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Fences - Cats - DIY?
On Sat, 18 Aug 2012 00:21:27 -0700, "Julie Bove"
wrote: "Brooklyn1" Gravesend1 wrote in message .. . dgk wrote: Brooklyn1 wrote: Gas Bag wrote: She wants to stop her cats getting out, and other cats getting in. To any cat "lovers" out there, my friend isn't getting rid of her cats, nor is she trapping/baiting any of the cats in her suburb. Anyone who cares about their cats doesn't let them out. Like most absolute statements, that's nonsense. Cats enjoy being outdoors and if we really care about our cats we want them to be happy. Safe counts but so does happy. What good is a "happy" cat flattened with tire tread impressions... cats are happy indoors... you're an imbecile. Yes. I saw a bumper sticker online that said, "I'd rather be inside and fat than outside and flat." I am sure that my momma cat was probably outside at some point in her life. She and her babies were found in an abandoned house and they had to get food from somewhere. But now she never tries to get out. Never. She is perfectly happy as a house cat. Now the baby? Well she isn't actually a baby any more since she is over a year old but... She is the one they named that phrase after about how curiosity killed the cat. She is very interested in the garage for some reason. I don't want her out there because there are all sorts of little hidey holes and some are up high. She can jump up high. We did once have a rat get in there during the winter and it died somewhere in the wall. Would be horrible if she were to suffer the same fate. So I will walk her out there in my arms and show her around. Nothing of interest to her, I wouldn't think. Just some canned goods, soda pop, Christmas lights, a few tools... But one day she came very close to getting to the outside! Apparently I did not shut the door from the laundry room fully and she pushed it open. She was walking very slowly and cautiously towards the opening of the garage. Mom was in the laundry room looking very worried and calling to her. Luckily I was able to pick her up and bring her back inside. Domestic cats live happily indoors, they do fine with a window but mostly they need cat companionship so always have at least two, preferably from the same litter. Contrary to what many believe cats are not loners, they are very social, moreso then dogs. Cats live a shortened life outdoors, they are more likely to become road kill than wild animals as domestic cats don't possess nearly the same level of survival skills. Feral cats have excellent survival skills outdoors but they don't live long due to poor diet and disease. There are many types of outdoor cat enclosures but none protect against deadly parasites and poisonings (cats will catch and eat insects that contain insectide), and outdoor animals of all kinds are very susceptible to overspray from thoughtless gardeners, you won't know until it's too late. I can go on but bottom line is giving a cat a good home means keeping it indoors. The pinheads who put cats outdoors are simply too lazy and cheap to deal with cat litter, with the low IQ rationalizing about cats are happier outdoors, BULL****, the morons are happier with cats outdoors because the cheap lazy *******s don't need to buy and deal with cat litter. Cats are very happy indoors, even in a small apartment, again all they need is a window and a playmate. Many of my neighbors let their cats out, invaribly I'll see them flattened on the road. My cats never go out... however I do have a feral cat living in my barn, can't get close enough to know if Newt is a boy or a girl, I bring it food and water every day and eventually plan on capturing and bringing it to a Vet. This is Newt heading back home to his barn a few minutes ago for breakfast, Newt runs off when I approach to put out food, photographed at 600', a very good looking cat: http://i48.tinypic.com/nwzmf9.jpg http://i49.tinypic.com/o074ub.jpg Earlier this morning, the twins: http://i46.tinypic.com/zmqf4.jpg http://www.vetinfo.com/indoor-outdoo...xpectancy.html |
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Fences - Cats - DIY?
dgk wrote:
On Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:59:00 -0400, Brooklyn1 Gravesend1 wrote: Gas Bag wrote: She wants to stop her cats getting out, and other cats getting in. To any cat "lovers" out there, my friend isn't getting rid of her cats, nor is she trapping/baiting any of the cats in her suburb. Anyone who cares about their cats doesn't let them out. Like most absolute statements, that's nonsense. Cats enjoy being outdoors and if we really care about our cats we want them to be happy. Safe counts but so does happy. Sometimes there is no option, like when you live in an apartment in a city. But I rigged the fence in my little backyard so the cats can't get out and I let them out whenever I'm able to - of course I must be home. Sure there is some risk. Maybe some critter left a hole in the fence - raccoons and possums can do that. Maybe one will climb a tree and jump into the next yard. I try to minimize that risk by putting Loc8tor tags on their collars. But like any knowlegable cat owner I use breakaway collars so even that isn't foolproof. But they love lying on the cool earth under the evergreens, or eating the grass or some bug. Or they just hang out on the deck and sniff the air. Of course I don't use any pesticides or other poisons. Once or twice a year one will catch a bird. Sometimes I'm quick enough to save the bird. They are just so proud when they get one though. I make it up to the birds by feeding them all winter and even putting up a heated birdbath. For me, the small risk that something will happen to them is more than offset by the enjoyment they get by being "free" outside. I've had eight cats during the 16 years that I've had this fenced in yard. Four have died, but none because they were allowed to go out. Four are still enjoying the yard and will do so today when I get home. Hear, hear! I agree with you 100%. I lost one outside cat in my entire life, and even he enjoyed being outsidfe in the neighborhood so much, that if I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't change a thing. Some cats are just naturally gregarious, and keeping them locked up inside a house would be a crime. There is more to life than just breathing, as Patrick Henry would tell you. The joy and friendship my B-K gave to others in the neighborhood, (even the dogs) made his freedom mandatory.... |
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Brooklyn1 wrote:
dgk wrote: Brooklyn1 wrote: Gas Bag wrote: She wants to stop her cats getting out, and other cats getting in. To any cat "lovers" out there, my friend isn't getting rid of her cats, nor is she trapping/baiting any of the cats in her suburb. Anyone who cares about their cats doesn't let them out. Like most absolute statements, that's nonsense. Cats enjoy being outdoors and if we really care about our cats we want them to be happy. Safe counts but so does happy. What good is a "happy" cat flattened with tire tread impressions... cats are happy indoors... you're an imbecile. Everyone, and everything, dies., What's important is enjoying what little time you have. This is true for me, and also true for my cats. Only a stupid liberal would trade freedom for a longer life, and then have the gall to impose their poor choice on the rest of the world...... |
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Brooklyn1 wrote:
On Sat, 18 Aug 2012 00:21:27 -0700, "Julie Bove" wrote: "Brooklyn1" Gravesend1 wrote in message ... dgk wrote: Brooklyn1 wrote: Gas Bag wrote: She wants to stop her cats getting out, and other cats getting in. To any cat "lovers" out there, my friend isn't getting rid of her cats, nor is she trapping/baiting any of the cats in her suburb. Anyone who cares about their cats doesn't let them out. Like most absolute statements, that's nonsense. Cats enjoy being outdoors and if we really care about our cats we want them to be happy. Safe counts but so does happy. What good is a "happy" cat flattened with tire tread impressions... cats are happy indoors... you're an imbecile. Yes. I saw a bumper sticker online that said, "I'd rather be inside and fat than outside and flat." I am sure that my momma cat was probably outside at some point in her life. She and her babies were found in an abandoned house and they had to get food from somewhere. But now she never tries to get out. Never. She is perfectly happy as a house cat. Now the baby? Well she isn't actually a baby any more since she is over a year old but... She is the one they named that phrase after about how curiosity killed the cat. She is very interested in the garage for some reason. I don't want her out there because there are all sorts of little hidey holes and some are up high. She can jump up high. We did once have a rat get in there during the