I killed a Kitty and I’m going to hell

[altagirl]

That really sucks. Not your fault though.

And re: keeping cats inside at all times - I read all that stuff they tell you ant the vet and tried like hell for years. I had never LET my cat outside, but she's faster and sneakier than me and made it out on multiple occasions, followed by me searching for HOURS, trying to coax her out from under the deck, etc. And then she started tearing up the screen doors to get out. And then I realized that once I quit chasing her, all she wants is to lay on the railings of the back deck, or make these amazing leaps from the deck to the roof of the shed in the backyard where she can roll around and enjoy the sun. And she'll actually come back inside when I call her. Luckily she seems terrified of the street and won't even go in the front yard unless she's pressed up against the house. But the bottom line is that unless we never open a window or a door (even if there's a screen there), she's going to get out anyway, so I gave in and put a cat door in the screen to the back deck. And she's the happiest cat on earth, supervising her kingdom from the roof of the shed out back. I guess I could have her claws removed so she can't get through screens and keep her in the house, but that honestly seems worse than the chance of her getting run over.

And so far the only thing she's killed in the 5 years she's been at this house are a couple of mice. Some indoors, some outdoors. Either way it's a good thing IMO.

I'd go talk to the mother again once she's had some time to calm down and ask if you could get her another cat.

[Woodsy]

cats suck.

bite your tounge bastardo.
you know you dug chillin with the blue-monster.

[iceman]

Here's another way of looking at it - Why would you NOT let your cat outside?

Well, I read recently that an estimated 139 million songbirds are killed annually by domestic cats, I guess that's one reason.

Sorry about that, Fred, but shit happens, you'll be fine and eventually so will your daughter. It's tough I know, but it will pass.

And just remember that the cat is in kitty heaven, joyfully hunting the ducklings you were kind enough to provide for its entertainment.

[EPSkis]

cats are really bad for your local critters and if one day he goes tribal and becomes actually feral he becomes extremely bad for local(read native) critters as part of a colony.

Sorry, cats absolutely should not be let out to roam.

C'mon man, you of ALL people should know better than that. First off - WHAT local critters? Mice? Moles? Deer?

A feral cat is a feral cat. A domestic cat that goes outside is a domestic cat. Perhaps I've missed the roving bands of housecats. Do they wear little kitty headbands? Little kitty tattoos? Carry kitty switchclaws?

Or, are you suggesting that cats are somehow more inclined to kitty violence & feral recession than say - YOUR LAB?

[Buster Highmen]

That really sucks. Not your fault though.

And re: keeping cats inside at all times - I tried like hell for years. I had never LET my cat outside, but she's faster and sneakier than me and made it out on multiple occasions, followed by me searching for HOURS, trying to coax her out from under the deck, etc. And then she started tearing up the screen doors to get out. And then I realized that once I quit chasing her, all she wants is to lay on the railings of the back deck, or make these amazing leaps from the deck to the roof of the shed in the backyard where she can roll around and enjoy the sun. And she'll actually come back inside when I call her. Luckily she seems terrified of the street and won't even go in the front yard unless she's pressed up against the house. But the bottom line is that unless we never open a window or a door (even if there's a screen there), she's going to get out anyway, so I gave in and put a cat door in the screen to the back deck. And she's the happiest cat on earth, supervising her kingdom from the roof of the shed out back. I guess I could have her claws removed so she can't get through screens and keep her in the house, but that honestly seems worse than the chance of her getting run over.

I'd go talk to the mother again once she's had some time to calm down and ask if you could get her another cat.

You're putting your pet's happiness ahead of it's safety ? Shame on you!!!


(If I need an emoticon, I quit).

[BobMc]

If you're going to the pet store to buy another kitty, be sure and pick up some mice while you're there.

BobMc

[truth]

bite your tounge bastardo.
you know you dug chillin with the blue-monster.

Yeah, you have a nice pussy.

[lemon boy]

EPskis:

http://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/news/feral.html

See iceman's post above. If you live in a shitty then hey, your cat isn't doing a ton of damage but it is still doing damage. If you live more suburban then they can really get out of hand.

Even though he has a stronger prey drive than most dogs, being a dog he is less successful as a predator of songbirds etc... (specifically because he wants to point them instead of stalk them). Furthermore, he is not a lab.

[Woodsy]

If you're going to the pet store to buy another kitty, be sure and pick up some mice while you're there.

BobMc

any one else worried about what these two are up to in Moab together soon?

[EPSkis]

Well, I read recently that an estimated 139 million songbirds are killed annually by domestic cats, I guess that's one reason.

Yet even with my killer cats roaming freely in my backyard & depleting the native songbird (?) population, every morning brings a new load of birdshit on my car. That's it, I'm sending my cats to training.

