Two Feral Cats

There are feral groups around that will trap, spay/neuter, and release
if someone is feeding them.

I think it would be a good idea to get that eye treated, at the very
least. You might call the Humane Society and see if they can give you
the names of some feral rescue groups who could help. Also, if you offer
a donation or even offer to cover the expense of eye-treatment or spay,
neuter, that might help them to be able to help the cats. Maybe even
take donations at your office.

The Humane Societies themselves are usually over-extended and may not
take feral cats. They take lots of time to tame, something the H.S. does
not always have.

Good luck,

Rhonda

ceb2 wrote:

I recently started working in a place where I frequently see two
obviously feral cats in the back parking lot. They are both adults,
all white, beautiful cats, but a little skinny, and kinda mangy, but
they look in good health otherwise prbably siblings. The parking lot
abuts a fiels with trees and tall grass (and some debris), it's at
least a half mile long and several hundred feet wide. One of the cats
is missing an eye and it wasn't done surgically. It's a messy, bloody,
scabby wound. I can't really tell that it's in any discomfort or not,
but it seems a recent wound. I've only been working here a month but
the cmpany moved here around 18 mos ago and the cats were here then
too. Someone else in the building set up a dry bed for them behind the
dumpster and is feeding them. I would never bring them home as I have
kittens who would probably be hurt or infected by adult ferals.

These are my choices:

Do nothing. These cats have been here at least a year and a half.
Maybe much longer, and are still kicking. They must be doing something
right. Someone made them a bed and is feeding them. They have ample
place to hunt and play in the field which abut parking lots and back
yards. The downfall, it is very close to the Sials Deane Highway, a
busy Connecticut retail road with lots of traffic, also, I'm not sure
what Kinda shape ol' 'one eye" is in. If that eye gets infected he may
die. For all anyone knows, they barely lived through a rough CT winter
last year and maybe can't last another.

My other choice is to call the animal hospital down the street or the
Humane Society to come catch them. They will then be cared for
someplace warm, be well fed by nice people and may get adopted. More
likely they will be euthanized, or at least the one missing an eye.

What would you do?

"ceb2" wrote in message
om...

One of the cats
is missing an eye and it wasn't done surgically. It's a messy, bloody,
scabby wound. I can't really tell that it's in any discomfort or not,

You can't be serious! The cat's eye was gouged out traumatically, "its a
messy, bloody, scabby wound", and you don't know if the cat is in any
discomfort? What are you, a ****ing moron?

I'm not sure what Kinda shape ol' 'one eye" is in.


What kinda shape do you think he's in after traumatic enucleation of an eye?


If that eye gets infected he may die.

Wow! That's right! Who told you?


Obviously, you need someone to tell you that the cat is in *desperate* need
of medical attention ASAP, so I'll volunteer. The cat is in *desperate*
need of medical attention ASAP.

Since I doubt you're capable - or would be willing to exert the effort to
trap the cat, or pay for the medical care this cat needs so desperately, I
suggest you call The Greater New Haven Cat Project (203) 782-CATS for help.
If they're too far away, I'm sure they can put you in touch with someone
closer who can help. Just don't tell them I gave you their number.

"ceb2" wrote in message
om...

One of the cats
is missing an eye and it wasn't done surgically. It's a messy, bloody,
scabby wound. I can't really tell that it's in any discomfort or not,

You can't be serious! The cat's eye was gouged out traumatically, "its a
messy, bloody, scabby wound", and you don't know if the cat is in any
discomfort? What are you, a ****ing moron?

I'm not sure what Kinda shape ol' 'one eye" is in.


What kinda shape do you think he's in after traumatic enucleation of an eye?


If that eye gets infected he may die.

Wow! That's right! Who told you?


Obviously, you need someone to tell you that the cat is in *desperate* need
of medical attention ASAP, so I'll volunteer. The cat is in *desperate*
need of medical attention ASAP.

Since I doubt you're capable - or would be willing to exert the effort to
trap the cat, or pay for the medical care this cat needs so desperately, I
suggest you call The Greater New Haven Cat Project (203) 782-CATS for help.
If they're too far away, I'm sure they can put you in touch with someone
closer who can help. Just don't tell them I gave you their number.

"Mary" wrote in message om...
"Arjun Ray" wrote in message
news
On Mon, 25 Oct 2004 12:21:15 -0700, ceb2 wrote:

I recently started working in a place where I frequently see two
obviously
feral cats in the back parking lot. [...]

These are my choices:

Do nothing.

This is the correct choice for *you*. You've damaged enough cats' lives
already.

