My cat has been shot!

Hello ScatCat, I just wanted to find out how things are with the little one. I know what it is like to worry about people hurting your pets. I got a cat from a horse farm for my 7th birthday (ages ago). I had Fluffy less than 2 years when someone put poisoned food in the yard to try to get our guard dog and they got my cat. A month later they finally got the dog. I have cursed them everytime I think about those poor animals and hope the villians life and afterlife will be as torchered (did I spell that right?) as they made all animals. I will admit I am very bitter and try to deal with it, but it takes someone very callous and insensitive to hurt a defenseless creature (any creature, not just cats and dogs), Sorry, but I have a very strong opinion on this.

My prayers are for your cats and you. May the police get on their feet and try to find the responsible parties. There are laws against animal abuse that should be inforced!

Hey ScatCat,

I didn't mean to offend you. After thinking about it, I guess it DOES matter what area you live in. I have 7 cats and they are all indoors because I live on a busy street. I often thought about whether I would let my cats out if I lived way out in the "boonies" and I still have mixed feelings about it. Part of me would want to, yet part of me is afraid they wouldn't come back or get lost. I apologize for coming down on you so hard. It wasn't your fault. It was the fault of the idiot that did the shooting. I would just be afraid that the jerk would do it again. Please don't ever feel that you should keep quiet about stuff that concerns you. That's what this catsite is all about. Hope you're not mad.



Donna

We have had cats for years and they have always been indoor-outdoor. I know some people have very strong opinions about this but, I think what ever works best for you is the way to go. We have always chosen places to live where the cats could be outside and be in the safest enviornment possible. We live now in a wooded setting and it is so much fun to watch the cats run around outside and chase each other up and down the trees. Scat Cat, I hope your kitty is doing O.K. It has been awhile since your first post. How is everything?

Friends of mine live up on a mountain in Pennsylvania. It's really in the middle of nowhere! Their cats go out, even thought there are bears and things. They always come back ok. One of their cats, Spike, actually likes to sneak up on you from the woods and scare the daylights out of you. I swear, sometimes I think he laughs. I sometimes think it's people who are a cat's most dangerous enemies.

Hi there,
I have been reading this post for the last few days. It does not suprise me about how cruel people are. I had someone in my nice residential neighbourhood in Halifax(Canada) poison my little kitty last year. Since then I have adopted two more little dears and will ensure that they never get outside. They were strays that someone dropped off at my vet and I think they are more than happy to have a warm cosy house to live in after living outside for a year. I have lots of toys for them to play with and of course each other.
There are so many cat haters out there that it is not safe. I have been reading about cat enclosures, and am slowing working on getting my husband to build one in our backyard.
Best of luck with your kitty. I hope it all turns out okay.
Kathy

Hi everyone.

Thanks for your posts everyone. I did get upset before but thanks for apologising Donna.

Smoky is ok. His breathing was a bit laboured again yesterday but he seems ok in himself. He has been pottering around and playing with his brother, and between them I keep getting deliveries of mice so I guess he is ok for now. Lets hope he stays that way.

We are scheduled for another trip to the vet on Wednesday so hopefully no more injections. They don't really want to give him more anyway now.

His story is appearing in the local paper today

ScatCat,

I hope your kitty is doing much better. I don't wish that on anyone and can't even fathom how someone can hurt an innocent animal. My hunch is that it was kids. These days parents don't even think about teaching their children respect for animals. And it's sad too. But, I blame the parents as well as the kids because the kids SHOULD know better. Parents these days (not meaning to offend anyone on this site with children) are too busy with careers, etc. Television has become a babysitter. With all the violence that is on tv, it's no wonder there are shootings in schools, abuse and killings of innocent animals, etc. I'm glad my daughter is grown.

Anyway, don't mean to get off the track here. Please keep us posted as to your kitty's recovery.

I am very sorry to hear about this incident. I hope your kitty will recover fully and lead a long life. I am too paranoid to let my babies outside, and after reading your story, I remember why I became paranoid in the first place. People have no respect for animal life, or any life these days. I can get very depressed about the cruelty that exists in this world. I hope you will keep us informed of your kitty's health. I am praying for him.

Dear Scatcat,
I'm so outraged to hear of this...I've been so involved with another abuse case out in California (please members, if you haven't visited Max's site, do so to sign this petition...thanks http://www.geocities.com/jillserena/Max.html) Anyway, the diseased minds of these people or whatever it is that they represent is atrocious. I would and I'm sure all of us here would be freaked even if we stepped on our cat's tail! My cats are inside/outside cats...I live in a very small community across from the beach in Florida...It's highly unlikly someone here would do that since most of my neighbors are so old and so sweet; I truly don't think shooting a pellet gun, nor even setting traps for our raccoons have come to their mind. I definitely think it's a responsible and well thought out decision of each cat owner to let their cats out or not. I think more invetigation is definitely due regarding to who shot your cat. I will be praying for you and your baby...that goes without saying!
God Bless You & Yours
Always

Oh goodness,

I just read your posting for the first time, and was shocked at first. I forget how many terrible, sick, horrible people there are in this world. That person needs to be found and punished/sued! And your kitty needs to get better. I am truly, truly thinking and making big wishes to go up for you and the kitty.

Lots of warm purrs and hugs,

Hana

Hi everyone.

