I began to feed stray kittens and it reached the point that I was feeding 11 cats. I reached out to a local organization who helped to trap them and fixed them for free since im terminally ill and disabled. I have been there of letting in one of the black cats who always runs to me and she is friendly to the 2 dogs i have. I love cats and dogs and i will always take care of them. ❤

@Joe-ey7cu

Ай бұрын

Na-n.. God bless you for your compassion with animals. I wish God's healing miracles for you so you can continue your journey and mission in life.🙏

@maiamongkolpattanachai2301

13 күн бұрын

🙏🩷

@thomasfurman6720

18 сағат бұрын

Feeding stray cats is a HUGE part of the problem

@christinemerlino5080

3 сағат бұрын

Your story mirrors mine.

Cat's don't run away, they move!

@bradparker9664

Ай бұрын

Mine just comes in to use the phone. 😅

@Canadiangirl1234

Ай бұрын

@@bradparker9664😂

@penguinvic9892

12 күн бұрын

That’s true, they do move and it’s often because they like the physical surroundings more. A cat across the road from me live in a comfortable house with 4 children. It simply preferred living under my house with only one other person (me a middle-aged bachelor).

@CynHicks

12 күн бұрын

​@@penguinvic9892Those people didn't bond with the cat. Cats from loyal bonds. I've lived with many of them in my 46 years.

@theresnobodyhere5778

12 күн бұрын

if they dont like their staff and servants they go get new ones

We moved in our home ten years old. Two weeks after we moved in on a stormy winter night with snow, cat came to our door meowing. We opened the door and let her in. She was pregnant had babys month later and we found good homes but we kept moma and one of her babies. Well a year later naboors knocked on our door saying we had their cat. Cops came and we had already had cat fixed and shots and chipped. Its been 11 years since that happened and QUEEN MOMA, AND PRINCESS JASMINE (momas daughter) are still with us and happy.

@artemiax6880

Ай бұрын

I get it, long story short, the cat chose you. ❤❤❤

@ringringring1718

28 күн бұрын

Imagine how they feel.

@thekingofkingsrp

17 күн бұрын

So what prevented the police from taking them the chip?

@maryriemer0225

16 күн бұрын

@@thekingofkingsrp after we had cat for a full year,( and had brought her for shots and to be fixed and chipped and we register) the cat with the town as well so we got the cat completely legal with her license and her shots within the first 5 months. So therefore the police said the cat belongs to us. In fact the landlord got involved too bc the naboor told landlord they didn't want the cat. But a year later when they were evicted is when they decided they wanted cat.

@maryriemer0225

16 күн бұрын

We even asked all naboors who the cat belongs to and we asked the naboor if it was their cat and the lady said she didn't want the cat. They weren't feeding the cat either it was another naboor who was feeding her. And they didn't let her in the house in the winter. It was snowing with several inches on the ground so we let her in and the rest is history

As i read the comments, i became very happy that my two little Panthers ( a feline and a tomcat, siblings) never left me. I live in a House with a big Garden, maybe that's the reason but i always liked to think they love me so much as i love them. I lost my Wife back in 2006, our Son was 7 and i raised him as a single Dad. I never married again and was happy but in 2021 i lost my beloved Son due a tragic accident. Those 2 Cats saved my life and i don't know what had happen with me without them❤❤❤💔❤️‍🩹🙏

@johnlemandri6971

Ай бұрын

The love of a cat or other animal has saved many people from the depths of despair. Glad you could make it through very difficult times.

@IAmWithinEverything

Ай бұрын

Animals will definitely save you in terrible times.

We recently rescued a cat from a not so nice home. Better said, she found us! Twice! First we returned her to the owner only to find the cat escaped from them again to find us a 2nd time.

@charlottesmom

Ай бұрын

You are the chosen ones!! 🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛💕

@dicksonfranssen

Ай бұрын

Our story is almost exactly the same. We had idiot neighbors that got their kids new cats like stuffed toys from Goodwill. Of the two one showed up at the back door wet & frozen, the other followed me & our dog straight through the front door (after returning him once). Did we steal them? They weren't neutered or chipped & no effort was made to find them. 10+ years later they're asleep with my wife on the big bed. These people didn't deserve cats.

I love cats so much.

@pamelarose9712

2 күн бұрын

Me too!!❤❤❤

@TheFrewah

Күн бұрын

Me too!

Many, many years ago, we rescued/adopted an orange/white female tabby (she was, technically, a "calico" because one patch of black hair that looked like an "motor oil stain") that was hanging around the outdoor break (smoking) area where my mom worked. We had her for about 2 years before she ran away when we brought home a gray (male) kitten as a companion for her. She wouldn't have anything to do with him, and after a couple of weeks or so, she ran away and she never came back. That was 35 years ago, and I still wonder what happened to her, and I hope she found another home. 😢 It still hurts. I missed her so much.

