Serval Cat's Fate in Ordinance Limbo

"BrandyÂ*Â*Alexandre" dumped this in
s.com on 06 Apr 2004:

A friend just sent me this story. A family bought an African Serval
kitten two years ago and now the city is thinking about making them get
rid of it. It's totally a housecat. Too beautiful for words. I'm
not really for keeping such exotics, but this "kitty" is family and it
would be such a shame if it had to go live in a waystation someplace.

http://www.nbc5i.com/family/2980894/detail.html


I've been reading the progression of this story in a yahoo group and it is
really sad. Someone at Animal control screwed up and told them to just
register Gizmo in the same way domestic cats are registered with the city,
and they didn't want to own up to it and this after two years of him being
part of the family. I'm glad to see the article stating that he'll be
allowed to stay; I hadn't seen that posted in the group.

--
Cheryl

"BrandyÂ*Â*Alexandre" dumped this in
s.com on 06 Apr 2004:

A friend just sent me this story. A family bought an African Serval
kitten two years ago and now the city is thinking about making them get
rid of it. It's totally a housecat. Too beautiful for words. I'm
not really for keeping such exotics, but this "kitty" is family and it
would be such a shame if it had to go live in a waystation someplace.

http://www.nbc5i.com/family/2980894/detail.html


I've been reading the progression of this story in a yahoo group and it is
really sad. Someone at Animal control screwed up and told them to just
register Gizmo in the same way domestic cats are registered with the city,
and they didn't want to own up to it and this after two years of him being
part of the family. I'm glad to see the article stating that he'll be
allowed to stay; I hadn't seen that posted in the group.

--
Cheryl

I think the only worry was that someone's useless rat-like ankle biting dog
might be
deservedly eaten.

Best. Quote. Ever.

peace,
pam



"Enjoy every second of your life...it may end at any time and you may come back
as some loser with bad taste." -my friend JoeyJojo

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I think the only worry was that someone's useless rat-like ankle biting dog
might be
deservedly eaten.

Best. Quote. Ever.

peace,
pam



"Enjoy every second of your life...it may end at any time and you may come back
as some loser with bad taste." -my friend JoeyJojo

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On Wed, 07 Apr 2004 03:34:44 +0000, Laura R. wrote:

circa Wed, 07 Apr 2004 02:07:30 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav,
BrandyÂ*Â*Alexandre ) said,

(I hate little dogs)

Then avoid the Upper East Side of NYC. They're EVERYWHERE.

You are talking those little dogs that eccentric women don't allow to ever
touch the ground outside of the house, right?

--
Dennis Carr - | I may be out of my mind,
http://www.dennis.furtopia.org | But I have more fun that way.
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On Wed, 07 Apr 2004 03:34:44 +0000, Laura R. wrote:

circa Wed, 07 Apr 2004 02:07:30 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav,
BrandyÂ*Â*Alexandre ) said,

(I hate little dogs)

Then avoid the Upper East Side of NYC. They're EVERYWHERE.

You are talking those little dogs that eccentric women don't allow to ever
touch the ground outside of the house, right?

--
Dennis Carr - | I may be out of my mind,
http://www.dennis.furtopia.org | But I have more fun that way.
------------------------------------+-------------------------------

You are talking those little dogs that eccentric women don't allow to ever
touch the ground outside of the house, right?

And they have outfits. Several, usually.

Candace
(take the litter out before replying by e-mail)

See my cats:
http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace

"One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other
than human." (Loren Eisely)

You are talking those little dogs that eccentric women don't allow to ever
touch the ground outside of the house, right?

And they have outfits. Several, usually.

Candace
(take the litter out before replying by e-mail)

See my cats:
http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace

"One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other
than human." (Loren Eisely)

"Laura R." wrote in message
.. .
circa Fri, 09 Apr 2004 07:33:11 -0700, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav,
Dennis Carr ) said,
(I hate little dogs)

Then avoid the Upper East Side of NYC. They're EVERYWHERE.

You are talking those little dogs that eccentric women don't allow to
ever
touch the ground outside of the house, right?

Yes, purse stuffing.

Laura
--
I am Dyslexia of Borg,
Your ass will be laminated.

Sounds like Japan...

One of my Japanese friends has Maltese terriers. She never uses those doggy
bags, but her dogs generally do not touch the ground outside. When she has
them in the garden, she carries them from inside to a chair or bench in the
yard. If she's out talking to a neighbour, she'll carry one or both of them
outside with her so they can get some fresh air. If she takes them for
walks, they usually ride in something that looks like those old lady
shopping carts that can be used as seats. The only time they are allowed to
walk outside is right before they take baths. She'll walk them, then carry
them from outside directly to the tub so their paws don't touch the inside
of the house.

Another friend who has a flat-haired lab (?) has her dog wear little booties
or washes her feet before she brings her indoors.

It should be noted, however, that this is very much a cultural thing related
to cleanliness. Japanese people never wear their shoes inside their homes
(nor do many other Asian cultures) because soles of shoes are filthy (you
step in poop, spit, and god knows what else). It makes sense that they
would not allow their dogs to step from outside to inside without washing
them first. Cats, however, are often excepted from this rule. Many
housecats I knew were outdoor-only cats, but those who were also allowed
indoors were generally thought of as being clean (because cats groom
themselves frequently). Apartment cats were generally indoor-only cats,
though.

Did I ever mention the people who dye their dogs' hair bright pink or
purple?

rona
--
"Do not meddle in the affairs of cats, for they are subtle and they will
**** upon your computer."
--Bruce Graham

"Laura R." wrote in message
.. .
circa Fri, 09 Apr 2004 07:33:11 -0700, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav,
Dennis Carr ) said,
(I hate little dogs)

Then avoid the Upper East Side of NYC. They're EVERYWHERE.

You are talking those little dogs that eccentric women don't allow to
ever
touch the ground outside of the house, right?

Yes, purse stuffing.

Laura
--
I am Dyslexia of Borg,
Your ass will be laminated.

Sounds like Japan...

One of my Japanese friends has Maltese terriers. She never uses those doggy
bags, but her dogs generally do not touch the ground outside. When she has
them in the garden, she carries them from inside to a chair or bench in the
yard. If she's out talking to a neighbour, she'll carry one or both of them
outside with her so they can get some fresh air. If she takes them for
walks, they usually ride in something that looks like those old lady
shopping carts that can be used as seats. The only time they are allowed to
walk outside is right before they take baths. She'll walk them, then carry
them from outside directly to the tub so their paws don't touch the inside
of the house.

Another friend who has a flat-haired lab (?) has her dog wear little booties
or washes her feet before she brings her indoors.

It should be noted, however, that this is very much a cultural thing related
to cleanliness. Japanese people never wear their shoes inside their homes
(nor do many other Asian cultures) because soles of shoes are filthy (you
step in poop, spit, and god knows what else). It makes sense that they
would not allow their dogs to step from outside to inside without washing
them first. Cats, however, are often excepted from this rule. Many
housecats I knew were outdoor-only cats, but those who were also allowed
indoors were generally thought of as being clean (because cats groom
themselves frequently). Apartment cats were generally indoor-only cats,
though.

Did I ever mention the people who dye their dogs' hair bright pink or
purple?

rona
--
"Do not meddle in the affairs of cats, for they are subtle and they will
**** upon your computer."
--Bruce Graham