[ColdSmoke]

Sorry to hear that, Froz. Reminds me of the time I ran over a cat. All of my kids were in the car at the time. The hind end of the cat had been squashed. Pretty much every bone in half of its body was smashed. It couldn't get off the road and was just writhing in agony. I felt horrible. I turned the car around, got my pistol from under my seat and shot it in the head in front of my kids. Even though I explained to them the logic of putting the poor thing out of its heartbreaking misery, they didn't understand. They've NEVER let me live it down and it was more than 15 years ago...

I think the part that reaallly scarred your kids for life was when you got back in the car and hugged each one of them and told them you hoped that they never got seriously injured like that poor kitty.

[gincognito]

I think the part that reaallly scarred your kids for life was when you got back in the car and hugged each one of them and told them you hoped that they never got seriously injured like that poor kitty.

All else aside, that is truely funny.

Sick and ashamed and happy (and the trick is to turn accidents into learning experiences for all involved (and stay away from the bottle)),
d.

[altagirl]

You're putting your pet's happiness ahead of it's safety ? Shame on you!!!


(If I need an emoticon, I quit).

I know, I know... All animals should be kept locked in little cages at all times. It's safer for everyone.

[Pinner]

When the neighbors cats chose to "roam" in my backyard (or piss on my front step) I encourage my dog to be the Predator From Hell.

Fortunately he's too inclined to think it's a game rather than a life or death kind of thing and he never gets his piece of pussy. Fortunate for the cats, that is.

[iceman]

Reminds me of when I ran over a rabbit while driving with the kids.

"Look daddy, a bunny!"

THUMP

"What was that Daddy?"

"Um...nothing."

[snowsprite]

Man, frozen...that was tough to read.

I'm sorry for your little girl, and that you had to go through this. She'll be okay though, and hard as it is to watch her go through it she's learning about loss which is necessary.

I don't feel too bad for the cat though. She was lucky during her time here to have a great kid like yours to care about her.

Hang in there and don't get too drunk. Hangovers suck!
Sprite

Well, what do you do when you run over the cat that walks a little girl to the bus stop most mornings? I walk her to her house, the cat has stopped it’s dance and now resides in the halls of the dead. The girl’s mother at first shocked demands to know why I killed her cat, then later and calmer asks if there is anything they can do to save it. I walk the mom back to the cat and she is shaken. Fresh blood is pooling, the life literally drained from their little darling. My daughter doesn’t want to go to school, hell I understand – all I want to do is get lost in a bottle. I take her home.

[EPSkis]

Viking Kitty

....because there's no such thing as a Ninja kitty.

[altagirl]

Viking Kitty

....because there's no such thing as a Ninja kitty.

Of course there's a Ninja kitty!

http://www.funnyjunk.com/movies/15/Ninja+Cats

(Unfortunately easily defeated by Sumo Kitty.)

[Woodsy]

Of course there's a Ninja kitty!

http://www.funnyjunk.com/movies/15/Ninja+Cats

(Unfortunately easily defeated by Sumo Kitty.)

learn from this phUnk.......

[gonzo]

you let your kid go to school!?! with other kids!?!

[snowsprite]

Viking Kitty

....because there's no such thing as a Ninja kitty.

I never tire of that vid!

Sprite

[Arty50]

Lots of good advice has already been given, so I'll spare you any useless dribble I may come up with. Sorry this happened though, froz. We all know you're a super good dad and damn fine person. Everything will be fine.

Now there is one issue that hasn't been addressed...

And just remember that the cat is in kitty heaven, joyfully hunting the ducklings you were kind enough to provide for its entertainment.

Does anyone have a copy of Dante's Inferno? I don't think anyone is questioning the fact that frozen is going to hell, but we do need a ruling as to which level he will descend to. Where exactly does the wholesale slaughter of kittens and ducklings land you?

[Canuk]

Does anyone have a copy of Dante's Inferno? I don't think anyone is questioning the fact that frozen is going to hell, but we do need a ruling as to which level he will descend to. Where exactly does the wholesale slaughter of kittens and ducklings land you?

He will be decending to the level of hell where you are required to get drunk and shave your nuts with hair clippers...

Sorry to hear about the kitty, Froz.

[Clack]

You're putting your pet's happiness ahead of it's safety ? Shame on you!!!


(If I need an emoticon, I quit).

What if this applied to your kids. They couldn't; hunt, ski, ride motorcycles.

Cats should be outdoors. So should dogs if you live in an area with enough open land. Our goldens used to run free in the Oakland hills. Confinement is for fish.

[Buzzworthy]

any one else worried about what these two are up to in Moab together soon?

With guns too no less.



That being said, boy I gotta get down there with em!