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"Sherry " wrote in message
... Rant On. We found two baby kittens in the flowerbed this morning. We live in the country, with no close neighbors. They didn't walk here by themselves. Someone dumped them. This isn't the first time. Or the second or third. I hate people who dump animals. Hate isn't a word I use very often, but I hate them. These babies are tiny, probably not 10 weeks old. Do people think a 10-week-old kitten can fend for itself? The are *very* well socialized. They were relatively in good shape, except for being covered with fleas, ticks and stickers. I live in a very urban area, and found my Otto out on the street four years ago. He was huddled behind bars outside a basement window of my building, which my bedroom window overlooked. His cries woke me up and I tried going back to sleep for a couple of hours (it was early) but couldn't. Finally got up, got dressed and went outside. He was about six months old at the time. I pulled him out from behind the bars, he crawled up to my neck and started purring. He definitely came from a home, because he was clean, very friendly, and knew what the litterbox was for. Several days after I found him, I saw another kitten, the same size as Otto (but a beautiful female tabby) across the street. I don't remember where I was going but I was in a big hurry. I did stop to pet her, and she began to follow me up the street. I knew that she had to be Otto's sister, and that someone probably dumped them outside. They were about six months old, and I guess they weren't too cute anymore. I searched for the female tabby when I got back home and couldn't find her. I found an empty cat food can by where I first saw her, so I hope someone took her in. I actually had a nightmare about her that night. To this day, I say to Otto, "I can't believe someone threw a perfectly good cat like you out". There are strays in my neighborhood (I live across the street from a big park) and seeing them doesn't affect me the way Otto and the little tabby did. The strays run from people, but these cats definitely were thrown out. I really wish I had been able to find the tabby, even though three cats in my small apartment would have been too much. I also think that people who just throw away unwanted animals deserve a special place in hell. Liz |
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"Sherry " wrote in message
... Rant On. We found two baby kittens in the flowerbed this morning. We live in the country, with no close neighbors. They didn't walk here by themselves. Someone dumped them. This isn't the first time. Or the second or third. I hate people who dump animals. Hate isn't a word I use very often, but I hate them. These babies are tiny, probably not 10 weeks old. Do people think a 10-week-old kitten can fend for itself? The are *very* well socialized. They were relatively in good shape, except for being covered with fleas, ticks and stickers. I live in a very urban area, and found my Otto out on the street four years ago. He was huddled behind bars outside a basement window of my building, which my bedroom window overlooked. His cries woke me up and I tried going back to sleep for a couple of hours (it was early) but couldn't. Finally got up, got dressed and went outside. He was about six months old at the time. I pulled him out from behind the bars, he crawled up to my neck and started purring. He definitely came from a home, because he was clean, very friendly, and knew what the litterbox was for. Several days after I found him, I saw another kitten, the same size as Otto (but a beautiful female tabby) across the street. I don't remember where I was going but I was in a big hurry. I did stop to pet her, and she began to follow me up the street. I knew that she had to be Otto's sister, and that someone probably dumped them outside. They were about six months old, and I guess they weren't too cute anymore. I searched for the female tabby when I got back home and couldn't find her. I found an empty cat food can by where I first saw her, so I hope someone took her in. I actually had a nightmare about her that night. To this day, I say to Otto, "I can't believe someone threw a perfectly good cat like you out". There are strays in my neighborhood (I live across the street from a big park) and seeing them doesn't affect me the way Otto and the little tabby did. The strays run from people, but these cats definitely were thrown out. I really wish I had been able to find the tabby, even though three cats in my small apartment would have been too much. I also think that people who just throw away unwanted animals deserve a special place in hell. Liz |
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Those kittens are beyond adorable. I guess the long and short is, there are
a lot of people in the world that are simply not willing to take responsibility for anything. Not themselves, not their actions, not their children, not their animals. My one kitten was found behind a grocery store that is literally across the street from a shelter. If the previous asshole owner didn't want her, why not cross the street or turn left instead of right... whatever... and drop her off in a place she would be cared for. Same with her step sister. A block from the shelter eating mice instead of a slight amount of effort to make sure she was safe. People are assholes. Not to sound trite, but even though it's a challenge, in the long run you are better off. You're the better person. That's a lot of positive energy. -- rach "Sherry " wrote in message ... Rant On. We found two baby kittens in the flowerbed this morning. We live in the country, with no close neighbors. They didn't walk here by themselves. Someone dumped them. This isn't the first time. Or the second or third. I hate people who dump animals. Hate isn't a word I use very often, but I hate them. These babies are tiny, probably not 10 weeks old. Do people think a 10-week-old kitten can fend for itself? The are *very* well socialized. They were relatively in good shape, except for being covered with fleas, ticks and stickers. The last dumped cat, no, wait, it was two dumped cats ago, the one before Biskit was sealed up in a cardboard box in the drive. Nice touch, to make sure the cat didn't wander off too far. What kind of a lazy-assed person won't drive to a shelter and relinquish animals. And what kind of mentality thinks *I* should take responsibility for their animals. But you what? I did. I bathed them and fed them and brought them in the house. Now I don't have a clue what to do with them. Kitten season is hard this year. Shelters are over-run. If they hadn't wandered up here, they'd have starved, together. I would rather see these jackasses put a bullet in a cat's head than dump it to starve. I took some pictures to make a poster with. Thought I'd share them. Rant over. Thanks for listening. http://members.aol.com/jjrich0523/graykittens2.jpg http://members.aol.com/jjrich0523/graykitten1.jpg Sherry |
