I was given two kittens a couple weeks ago, and they were going to be mousers for a barn.
One of them went missing, and the other was up in a tree hiding very far away from the barn. They never stray far at all from the barn. they are about 8 weeks old. It dissapeared between 12 midnight and 4am.
There has been a hawk flying around, which I suspect may have taken him.
Should I shoot the hawk? I don't like killing things, but in order to protect other animals, I will.
2006-10-11 09:24:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
its in the middle of 70 acres, and they always came/come running when they see or hear me.
2006-10-11 09:52:14 · update #1
Someone told me they watched a hawk snactch up their chiwawa dog, so I think it is capable.
2006-10-11 09:54:08 · update #2
If one of the cats is missing and one was up in a tree it sounds to us like something big and scary (to the cats) came onto your property.
Shooting at the hawks seems to us to be an absurd reaction to the circumstances. You don't know that hawks did anything to your cat, and you'd have no idea which hawk might be a logical suspect. Keep your gun locked up where it belongs, and start looking for FACTS about the disappearance of your cat.
He might be at a neighbor's house by now for all you know.
2006-10-11 09:40:21 · answer #1 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could have been any other animal that was the culprit as well.. one you don't see including coyotes, fishercats, bears, wolves, etc. If the other cat was up a tree, that leads me to believe that it wasn't the hawk, as a hawk could easily get a kitten in a tree.
That young the kittens should have been under more supervisory care. I would not take out your lack of care on the poor hawk. Sometimes animals wander off and will come back. Leave out some kitten food and water and see what happens.
2006-10-11 09:33:21 · answer #2 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not the hawks fault. He's living his life and doing what comes natural. I LOVE cats, and have 4 of them. I would be heartbroken if something happened to them. But nature is nature. Fish gotta swim, birds gotta eat. Don't take it out on the hawk. Instead try keeping the kittens safe somehow untill they are old enough to defend themselves against a hawk. A hawk wont even think about snatching a full grown cat. They know they will lose the battle.
2006-10-11 09:34:32 · answer #3 · answered by jw349 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suspect the hawk or a fox may have gotten him. Depending on you live Coyotes like to make a quick meal out of kittens also. I know it is illegal to shoot the hawk so do not get caught. The fox and Coyotes have you gun ready there is no law against that as they can carry rabies.
2006-10-11 09:27:43 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer R 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Before you go shotting ,make sure you know the law in the area in which you live.
Some cats like to disappear,and maybe they could be in someone Else's barn.
2006-10-11 09:37:12 · answer #5 · answered by rossj12003 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well did you put signs up for a missing cat in town. But if you are sure that a hawk took it buy another one.
2006-10-11 09:31:34 · answer #6 · answered by Spring 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
extremely permit her out! Cats shouldn't even bypass away the mummy till a minimum of 8 weeks, she desires a mom, now it is you. do not abandon her. She'll prefer to discover the fringe of the situation first, won't be close to you. yet interior days, will sleep close on your chest for nurturing.
2016-11-27 22:19:36 · answer #7 · answered by reader 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know how you feel i love kittens and when mine go missing like even for like 30 minutes i worry cuz i really care about animals mostly cats and dogs but especially kittens.
2006-10-11 09:28:36 · answer #8 · answered by hollister girl 101 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