Terry
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Post by Terry on Apr 16, 2014 12:30:57 GMT
I agree, Diamondgirl, but for some reason the all black cats just don't seem to be very popular. I had an all black rescue kitten once. I thought he was as cute as can be, and he was a total love bug! I think when people see an all black cat next to more "colorful" cats, their eye is just drawn to the more colorful ones.
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Post by hugs on Apr 22, 2014 1:53:44 GMT
Adopting an animal by color? Can we get any more stupid? I don't think so! Though I did know this one gal who wanted a cat whose color coordinated with her furniture, sheesh, I find that after a short time my furniture coordinates with our pets  When we moved my mom up here we moved in her furniture too. So now, of all things, we have a BLACK sofa! Couldn't be a worse color for folks who have pets. Plus it has three sets of cushions which hoard all kinds of misbegotten junk underneath... Hey, maybe we should be the ones to adopt all of the black dogs and cats! smileys-flowers-548267 |
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Post by kskatt on Jun 6, 2014 3:54:37 GMT
I think it's just all the stupid superstitions about black cats. I understand that shelters won't adopt out black cats around Halloween, due to stupid, evil people. I'm so happy to live in the country, but I still keep a close eye on the black ones! Yes, adopt a black adult.  |
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Terry
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Post by Terry on Jun 6, 2014 13:22:38 GMT
Oh, good point! I didn't even think about the silly superstitions about black cats. You're right, that could also have something to do with why they are less likely to be adopted. So sad. 
A friend of mine had a litter of kittens, and the majority of the kittens were all black. Actually this was like her 3rd litter of kittens in a short period of time. I kept begging her to please get her adult cats fixed, but she ignored me and kept allowing her cats to breed.  Anyway, she learned the hard way that no matter how cute those kittens are, it's not always easy finding homes for them, and it's next to impossible to find homes for the solid black ones. Eventually she got sick and tired of having so many cats and kittens running around her house, so one day she just loaded up all but 2 of her cats and kittens and took them all to the animal shelter! It broke my heart because I knew that the chances of those babies all finding homes and not getting put to sleep were very slim. I had just been to her house a couple weeks earlier and had been playing with the kittens. They were so sweet! She asked me to take some, but I told her I really didn't need anymore cats. After we found out what she did, hubby and I both felt terrible about it. We agreed that, had we known, we would have taken a couple of them. At least we'd have known that those we took would be safe and would get fixed! Some days I just have to remind myself that I can't save them all.
I will say that I'm glad that so many shelters now refuse to allow black cats to be adopted out around Halloween. It's frightening thinking about some of the sick people out there, and why they might want those black cats at that time of year. afraid |
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Post by kskatt on Jun 6, 2014 16:34:37 GMT
All cats and kittens are in danger, with the idiots and people who just don't care. A friend, who rescues and fixes, said he will never advertise in the paper again. A man came out and admitted he was looking for snake food. He said baby bunnies from the pet store were getting too expensive. |
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Terry
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Post by Terry on Sept 25, 2014 3:11:01 GMT
How do you feed 15 barn cats? You build a trough, of course!
And for those cats who prefer to dine alone, be sure to have individual seating available as well. 
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Post by mistersmom on Sept 25, 2014 12:30:04 GMT
smileys-smiley-with-sign-100241Are those really all your cats!!!! WOW! Are they all just strays that just showed up? I guess you have talked about all of them before but to see them is another thing. I bet your feed bill is something to see. cat1
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Terry
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Post by Terry on Sept 25, 2014 18:15:42 GMT
Yes, those actually are my barn cats (minus 1 - Casper was not at dinner the night I took those pictures, so instead of 15, there are only 14 of them there). A few of the cats were in both pictures because they started at the trough, but then moved to the "individual dining area", so between the 2 pictures it looks like there are more than 14 there, but there's not.
On page 1 of this thread I introduced each of my cats individually, but the short answer to your question is: A few of the cats we adopted on purpose, 6 of our current cats were born here (before I got everyone spayed/neutered), some of them have been dumped here, and 2 of them used to be intact feral tom cats that just showed up and decided to stay.  All 15 of my barn cats are now fixed and tame.
Between the dog, horses, and cats, our feed bill does get a bit steep, but I love my furbabies and would do anything for them. 
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Post by mistersmom on Sept 25, 2014 18:25:21 GMT
Sorry I forgot what was in the beginning! I will go back and re-read. |
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Post by mistersmom on Sept 25, 2014 18:27:04 GMT
Awwww, Muerte and Booger are my favorites but all so cute.
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Post by diamondgirl on Sept 25, 2014 22:52:31 GMT
I just love your kitty's. I only have 5, so you are by far, the most wonderful cat lady..... I like all of them. Cats come in so many wonderful colors. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have one of every color. (((dream))) BUT!! how would you ever afford the food.
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Post by Shelly on Sept 27, 2014 3:48:06 GMT
Jinx is so pretty!
and Black cats have trouble being adopted because some people are superstitious and simply don't want them. A lot of shelters will refuse to adopt them out 30 days before halloween as well. Apparently people think it's fun to get a black cat for halloween then they get rid of it right after (which is completely ridiculous to me!).
Edit: just realized this was all mentioned! Didn't see page 2!!
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Post by ponylover on Sept 27, 2014 22:07:45 GMT
we had a black cat named bubba for 21yrs. he was the best cat we ever owned! sadly he died of heart worms a couple years ago  . now we have a big, fat, fluffy, black, cat named sparky and he's the best! |
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Post by diamondgirl on Sept 27, 2014 23:07:38 GMT
I didn't know cats could get heart worms. My vet has never said I needed to get them heart worm pills. Maybe that's because they are inside cats. But still!! We get mosquitos in the house sometimes.
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Anyway, she learned the hard way that no matter how cute those kittens are, it's not always easy finding homes for them, and it's next to impossible to find homes for the solid black ones. Eventually she got sick and tired of having so many cats and kittens running around her house, so one day she just loaded up all but 2 of her cats and kittens and took them all to the animal shelter! It broke my heart because I knew that the chances of those babies all finding homes and not getting put to sleep were very slim. I had just been to her house a couple weeks earlier and had been playing with the kittens. They were so sweet! She asked me to take some, but I told her I really didn't need anymore cats. After we found out what she did, hubby and I both felt terrible about it. We agreed that, had we known, we would have taken a couple of them. At least we'd have known that those we took would be safe and would get fixed! Some days I just have to remind myself that I can't save them all. 
All 15 of my barn cats are now fixed and tame.
. now we have a big, fat, fluffy, black, cat named sparky and he's the best!