@barbarianzg8826

Ай бұрын

its simple to get a new fur friend for the cat,but,imagine someone's dad brings a guy he found on the streets for your daughter..thats how she felt,perhaps..i have a young girl,who ca't have bbies but still its a major deal how to get her companion she would like..

@lindc1070

Ай бұрын

I wont be getting a second cat as mine doesnt like me petting or showing attention to any who visit. He himself belonged to someone. Was neutered. Buy used to visit. Then one day showed up, refused to leave. Slept in our backyard a month in rain and sun. After 1 month I let him in as he was getting attacked by others.

@DANIELHOUY

Ай бұрын

There was a cat that was quite caring, and loyal, and one summer day as several family members sat on front porch, the cat came to each one ,as to visit a moment, and then left, and did not return, it had seemed he had bid us farewell.

My family once 'had' a cat who led a double life. He began visiting us regularly, and eventually stayed for days or weeks at a time, only to also disappear for similar periods of time. I think we eventually somehow found out his ‘regular’ family lived on a neighboring island, and that he would get on a small ferry to travel between them and us.

@PurpleChamelion-iy2xe

Ай бұрын

Wow! 😂

@robbabcock_

14 күн бұрын

What a smart and resourceful kitty!🤭😺🥰

My Mom had a female Tabby (Mopsy) whom she raised from a kitten in Bremerton WA. After my conception, my Mom moved to So. CA leaving her feline friend with a friend to care for her. After 3-4 months, that same cat showed up at my Mom's new residence & had never been outside of Bremerton. The cat left her designated owner & somehow found my Mom. My Mom's friends wanted her to take her story to the local newspaper, but was afraid no one would believe her.

@bboiwilliam2066

Ай бұрын

This is the most vanilla comment I’ve seen in my WHOLE life 😅

😢 I know of one family who have too much noise and stress. Feel their cat is still alive, but had good reasons to leave. They are broken hearted but continue with the same lifestyle, despite my gentle hints.

@Maddie-5

Ай бұрын

I've seen the exact same situation. Too much chaos as well as too many other animals that did not get along. He was ( is) a beautiful, 10 year old orange tabby with the funniest character. He is missed dearly. They are indeed heartbroken, but I believe it wasn't a good fit for him.😢

@3SeasonsUSA

Ай бұрын

@@Maddie-5 Additionally, refusing to add another TWO litter boxes, as needed. One litter box, 3 cats.🤦‍♀

@Maddie-5

Ай бұрын

@@3SeasonsUSA No! 😢

I am the second home for a cat who lives 3 houses away. He comes over every evening through the cat door, anytime between 7:30 and 9:30, purrs like a freight train, and demands his snuggles. Eats a little, but really comes over for the scritches and cooing. He's here in the daytime only during bad weather.

@reginaldbowls7180

Ай бұрын

Makes sense for a male cat.

My cousins’ cat moved out and was found six months later living with an elderly couple four blocks away! Too much commotion at her original home! My parents, when they retired, acquired a part-time cat. My folks were his R & R outpost! My sister’s cat also moved in with me. She brought her over a few times and eventually put up a wild fight to put her in the carrier. So we decided she could just stay.

Keep your cat in the house, safe from cars and predators

@bongopongo6206

Ай бұрын

Ollie came to me as a "house cat" eventually he saw the birds & other cats in the close & started going out of open windows... he ventured far & wide, never came to any harm, however he was built like a brick sh1thouse....

@charlottesmom

Ай бұрын

homie3461 Three reasons to keep my cats indoors: 1. I feed the birds and chipmunks and adore them so no killing of them from my cats. 2. we live by a VERY busy road so no kitties outside, don’t want them squished. 3. Coyotes near our house are heard almost daily (nightly) so no kitties outside to become coyote snacks.

@jurgenperchthaler4592

Ай бұрын

Not normal

@slimdunkin117

Ай бұрын

homie3461they are born predators..and if you’re worried about birds first focus on the largest species that makes animals go extinct..humans

@sugipulaboule9

Ай бұрын

Keep yourself in the house, forever. 0

The part about the collar, well i didn't have a good experience with that over 10 years ago. Had a black cat named Majestic, her collar got caught in the seam of a folding section of a collapsible table we had once when she was trying to hop down. Needless to say I'm glad i was there to save her, be mindful, even if it's unlikely collars can become death traps for your feline friend.

@grannym2880

Ай бұрын

Totally with you on that point. As a kid one of my cats met with an unpleasant end which would never had happened if he didn't have a collar. I'm 61 now and my cats have always been collarless and indoors overnight!

@joforrest1

Ай бұрын

Collars these days are designed to release to prevent that ...

@dicksonfranssen

Ай бұрын

30 years ago I made the same mistake with a leather collar but got home in time. Nothing cute about it. I've seen expandable collars that slip off, *ALONG WITH* cat's contact info. Keep them inside.

