My cat Miezi, who is 2 years old, has just had 3 kittens: they are now 7 days old and are absolutely adooorable! BUT we live in a house and Miezi was used to going outdoors. She's meowing and clearly trying to get out again; she even managed to take a kitten outside two days ago. I caught her just as she was climbing a tree with it and I brought them back to their "nest". What should I do? Should I let her out? How can I be sure she'll come back to look after the little ones?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Translated from French
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"You lot are so narrow-minded. My cats don't have FIV, I've had them tested! I see no point in trying to talk to people who are so completely closed-minded, so I won't be setting foot on this forum again. You claim to be animal lovers, yet you spout nonsense about depriving animals of their freedom. Furthermore, I won't stand for being insulted.
I just want to point out that I've always stayed in touch with the adopters, and none of the situations you've mentioned have ever happened; they are all neutered and in perfectly good health. I'm also letting you know that you won't be getting any good reviews from me on rating sites. You talk to people like dogs—I just hope you're at least nicer to the actual dogs (or cats)!"
Since your cat goes outside, she should be tested at least four times a year (because I'll remind you, there is NO vaccine for FIV...).
And you're the one being stubborn, not us.
And you're the one being absurd by anthropomorphising them.
And I'll say it again: if cats have never been outside, they have no desire to go out. So stop talking rubbish by claiming we're 'locking up' our cats; you're pathetic.
And stop playing the victim. Nobody is insulting you; we're just telling you some home truths you don't like, that's all.
If what you say about the people who adopted your kittens is true (though I don't believe you) regarding them all being neutered, then they're clearly a lot more responsible than you are...
Ooh, I'm shaking (lol), we're going to get bad reviews on the rating sites (I'm cryyyyyying).
I have all my cats neutered, because what with the food, litter and everything else... it costs a fortune!!!! Either that or priscou must be the Crazy Cat Lady from The Simpsons!!!!!
Starting with just 2 cats, look at how many kittens are born in 4 years: more than 20,000!
In other words, when you rehome your kittens and, for instance, a female is abandoned (and yes, some of your adopters won't want the hassle of a cat when they go on holiday...) without being spayed, this is what happens.
20,000 in only 4 years, so just do the maths for 15 years......................
If you have any shred of a conscience, you'll change your ways.
