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Date Posted: 12:25:15 11/10/03 Mon
Author: Grim ,_,_)
Author Host/IP: 66.95.229.84
Subject: Grim's stoopid question of the day.

Kuzibah and I were leaving for work this morning when a three month old, grey and white kitten with a wound on her neck crawled out from under our hearse, mewling her head off. After many searches and phone calls (the SPCA cannot adopt out an injured animal) we were able to find a good home for "Snoopy." Of course we were a bit late for work after gathering her up and preparing a container for her.

What extent would you go to to help an animal or person left out in the cold or otherwise in need of 'serious' help? Should a different set of factors be considered for animals and people?

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[> I am a huge softy -- Pouncer, 12:52:39 11/10/03 Mon (156.80.140.134)

That cat would have been in my garage and quite possibly at the vet. We couldn't keep her ourselves because of allergies, but I would have asked everyone I know if they want a cat.

As for differences between animals and people - animals usually can't help themselves. If a person was hurt, I'd do what I could to get them to proper medical care but then my obligation would be over. Children can't protect themselves and I'd do what I could until the proper authorities were notified.

I'm glad you helped the kittycat. I hope she likes her new home and is happy there.


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[> Re: Grim's stoopid question of the day. -- wwolfe, 14:01:09 11/10/03 Mon (161.149.63.106)

I agree with Pouncer's answer. I'd add that people are more dangerous than animals, in that a person living on the street might have any number of pyschological or social problems that could cause him to pose a threat to the safety of me and my loved ones in a way that a stray dog or cat could never do. So for that reason, I'd have to exercise more caution with a person than an animal. Sad, but true.


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[> Re: Grim's stoopid question of the day. -- Mcookies, 00:30:09 11/11/03 Tue (152.163.252.226)

The cat I have now is one that was a stray who wondered into our house and decided she would stay. That was 16 years ago and she's been a joy ever since. She's one spoiled kitty and a princess beyond all belief.

I agree with Pouncer and wwolfe. Animals can't help themselves. I would do what I could for a person but usually you don't have to find a home for them or worry about where they're going to end up.

I knew a girl who was crazy about animals. She saw a stray dog by the side of the road. She stopped, grabbed the dog and and checked the collar. She then forced the dog into her car and drove the dog to his home; in the meantime, the dog threw up in her car. She returned the dog to the owner who was thrilled to have the dog back. Apparently the dog got out while they were repairing the fence. The interesting part of this -- the dog was a pit bull and my friend didn't have a clue.


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