I had a cat years ago who liked to go outside. We lived in a semi-rural area. One night I let him out as usual, and he disappeared, never to be seen again. I don't think a car got him; from kittenhood on, he avoided them. We came to believe that a wild animal got him--we had foxes in the neighborhood. I don't think he was picked up by someone else; he was a one-person cat who would only let me touch him.

@lorannamoody7011

Ай бұрын

I had an orange male that did that. He ran out one day. Ran into the corn fields. Didn’t see him for 5 years. The day before we moved away, he ran out of the corn field, booped me on the nose and ran back to the corn fields.

We had the absolute best cat ever. He was awesome. We allowed him to go outdoors anytime he wanted and he always returned before dark. He was our only pet he had been fixed at the earliest age possible one day he wanted out so I opened the sliding glass door to let him out and sadly he never returned. We asked the neighbors made posters offered a reward the whole 9 yards. This was 7 years ago and I will always wonder what happened to my cat

@shirleyac12

Ай бұрын

Must have been so worrying for you . Sorry to hear this because all you want to know is that they’re safe and ok . Must have broken your heart 💜.

@kebonhawk1081

Ай бұрын

I had a very similar situation. My best friend liked to be inside when he wanted and outside when he wanted. It was a perfect relationship. I never worried about him, his father was a feral bada*s and when we played he pulled no punches so I knew he could hold his own. Sadly he wanted out one night and I let him out. Normally he'd be waiting on the front porch in the morning to come in. But on that following morning he wasn't on the chair sleeping like he normally was waiting to come in. The chair was moved and a potted plant knocked over. He was nowhere to be found. No fur, no blood no anything. Just... Gone. I called into work for the next two days to walk the 600 acre ranch I lived on to find any trace of him. Nothing. I'll never know what happened to him. I miss that little dude so much.

@jacefera2791

Ай бұрын

It's sad

@suspiciouswatermelon7639

Ай бұрын

Probably became a road pizza somewhere.

@jacefera2791

Ай бұрын

@@suspiciouswatermelon7639 that's a little gross 🤢.

Our cat got stolen. Very loving and vocal. Chipped, we got a call over a year later from vet. Turns out he was sitting in the correct bus shelter, correct side of road to return. NO driver would let him on. He was happy to be home. We will always miss him, he died at 15.

@TheCuriousCatt

11 күн бұрын

I'm sorry. 🖤

My cat dissapear many years ago out of the blue. He was very old, so we thought he chose a place to die. He never returned, i was heartbroken even now, 3 cats down the line. He will always be in my heart.

@pgdarling301

Ай бұрын

❤

@TheCuriousCatt

Ай бұрын

💜

I don’t let my cats go outside, ever! There’s nothing good outside for cat and my vet told me that an indoor cat has twice the life expectancy of an outdoors cat, so keep your fur babies inside.

Too many cats will lead to them possibly leaving, from getting bullied or having to compete for the food put out.

I'm so lucky. I adopted a mother cat (she was quite feral) with her 2 kittens. I live on a main road so I was worried about their safety. Heaven knows why, but they NEVER ventured on to the road. All three cats will sit out the front, at the roller door, but never go across the road. The only place they go is to the next door neighbor's, where they torment the dog (a little Jack Russell) as they walk past the glass door! As I said, mum was feral and her kittens knew no better, but still, they're safe. I hope it stays this way. I have friends that adopted a mother cat (while still pregnant), and just after she had the kittens she disappeared. The kids had to feed the babies to keep them alive. I know the whole family was devastated, but never knew what happened to her. I want to cry just thinking about it.

My son’s cat escaped 2 months ago. We tried to treat her stress because of changes in the family composition, but I guess it was too much for her. We haven’t lost hope she’ll come back. It’s really heartbreaking not knowing if she’s safe. 😢

Our mother and 4 offspring live 99% outside, all are neutered, chipped and collared. Three have gone walkabout for 2-8 days each, coming back. Fed twice per day, they have trees, yard walls and roofs as vantage points. Occasional scraps with neighbouring cats, snakes, lizards and frogs.

Some times cats leave home to die. I found one of ours who did that. Got him to the vets and he lived to the ripe old age of 14.5 years. With another cat, he found a rabbit warren and moved out of the house until he had killed them all, then he came home.

Our cat Conan adopted several families that live on the street behind us. We raised him from a kitten, got him fixed at six months, fed him dry, canned and rotisserie chicken daily. He grew to be a happy cat two year old cat until the day we brought home a couple of homeless kittens. He went into a rage when he saw them, hissing and growling. He demanded to be let outside, knocking everything over if we didn't oblige. He even pulled off the wooden blinds on one of the windows.. We figured that in time, he would come to accept the kitties. Nope. He acted like a wild cat seeking revenge. Since we kept a tracker on his collar (along with an id tag and being chipped), we discovered that he has four other homes now on the street behind us. He uses their pet doors and sleeps at night in bed with two of them. He still comes around to visit and be petted, but refuses to come in. We drop off cat food here and there to these neighbors. One sweet neighbor even added a new id tag, adding the name Coco to his name Conan. He kills all the rats around their homes, so he will always be known as Conan, The Barbarian. So grateful that he is loved by so many.

