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"Rooster" wrote in message ... I intend to keep them all in the house for now,At around 5-6 months , I will take them all to get fixed. and release them into my backyard.and Feed them daily IF I get really attached by then or they're scared of the outside, I might keep them as House cats. Im also going to trap momma cat and get her fixed and release her in my yard. Thanks, This sounds very promising. Please forget about "if" you get really attached and just assume that it "will" happen. These babies are going to become *your* babies. I hope you will just move forward with the assumption that these kitties will be indoor-only cats from now on. They will be much safer that way. My very first cat was a feral cat (one that I adopted at about the age of 5 months), and he became a truly wonderful companion. Yours are younger, so they should become socialized more quickly. Many people on this group have a great deal of experience with rescue, and they can answer questions as you work your way through the process. Check with your vet on an appropriate age for neutering. The age you mentioned (5-6 months) used to be considered the optimum age. Now it is done much younger, and that would avoid any "complications" as they mature (assuming they may not be the same gender). The kittens do need more space to play. Please take the advice that some others have offered on this. Good luck! And thank you for adopting these kittens. You have just started a wonderful journey and will soon find that they give you at least as much pleasure as you give them. MaryL (take out the litter to reply) Photos of Duffy and Holly: http://tinyurl.com/8y54 (Introducing Duffy to Holly) http://tinyurl.com/8y56 (Duffy and Holly "settle in") |
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"Iso" wrote in message ... Also, declawing is not considered inhumane in the US although there are certain counties in different states that WILL NOT DO the procedure. Yes, declawing is considered inhumane by many of us in the U.S. It is not illegal in most of the U.S., but that is a different issue. MaryL (take out the litter to reply) |
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ISO wrote:
think about what you post before you post false statements. Take your own advice. I've be in cat rescue for 25 years and have more real life experience than you obviously have in your pinky finger. Nothing I said was false. The poster came here for advice and seems to want to do the right thing and I think they will continue to ask for advice and do what's best for the kittens. It's clear they are a novice at this sort of thing and just need some experienced help and direction. That does NOT entail declawing the kittens, which, despite your claim it is not considered inhumane, IS the utmost in cruelty and maims a cat for life. It also results in a high surrender rate to shelters after the cat develops one of the myriad of problems associated with declawing (biting, urinating outside the box.) The 300 declawed cats KILLED at ONE shelter in New Jersey over the course of a year because they had behavior problems would also disagree with your idiotic logic. As to dumping unsocialized cats at shelters, if what you say is true, and I know it's not (81% of kittens dumped at all your shelters then adopted are feral? yeah, right) then unless you can provide absolute proof this is true, which I doubt, yours is the exception and not the rule. If you don't believe me call Minneapolis Animal Control and ask them what they do to feral cats. Call 100 other shelters and ask them the same thing. You will get the same answer the majority of the time. Ferals are considered unadoptable and are killed. Most people want to adopt cute cuddly kittens or sweet adults and don't have the first clue about socializing wild cats or the patience it requires. There is also the issue of liability as feral cats can be dangerous and do harm. I know this first hand as I've socialized many ferals and have the scars to prove it. If you spent any time in a shelter you would know that the tame cats that spend their time in the back of the cage not interacting with people that come by rarely get adopted. What do you think happens with ferals? I suggest you stop posting, lurk for awhile and LEARN. I've seen what you've written so far and you're not doing cats any favors. Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray |
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The only point that I am trying to make MEGAN, is that the animals deserve a
