I need advice fast...

[moosmom]

A while back, when I was trying to trap LilEli, after he fell out my window, a white and black feral cat kept going into the trap.

Well, I went to CVS and noticed a white and black cat laying on the side of the road in the grass. I want SO bad to go get him and give him a proper burial, in the back yard. I'm afraid that some neighborhood critter will make dinner out of him. Actually I don't even know if he's dead.

What should I do?? I feel bad that someone hit him and left him for dead.

[QueenScoopalot]

I think just to ease your questions of "is the cat even dead" you may want to go back and check. If you do bury the poor cat you really have to dig down close to three feet. Is there a local ACO that can pick the cat up? I've picked up ones around here as our ACO is a good for nothing one. The local vets take care of burial for the cats. So sad, but I'd go make sure the cat isn't injured first. Bring a large trash bag with you (I know the cat isn't trash, but a box is too awful to try burying if that's what you'll do. Awful seeing that huh? *sigh* Jan

[moosmom]

Jan,

After I posted this thread, I went across the street with a towel and got him. Rig had set in and he was cold, so there is no question he has passed. One of the neighbors said he had been there for at least 3 days (that's strange cuz this was the first I had seen him) and he was glad I was picking him up. I asked my downstairs neighbor for a trash bag. I told him what happened. Keep in mind, this guy is a drunk who is ALWAYS hitting on me. He told me to put him in the trash and the garbage man would take him on Thursday!! "It's only a cat!!" he said. I grabbed a shovel and was going to bury him in a small spot and he yelled at me "Don't bury him there! I'm gonna plant flowers there!!" As if he KNOWS what a freakin flower IS!!! His next line was, "Hey, ya got a boyfriend???" AS IF!!!! I told him yes, that he was a cop on the Wyandotte Police Department. That shut him up real fast. Jerk!!

So, I took "kitty", towel, plastic bag and all, and he is now in my garbage can TEMPORARILY!!! I called the ACO in town and they said they'd come get him tomorrow at 8:30 a.m.. I was going to leave him in my hallway, but I'm SURE the smell would be difficult to get rid of.

I feel SO bad for this poor dude. I'd been feeding him since the first night he went into my trap. Somehow I feel that if he hadn't had to cross the street to get food, he'd be alive!!

I am now sipping a Rum and Coke. RIP sweet Dude. I loved you, even if only in passing. Go to the RB knowing that I cared.

[Kirsten]

I think you've got some good advice here already.

I'm sorry you've found that dead kitty. I remember the black & white cat in your trap...

Kirsten

[Kirsten]

Just saw your reply, and I can't believe what an a**hole of a neighbor you have!!! What an idiot (pardon my language)

I'm really sorry you have to deal with all that, and that you cannot even bury the poor guy now.

But please don't feel responsible for his death!! I'm sure he appreciated what you did for him, and you were one of the "good people" in his life. Obviously there weren't many...

R.I.P. little kitty...

Kirsten

[PayItForward]

Rest In peace kitty

[krazyaboutkatz]

I remember him too. I'm so sorry that this happened but please don't blame yourself Donna. RIP sweet kitty.

[slick]

RIP little kitty and play happy at the RB. Bless you for showing him love, Donna.

[kimlovescats]

Thank you for caring enough to honor his remains!

[QueenScoopalot]

Donna, You did what was best for the poor kitty. Don't blame yourself. R.I.P Little Guy Great response to your creepy sounding neighbor.

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by moosmom
Jan,

After I posted this thread, I went across the street with a towel and got him. Rig had set in and he was cold, so there is no question he has passed. One of the neighbors said he had been there for at least 3 days (that's strange cuz this was the first I had seen him) and he was glad I was picking him up. I asked my downstairs neighbor for a trash bag. I told him what happened. Keep in mind, this guy is a drunk who is ALWAYS hitting on me. He told me to put him in the trash and the garbage man would take him on Thursday!! "It's only a cat!!" he said. I grabbed a shovel and was going to bury him in a small spot and he yelled at me "Don't bury him there! I'm gonna plant flowers there!!" As if he KNOWS what a freakin flower IS!!! His next line was, "Hey, ya got a boyfriend???" AS IF!!!! I told him yes, that he was a cop on the Wyandotte Police Department. That shut him up real fast. Jerk!!

So, I took "kitty", towel, plastic bag and all, and he is now in my garbage can TEMPORARILY!!! I called the ACO in town and they said they'd come get him tomorrow at 8:30 a.m.. I was going to leave him in my hallway, but I'm SURE the smell would be difficult to get rid of.

I feel SO bad for this poor dude. I'd been feeding him since the first night he went into my trap. Somehow I feel that if he hadn't had to cross the street to get food, he'd be alive!!

I am now sipping a Rum and Coke. RIP sweet Dude. I loved you, even if only in passing. Go to the RB knowing that I cared.

At least Dude had one caring friend in this world, Donna. And it sure wasn't your neighbor! Dude is now playing with my Thai and Freddie over Rainbow Bridge.

[victoria]

i think you should go see if its hurt and if it is bring it to a n animal shelter GO SAVE THE KITTY

[PayItForward]

Originally posted by victoria
i think you should go see if its hurt and if it is bring it to a n animal shelter GO SAVE THE KITTY

Victoria, you need to read the whole thread before posting.
She did go and see the cat but sadly the cat was dead. Someone is picking the body up for burial today.

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Donna,

Thanks for making sure that his remains were treated with some dignity! He is now at the RB, and will be playing, free of pain, and looking down on you with a grateful expression!

(((HUGS)))

[catcrazylady]

Donna thank you for caring enough to get him a decent burial. It was hard enough to do what you did but then have to deal with an IDIOT to boot! I'm sorry that happened but I give you high fives for the response!!! Excellent comeback!!