It hurts my heart and makes me angry

It hurts my heart and makes me angry · 10:37 PM

Why folks wont "fix" their cats and dogs when they have no intention of dealing with the consequences... Another litter of cats show up along a fence line, deep in some wild rose bushes and others are left to deal with it... very sad. Many counties will fix them for free, or a nominal donation... I just dont understand it....

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little laker · 06-01-2008, 11:26 PM

That is really too bad Gus, I think that it's the same all over.
There was a cat in heat here earlier today, so I imagine that there'll be some unwanted kittens here soon enough.

The one good thing is that's certainly a cute image you got there.

Igilligan · 06-02-2008, 08:43 AM

Thanks Stu... After a week they are coming out of the rosebushes far enough to where I can take a shot... This one is the bravest. After mom saw this one come within 10 feet of me, she moved them farther back into the thicket...

Photo Tramp · 06-02-2008, 03:53 PM

Hi Gus. I feel the same as you I have three cats (but they are very much wanted and fixed.) We had gotten two from the animal shelter and the third I found between the tandems of my trailer one morning. I despise people who take on the responsibility of caring for an animal and just leave it roam. Our cats since we had them are never out side. in fact they won't go near the door.
The other day my Mother in law called and ask If I could come over and get the neighbors kitten they left when they moved. The poor thing had been so mistreated while they had it. I don't ever think it will trust another person again. I did get hold of it and we took it to the shelter. I really don't think it will make it because of the trauma it has gone through. anyone who adopts it will need to give it a very long time to come around and a lot of love.

The shot you have of this one is very cute. I wish you the very best of luck with them.

Techiechick · 06-02-2008, 04:04 PM

Cute shot Gus...I know what you mean about the ferrel cats. We had one here that we had to trap and take to the shelter.

Eastern Shore Charlie · 06-02-2008, 04:05 PM

Gus,
Your a good man to care...
Charlie

mtnbearhug · 06-02-2008, 06:52 PM

aww the little guy is sooo cute... I agree it is very sad that it was just left to fend for itself...

Kim

**Lowell Goudge** · 06-02-2008, 07:33 PM

This is a real dilemma, made much harder to take because this little kitty has such a desireable appearance.

While I understand and share your concern, and do not believe people should let cats especially those not fixed out to roam, they are wild animals we like to think of from time to time as domestic. Given another 2-3 months, I would rather face the thicket of wild roses, than this cat's claws.

Damn Brit · 06-03-2008, 12:35 AM

Hi Gus, there are a few Feral Cat charities in the area. They might be able to trap them and if, the kittens are young enough, they can be found homes as normal pets quite easily. They can also fix the mother at the same time.
It's actually quite good to have feral cats around, as long as they are 'fixed' to control the population because they keep the rodent numbers down.
Gary

ftpaddict · 06-03-2008, 01:24 AM

That's such a darling little kitten. It saddens me to know it has no owner.

I'd adopt it if I could...

roentarre · 06-03-2008, 03:44 AM

That cat is soooo cute. I guess that tells a lot about what people can be like. It is all in humanity.

06-02-2008, 06:52 PM	#7
mtnbearhug Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Emmett, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,351	awwwww aww the little guy is sooo cute... I agree it is very sad that it was just left to fend for itself... Kim

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06-01-2008, 11:26 PM	#2
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	That is really too bad Gus, I think that it's the same all over. There was a cat in heat here earlier today, so I imagine that there'll be some unwanted kittens here soon enough. The one good thing is that's certainly a cute image you got there.

06-02-2008, 08:43 AM	#3
Igilligan Guest	Thanks Stu... After a week they are coming out of the rosebushes far enough to where I can take a shot... This one is the bravest. After mom saw this one come within 10 feet of me, she moved them farther back into the thicket...

06-02-2008, 03:53 PM	#4
Photo Tramp Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA. Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,041	Hi Gus. I feel the same as you I have three cats (but they are very much wanted and fixed.) We had gotten two from the animal shelter and the third I found between the tandems of my trailer one morning. I despise people who take on the responsibility of caring for an animal and just leave it roam. Our cats since we had them are never out side. in fact they won't go near the door. The other day my Mother in law called and ask If I could come over and get the neighbors kitten they left when they moved. The poor thing had been so mistreated while they had it. I don't ever think it will trust another person again. I did get hold of it and we took it to the shelter. I really don't think it will make it because of the trauma it has gone through. anyone who adopts it will need to give it a very long time to come around and a lot of love. The shot you have of this one is very cute. I wish you the very best of luck with them.

06-02-2008, 04:04 PM	#5
Techiechick Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: High Springs, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 571	Cute shot Gus...I know what you mean about the ferrel cats. We had one here that we had to trap and take to the shelter.

06-02-2008, 04:05 PM	#6
Eastern Shore Charlie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 21639/ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 822	Gus, Your a good man to care... Charlie

06-02-2008, 07:33 PM	#8
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,888	This is a real dilemma, made much harder to take because this little kitty has such a desireable appearance. While I understand and share your concern, and do not believe people should let cats especially those not fixed out to roam, they are wild animals we like to think of from time to time as domestic. Given another 2-3 months, I would rather face the thicket of wild roses, than this cat's claws.

06-03-2008, 12:35 AM	#9
Damn Brit Guest	Hi Gus, there are a few Feral Cat charities in the area. They might be able to trap them and if, the kittens are young enough, they can be found homes as normal pets quite easily. They can also fix the mother at the same time. It's actually quite good to have feral cats around, as long as they are 'fixed' to control the population because they keep the rodent numbers down. Gary

06-03-2008, 01:24 AM	#10
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	That's such a darling little kitten. It saddens me to know it has no owner. I'd adopt it if I could...

06-03-2008, 03:44 AM	#11
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	That cat is soooo cute. I guess that tells a lot about what people can be like. It is all in humanity.