Moral Dilemma

[Cataholic]

sure is nice of everyone here to determine who should and shouldn't own pets

Not sure I quite follow you here. We are on a pet forum. We have been told that this family intends to PTS an otherwise healthy senior cat because it is old. Really, that doesn't seem like the type of person that should have cats (or any pets). Where are you finding fault with people's reactions? You agree with this practice?

To the OP and those talking about being non-confrontational, I am curious. Are you saying that you don't say things to people when confronted with situations like this? To the OP- have you come right out and expressed your feelings on this very topic? I can't imagine not saying anything. Those animals have no voice but ours. No friendship- be it friend OR family- can mean that much to me that I can't speak out on what I see as the ills of this world.

I am true to myself, first. This has nothing to do with being confrontational (though, of course, I have no problem with that), this has to do with being true to yourself, to standing up to what you consider inhumane treatment to animals.

You say, "They are really warm, generous, loving people who don't think kitties need any loving or care. It just doesn't compute." This makes no sense. Why would you want a friendship with these type of people? If your friendship can't be traded on to teach, educate, influence others in the way they treat/view those dependent on it, what good is it?

When it comes to some things, and the humane treatment of animals is one of them, one is either in it with me, or against me.

[carole]

Cataholic does raise some valid points, i too was rather surprised at your reaction,and did not know quite what to say about it, but she has summed it up. Why would you find fault with people's reactions here?

[Pinot's Mom]

Cataholic-just to let you know, I have voiced my opinion and concern. They don't think their treatment of the kitties is out of line. In the husband's words, they have food, and a roof over their heads when they want it. He also figures he's given Puss 19 "good" years he wouldn't have had as they took him in off the street. I disagree and will try to change things if I can.