talking about cats - I have a small problem with them right now

[Guest guest]

If I were you I'd talk to the neighbors. Those cats need to be inside. My

parents just had a cat disappear a few weeks ago, probably killed by coyotes.

Cats don't belong outside, they belong in the house where they're safe and out

of other people's yards. It's irritating to you, and it's dangerous for the

cats.

 

Kadee Sedtal

 

 

 

 

Everyone is raving about the all-new Mail Beta.

 

 

[Guest guest]

If they aren't declawed being outside if fine. They can climb trees just fine

and getaway . Also they can jump high and get into small spaces that bigger

animals can't.

 

There is a spray that you can buy at pet stores to spray in areas you don't want

cats.

 

Most cats cover up their feces and urine.. I have 8 cats and I never see any

in our yard or flower beds. We don't have neighbors right up under us.. Most

are outdoor cats. We've had them for years. We have foxes and all other kinds

of wildlife in the area too. Our cats love to wander around the pasture with

the horses and dog.

 

The other day, our big white boy cat was laying in the grass where the horses

were grazing. This one horse was eating grass and moving along slowly, when

all of a sudden he nudged the cat in the middle of its back and breathed hot air

on it. LOL It was so funny. He wasn't trying to hurt the cat, but the cat

jumped up indignant like and looked at him as if to say " And just why did you

do that? " We had a good chuckle out of it. Cats are so funny. Most of our

cats lounge up on our patio and sleep the day away. They don't bother our bird

feeders at all.... Great loving company that lowers BP. Now how many people can

you say that about????? LOL

 

BTW WEE it is good to see you post again.... long time no see a post from you.

 

Judy

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Kadee M

Monday, August 21, 2006 12:35 PM

Re: talking about cats - I have a small problem

with them right now

 

 

If I were you I'd talk to the neighbors. Those cats need to be inside. My

parents just had a cat disappear a few weeks ago, probably killed by coyotes.

Cats don't belong outside, they belong in the house where they're safe and out

of other people's yards. It's irritating to you, and it's dangerous for the

cats.

 

Kadee Sedtal

 

 

Everyone is raving about the all-new Mail Beta.

 

[Guest guest]

Dear Kadee,

 

I am grateful for the reply

 

I have talked to the neighbours already but just forgot to mention in my

original post.

They told me that it is beyond their control.

I told them that my friend, Valerie lost her cat.

They appear not to be the least concern

 

I just wish that people here are as thoughtful and considerate.

It takes all kinds ha.

 

 

Best Wishes,

Wee

 

 

 

 

On Behalf Of Kadee M

Monday, August 21, 2006 6:36 PM

 

Re: talking about cats - I have a small problem

with them right now

 

 

If I were you I'd talk to the neighbors. Those cats need to be inside. My

parents just had a cat disappear a few weeks ago, probably killed by

coyotes. Cats don't belong outside, they belong in the house where they're

safe and out of other people's yards. It's irritating to you, and it's

dangerous for the cats.

 

Kadee Sedtal

 

 

 

 

Everyone is raving about the all-new Mail Beta.

 

 

[Guest guest]

Wee,

They may not choose to keep it inside because it has a problem with

spraying/marking things. They still love their cat, but this is not a cat that

can be indoors , if that is the case. Most of the time, when a boy cat is

fixed it will quit doing this and until we got our last two boy cats, I always

that. But I am here to tell you that these 2 little sweet heart boy cats, still

mark. The vet says there is nothing you can do about it, so yes it may be out

of their control. I doubt they aren't trying to bug you by letting their cats

outside.

 

Another thing, once they get a taste of the outdoors, they bug you relentlessly

to go out and explore and chase butterflies......They yowl at the door and

scratch until you let them out.

 

 

Judy

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Wee K Chew

Monday, August 21, 2006 3:40 PM

RE: Re: talking about cats - I have a small

problem with them right now

 

 

Dear Kadee,

 

I am grateful for the reply

 

I have talked to the neighbours already but just forgot to mention in my

original post.

They told me that it is beyond their control.

I told them that my friend, Valerie lost her cat.

They appear not to be the least concern

 

I just wish that people here are as thoughtful and considerate.

It takes all kinds ha.

 

Best Wishes,

Wee

 

On Behalf Of Kadee M

Monday, August 21, 2006 6:36 PM

Re: talking about cats - I have a small problem

with them right now

 

If I were you I'd talk to the neighbors. Those cats need to be inside. My

parents just had a cat disappear a few weeks ago, probably killed by

coyotes. Cats don't belong outside, they belong in the house where they're

safe and out of other people's yards. It's irritating to you, and it's

dangerous for the cats.

 

Kadee Sedtal

 

 

Everyone is raving about the all-new Mail Beta.

 

[Guest guest]

I grew up near some people who had outdoor cats, none of whom were altered and

there were always kittens around, and it was so heartbreaking every few days to

see one out on the road that had been hit by a car. My parents did the same

thing to our cats, and my wonderful orange tabby who was just sweet times a

million died that way. Another cat of ours wandered up to the house one day

bleeding from a concussion, from what we never knew. One of ours was poisoned,

and a total of 18 of ours and the neighbors' went missing for unknown reasons.

It's just too dangerous. If marking is a problem, don't get cats.

