I hate cats, and I really hate New Orleans

[rapunzel]

I really hate New Orleans, because I think I now have a cat because of this place. I go outside tonight to let the dogs do their business. There is this pitiful looking skinny black cat...well, actually it's more of a big kitten. I tried to shoo it away. It ran into the hot water heater shelter in the back of Skunk's house. From the way it wedged itself between the two heaters I could tell it was a habit. It's keeping warm tonight the best way it can, I guess. I little later, I go to take out the trash. The cat tries to get in the house. Well, the city is gross and full of strays and rats and I can't let it in, but it breaks my heart to leave it outside on such a cold night. I put out a little dog food for the cat, and he came and ate it without a moment's hesitation. And now I can't stop thinking about that poor little cat.

 

[InletBchDweller]

oh rapunzy, I wish I could come and rescue you or come and play in the city.
I am a cat person so I would just have myself a new cat, (I may would lose a husband over it ). I dont know what to tell you to do except that you can not save every animal that is in trouble. How are the chickens???

 

[DD]

So sad. From the sound of your story, I don't think you really hate cats. It makes me sad to think of all the stray animals everywhere, especially NO.

 

[audie]

your story breaks my heart rapunzy - the thought of an animal suffering or in pain just sickens me....i would just keep putting it some food out.. take heart, there are cats around here that live outside all winter.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Maybe this will get your mind off of the cat. :roll:

 

[Mango]

There's one thing about cats Rapunzy and that is they are extremely resilient and self reliant. They find places to sleep, and they do find food. I am sure there are plenty of mice and rats to catch.

However, once you feed them, they will never leave.
My Pippi, a calico cat, and Roobie, a tabby, are testament to that.

So if the cat is living in Skunkys water heater, you have 2 choices.
Shoo him away now. Once they find a place to bed down, they stay.

If you continue feeding the cat, and leave it outside, get it vaccinated, fixed, and use front-line on it so it, doesn't cause a flea or tick infestation in the area it's living come Springtime.

Good luck, I know its difficult when you see an animal in need.

I never understood why this country doesn't ship some of these cats to Europe. There are waiting lists for them in countries like England and Holland.

 

[30A Skunkape]

NOOOO! No more animals

 

[dbuck]

NOOOO! No more animals

Skunky, this would not have happened if you had taken out the trash.

 

[DD]

Skunky, this would not have happened if you had taken out the trash.

:clap_1:

 

[30A Skunkape]

I did take out the trash! Can somebody please explain how I have 2 dogs, and at least 8 chickens to look after? We do not need a cat Maybe I will bring it to a place where it is needed, like outside Bud and Alley's Anybody need some roosters or hens?