winter and it died somewhere in the wall. Would be horrible if she were to suffer the same fate. So I will walk her out there in my arms and show her around. Nothing of interest to her, I wouldn't think. Just some canned goods, soda pop, Christmas lights, a few tools... But one day she came very close to getting to the outside! Apparently I did not shut the door from the laundry room fully and she pushed it open. She was walking very slowly and cautiously towards the opening of the garage. Mom was in the laundry room looking very worried and calling to her. Luckily I was able to pick her up and bring her back inside. Domestic cats live happily indoors, they do fine with a window but mostly they need cat companionship so always have at least two, preferably from the same litter. Contrary to what many believe cats are not loners, they are very social, moreso then dogs. Cats live a shortened life outdoors, they are more likely to become road kill than wild animals as domestic cats don't possess nearly the same level of survival skills. Feral cats have excellent survival skills outdoors but they don't live long due to poor diet and disease. There are many types of outdoor cat enclosures but none protect against deadly parasites and poisonings (cats will catch and eat insects that contain insectide), and outdoor animals of all kinds are very susceptible to overspray from thoughtless gardeners, you won't know until it's too late. I can go on but bottom line is giving a cat a good home means keeping it indoors. The pinheads who put cats outdoors are simply too lazy and cheap to deal with cat litter, with the low IQ rationalizing about cats are happier outdoors, BULL****, the morons are happier with cats outdoors because the cheap lazy *******s don't need to buy and deal with cat litter. Cats are very happy indoors, even in a small apartment, again all they need is a window and a playmate. Many of my neighbors let their cats out, invaribly I'll see them flattened on the road. My cats never go out... however I do have a feral cat living in my barn, can't get close enough to know if Newt is a boy or a girl, I bring it food and water every day and eventually plan on capturing and bringing it to a Vet. This is Newt heading back home to his barn a few minutes ago for breakfast, Newt runs off when I approach to put out food, photographed at 600', a very good looking cat: http://i48.tinypic.com/nwzmf9.jpg http://i49.tinypic.com/o074ub.jpg Earlier this morning, the twins: http://i46.tinypic.com/zmqf4.jpg http://www.vetinfo.com/indoor-outdoo...xpectancy.html If you live in a dangerous environment for cats, then either keep them indoors, or don't keep them at all. But there are some other people in the world (like me)that live in a very safe environment for cats, And these people keep outside cats. I wouldn't presume to tell others how to keep their cats, and I resent it when others tell me how to keep mine. All of my cats were aquired by me as grown cats, who just wandered onto my property and liked the cut of my jib, and decided to stay. I wouldn't lock them up any more than our local police station makes a habit of apprehending people on the street and locking them up. I don't force feed my cats either. I offer them something to eat. They have the option of eating it, or not..... |
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"Brooklyn1" Gravesend1 wrote in message ... On Sat, 18 Aug 2012 00:21:27 -0700, "Julie Bove" wrote: "Brooklyn1" Gravesend1 wrote in message . .. dgk wrote: Brooklyn1 wrote: Gas Bag wrote: She wants to stop her cats getting out, and other cats getting in. To any cat "lovers" out there, my friend isn't getting rid of her cats, nor is she trapping/baiting any of the cats in her suburb. Anyone who cares about their cats doesn't let them out. Like most absolute statements, that's nonsense. Cats enjoy being outdoors and if we really care about our cats we want them to be happy. Safe counts but so does happy. What good is a "happy" cat flattened with tire tread impressions... cats are happy indoors... you're an imbecile. Yes. I saw a bumper sticker online that said, "I'd rather be inside and fat than outside and flat." I am sure that my momma cat was probably outside at some point in her life. She and her babies were found in an abandoned house and they had to get food from somewhere. But now she never tries to get out. Never. She is perfectly happy as a house cat. Now the baby? Well she isn't actually a baby any more since she is over a year old but... She is the one they named that phrase after about how curiosity killed the cat. She is very interested in the garage for some reason. I don't want her out there because there are all sorts of little hidey holes and some are up high. She can jump