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Don't know what to purr for
We are now down to just Momma cat living outside. She hides most of the
time. But seems to know that early evening in dinner time. She shows up at the food and water bowls then. Either she is looking a little better or I'm getting used to how she looks. She is very dark, but not black. More the color of mink. Of course its also the color a malnourished black cat would turn. I hope tonight I can get some advantage on her. I'm sure she has worms as well as fleas, but they may have to wait. Charlie tells be the former residents have been back the last few days looking for her. I really don't know what to think about that. There is the part of me that thinks they should fry in hell for abandoning these animals. And the part that is trying to be glad they even want one of them back. They have an eight year old daughter. She had been gone most of the summer but was back just before they moved. And I know she cared about the cat and kittens. I feel awful for her in this situation. I know she isn't being much better cared for than the cats were. Social services is already involved and checks on the family often so there is really nothing to be done on that front. She has an older brother who is disabled. Whether it is physical or mental or emotional I don't know. I probably could catch the cat for them. But I don't know if I want to. If they get her back she will stay flea ridden and underfed. And will probably have another litter to make up to the kids for the ones they "lost". As bad as I feel for the little girl, I don't want to see that happen. So please, some purrs for the best that this resolves itself in the best was possible? Jake will purr his heart out too. Molly can't promise. She is still trying to figure out why Momma cat is allowed to dine alfresco, when we insist she comes inside to eat. Jo |
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Don't know what to purr for
Personally, I'd trap the cat and hide it from them. Seriously.
"Jo Firey" wrote in message news We are now down to just Momma cat living outside. She hides most of the time. But seems to know that early evening in dinner time. She shows up at the food and water bowls then. Either she is looking a little better or I'm getting used to how she looks. She is very dark, but not black. More the color of mink. Of course its also the color a malnourished black cat would turn. I hope tonight I can get some advantage on her. I'm sure she has worms as well as fleas, but they may have to wait. Charlie tells be the former residents have been back the last few days looking for her. I really don't know what to think about that. There is the part of me that thinks they should fry in hell for abandoning these animals. And the part that is trying to be glad they even want one of them back. They have an eight year old daughter. She had been gone most of the summer but was back just before they moved. And I know she cared about the cat and kittens. I feel awful for her in this situation. I know she isn't being much better cared for than the cats were. Social services is already involved and checks on the family often so there is really nothing to be done on that front. She has an older brother who is disabled. Whether it is physical or mental or emotional I don't know. I probably could catch the cat for them. But I don't know if I want to. If they get her back she will stay flea ridden and underfed. And will probably have another litter to make up to the kids for the ones they "lost". As bad as I feel for the little girl, I don't want to see that happen. So please, some purrs for the best that this resolves itself in the best was possible? Jake will purr his heart out too. Molly can't promise. She is still trying to figure out why Momma cat is allowed to dine alfresco, when we insist she comes inside to eat. Jo |
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Don't know what to purr for
"Jo Firey" wrote in message news We are now down to just Momma cat living outside. She hides most of the time. But seems to know that early evening in dinner time. She shows up at the food and water bowls then. Either she is looking a little better or I'm getting used to how she looks. She is very dark, but not black. More the color of mink. Of course its also the color a malnourished black cat would turn. I hope tonight I can get some advantage on her. I'm sure she has worms as well as fleas, but they may have to wait. Charlie tells be the former residents have been back the last few days looking for her. I really don't know what to think about that. There is the part of me that thinks they should fry in hell for abandoning these animals. And the part that is trying to be glad they even want one of them back. They have an eight year old daughter. She had been gone most of the summer but was back just before they moved. And I know she cared about the cat and kittens. I feel awful for her in this situation. I know she isn't being much better cared for than the cats were. Social services is already involved and checks on the family