Stray cat - Part three =^.^=

Oct 01, 2009 08:36

Part One
Part TwoGot home last night and took the kitty over to the animal shelter. They took my id-information and started logging in the cat. The nice lady at the shelter scanned it for a microchip. Apparently, the kitty was a boy, four years old, and his name was Romeo (no surprise, with how loving he was). He belonged to a person named Kenneth ( Read more... )

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samiitiger October 1 2009, 14:26:54 UTC
Absolutely you did. I would've done the same thing, honestly.

*hugs*

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stormdog October 1 2009, 14:33:49 UTC
I think you absolutely did the right thing. I try to do the same when I see a dog wandering around. To be honest, when I see a cat outside, I often assume that it's a cat that is allowed by its owner to wander outside, or that it's a feral cat. Maybe I'm just used to the idea of people allowing cats outdoors (even though my family never has), and dogs just seem more urgently in need of help to me when I see them.

But I absolutely think it's awesome of you to see a cat and want to help out and hopefully get him back with the person or people who love him or her. That's awesome of you!

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diamondmx October 1 2009, 16:29:56 UTC
Of course you did the right thing.
If it didn't have a collar, then outdoor cat or not it looks and acts like a lost cat.
And it's good to hear the shelter was so positive about the cat's options even if the owner proves unhelpful.
Also, isn't dumping pets illegal or something?

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arazia October 1 2009, 16:37:28 UTC
Also, isn't dumping pets illegal or something?

Yes. I believe it's a misdemeanor. I'm not sure what level misdemeanor, though. The pet owner can be charged for animal cruelty, and if the animal is turned in to a shelter, can be charged civilly for the costs incurred by the shelter while housing the pet, including vet bills, etc.

However, I don't think most shelters have the time/lawyers to actually persue these people in court. And, the law states that if the person made a 'reasonable effort' to find the lost pet, that they aren't liable. That's why people drive out into the boonies and drop off their pets, then claim they 'looked' for them. Gotta love loopholes.

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catboymercutio October 1 2009, 19:38:59 UTC
Didn't know he lived 6 miles away until /after/ the fact >.>

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rayvenwolffe October 1 2009, 18:39:59 UTC
I think you dun good! But then, Lookat Reese XD I'm a little biased hehe. But, yeah, I am sure kittykins will find himself a home, whether it't the original one, or a new one :3

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