If you knew of someone who does not take care of a kitten well at all..what would you do?? It's outside without food and water for days somtimes...should I take it to the spca? My heart breaks for it. I love animals and I want it to have a better life but I don't know what to do cause I don't want any friction or anyone knowing I took it to the spca if I decided to do that. Plz help...give me some advice on what to do...thanks everyone!
2006-09-10 10:21:20 · 26 answers · asked by oxygenO 6 in Pets ➔ Cats
Talk to the owner(s) expressing your concern about the kitten...If they still treat the kitten badly...report them to the SPCA. Your identity stays anonymous.
I will never fathom how anyone could treat a kitten that way. If they can't take care of it, put it up for adoption at a shelter.
2006-09-10 12:00:45 · answer #1 · answered by carledwards99andtonystewart20fan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a great question, and thank you for your concern. A kitten is just a baby and we don't let babies roam around outside do we?
I would try to talk to the owners first, with the hope that you can educate them. Just as above, they need to be made aware of the dangers of a cat (never mind a kitten!) being outdoors. It could be run over, a neighborhood dog or wild animal might consider it "lunch", it could catch a fatal disease. Kittens especially cannot forage for their food and water. If you are tactful and kind, perhaps they will reconsider their current methods of ownership.
If NOT - it's time to go into second gear! Warn them that mistreating an animal is against the law, and they will be reported for cruelty. To heck with the friction. Is it worth sacrificing an innocent kitten's life for that? Call humane societies to ask for help. The police may also help too. If you're a juevenile, please have your parents, preferably your dad, help you! Investigate to see if there are kitty rescue or no-kill agencies that will help.
If you don't receive the expected response from the appropriate agencies, and the owners are doing nothing, I personally would resort to helping the kitten "disappear" to someone who will treat it kindly. Vets often have clients who recently lost a pet and might be very interested in taking in a helpless, neglected kitten.
2006-09-10 18:09:42 · answer #2 · answered by Ragdoll Kitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do it! If they don't feed or water it, take it there and give it a chance for a new home. I was in the same situation with a neighbor's dog, and a friend of mine wanted it. I guess you could say I stole the dog and gave it to my friend. This was 8 years ago, and my friend still has her dog, and loves her. I know I did the right thing, because my neighbor was starving this poor dog. Take the poor kitten to the spca!
2006-09-10 17:28:20 · answer #3 · answered by GirlsRGamers2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
was this one time I was taking a walk down my road and there were three cats tied up to a tree. They were all tangled and had no food or water. I called animal control and they came and ticketed the owners. Alot of people do not realize they are not caring for there animals the right way. Ma bey in your situation I would leave a letter on their door saying if they did not start taking care of there cat that you will call animal control and they will get an animal abuse ticket. Depending on where you live it is probably a misdemeanor still. but a ticket will cost alot more than a bag of cat food!!
2006-09-10 17:27:45 · answer #4 · answered by sr22racing 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the human society don't worry you will remain anonymous and report the neighbours for animal abuse. They will either warn them to take better care of the kitten or take the kitten away, they will call you after they leave and tell you what was done and if they just gave them a warning then they will ask you to notify them again if the kitten is still being abused so they can take it away and find a new home for it! You would be doing the right thing!!! That poor kitten cannot speak for itself you have to do it for the poor thing :Good Luck and PLEASE call !!!
2006-09-10 18:47:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would confront the owners and tell them that you feel that the kitten isn't receiving adequate care.....maybe offer to take it off of their hands if they can't take care of it....if you get it, you can give it a good home or find someone else to.....but don't stand around and let this keep going on, try to work it out yourself i don't think the spca is necessary
2006-09-10 17:30:07 · answer #6 · answered by Lini 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
call animal protection they can deal with the situation plus there not meant to say who called them so it shouldnt cause friction. but do u really want friends who treat animals so bad??? this kitten needs ur help it cant do it itself. or take it to spca and make it look like the cat ran away.
2006-09-10 18:06:27 · answer #7 · answered by mrs nevz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to find a family who will adopt it first, then go take it. The family it has now probably won't even notice, or they'll think it ran away.
If you can't find a family first, decide if it would truly be better off at the shelter. If it's a cute, younger kitten, it'll probably get adopted right away. Older cats have a harder time.
Or, maybe you can be a foster parent to the cat while you look for a home for it. Go to www.craiglist.org and post for free under "Free" or "Pets."
2006-09-10 17:32:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd call the SPCA and see if they can help. Or ask if you can borrow a cage trap to catch the cat which may be sick or diseased. Don't get bit trying to catch it.
Hardware stores will sometimes have trap/cages you can rent from them too to catch live animals.
The SPCA should be able to handle this for you though.
Blessing to your kind heart for your Kitty Love.
Good luck.
2006-09-10 17:30:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call the spca...in the meantime maybe take that poor kitty some water and food, and if you can provide a better home for it take the animal yourself since you are already familiar with it.
2006-09-10 17:28:08 · answer #10 · answered by karastin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