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| 2611.1 | | STOR06::DALEY | | Fri Jun 23 1989 14:45 | 9 |
| In the case as you described, I think the best thing to
do is to help the little guy. This is a situation
of animal neglect and you are very kind to intervene.
He'd most likely die if he isn't helped- by car or
infections and it sounds like his owners don't care anyway.
And I DON'T consider it stealing - it is an act of
compassion.
Pat
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| 2611.2 | | FSHQA2::RWAXMAN | A Cat Makes a Purrfect Friend | Fri Jun 23 1989 14:56 | 1 |
| Ditto to .1
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| 2611.3 | GO FOR IT!!!!! | HPSTEK::BOURGAULT | | Fri Jun 23 1989 15:13 | 5 |
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Double ditto. This poor thing needs you and you are there.
GO FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| 2611.4 | Go for it | ATSE::BLOCK | This Area Zoned for Twilight | Fri Jun 23 1989 15:43 | 13 |
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Unless the cat has an id tag, I would just adopt him. He sounds
like a stray; treat him that way! In the unlikely event that
your neighbor comes looking for him, you could express surprise
that he was theirs, since he had been so badly neglected, you
couldn't imagine that he belonged to anyone!
I suspect that if you treat this animal well, he will decide that
your place is home of his own volition. It's not stealing if he
runs away...
Beverly
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| 2611.5 | go for it! | PARITY::DENISE | And may the traffic be with you | Fri Jun 23 1989 16:36 | 7 |
| I've done it before in a similar situation and I would gladly do it
again. Especially considering the kitty made a clear indication that
he would rather be with me than them.
He was never missed by the others......
Denise
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| 2611.6 | Bravo! | CSCOA3::PEDDIGREE_C | Why Thank Que | Fri Jun 23 1989 16:47 | 13 |
| Bravo for you!!! People neglect things and then wonder why they
get lost, stolen, or go away never to return. I believe the same
theory holds for abused children, although you can't steal them.
Follow your heart, but a word of caution or a prediction. They
might just go out and get another cat and treat is just as badly.
Is there any way you could talk to these people? I know this is
just about impossible and I don't know if I could do it, but it
might be worth a try.
I just don't understand how people can be so mean.
Cyndi
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| 2611.7 | | CIRCUS::KOLLING | Karen, Sweetie, & Holly; in Calif. | Fri Jun 23 1989 20:32 | 17 |
| Do it. But, should you put flea powder on him if he has open sores?
Maybe a trip to the vet is the first thing on the schedule.
I'm in somewhat of the same boat, by the way. It is slightly
different in that the cat is not quite so badly neglected, but I
know it is a difficult situation for you. You want to help the cat,
but it feels peculiar to be taking someone else's cat. What I've
done is put out food (they only feed him when they remember, and some-
times leave for days), and I started letting him into my house when
it rained. Now he thinks he lives with me and S&H. I haven't dared to
put an id collar on him yet, though, or take him in to be neutered.
If I do the latter, I'd have to keep him indoors for a few days,
wouldn't I, gang? I am worried about that working, since he is
half indoors and half-outdoors. (No flames, I don't believe in
outdoor cats, either, but this is a compromise due to my not actually
having room for a third cat, and the peculiarity of this situation.)
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| 2611.8 | | FSHQA2::RWAXMAN | A Cat Makes a Purrfect Friend | Sat Jun 24 1989 20:26 | 7 |
| Karen, When I finally decided to take T.K. in for neutering, he
wasn't used to people or the inside of a house. I kept him in for
one night (the anesthetic had a calming affect and he slept right
through) and let him go out the next morning. He was fine.
It would be great if you could help this cat!
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| 2611.9 | No question - do it! | CPDW::BIRSE | | Mon Jun 26 1989 08:28 | 19 |
| Go for it.
My family and I did the same thing about 10 years ago. Our
neighbors cat was thrown out of 2nd story windows. Forced to
eat dog food and was extremely abused. Boona was quite old
and started "hanging around" our house. My dad started feeding
him and we started bringing him in and finally he was part of
our family.
The neighbors were mad at first but they soon understood why we
did it. He lived 7 happy years with us and as my dad pulled out
to go to work one AM (I was at college) Boona died right there.
I'll never regret what we did.
Enjoy! your new addition.
Deb
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| 2611.10 | adopt him! | SUCCES::PEAKE | | Mon Jun 26 1989 09:02 | 13 |
| Take him. I heard that a lot of places don't make people
have cat licenses (like they do dog licenses) because,
a cat being so independent you can't really 'own' a cat.
I guess that means no one really owns him, but you can
SURE adopt him.
What a lucky cat having been found by such a caring person
as yourself!
lp
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| 2611.11 | It's looking better for him now... | CPDW::MCDONOUGH | | Mon Jun 26 1989 11:58 | 15 |
| O.K.....Here's where I am at this point...
He DOESN'T have open sores, just bumps and scabs from the fleas, so I
caught him in the barn again Saturday evening and got the can of
"Zodiac" powder. I also got an atibiotic that is presently being used
to combat the upper-respiratory infections that are going around into
him. I was surprised that he didn't try to scratch when I gave him the
pill. I'll be doing that fro a week to ten days now.
He looks a little strange, since he's now "powdered" and is more grey
than black, but he probably feels a lot better.
We're making sure that he has food and water, and he's VERRRRRY
friendly, so I think it may work out fine for us both...
I'll keep posting updates as they happen...
JM
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| 2611.12 | Steal a cat?! not Possible!! | AIMHI::SPINGLER | | Tue Jun 27 1989 10:26 | 27 |
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Don't forget to ask the cat!!!
Janice, you are not stealing that cat if he chooses to live with you!
Cats are the most independant and loving pets there are, If you happen
to treat him better than his present "custodians" and he adopts you,
well who could refuse such an honor. ;-)) !!
He sounds, from your discription to look just like my panther, If he
turns out as beautiful and as loving as she has you will have one
wonderful kitty.
Remember there is no such thing as "stealing" when the object (poor
choice of words when speaking of cats I know) moves in with you and
won't go back to the origional "custiodian". ( I can't bring myself to
call them owners, they have obviously taken no responsibility for this
animal.)
Please tell us what his name is, and how he is doing!
Bless you for being there for him when he needed you!
Feline happy for you both,
Sue & Panthe & Spot
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| 2611.13 | Does he have a name yet?! | ATSE::BLOCK | This Area Zoned for Twilight | Tue Jun 27 1989 11:34 | 10 |
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Glad to hear things are going so well -- it sounds like he's pleased to
be getting attention.
One other thought for when/if the "owners" try to claim him -- be sure
you save all the vet receipts; if you make them pay for your care of
him, they'll probably decide it's not worth it!
Beverly
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| 2611.14 | Well, John, you've opened the door! | CLUSTA::TAMIR | ACMS design while-u-wait | Wed Jun 28 1989 10:32 | 14 |
| John,
First of all, I am really sorry to hear about the loss of Mew...you
must really miss her.
I noticed in that note that you mentioned that God never shuts one door
without opening another. John, your door has been opened, hasn't it??
He always manages to find the right home for the right cat at the right
time, eh??
You're not stealing him, you're doing what's right...
Mary
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| 2611.15 | OOPPPSSS..... | AIMHI::SPINGLER | | Wed Jun 28 1989 11:16 | 10 |
| Sorry had brain cramps :-\
Re:.12
John, I really didn't mean to change your name to janice, Trying to do
to many things at one time I guess.
Feline goofy,
Sue, Panther & Spot(who want it to be well known that they do not make
mistakes like that!!!
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| 2611.16 | maybe an allergy | ASABET::HUDSON | | Wed Jun 28 1989 14:00 | 10 |
| Just in case the flea powder doesn't work this cat may be allergic
to something eles. I have a cat that is allergic to who knows what
and I have to take her for allergy shots. (We think it might be
a certain food) So if the bumps don't go away you may have to take
him to the vets.
Cindy
P.S. I think your a wonderful person. Please let us know how
everything goes.
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| 2611.17 | | ALLVAX::LUBY | DTN 287-3204 | Thu Jun 29 1989 11:51 | 12 |
| John,
I'm a little confused. Don't you now have 2 FElV positive cats,
one of which you just adopted (cookie)? Or am I confusing you
with someone else? If you do, do you intend to keep this stray
even if he is not FELV positive? I'm just wondering if you are
going to take your chances with this cat or put it up for
adoption. BTW, I think that your concern over this cat is
great but if you adopt the cat and it contracts FELV and dies,
it will all be for nothing (well not quite but you get the point).
Karen
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| 2611.18 | | CRUISE::NDC | | Wed Jul 05 1989 14:27 | 8 |
| John -
Fleas also carry Feline Infectious Anemia and tapeworms. You
should at least talk to the vet about both. Your friend probably
has lots of unwelcome friends living in his body, poor thing!
You are doing the right thing. No doubt Miss Mew sent this
little guy along to help you through a difficult time.
Nancy DC
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