often so there is really nothing to be done on that front. She has an older brother who is disabled. Whether it is physical or mental or emotional I don't know. I probably could catch the cat for them. But I don't know if I want to. If they get her back she will stay flea ridden and underfed. And will probably have another litter to make up to the kids for the ones they "lost". As bad as I feel for the little girl, I don't want to see that happen. So please, some purrs for the best that this resolves itself in the best was possible? Jake will purr his heart out too. Molly can't promise. She is still trying to figure out why Momma cat is allowed to dine alfresco, when we insist she comes inside to eat. Jo I have neighbors with 3 cats that sound just like this one. It's really disgusting, isn't it? My neighbor's female cat is only about 2 years old, has been pregnant 5, yes 5 times, isn't dewormed or de-fleed, and she's barely fed - they borrow from me! She got her tail stuck in a door and it rotted and fell off, still no vet visit. The ASPCA has already been called on them and they went to court, but nothing became of it. It literally makes me sick. All my cats are indoors, they get their Advantage, they have food and water at all times, I clean the litterboxes daily........ heck, and we're a low-income family! We manage. Is it that people just don't care? Why take on a darling, loving creature if you don't care? I don't get it. I really don't get it. Purrs that something good can arise from this situation. kili kili |
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"Karen" wrote in message ... Personally, I'd trap the cat and hide it from them. Seriously. That is MY intention. I just feel bad about the little girl. She is a nice, if rather pushy, kid. She deserves so much better than life is dishing out for her. But I really don't see how another litter of neglected kittens will help her much. Personally figure it is better for her to blame me for getting rid of the kittens and traping the cat, than to blame her family. She has to live with them. However what I want to do and what the neighborhood as a committee will allow aren't always the same thing. And my spouse has a big mouth. He tells anyone anything. (The animal control officer does not want to hear about anything that breaks the law, even if she agrees in theory) Right now I'd settle for getting some Advantage on Momma. Particularly before I take her to the shelter in my car. After as close as I got to her last night I may be able to do tonight. And my grandson may be able to catch her for me. Funny how her family can't. Jo "Jo Firey" wrote in message news We are now down to just Momma cat living outside. She hides most of the time. But seems to know that early evening in dinner time. She shows up at the food and water bowls then. Either she is looking a little better or I'm getting used to how she looks. She is very dark, but not black. More the color of mink. Of course its also the color a malnourished black cat would turn. I hope tonight I can get some advantage on her. I'm sure she has worms as well as fleas, but they may have to wait. Charlie tells be the former residents have been back the last few days looking for her. I really don't know what to think about that. There is the part of me that thinks they should fry in hell for abandoning these animals. And the part that is trying to be glad they even want one of them back. They have an eight year old daughter. She had been gone most of the summer but was back just before they moved. And I know she cared about the cat and kittens. I feel awful for her in this situation. I know she isn't being much better cared for than the cats were. Social services is already involved and checks on the family often so there is really nothing to be done on that front. She has an older brother who is disabled. Whether it is physical or mental or emotional I don't know. I probably could catch the cat for them. But I don't know if I want to. If they get her back she will stay flea ridden and underfed. And will probably have another litter to make up to the kids for the ones they "lost". As bad as I feel for the little girl, I don't want to see that happen. So please, some purrs for the best that this resolves itself in the best was possible? Jake will purr his heart out too. Molly can't promise. She is still trying to figure out why Momma cat is allowed to dine alfresco, when we insist she comes inside to eat. Jo |
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Don't know what to purr for
On 2006-08-11, Jo Firey penned:
So please, some purrs for the best that this resolves itself in the best was possible? Jake will purr his heart out too. Molly can't promise. She is still trying to figure out why Momma cat is allowed to dine alfresco, when we insist she comes inside to eat. Purrs for everything to work out for the best, whatever that might mean. -- monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca |
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Don't know what to purr for
Purrs for the best solution to become clear, and to come to pass.
