Isn't it Horrible?.....Animal Cruelty????

Question

Yesterday, we were in a big hurry, but, my little girls had to go the the school for registration. They brought me a full sized male cat, tan and white. We are already taking care of 2 kittens, until our no kill shelter can take them. This cat was starving, had almost all of his whiskers ripped out, and the tip of his tail had been cut with what looked like scissors, a straight cut, dried blood on the end. As soon as we brought him in here, our big male cat started to attack him, with the babies behind him. I had to call Animal Control, cause we had to leave so fast. I still feel like I have a guilty concious...if more time would have taken him to no kill shelter, but, I am always saving animals. Just thought it was so mean....Kid's think they know who's cat it was, but, not quite sure??? Did I do the right thing?

Answer 1

  I do not know if you did the right thing though your heart was in the right place. You could have locked him in the bathroom in the meantime.

  I do not think you realize that no kill shelters kill. They can kill for reasons as little ainappropriate urinating or for being too old to be adopted. Even if they didn't kill they probably wouldn't have taken the cat you just picked up.

Sorry

Answer 2

Bless you for taking care of strays. Your male cat is protecting his territory you might have been able to introduce them slowly. However in a hurry as you were your decision was the right one. You can call and check on him and then decide if you can bring him home or help to place him. To the other person who said no kill shelters kill, the no kill shelter in my area (in Colorado) is truly no kill unless the animal can not be saved they will try their hardest to place an animal and if they can't they keep it. Good place to donate your charity dollars. If you have no positive proof who's cat it was there is probably nothing you can do about them except keep an eye out. People who don't care that other people torture animals should be aware that the next step is people. You are a kind person but not everybody can be saved. Good Luck to you, you are setting a good example for your kids.

Answer 3

Absolutely.  In that condition he would never have survived, at least now he has a chance and besides if it troubles you that much you could always go back and get him.  I know how you feel, I am always rescuing animals too.  You can talk to me if you want.  I say this because not many other people understand.

Answer 4

call animal control and report these people

Answer 5

I can't say you did right or wrong, but you saved the 2 kittens in your home as it sounds like this cat may have been aggressive enough to possibly kill them. That cat sounded like it was in bad shape it may not have survived treatment or even became a good pet.  

Answer 6

It's just what you had to do, and the cat may have wanted to just get his life over with. It's bad to say, but maybe it just wanted to go. I do think it's great how you save animals who are in trouble for their lives. You shouldn't feel bad at all, and I respect you for saving lives of our furry friends. And to people who hurt animals for fun, it's sick and wrong; and I don't know how you can sleep at night.

Answer 7

It's a sad story,..you did what you had to do,..

because of the situation that you were in @ the time,...

your cat may have picked up that the cat was injured,..

and simply wanted to protect it's territory,...as well as her kittens,..

try not to be hard on yourself,...in near future,..please be very careful

when handling stray or animals unknown to you,....as they are and

can be very unpredictable in their behavior,...I believe that you had

the best interest of the wounded cat at heart,...however,..given the

situation,...I think you did what was best,.....I hope this helped,..

Best Wishes,... Take Care,....:)