Another reason...

To like animals better than people!

When reading the local paper, I always peruse the classified ads under pets. (wishful thinking, I guess, LOL) Yesterday, there was an ad that read something like this, "Free spayed femaled cat, owners moved and left behind, 1-2 years old, prefers outdoors". Curious, I called the number. Sure enough, the woman tells me that this poor cat has been relying on the kidness of the neighborhood because her owners moved to Tennessee and LEFT HER BEHIND!!! However, the neighbors are worried because they live near a busy street and don't want her to be killed in traffic. I told the woman that I will take the cat. She is going to find out which neighbor currently has seen her last (a few have been leaving garage doors cracked so she can have some shelter), and call me back about coming to get her.

What is wrong with people?? They left this poor baby behind to fend for herself! If it hadn't been for a few kind neighbors, I shudder to think of the outcome. The woman that I spoke to on the phone said that she contacted the realtor who sold the cat owners' house, who in turn, contacted the owners. They told the realtor that they couldn't find the cat when they left, and had plans to come back to finish moving their stuff and IF the cat was still there, they'd take her. UGH! Needless to say, we hope that the poor thing will not be there. I'll keep you all posted.

Yeah to you for rescuing the poor kitty Lett us know when you have pics!!!!

By me someone abandoned cats,kittens, and some dogs in there basement for 1 week, then moved to Italy! Plus it was urine/feces soaked, and cockroach infested. No charges could be made because they moved out of the U.S., but luckily all the animals found new homes, and the basement is clean again.

It's so good of you to save her! Yes, pictures would be nice!

I will never understand how people can leave pets behind. It's basically certain death.

I'm picking her up tomorrow morning. The lady who has been feeding her called me today and she's just so worried about her, it's very sweet. I told her that kitty is more than welcome here, and she will be very well cared for and loved, even as an outdoor girl.

My question is, since she is being re-homed outdoors, should I pen her in the barn with a litter box and feed her there for awhile before letting her roam the property? I know they do this with ferals and wondered if it is also a good idea with this little girl.

Ideally, I believe cats should be indoors, but this one is another case of the cat preferring to live outside (like Percy). The woman has tried to bring her in, and she gets very stressed. I don't want to stress her out when I am trying to help. As always, I appreciate your advice!

For what it's worth, I think you should treat her a bit like a feral. She won't like being penned in, but she needs time to get used to her new surroundings. If you let her out in a completely new place she may get scared and lost, and then she'll be back in trouble again. After a week or two, once she knows all the sights and smells of the area, then you should let her out to explore more.

Originally Posted by sunnicat

I'm picking her up tomorrow morning. The lady who has been feeding her called me today and she's just so worried about her, it's very sweet. I told her that kitty is more than welcome here, and she will be very well cared for and loved, even as an outdoor girl.

My question is, since she is being re-homed outdoors, should I pen her in the barn with a litter box and feed her there for awhile before letting her roam the property? I know they do this with ferals and wondered if it is also a good idea with this little girl.

Ideally, I believe cats should be indoors, but this one is another case of the cat preferring to live outside (like Percy). The woman has tried to bring her in, and she gets very stressed. I don't want to stress her out when I am trying to help. As always, I appreciate your advice!

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I would definately keep her penned in for at least a few weeks. She won't have any idea that she belongs there if you just bring her onto your property and let her go free. I'm sure she would more then likely just wander off. Good Luck..