Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals -- good news
Whew - glad to hear that. I liked the Vanilla concept. Gloria On May 31, 2007, at 8:57 AM, Stray Cat Alliance wrote: Hi everyone, just wanted to give you an update on the neighbor situation. I was out back last night and saw my neighbor and told him I'd take care of any pooh issues and to let me know if he has any other issueshe said no no, that is okay. I have calmed down and am not mad at anyone. They are just animals. My wife saw the cat out back yesterday and it went out of the yardI said they are unowned kitties and are afraid of people and I don't let my cats outside. He said I know I know. His wife popped her head out of the window and said not to worry -- they are animals and that happens everywhere. I said I just want to make sure they are happy, and she said we are happy we are happy. Which is all wonderful! I am still going to keep checking tho and cleaning any poop up -- some animal is still pooping down there. Thank you everyone for your wonderful advice! Anita Every year shelters kill almost 5,000,000 cats, dogs, puppies kittens. Most were beautiful, loving creatures (even feral cats!) that died simply because they did not have a home. Every puppy or kitten born costs a shelter animal its life. Save lives, spay-neuter, support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) adopt for life! Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 23:24:42 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org What a jerk! A little poop never hurt, and besides, who knows if it's the cats or not? I would definitely keep an eye out on this guy and I would report his threat to the ASPCA in case anything happens to the kitties. I'll be praying for them. Gina wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anita, I'm so sorry. That stinks that your new neighbor is being a jerk. Saying you're going to kill an animal is very serious and cruel. Is it an option for you to speak with the wife when he is not home? Maybe she doesn't know that he did this. Also, could you talk to the ferals the next time you feed them and explain the situation and tell them that this guys is dangerous. Maybe that would help. If this situation gets more serious, there are options, like calling a shelter to have the ferals trapped and moved to someplace safe, or calling the aspca on this guy. Prayers going out that his heart would soften and that the kitties stay out of his path. :) Wendy --- Stray Cat Alliance wrote: Do you believe this storyevery day, I feed my front yard and back yard cats (I love in a townhome attached on both sides)..and have done so since we moved into the City in 1998. Last May my elderly neighbor moved out (she was pet friendly and had volunteered at the Humane Society) and new neighbors moved in (no pets). Over the weekend, I was cleaning out my backyard house of straw from winter and the husband neighbor came over and said a cat was pooping in the landing of his basement steps. I said I feed only stray cats and you can't control where they go as you can't control the birds pooping where they want. He said you don't walk in bird poop. But in any case, I said to let me think about the situation as it never happened before. So I went in and got a plastic bag and cleaned up the poop as I didn't want any problems. Funny that noone ever pooped in our landing but ours smells a lot better - not that musty yuck smell. Then that night, in the middle of the night, I realized the one thing that changed was my husband put stone along the only grassy section in the backyard. In the morning, I asked my husband to move the stones as I figured that would probably make it stop if it was indeed a cat/s. Then, the door bell rings and my neighbor wants to speak to my husband. Of course, it was about the cats. My husband said it might not be a cat/s, there are skunks and possums. And just to put some wood out to block the cat/s or animal/s from going down the steps to the landing. Then the neighbor says if it doesn't stop he's going to kill them! Then my husband said he couldn't do that or he'd go to jail -- and my husband said then he didn't have time to argue about it and came in. Now, I am worried about the kitties! I would love to take still somewhat feral Mom cat (tho she lets me pet her) from the front inside but I have way too many cats and doubt she'd appreciate it. If we ever move, she is definitely coming. I am crossing my fingers and hoping this blows over. Thanks for listening, I know I am rather long winded! Anita Every year shelters kill almost 5,000,000 cats, dogs, puppies kittens. Most were beautiful, loving creatures (even feral cats!) that died simply because they did not have a home. Every puppy or kitten born costs a shelter animal its life. Save lives, spay-neuter, support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) adopt for life! _
RE: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals -- good news
Great news, Anita. I hope this turns into a total non-situation from now on. Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stray Cat Alliance Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 8:58 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals -- good news Hi everyone, just wanted to give you an update on the neighbor situation. I was out back last night and saw my neighbor and told him I'd take care of any pooh issues and to let me know if he has any other issueshe said no no, that is okay. I have calmed down and am not mad at anyone. They are just animals. My wife saw the cat out back yesterday and it went out of the yardI said they are unowned kitties and are afraid of people and I don't let my cats outside. He said I know I know. His wife popped her head out of the window and said not to worry -- they are animals and that happens everywhere. I said I just want to make sure they are happy, and she said we are happy we are happy. Which is all wonderful! I am still going to keep checking tho and cleaning any poop up -- some animal is still pooping down there. Thank you everyone for your wonderful advice! Anita Every year shelters kill almost 5,000,000 cats, dogs, puppies kittens. Most were beautiful, loving creatures (even feral cats!) that died simply because they did not have a home. Every puppy or kitten born costs a shelter animal its life. Save lives, spay-neuter, support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) adopt for life! Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 23:24:42 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org What a jerk! A little poop never hurt, and besides, who knows if it's the cats or not? I would definitely keep an eye out on this guy and I would report his threat to the ASPCA in case anything happens to the kitties. I'll be praying for them. Gina wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anita, I'm so sorry. That stinks that your new neighbor is being a jerk. Saying you're going to kill an animal is very serious and cruel. Is it an option for you to speak with the wife when he is not home? Maybe she doesn't know that he did this. Also, could you talk to the ferals the next time you feed them and explain the situation and tell them that this guys is dangerous. Maybe that would help. If this situation gets more serious, there are options, like calling a shelter to have the ferals trapped and moved to someplace safe, or calling the aspca on this guy. Prayers going out that his heart would soften and that the kitties stay out of his path. :) Wendy --- Stray Cat Alliance wrote: Do you believe this storyevery day, I feed my front yard and back yard cats (I love in a townhome attached on both sides)..and have done so since we moved into the City in 1998. Last May my elderly neighbor moved out (she was pet friendly and had volunteered at the Humane Society) and new neighbors moved in (no pets). Over the weekend, I was cleaning out my backyard house of straw from winter and the husband neighbor came over and said a cat was pooping in the landing of his basement steps. I said I feed only stray cats and you can't control where they go as you can't control the birds pooping where they want. He said you don't walk in bird poop. But in any case, I said to let me think about the situation as it never happened before. So I went in and got a plastic bag and cleaned up the poop as I didn't want any problems. Funny that noone ever pooped in our landing but ours smells a lot better - not that musty yuck smell. Then that night, in the middle of the night, I realized the one thing that changed was my husband put stone along the only grassy section in the backyard. In the morning, I asked my husband to move the stones as I figured that would probably make it stop if it was indeed a cat/s. Then, the door bell rings and my neighbor wants to speak to my husband. Of course, it was about
Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals -- good news
I'm thrilled to hear he has had a change of heart. I wonder what turned things around, but really, I don't care. Good vibes that he stays in his present state of mind toward the cats and you. Maybe his wife does have some influence on him. The house next door to me has a for rent sign in the window. I'm past the point of wishing for like-minded people to move in when the houses turn over, I just hope they aren't hostile and that if they do have pets they care for them. Maybe you guys could send some good energy my way? N Rosenfeldt, Diane wrote: Great news, Anita. I hope this turns into a total non-situation from now on. Diane R. *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Stray Cat Alliance *Sent:* Thursday, May 31, 2007 8:58 AM *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Subject:* RE: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals -- good news Hi everyone, just wanted to give you an update on the neighbor situation. I was out back last night and saw my neighbor and told him I'd take care of any pooh issues and to let me know if he has any other issueshe said no no, that is okay. I have calmed down and am not mad at anyone. They are just animals. My wife saw the cat out back yesterday and it went out of the yardI said they are unowned kitties and are afraid of people and I don't let my cats outside. He said I know I know. His wife popped her head out of the window and said not to worry -- they are animals and that happens everywhere. I said I just want to make sure they are happy, and she said we are happy we are happy. Which is all wonderful! I am still going to keep checking tho and cleaning any poop up -- some animal is still pooping down there. Thank you everyone for your wonderful advice! Anita Every year shelters kill almost 5,000,000 cats, dogs, puppies kittens. Most were beautiful, loving creatures (even feral cats!) that died simply because they did not have a home. Every puppy or kitten born costs a shelter animal its life. Save lives, spay-neuter, support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) adopt for life! Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 23:24:42 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org What a jerk! A little poop never hurt, and besides, who knows if it's the cats or not? I would definitely keep an eye out on this guy and I would report his threat to the ASPCA in case anything happens to the kitties. I'll be praying for them. Gina */wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED]/* wrote: Anita, I'm so sorry. That stinks that your new neighbor is being a jerk. Saying you're going to kill an animal is very serious and cruel. Is it an option for you to speak with the wife when he is not home? Maybe she doesn't know that he did this. Also, could you talk to the ferals the next time you feed them and explain the situation and tell them that this guys is dangerous. Maybe that would help. If this situation gets more serious, there are options, like calling a shelter to have the ferals trapped and moved to someplace safe, or calling the aspca on this guy. Prayers going out that his heart would soften and that the kitties stay out of his path. :) Wendy --- Stray Cat Alliance wrote: Do you believe this storyevery day, I feed my front yard and back yard cats (I love in a townhome attached on both sides)..and have done so