you are very ill-informed on cats and how far they will travel..it will come back secondly you state "The cat's eat the parrot, hence 'The Food Chain'. Parrots eat worms and other organisms. that would me worms would eat the cats and they can't do that when the cats is alive... now that would be cruel... think of it as helping mother nature. read up on cats don't just guess and say.... poor liddle poody tat. A feral cat is not your little ball of fur playing with a fluffy toy on your loungeroom floor...it is a killing machine, they kill domesticted cats.. what part of the food chain is that.... I must of missed that link.
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you are very ill-informed on cats and how far they will travel..it will come back secondly you state "The cat's eat the parrot, hence 'The Food Chain'. Parrots eat worms and other organisms. that would me worms would eat the cats and they can't do that when the cats is alive... now that would be cruel... think of it as helping mother nature. read up on cats don't just guess and say.... poor liddle poody tat. A feral cat is not your little ball of fur playing with a fluffy toy on your loungeroom floor...it is a killing machine, they kill domesticted cats.. what part of the food chain is that.... I must of missed that link.
sgt_pepper
Amatuer Footballer
yeah, youd have to do more than just move them down the road a bit...those suckers know how to get where they want.
and i dont think anybodies claiming these are poor little cutie cats. just that drowning them may not be the only solution...
i would agree that if youre in a very rural area, theres nothing wrong with you and your mate doing what would only be done by governing bodies anyway. but you should do it humanely. i think peeps (me at least) were just a little disturbed that you thought drowning was more humane than head shot. which would you rather?
and i dont think anybodies claiming these are poor little cutie cats. just that drowning them may not be the only solution...
i would agree that if youre in a very rural area, theres nothing wrong with you and your mate doing what would only be done by governing bodies anyway. but you should do it humanely. i think peeps (me at least) were just a little disturbed that you thought drowning was more humane than head shot. which would you rather?
I have personally seen (not done) cats killed in many ways and apart from a lethal injection which costs plenty... drowning was the best way to go, as stated before when the cat is in the trap "he is not a happy little camper" I for one will not stick my hand in there to get him out..they tend to be easier to handle after a "soothing bath"
sgt_pepper
Amatuer Footballer
you realise the 'humanely' part is in relation to the cat...not how easy it is for you to do the job? and i still dont see how shooting it is less humane?!
but honestly, whatever. not really any of my business...
How can you comprehend that from what I said, that a worm can eat a cat??? I think we all know that worms can't rely on cats for food, yes worms are decomposers but they're not going to rely on deceased cats for food.
Worms eat bacteria, grass clippings and general compost..
Yes, I know these cats are FERAL, but you don't have to drown them in bins or get your 'mate' to kill them.
Worms eat bacteria, grass clippings and general compost..
Yes, I know these cats are FERAL, but you don't have to drown them in bins or get your 'mate' to kill them.
honestly this argument has been going on since Jesus played half back for the Jeruselum under 15's and nothing has changed. it's all about geographics what is good for country people is not the same as city people.
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common fact when you die and get buried the worms are going to get you
* There are many humane ways to keep cats out of an area. One is a "Yard Guard" (or similar electronic device), which emits a high-pitched sound inaudible to humans, but extremely annoying to cats. It will protect a radius of about 200 square feet. For a bigger area, use 2 or more. Since cats develop a "path" they use regularly, they will soon learn to avoid the area.
Too expensive
* Motion-activated water sprinklers will keep cats out of an area. For either the electronic devices or water sprinklers, simply Internet-search "Yard Guard," "electronic (or sonic) repellents," or "motion-activated water sprinkler," and you will find a variety of options.
Too expensive
* Natural outdoor repellents can be applied to a garden or a porch area, e.g, orange-scented sprays may help on porch areas, since cats typically do not like the smell of orange. For gardens, natural fertilizers like dried blood (sounds ghastly, I know) work well. They may have a strong smell at first, so be prepared. But I've seen cats encounter the scent and exit quickly. It has to be reapplied after a rain, but once cats learn to avoid the area, you may not have to reapply as often.
unhealthy and unreliable
* Do make use of animal control services in your area if you can. They will come up with the most humane solution, bearing in mind the needs of the cat and the needs of the community. Don't let the prospect of the cat being destroyed put you off: Often cat control proves to be better for both cat populations and human residents.
notice they use the word destroyed
* The cat could be a lost pet. Put up simple fliers and speak with neighbors. Be sure to ask neighbors if they would be interested in adopting the cat, or fostering it a short while, while you go door to door. Maybe you can solve your problem this way, even if you don't find the owner. Also, list the animal as "found" with all animal agencies in the area. You may find the owner has already reported it as "lost" and is only a phone call away.
if you can catch it
* Check with animal-control authorities. Do they shelter stray cats? Will they pick up stray cats? Do you agree with what they may have to do with the stray cat if they don't find the owner and cannot adopt it? (Some will euthanize the cat; some will find it a barn home; different people might object to either solution, depending on their beliefs.)
right after they teach their pigs to fly
* Get it off the street yourself. Make a quick, free website on Yahoo! or Angelfire, etc., with a photo of the cat and its story. Put an ad in the paper directing readers to the site. Include your email on the website. Attempt to find the cat a home where it will receive veterinary care.
see last comment
* Look in the phone book to find a "No kill" shelter (here it is called "Paws"). They rely on contributions to take care of the overwhelming number of strays or lost beloved family pets.
blah blah blah ....wheres the gun at?
