Cats

» Migisi - Reasons why

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Cats Indoors!
The Campaign for Safer Birds and Cats
http://www.abcbirds.org/abcprograms/poli...
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Over the last 5 years living on my country farmette, I've spayed/neutered 24 stray/abandoned cats and kittens, and have been fortunate to be able to 're-home' them. I adopted two strays myself, spayed both (even though they're kept indoors, accidental escape is possible).
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Most of the strays were in horrible condition. Some were shot; most were emaciated, wormy and sick; some had permanent injuries from car strikes and animal attacks; and a couple were pregnant looking for a safe place to deliver. None were feral... all were socialized to humans - seeking human help and companionship. Somebody just dumped their unwanted pet in the country to fend for itself.
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I'm a firm believer in 'cats indoors', and in spaying/neutering every cat and dog which won't be used for breeding. I worked at an animal shelter for ten years. There are too many born - too many abandoned - and far too few homes for them. If you're looking for a loving kitty, there are ~many~ to choose from at your local shelter. In fact, most shelters are overflowing.
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Adopt... don't buy.

-- posted by Migisi