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Douglas Waterso:
You clearly missed the situation's meaning here, guys! As a Veteranarian, a "WHOLE MALE" that is, one with it's fully functional reproductive system active...he will only go after "IN-SEASON", that is, active Estrous females, who according to the following definition:

"Queens are sexually active only when in season; toms can mate at any time. However, this behaviour is hormonal in nature, and a tom will oonly react to a female who is in active Estrous, and ready to breed."

"He will envade other tom's territories in search of active Estrus females. As long as that tom is in the vicinity of such a female, the tom will howl, cry or pace; masturbate, urinate, or 'spray', and mount objects, or objects."

Now, as to the mentality displayed by the persons posting to this message board; I can offer this observation:
You are a group of dim-witted, half-bred, non-Don Juan Italian Meatball chewing impersonations of prepubescant sligshot range rejects who are seeking a target for your spit balls and straws at the cafeteria!
(This guy has something against meatball-eating Italians)

Newbie
I'm glad I don't take my dog to your practice! I prefer to use a veterinarian than can spell their own profession. Obviously, you're not who you say you are.
(Gee, ya think?)

Colleen:
Thanks for putting your name so I 'll know not to use you for a vet. Your abusive language when describing the users of this forum is inexcusible. It's one thing to stand up for animals, I am an animal lover myself. But your post and the posts of these other activists is over the top to say the least. In fact I don't believe you're a veterinarian at all, I think you just put that so we'd think you know something. Certainly a real vet wouldn't be so childish and abusive.

Angela Wright:
I have been told about this posting, and couldn't beleive my eyes. All you have to do to deal with a loose cat is contact the local authorities who will capture the creature and try to locate its home.

But to hunt it down, poison it, or look forward to its demise [that means 'death' to you slackjaws] is a sign that you are a backward part of the nation in need of literary training.

Every animal deserves the right to live according to its design and evolution!
(Slackjaws!)

Colleen:
I find it hard to believe that you people have nothing better to do than monitor these forums for signs of animal abuse. Get a life and take your crusade somewhere else. Humans are above animals in the food chain so if the untended animal is causing a problem then he needs to go. But you animal rights nuts probably think the human should move out of his house and leave it for the poor defenseless animal. Turn it into a wayward cat hotel. I'd be more willing to listen to your point of view if you'd quit name calling. Now I just think you're crazy and obviously have too much time on your hands. And I have a few names for people like you as well.
(Obviously not a PETA member)

Ken King:
To Dr. Douglas Waterson, Jason Thomas, Angela Wright,

Re-read the post I made. I recommended to Rich that he get animal control to live trap the critter or did you just skip over that. I wasn't the one seeking the poison. On failing to choose to do that I offered a known household poison that I have seen others use. Personally, I would never poison an animal, I would blow it away with a 45 caliber blackpowder lead ball.

Bring on your charges of animal cruelty, a recommendation is not an act or did you spend an equal amount of time learning the law as you did your spelling. I cannot imagine a veterinarian not knowing how to spell his own profession. But that’s education for you or are you just another hoax?

As for the alleged doctor’s comment “You are a group of dim-witted, half-bred, non-Don Juan Italian Meatball chewing impersonations of prepubescent slingshot range rejects who are seeking a target for your spit balls and straws at the cafeteria!” (spelling corrected for the literate of us), you must be of canine heritage or unknowing of your paternal lineage. You can call me names all day long and I am equal to your task. You could offer a better solution than what I have or you can just shut your arrogant mouth. You want to carry this further contact me by the email link I provide with my posts. I haven’t had a decent battle in months and I am sure that I am up to whatever you, and your type of people, can dish out. I’m here, I’m not going anywhere, and I throw down the glove for you to pick up.
(Woo hoo! Put up yer dukes, you varmints!)

Ken King
Okay, law expert, you say I might be liable under Article 27 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. I take it you are referring to Section 59 (b)(1) which states “Any person who (i) intentionally mutilates or cruelly kills an animal, or causes, procures, or authorizes the cruel killing or intentional mutilation of an animal”. Explain how by first recommending the live trapping of an animal and then just offering a suggestion as to a type of poison that COULD be used can you say that I either intentionally killed an animal, or that I caused the animal to be killed, or that I procured the death of the animal, or that I authorized it. To my knowledge the animal is still alive and well. You would have to ask Rich about that. Take me to court if you dare, I could use a hefty lawsuit settlement from you and your organization.
(Ken actually looked up that law - the Surf God!)

Frank:
What a load of crap!
What happened? I get on and see a bunch of posts (many of them exactly the same) which basically say, how dare you hurt a dear little kitty you sorry excuse for a redneck SMIB. And then they go on with idle threats like, we'll be watching you and this place.

Ignore them. On Usenet, there is a term for this kind of poster. They are called "trolls", not named for the beasts that live under bridges, but after the practice of 'trolling' as when one fishes. They're just here to bully you, and they'll be gone.

If they're gonna call you names, maybe you should just ignore them all, catch the cat, skin it and make a nice stew. Makes for gooooood eatin'. Mmmmmm-mmmmm. And if someone threatens you over it, do a Hannibal on them. Taste just like chicken.
(Frank jumps in the fray)

Lloyd Waston
I recommend the South American Poison Dart Frog! The tiny frogs produce poison in their secretions that South American blowgun hunters use to tip their darts.
(Good advice!)

Dee Jay
LOL - If he can't catch the cat, how's he supposed to get him to South America? :-)

Mike Walker
I wish to interview you for a story I wish to write on this subject. You may reach my office by calling me directly:
(800) 223-6226
(727) 443-7666
(888) 767-2849 FAX

If you desire, put your outline of this situation in writing and fax it down, and I will arrange to come up to MD to interview your personnaly. This is another case of a simple misunderstanding gone horribly awry! I think the readers will like this story; and it will stir much controversy. If any other poster to this forum wishes to give their side of the story, please contact me immediately! I want to know your story.
(Another nutcase)

Frank
Misunderstanding? Sheesh! It's a bunch of people talking about a stray cat. No one has done diddly about it. And then some self-righteous twerps try to be a bully over a non-occurrence on a public message board, and threaten to "watch this place". Where were they a few weeks back when we wanted to know about a good veterinarian (see, I can spell it too), or when a cat was stuck up a tree. No, they all freak out over the mere suggestion of bodily harm to a cat which in all likelihood will end up getting put down anyway, humanely or not.

A tempest in a teapot. If this is your idea of "a story", whomever you publish for is REALLY hard up for news.

Ken King
Frank,
Where did these wierdos come from? Did someone forget to close the barn door again?