Over-react much? I wasn't slamming shelters in the other thread. I realize many of them work very hard to place pets, even supplying dog obedience classes for them to make them more adoptable. The fact is they only have so much space, due to the behavior of other people and not because they're uncaring. The other post was about a feral cat that she stated is mean. I just felt that she should be aware that if she traps him, he likely won't find a home. You haven't changed my opinion about that.

I called rescues in our area about some feral cats and none of them would even return my calls because they're completely overrun. We also recently found a very beautiful, sweet and friendly young cat and had to beg the local no-kill shelter to take him. They have over 800 cats they can't place.

And no, I'm highly allergic to cats so I won't be adopting any. Not all of us are in a position to do that. Nor have I ever contributed to their overpopulation.

The cat may have been adoptable although homeless. We have gotten many toms and found homes for them. We can do so because of our resources, volunteers and the public included.

Nor have I ever contributed to their overpopulation.

People contribute to the cause of Animal Welfare in different ways. Your words are harsh and unhelpful.

You are just reading more into my post than I wrote. You can't guarantee that poster that the cat on her property will have a happy ending if she traps him. I resent the implication that I'm somehow harming animals by suggesting that he may not find a home. I'm through talking to you. You can find another target for your ridiculous rants.

Elly thanks for telling more about shelters. It isn't a cats fault that it is homeless and ended up having to fight and scrape for food. It is always a touchy subject when shelters are involved and I appreciate your input. It's my last resort but I may have to consider.

Good luck.

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This post was edited by trancegemini_wa on Wed, Mar 20, 13 at 12:39