Short and sweet Readers Digest Condensed version of Bob's dissertation. Live
Bait
Trap, next long trip, take that animal along. Don't bother bringing it
back......
"Robert E. Shlafer" wrote:
> Bob-
>
> Like most guys, you do not understand
> cats. I know; you don't want to, you just
> want the little b--t--d to stay the hell away,
> and understandably so!
>
> Problem is cats cannot be "controlled" as
> in "dogs". Girls generally understand cats
> better than guys (no mystery about this one, for sure!!).
>
> Which is why {psychologically} most guys
> have no use for cats, except as wheel chocks (which is completely "list
> acceptable") assuming a dead cat, of course, as live ones move
> unannounced!
>
> (This leads to car moving unexpectedly out of garage, down driveway and
> into road, in an obviously less than controlled manner, causing all
> sorts of havoc and
> thoroughly P/O owner/driver/mechanic
> and others damaged by uncontrolled
> "flight" of Sprite, inclusive of local
> authorities!! Bad scene to be sure!)
>
> That is why there are no animal control
> laws when it comes to cats as domesticated pets, though there are laws
> governing strays (rabies being the prime
> concern, as I understand it). You can pick
> up your neighbors cat if you want to but,
> you do so at your own risk!!
>
> So chasing them away is the best one can
> do; you have no choice, man. And, you will obviously do it as humanely
> as possible but don't try to corner it and pick it up 'cause you may
> just get a surprise!
>
> Like any other animal, if you get it
> thinking it is fighting for it's survival
> it will bite and scratch the hell out of you,
> really!! Approach it as a "friend" if you feel
> you have to return it to your neighbor but,
> be careful. Better to humanely chase it away, really.
>
> Owned pet cats are normally very relaxed
> and friendly towards humans but, they
> can be quite strong and can fight very
> effectively if they feel they are in danger
> by one in close physical proximity. Like
> any animal they can "turn" if they feel
> threatened/"cornered". I am not talking
> "kitten", I am talking grown cat!
>
> It is "THE WAY" of things!! That is why
> "chasing a cat away" is perfectly acceptable.
>
> And, it you do "catch" him and he does
> turn on you and you hurt him in defending
> yourself, YOU are the one who is going to
> feel terrible about hurting your neighbor's
> pet 'cause you know (deep down) it's your
> fault; YOU are supposed to be the more
> intelligent, "reasoning" species, after all!!
>
> (And, yeah, you can be sued by your neighbor if you hurt her pet (animal
> "abuse"). Chasing it away without
> hurting it is a much better idea, really.)
>
> Be careful!! You "corner" him and he just
> may "come out" fighting (then again, he
> may not, but if he does..........!!) And "the
> law" will be on the cat's side. and not your's!! He's the "dumb" animal;
> YOU are
> the "intelligent" one.
>
> You are a bright and humane good guy,
> right? OK, "Shore up" the holes in the garage and avoid and "preclude"
> the problem!! :) The law is on the cat's side,
> not your's!! Funny world, huh??!
>
> Cap'n. Bob
> '61 :{)
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