Joy "Jo Firey" wrote in message news We are now down to just Momma cat living outside. She hides most of the time. But seems to know that early evening in dinner time. She shows up at the food and water bowls then. Either she is looking a little better or I'm getting used to how she looks. She is very dark, but not black. More the color of mink. Of course its also the color a malnourished black cat would turn. I hope tonight I can get some advantage on her. I'm sure she has worms as well as fleas, but they may have to wait. Charlie tells be the former residents have been back the last few days looking for her. I really don't know what to think about that. There is the part of me that thinks they should fry in hell for abandoning these animals. And the part that is trying to be glad they even want one of them back. They have an eight year old daughter. She had been gone most of the summer but was back just before they moved. And I know she cared about the cat and kittens. I feel awful for her in this situation. I know she isn't being much better cared for than the cats were. Social services is already involved and checks on the family often so there is really nothing to be done on that front. She has an older brother who is disabled. Whether it is physical or mental or emotional I don't know. I probably could catch the cat for them. But I don't know if I want to. If they get her back she will stay flea ridden and underfed. And will probably have another litter to make up to the kids for the ones they "lost". As bad as I feel for the little girl, I don't want to see that happen. So please, some purrs for the best that this resolves itself in the best was possible? Jake will purr his heart out too. Molly can't promise. She is still trying to figure out why Momma cat is allowed to dine alfresco, when we insist she comes inside to eat. Jo |
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Don't know what to purr for
We are now down to just Momma cat living outside. She hides most of the time. But seems to know that early evening in dinner time. She shows up at the food and water bowls then. Either she is looking a little better or I'm getting used to how she looks. She is very dark, but not black. More the color of mink. Of course its also the color a malnourished black cat would turn. I hope tonight I can get some advantage on her. I'm sure she has worms as well as fleas, but they may have to wait. Charlie tells be the former residents have been back the last few days looking for her. I really don't know what to think about that. There is the part of me that thinks they should fry in hell for abandoning these animals. And the part that is trying to be glad they even want one of them back. They have an eight year old daughter. She had been gone most of the summer but was back just before they moved. And I know she cared about the cat and kittens. I feel awful for her in this situation. I know she isn't being much better cared for than the cats were. Social services is already involved and checks on the family often so there is really nothing to be done on that front. She has an older brother who is disabled. Whether it is physical or mental or emotional I don't know. I probably could catch the cat for them. But I don't know if I want to. If they get her back she will stay flea ridden and underfed. And will probably have another litter to make up to the kids for the ones they "lost". As bad as I feel for the little girl, I don't want to see that happen. So please, some purrs for the best that this resolves itself in the best was possible? Jake will purr his heart out too. Molly can't promise. She is still trying to figure out why Momma cat is allowed to dine alfresco, when we insist she comes inside to eat. Jo I do not think they need the cat back especially if social services is involved. If they left it once already what is to stop them from abandoning it again ?? And if they are being investigated for their children why should they be trusted with an animal ?? If anything I would try to get it and take it to a shelter. My furbabies http://members.aol.com/larrystark/ |
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On Fri 11 Aug 2006 11:23:15a, Jo Firey wrote in
rec.pets.cats.anecdotes (news So please, some purrs for the best that this resolves itself in the best was possible? Jake will purr his heart out too. Molly can't promise. She is still trying to figure out why Momma cat is allowed to dine alfresco, when we insist she comes inside to eat. I feel very sorry for the kids in these situations but I agree with you. The little girls parents aren't setting a good example of respecting life. Purrs for the innocents, and kudos to you for stepping in to help those who can't help themself. -- Cheryl |
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Jo,
Purrs that Momma cat is given a chance to have the best home possible for her and purrs for the children of this family as well. Hugs and headbutts to you and Charlie for caring so much. Julie, Rusty, Hobbes, Lacey, Sam and Barnabus (In loving memory of Selena) Jo Firey wrote: We are now down to just Momma cat living outside. She hides most of the time. But seems to know that early evening in dinner time. She shows up at the food and water bowls then. Either she is looking a little better or I'm getting used to how she looks. She is very dark, but not black. More the color of mink. Of course its also the color a malnourished black cat would turn. I hope tonight I can get some advantage on her. I'm sure she has worms as well as fleas, but they may have to wait. Charlie tells be the former residents have been back the last few days looking for her. I really don't know what to think about that. There is the part of me that thinks they should fry in hell for abandoning these animals. And the part that is trying to be glad they even want one of them back. They have an eight year old daughter. She had been gone most of the summer but was back just before they moved. And I know she cared about the cat and kittens. I feel awful for her in this situation. I know she isn't being much better cared for than the cats were. Social services is already involved and checks on the family often so there is really nothing to be done on that front. She has an older brother who is disabled. Whether it is physical or mental or emotional I don't know. I probably could catch the cat for them. But I don't know if I want to. If they get her back she will stay flea ridden and underfed. And will probably have another litter to make up to the kids for the ones they "lost". As bad as I feel for the little girl, I don't want to see that happen. So please, some purrs for the best that this resolves itself in the best was possible? Jake will purr his heart out too. Molly can't promise. She is still trying to figure out why Momma cat is allowed to dine alfresco, when we insist she comes inside to eat. Jo |
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