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Joyce Coomer: Sympathy for owner of a cat named Katie About feeding the neighbors' cats . . . I am guilty of this. I put out plenty of food for my cats, and since they don't always eat it all at one time, any neighbors' cats who are rambling around stop in for a meal -- ditto for the neighbors' dogs or pigs or horses or donkeys or goats or cows . . . animals seem to think that I'm the sole source of tasty food in the area. This goes for the wildlife also -- this summer the raccoons have taken to absconding with the dishes! - JOYCE COOMER Comments about: A cat named Katie By Joyce Coomer I know how this bereaved cat owner feels. She has my utmost sympathy. The loss of a beloved cat is harder on the cat's person than non-cat people could ever imagine. About feeding the neighbors' cats . . . I am guilty of this. I put out plenty of food for my cats, and since they don't always eat it all at one time, any neighbors' cats who are rambling around stop in for a meal -- ditto for the neighbors' dogs or pigs or horses or donkeys or goats or cows . . . animals seem to think that I'm the sole source of tasty food in the area. This goes for the wildlife also -- this summer the raccoons have taken to absconding with the dishes! Won't call neighbor's cat to come to my place However, I won't call for a neighbor's cat to come to my place, nor will I rename it unless it starts to spend most of its time around our house. I don't like to call for my cats to come home as I'm afraid they'll be dashing across the road, not watching what is going on, and get run over. Even though we live on a side road with light traffic, it only takes one time of inattention for a cherished pet to be needlessly killed. If you habitually feed your outdoor cats more than they'll eat, and see another cat eating the food, don't try to make that cat one of your pets. If it desires to move in, it will do so in its own good time. I have had several full grown cats take up residence at our house through the years, apparently because they felt the food was better or the lay of the land suited them better. One cat seems to want a new, or another home Currently, there is a gray tabby tomcat who is about at the point he'll be rubbing against my legs when I feed in the mornings. I don't know where he came from, but he has been well taken care of as his fur is lush and clean, and he is very talkative. He has been coming to the house just about all summer and while I talk to him, I've not made any moves to pet him nor tried to catch him. He goes up the driveway late in the afternoon, to where, I have no idea. If he wants to move in, that's fine, but I am not going to encourage him in any way. Animals are a wonderful thing to have in our lives. They love us, entertain us, and keep us connected with nature and all of her marvelous aspects. Please be aware of their needs and what can create hazards to their health and life, and hopefully someone else won't be grieving the loss of a beloved pet. This story was posted on 2014-08-25 19:24:15
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