Great info, helpful. Lost two cats to big storms - they fled and, apparently, got lost - and one to illness; he chose to find a hiding place to fade away. Sad stuff, but in a way, it's the fee we pay for being able to love them for as long as we get to. (They were all feral cats that adapted to being indoors part of the time, particularly winter.)

@TheCuriousCatt

Ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 😸💜

@taxibaanyoutube9156

Ай бұрын

​@@TheCuriousCatt you forgot to mention dementia. Bc we had once a cat. And when she got old, my parents called her one day and she looked confiused at them, she for a moment forgot that she lived by us. Lukely it ended well and she became 18. Btw she did not walk away, she died in my bed room on the place my smell was the strongest. Bc she trused and loved me the most.

@sugipulaboule9

Ай бұрын

​@@TheCuriousCatt NOOOO "neutarling",,,, NOOOOO,,,,, leave the alone, dogs too. Don't get one then , just let it be,,,, f "neutarling" . NOOOOOOOO.

@sugipulaboule9

Ай бұрын

​@@TheCuriousCattNOOOOO,,, NO chip,,,,,,,, leave them alone.

This is why our two are INDOOR ONLY cats, we live right by a very busy road and have coyotes in the fields/woods nearby, I love my kitties enough to keep them safe. They also have a huge house, tons of toys 3 huge cat trees and 2 dogs to play with. No idea why anyone would scare their cat unless it’s in play, me and my female Lola play “find me” she hides I find her and say “boo, I found you!” then she hides again. It’s a fun game for her.

@debbiewebster732

Ай бұрын

I do the same with my cat i hide she finds me then she hides

I replaced my house with a new one. During the last month, my husband and I ran out of money waiting for them to finish the house and we camped in the woods and the cats still stayed with us in the tents. But when we finally moved into the new house, they took one look inside the new house and never returned.

I have a 'notmycat'. Lived in my garden, in the freezing winter. Made her an isolated box, with straw, to keep warm and attached a label to her collar with my phone number, with the question whether she belonged to someone. Apparently she does (they used to live next door) but she still 'lives' here. Even breaks in through my tiny window, which I now closed with a tie wrap. I guess it's just nice & quiet here, compared to her home. And we love each other ❤

@peachesc.9078

Ай бұрын

God bless you for taking her in and giving her love

I always have had a cat door . I believe it is dangerous but given the chance they love going outside. I also believe that there is nothing happier than an inside/ outside cat .

@tazman8697

Ай бұрын

Same....Plus I hate litter boxes ..They stink..Our cats are well fed and sleep with us every night, but go outside at first light to play and do their ablutions..

@colinwinterman

Ай бұрын

@@tazman8697exactly same as you every word mate

Years ago, my dog died. A month later, my cat went out for what we thought was a regular ‘night out’, in heavy snow, and never came back. I thought it was because she was searching for our dog 😞

I have 2 stray cats that made my home their home. Both were born in this area. My female is smart and has been with me for 8 years now. My male cat has been here 3 years. They stay close by and I bring them in at night or when the weather is too hot or too cold. However, they choose what they want. They have a great life here with me. They are never too far from me. I'm glad they are here with me.

Cats DON'T need to be let out! Too many horrible things can happen to them.

@debbiewebster732

Ай бұрын

My indoor cat for 3years has decided she wants to go out at night as long as im with her so i sit outside with her for an hour or two then its back inside its too dangerous for her to be out all night foxes everywhere traffic and crack heads

@catemef6963

Ай бұрын

I agree! I’ve lost too many cats to cars. Never again will I let them outside on purpose.

I saved a Cat from the pound and she was ok with my other cats. But then I got a dog and she started to disappear. She was gone for a month and I was worried but she showed up one last time and wanted me to follow her up a block to another house with a lady gardening. She had moved in with them and they had a little girl who loved my cat so I said thank you to her and was glad she’s got a loving home where she was the focus. I had the dog and several other cats.

Thank you. Yes, it is very true

@TheCuriousCatt

Ай бұрын

I'm happy you enjoyed! 💜

Ive had cats & dogs my whole life. I have a stay tuxedo female, I took in 8 yrs ago. She likes going out & has territory she keeps. I go on long walks with her. She's well bonded, we're well adjusted routine to me. Shes the type which will likely disappear,when she knows it's time to die. I hate thinking about that part, but its a possibility. Shes well behaved & very affectionate. Im not going to ban her from going out. She's a tough, 16 pound, shredding machine. She dosen't run from other animals. She stands her ground. I'll protect her when its warranted.

