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October 11th 03, 01:03 PM
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Abducted strays?
Hi. I sometimes lurk here - but now I need to know what other think of this:
I use/watch over an old auto shop of friend who moved away. Its often been a temporary home of stray cats who come and move on (the location is in-town). About 6 weeks ago I was there and saw an orange tabby who hissed at me -- and then fell down. I knew she was weak and hungry. Fed her and discovered a kitten with her later that day. I've been feeding and socializing them for weeks. (And it was working too. They were both following me around). That is in the past tense, because last Tuesday I showed up to feed them and the woman next door said her sister took them home. -- Now, I was looking for a home or foster home for them, especially with winter coming in New England -- but I'm ****ed that someone just decided they were there for the taking -- even if the intentions were good. But I'm also bothered by the thought that this mother was not a stray. She socialize with me in a matter of days. She went from shy to running to me when I showed up -- which I thought was unusual and makes me think she was owned and loved by someone before. And there is more; for most of the first few weeks I was feeding them, the mother stayed there near her kitten. Then starting a couple of weeks ago, I would show up and the mother would not be around. At first I thought she was just stronger and wondering some -- but on one of these days, I went looking for her mostly through back yards in the area. A couple of blocks away a woman to told me she had seen 'that cat,' wondering through her yard a few times, and it ran when she tried to get close to it. -- But she didn't run towards the shop -- but in the opposite direction. At the time I thought that was odd, and wondered if it had a home in that direction and that is why she was there in the first place. So I guess I asking about cat behavior here; is it possible that this cat was pregnant and maybe the owners were off on vacation or something and she became lost and she had her kitten in an old car, and stayed for a few weeks knowing she didn't know the way home or couldn't travel with a kitten, etc. Should I just forget about this whole thing, or make an issue about it? I know they might be better off with this woman, but they might not be either. A admittedly I'm guessing at that simply because I know there are two other cats and two people in a small trailer. But at the same time, I keep having this thought some little kid is still missing his orange cat. I also had made arrangements with the local humane society to get help with a vet -- and picked one that would be the most likely to know if someone as looking for an orange tabby. I have wondered over the past few days 9since the abduction) if I was just attached and missing them, but the fact is I also keep an eye out for someone missing a really pretty, friendly cat. 
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October 11th 03, 10:48 PM
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Most strays that hang around for awhile have been abandoned or are not
taken care of properly. My rule is that if the cat is not neutered then all bets are off as to prior owners and the cat becomes mine. Be happy that the cat and the kitten were adopted together, and work on finding other strays homes. One thing I would recommend is if you have a stray that is socialized and will let you near them, don't leave them outside until you decide what to do. Take them to a vet for FIV/Felv testing, neutering and vaccinations then keep them safe indoors.This way they will be out of harm's way and you will know exactly where they are while you decide whether to keep them or rehome them. Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray
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October 12th 03, 02:31 AM
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I didn't just leave them outside. I wasn't waiting to decide -- the kitten was not completely socialized. It was socialized enough that somebody else was able to get the kitten, so it is clear you could have brought both cats inside. Furthermore, the people who took them don't as far as anyone knows have a good home, nor the means to take the cats to a vet. -- So don't jump to conclusions. Then don't expect us to be mindreaders. You didn't say that in your original post and I don't think you really know anything about who took them or you would have put it in your original post. This sounds more to me like you are angry because you were slow to act and now have no control over the situation. And there is still the issue of someone missing a mother cat who came around quite quickly to have been alone for long -- which is point. Anyone that would allow a cat to remain unspayed, roam and get pregnant in this day and age does not deserve to have the cat. When trying to "help" someone who comes here -- don't make assumptions! When asking for help don't be so rude. Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray
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#5
October 12th 03, 01:32 PM
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In , on 10/11/03 at 08:31 PM, said: I didn't just leave them outside. I wasn't waiting to decide -- the kitten was not completely socialized. It was socialized enough that somebody else was able to get the kitten, so it is clear you could have brought both cats inside. They were in inside when *they* wanted to be. They were free to come in and go out as needed if it was cold. They also had an dry place out side that they wanted to be in, most of the time. It also is not a big deal to wait until a cat is hungry and trick they out with a can of food -- as these people did. So don't try to tell me they were socialized for adoption. They weren't. Furthermore, the people who took them don't as far as anyone knows have a good home, nor the means to take the cats to a vet. -- So don't jump to conclusions. Then don't expect us to be mindreaders. You didn't say that in your original post and I don't think you really know anything about who took them or you would have put it in your original post. This sounds more to me like you are angry because you were slow to act and now have no control over the situation. I don't expect you to be mind readers. I do expect you not to be the pompous jackasses that some of you people are. -- One point of anger is that someone stole cats that I was caring for. They waited until they knew I would not be there instead of asking what the plan was. And there is still the issue of someone missing a mother cat who came around quite quickly to have been alone for long -- which is point. Anyone that would allow a cat to remain unspayed, roam and get pregnant in this day and age does not deserve to have the cat. Here you go again being a pompous jackass. -- The first time I saw the momcat she was so weak she fell down trying to hiss at me. When trying to "help" someone who comes here -- don't make assumptions! When asking for help don't be so rude. Then stop being a know-it-all. People who don't know much, usually do that to compensate for not being as smart as they want to be. Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray
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October 12th 03, 08:52 PM
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How do you know that they weren't socialized for adoption? Were you there at
the birth when the cats were kittens? Were you there when the momma cat tought them how to use a litterbox with a little help from their original humans? You say you do expect us to not be pompous jackasses yet the only one I see being that is you. You may be upset but just because you found these cats doesn't make them yours. You also came in here asking for help and then decided to be rude and obnoxious with a know-it-all attitude. Just admit you are not perfect and know everything. You would have gotten a lot further if you didn't call people names, and got on an ego trip. -- Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com wrote in message t... It also is not a big deal to wait until a cat is hungry and trick they out with a can of food -- as these people did. So don't try to tell me they were socialized for adoption. They weren't. I don't expect you to be mind readers. I do expect you not to be the pompous jackasses that some of you people are. -- One point of anger is that someone stole cats that I was caring for. They waited until they knew I would not be there instead of asking what the plan was. Anyone that would allow a cat to remain unspayed, roam and get pregnant in this day and age does not deserve to have the cat. Here you go again being a pompous jackass. -- The first time I saw the momcat she was so weak she fell down trying to hiss at me. When asking for help don't be so rude. Then stop being a know-it-all. People who don't know much, usually do that to compensate for not being as smart as they want to be. Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray
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October 12th 03, 05:33 PM
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October 12th 03, 12:26 AM
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#9
October 12th 03, 12:54 AM
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In , on 10/11/03
at 05:26 PM, m. L. Briggs said: On Sat, 11 Oct 2003 12:03:15 GMT, wrote: Hi. I sometimes lurk here - but now I need to know what other think of this: I use/watch over an old auto shop of friend who moved away. Its often been a temporary home of stray cats who come and move on (the location is in-town). About 6 weeks ago I was there and saw an orange tabby who hissed at me -- and then fell down. I knew she was weak and hungry. Fed her and discovered a kitten with her later that day. I've been feeding and socializing them for weeks. (And it was working too. They were both following me around). That is in the past tense, because last Tuesday I showed up to feed them and the woman next door said her sister took them home. -- Now, I was looking for a home or foster home for them, especially with winter coming in New England Why don't you ask your neighbor for her sister's address then go visit her and the kitties. You may find peace of mind about the new home. If you had intended to take them home for yourself, you should have done it sooner. The important thing is they have a home with someone who apparently wanted them. MLB Your tone borders on the obnoxious. You obviously do not have a full handle on the entire situation. I had everything thing under planned -- this taking was planned by someone else, who knew better then to ask -- and who refuses to give me the address or name of the supposed sister. -- Thanks for non-advice. I'll know where not to go in the future.
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#10
October 12th 03, 01:18 AM
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On Sat, 11 Oct 2003 23:54:02 GMT, wrote:
In , on 10/11/03 at 05:26 PM, m. L. Briggs said: On Sat, 11 Oct 2003 12:03:15 GMT, wrote: Hi. I sometimes lurk here - but now I need to know what other think of this: I use/watch over an old auto shop of friend who moved away. Its often been a temporary home of stray cats who come and move on (the location is in-town). About 6 weeks ago I was there and saw an orange tabby who hissed at me -- and then fell down. I knew she was weak and hungry. Fed her and discovered a kitten with her later that day. I've been feeding and socializing them for weeks. (And it was working too. They were both following me around). That is in the past tense, because last Tuesday I showed up to feed them and the woman next door said her sister took them home. -- Now, I was looking for a home or foster home for them, especially with winter coming in New England Why don't you ask your neighbor for her sister's address then go visit her and the kitties. You may find peace of mind about the new home. If you had intended to take them home for yourself, you should have done it sooner. The important thing is they have a home with someone who apparently wanted them. MLB Your tone borders on the obnoxious. You obviously do not have a full handle on the entire situation. I had everything thing under planned -- this taking was planned by someone else, who knew better then to ask -- and who refuses to give me the address or name of the supposed sister. -- Thanks for non-advice. I'll know where not to go in the future. It seems to me that you are more concerned with loss of control of the situation than with the welfare of the cats. Since cats don't react well to attempts at control - one of the reasons why power seeking people such as politicians, and especially dictators, generally don't have much use for cats, but prefer dogs - dogs do respond well to control. If you are going to be involved in animal rescues, I suggest you forget about cats and concentrate on dogs - there are plenty of those that need rescue just as much as do stray cats, and they would be more in tune with your attitude. And since dog rescue almost always involves taking control of the dog immediately, there is little chance of someone else intervening. T.E.D. - e-mail must contain "T.E.D." or my .sig in the body)
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