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I have a problem ... Advice?
Hi Pet Talkers,
Well I just don't know what to do. Last night I came back to my house, and was unpacking my car to my front lawn to carry it in to the house and all of a sudden I felt a gentle thud on my leg. I looked down and saw two huge green eyes staring at me. "Meeeew" was the response. I said "Hi Kitten!" and rub rub rub against my leg. I leaned down and pet her for a little while, then *jump* *cling* ... I had a grey furry attachment to my shirt. Instant purrrrrs. I stood there for a while and then looked at her collar. I found the address on the collar, and took the kitten to the house. I pounded on the door until I woke them. She answered the door, and I said "I found your Kitten, she is far to small to be outside, and you should probably keep her inside. She was almost killed twice." It wasn't far from the truth, my street is quite busy. So here is my dilemma. This kitten, yes kitten, should not be outside. It is too trusting and too young to understand what the big roar machines are on the road. To me personally this kitten should be inside and ... well mine. I will not let this kitten get smooshed by a car. There is no by-laws regarding "Cats" only "Dogs" so city enforcement won't do anything. I have warned them about letting their cat out and the Coyote warning that the city has out along with the bear and cougar warnings. My Question: Do I keep the cat as my own, keep it safe, and love it til it can't be loved anymore?
Regards,
A/V Dept.
That's a WAY CUTE Kitty!!
Hey Nate ~
Tuff decision! :(
Questions I'd ask...
How CLOSE does Kitty live to you?
... NEXT door or a couple houses away - it might be a little unpleasant for everyone involved...
... Two blocks or a mile away - no question - she has a new home!
That she has a collar and tags indicates the "owner" has some feelings and concern for her (and will miss her if she just *vanishes*).
What did the "owner" SAY when you returned her?
And was she taken *inside* - or released back outside?
Any lil SkinKids involved with this kitten?
A small child may really miss the Kitten - regardless of your/our feelings for the adults.
You might want to monitor the situation for a few days to see how well cared for the kitten is - before you make any decisions.
And lastly -
What's the penalty for Kitty-Napping in Canada? :p
You won't be able to help her too much if you're going to be in the :eek: *slammer* for the next 10 years! :p
Re: That's a WAY CUTE Kitty!!
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Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
Hey Nate ~
Tuff decision! :(
Questions I'd ask...
How CLOSE does Kitty live to you?
... NEXT door or a couple houses away - it might be a little unpleasant for everyone involved...
... Two blocks or a mile away - no question - she has a new home!
She lives across the street from my grandmothers house, which I am currently staying at, but as for _my_ house, it's miles away.
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That she has a collar and tags indicates the "owner" has some feelings and concern for her (and will miss her if she just *vanishes*).
Coyote, Cougar, Bear, Nathan one of these things is nicer than the others. can you tell which one? (sesame street payed off :P)
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What did the "owner" SAY when you returned her?
And was she taken *inside* - or released back outside?
inside, released in the morning
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Any lil SkinKids involved with this kitten?
A small child may really miss the Kitten - regardless of your/our feelings for the adults.
not to my knowlege .. no kids
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You might want to monitor the situation for a few days to see how well cared for the kitten is - before you make any decisions.
And lastly -
What's the penalty for Kitty-Napping in Canada? :p
You won't be able to help her too much if you're going to be in the :eek: *slammer* for the next 10 years! :p
Well .. for stealing a kitty, i don't know, but if I were to "find" her without a collar and take her in as my own, feed her, love her, and keep her inside wouldn't that be humanitarian?
Confused,
A/V Dept.
wonder where this is headed...?
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Originally posted by Lirathal
She lives across the street from my grandmother's house,
which I am currently staying at,
but as for *my* house,
it's miles away...
I don't know, but if I were to "find" her without a collar
and take her in as my own, feed her, love her, and keep her inside -
wouldn't that be humanitarian?
This seems to be *leading* in one direction... :rolleyes:
So Nate ~
Just how long will you and the "LOST" Kitty be "hiding out" at GranMaw's Howze?? ;)
But please - *Watch* the situation for a few days...
(Unless Kitty is crossing the street - in which case *I* would take some positive action.)
The collar and tags say "They Care" - they just may be ignorant of what may happen with her running loose. At least have another conversation with her "folks" - try to get a feel for *how much* they care...
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Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
Hmmmm...
This "crossing the street" to say "Hello :)" sounds *dangerous*! :(
What about setting up a lil Kitty Condo on GranMaw's back porch?
Wooden House Box or Igloo type shelter in a shady spot, Food and Water bowls, some Toys...
The idea being to encourage Kitty to hang out at GranMaw's place all day & night - to avoid the crossing of the street in search of love and companionship... ??
Prolly best to start working on an axplanation to GranMaw bout *WHY* there's
a new :eek: Kat Howze :p set up on her back porch...
but we kan figger out sumpin. :rolleyes:
Allthough true she bounds across the street, I meet her out there to make sure cars aren't coming down, otherwise I'd stop them and grab her. Cars will stop for me, I'm too big for them not to. Don't worry, when I'm around she'll be fine ... I'm just worried about when I'm not :(