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Opinion / helpful suggestions about what to do with a neighborhood cat needed. (LONG)
"kraut" wrote The old guy was getting sick and looked like he had trouble getting around when the night time temps just got to the 30s as I said in the ready post so I can imagine what he is going to be like when the temps drop into the teens and there is several inches of snow on the ground. I think I would rather have him put down which is the direction I am leaning. It is not always best for a creature of anykind to be kept alive especially if they are going to have to go through what this guy will judging by the way he has been so far and the worse is yet to come here in Michigan. Is there really no place he could go to live out his days in warmth and safety? A heated barn, maybe? Cats are useful to farmers and horse people, who often do not mind feeding them if they will keep rodents out of the grain. Where are you? Can I make some calls for you? I could call around and see if someone would make him a barn cat. If I find someone, can you trap him? (Forgive any questions that have already been answered, I have not followed this thread, but I want to help in a real way if I can.) |
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Opinion / helpful suggestions about what to do with a neighborhood cat needed. (LONG)
"cybercat" wrote in message ... "kraut" wrote The old guy was getting sick and looked like he had trouble getting around when the night time temps just got to the 30s as I said in the ready post so I can imagine what he is going to be like when the temps drop into the teens and there is several inches of snow on the ground. I think I would rather have him put down which is the direction I am leaning. It is not always best for a creature of anykind to be kept alive especially if they are going to have to go through what this guy will judging by the way he has been so far and the worse is yet to come here in Michigan. Is there really no place he could go to live out his days in warmth and safety? A heated barn, maybe? Cats are useful to farmers and horse people, who often do not mind feeding them if they will keep rodents out of the grain. Where are you? Can I make some calls for you? I could call around and see if someone would make him a barn cat. If I find someone, can you trap him? (Forgive any questions that have already been answered, I have not followed this thread, but I want to help in a real way if I can.) Ah the elusive barn homes. Great if you can find one. Actually if there is a horse farm around that isn't already overrun with cats they might be interested. The cat controls the mice which can play havoc with the tack. If that doesn't work then go on petfinder and contact any rescue groups in your area. If all else fails and he's struggling outside then the shelter might be the best of the options left. Beats finding the remains in the spring. W |
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Opinion / helpful suggestions about what to do with a neighborhood cat needed. (LONG)
"Wendy" wrote in message ... "cybercat" wrote in message ... "kraut" wrote The old guy was getting sick and looked like he had trouble getting around when the night time temps just got to the 30s as I said in the ready post so I can imagine what he is going to be like when the temps drop into the teens and there is several inches of snow on the ground. I think I would rather have him put down which is the direction I am leaning. It is not always best for a creature of anykind to be kept alive especially if they are going to have to go through what this guy will judging by the way he has been so far and the worse is yet to come here in Michigan. Is there really no place he could go to live out his days in warmth and safety? A heated barn, maybe? Cats are useful to farmers and horse people, who often do not mind feeding them if they will keep rodents out of the grain. Where are you? Can I make some calls for you? I could call around and see if someone would make him a barn cat. If I find someone, can you trap him? (Forgive any questions that have already been answered, I have not followed this thread, but I want to help in a real way if I can.) Ah the elusive barn homes. Great if you can find one. Actually if there is a horse farm around that isn't already overrun with cats they might be interested. The cat controls the mice which can play havoc with the tack. If that doesn't work then go on petfinder and contact any rescue groups in your area. If all else fails and he's struggling outside then the shelter might be the best of the options left. Beats finding the remains in the spring. W Also, if you could bring him inside your own home, if the number of cats you already have wasn't an issue, I wonder if local rescue groups would chip in some food. I have 11 cats, and one of the rescue groups here is always offering me surplus food, since so much is donated to them. Julie |
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