Traumatic Morning

[trayi52]

Ally Cat's Mommy, I have to commend you for your bravery! At least now the sweet little kitty is running free from harm at the bridge. No stupid teenage boy to harm it now.

I hope Kissy gets to feeling better soon.

Willie

[krazyaboutkatz]

Originally posted by jazzcat
I hope Kissy is better soon.

Bless you for helping that cat. Rest in peace little one.

Ditto for me too.

[Corinna]

I not only commend you for stopping but on your restrant I would have started swinging on the teens. No one is going to argue with me almost 200 lbs all 5'2" when i get angry no stopping me.
Hugs to Kissy!

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Originally posted by leslie flenner
I'm curious how things went when animal shelter people got there, ie were the teens still there and watched it be trapped and HEARD sympathy from others regarding the cat's condition? Did anyone chastise them or just ignore them? Did any of them know how the cat came to have broken legs (did THEY do it?). I think I too would have locked myself in the car if only for the safety for my cat and child in the car. And of course jump out to intervene when necessary! Bravo for you turning around! I'm sure the scene would have haunted you for a long time had you not turned around to check it out! And bravo to you for staying put! Who knows how much worse the physical abuse would have gotten without your presence! Did the teens dis you in a nasty, threatening way?
Poor guy...too much hurting in the world...

The people from the shelter basically told them "there is nothing more to see - move along" but they continued to hang around. I think (HOPE) it was just idle curiosity, and nothing more!

As a rule young men here tend to be respectful of their elders, although anti-western sentiment CAN run high at times. I suppose with a crowd of people, you can never tell what will happen - all it takes is one or two trouble-makers, and the rest join in.

I was very lucky that the situation didn't get worse - if they had been verbally or physically threatening I would have had to drive away - especially as my son was with me. He is very protective of me, and would not have stayed in the car if any of the boys had touched me or shouted at me.

I would have had sleepless nights if I hadn't turned the car around and gone to help.

Thanks everyone for all your kind words and understanding. That is the great thing about you all - you understand WHY I had to stop, and how I am feeling right now.

[jenluckenbach]

Who is would mind if I go whack those teenagers with a big stick a few times???

RIP dear little kitty, you ARE in a better place now.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Julie...there is a reason you were on that road at that time.

You are a brave and good person.

[QueenScoopalot]

I sure hope those boys didn't cause the injuries to the cat! Kids can be awful to animals around here. Pack mentality sometimes rules over what some of those boys may have done, if they were alone. They may have been egged on by one another, and had to impress friends or be ostrasized (sp?) by their peers.

[AvaJoy]

You are a hero and I admire your courage in the midst of those "pack animals" that very well could have inflicted ALL the injuries that poor kitty suffered. Bless you for helping! {{HUGS}}

I hope Kissy is doing much better now.

[Laura's Babies]

I think what you taught your son that day was one of the most important lessons that he will ever learn... EVERY life is important and sometimes you can not just turn your head and walk away! It all starts with them seeing what you do, not in what they hear you say..... Those boys mothers should teach them such lessons...

[kitten645]

You are brave and a hero. That poor soul would have endured unbelieveable pain where you not there. My gut is to take a bat to those kids...seriously...that's what they were doing to that poor kitty..if they inflicted the initial wound or not. Give them a piece of there own actions. It's sad that in this day and age that people don't understand that every life is worthy...especially innocent animals that don't have an evil thought in them. I'm glad this baby is with so many PT babies that have recently crossed over.

[felinefanatic]

Your story is heart breakingThis abuse to animals is happening far to often and the sad thing is peopleusually just look the other way or assume somebody else will help I am so glad that you cared enough to help that helpless little kitty. Where ever that little cat is now, at least he knew sombody truly cared for him.
I vote "Alleycatsmommy" Person of the Day!!