 

Kadee Sedtal

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I agree, cats need to be fixed. Ending up with way to many cats and ferel ones

at that is a huge problem.... All of ours are fixed!!!! We don't live on a

busy road. It does make a difference where you live. We lived on a busy

street corner at one point when we were growing up and we lost several dogs to

chasing cars and getting hit......... so hard...

 

 

One doesn't know that a cat is going to be a marker prior to getting them and

them growing up. I've had cats all of my life and never have we had one that

marked...until now.....

 

I'm sorry for your loss. It just kills you when you loose one. All of ours

have lived to be at least 14 years old or older. All that we have now are 7-10

years old and enjoying a good life...

Judy

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Kadee M

Monday, August 21, 2006 4:25 PM

Re: talking about cats - I have a small problem

with them right now

 

 

I grew up near some people who had outdoor cats, none of whom were altered and

there were always kittens around, and it was so heartbreaking every few days to

see one out on the road that had been hit by a car. My parents did the same

thing to our cats, and my wonderful orange tabby who was just sweet times a

million died that way. Another cat of ours wandered up to the house one day

bleeding from a concussion, from what we never knew. One of ours was poisoned,

and a total of 18 of ours and the neighbors' went missing for unknown reasons.

It's just too dangerous. If marking is a problem, don't get cats.

 

Kadee Sedtal

 

 

[Guest guest]

I think a big issue a lot of ppl don't realize is that the songbird

population in many parts of the world is decreasing, a large part of

the reason is due to cats being left outside. Also, if you plan on

having children or being around kids in the future cats who eat raw

meat can get something called toxoplasmis which can pass to people

through contact. It can make children very sick and lead to

miscarriage and birth defects.

 

The reason there are bells on cat collars is because it warns the

songbirds of the cat's presence. The problem is, the cats can get out

of them easily, at least mine could.

 

I never let my cats outside, I was afraid they wouldn't come back or

would be hit by a car or killed by a hawk or pther large predatory

bird, I was even afraid of alligators getting them but I think cats

are faster than gators in general.

 

If not for those reasons I have several neighbors who trap cats for

fun and shoot them. These people are concerned every cat will breed

and create a liter of homeless cats, even fixed cats

 

The city made them stop shooting them but now they drop them off in

the woods several cities over, never to be seen again.

 

Meg

[Guest guest]

My cats are both spayed and although they are indoor/outdoor cats, I

live in a tenement apartment so once they are in the back garden

there is no way that they can get out onto the street. Of couse, I

don't know what they may be getting up to in someone else's

garden.... and cats often prefer to " go " in another garden. My last

cat lived to 19 so they have a good long life here.

Christie

 

, " wwjd " <jtwigg wrote:

>

> I agree, cats need to be fixed. Ending up with way to many cats

and ferel ones at that is a huge problem.... All of ours are

fixed!!!! We don't live on a busy road. It does make a difference

where you live. We lived on a busy street corner at one point when

we were growing up and we lost several dogs to chasing cars and

getting hit......... so hard...

>

>

> One doesn't know that a cat is going to be a marker prior to

getting them and them growing up. I've had cats all of my life and

never have we had one that marked...until now.....

>

> I'm sorry for your loss. It just kills you when you loose one.

All of ours have lived to be at least 14 years old or older. All

that we have now are 7-10 years old and enjoying a good life...

> Judy

[Guest guest]

I volunteer with a local animal rescue. A young boy came by and was

talking about the number of feral cats in his neighborhood. I offered

him help to get them fixed. His reply was that it wasn't necessary -

they just let the owls get the kittens. I wanted to choke him.

Samantha

 

 

I grew up near some people who had outdoor cats, none of whom were

altered and there were always kittens around, and it was so

heartbreaking every few days to see one out on the road that had been

hit by a car.

[Guest guest]

That is a sad story.....I wonder if they could even catch them though. It is

hard to with those ferel ones. Have you had any luck?

Judy

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Samantha Lea

Monday, August 21, 2006 6:04 PM

RE: Re: talking about cats - I have a small

problem with them right now

 

 

I volunteer with a local animal rescue. A young boy came by and was

talking about the number of feral cats in his neighborhood. I offered

him help to get them fixed. His reply was that it wasn't necessary -

they just let the owls get the kittens. I wanted to choke him.

Samantha

 

I grew up near some people who had outdoor cats, none of whom were

altered and there were always kittens around, and it was so

heartbreaking every few days to see one out on the road that had been

hit by a car.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

How absolutely awful. There are plenty of wild things

for owls to eat (chipmunk, mice...). They don't need

kittens too. Sounds so heartless. Mine never go

outside either. Well occasionally if a butterfly

flies by the patio door right before I let the dogs

out then they will run out but no farther than the

patio and I go out and get them. But even though all

pets are female, they are still fixed.

Debbie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Yes we live trap/neuter and return ferals all the time. Occasionally

there is a stubborn one (imagine - a stubborn cat) but if you use good

" bait " they are fairly easy to trap. We've even had problems with cats

that won't stay out of the trap because they've figured out there is a

pretty good meal in there. Usually use canned fish in oil.

Samantha

 

 

That is a sad story.....I wonder if they could even catch them though.

It is hard to with those ferel ones. Have you had any luck?

Judy