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How about a ramp so the critters can climb out easily?
That's a great idea! Maybe she can leave a piece of wood going from the deck to the steps into the water. If she has no steps, maybe she can attack something to the ladder, a little platform at water level they can climb onto then jump out of the pool. My cat could swim but there was no way he would have known to go to the steps. Thank god I was there. |
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I am sorry to about your cat. This may be another message to remind people
to keep their cats inside or have them under close supervision outside. -- 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 "Tlg064" wrote in message ... Just came home from work and decided to go in the pool and found one of my cats floating in the water. A heartbreaking and horrifying sight. She was a stray I took in 6 or seven years ago and getting up there in age and having a little trouble walking. I cant bear the thought of the cat frantically fighting to get out of the pool after she fell in. Well I have four other cats one of which does go outside. Do I need to be concerned. Can a healthy cat manage to get herself out of an above ground pool should she fall in. The one that drowned and this one prefer to drink pool water in the summer rather than drinking from their bowl. There is no practical way I could close off the pool. The yard is fenced but the pool is not. In fact walking out the door leads directly to the pool without stepping up or down. Any suggestions. Tom |
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I am sorry to about your cat. This may be another message to remind people
to keep their cats inside or have them under close supervision outside. -- 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 "Tlg064" wrote in message ... Just came home from work and decided to go in the pool and found one of my cats floating in the water. A heartbreaking and horrifying sight. She was a stray I took in 6 or seven years ago and getting up there in age and having a little trouble walking. I cant bear the thought of the cat frantically fighting to get out of the pool after she fell in. Well I have four other cats one of which does go outside. Do I need to be concerned. Can a healthy cat manage to get herself out of an above ground pool should she fall in. The one that drowned and this one prefer to drink pool water in the summer rather than drinking from their bowl. There is no practical way I could close off the pool. The yard is fenced but the pool is not. In fact walking out the door leads directly to the pool without stepping up or down. Any suggestions. Tom |
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A cover would help. I'd get a retractable pool cover or one that is hard
surfaced enough so you can walk on it. But the best idea is to keep your cats indoors or closely supervise the cats outside. Like a child, this case proved even a cat could drown. -- 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 "J~" wrote in message ... could you get a cover for it ?? I am sure you have already thought/looked into it. I am suprised the cat could not get out, I have heard and see cats get out of water before, not great swimmers but they can when needed. J~ Tlg064 wrote: Just came home from work and decided to go in the pool and found one of my cats floating in the water. A heartbreaking and horrifying sight. She was a stray I took in 6 or seven years ago and getting up there in age and having a little trouble walking. I cant bear the thought of the cat frantically fighting to get out of the pool after she fell in. Well I have four other cats one of which does go outside. Do I need to be concerned. Can a healthy cat manage to get herself out of an above ground pool should she fall in. The one that drowned and this one prefer to drink pool water in the summer rather than drinking from their bowl. There is no practical way I could close off the pool. The yard is fenced but the pool is not. In fact walking out the door leads directly to the pool without stepping up or down. Any suggestions. Tom |
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A cover would help. I'd get a retractable pool cover or one that is hard
surfaced enough so you can walk on it. But the best idea is to keep your cats indoors or closely supervise the cats outside. Like a child, this case proved even a cat could drown. -- 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 "J~" wrote in message ... could you get a cover for it ?? I am sure you have already thought/looked into it. I am suprised the cat could not get out, I have heard and see cats get out of water before, not great swimmers but they can when needed. J~ Tlg064 wrote: Just came home from work and decided to go in the pool and found one of my cats floating in the water. A heartbreaking and horrifying sight. She was a stray I took in 6 or seven years ago and getting up there in age and having a little trouble walking. I cant bear the thought of the cat frantically fighting to get out of the pool after she fell in. Well I have four other cats one of which does go outside. Do I need to be concerned. Can a healthy cat manage to get herself out of an above ground pool should she fall in. The one that drowned and this one prefer to drink pool water in the summer rather than drinking from their bowl. There is no practical way I could close off the pool. The yard is fenced but the pool is not. In fact walking out the door leads directly to the pool without stepping up or down. Any suggestions. Tom |
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I suppose your cat really had difficulty walking cuz I've seen many of
my cats fall inside the pool (even as 5/6 months old kittens) and they jump out of the water as if it were hard ground. Could your cat jump at all? |
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I suppose your cat really had difficulty walking cuz I've seen many of
my cats fall inside the pool (even as 5/6 months old kittens) and they jump out of the water as if it were hard ground. Could your cat jump at all? |
