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Title: RIP to my newest Feral cat Cali
Post by: Donna on 04-Jun-12, 09:09:54 AM
Cali was hit by a car on Friday, June 1st, at the end of my street. She was about 9 months old. I'm heartbroken. Her brother Freddie is still around but her brother Mercury has also disappeared. :( This is why I wish Animal Control would pick them up at an early age, they are adoptable. Over crowded right now. Kitten season in full swing.

(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r32/djweeds/Cali-2.jpg)


Title: Re: RIP to my newest Feral cat Cali
Post by: Kris G. on 04-Jun-12, 09:45:47 AM
I'm so sorry, Donna.   :(


Title: Re: RIP to my newest Feral cat Cali
Post by: carly on 04-Jun-12, 10:15:57 AM
So sorry Donna, Cali was a beauty  :crying: :crying:


Title: Re: RIP to my newest Feral cat Cali
Post by: Donna on 04-Jun-12, 10:24:02 AM
Thank you Carly and Kris.  I guess because I feed 1, they all find their way here. Sad how many are roaming in search of food. Wish I had a BIG farm house, I'd take them all.  :heart:


Title: Re: RIP to my newest Feral cat Cali
Post by: jeanne on 04-Jun-12, 10:57:03 AM
I'm so very sorry, Donna.  So sad :(


Title: Re: RIP to my newest Feral cat Cali
Post by: Donna on 04-Jun-12, 11:07:39 AM
I'm so very sorry, Donna.  So sad :(

Thanks jeanne.


Title: Re: RIP to my newest Feral cat Cali
Post by: OlRedHair on 04-Jun-12, 11:25:15 AM
Donna, I am so very sorry.


Nora in Florida

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Title: Re: RIP to my newest Feral cat Cali
Post by: Annette on 04-Jun-12, 12:07:00 PM
That is so sad! Your poor cat Cali   :crying:


Title: Re: RIP to my newest Feral cat Cali
Post by: Donna on 04-Jun-12, 12:25:33 PM
Thanks Annette and Carol, she's only been around since February but I really liked her.


Title: Re: RIP to my newest Feral cat Cali
Post by: Nic1Pic on 04-Jun-12, 10:00:49 PM
I know what you live. Very sorry for you. Nicole


Title: Re: RIP to my newest Feral cat Cali
Post by: Donna on 04-Jun-12, 10:06:44 PM
I know what you live. Very sorry for you. Nicole

Thank you Nicole!


Title: Re: RIP to my newest Feral cat Cali
Post by: rssport on 04-Jun-12, 10:18:10 PM
Donna, So sorry for your loss.
Rita


Title: Re: RIP to my newest Feral cat Cali
Post by: Donna on 04-Jun-12, 10:29:12 PM
Donna, So sorry for your loss.
Rita

Thank you Rita.


Title: Re: RIP to my newest Feral cat Cali
Post by: nwfloridafalconfan on 04-Jun-12, 11:00:22 PM
Sorry for your loss Donna.  And don't get me started on people who let their cats and dogs breed because the kittens/puppies are "so cute".  Nothing cute about homeless, hungry, unvaccinated critters roaming the neighborhood.   


Title: Re: RIP to my newest Feral cat Cali
Post by: Kris G. on 04-Jun-12, 11:01:47 PM
Sorry for your loss Donna.  And don't get me started on people who let their cats and dogs breed because the kittens/puppies are "so cute".  Nothing cute about homeless, hungry, unvaccinated critters roaming the neighborhood.   

I totally agree!


Title: Re: RIP to my newest Feral cat Cali
Post by: Donna on 04-Jun-12, 11:06:34 PM
Sorry for your loss Donna.  And don't get me started on people who let their cats and dogs breed because the kittens/puppies are "so cute".  Nothing cute about homeless, hungry, unvaccinated critters roaming the neighborhood.   

I totally agree!