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Those kittens are beyond adorable. I guess the long and short is, there are
a lot of people in the world that are simply not willing to take responsibility for anything. Not themselves, not their actions, not their children, not their animals. My one kitten was found behind a grocery store that is literally across the street from a shelter. If the previous asshole owner didn't want her, why not cross the street or turn left instead of right... whatever... and drop her off in a place she would be cared for. Same with her step sister. A block from the shelter eating mice instead of a slight amount of effort to make sure she was safe. People are assholes. Not to sound trite, but even though it's a challenge, in the long run you are better off. You're the better person. That's a lot of positive energy. -- rach "Sherry " wrote in message ... Rant On. We found two baby kittens in the flowerbed this morning. We live in the country, with no close neighbors. They didn't walk here by themselves. Someone dumped them. This isn't the first time. Or the second or third. I hate people who dump animals. Hate isn't a word I use very often, but I hate them. These babies are tiny, probably not 10 weeks old. Do people think a 10-week-old kitten can fend for itself? The are *very* well socialized. They were relatively in good shape, except for being covered with fleas, ticks and stickers. The last dumped cat, no, wait, it was two dumped cats ago, the one before Biskit was sealed up in a cardboard box in the drive. Nice touch, to make sure the cat didn't wander off too far. What kind of a lazy-assed person won't drive to a shelter and relinquish animals. And what kind of mentality thinks *I* should take responsibility for their animals. But you what? I did. I bathed them and fed them and brought them in the house. Now I don't have a clue what to do with them. Kitten season is hard this year. Shelters are over-run. If they hadn't wandered up here, they'd have starved, together. I would rather see these jackasses put a bullet in a cat's head than dump it to starve. I took some pictures to make a poster with. Thought I'd share them. Rant over. Thanks for listening. http://members.aol.com/jjrich0523/graykittens2.jpg http://members.aol.com/jjrich0523/graykitten1.jpg Sherry |
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We found two baby kittens in the flowerbed this morning. We live in the
country, with no close neighbors. They didn't walk here by themselves Awsww, I agree with everyone ese, how precious. I'm sorry, sometimes it just doesn't seem fair, and it's not. You've probably seen this before, but I like it: "I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter...the cast-offs of human society. I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and betrayal. And I was angry. "God," I said, "this is terrible! Why don't you do something?" God was silent for a moment and then He spoke softly. "I have done something," He replied. "I created you." The Animals' Savior Copyright-Jim Willis 1999 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) |
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We found two baby kittens in the flowerbed this morning. We live in the
country, with no close neighbors. They didn't walk here by themselves Awsww, I agree with everyone ese, how precious. I'm sorry, sometimes it just doesn't seem fair, and it's not. You've probably seen this before, but I like it: "I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter...the cast-offs of human society. I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and betrayal. And I was angry. "God," I said, "this is terrible! Why don't you do something?" God was silent for a moment and then He spoke softly. "I have done something," He replied. "I created you." The Animals' Savior Copyright-Jim Willis 1999 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) |
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That's what happened to Holly. A breeder mixed Persian and Oriental Shorthair in an attempt to create a "new" breed. Holly was destined to be destroyed simply because she wasn't the right color -- the breeder specifically wanted dusty gray, and Holly is solid black. Is the breeder licensed? Can the AKC do anything? I don't think legitimate breeders are allowed to go around and attempt to create new breeds. |
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That's what happened to Holly. A breeder mixed Persian and Oriental Shorthair in an attempt to create a "new" breed. Holly was destined to be destroyed simply because she wasn't the right color -- the breeder specifically wanted dusty gray, and Holly is solid black. Is the breeder licensed? Can the AKC do anything? I don't think legitimate breeders are allowed to go around and attempt to create new breeds. |
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"Luvskats00" wrote in message ... That's what happened to Holly. A breeder mixed Persian and Oriental Shorthair in an attempt to create a "new" breed. Holly was destined to be destroyed simply because she wasn't the right color -- the breeder specifically wanted dusty gray, and Holly is solid black. Is the breeder licensed? Can the AKC do anything? I don't think legitimate breeders are allowed to go around and attempt to create new breeds. I don't know the name of the breeder. All of this was told to me by the woman who rescued Holly, and she didn't want to divulge any names -- so I have only her word for the assertions. I did ask my vet once if Holly's fur, body shape, etc. could fit with this claim; and he said "yes" (which doesn't necessarily mean the story is true, but it did seem true at the time it was told to me -- and had nothing to do with my decision to adopt Holly). MaryL |
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