I don't get it...

[Daisy and Delilah]

This story is so incredibly sad, Kim. I also can understand why you had to treat it as you did. I think the "open mouth insert foot" reflex I sometimes have would have prevented me from being so nice. If this lady is a valued student, perhaps you can wait until her pups graduate and let her have it!! I'll say it again and again, what is wrong with people today??? When will people learn more about animals and quit using them as disposable objects? Grrrrrrr!!!!!!

[luvofallhorses]

you're right she could have rehomed them not put them to sleep. rest in peace sweet kitties.

At least now you can run and play without the threat of ]dumb dogs or their idiotic IRRESPONSIBLE owners.

I am sorry but your comment upsets me. the dogs are not dumb, the owners ARE! NOT the dogs!

[Pam]

I am sorry but your comment upsets me. the dogs are not dumb, the owners ARE!

Agreed.

[chocolatepuppy]

Kim, I'm sorry you had to deal with this, I'm sure it is very upsetting to you. May the sweet kittys rest in peace.

[buttercup132]

play without the threat of dumb dogs

This a a very sad situation and just because you have cats dosent mean that you should should make fun of the whole species of dog!!! This isnt the first time youve made a insult like that either. If you dont like dogs then fine , but keep it to yourself noone else wants to hear your nasty comments. I know if someone said that about a cat YOU would flip out and lash out at them. Stay on the cat side if you dont like other animals...

Those people shouldnt own animals if they are going to do that. This whole situation confuses me.Why do the innocent ones get put down. (Not saying that the dogs should be put down) but if its that big a deal why cant you take the time to rehome them , not nice to say but it also would have saved them money wich is something everyone thrives to keep in this day and age.

[jazzcat]

Maybe the vet took the cats and gave them to rescue. I know vets who do this when dumb *ss owners bring perfectly healthy cats in to be euthanized.

That was the first thing that popped in my mind too. I've heard of it happening before so I hope it did this time. Poor cats.

[tikeyas_mom]

I was floored and couldn't say anything. Being that she is my student and I'm being paid by her, I couldn't tell her how sick I was that she did that. She didn't even try to rehome them! She knows I do cat rescue, why not bring them to me? I am so sad about this whole thing, and all I could do was commiserate and focus on her injuries and advise to go to her doctor today. I felt like such a liar because I wanted to be telling her off, instead because of our business relationship I had to be polite and swallow my own adversion to this whole incident.

maybe she didnt want to rehome them.. since you did say she had the cat for 13 years!!! she probably loved her cats VERY much and couldnt bare to part with them... I could understand her side and yours.. It must have been horrid for her to go through all this.. Im glad you stayed professional.

[Catty1]

Is there a way to find out if they need rehoming - if the vet made them go *poof* in a good way? I bet she didn't stick around to be with the cats at the vet's.

Oh God, I hope the vet was one of those....what a STUPID SILLY DITZ!

I hope SHE gets spayed!

[buttercup132]

maybe she didnt want to rehome them.. since you did say she had the cat for 13 years!!! she probably loved her cats VERY much and couldnt bare to part with them... I could understand her side and yours.. It must have been horrid for her to go through all this.. Im glad you stayed professional.

Hmmm thats a good point too.
I know my grandma said that when she dies if her cats are still around (even if they are perfectly fine) she wants them put to sleep because she thinks noone can care for them and know there needs like she dose.

I dont agree with her wish and I doubt that it will happen , but I guess some people think that noone can give them the attention/love they give them

[Pembroke_Corgi]

maybe she didnt want to rehome them.. since you did say she had the cat for 13 years!!! she probably loved her cats VERY much and couldnt bare to part with them... I could understand her side and yours.. It must have been horrid for her to go through all this.. Im glad you stayed professional.

I'm sorry, but I don't understand why it would make sense to KILL your pets rather than rehome them. Yes, that definately shows a lot of love.

[Zippy]

What upsets me the most is there "new pets" came before there cats that they have had for years.

[wolfsoul]

I know several people that are still under the impression that once an animal bites you, it craves the taste of blood. Perhaps they felt that they needed to put the cats to sleep in order to keep them from hurting people. I know alot of people that would put their animals down before giving them to someone else. I, personally, wouldn't do it, but I understand that everyone feels that no one else can give their pets as good a home as they -- and I understand even more the thought of someone else owning my pets.

People will do what they'll do, whether it's right or wrong. The animals are in a better place, that's what counts.

I also agree that the dogs weren't dumb --- dogs are dogs. They chase cats. They catch cats. They don't know better.