Yep. I did not answer because I know this asshole will do whatever is
convenient. I probably would already have DONE something about the ferals,
but buttwipe here's response to them is "oh, great topic for the Newsgroup."
What a cat lover.



My other choice is to call the animal hospital down the street or the
Humane Society to come catch them.

If this is the only other "choice" that occurs to you, then all the more
would it be correct for you to do nothing. Cats are not your long suit.

What would you do?

Depends.


Well, gosh. Thanks for all the compasionate and insightful advice.
Thanks to all of your thoughtful input, I've decided to capture the
cats, bring them home, clean out the eye wound with a crowbar and
turpentine, declaw them at my workbench with my own power tools, and
then let them live out their lives in the spacious confines of a trash
can in my back yard.

Deusch Bags

"Mary" wrote in message om...
"Arjun Ray" wrote in message
news
On Mon, 25 Oct 2004 12:21:15 -0700, ceb2 wrote:

I recently started working in a place where I frequently see two
obviously
feral cats in the back parking lot. [...]

These are my choices:

Do nothing.

This is the correct choice for *you*. You've damaged enough cats' lives
already.

Yep. I did not answer because I know this asshole will do whatever is
convenient. I probably would already have DONE something about the ferals,
but buttwipe here's response to them is "oh, great topic for the Newsgroup."
What a cat lover.



My other choice is to call the animal hospital down the street or the
Humane Society to come catch them.

If this is the only other "choice" that occurs to you, then all the more
would it be correct for you to do nothing. Cats are not your long suit.

What would you do?

Depends.


Well, gosh. Thanks for all the compasionate and insightful advice.
Thanks to all of your thoughtful input, I've decided to capture the
cats, bring them home, clean out the eye wound with a crowbar and
turpentine, declaw them at my workbench with my own power tools, and
then let them live out their lives in the spacious confines of a trash
can in my back yard.

Deusch Bags

kaeli wrote in message . ..
In article ,
enlightened us with...
I recently started working in a place where I frequently see two
obviously feral cats in the back parking lot.

snip

What would you do?

If they are friendly with people, find out if any local no-kill rescues would
be willing to take on these kitties. They may be willing to take them in
especially because of the injured one.

They are not eager to be near people, but do not run away that quick.
Interestingly, near there shelter are signs of human interaction.
Someone is putting out fresh water, leftovers from peoples lunches,
and even a faded prescription bottle. I can read that it came from a
vet, but everyhing else is too faded.

If they are not friendly with people, I'd contact the local animal shelter to
see if a vet would treat them as ferals to be re-released (and put out winter
shelter - see below). The humane society may work with a vet who would do
this. True ferals have very bad chances of getting adopted. There are a lot
of friendly cats without homes. People choose those.

Worse comes to worse (no one will take them or help them), I'd bring the one
with only one eye in to the H.S. (or have them come get him) even if there
was a chance he'd be euthanized. That injury must be terribly painful and is
likely to get infected without treatment.

According to my co-workers the cat has had the injury as long as my
company has been here, over 18 mos.

I'd then put out a real shelter outside (they make dog houses for this) with
hay in it and stuff for the other cat for the winter. If a shelter is done
properly (raised off ground, hay and blankets for warmth, covered entrance,
etc), the cat will be fine over the winter.

The shelter that's there is a plastic garbage can on it's side with
the lid duct taped on, and an access hole in the lid. It's not off the
ground, but situated on a hill in such a way as to prevent rain from
entering.

My nickle, anyways.

--

kaeli wrote in message . ..
In article ,
enlightened us with...
I recently started working in a place where I frequently see two
obviously feral cats in the back parking lot.

snip

What would you do?

If they are friendly with people, find out if any local no-kill rescues would
be willing to take on these kitties. They may be willing to take them in
especially because of the injured one.

They are not eager to be near people, but do not run away that quick.
Interestingly, near there shelter are signs of human interaction.
Someone is putting out fresh water, leftovers from peoples lunches,
and even a faded prescription bottle. I can read that it came from a
vet, but everyhing else is too faded.

If they are not friendly with people, I'd contact the local animal shelter to
see if a vet would treat them as ferals to be re-released (and put out winter
shelter - see below). The humane society may work with a vet who would do
this. True ferals have very bad chances of getting adopted. There are a lot
of friendly cats without homes. People choose those.

Worse comes to worse (no one will take them or help them), I'd bring the one
with only one eye in to the H.S. (or have them come get him) even if there
was a chance he'd be euthanized. That injury must be terribly painful and is
likely to get infected without treatment.

According to my co-workers the cat has had the injury as long as my
company has been here, over 18 mos.