up high. We did once have a rat get in there during the winter and it died somewhere in the wall. Would be horrible if she were to suffer the same fate. So I will walk her out there in my arms and show her around. Nothing of interest to her, I wouldn't think. Just some canned goods, soda pop, Christmas lights, a few tools... But one day she came very close to getting to the outside! Apparently I did not shut the door from the laundry room fully and she pushed it open. She was walking very slowly and cautiously towards the opening of the garage. Mom was in the laundry room looking very worried and calling to her. Luckily I was able to pick her up and bring her back inside. Domestic cats live happily indoors, they do fine with a window but mostly they need cat companionship so always have at least two, preferably from the same litter. Contrary to what many believe cats are not loners, they are very social, moreso then dogs. Cats live a shortened life outdoors, they are more likely to become road kill than wild animals as domestic cats don't possess nearly the same level of survival skills. Feral cats have excellent survival skills outdoors but they don't live long due to poor diet and disease. There are many types of outdoor cat enclosures but none protect against deadly parasites and poisonings (cats will catch and eat insects that contain insectide), and outdoor animals of all kinds are very susceptible to overspray from thoughtless gardeners, you won't know until it's too late. I can go on but bottom line is giving a cat a good home means keeping it indoors. The pinheads who put cats outdoors are simply too lazy and cheap to deal with cat litter, with the low IQ rationalizing about cats are happier outdoors, BULL****, the morons are happier with cats outdoors because the cheap lazy *******s don't need to buy and deal with cat litter. Cats are very happy indoors, even in a small apartment, again all they need is a window and a playmate. Many of my neighbors let their cats out, invaribly I'll see them flattened on the road. My cats never go out... however I do have a feral cat living in my barn, can't get close enough to know if Newt is a boy or a girl, I bring it food and water every day and eventually plan on capturing and bringing it to a Vet. This is Newt heading back home to his barn a few minutes ago for breakfast, Newt runs off when I approach to put out food, photographed at 600', a very good looking cat: http://i48.tinypic.com/nwzmf9.jpg http://i49.tinypic.com/o074ub.jpg Earlier this morning, the twins: http://i46.tinypic.com/zmqf4.jpg http://www.vetinfo.com/indoor-outdoo...xpectancy.html That is why we got two. When I had Maui, she would not tolerate any other cats and really most other humans. She was taken from her mom at too young of an age but I didn't know this until I took her to the vet. The person who sold her to me said she was older than she was. So she became overly fond of me and also my husband and then to my daughter once she was born. But she wasn't very kind to most other humans. |
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On Aug 18, 5:27*pm, "Bill Graham" wrote:
Brooklyn1 wrote: dgk wrote: Brooklyn1 wrote: Gas Bag wrote: She wants to stop her cats getting out, and other cats getting in. To any cat "lovers" out there, my friend isn't getting rid of her cats, nor is she trapping/baiting any of the cats in her suburb. Anyone who cares about their cats doesn't let them out. Like most absolute statements, that's nonsense. Cats enjoy being outdoors and if we really care about our cats we want them to be happy. Safe counts but so does happy. What good is a "happy" cat flattened with tire tread impressions... cats are happy indoors... you're an imbecile. Everyone, and everything, dies., What's important is enjoying what little time you have. This is true for me, and also true for my cats. Only a stupid liberal would trade freedom for a longer life, and then have the gall to impose their poor choice on the rest of the world...... Amazing how they can drag their Neanderthal politics into everything-- even a discussion about cats. HB |
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On Sat, 18 Aug 2012 17:27:30 -0700, "Bill Graham"
wrote: Brooklyn1 wrote: dgk wrote: Brooklyn1 wrote: Gas Bag wrote: She wants to stop her cats getting out, and other cats getting in. To any cat "lovers" out there, my friend isn't getting rid of her cats, nor is she trapping/baiting any of the cats in her suburb. Anyone who cares about their cats doesn't let them out. Like most absolute statements, that's nonsense. Cats enjoy being outdoors and if we really care about our cats we want them to be happy. Safe counts but so does happy. What good is a "happy" cat flattened with tire tread impressions... cats are happy indoors... you're an imbecile. Everyone, and everything, dies., What's important is enjoying what little time you have. This is true for me, and also true for my cats. Only a stupid liberal would trade freedom for a longer life, and then have the gall to impose their poor choice on the rest of the world...... Hey, I'm a liberal and I let my cats out. |
