I feel that everything that is alive should be allowed to live it's life and if it comes into my orbit, I am then meant to assist it...
A recent example is that we have been feeding a stray cat, which I think is now pregnant...as I have already taken in two stray cats, I cannot afford another...so do I take her to the RSPCA, where they will probably put her down anyway...or let her have the kittens and they will all live a harsh life and breed many more kittens or abort the kittens and let her remain a stray that I feed daily...
Please... no psycho cat hater answers...
2006-10-19 00:02:44 · 14 answers · asked by avava9 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
You have a kind heart. I remember what Indira Gandhi said that "A nation is judged by the way it treats its animals" And you have done what you think is right. You were kind to the cat.You are worried about the kittens when they come out, but these animals have admirable survival techniques...Cats have nine lives, so don't worry ....they will survive and people like you will be there when things really get tough..
2006-10-19 00:22:10 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is nothing wrong with being compassionate towards animals, so long as you don't put yourself into danger by trying to assist. Since you've already stated that you cannot afford a third cat, indeed one that will soon have kittens, then that means that the cats will have to fend for themselves. Yet, there are more lives at stake here than just the cats.
Being that cats are predatory and if you are unable to feed these new arrivals, that means they will turn to their instincts for survival. Birds, rabbits, lizards and other small animals will now be subject to being killed and eaten by these cats. Indeed, the estimate is that one stray cat will kill nearly 5,000 wild birds over the course of its life.
In this case, I think it would be best to take the cat to the RSPCA. Another option would be to run an ad in your local paper and see if anyone is interested in a free cat.
Best of luck to you, whatever decision you make.
2006-10-19 00:14:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You haven't told us everything. Do you live in a house or in a flat? Do you live in the city or countryside?
If there is enough nature around, I say: let it breed as much as it likes. You don't have to feed all the kittens, they'll manage.
On the other hand, if you're in a city, it's uncivilized to create more stray cats, so you should give the cat to your boyfriend to dump it somewhere out of town. If it's really a stray cat, it will probably survive in the wild.
2006-10-19 00:12:31 · answer #3 · answered by miniaras 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no guarantee that the rspca will put down the cat so your making a pretty big assumption there. However you know for a fact that if you keep the cat you will definately not be able to take care of it. So the question is what is better the chance of a happy and healthy life or the guarantee of a life of neglect due to lack of options? Hope this helps its just my opinion :)
2006-10-19 00:28:10 · answer #4 · answered by natasha v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing you can do for that cat is take it to the RSPCA, who won't put her down immediately, if at all. They have veterinarians on staff to assist her and her kittens, will try to find a home for her and her kittens and insist on getting the whole bunch sterilized.
2006-10-19 00:11:29 · answer #5 · answered by auld mom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you kill mosquitos? What about Rats? What about cockroaches? What if you have head lice?
DO you REALLY think that you are meant to assist ALL life that comes within your orbit? What if you get tapeworm? Are you going to feed it extra tasty food?
And now ask yourself what is the difference between stray cat and a tapeworm?
2006-10-19 02:28:04 · answer #6 · answered by hq3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously in the case of your boyfriend there is a congenital defect. His Brain bone isn't connected to his compassion bone.
I do have a prescription for a cure however,,,Keep taking in stray cats, but remove the 2 legged "Stray" from your "Orbit"
Good On ya, for your efforts. I have offered "care" dozens of times in my life.
Steven Wolf
2006-10-19 01:08:01 · answer #7 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you decide arbitrarily what to do (ie, with all stray cats, or all living things) they maybe you are playing God. If you ASK God what to do in each instance, maybe you are listening to God.
By the way, if everything that is alive should be allowed to live, what do you eat?? Animals and plants are alive.
Food for thought. : )
2006-10-19 04:40:18 · answer #8 · answered by just me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything that is alive should be allowed to live, and everything that is alive should ultimately face its death.
We have a cat too. After years, that cat has already established its clan in our house. And sometimes its annoying.
It is the cats nature to breed kittens as many as possible because its most of it die before they reach their old age.
So, dont worry if they have to die. Its their nature. Cats wont go extinct because they have adapted to the environment. They'll keep on breeding.
I suggest that you take her to the RSPCA. Someday, you'll encounter another cat who you'd see who needs your care. And that time, you'll have $$ to care for it. Because its in your nature to care for cats
2006-10-19 00:15:47 · answer #9 · answered by jayp 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
So if you hadn't taken care of the cat would you have been accused of being Satan? Please! You did a good thing. The desire to help out other living things is not a character flaw, it is one of the things that makes you special.
I would ask your boyfriend what would happen if he was in an accident, confined to a wheelchair or had a debilitating disease. Would he rather you show him the same compassion and kindness you showed a stray cat or would he prefer you say, "Sorry, can't help you out today, it is not my turn to play God".
2006-10-19 00:15:31 · answer #10 · answered by Jen M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