I got a new truck this week. It's really an old truck - a '94 Chevy 1500 extended cab. My Father in Law bought it new, and it has only 50,000 miles on it. Anyway, since I am a real man now because I have a truck, I did what real men with trucks do on a Saturday. I loaded the bed with tools, and the cooler with refreshments, and went to work on something. Stopped , with my fearless guard dog riding shotgun, I noticed a strange sound coming from the rear. It sounded exactly like a cat meowing. Said guard dog goes into hysterics, jumps out the window, and trees the intruder. By "tree" I mean the cat runs for it's life and climbs on top of the spare tire tire which is located here - spare tire location. The fierceness of the hissing and clawing assured me that I was dealing with a bob cat. I had to lower the tire to extract the intruder, which I was fairly certain had 3" claws, stood 12" at the shoulder, and ate lesser cats for dinner. Lowering the spare was an ordeal in itself, since it had never seen the ground, and was secured by a lock that had never seen a key. After cutting off the lock and chain with a grinder, I finally got to the Cat. Turns out the the Bob Cat is a 6 week old Kitten, who is undoubtedly destined (if it lives) to be the future undisputed alley cat bad ass champion of the Gulf Coast. Anyway, after surviving the mauling, the Kitten's instincts take over and it starts purring and rubbing all over my bloodied hand. I immediately take it to the animal shelter, which is closed. I go to the other shelter, which is slap full of cats, and refuses to take another. I then make the ultimate mistake - I bring it back home, feel sorry for it, and feed it. The poor thing was obviously starving, because it ate dried dog food like it was Tuna Pate'. I am now back in my right mind, and I am trying to restore my newfound truck owner masculinity. A cat is not part of that picture. The Humane Society opens Monday AM - I will hold the kitten's fate in check until then. Please vote /post your opinion as to what should happen.
Tough call. Most people don't want cats. I can't say that I blame them as I have developed a real dislike for them for some reason. (I think it is because the fucking things won't listen to you... not like a dog) It might die at the shelter but at least it won't get hit by a car or starve. I couldn't do it. I still have my neighbors cat around that I don't want. I put flea and tick stuff on him and feed him, but he stays outside. I can't take him to the pound because I know that he will probably die.
Feed it just enough to survive outdoors. Once they get fat outdoor cats are good for nothing. But hungry they are great fro ridding your yard of pesky mice, birds, even bushy tailed tree rats. That is if you want to stick with the macho idea. Personally it breaks my heart to see them cruelly playing with a baby tree rat till it dies.
NADAOPSHUN The little beggar is at the back door right now, wailing away. The dog wants it BAD. If it continues to wail after I go to bed, the dog may get her wish for a late night fur sandwich.
If that cat is anything like the ones I have, the dog will come back inside scratched up with it's take between its legs. Our pom thought it was going to bark at the cats till they went away. then when that didnt work it snapped at the girl cat, she hissed and swatted the dog in the face. The dog pissed itself. So after I beat the dog and cleaned up the piss I laughed. Of course the cat has an advantage with the claws and all, but I just dont like the stupid fucking pomeranian.
My dog has been mauled by about three different cats and at least one pissed off raccoon. She has a short memory. I have seen the Lap Dog turn Wolf on several occasions. She has killed two possums so far, and has dismembered about a dozen big lizards. She will still jump on a cat at the slightest opportunity. I fear that she might really hurt this Kitten, given the size advantage. If they were a little closer in size, we might have to have to video a ultimate fight style match. Winner gets to stay.
That would be good. Survival of the fittest. Of course then PETA would be at your house and say you are promoting feline/canine violence. I kinda like the cats. They are low maintenance and dont require a lot of attention. Unlike the pom, that thing is part retarded I swear. It must be. One of the cats just snuck up the leg of my shorts. So maybe the fucking cat is retarded too.
I'm going to tell you what I was told back in January. Sounds like you got yourself a cat, Barry. (well, except the "Barry" part)
Anyone know how to make a cat go " WOOF?" - - - - - - Soak it in gas, and throw a match on it. WOOF! Not really. Just a thought I had. I am pretty sure that this kitten is the product of a stray cat that I fed most of the winter and spring. It ran with the raccoons. I haven't seen it for about three months, and it shows up about a week ago looking starved. It finally let me pet it right before it disappeared. When I saw it a week ago, it wouldn't come near me. The point is - I might feed a stray, but I will never get attached to a cat. Reason 1 - They own you, not vice-versa. Reason 2 - I just don't like cats very much. Reason 3 - I HATE the smell of cat poop and/or urine. HATE it. Reason 4 - A cat in heat is the biggest sleep stealer on earth. see my new website - WWW.YOURCATSUCKS.COM
Let the cat roam with the racoons. If it survives (maybe even kills the 'coons) keep it. If the 'coons kill it, problem solved.
I refuse to accept that. I am a MAN by Gawd. I was simply feeding the Raccoons (which is acceptable) and the cat came along for the free meal.
with tears in his eyes..... You are the wisest man that I know Major. Right now the Kitten is perched atop my Bouganvilla trellis. It fought off both mine and the neighbors dog this morning, in what sounded like WWIII. I am torn between feeding it or ignoring it. Both go against my nature. I think you have the right idea Oh Wise One. Live with the 'coons it shall.
If it fought of both dogs you might not have a choice. You go to get rid of it, it may kick your ass too. Then kick you out of your house, then it will be posting on here if it should feed you or not....
No. You would mistake my acknowledgment for a invitation and you would take advantage of me just like all the other kids used to.
