No way, no how. That's very presumptuous and dangerous!
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Would you do this at the vets?
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No I would never do that. In fact I would never pick up a strange cat period, until I knew the cat was somewhat comfortable around me.
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Yeah I don't know why people will go over to the pet, they were just told doesn't like to be bothered, and bother it anyway, then act shocked when the animal attacks them. Either they think their being funny when they do it, or they want to prove the owner wrong, or they think the animal might really respond good to them.
No, I can't say I'd take a cat out of a carrier.... at least she ment well, but your right it could have ended badly. she's very fortunate that Midnight didn't claw her into kibble.
Meeko probably would have. he has to walk out of the carrier on his own terms. any hand that enters is his new favorite scratching post.
Meeko probably would have. he has to walk out of the carrier on his own terms. any hand that enters is his new favorite scratching post.
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If he has to walk out of his carrier on his own, you must have interesting vet visits!
Not a very good idea if you ask me!! She probably just didn't think before she did it though. That's a good way to get bitten or scratched, isn't it. I'm always so protective of any cat I've taken to the vet and hug the carrier in my lap. My body language eells people to leave me alone
This was a good thread to read. I always expect anything from kids but even kids at vets' clinics have always asked for permission to look and pet my cats. Now I am reminded that you better always remember that as a pet owner you are responsible for the safety of your furbabies, and you should always expect the unexpected - even from little old ladies
Gee, I would never go groping other people's pets without asking - even though it can be so tempting. But some people just aren't thinking straight and it's good to remember because I sure would have been taken by surprise in this situation too!
Gee, I would never go groping other people's pets without asking - even though it can be so tempting. But some people just aren't thinking straight and it's good to remember because I sure would have been taken by surprise in this situation too!
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That's a good idea. I'm going to start doing that from now on.Originally Posted by Bellaandme
I'm always so protective of any cat I've taken to the vet and hug the carrier in my lap. My body language eells people to leave me alone
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Yes now I'll always be more suspicious of people when they take to much of an interest in my cats at the vet or anywhere else (not that they go anywhere else).Originally Posted by piikki
This was a good thread to read. I always expect anything from kids but even kids at vets' clinics have always asked for permission to look and pet my cats. Now I am reminded that you better always remember that as a pet owner you are responsible for the safety of your furbabies, and you should always expect the unexpected - even from little old ladies
Gee, I would never go groping other people's pets without asking - even though it can be so tempting. But some people just aren't thinking straight and it's good to remember because I sure would have been taken by surprise in this situation too!