God knows the real reason of cats coming into our lives. I saved one from the fireplace, she is so adorable, I got her in a very sad time for me. After she’s been with me, I feel protected. Thanks God for that gift ❤

@TheCuriousCatt

10 күн бұрын

💜

I read in an article years ago that a cat's territory is 7 miles north, east, south n west...wow!!!!!!!

If you love your cat.. DON'T LET IT OUT IN THIS CRUEL WORLD!

@GrantWaller.-hf6jn

Ай бұрын

My boy is a barn cat and is good big brother to his sister from another mother. She is smaller but learning to hunt from him. I own over 5 acres. They both come in to eat and when they are cold. If it's really cold then I have tell them no. In an urban areas then yea I would agree with you on that one. All 3 of them came from somewhere else they are house guests. I am not thier owner but there caretaker. I even got mad at a vet for calling me owner lol

@Cherryblossom18634

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@karencrecco2922

Ай бұрын

I never put collars on my cat. I just keep them indoors.

@GrantWaller.-hf6jn

Ай бұрын

​@@karencrecco2922that works if they don't want to go outside. Some animal don't like collars. I had a Doberman who loved her collar. If you took it off she would come up to and want it back.

@2plus2cats

Ай бұрын

All depends on the location and your situation. If you have many acres, you might have both roaming barn cats and indoor/catio cats. There’s no one set rule. However, in cities it’s very advisable to limit your cats’ reach. Catios and catyards are the best of both worlds. Evaluate the risks and plan accordingly. In our small town, there’s daily posts of escaped and deceased cats on Facebook.

My cat is an indoor cat. So no chance for this to happen. And he has the chillest environment a cat can have. No stress or anything. He's fine.

A collar with a phone number on it. Never thought of that.

@TheCuriousCatt

Ай бұрын

This is a good idea! 😸

Ohhhhh I lost a cat, Peow, I loved him… there was stress too, likely why he left. Much noise, hard times and he didn’t come home one day. His brother got out after an amputation and got lost, though when he Peow was gone months must have found or come across his brother Pootha. He bought his brother Pootha home, but would not stay though, as had already been gone 6 months. The next day as soon as he could leave he escaped, he did so and never came back. I’m grateful he bought back his disabled brother though. And after this a large cat run was built so the cats can be indoors or outdoors but were safe from dogs etc. as the missing cats brother had his leg amputated due to a loose dog coming into the yard. But Peow, he never come back and we could not find him. His amputee brother Pootha lived till 17 safe within the cat runs and the house. If you Love your cat, then make a run for them. We used a pergola and covered it with shade cloth. Later it got larger as at one end as a giant chicken wire chicken run was attached. It doesn’t have to be expensive cat mesh in fact that will not stop a dog getting your cat. Shade cloth cat run has been up about 15 years and the chicken run component 10 years. Lots and lots of room for little money. You can turn any verandah or patio pergola into a cat run with shade cloth. They will love you for it.

My cat bob (Bobby) was so loyal I still miss him so much 😩

“Indoor-outdoor”cats in my neighborhood go missing all the time. It seems to happen whenever they enter this certain gentleman’s yard. My theory is that the gentleman is tired of cleaning up his neighbor’s cat’s crap, so he gently calls the cats to him, “heeeerrrrreeee kitty kitty,” when they’re in his yard. Then, pets them. After that, he gently picks up the cats and puts them in his car. Then, he drives the cats 30 mins out of town and lets them loose. Just a theory though.

Love you cat, keep it inside.

Have had this loyal fellow hanging around 8yrs or so since TNR. He Follows me around like a lil kid. Soon to be moving, trapping him scare moms me, he's smart but allowed himself trapped few times due to extreme cold last few yrs. Last inside kitty died in a fire 16 days ago. Hope this works out somehow 🙏, never have figured out how to put a photo here!

Another High Quality "Cat Awareness" content. Thnx CC

@TheCuriousCatt

Ай бұрын

I'm glad for help! 😸 💜

I have a cat I've had for 16 years. One of our favorite things to do is go outside and walk around. She doesn't wear a leash or a collar. I've even left the door open to let her go outside when she wants, and she might go look around for a few minutes, but she always comes back. My take is that I respect her greatly. She is not a captive in my home... it's HER home. She feels safe here. She gets food, water, a place to sleep with a warmer, and she knows that if she's scared, she can go hide until the danger passes. My point is that if you take care of your cat and treat them respectfully and with dignity... they probably won't want to leave.

My cat did that to his last owners :( its sad cause whoever they were clearly treated him with love he loves all humans but he wasnt chipped and the shelter had him for so long no one wanted him or came to get him. Hes been my best friend for 5 years now :)

I had a sociable & neutered cat. Rescued her & her sister 2009 when they were more than a week old, she was the only closest to other dogs we got after them..around 2012 when she decided to be a stray but she would constantly visited us sometimes for food or drink or just nap but never stayed again since she 1st left the us. Around 2019 when my cousin found her lifeless across our house on the roof of our neighbor's. Still no idea what happened to her.💔

You forgot theft. Even if they have a collar on, some people take them in and remove the collar. Make sure you get them chipped and register it.

