It is horrible isnt it. and yes you are so right...it is a crisis.
No, if necessary mother and babies will be eliminated.
Originally Posted by Middletown
It is horrible isnt it. and yes you are so right...it is a crisis.
Unfortantely this practice is common by me too. Including small ferrals or stray kits (0-4wks) will be euthanized as there are no funds or staff to hand feed these.
What you are seeing is a small. Think of the many many different locations in the US, north america and the world. every modern country on the globe has overpopulation issue. I say this not to depress you and certainly not discourage you...but to motivate you.
It is complete tragic and a horrible reflection of humanity.
We created domesticated animals. We made them what they are by selctive breeding over the past 2000+ years. We are 100% responcible for all domesticated animals and their future; and we treat them like objects. Trash and less then even being noticed. how completely selfish and shallow we have become. Not that youll ever get a republican to hear that.
I see more and more every day that Cats, in particular, are being seen as the new disposible animal. Just like hamsters and guinea pigs. (not that they are). People are becoming indifferent to the plight of cats. even big cats such as tigers, moutain lions etc.
There are even at least 2 states(that im aware of) that are looking to have a "feral cat season" where it is legal to open fire on feral cats. Kill them and let them sit there and rot.
Dogs were like this in the 80's, but the dog population in america is much more undercontrol now; compared to cats. Plus dogs lack the breading capacity of a heathy female cat.
We need stronger breading laws/regulations. Noone should be able to own an animal that can reproduce without strict guidelines and enforcement. It is obvious that you cannot count on someone to have the animal "fixed" themselves.
Im sorry those of you that are breaders and truely love and respect cats. but there are literally millions of cats and kittens euthanized every year just because they were born. ferral or not. why should someone be able to sell them, when most people cannot give them away. pure Decadence .imo.
Acts of physical animal cruelty should be seen as a felony. this should be the biggest "duh" of our generation.
and so on...im sorry i found a box and now need to get off of it.
Teshia,
Originally Posted by Middletown
Teshia,
We ALL thank you for it!
thats the best we can all do. one person at a time, one effort a day to bring change for these animals.
Yes a sad dose of reality. dont let it get you down. Feel sorry for the poor souls who actually have to preform this type of procedure.
Hopefully one day it will be all a bad memory for everyone.
If you don't spay a pregnant feral cat when you catch her, your only real option is to release her and hope to catch her in between pregnancies sometime later. Where would you keep all the feral pregnant cats while they are pregnant? Most are overstressed if kept in a cage and rescue groups simply don't have the resources to do this.
Actually, New Hampshire has one of the model programs for spay/neuter programs:
See the link for more links and information about what NH has done and is doing about the problem.
Tesha..at our feral cat clinic, EVERY pregnant cat is spayed. I've been a spay assistant and the first time I volunteered, I cried all the way home. But I completely understand why they do it. Only 4 out of every 10 cats make it out of shelters alive in Virginia. Last year almost 60,000 cats were euthanized in Virginia. The way I see it, better to end a live that hasn't begun than one that has taken it's first breath. Hopefully someday we won't have to make these decisions...but until that day arrives...I fully support spaying pregnant feral cats.
Tesha....you are definately an inspiration and a go getter. BTW....I'm available now if you feel like chatting.Originally Posted by xomycatsxo
Thanks Katie. I am so sad about this but I know I need to get some thick skin pretty quickly- there's a lot of heartache in store for me!
I'm progressing well w/ the local rescue group.. btw. I am totally swamped, my head spinning. BUT, I am so glad you and I went 'back and forth' like we did because I really believe 110% in ACA now, so thank you for showing me the light! Hehe... I will be calling one of these days.. I'm sure for your wonderful advice!
I am even starting my own To Be Trapped List. The group I'm working with is mainly Southern NH, and where I live an hour north - I will be covering Central and Northern, NH. =) Wish me luck!!
OH, I'm also taking in two 5 month old ferals tomorrow. The lady is trapping them tomorrow and bringing them to me. I'll foster them until we can get them neutered and (hopefully) adopted out.