right to live. However, if the author doesn't have the means to support or take care of the kittens, what do you expect him/her to do? Since you claim to work at a shelter, then you have to agree that kittens are probably easiest to socialize. If the author dumps these cats on the street, as HIS DECISION in five to six months, where does that put our debate? Are the cats better off on the street, or at a no kill shelter? It's his call no matter what you or I think, claim, or believe. I say keep the kittens, accommodate them and if you cant handle three cats, then try to find homes for all three. If you can't find homes, and you cannot keep the cats turn them over to a shelter that will hopefully find a home for all three. I am against putting the cats outside letting all three roam. Regarding the declawing debate, it's just at touchy as abortion. No matter how cruel, inhumane, despicable, gross, unkind, ruthless, you or I feel about the process, it comes down to the owner of the cat. It's not illegal in any of the fifty states and it probably will never be. It's their decision that matters. My statistics for the feral population taken in are skewed, however since I no longer live in the area of the nation that had feral problems and colonies, I am willing to venture a guess and say my percentage is wrong, but not by much. Since so many cats are lumped into feral colonies, the actual definition has changed. When I lived in Florida, there were so many colonies of feral cats, and stray's that the city wouldn't put anything over two years up for adoption. So, it had to be less than two years of age to even be considered adoptable. I'm not saying its right, but the recent cat population has sky rocketed in the city I am in now. It's an unfortunate situation, but there is just no way, anyone will adopt every cat, even if the cats are free to a good home. I'm sorry that you disagree, but you don't have to disrespectfully disagree. wrote in message ... ISO wrote: think about what you post before you post false statements. Take your own advice. I've be in cat rescue for 25 years and have more real life experience than you obviously have in your pinky finger. Nothing I said was false. The poster came here for advice and seems to want to do the right thing and I think they will continue to ask for advice and do what's best for the kittens. It's clear they are a novice at this sort of thing and just need some experienced help and direction. That does NOT entail declawing the kittens, which, despite your claim it is not considered inhumane, IS the utmost in cruelty and maims a cat for life. It also results in a high surrender rate to shelters after the cat develops one of the myriad of problems associated with declawing (biting, urinating outside the box.) The 300 declawed cats KILLED at ONE shelter in New Jersey over the course of a year because they had behavior problems would also disagree with your idiotic logic. As to dumping unsocialized cats at shelters, if what you say is true, and I know it's not (81% of kittens dumped at all your shelters then adopted are feral? yeah, right) then unless you can provide absolute proof this is true, which I doubt, yours is the exception and not the rule. If you don't believe me call Minneapolis Animal Control and ask them what they do to feral cats. Call 100 other shelters and ask them the same thing. You will get the same answer the majority of the time. Ferals are considered unadoptable and are killed. Most people want to adopt cute cuddly kittens or sweet adults and don't have the first clue about socializing wild cats or the patience it requires. There is also the issue of liability as feral cats can be dangerous and do harm. I know this first hand as I've socialized many ferals and have the scars to prove it. If you spent any time in a shelter you would know that the tame cats that spend their time in the back of the cage not interacting with people that come by rarely get adopted. What do you think happens with ferals? I suggest you stop posting, lurk for awhile and LEARN. I've seen what you've written so far and you're not doing cats any favors. Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray |
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Iso composed with style: You are correct, the younger the kitten the better. That depends. Just remember that if you decide to take in these kittens it's a lifetime decision. That is not true. They can be taken in as foster cats. To find the onetruehome. You will from now on control their universe. You will control everything from feeding time to play time. You need to consider taking them to the vet Consider?? If they are taken in it is a neccessity. to be checked up and given their shots. You also need to think about if you want to have them neutered/castrated Again, a neccessity. Whether they are kept as pets or fostered until they are found a onetruehome they need to be neutered. It can be done as young as 8 wks, or 2 lbs. and declawed (although it's considered inhumane in some areas). Eh? You are condoning declawing of these babies??? If you decide that you don't want the cat's you need to turn them over to the Humane Society or a No Kill Shelter as soon as possible. They will be killed. No-kill shelters don't always mean that. They mean "adoptable" cats will be either fostered or held in a cage for a certain amount of time. Kittens who are feral are not considered adoptable as a standard. A sanctuary is what I think you mean. Kittens are predominantly adopted more than a one year old cat, Wrong. I've seen too many grow up to be unadoptable *cats* and then they aren't wanted anymore than they were before they grew up. which nobody wanted to begin with. Do the right thing. Which is have them vetted, shotted, neutered, fostered, hang up signs with cute stories about them with pictures and a sad story and find them their onetruehome. |
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ISO's constant use of the word "feline" when refering to kitties should be a
