Potter...the murderer...

**caseysmom** · 11-02-2006, 05:46 PM

Donna, No problem I understand your protectiveness of kitties. I was historically always a cat person, just haven't had one for a while but I still like to be careful with them also.

Argranade, I intended to do what you said but was in a huge rush to get the kids to the bus stop and didn't want the bird in the house with 2 dogs and a cat. I am hoping since he got away he is okay, I saw no visible injuries the bird was scared to death though.

**jazzcat** · 11-02-2006, 05:55 PM

I know it can be upsetting when they kill things. My Dad's cat is indoor/outdoor (she was a stray that showed up and stayed). Anyway, even though she has plenty to eat inside she still goes out to hunt. My Dad likes that she has kept his house mouse free for the past 9 or so years but he gets very upset, as do I, when she brings half an eaten squirrel or bird to the back porch. She always seems so proud. In fact yesterday Dad said he walk outside and almost stepped on a dead mole she brought to him. She's been having fun digging in his garden to catch them.

Try to hang in there. Potter is just doing what comes naturally and what he's probably been very used to.

**catmandu** · 11-02-2006, 07:17 PM

i HAVE FOUND THREE LITTLE MICE ON THE STEPS OF MY PORCH IN THE LAST MONTH, OBVIOUSLY LEFT THERE BY THE PORCH CATS IN GRATITUDE FOR MY FEEDING THEM.
I HATE TO SEE MICE DIE, BUT I DO FEEL FLATTERED THAT THEY ARE TRYING TO THANK ME.
I HOPE POTTER CALMS DOWN, AS HE HAS A TOUCH OF THE FERAL TO HIM.

**catmandu** · 11-02-2006, 07:18 PM

I Have Found Three Little Mice On The Steps Of My Porch In The Last Month, Obviously Left There By The Porch Cats In Gratitude For My Feeding Them.
I Hate To See Mice Die, But I Do Feel Flattered That They Are Trying To Thank Me.
I Hope Potter Calms Down, As He Has A Touch Of The Feral To Him.

**Argranade** · 11-02-2006, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by jazzcat

I, when she brings half an eaten squirrel or bird to the back porch.

I never knew a cat could kill a squirel!! I always see them chasing them but never knew they would eat them *yuck*.

**Pam** · 11-02-2006, 07:43 PM

I know how you feel. Just recently Bella (my dog!) killed a bird outside and actually thought I was going to let her bring it inside.

Last night I opened the back door and a moth flew in. Instantly Trevor was on the job.

He nabbed that guy almost instantly. Bottom line is that animals are still animals as much as we'd sometimes like to think otherwise. With all of the trouble you have had regarding your brother's passing, etc. I am so sorry you are going through this. I am sure you are thinking enough is enough right now.

**Logan** · 11-02-2006, 07:55 PM

Argranade, yes, cats will kill and eat squirrels and many other things. Most of the evidence I get is the squirrel kind, though, and it is usually a half of a squirrel (the back end) in my driveway. Thank goodness that doesn't happen very often!

But when you have a cat that goes outdoors it is a risk you take. I do nothing to encourage wildlife in my yard because of my dogs and Butter, but sometimes we have a disaster, anyway. Butter brought a live squirrel inside a few weeks ago, though, so I don't really know which is worse!

Logan