Why do some people hate cats so much?

lorie d. · Nov 11, 2001

On Friday morning when I was at work, the little gray cat was still hanging around outside. One of the people who had talked about killing the cat was throwing rocks at him while we were on our morning break. The person never actually hit the cat, he kept missing. On Friday afternoon the cat was no longer outside and I hope that means the cat has gone back to his home.

Debby and Catarina: I was also upset the most when people talked about killing the cat. It's much worse when you have to actually be with these people. I will definitely do everything I can to prevent the cat from being killed. If there are more problems involving this cat I will let the humane(sp) society know what is going on.

debby · Nov 13, 2001

Lorie, I know you will do all you can, you have a very good heart!

catarina77777 · Nov 13, 2001

Hi Lori :angel2:

I know this may sound a bit extreme to you, but if you see someone abusing an animal, you can always make an anonymous call to the police and file a report. This is not an activity that people should get away with. Most often than not, people that abuse animals have deep seeded problems within their sick minds and can go on to hurt humans. So, although this may sound a bit extreme to you. It's not! There are so many animals that are brutally tortured that you may not even know about unless you've worked with abuse cases before.

I can honestly say that before I came to TCS I have never seen the abuse that I have since working with various agencies on the net. I particularly work with one that has been a long battle; hopefully in January, this man will be serving time for the felony for killing this cat Justice4Max" (you can click on this site to see Max's WebSite)

Please don't take this lightly, as you have no idea what this man is capable of and I'm sure you wouldn't want to find out that he intends to harm the animal even further than he has now. Throwing rocks at an innocent cat, kitten, dog or any other animal is pathetic and needs to be addressed.

I hope you don't see this behaviour anymore with this person, but if you do, I would take it very seriously if I were you.

Good Luck

Love & Hugs,
Catarina

lorie d. · Nov 13, 2001

Catarina
First I want to assure you that I am taking this very seriously. Even before I saw your post, I considered calling the police if it became necessary. The man who threw rocks at the cat does have some problems, he has been in jail, and he is angry about something. Fortunately there have been no further problems involving the little cat, and the cat has not been harmed. Hopefully, it will stay that way.

I went to Max's website. He was such a beautiful cat, and I really hope justice is served on his killer!

catarina77777 · Nov 14, 2001

Hi Lori

I'm sorry that you have to be dealing with this type of person at the workplace. It's stressful enough without worrying about these types of incidences. I hope he stays away from the kitty. Ideally I would hope someone would give it a home, but I'm an idealist anyway.

Thanks for stopping by Max's website and I do hope we can get the monster that did that to Max behind bars too!

Take care.

Love & Peace,
Catarina

dtolle · Nov 14, 2001

Ok, I've read this thread a hundred times and didn't know whether to post or not. I don't want to get taken the wrong way, ya know?
Anyway, I've decided to post afterall.

I am not a catlover by any means. I know, I know, why the heck do I belong to a cat forum then, right???:tounge2:
I love the three cats I have. I love on them, I take good care of them, I treat them well. But I don't think I'd choose to have a cat if in fact my kids didnt' ask me for them. My son who is 5 really wanted a pet, and my husband has grown up with dogs. But with much debate we chose a cat because of the tremendous work a dog requires. Neither my husband or myself really love cats. Although I will say that the three we have now have grown on us!!!!!!!!!!
When you ask why people hate cats, I think I lot of people think of them as "slinky'. You know the picture of a cat pouncing on some unsuspecting person and scaring the daylights out of them. I don't know for sure, but I know a lot of people who don't trust them. My husband also thinks they are "stupid" because you can't train them like you can a dog ( as protection, to track, to follow simple commands).........this doens't mean that he treats ours badly, he just isn't "in love" with them.
Ok, enough rambling. I love my kitties, and I just wanted to voice my opinion on why perhaps others dont feel the same way.

buttercup429 · Nov 14, 2001

I don't think any of us catlovers would of quite thought of it that way, thanks.

dtolle · Nov 14, 2001

Thanks Buttercup for not tearing into me on my response! I was worried people would read it and say "oh, she doesn't like cats, lets ignore her now"............boy, am I paranoid or what??

Seriously though, I hope everyone understands that I do care alot for my kitties.....I guess maybe I just don't go to the legnths that others would when it comes to "cat stuff"........I am just a normal pet owner that tries my best.

Speaking of trying, I am at my wits end with Sunshine trying to sneak out of the house between my feet when I open the door. AARRGGHHHH it is soooooo frustrating!!

catarina77777 · Nov 14, 2001

Originally posted by dtolle
Ok,
I am not a catlover by any means.

My son who is 5 really wanted a pet, and my husband has grown up with dogs. But with much debate we chose a cat because of the tremendous work a dog requires.

dtolle

:angel2:

:laughing2 Sure, sure, you're not a cat lover :laughing2...Let me get this straight. You got one, but now you have three? Hmmm?? Somehow your other babies moved in without you noticing! :LOL: I think you're in denial! :laughing2...:LOL::LOL::LOL::laughing2...you're killing me! :laughing2 Too cute!