since we moved into the City in 1998. Last May my elderly neighbor moved out (she was pet friendly and had volunteered at the Humane Society) and new neighbors moved in (no pets). Over the weekend, I was cleaning out my backyard house of straw from winter and the husband neighbor came over and said a cat was pooping in the landing of his basement steps. I said I feed only stray cats and you can't control where they go as you can't control the birds pooping where they want. He said you don't walk in bird poop. But in any case, I said to let me think about the situation as it never happened before. So I went in and got a plastic bag and cleaned up the poop as I didn't want any problems. Funny that noone ever pooped in our landing but ours smells a lot better - not that musty yuck smell. Then that night, in the middle of the night, I realized the one thing that changed was my husband put stone along the only grassy section in the backyard. In the morning, I asked my husband to move the stones as I figured that would probably
RE: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals -- good news
I'm sending you much white light for nice animal friendly neighbors! It makes things so much better all the way around. Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 10:43:28 -0800From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals -- good newsTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org I'm thrilled to hear he has had a change of heart. I wonder what turned things around, but really, I don't care. Good vibes that he stays in his present state of mind toward the cats and you. Maybe his wife does have some influence on him. The house next door to me has a for rent sign in the window. I'm past the point of wishing for like-minded people to move in when the houses turn over, I just hope they aren't hostile and that if they do have pets they care for them. Maybe you guys could send some good energy my way?NRosenfeldt, Diane wrote: Great news, Anita. I hope this turns into a total non-situation from now on. Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stray Cat AllianceSent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 8:58 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: RE: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals -- good newsHi everyone, just wanted to give you an update on the neighbor situation. I was out back last night and saw my neighbor and told him I'd take care of any pooh issues and to let me know if he has any other issueshe said no no, that is okay. I have calmed down and am not mad at anyone. They are just animals. My wife saw the cat out back yesterday and it went out of the yardI said they are unowned kitties and are afraid of people and I don't let my cats outside. He said I know I know. His wife popped her head out of the window and said not to worry -- they are animals and that happens everywhere. I said I just want to make sure they are happy, and she said we are happy we are happy. Which is all wonderful! I am still going to keep checking tho and cleaning any poop up -- some animal is still pooping down there. Thank you everyone for your wonderful advice! AnitaEvery year shelters kill almost 5,000,000 cats, dogs, puppies kittens. Most were beautiful, loving creatures (even feral cats!) that died simply because they did not have a home. Every puppy or kitten born costs a shelter animal its life. Save lives, spay-neuter, support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) adopt for life! Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 23:24:42 -0700From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: OT: Neighbor threatens feralsTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org What a jerk! A little poop never hurt, and besides, who knows if it's the cats or not? I would definitely keep an eye out on this guy and I would report his threat to the ASPCA in case anything happens to the kitties. I'll be praying for them. Ginawendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anita,I'm so sorry. That stinks that your new neighbor isbeing a jerk. Saying you're going to kill an animalis very serious and cruel. Is it an option for you tospeak with the wife when he is not home? Maybe shedoesn't know that he did this. Also, could you talkto the ferals the next time you feed them and explainthe situation and tell them that this guys isdangerous. Maybe that would help. If this situationgets more serious, there are options, like calling ashelter to have the ferals trapped and moved tosomeplace safe, or calling the aspca on this guy. Prayers going out that his heart would soften and thatthe kitties stay out of his path. :)Wendy--- Stray Cat Alliancewrote: Do you believe this storyevery day, I feed my front yard and back yard cats (I love in a townhome attached on both sides)..and have done so since we moved into the City in 1998. Last May my elderly neighbor moved out (she was pet friendly and had volunteered at the Humane Society) and new neighbors moved in (no pets). Over the weekend, I was cleaning out my backyard house of straw from winter and the husband neighbor came over and said a cat was pooping in the landing of his basement steps. I said I feed only stray cats and you can't control where they go as you can't control the birds pooping where they want. He said you don't walk in bird poop. But in any case, I said to let me think about the situation as it never happened before. So I went in and got a plastic bag and cleaned up the poop as I didn't want any problems. Funny that noone ever pooped in our landing but ours smells a lot better - not that musty yuck smell. Then that night, in the middle of the night, I realized the one thing that changed was my husband put stone along the only grassy section in the backyard. In the morning, I asked my husband to move the stones as I figured that would probably make it stop if it was indeed a cat/s. Then, the door bell rings and my neighbor wants to speak to my husband. Of course, it was about the cats. My husband said it might not be a cat/s, there are skunks and possums. And just to put some wood out to block the cat/s or animal/s from going down the steps to the landing. Then the neighbor says if it doesn't
