A killer is on the loose in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Eight cats have been killed in the past few weeks. Authorities have found that at least the most recent victim had been hit in the head.
I'm a little disheartened that either the media or the authorities are down-playing this. Are the deaths of these cats only important in relation to the fact that the killer may move on to humans? Certainly we don't want that either, but these killings are unacceptable on their own.
Showing posts with label outdoor cat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label outdoor cat. Show all posts
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
No Outdoor Cats, Example 6
A kitten in Arizona was found half-buried in concrete.
Sadly, one of the officer's responding to the call was quoted as chuckling and that "if it was up to him, he'd just throw dirt over (the cat)."
The kitten was freed from the concrete but died a few days later.
I've never understood the taking of a life in the name of religious beliefs. How does a pro-life protestor rationalize killing a clinic doctor to make his point? How does a polygamy religious group justify killing an animal in support of their cause? Two wrongs will never make a right. Fighting a law you don't want passed never means it's OK to break another law.
Sadly, one of the officer's responding to the call was quoted as chuckling and that "if it was up to him, he'd just throw dirt over (the cat)."
The kitten was freed from the concrete but died a few days later.
I've never understood the taking of a life in the name of religious beliefs. How does a pro-life protestor rationalize killing a clinic doctor to make his point? How does a polygamy religious group justify killing an animal in support of their cause? Two wrongs will never make a right. Fighting a law you don't want passed never means it's OK to break another law.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
No Outdoor Cats, Example 5
The photo attached to this article is not G rated. Viewer discretion is advised.
It's truly disappointing that politics has come to this. If anyone has information regarding who committed this crime, please contact PETA or the Arkansas police department.
It's truly disappointing that politics has come to this. If anyone has information regarding who committed this crime, please contact PETA or the Arkansas police department.
Friday, November 4, 2011
No Outdoor Cats, Example 4
A cat was found drowned with a five pound weight tied around its neck.
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_19263775
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_19263775
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
No Outdoor Cats, Example 3
Davie, a black cat in Columbia County, New York required a leg amptuation after an unknown assailant shot him with a .22-caliber gun. Davie's owner assured police that he never leaves his yard. Whether this is actually true or not, it is one more example of why cats needs to be kept indoors. Even Davie's own backyard wasn't safe.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
No Outdoor Cats, Example 2
This is more of a problem in specific locations, but I've heard reports of coyote in the city. Depending on where you live, mountain lions and bears could be problems as well. Coyote runs off with family cat.
No Outdoor Cats, Example 1
For those who think the bad things I mentioned in an earlier blog post couldn't happen to their outdoor cat. Check this out: abandoned cat was also shot in the face.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Cats Pose Threat to Birds...No Big Surprise
I've written about outdoor cats before on my blog for Westallisnow.com. We are all familiar with the reality that cats chase birds. We all watched Sylvester chase Tweety Bird or Tom chase Jerry. The cat/bird predator/prey is nothing unusual. And as it turns out, our cats are far more successful than Sylvester could ever hope to be. The American Bird Conservancy estimates cats kill 500 million to a billion birds every year.
This is a staggering number of deaths simply because some cat owners are convinced cats can't be kept locked up indoors. Certainly house cats aren't the only culprits, as most cities have some kind of feral cat population, but Fluffy certainly isn't helping the situation.
Even if you aren't that concerned about the birds, be concerned about your cat. Outdoor cats don't live as long as cats kept strictly indoors. Cats can be hit by cars, attacked by wild animals or other cats, poisoned, stolen, or contract any number of diseases. You cat cat live a full, happy life without ever leaving the comfort of his living room window perch.
A lot of cat owners who claim to be cat lovers put their cats outside because they feel their cats are somehow missing out and feeling depressed by being cooped up indoors. These folks knowingly set their cats up for injury or death every time they open the front door. If you really loved your cat, you would keep him inside. You do what you can to keep your kids safe from harm, if you are a true cat lover, why would you not do the same for the feline members of your family?
This is a staggering number of deaths simply because some cat owners are convinced cats can't be kept locked up indoors. Certainly house cats aren't the only culprits, as most cities have some kind of feral cat population, but Fluffy certainly isn't helping the situation.
Even if you aren't that concerned about the birds, be concerned about your cat. Outdoor cats don't live as long as cats kept strictly indoors. Cats can be hit by cars, attacked by wild animals or other cats, poisoned, stolen, or contract any number of diseases. You cat cat live a full, happy life without ever leaving the comfort of his living room window perch.
A lot of cat owners who claim to be cat lovers put their cats outside because they feel their cats are somehow missing out and feeling depressed by being cooped up indoors. These folks knowingly set their cats up for injury or death every time they open the front door. If you really loved your cat, you would keep him inside. You do what you can to keep your kids safe from harm, if you are a true cat lover, why would you not do the same for the feline members of your family?
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