huge clue to the mentality here. S/h/it doesn't get it. I'm sorry if my lexicon supersedes your terminology. However, when you disagree with anyone, do don't have to disrespectfully disagree. That really shows your character! Just so, you know CHERYL, the term that you loosely throw around KITTY, holds no merit for your disagreement. Kitty is actually A pool of money, especially one to which a number of people have contributed for a designated purpose, like of a portion of each pot in a poker game. Moreover, just a little DID YOU KNOW for CHERYL, Felidae is actually redirected from Feline. Furthermore, ALL cats are members of the family Felidae, but just so you know CHERYL, it is actually Felis silvestris catus. NOT KITTY. There is a difference to the remainder of the world. The term cat most commonly means a domestic cat, although it can also be used to refer to the other members of the feline family. For example, lions, tigers, jaguars and the like are often referred to as the big cats. THINK BEFORE YOU TYPE! AND the next time you post something, press the F7 key. "Cheryl" wrote in message ... In , composed with style: I suggest you stop posting, lurk for awhile and LEARN. I've seen what you've written so far and you're not doing cats any favors. ISO's constant use of the word "feline" when refering to kitties should be a huge clue to the mentality here. S/h/it doesn't get it. |
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On Fri, 10 Oct 2003 04:47:34 GMT, "Iso" wrote:
ISO's constant use of the word "feline" when refering to kitties should be a huge clue to the mentality here. S/h/it doesn't get it. I'm sorry if my lexicon supersedes your terminology. However, when you disagree with anyone, do don't have to disrespectfully disagree. That really shows your character! Just so, you know CHERYL, the term that you loosely throw around KITTY, holds no merit for your disagreement. Kitty is actually A pool of money, especially one to which a number of people have contributed for a designated purpose, like of a portion of each pot in a poker game. Moreover, just a little DID YOU KNOW for CHERYL, Felidae is actually redirected from Feline. Furthermore, ALL cats are members of the family Felidae, but just so you know CHERYL, it is actually Felis silvestris catus. NOT KITTY. There is a difference to the remainder of the world. The term cat most commonly means a domestic cat, although it can also be used to refer to the other members of the feline family. For example, lions, tigers, jaguars and the like are often referred to as the big cats. THINK BEFORE YOU TYPE! AND the next time you post something, press the F7 key. "Here feline, feline, feline! Feline, feline, feline - come and get your supper - here feline, feline, feline!" Yeah, sure - even most ferals know that they are called 'kitties', but I've never know any cat that instinctively responded to 'feline', or anything else but 'kitty'. We call them 'kitties' because that is what they want to be called. On a linguistic note, 'kitty' is a diminutive of 'kitten' when applied to cats. T.E.D. ) SPAM filter: Messages to this address *must* contain "T.E.D." somewhere in the body or they will be automatically rejected. |
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I agree with you Ted, 100%. However, Cheryl is the one who doesn't
understand the terminology. The truth is that you can call a cat by just about any name if its hungry, using the right tone of voice and it will come regardless. Nonetheless, I do understand were you are coming from. I am just giving Cheryl a hard time because she called me out. Regards, Iso "Ted Davis" wrote in message ... On Fri, 10 Oct 2003 04:47:34 GMT, "Iso" wrote: ISO's constant use of the word "feline" when refering to kitties should be a huge clue to the mentality here. S/h/it doesn't get it. I'm sorry if my lexicon supersedes your terminology. However, when you disagree with anyone, do don't have to disrespectfully disagree. That really shows your character! Just so, you know CHERYL, the term that you loosely throw around KITTY, holds no merit for your disagreement. Kitty is actually A pool of money, especially one to which a number of people have contributed for a designated purpose, like of a portion of each pot in a poker game. Moreover, just a little DID YOU KNOW for CHERYL, Felidae is actually redirected from Feline. Furthermore, ALL cats are members of the family Felidae, but just so you know CHERYL, it is actually Felis silvestris catus. NOT KITTY. There is a difference to the remainder of the world. The term cat most commonly means a domestic cat, although it can also be used to refer to the other members of the feline family. For example, lions, tigers, jaguars and the like are often referred to as the big cats. THINK BEFORE YOU TYPE! AND the next time you post something, press the F7 key. "Here feline, feline, feline! Feline, feline, feline - come and get your supper - here feline, feline, feline!" Yeah, sure - even most ferals know that they are called 'kitties', but I've never know any cat that instinctively responded to 'feline', or anything else but 'kitty'. We call them 'kitties' because that is what they want to be called. On a linguistic note, 'kitty' is a diminutive of 'kitten' when applied to cats. T.E.D. ) SPAM filter: Messages to this address *must* contain "T.E.D." somewhere in the body or they will be automatically rejected. |
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