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Higgs Boson wrote:
On Aug 18, 5:27 pm, "Bill Graham" wrote: Brooklyn1 wrote: dgk wrote: Brooklyn1 wrote: Gas Bag wrote: She wants to stop her cats getting out, and other cats getting in. To any cat "lovers" out there, my friend isn't getting rid of her cats, nor is she trapping/baiting any of the cats in her suburb. Anyone who cares about their cats doesn't let them out. Like most absolute statements, that's nonsense. Cats enjoy being outdoors and if we really care about our cats we want them to be happy. Safe counts but so does happy. What good is a "happy" cat flattened with tire tread impressions... cats are happy indoors... you're an imbecile. Everyone, and everything, dies., What's important is enjoying what little time you have. This is true for me, and also true for my cats. Only a stupid liberal would trade freedom for a longer life, and then have the gall to impose their poor choice on the rest of the world...... Amazing how they can drag their Neanderthal politics into everything-- even a discussion about cats. Both cats and people (including Neanderthals) deserve freedom.... Or, at least, the choice.... |
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dgk wrote:
On Sat, 18 Aug 2012 17:27:30 -0700, "Bill Graham" wrote: Brooklyn1 wrote: dgk wrote: Brooklyn1 wrote: Gas Bag wrote: She wants to stop her cats getting out, and other cats getting in. To any cat "lovers" out there, my friend isn't getting rid of her cats, nor is she trapping/baiting any of the cats in her suburb. Anyone who cares about their cats doesn't let them out. Like most absolute statements, that's nonsense. Cats enjoy being outdoors and if we really care about our cats we want them to be happy. Safe counts but so does happy. What good is a "happy" cat flattened with tire tread impressions... cats are happy indoors... you're an imbecile. Everyone, and everything, dies., What's important is enjoying what little time you have. This is true for me, and also true for my cats. Only a stupid liberal would trade freedom for a longer life, and then have the gall to impose their poor choice on the rest of the world...... Hey, I'm a liberal and I let my cats out. Well, perhaps you are the exception... Most of the liberals I know have the following attitude: I wouldn't do it, and if I wouldn't do it, then nobody should do it, so we should make a law that forbids anyone from doing it. |
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On Mon, 20 Aug 2012 20:12:52 -0700, "Bill Graham"
wrote: dgk wrote: On Sat, 18 Aug 2012 17:27:30 -0700, "Bill Graham" wrote: Brooklyn1 wrote: dgk wrote: Brooklyn1 wrote: Gas Bag wrote: She wants to stop her cats getting out, and other cats getting in. To any cat "lovers" out there, my friend isn't getting rid of her cats, nor is she trapping/baiting any of the cats in her suburb. Anyone who cares about their cats doesn't let them out. Like most absolute statements, that's nonsense. Cats enjoy being outdoors and if we really care about our cats we want them to be happy. Safe counts but so does happy. What good is a "happy" cat flattened with tire tread impressions... cats are happy indoors... you're an imbecile. Everyone, and everything, dies., What's important is enjoying what little time you have. This is true for me, and also true for my cats. Only a stupid liberal would trade freedom for a longer life, and then have the gall to impose their poor choice on the rest of the world...... Hey, I'm a liberal and I let my cats out. Well, perhaps you are the exception... Most of the liberals I know have the following attitude: I wouldn't do it, and if I wouldn't do it, then nobody should do it, so we should make a law that forbids anyone from doing it. I don't think that has even a hint of truth to it though. Most liberals I know want people to do what they want. Get married to someone of the same sex? Fine by me. Get a tattoo, it's your body. You want to smoke pot? No problem to me. In fact, if you want to use cocaine and you're an adult, fine by me. Just collect some tax on it. No, most liberals are pretty libertarian. But there are limits and problems once things affect someone else. I prefer government to control those things rather than corporate power. And I see the attack on government as increasing corporate power. |
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