Smoky is doing fine now as far as I can tell and I really hope he stays that way. He has his lovely shine back on his fur and is a bit of a purrbag these days!

I want to thank everyone for the support I got. Just for the record, the police were not interested in the slightest! Typical isn't it? So we really aren't going to catch this person. I didn't think we would.

I am glad that Smoky is okay, but I am totally disgusted at the police!!! I just went for jury duty recently, and the case was concerning a couple doing a sex act in their own home!!!!!We are paying police to arrest people for THAT, but the shooting of an innocent animal cannot be taken seriously?! It just makes me sooooo mad!! I feel frustration for you as well as relief that Smoky is well.

I am annoyed by it all. The police have surpassed themselves recently for me.

Take a look at how helpful they were in my latest post:
http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...?threadid=1115

I am so happy that your Smoaky's back to health!

Pardon me for saying this...the squeeky wheel gets the oil...keep pressing for animal rights in your town. Put up signs, write your commissioners. My plan today is to put together a task force. There have been so much abuse I'm getting so sick as a result! It's really to much to bear! So, as a result of a MAX, a burning cat, clubbed raccoon, Smoaky, and the rest I have made a promise to myself to put a task force together in my community. What I hope to accomplish (through the grace of God) are laws that are much stiffer in punishment (not just fines). Changes like these take upon lives of their own, but there must be a catalyst.

There are things we all can do. Please understand it's not a losing battle...we just have to fight harder.

Again, I'm extremly happy to hear of your wonderful news.

Always,

Very happy to hear Smokey is doing well. I hope you did OK through it all as well. Keep an an eye out and an ear open. Most people will talk of their crimes sooner or later.

ScatCat - So Glad to hear Smokey is doing better. It's a shame the police won't do anything. You know it would be different it was one of their pets. I have to agree with Bub45 - keep your ears open, the criminal will eventually brag about how tough they were. That's when I like to point out to them (at least in my own mind)it was an unarmed animal vs' them being an armed animal! I'm afraid where I am that if I said anything directly to the person, they would retaliate.

If you still take them outside, I'd say decide to do yard work or something while there so you could keep an eye on them and its not a "waste" of time. You wouldn't believe the rocks I've "inspected" for my rock garden.

Good Luck & good wishes.

Originally posted by kittykratz
I just went for jury duty recently, and the case was concerning a couple doing a sex act in their own home!!!!!

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Boy, America is tough on its citizens ! Here it's perfectly legal to have sex in one's own home

Scatcat, I'm really happy to hear that Smokey's doing better and I'm glad to see you posting back as well.

I am glad that your kitten has survived. Everyday, I've been hearing more stuff about cruelty to animals. I don't know if you all heard about the rottweiler in florida whose owner buried her newborn puppies alive. He is in jail right now, serving a light sentence. Also here in Utah were I live there was a posted notice at the Humane Society about someone setting fire to a cat. I don't know all the details but I will try to dig it up. Also about how some people went to a pond and beheaded and broke the necks of several ducks. I know who can do these things. Remember Ted Bundy.? Didn't he commit cruel acts to animals before turning to women? Or the people that do these things are ruthless teenagers who enjoy a thrill at the expense of defensless creatures. Or people who enjoy shooting at wildlife and other animals for the sheer joy of it. We as taxpayers have to make sure that animal cruelty is enforced.
Right to your lawmakers, government, and post it in the newspaper. I am an avid animal lover. Since animals can't say anything, we have to speak up for them! Cats, dogs, horses, and even the wildlife. Don't get me wrong. I can see killing animals for food and clothing is important. But random killing for fun is not. LET'S STOP THE VIOLENCE!!!

Sateycat is strictly indoors since he is a black cat. Any cat this family gets will always be indoors. Clouds lived 17 years as an outdoor cat. We were VERY lucky. The average lifespan of an outdoor cat is 6 years. SIX years as compared to the late tens to early twenties.
Satey has gotten out twice. The first time was out my bathroom window and onto the neighboring house's roof. I had my boyfriend up there in a heartbeat! Luckily the house was unoccupied at the time! The second time, a friend came over and while I was out of the room, she ignored my set window locks (set only to allow the window open a little bit) and Satey got out through the window. I bawled for an hour outside (at midnight in the dead of winter) until Satey came trotting up, safe as can be. He's snuck out the door twice since then (in the past 5 years), but each time he shakes with anticipation, then runs back inside the house. I will never ever willingly let any cat of mine outside this house. People are too cruel in this day and age and I simply cannot trust that my cat will be safe outdoors.

Originally posted by ScatCat
Hi everyone.

Smoky is doing fine now as far as I can tell and I really hope he stays that way. He has his lovely shine back on his fur and is a bit of a purrbag these days!

I want to thank everyone for the support I got. Just for the record, the police were not interested in the slightest! Typical isn't it? So we really aren't going to catch this person. I didn't think we would.

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It doesn't surprise me. We found a starved boxer pup, and my mom called the local ASPCA, and they basically said in so many words that they had no help for us. We are trying to place the dog, and called a dog sanctuary for help in placing the pup now that she's healthy, but she said in so many words, go to hell. We didn't even ask if she would TAKE the dog, just help in placing the dog or getting contacts. These people re supposed to be the ones fighting for the animals??