I'd then put out a real shelter outside (they make dog houses for this) with
hay in it and stuff for the other cat for the winter. If a shelter is done
properly (raised off ground, hay and blankets for warmth, covered entrance,
etc), the cat will be fine over the winter.

The shelter that's there is a plastic garbage can on it's side with
the lid duct taped on, and an access hole in the lid. It's not off the
ground, but situated on a hill in such a way as to prevent rain from
entering.

My nickle, anyways.

--

"Phil P." wrote in message ...
"ceb2" wrote in message
om...

One of the cats
is missing an eye and it wasn't done surgically. It's a messy, bloody,
scabby wound. I can't really tell that it's in any discomfort or not,

You can't be serious! The cat's eye was gouged out traumatically, "its a
messy, bloody, scabby wound", and you don't know if the cat is in any
discomfort? What are you, a ****ing moron?

He's been like that for over 18 months, he may well be used to it you f*cking moron.

I'm not sure what Kinda shape ol' 'one eye" is in.


What kinda shape do you think he's in after traumatic enucleation of an eye?

Like I said, 18 mos at least, perhaps it has healed 'messy'.



If that eye gets infected he may die.

Wow! That's right! Who told you?


Obviously, you need someone to tell you that the cat is in *desperate* need
of medical attention ASAP, so I'll volunteer. The cat is in *desperate*
need of medical attention ASAP.

Since I doubt you're capable - or would be willing to exert the effort to
trap the cat, or pay for the medical care this cat needs so desperately, I
suggest you call The Greater New Haven Cat Project (203) 782-CATS for help.
If they're too far away, I'm sure they can put you in touch with someone
closer who can help. Just don't tell them I gave you their number.

Sure thing f8cking moron.

"Phil P." wrote in message ...
"ceb2" wrote in message
om...

One of the cats
is missing an eye and it wasn't done surgically. It's a messy, bloody,
scabby wound. I can't really tell that it's in any discomfort or not,

You can't be serious! The cat's eye was gouged out traumatically, "its a
messy, bloody, scabby wound", and you don't know if the cat is in any
discomfort? What are you, a ****ing moron?

He's been like that for over 18 months, he may well be used to it you f*cking moron.

I'm not sure what Kinda shape ol' 'one eye" is in.


What kinda shape do you think he's in after traumatic enucleation of an eye?

Like I said, 18 mos at least, perhaps it has healed 'messy'.



If that eye gets infected he may die.

Wow! That's right! Who told you?


Obviously, you need someone to tell you that the cat is in *desperate* need
of medical attention ASAP, so I'll volunteer. The cat is in *desperate*
need of medical attention ASAP.

Since I doubt you're capable - or would be willing to exert the effort to
trap the cat, or pay for the medical care this cat needs so desperately, I
suggest you call The Greater New Haven Cat Project (203) 782-CATS for help.
If they're too far away, I'm sure they can put you in touch with someone
closer who can help. Just don't tell them I gave you their number.

Sure thing f8cking moron.

"ceb2" wrote in message
om...
"Phil P." wrote in message
...
"ceb2" wrote in message
om...

One of the cats
is missing an eye and it wasn't done surgically. It's a messy, bloody,
scabby wound. I can't really tell that it's in any discomfort or not,

You can't be serious! The cat's eye was gouged out traumatically, "its
a
messy, bloody, scabby wound", and you don't know if the cat is in any
discomfort? What are you, a ****ing moron?

He's been like that for over 18 months, he may well be used to it you
f*cking moron.


I see. As long as the cat is "used to" the discomfort, that's ok with you?

I'm not the ****ing moron; I wouldn't need to ask what to do if I saw a cat
in such horrible condition. I would have trapped the cat and taken him to a
vet. But that's me; I guess I'm just a little more responsive to cats in
desperate need of help.



I'm not sure what Kinda shape ol' 'one eye" is in.


What kinda shape do you think he's in after traumatic enucleation of an
eye?

Like I said, 18 mos at least, perhaps it has healed 'messy'.

...and perhaps painfully.




If that eye gets infected he may die.

Wow! That's right! Who told you?


Obviously, you need someone to tell you that the cat is in *desperate*
need
of medical attention ASAP, so I'll volunteer. The cat is in *desperate*
need of medical attention ASAP.

Since I doubt you're capable - or would be willing to exert the effort
to
trap the cat, or pay for the medical care this cat needs so desperately,
I
suggest you call The Greater New Haven Cat Project (203) 782-CATS for
help.
If they're too far away, I'm sure they can put you in touch with someone
closer who can help. Just don't tell them I gave you their number.

Sure thing f8cking moron.

I didn't call you a ****ing moron, I simply asked you if you are one. Since
you don't know the difference between a question and a statement, you must
be a ****ing moron.