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by Carlin on 23 September 2013 - 15:09
say it isn't so ??...And I liked you too....
lol.
I like all animals, dislike those who are a liability to them and their survival, and do what I can to protect them all (including cats). That said, I'm all for cats (especially since they eat mice and kill snakes), but I'm all for them being no-where in my immediate vicinity.
by erin j on 23 September 2013 - 15:09
Just think of it as, for everyone you take in and fix, that's one less that would add to the feral cat problem. One less to breed, then their offspring reproduce and on and on.. So actually people should be thankful that you are helping the kitties.
Moons, I agree with the shooting of problem feral cats, I know first hand the pain and fear feral cats that are trapped and brought into shelters face.. People would rent live traps from the shelter, trap the scared things, bring them in to sit in a cage, with barking dogs, people and other cats stressing them out. Sitting in their own mess, too scared to eat or drink, only too be stuck with a needle on a pole, who knows if it hits the right spot.. Then the cat bounces around for about 15 minuets till it finally dies, after the 3 day hold of hell for the cat.. It would be much, much less stressful and painful for cat to be shot..
I too have taken in stray cats, and I have them fixed.. I like the cats, since having livestock, and having to keep the grains to feed them attracts mice and rats.. I don't have a problem with mice, but I am terrified of snakes LOL..
Moons, I agree with the shooting of problem feral cats, I know first hand the pain and fear feral cats that are trapped and brought into shelters face.. People would rent live traps from the shelter, trap the scared things, bring them in to sit in a cage, with barking dogs, people and other cats stressing them out. Sitting in their own mess, too scared to eat or drink, only too be stuck with a needle on a pole, who knows if it hits the right spot.. Then the cat bounces around for about 15 minuets till it finally dies, after the 3 day hold of hell for the cat.. It would be much, much less stressful and painful for cat to be shot..
I too have taken in stray cats, and I have them fixed.. I like the cats, since having livestock, and having to keep the grains to feed them attracts mice and rats.. I don't have a problem with mice, but I am terrified of snakes LOL..
by Mindassaan on 23 September 2013 - 17:09
Ruger, of all the people who post on this site you would be the last one I would have suspected of running a "Cat House". LOL
God bless you for taking all those cats in. You're a special person in my mind!
God bless you for taking all those cats in. You're a special person in my mind!
by clc29 on 23 September 2013 - 17:09
Wow...14.....that's a lot of cat food.
Ruger.....you sound like me....I take in every critter that needs my help.....mice, birds, squirrels, bunnies, dogs and cats. I either nurse the wildlife back to health then set them free or put them out of their misery. I care for the dogs and cats until I find a suitable home for them. I absolutely do not go near Petsmart or Petco on adoption day......all that baby fluff and the sad eyes of the adults is way to tempting for me.
I would have a few barn cats if it weren't for the coyote's....they keep the loose animal population down in my area...both cats and dogs :(
Ruger.....you sound like me....I take in every critter that needs my help.....mice, birds, squirrels, bunnies, dogs and cats. I either nurse the wildlife back to health then set them free or put them out of their misery. I care for the dogs and cats until I find a suitable home for them. I absolutely do not go near Petsmart or Petco on adoption day......all that baby fluff and the sad eyes of the adults is way to tempting for me.
I would have a few barn cats if it weren't for the coyote's....they keep the loose animal population down in my area...both cats and dogs :(
by Two Moons on 23 September 2013 - 20:09
My German Shepherd dogs keep coyotes at bay quite well.
I knew a man with coyote problems and he traded for a Cougar, the coyotes didn't get close enough to see it, just the scent of the big cat sent them packing.
I knew a man with coyote problems and he traded for a Cougar, the coyotes didn't get close enough to see it, just the scent of the big cat sent them packing.
by clc29 on 23 September 2013 - 20:09
Unfortunately Moons......the Coyote's out number my dogs and they (the coyotes) are very bold....one came up onto my back patio last year....and they run up and down the arroyo behind my house.
I've seen a couple as large as my male.....most are about the size of my female and they run in packs of three or more.
I've seen a couple as large as my male.....most are about the size of my female and they run in packs of three or more.
by Two Moons on 23 September 2013 - 20:09
Perhaps mixed blood, Coy-dogs, but I've seen them large here too.
My dogs number three and they don't really tangle, just give them a good run, no way they'd catch up to one without a head start here.
Have a zoo or exotic ranch nearby?..lol
Get a bag of cat droppings and give it a try.
Coyotes naturally fear a Cougar, they fear Wolves too.
I've used electric fences also.
They are hunted here successfully with calls.
My dogs number three and they don't really tangle, just give them a good run, no way they'd catch up to one without a head start here.
Have a zoo or exotic ranch nearby?..lol
Get a bag of cat droppings and give it a try.
Coyotes naturally fear a Cougar, they fear Wolves too.
I've used electric fences also.
They are hunted here successfully with calls.
by erin j on 24 September 2013 - 00:09
Just be prepared for an outbreak!!by Two Moons on 24 September 2013 - 02:09
I remember when Zombies could hardly move, now they can run so fast you've gotta lead them to make a headshot.
Now this?
Now this?
by LadyFrost on 24 September 2013 - 09:09
wow..i thought i was bad at keeping 3rd unwanted cat...i mean of all houses arround it ended up in a bush in a back yard with 4 dogs....he was lucky our dogs are used to cats...
but to have 14...wow...what do you use for fleas?
I had washed our new kitten in w/ flea shampoo, used treatment on the back (cant think of a name) used Adams spray...yet little bugger still has them..not infested anymore but i see them in his white fur once in a while and now Oscar is scratching himself...i never had fleas...they were always gone after bath and 1st treatment...if they get to dogs....sheesh...i will have to fumigate the whole house...
but to have 14...wow...what do you use for fleas?
I had washed our new kitten in w/ flea shampoo, used treatment on the back (cant think of a name) used Adams spray...yet little bugger still has them..not infested anymore but i see them in his white fur once in a while and now Oscar is scratching himself...i never had fleas...they were always gone after bath and 1st treatment...if they get to dogs....sheesh...i will have to fumigate the whole house...
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