Love,
Cat

dtolle · Nov 14, 2001

Ok, you caught me Cat............I'm a cat lover in DENIAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ha ha ha. I love it........just don't tell my husband, ok?????? He'll think I have abandoned him!!!!!!
I think you are right though. Why do I have 3??? Because I love them. There I said it . I LOVE THEM.

Thanks Cat for making me laugh. You are toooooooo much.

buttercup429 · Nov 14, 2001

He was definatly always a dog person. He couldn't stand cats. That was a few years ago. Now his Princess(he named her!)has her own bed in the middle of their dining room table which they don't use I might add. It is so hilarious!:LOL:

catarina77777 · Nov 14, 2001

Originally posted by dtolle
Ok, you caught me Cat............I'm a cat lover in DENIAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ha ha ha. I love it........just don't tell my husband, ok?????? He'll think I have abandoned him!!!!!!
I think you are right though. Why do I have 3??? Because I love them. There I said it . I LOVE THEM.

Thanks Cat for making me laugh. You are toooooooo much.

:laughing2 I made you laugh? :laughing2...You're killing me tonite! :LOL: The cat burglar stole your heart. That's what happened! :LOL: Notice I quoted you...hahaha! You're now in "BOLD" don't show your husband...he'll really think you're a nutcase now! :laughing2

Love C.

dtolle · Nov 14, 2001

Oh, he already thinks I am crazy.

Thats what happens when you are a stay at home mom of 2 little munchkins and you do home daycare!!!!!!!!!!!!!
See, I am so nuts that I forgot that I am a catlover!! he he he
Now that I've said it, I feel RELEASED!!! Thanks Cat for saving me!!!:tounge2:

catarina77777 · Nov 14, 2001

Daniela

You're too cute. Just take a deep breath; it'll be alright! :laughing2::laughing2

kittyfoot · Nov 14, 2001

Just tonight I came home Very tired. I went and lay down on the bed for a nap. My buddy Tic hopped up and curled down with me. He laid his head directly on my leg for a pillow and purred his heart out. It's amazing how much love comes in such a small package.

People who hate cats OR dogs miss out on a lot of life's beauty.

lorie d. · Nov 15, 2001

Originally posted by Kittyfoot
People who hate cats OR dogs miss out on a lot of life's beauty.

Kittyfoot
This is very true... I couldn't agree more. People should be able to accept these animals with all their natural instincts and behavior just as easily as the animals can accept us.

catarina77777 · Nov 15, 2001

I'll have to go along with Lori and second that Wayne. I couldn't think of a more appropriate thing to say. Beautiful

Love & Hugs,
Cat

ghostuser · Nov 15, 2001

People should be able to accept these animals with all their natural instincts and behavior just as easily as the animals can accept us.

Lorie... Yes it would be wonderful if all people could do this. But I know that is not the case as my own husband hates cats and can not or will not try to understand them. It really makes things hard for me and Kiki Kat at times.

People who hate cats OR dogs miss out on a lot of life's beauty.

Wayne... Yes they sure do! While I am not a really big dog lover I do not hate them. In fact there have been dogs in my life that I have loved just as much as cats. But I have always loved cats the best maybe because I have always had a cat!

Meme

loopymom · Nov 15, 2001

I am an animal lover. If my parents had let me I would have had all sorts of pets. When my girls were young we had 7 cats 3 dogs 4 rats a mouse, a gerbil, and a hampster and several tropical fish. I put my foot down though when my daughter Heather wanted a snake. A couple of years ago I ended up caring for her ball python because she couldn't take it with her when she moved. My husband was afraid of it and his Mom swore she would never visit us as long as we had it.
I hated feeding it though, that is quite awful. It got sick and died after a year. I was not well experienced in caring for it and didn't even know it was ill. I think it is cruel to take snakes from their natural environment to sell. This one didn't know how to eat and well, you can guess the rest. That is why I hated feeding time.
I'll stick to cats and dogs

LoopyMom

catarina77777 · Nov 15, 2001

I'm really sorry to hear about the python. That must've been so traumatic for you (in every aspect). I don't agree with taking exotic animals into the home either...unless of course the person can provide them with the lifestyle they should or would be accustomed to as an exotic.

I have an aquaintance that has a leopard in a condo. The last time I spoke with her it was still a cub. She also has a domestic cat and she said they love each other. I wonder how long it's going to be until he looks at that cat as a "snack" instead of a friend.

It's pathetic and I felt like calling the wildlife commission, but I didn't want the leopard to go to some shelter, nor did I think it was my place. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd be glad to hear them. I really hate to see this poor animal inside of a condo. Maybe she's moved. I hope so, but I'm sure the house still wouldn't be big enough....it's not like she's rich and could provide some sanctuary for him.

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