* Look in the newspaper to see if anyone has reported a cat of that description missing; if so, put out food for it and call the owners right away. Does it have a collar?
* Call the SPCA; they will either come out, or make recommendations about what to do.
* Remove any tempting plants or items a cat is attracted to if cats seem especially attracted to your land. If you have a problem with one repetitive cat, just simply take it to a shelter or Animal Control if you don't want to adopt it yourself. Do not just take it in without any adoption papers and a vet checkup!
Read more: Answers.com - How do you humanely get rid of a stray cat
Too expensive
* Motion-activated water sprinklers will keep cats out of an area. For either the electronic devices or water sprinklers, simply Internet-search "Yard Guard," "electronic (or sonic) repellents," or "motion-activated water sprinkler," and you will find a variety of options.
Too expensive
* Natural outdoor repellents can be applied to a garden or a porch area, e.g, orange-scented sprays may help on porch areas, since cats typically do not like the smell of orange. For gardens, natural fertilizers like dried blood (sounds ghastly, I know) work well. They may have a strong smell at first, so be prepared. But I've seen cats encounter the scent and exit quickly. It has to be reapplied after a rain, but once cats learn to avoid the area, you may not have to reapply as often.
unhealthy and unreliable
* Do make use of animal control services in your area if you can. They will come up with the most humane solution, bearing in mind the needs of the cat and the needs of the community. Don't let the prospect of the cat being destroyed put you off: Often cat control proves to be better for both cat populations and human residents.
notice they use the word destroyed
* The cat could be a lost pet. Put up simple fliers and speak with neighbors. Be sure to ask neighbors if they would be interested in adopting the cat, or fostering it a short while, while you go door to door. Maybe you can solve your problem this way, even if you don't find the owner. Also, list the animal as "found" with all animal agencies in the area. You may find the owner has already reported it as "lost" and is only a phone call away.
if you can catch it
* Check with animal-control authorities. Do they shelter stray cats? Will they pick up stray cats? Do you agree with what they may have to do with the stray cat if they don't find the owner and cannot adopt it? (Some will euthanize the cat; some will find it a barn home; different people might object to either solution, depending on their beliefs.)
right after they teach their pigs to fly
* Get it off the street yourself. Make a quick, free website on Yahoo! or Angelfire, etc., with a photo of the cat and its story. Put an ad in the paper directing readers to the site. Include your email on the website. Attempt to find the cat a home where it will receive veterinary care.
see last comment
* Look in the phone book to find a "No kill" shelter (here it is called "Paws"). They rely on contributions to take care of the overwhelming number of strays or lost beloved family pets.
blah blah blah ....wheres the gun at?
* Look in the newspaper to see if anyone has reported a cat of that description missing; if so, put out food for it and call the owners right away. Does it have a collar?
* Call the SPCA; they will either come out, or make recommendations about what to do.
* Remove any tempting plants or items a cat is attracted to if cats seem especially attracted to your land. If you have a problem with one repetitive cat, just simply take it to a shelter or Animal Control if you don't want to adopt it yourself. Do not just take it in without any adoption papers and a vet checkup!
Read more: Answers.com - How do you humanely get rid of a stray cat
hairyangryfella
Tag Team Quads 93/94
You've got to be fkn kidding me!!
We have a cat. It has a cat door. It is allowed to go in and out (thought it does spend most of its time indoors). Are you saying that it would be ok for somebody to do whatever they want to our cat to get rid of it just because we let it go outside at night?? You are one ignorant disturbed SOB.
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I also thought you were leaving the forum Captain, so do us a favour and do it already
this post is not about how you feel about me it's about getting rid of unwanted cats please keep it in context and not make it a crusade for cat lovers. everyone is entitled to their views, obviously you did not read mine that stated
1) I don't condone Killing (especially Parrots)
don't portray me to be a monster just because I put parrots in a higher priority than cats.
1) I don't condone Killing (especially Parrots)
don't portray me to be a monster just because I put parrots in a higher priority than cats.
Correction - I am not a cat lover, I just believe in humanity..So please don't label me as something that i'm not.
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Your contradicting yourself by saying you don't condone killing after you trapped a cat in a cage and got the 'shotty' out.
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Your contradicting yourself by saying you don't condone killing after you trapped a cat in a cage and got the 'shotty' out.
Oh please...a cat door that means your too lazy to open the door to let it in and out...do you think I make this s... up...no this is happening right now in our neighbourhood, did you read all the posts I wrote or just the last 3 and decided to comment....as for leaving the forum ..no I said I was having a break until the AFL started again which should have been last night if it didnt get cancelled...not that it is any of your business
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read it properly I got nothing out.... my mate did...as for humanity please tell me your a Vegan or are you a hypocrite because steak,chops and Sausages etc were animals once too
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