Look what followed me home. ;)

[sasvermont]

My first cat took a hike one time (out a window and on to the roof) and reappeared weeks later. She had her collar on and finally took the time to sit somewhere in public so someone could read her name etc. A vet called me to let me know that they had my cat, near death. I was living in Aspen Colorado at the time, so you can imagine the vet bill. Sabrina, the kitty, lived to be 21.

So it is not always an irresponsible owner, although an open window is being a bit irresponsible isn't it?

What a sweet, sweet girl she was. I paid someone to board her while I lived in a hotel, ski bummed and worked as a maid. It was fun. I think she enjoyed living with some guys for that same time cycle. She was a dear.

I hope Columbus finds his owners or a great new home. They all deserve the love and attention, even though they have been known to create their own little problems by taking off!

[jenluckenbach]

The problems with a stray, is that we DON'T KNOW! Could be a frantic owner, looking for the baby. Or an inconsiderate owner that doesn't care one way or other.

Get this story.......it happened not too long ago to a grooming customer who lives close to our grooming shop. She found a lost Shih Tzu. Cute, friendly....etc, As this person went about trying to locate the owner (no tags with an address) she DID actually find them just by word of mouth. The people DID NOT WANT THE DOG BACK! They were going to take the dog to the SPCA when it ran off, and they simply never bothered to look for it.

So you can't always assume someone is grieved over losing an animal.

In the meantime he is safe, well fed, and comfy. Albeit not too overjoyed with the cat population . But he'll adjust.

[sasvermont]

I just don't get it. It seems that there are such extremes when it comes to attitudes toward pets. People are strange, aren't they? I love all little creatures....well, that's not totally true, but I wouldn't harm one.....except a spider......or fly....or wasp....or bat.......or snakes......need I go on......? I love pets, just not all creatures....Hope I haven't offended anyone.

Keep up the good work Jen. There are probably hundreds of pets thanking you on a daily basis.

[Catlady711]

it happened not too long ago to a grooming customer who lives close to our grooming shop. She found a lost Shih Tzu. Cute, friendly....etc, As this person went about trying to locate the owner (no tags with an address) she DID actually find them just by word of mouth. The people DID NOT WANT THE DOG BACK! They were going to take the dog to the SPCA when it ran off, and they simply never bothered to look for it.

So you can't always assume someone is grieved over losing an animal.

Reminds me of a client that came in about a year ago with a 'stray' dog she had fallen in love with. We scanned it and found a microchip. The lady called the original owner who did not want the dog back and seemed annoyed that anyone had traced it back to him. Makes you kinda wonder why he had a microchip put in the first place. Anyways so this lady ended up keeping the dog.

[krazyaboutkatz]

He sure is handsome. I'm glad that his vet visit went well and that he's now safe and sound in your home. Hopefully he'll find his loving forever home soon. Good luck.

[GILL]

I don't understand these people that don't want the animal back. This fellow is adorable, I hope that he finds his home soon ( first or last ). Come on! only three we have eight lovers now, but we have had 10 at one time ( small house ). The only problem we have is one of our guys MITS likes F1 racing and our Coon Chessie likes GTP so it depends on who cries the loudest. But it is so nice to cuddle with a bunch of warm fur at night.

[kimlovescats]

You are SO right too, Jen! The more time that passes without seeing ads in the papers or posters up, makes you believe that this kitty was "lost" by no accident!

[lvpets2002]

This Big Boy is so Handsome & I know he will get a home very soon.. Glad the Vet visit went well..