A Moral Cat Question

[Nessa 23]

aww so cute

[Mephys 2]

So Billy it is

Poor little thing, at least he is in good hands now Can't wait to see pictures when he will get better!

[raphael7546 0]

Well, we already had this problem with a stray cat that moved into our garage and had kittens.

We now have 8 cats in the house and 2 garage cats. A friend at work took 2 of the kittens and we kept the other 2.

The mom doesn't want to stay in the house. Were paying to get her spayed and all her shots and she'll live in the garage with Ranch, our other garage cat who has been living in there for 2 yrs.

[Mags 112]

One of our cats, Chunky, is an outdoor cat. There is no way in hell he'd want to stay inside 24/7 - he's used to the outdoor life! So we just bring him in at night and he sleeps on the bed with me and hubby.

[Mags 112]

Billy's favourite spot:

It's blurry (hard to take a pic with a cat on your shoulder!) but you get the idea!

[derekkj 0]

Billy's favourite spot:

It's blurry (hard to take a pic with a cat on your shoulder!) but you get the idea!

Cat probably thinks he's died and gone to heaven!

You did the right thing, Mags. But then again I tend to take in all the strays that come my way too.

And strangely, I also used to have a cat named Billy who liked to perch on my shoulder.

[Alex+R 0]

Hi Mags! I think you did the right thing. At that age, if he has been mistreated, it might be hard to socialize him without a devoted and attentive guardian (you know, someone like you). And no-kill shelters often have very long waiting lists and sometimes take more adoptable animals first. (Although he is a kitten). I don't know. If I were you, I would have taken him to the vet (not inside my home first cuz I don't want to deal with getting the other kitties sick) and then brought him home and resigned myself to the fact that I'm now an official cat lady.

Did you check to see if he had been microchipped though?

[Mags 112]

Hi Mags! I think you did the right thing. At that age, if he has been mistreated, it might be hard to socialize him without a devoted and attentive guardian (you know, someone like you). And no-kill shelters often have very long waiting lists and sometimes take more adoptable animals first. (Although he is a kitten). I don't know. If I were you, I would have taken him to the vet (not inside my home first cuz I don't want to deal with getting the other kitties sick) and then brought him home and resigned myself to the fact that I'm now an official cat lady.

Did you check to see if he had been microchipped though?

The vet checked when we took him for his check up. When I brought him into the house I kept him separate from my other kitties, I wanted to get him checked for FiV/FLV first and get rid of the fleas. I slapped on a Revolution flea treatment as soon as I brought him in the door!

He has been introduced to the others and they generally get along. The only minor altercation is Sassy, the only female. She has been hissing and spitting a bit but there has been no fighting. The other four (all boys) have hardly batted an eyelid. Sassy is just put out cause she is queen of her castle!

[Alex+R 0]

Hi Mags! I think you did the right thing. At that age, if he has been mistreated, it might be hard to socialize him without a devoted and attentive guardian (you know, someone like you). And no-kill shelters often have very long waiting lists and sometimes take more adoptable animals first. (Although he is a kitten). I don't know. If I were you, I would have taken him to the vet (not inside my home first cuz I don't want to deal with getting the other kitties sick) and then brought him home and resigned myself to the fact that I'm now an official cat lady.

Did you check to see if he had been microchipped though?

The vet checked when we took him for his check up. When I brought him into the house I kept him separate from my other kitties, I wanted to get him checked for FiV/FLV first and get rid of the fleas. I slapped on a Revolution flea treatment as soon as I brought him in the door!

He has been introduced to the others and they generally get along. The only minor altercation is Sassy, the only female. She has been hissing and spitting a bit but there has been no fighting. The other four (all boys) have hardly batted an eyelid. Sassy is just put out cause she is queen of her castle!

Man, every time you or Larry describe what it's like at your house or show a picture, I want to show up with a suitcase and spend the weekend. Sounds so cozy! I feel like I should congratulate you on your new bundle of joy.

PS (I was in no way implying that you would have put your other cats in danger. I just live in an apartment where it would be hard to sequester a cat, so I was speaking for myself. I know you love your fur babies way too much to potentially expose them to kitty diseases.)

[Mags 112]

Hi Mags! I think you did the right thing. At that age, if he has been mistreated, it might be hard to socialize him without a devoted and attentive guardian (you know, someone like you). And no-kill shelters often have very long waiting lists and sometimes take more adoptable animals first. (Although he is a kitten). I don't know. If I were you, I would have taken him to the vet (not inside my home first cuz I don't want to deal with getting the other kitties sick) and then brought him home and resigned myself to the fact that I'm now an official cat lady.

Did you check to see if he had been microchipped though?

The vet checked when we took him for his check up. When I brought him into the house I kept him separate from my other kitties, I wanted to get him checked for FiV/FLV first and get rid of the fleas. I slapped on a Revolution flea treatment as soon as I brought him in the door!

He has been introduced to the others and they generally get along. The only minor altercation is Sassy, the only female. She has been hissing and spitting a bit but there has been no fighting. The other four (all boys) have hardly batted an eyelid. Sassy is just put out cause she is queen of her castle!

Man, every time you or Larry describe what it's like at your house or show a picture, I want to show up with a suitcase and spend the weekend. Sounds so cozy! I feel like I should congratulate you on your new bundle of joy.

PS (I was in no way implying that you would have put your other cats in danger. I just live in an apartment where it would be hard to sequester a cat, so I was speaking for myself. I know you love your fur babies way too much to potentially expose them to kitty diseases.)

Well, I'd hardly describe the house as cozy, it's a work in progress, but thanks for the compliment! We have a spare bedroom so if you're passing through Indiana and can stand the sight of broken plaster walls then you're most welcome! Oh that and 6 cats all vying for attention.

I know you weren't implying anything with the danger thing, I didn't take it that way at all.

Edited October 19, 2007 by Mags

[L_n_O 3]

I would take it to a shelter!

(wasn't on your list)

[Jonesie 1]

Since I'm an animal lover, I would take the kitty to the vet for treatment and keep him/her. Makes me sick how people can treat their "pets" so cruely

[*JG* 2]

I'm really bad at this. Our last 2 dogs have been strays. One, when I was a kid, was all beat up and looked really sad. My dad said not to feed it or anything and it would go away. By the time he got home from work, I had given her a bath, fed her, and taken her to the vet. We had that dog for 12 more years. Best pet we ever had.

I used to walk to the bank almost every day for work and would pick up strays along the way. Usually just feeding and taking them to the vet. Then, I would find a good home for them.

I just can't ignore those pitiful hungry eyes and sad noises they make.

[Ban Hammer 13,258]

where's the shoot it option?

[MrsBruce5 0]

She's there for a reason. She needs your help...

Take her inside.

Take PLENTY pictures of what she looks like, and get her to the vet's pronto....I am sure medical records will provide an account of her health for documentation purposes.

Then-love her forever.

IF someone else shows up and says she is theirs-just show them the pics and the medical reports. After that, advise them to take you to court to try to get her back.

Good Luck...

Rose