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This brings up and interesting point. How *are* cats any different than rabbits? I mean, do the people who are upset about your barn cats also object to rabbits running around unfettered? Would they try to catch them and take them to a rescue?appendixqh said:
That's a serious question, not trying to take a shot at anyone or provoke a fight.
PrepH4U
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I would like to know who confines their cats in a box and how is a cat protected in a house considered abusive? :shrug: If thats the case I have abused many animals in my lifetime instead of giving them freedom to try and survive on their own.appendixqh said:
I think what upsets most here, is not that you have barn cats. It's the fact that most are unspayed to keep giving you a new supply of fox fodder. I too have barn cats (2) but if a fox was regularly trying to eat them, you can bet that fox or other predator would be taken out. Besides not taking the possibly rabid foxes who may harbor the virus is putting all your animals and people at a risk. Maybe you should organize a hunting party!
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vraiblonde said:
Thank you. I am not trying to impose my will upon anyone, but I don't think I am completely out to lunch in my view on this. I appreciate your openmindedness.
sockgirl77
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Yep.rack'm said:Doesn’t screwing have it’s own consequences with regards to karma?
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PrepH4U said:
I have seen people confine kittens in a box several times, and I am not calling keeping cats in a house abusive. That is a choice to keep the animals as a house pet, and you protect them as such. My point is that it is not abusive to keep cats outside, but you have to let them be in a natural state (no declawing) to allow them to have a chance from predators. It would be illegal for me to arbitrarily snipe foxes, and quite frankly, I don't think it is up to me to mess with the environment and snuff foxes because I have moved into their habitat and have my home. If they threated me personally, different story, but they don't.
Geek
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And another thing...You have these cats as mousers? Why don't you give the cats a break and buy some mouse traps? Or do you prefer the cats to mate and keep providing you this service for free. Even if it means a life of pain and torture. You live too close to a road to own outside cats. Stop taking in cats, they are not safe with you.
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Geek said:
Actually, all my animals are vacinated for rabies. If a cat is only slightly injured, it gets Pennicilin. If it is life threatening, it is euthanized to end any suffering.
sockgirl77
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I have lived on a few farms. I have dealt with barn cats. I have never seen an owner take the time or spend the money to get their 20+ barn cats shots done.appendixqh said:
Redskinsmama
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sockgirl77 said:
i have. my neighbor takes all 14 cats he has to the fairgrounds once a year to get their rabies shots. it's not that outlandish
sockgirl77
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That's great! Maybe it was just the jackass farm owners that I rented from.Redskinsmama said:
Answer my question. How are the cats any different than rabbits, squirrels or even the foxes?Geek said:
Redskinsmama
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sockgirl77 said:
he's an excellent pet owner....all barn cats are named and he collects them at 8 every night for their feeding, then keeps them in the barn til morning. he will stay out there for hours until every last cat comes back...they're like his little army!
sockgirl77
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Well, the last jackass that I rented from had no compassion for animals. He had his horse taken away from him a few years ago. I have no clue why he was the way he was. He did not take care of any of his animals. He had over 20 ratty barn cats, 2 dogs, and at one point the beautiful white horse that you could see off of Rt.5 in Park Hall. All of which were malnourished (sp?). But judging by his and his wife's weight, they had no problem with nourishment.Redskinsmama said: