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Conference misery::feline_v1

Title:	Meower Power is Valuing Differences
Notice:	FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY
Moderator:	MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO

Created:	Sun Feb 09 1986
Last Modified:	Tue Jan 11 1994
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	5089
Total number of notes:	60366

4994.0. "Cat Loose on Median of 495 in Chelmsford" by LJOHUB::OUELLETTE () Tue Oct 08 1991 13:36

    < Cat loose on median between 495 in Chelmsford near rest area >
    
    I spotted a cat last Tuesday, Oct. 1 in the median stripe between
    495 in Chelmsford 1 1/2 miles from the rest area.  I was traveling
    North at around 5:30 p.m.  I had hope that somehow the cat would
    manage to return home, until I spotted it again Thursday.  From what
    I could see, it looked like an orange tabby.  On Thursday, I could
    see that it looked dirtier than on Tuesday.  Both times I wanted to
    stop but what was I to do, unprepared, empty handed and in dress
    cloths.
    
    I called a few places.  First directory assistance for a number of
    any human society in Chelmsford.  She wasn't able to find one, so
    she gave me the dog officiers number.  I called and got the police
    station.  They told me that he doesn't handle cats and gave me the
    number for the state.  I called them the same night, Thursday and
    told them I spotted a cat and asked if they could help it.  They
    said they would try.
    
    On Monday, Oct. 7 I spotted a cat again.  It didn't look like an
    orange tabby.  It looked more like a calico cat.  Large brown spot
    as well as white.  It looked pretty clean.  I'm not sure if it's 
    the same cat, but once again I was unable to do anything.  This
    has bothered me so much.  I called the state police again and the
    officier said they would see what they could do.  I stressed that
    this cat may attempt to cross the highway and possibly cause an
    accident and killing itself in the process.  I was hoping for a
    fast response. 
    
    Tonight I will be keeping my eyes out for it again.  Maybe there
    are two of them.  I noticed a farm on the south side.  I don't
    know if they or it came from there.
    
    What else can be done to help these animals?
    
    Thanks for your attention.
    
    Claire
    (first time writer)

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4994.1	Spotted a Cat Again Today!	LJOHUB::OUELLETTE		`Wed Oct 09 1991 13:13`	10
	< Spotted a Cat Again today > I saw a cat again today at 8:15 a.m. traveling 495 South about 15 feet from the first Board Street sign. It has a grayish coat. I was unable to see the rest of it traveling so fast with the traffic. I did call the MSPCA in Methuen to see if they could help it. They said they would try. I'm pretty sure there's more than 1 cat now on that median strip. I wish I could do more to help. Claire
4994.2		PARITY::DENISE	And may the traffic be with you	`Wed Oct 09 1991 18:32`	6
	It sounds like you've certainly called anyone that is in a position to be able to help. Whether they will or not, I don't know. It is dangerous for anyone to try to stop on the highway and help, just as it is almost certain death for the cat to cross the highway. I hope there aren't any kittens in there too! You've been so good about trying to call people. I hope they listen.
4994.3		CRUISE::NDC	Putiput Scottish Folds DTN:297-2313	`Thu Oct 10 1991 09:03`	7
	I have also seen cats on the median stip of 495. I actually suspect a feral colony living there. I stopped once to try and get a black and white cat (took my life in my hands stopping on the median on the fast side) but the cat ran away before I could get any where near it. Nancy
4994.4	<Spotted same Cat Again Today!>	LJOHUB::OUELLETTE		`Fri Oct 11 1991 13:30`	17
	I saw the same cat I saw on Wednesday. It had grayish fur and a dark face. It looked real pretty. It was staring into the bushes. I was traveling 495 South and spotted the cat 1 mile before the Broad Street exit. I really wanted to stop but I was afraid I would scare it onto the highway causing accidents and possibly death of cat and people. I called the lowell human society at 8:30 a.m. The lady said they open at 9:00 and she would give someone my message. I never heard back from them. I've tried calling the MSPCA again but there phone was always busy. It's been very frustrating trying to get help for these cats. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Claire
4994.5	On a positive note....	BOOVX1::MANDILE	Lynne a.k.a. HRH	`Fri Oct 11 1991 15:02`	6
	Median strips seem to attract a lot of cats, and I think it's because some of them have a high rodent population, or bird population. Maybe there are a lot of cats there because of this?
4994.6	<No Spottings of Cats Today> Correction Boston Rd.	LJOHUB::OUELLETTE		`Mon Oct 14 1991 13:15`	6
	No spottings today regarding the cats. I noticed that they mowed the grass. I hope noone got hurt. Maybe the lawn mowers scared the cats back home. PS: I made a mistake regarding where I spotted them. The last one was spotted near Boston Road, Rt. 225 not Broad Street.
4994.7	Cat on the Other Side Today	LJOHUB::OUELLETTE		`Tue Oct 15 1991 13:13`	6
	Well I saw the cat today going 495 South near Boston Road. It was on the right side instead of the median strip. I am really glad it crossed the highway safely. I just wished it stopped hanging around the highway though. Claire