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"Tlg064" wrote in message ... Rona Wrote Hmmm, the trouble of covering a pool vs the life of a cat. Makes me wonder about your priorities. Then again, the cat was just a stray, afterall said with much sarcasm Its to be expected. Always a know-it-all asshole in every bunch. In Usenet, readers can only go by the information provided by each poster. My opinion is based on the information you provided. First of all I went way above and beyond the call of duty for this stray cat. Had her spayed, shots, and routine trips to the vet for checkups and boosters. Gave her a loving home as well. All my cats live like kings and queens. I dont think I have ever heard of anyone covering their pool each time they use it to keep animals from falling in it. Defeats the purpose and beauty of the pool. We are also talking about a 32ft long pool here. Simply not practical to deal with a cover that large on a daily basis. I guess the animals will just have to take their chances but I will incorporate some kind of escape means just in case. Life is full of dangers for both man and beast. Check out information on pool safety and pets. Even a simple Google search brings up useful information such as http://www.petplace.com/Articles/artShow.asp?artID=2736 . There are options available to anyone who has an interest in keeping their pets (as well as children) safe. No method is foolproof, of course, but the options (such as removable fencing, pool alarms, and pool covers) at least minimize the risks involved with pools. But your focus (from what you have written) is convenience and looks, not the safety of your animals. Your interest in safety (from what you have written) comes third. If a person had drowned in your pool, what would you be doing now to prevent a "next time"? So Rona. Dont talk about things you know nothing about or dont know the circumstances. said with much disgust Tom As I said, options are available. You chose to have a pool and pets and you should have investigated the safety hazards *before* even considering a pool. That you didn't, imo, is far more disgusting than anything I have said. rona |
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"Tlg064" wrote in message ... Rona Wrote Hmmm, the trouble of covering a pool vs the life of a cat. Makes me wonder about your priorities. Then again, the cat was just a stray, afterall said with much sarcasm Its to be expected. Always a know-it-all asshole in every bunch. In Usenet, readers can only go by the information provided by each poster. My opinion is based on the information you provided. First of all I went way above and beyond the call of duty for this stray cat. Had her spayed, shots, and routine trips to the vet for checkups and boosters. Gave her a loving home as well. All my cats live like kings and queens. I dont think I have ever heard of anyone covering their pool each time they use it to keep animals from falling in it. Defeats the purpose and beauty of the pool. We are also talking about a 32ft long pool here. Simply not practical to deal with a cover that large on a daily basis. I guess the animals will just have to take their chances but I will incorporate some kind of escape means just in case. Life is full of dangers for both man and beast. Check out information on pool safety and pets. Even a simple Google search brings up useful information such as http://www.petplace.com/Articles/artShow.asp?artID=2736 . There are options available to anyone who has an interest in keeping their pets (as well as children) safe. No method is foolproof, of course, but the options (such as removable fencing, pool alarms, and pool covers) at least minimize the risks involved with pools. But your focus (from what you have written) is convenience and looks, not the safety of your animals. Your interest in safety (from what you have written) comes third. If a person had drowned in your pool, what would you be doing now to prevent a "next time"? So Rona. Dont talk about things you know nothing about or dont know the circumstances. said with much disgust Tom As I said, options are available. You chose to have a pool and pets and you should have investigated the safety hazards *before* even considering a pool. That you didn't, imo, is far more disgusting than anything I have said. rona |
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Rona Wrote
In Usenet, readers can only go by the information provided by each poster. My opinion is based on the information you provided. I understand Google search brings up useful information such as http://www.petplace.com/Articles/artShow.asp?artID=2736 That link does not seem to be working at the moment but I will check it out later. No method is foolproof, of course, but the options (such as removable fencing, pool alarms, and pool covers) at least minimize the risks involved with pools. But your focus (from what you have written) is convenience and looks, not the safety of your animals. Your interest in safety (from what you have written) comes third. As I said, options are available. You chose to have a pool and pets and you should have investigated the safety hazards *before* even considering a pool. That you didn't, imo, is far more disgusting than anything I have said. Alarms would not do any good if I'm not home as happened. In any case I installed the pool for its convenience long before this stray cat and her unborn kitten came looking for a home. I guess she picked the wrong home. I did however treat her very well and made her feel welcome. From what I hear and observe, I treat my cats far better than many, if not most, pet owners. Till now it never occured to me that a streetwise cat could fall into the pool and drown. The very first day this cat came into my yard she could have fallen into the pool. Do I need to cover, fence and alarm my pool for any animal that may venture into my yard? If a person had drowned in your pool, what would you be doing now to prevent a "next time"? My yard is fenced in as required by law. Other than myself and my wife just about no one else uses the pool. Tom |
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