I want my boy to see more of the world but I just can't let out. I need him to be safe and happy all the time or it effs me up. I've never had a pet in my life cuz I didn't want to feel this way about an animal but now that I got stuck with him, I need our years together to be safe.

Excellent video, thanks for sharing.

@TheCuriousCatt

Ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 😸💜

We had a tomcat that was never fixed, he ran off and got HUGE. The local vet accidentally ran over him so took him in and healed him. Years later my dad spotted him at the clinic. Schwartz was renamed Stretch.

Sometimes they get out and get lost. Especially if they curl up in a truck or car. I saw a cat lost 8 months reunited with his humans. He was found miles away. He was so happy to see them.

@dicksonfranssen

Ай бұрын

I've had only a few in 50 years smart enough not to leave the property. We have 2 now that get to the end of the driveway and are totally lost. Definitely indoor cats.

We had a local cat, very well known by people on my road. His owner knew of SEVEN different houses that fed him and were friendly with him. He Was out TOP CAT

When I lived near Seattle there would be lost cat posters on telephone poles all the time. Those cats were never coming home because, usually they were taken by coyotes, yes, even in the city coyotes are everywhere at night. Packs of them have been filmed roaming the streets of Seattle at night. Also eagles and large birds of prey have been filmed with cats in their talons. I saw a documentary on Coyotes and they are everywhere these days, it's been estimated that there are over 20,000 in the city of Chicago. You may think your cat is a little tiger but those wild animals will have no problem dealing with your tiger. On KZread I saw a video of a coyote near Hollywood running down the sidewalk with two cats in it's mouth. So if you love your cat, please don't let it outside to roam.

@user-lo7eo3nt6t

Ай бұрын

Toronto, Canada is full of coyotes too, and not only do they snatch cats but sometimes even small dogs too!

Mine luckily stays very close to home and when he is outside he comes back every so hour to see if i'm home.

I live in rural Cambodia, and keeping cats here is almost impossible. They always disappear. It's a combination of things: there are a LOT of mice, rats, squirells, lizards and other things to hunt so they don't need humans, but they can also be killed by wild dogs or get a disease. But if you lose a cat, you can guarantee another one will turn up. You end up with a kind of rotation of cats.

I dont understand how street cats are so loyal and lil spoiled house cats are escape artists

When I was a kid we had a cat, super friendly, relaxed, a real sweetheart, we got another cat, he turned mean and escaped and would come around once in awhile but would never come indoors and wanted nothing to do with us.😥

@TheCuriousCatt

Ай бұрын

🖤

I unfortunately live in Arizona, it is dangerous for cats to be outside. I sold my house of 28 years two years ago. There would be coyotes that would come on my street, when cats came to my house, I tried to catch them and take them to the rescue, but I was only able to get one. I have a cat myself, and she was only allowed outside with me on a leash. One night I heard a strange sizzle sound, I had just finished cooking, and was about to get up and see what was happening in the kitchen. My husband came in then from work and said there was a rattlesnake on the patio, and my cat was at the screen door. She was staring down that snake which was coiled in striking pose about 2ft from the screen door. She did not like when I made her get away. She was ready to protect her home. When the people came to remove it, they said it could easily have struck her through the screen, I was so happy it didn’t happen that way. They did tell me that it was smart to only let her out on the leash. I told them she used to like to go in the bush that was right by my door. They told me to never let her go in the bushes, even if she is on the leash and everything looks safe, because it is very dangerous. I don’t believe people should let their cats outside. I understand it is their nature to be outside, but it isn’t safe, there are evil humans that hurt cats too.

@kathleencove

Ай бұрын

Yup. Had a sicko neighbor like that once when I was very little, a boy who who went to school with us who has a sick habit of harming squirrels, chipmunks, possums, cats, you name it. We moved away ages ago and I have no idea what became of that kid when he grew up but I honestly doubt anything good. People please listen to this lady and keep your cats inside, for the love of God.

@user-lo7eo3nt6t

Ай бұрын

We have coyotes up here in Toronto, Canada, who occasionally snack on cats! They live in downtown parks very close to people, and have sometime even killed small dogs!

