okay as long as we do not SAY it? Jesus. Listen, I'm not getting into the argument, but I have something important to say about what appears to be the cat limping: my one and only Manx that I mentioned walked funny, kinda like "hopping" in a way (thus the name) that's why some people who don't know better, on seeing a Manx, think it's a cross between rabbit/cat! I bet if this cat is Manx, even partly, it could explain why he appears to have a strange gait. BTW: I know you're a helluva long way from it, but this area has one of the finest shelters in the country, down in what I think is south Aurora, Denver Dumb Friends League. I passed it once but that was when I'd only been here about a month and I had no idea where I was....maybe someone you know who travels there frequently could take cat there. >> Anything has to be better than being torn apart alive. >> > What kind of person takes pleasure in writing such horrible things for > others to read? > Jo > Listen, I'm not getting into the argument, but I have something > important to say about what appears to be the cat limping: my one [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > bet if this cat is Manx, even partly, it could explain why he > appears to have a strange gait. Maybe, but I think this was a slight limp. It seemed to be worse when he walked on rocks, too. > BTW: I know you're a helluva long way from it, but this area has one > of the finest shelters in the country, down in what I think is south > Aurora, Denver Dumb Friends League. I passed it once but that was > when I'd only been here about a month and I had no idea where I > was....maybe someone you know who travels there frequently could take > cat there. Thanks, but the shelters around here are pretty kick-a.s, too. I have no worries about leaving him with them. I think that the front range area in general is very pet-friendly. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca The cat was lounging in our mulch, so I got out the carrier and wrestled him into it. He's now at the local shelter, and I hope his owner will soon call to report him missing. He was indeed a neutered male, and they didn't see any stitching or anything, so the tail is believed to be naturally stubby. Interestingly enough, they have a food donation bin outside. I remember someone saying that a lot of shelters won't take food donations; apparently this place is an exception. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > The cat was lounging in our mulch, so I got out the carrier and > wrestled him into it. He's now at the local shelter, and I hope his > owner will soon call to report him missing. He was indeed a neutered > male, and they didn't see any stitching or anything, so the tail is > believed to be naturally stubby. Thank you, Monique. Now I can stop feeling sick to my stomach because he is out there. > The cat was lounging in our mulch, so I got out the carrier and > wrestled him into it. He's now at the local shelter, and I hope his [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > remember someone saying that a lot of shelters won't take food > donations; apparently this place is an exception. Why on earth wouldn't they? Most shelters i've heard of are delighted to receive food donations! Kristy >> Interestingly enough, they have a food donation bin outside. I >> remember someone saying that a lot of shelters won't take food [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Kristy When I was first acquired by Persia I knew nothing about cats so I bought her that stupidmarket stuff (Friskie's or Alley Cat, something like that). After she was checked at the vet they talked to me about food and recommended some better brands. I had a full unopened bag of the cheap stuff but no receipt for the purchase. Guess what? The shelter said they only accepted specific brands of food! I wound up setting it outside by my trash bin (not IN it) in the hopes the trash pickup folks or someone else walking by would spot it and put it to some use. Jill " Why on earth wouldn't they? Most shelters i've heard of are delighted > to receive food donations!" Our local shelter used to (might still do I haven't used that shop for a while) stand outside a local supermarket with a box for donations in the form of cat food and litter. A lot of people (myself included) would buy a few extra tins and drop them in the box on the way out. One volunteer told me that on a good saturday they could get a 100+ tins plus some litter and lots of boxes of dried food. Lesley Slave to the Fabulous Furballs (who turn their noses up at canned food- it has to be pouchies!) >> Interestingly enough, they have a food donation bin outside. I >> remember someone saying that a lot of shelters won't take food >> donations; apparently this place is an exception. >> > Why on earth wouldn't they? Most shelters i've heard of are > delighted to receive food donations! I don't know specifically, but I could imagine there might be a concern about poisoned food. Not everybody is an animal lover. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > I don't know specifically, but I could imagine there might be a > concern about poisoned food. Not everybody is an animal lover. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca That's a main reason. Plus people tend to "donate" spoiled food, food with bugs in it, or cheap food. It's much easier and less time-consuming to accept donations for food purchase. -L. >> The cat was lounging in our mulch, so I got out the carrier and >> wrestled him into it. He's now at the local shelter, and I hope his [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >Why on earth wouldn't they? Most shelters i've heard of are delighted >to receive food donations! It dowsn't make much sense to me, but as I understand it in some places it's a licensing issue to insure the food quality. Also heard it might be because they get a deal from some one or the other pet supply manufacturers. don't know if either is true, and like I said it dowsn't make much sense 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 I'm so glad to hear this friendly cat is in a safe place now, must be scary cats having to stay outside when animals such as coyotes are aroundkudo's to you for being so kind Jean.P. > > The cat was lounging in our mulch, so I got out the carrier and > > wrestled him into it. He's now at the local shelter, and I hope his [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Kristy > The cat was lounging in our mulch, so I got out the carrier and > wrestled him into it. He's now at the local shelter, and I hope his [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca If he has a lion cut, he belongs to someone. You might want to post fliers telling people the cat is at the Humane Society. -L. > If he has a lion cut, he belongs to someone. You might want to post > fliers telling people the cat is at the Humane Society. *nod* Although I'd think a concerned owner would call them about a lost pet right away. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > *nod* > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca You'd think so, but many times they don't. Our goofy neighbors waited a *week* before looking for their cat! Can you imagine!?! I can't! -L. Lots of purrs and best wishes for the kitty to find his onetruehome really soon, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > The cat was lounging in our mulch, so I got out the carrier and > wrestled him into it. He's now at the local shelter, and I hope his > owner will soon call to report him missing. He was indeed a neutered > male, and they didn't see any stitching or anything, so the tail is > believed to be naturally stubby. <snip> Lots of purrs for the kitty to find his/her onetruehome really soon, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > DH noticed a cat outside. It seemed to be limping slightly. I went > to investigate. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > our garage, but DH didn't want him (or her?) there. Let me skritch > him and even rub my face on him, but I didn't try to pick him up. <snip> >Dog help me, I really like this cat. He has great personality, and I >have trouble believing the owner is responsible and caring, at least >according to my definitions. I realize, though, that not everyone >would see a declawed (at least he has his rear claws) and tail-bobbed >cat and think the owners were evil. A declawed cat has no place outdoors, especially in such close proximity to coyotes! They have almost no defenses in that condition! He's got to go somewhere, if not in your house. Jane - owned and operated by Princess Rita >> Dog help me, I really like this cat. He has great personality, and I >> have trouble believing the owner is responsible and caring, at least [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Jane > - owned and operated by Princess Rita A declawed cat has no place anywhere, the sooner this practise is outlawed, the better. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. > A declawed cat has no place anywhere, the sooner this practise is > outlawed, the better. Of course. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca Good luck; as long people love furniture more than cats, there will be declawing. cindy |
Reply to this Message |
 Sign In
 Join
 My Latest Posts My Monitored Threads My Blog My Photo Gallery My Profile My Homepage Start New Thread Enable EMail Alerts Rate this Thread
|
©2008 Advenet LLC Privacy Policy - Terms of Use
This website includes both content owned or controlled by Advenet as well as content owned or controlled by third parties.