Me too, I agree and thanks Paul. I don't ask for these cats, they find me. If they stay long enough, I have them neutered or spayed. Cali was on Feral Stat, a birth control I give her once a week. Her brother Freddie would have been trapped, neutered and released back at my house. The shelters are so over populated right now with so many Dogs, Cats, puppies and kittens. Nobody else around here cares.  :(


Title: Re: RIP to my newest Feral cat Cali
Post by: Tokira on 05-Jun-12, 12:06:19 AM
Cali was on Feral Stat, a birth control I give her once a week.

Have you been able to get Feral Stat this year?  I had my outside guys on it LAST year, but both phone #s and the website for them were down this year, and I have been unable to locate them.  Do you have current contact info?
Thanks so much!
Carol
feeding a small outside family in WV


Title: Re: RIP to my newest Feral cat Cali
Post by: MAK on 05-Jun-12, 12:54:22 AM
 :crying:  :eyecat:


Title: Re: RIP to my newest Feral cat Cali
Post by: valhalla on 05-Jun-12, 04:47:59 AM
You're a good soul, Donna  :angel:


Title: Re: RIP to my newest Feral cat Cali
Post by: annieinelkhart on 05-Jun-12, 07:37:52 AM
AW Donna I am just reading about Cali!  She was beautiful!  I am so sorry for you loosing her!  She was very lucky to have found her way to you.  I too dislike these people who just let the pets outside to breed and then let them run wild.  Not good for anyone!  That is how we were adopted by our 3 legged cat Mow, years ago.  gave her a good life til her end.  Miss her still.  You have a good heart.  Hugs from here. 


Title: Re: RIP to my newest Feral cat Cali
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 05-Jun-12, 07:42:42 AM
 :crying: I wish I could give an inside home to all of them.  Thank you for making their outside life as good as it can be.


Title: Re: RIP to my newest Feral cat Cali
Post by: Donna on 05-Jun-12, 08:06:28 AM
AW Donna I am just reading about Cali!  She was beautiful!  I am so sorry for you loosing her!  She was very lucky to have found her way to you.  I too dislike these people who just let the pets outside to breed and then let them run wild.  Not good for anyone!  That is how we were adopted by our 3 legged cat Mow, years ago.  gave her a good life til her end.  Miss her still.  You have a good heart.  Hugs from here. 

I try Annie. Been doing it for years. They seem to find their way to my yard.  Thank you.


Title: Re: RIP to my newest Feral cat Cali
Post by: Donna on 05-Jun-12, 08:07:14 AM
:crying: I wish I could give an inside home to all of them.  Thank you for making their outside life as good as it can be.

If I wasn't married, well---------  :devil:


Title: Re: RIP to my newest Feral cat Cali
Post by: marytyson on 06-Jun-12, 05:32:08 PM
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of the beautiful Cali.  I was a cat breeder for many years, and none of my babies went outside -- bred to be too trusting of humans. 

But I believe there is a place for outside cats, as rodent control officers.  Society would be worse off without them.  I would be overrun with chipmunks if it were not for Ginger from next door, and though her life may be cut short at any time, she is a useful, working cat.

So keep on feeding your ferals, and if you can, practice TNR.

Mary


Title: Re: RIP to my newest Feral cat Cali
Post by: Donna on 06-Jun-12, 05:45:40 PM
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of the beautiful Cali.  I was a cat breeder for many years, and none of my babies went outside -- bred to be too trusting of humans. 

But I believe there is a place for outside cats, as rodent control officers.  Society would be worse off without them.  I would be overrun with chipmunks if it were not for Ginger from next door, and though her life may be cut short at any time, she is a useful, working cat.

So keep on feeding your ferals, and if you can, practice TNR.

Mary

Hi Mary, glad to see you on! Thank you for the kind words and yes------cats are good at rodent patrol. I have not seen a mouse, chipmunk, (I don't think we have them here anyway) or rat since the cats came into my life over 12 years ago. If they can trap them, they get S/N and bring them back. I can't help if they wander off one day never to be seen again, especially the males. Females usually stay around when they are spayed. Hope your well.