@kathleencove

Ай бұрын

@@user-lo7eo3nt6t Yeah this is why no pet should be left outside unsupervised. I get it if you’re on a farm and they’re farm animals, some people keep outdoor dogs and cats in that scenario, and I completely understand, they know the risks and have the animals not merely as a pet but for a farm purpose (like killing rodents to keep out of the corn without using as much chemical for rodents, or sheep herding in the case of dogs). So I’m not gonna give a farmer a hard time, they know the wildlife risks. But for the average pet owner who ignorantly romanticizes how “animals are part of nature” and let their pets roam outside… if you’re emotionally attached to your pet, don’t be surprised when they get sick or injured beyond repair or go missing. If you wouldn’t let your child roam around outside like that, don’t let your pet roam around outside like that. Yes they have instincts, but they actually aren’t as well adapted for outdoor survival as actual wild animals are. We’ve bred these breeds of cats and dogs for domestication, and they’re not biologically optimized for free-roaming outdoors without your supervision. Any harm that comes to them is your responsibility.

@kathleencove

Ай бұрын

@@user-lo7eo3nt6t Not to mention, even with instincts, those instincts don’t prepare them for being surrounded by trucks and vehicles that can run them over. It’s just sad to see how irresponsible and neglectful some people can be, and how they shrug off their irresponsibility like it’s no big deal. It’s a big deal that a life is harmed or suffers fatal injury because you don’t want to be responsible for a creature we genetically designed and you decided to adopt. Smdh at some people being so blasé about their animals going missing or acting like it’s a sad stroke of fate for themselves and not their own fault when it is.

Thank you 🙏✨😽♥️🤍

@TheCuriousCatt

Ай бұрын

I thank you for your presence here in the channel! 💜

Awe they like peace & Quiet. How would people not know that. Poor things.

We had two cats that just vanished. Toby was the first to vanish. But he was a naughty boy. He was nosy so any vans that pulled into the small turning area and stopped to unload, 9/10, he'd have jumped into the back. Just to have a look around. Luckily, drivers normally would see him just stood in the back of their van and usher him out. So we believe he did his usual _"thing",_ but wasn't seen till a diver got to their next destination and he'd jump out. Somewhere. The Last time we saw Toby was on 12 April 2012. But he was an old boy even then. But Twinkle _(My missus named her!)_ was a funny girl. She started to go off for a couple days or so, then would just appear for dinner and stay. Then these couple days started to get to a week. She'd reappear looking very well and still fed, but wanting dinner. Then the last time we saw her was on 17th August 2017. She'd have been 10 years old. and if she was alive still, 18 now. But our last two cats have now passed away. Tatty, was 13 and had incurable and inoperable liver cancer. She was put to sleep on 17th December 2019. Christmas that year was horrid. And our last cat, Albert _(Twinky's son.)_ died peacefully in his sleep 16th August 2022. He was 16. Born in the house and is buried no more that 30 ft from where he first appeared. In the missus's cupboard. On some of her clothes. Which I found most amusing 8-))... Even today, we miss all four of them.

The truth is that they don't need you. They can discover their inner food bowl!

I had a grown cat that died from a illness and when he died my other cat who wasn't as old but was raised with him didn't realize he died. For days he would wonder off looking for my dead cat who i burried in the yard... and he never left the house before that. Finally after a couple weeks he took off looking and never returned. Poor little cat, all he wanted was his friend back who never did return cause he had died. To this day i have no idea where that cat went and what happened to him. I hope he finally found peace knowing his friend would never be seen again. If my cat hadn't died i know they'd both be on the front porch laying around waiting on me to feed them everyday.

My cat doesn’t even like going To the door 🚪 😂 💯 indoor cat 🐈

Letting my cat out after breakfast is important to him. He is a hunter an explorer,,good for his well being, however he stays in all night away from danger...

@nk2012

Ай бұрын

I disagree. This is dangerous. You think a cat knows perfectly how to cross the street? Or able to fend off big predators? Keep the cat inside/catio. But ... since your cat is used to letting out. You opened the pandora box.

❤😻😼🐈👍there much Loved is always the mane thing always here kitty kitty 😺 ❤

I will say that my tabby cat "Deuce" was given to me by my son who said I just needed to take care of him while he found a new place...that was 7 years ago! Anyhow, I had a great dog "Koko" and Deuce was an indoor cat so I kept him that way. About 20 months ago I started letting him outside. He watched Koko for about 6 years go outside, do his business then come back inside over and over again. He actually learned that "I go outside then I come back". Unique situation I suppose but it worked. Sadly I had to put Koko down last July in his debilitating health.

Our resident cat never ran away for over 4 years. Goes from home to home within the compound. A litter of kittens here and there throughout the years. Eventually she got catnapped after giving birth to a long-furred kitten (that looks better than the common short-furred cats).

One of my cats never stays home long 😪 he hates us and eats and runs out and if you try to pet it, it gets startled It yells at us, and leaves.😢 It's brother misses it

My daughters were brought up with cats and each daughter has 2 cats. However one of my daughter's cat left home. She came back one day with a note attached to her collar asking if she belonged to anyone. My daughter let her go to the new home as that is what the cat wanted. A bossy sister cat a new baby and a mother who had to work away from home were all to much for that little cat.

