I wish pain and suffering on this cat

Well that at least, we do agree on.

The cat I have now used to be a stray. I got him from a cat shelter. (my previous cat Id had since he was a kitten and he died when he was 14) To look at him now, you'd never believe that he was once a stray. There's billions of people in the world, and the planet is totally overcrowded. So going by that logic, you may as well say an individual person is just as expendable. I personally think there's a huge amount of people this planet would be better off without, but that's a different topic I guess. As for "no more than a cat", as someone who loves cats very much, I certainly do not agree with what you're saying. Humans cause far more destruction to this planet than cats do, but I doubt you'd be saying the same comments about humans.

I won't argue that there aren't exceptional circumstances when I'd accept that it's okay to kill a cat. As for not talking about cruelty killing, I was condemning the idea of leaving a cat outside a chinese resteraunt knowing it'll die a very painful death. That may not be cruel to you, but it sure is to me.

What about dog feces? Where I live, you can hardly walk anywhere outside without stepping in it. I can't imagine that's very good for one's health either. Dog mess in public places is a far bigger problem than cat feces. Yet you don't hear the same amount of venom directed at dogs for that, (though to be fair, it's not the dog's fault, but the owner's for not picking up after it) as you do for cats. And when cats do the toilet, they always bury it. They're certainly a lot more hygenic than a lot of animals in that respect. (dogs included)

How do you know it isn't at least in some cases, the truth? Unless you happen to be personally involved with a case, you can't say for sure one way or another.

Wild cats (I don't mean feral cats, I mean actual wild cats) in this country are nearly extinct (and will be very soon if something isnt done about it) due to people trapping and killing them. So many types of cats themselves, are endangered species.

As for dogs standing a better chance of living than cats when caught by animal control, well... I do generally see far less hate directed at dogs than cats, which could account for some of that attitude.

Exactly! I couldn't agree more. If you own a cat, and either dont want it anymore, or cant look after it, then you should take it to a cat shelter. (or in this country call the RSPCA to come and take it) Where it can be rehomed by someone else who does want it, and will take care of it properly. People who own cats, and just dump them are not animal/cat lovers though, and in my mind, should never have owned an animal in the first place. Having a pet is a responsibility, not a right.

As for yobbish kids/teens harming cats for their own amusement, that is an escalating problem in the UK. I see stories all the time of cats being shot at point blank range with air rifles, being shot in the head, yobs setting their pit bull terriers on them, and letting them be ripped to shreds, being tortured, it seems to be a huge problem. I live in a bad area, which has a problem with youth gangs, so Id never let my cat out. Id be scared to death of one of these sickos getting hold of him. I also live in a top floor flat, so it wouldnt be practical to let him out, but even if I could let him out, I wouldnt, because there's far too many scumbags roaming around here who id be afraid would hurt or kill him.

 

Well, I detest the cats I live with 75% of the time (they're cute 25% of the time, lol), until I find someone who needs barn cats or can afford to get them fixed so they can be outside cats, I just plan on living with them. I can't bear the idea of "putting them out of their misery" or killing them for any reason at all. They may annoy the shit out of me, but it's not their fault they got stuck under my care and so until I can find more suitable arrangements for them, I keep them fed and sheltered and happy.

 

I gave the cat to a responsible friend

I wouldve dumped him if i had to, though.

 

enter the void, ber ber ber berrrrr

 

ok, changing my sig.. it detracts from conversation....

 

So are humans.

 

When I was 15 a cat I had ate a pot brownie of mine. It was in a bag on top of my bookshelf. He dragged it down, then ate half of it. I went upstairs and there were crumbs on the floor. He couldn't walk very well for awhile.

 

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Sneers Glen.

 

Yep, my thoughts exactly.

@Lunaverse: Agreed. If there's one species this planet would truly be better off without, it's humans.

 

I noticed..

 

I adore cats and as far as I am concerned mine can eat whatever they want because they are so adorable.

 

lol

I think it is funny that people get animals and then complain when they act like what they are.

The fact that it is very hard to train cats and that they keep their independent spirit is the very reason that I like them.

 

So theres billions of humans on earth. Some are homeless. Some have to steal. Some have diseases. Some freeze to death. Should they be killed with force and fire arm to??

What about orphans with AIDS or HIV, should they be shot? Yeah, its cool, theres billions more humans.

What about the mom that had to steal something for a store to feed her family, it wasnt rightfully hers but she has kids to feed. Should she be shot too? I mean look at your reply...its cool to kill stray cats because theres trillions on earth?--wow.

 

HE'S A CAT. hahaha, why are you holding him up to human standards?

 

Why not? It still has a brain, nerves, it still feels. Feels pain, loneliness, all that stuff.

 

Because, he sees a casserole and doesn't think "Oh, she must have slaved away for hours, surely my masters deserve this more than me!"

They think "Holy crap, a delicious casserole!"

I don't think that most kitty cats have developed quite the philosophical base that we have, and have quite the moral code we've developed. I do not believe that they have an understanding of boundaries and of possessions.

How could they? They have no concept of human language, don't understand most gestures or many things that humans find obvious! A kitty cat has a self preservation drive that will undoubtedly beat out any compassion or sympathy it may absorb regarding your casserole.

It's not that they don't have feelings, it's just that they don't understand ours.

 

Exactly. People like the OP (Death) should never have got a cat in the first place. One time I was having dinner, and my cat took a big bit of chicken off my plate, and walked off with it to eat. lol Sometimes cats just do stuff like that, its in their nature. And I love cats, so mine can eat whatever he likes, and I won't get angry with him, and certainly wouldn't wish death on him. The OP clearly doesn't love cats, so should never have homed one. (I can only hope that cat is now in a loving cat-friendly home) But then again, if only people who truly loved animals could have pets, there'd be far less animal cruelty around.

As for holding up cats to human standards, some humans have no standards, or common decency, and are just downright evil. Sewer rats are less of vermin than some human beings are. Humans are capable of some amazing, remarkable things. And of feeling love, compassion, and other desireable traits. But are also capable of the cruelest, vilest, and most despicable acts you could ever dream of. Humans in the latter category are far less worthy of life than any other creature on the planet.

Besides, humans are also a part of the animal kingdom, when all is said and done.

 

I love our cat. Sometimes he is on the table. Or on the kitchen counter. But other than that he is a pretty well behaved cat. He doesn’t like it when other people come over he goes up stairs and hides. Sometime he comes down too see the girls. If Ally runs over to him he gets scared and takes off. He doesn’t like cat nip. I was thinking of trying catnip treats or something

 

Chill.

Take responsibility.

Set & maintain standards that keep pets off of food preparation and storage surfaces. You can do this with consistent praise/reward for correct behavior and using a squirt gun or bottle for bad behavior.

Cover your food.

(Optional but recommended): Smoke DMT, smoke cannabis.


OR, do you just like to complain? Do you like to blame things on others? Do you kick the dog or yell at the wife/kids if you have a bad day? If so, your issues are deeper than just strategizing on how to protect your dinner from kitty.

I sincerely hope it's the former. Good luck to both you and your cat!

 

Keep the food where your animals can't get to it. Is that so fuckin' hard to understand? I better not catch anyone harming a helpless animal.