RE: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals -- good news
Wonderful! Sounds like this guy was just stressed out and overreacted. I hope you and your neighbors get along great now. What a relief! :) Wendy --- Stray Cat Alliance [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone, just wanted to give you an update on the neighbor situation. I was out back last night and saw my neighbor and told him I'd take care of any pooh issues and to let me know if he has any other issueshe said no no, that is okay. I have calmed down and am not mad at anyone. They are just animals. My wife saw the cat out back yesterday and it went out of the yardI said they are unowned kitties and are afraid of people and I don't let my cats outside. He said I know I know. His wife popped her head out of the window and said not to worry -- they are animals and that happens everywhere. I said I just want to make sure they are happy, and she said we are happy we are happy. Which is all wonderful! I am still going to keep checking tho and cleaning any poop up -- some animal is still pooping down there. Thank you everyone for your wonderful advice! Anita Every year shelters kill almost 5,000,000 cats, dogs, puppies kittens. Most were beautiful, loving creatures (even feral cats!) that died simply because they did not have a home. Every puppy or kitten born costs a shelter animal its life. Save lives, spay-neuter, support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) adopt for life! Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 23:24:42 -0700From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: OT: Neighbor threatens feralsTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org What a jerk! A little poop never hurt, and besides, who knows if it's the cats or not? I would definitely keep an eye out on this guy and I would report his threat to the ASPCA in case anything happens to the kitties. I'll be praying for them. Ginawendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anita,I'm so sorry. That stinks that your new neighbor isbeing a jerk. Saying you're going to kill an animalis very serious and cruel. Is it an option for you tospeak with the wife when he is not home? Maybe shedoesn't know that he did this. Also, could you talkto the ferals the next time you feed them and explainthe situation and tell them that this guys isdangerous. Maybe that would help. If this situationgets more serious, there are options, like calling ashelter to have the ferals trapped and moved tosomeplace safe, or calling the aspca on this guy. Prayers going out that his heart would soften and thatthe kitties stay out of his path. :)Wendy--- Stray Cat Alliancewrote: Do you believe this storyevery day, I feed my front yard and back yard cats (I love in a townhome attached on both sides)..and have done so since we moved into the City in 1998. Last May my elderly neighbor moved out (she was pet friendly and had volunteered at the Humane Society) and new neighbors moved in (no pets). Over the weekend, I was cleaning out my backyard house of straw from winter and the husband neighbor came over and said a cat was pooping in the landing of his basement steps. I said I feed only stray cats and you can't control where they go as you can't control the birds pooping where they want. He said you don't walk in bird poop. But in any case, I said to let me think about the situation as it never happened before. So I went in and got a plastic bag and cleaned up the poop as I didn't want any problems. Funny that noone ever pooped in our landing but ours smells a lot better - not that musty yuck smell. Then that night, in the middle of the night, I realized the one thing that changed was my husband put stone along the only grassy section in the backyard. In the morning, I asked my husband to move the stones as I figured that would probably make it stop if it was indeed a cat/s. Then, the door bell rings and my neighbor wants to speak to my husband. Of course, it was about the cats. My husband said it might not be a cat/s, there are skunks and possums. And just to put some wood out to block the cat/s or animal/s from going down the steps to the landing. Then the neighbor says if it doesn't stop he's going to kill them! Then my husband said he couldn't do that or he'd go to jail -- and my husband said then he didn't have time to argue about it and came in. Now, I am worried about the kitties! I would love to take still somewhat feral Mom cat (tho she lets me pet her) from the front inside but I have way too many cats and doubt she'd appreciate it. If we ever move, she is definitely coming. I am crossing my fingers and hoping this blows over. Thanks for listening, I know I am rather long winded! Anita Every year shelters kill almost 5,000,000 cats, dogs, puppies kittens. Most were beautiful, loving creatures (even feral cats!) that died simply because they did not have a home. Every puppy or kitten born costs a shelter animal its life. Save lives, spay-neuter, support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) adopt for
Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals -- good news
Thanks sweetie, I feel it and it's giving me hope. Stray Cat Alliance wrote: I'm sending you much white light for nice animal friendly neighbors! It makes things so much better all the way around. Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 10:43:28 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Neighbor threatens ferals -- good news To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org I'm thrilled to hear he has had a change of heart. I wonder what turned things around, but really, I don't care. Good vibes that he stays in his present state of mind toward the cats and you. Maybe his wife does have some influence on him. The house next door to me has a for rent sign in the window. I'm past the point of wishing for like-minded people to move in when the houses turn over, I just hope they aren't hostile and that if they do have pets they care for them. Maybe you guys could send some good energy my way? N