#1 - the neighbor has treats 😂

The current cat we have visits our house when he is hungry.. after eating he stays in our house for sometime and then leaves and goes to other houses for food and love.. that's totally ok for us because afterall they are free..and we will never lock up a cat no matter how much stress relief we need

In New Brunswick, Canada...cats that are left to roam the neighborhood, is illegal and they are considered animals "at large". They live longer when they are kept indoors or if they have a controlled "enclosure" or tether & harness.

Because some people find a nice kitty thinking it's a stray and never let it back out the house once the cat gets into their house.

Apparently, I have a great big neon sign that only wounded wayward animals can see. Never, never ever, never do I have a problem with animals running Away.

Give them enough love and they will always try to come back :)

@TheCuriousCatt

20 күн бұрын

💜

Mine did the same and I wish him good luck

We had a cat run away.. and a few years later he showed up with a little family and then we never saw him again. It was like he was letting us know he was ok and happy 😢

My cat ran away on the Good Friday of the Alaska earthquake. Never saw him again. Still think of him.

@TheCuriousCatt

9 күн бұрын

I'm sorry.

Unfortunately KZread recommended this video after 3 years of loosing my Cat 😢❤️‍🩹 from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

@TheCuriousCatt

Ай бұрын

I'm sorry for your cat. 🖤

My ex-wife, let my cat out when we were first married I was devastated. I had the cat for 10 years tried everything to find it never never never found her. Never.

They find a better Gig 😆

Be good to your CAT. He is So right.

Our cats were different. When the family moved from the home lot to the farm lot which was about a kilometer away (more than half of a mile) they keep on going back to the old house (home lot),

My friend had a cat that we saw coming out of someone else's house around the corner from where he lived by another name.

I adopted a feral kitten and she is dubbed as “Houdini”. She escapes about 3 or 4 times a day, but somehow, she never ventures out of the backyard and ends showing up by the back door after awhile.

@vondaberryman4477

Ай бұрын

😅😅 I've posted videos of my cat Felix when he would escape outside. I would call him Felix Houdini 😅

It has something to do with the rain … leaching loamy dirt. Or the way the back lane comes alive. Half moon whispers, ‘go.’

The faces these animals pull lol

Cats need and want LOVE and Attention , When they LOVE someone in the house and DO NOT get love back They feel sad and NOT wanted then they may leave.

I allow my cat out to back garden. She can come go out climbing over the fence but won’t stay outside too long. No many cars around. She is spayed. It has been four years and she always comes back home. There are crows and dogs outside, she thinks her house is safe and never allows other stays coming nearby

If you have ever seen a cat chasing a butterfly or climbing a tree you would feel guilty keeping them imprisoned in a house. Like the vet said, cats live longer inside but they are happier outside.

I've never had a cat leave and not come back other than one. She was a special case. I found her as a feral kitten. When she was inside she was sweet and docile but as soon as she went outside a switch flipped. It was crazy. Twice I was able to lure her in. One time she got out and i never saw her again. 😢

My beloved black long hair got stolen. February 29. Been searching every day for him since. He was fixed. I am beside myself as he slept touching me for 6 years. There was no reason for him to leave.

@karyne826

Ай бұрын

Say a prayer to St Francis patron Saint of animals. I’ll say one for him too. Prayers he comes back home. St Francis will be with him.

@karyne826

Ай бұрын

What’s his name.

@halverde6373

Ай бұрын

@@karyne826 Indy Kit-10.

@halverde6373

Ай бұрын

@@karyne826 I know he wasn't hit by a car as the humane society also gets alerted by sanitation department when they find a dead cat or dog. He's way too big to have been killed by a hawk or owl or coyote. I so miss my dear buddy. My heart has never been so crushed. If somebody picked him up as a stray and didn't call the humane society, my heart will be permanently broken for the rest of my life.

@halverde6373

Ай бұрын

@@karyne826 His twin sister Molly has been as upset as I am. I think somebody took him out from my side yard. I won't let Molly out of my sight. Everything was peaches for 6 years and we had a daily routine

My favorite cat of all time, Starbuck, grew larger overtime, and very contented. I lived in the woods, and Starbuck would occasionally disappear. One day it spent an afternoon with me, i noticed his flea collar very tight, and removed it. Next day, never saw it again, either a coyote got it, or found another home. I suspect found another place to live, observing its weight gain and general prosperity.

@susanlisson7066

Ай бұрын

That’s awful. I wish people would stop feeding other people’s cats. Unless it’s a stray of course.

My cat is known in my immediate neighbourhood and has a second home very near to my house. She spends the.daylight hours there. The children pamper her and feed her. She comes home whenever I call her name at dusk and sleeps on my bed at night. When I am out of town this family happily takes care of her sparing both my cat and I the stress and agony of her being caged up in a cat hotel.

If your cat is acting like he wants to leave, call a taxidermist.