Hi all,
I posted this morning about a pack of dogs killing a kitten and leaving it there, and asked for help on how to keep them away.. Im hopeful that they'll go away soon but still, I can't help but feel absolutely devastated.
I've had this feral cat colony for 4 years, and ive seen cats come and go, but until this last year i decided to actually care for them like they're all my pets. Some stay indoors, some spend nights in my garage, and the skittish cats stay outside. i am tryin to get them all fixed and socialized by the end of the year so i can finally have peace. I have been taking "attendance" everyday, analyzing every cats' behavior, and give extra attention to those cats i feel need it. I take every necessary precaution to keep them safe and healthy but last night at 2am i get shocked with 5 dogs coming into my backyard and attack my cats.. I shot at them with my air pistol, and see the poor kitten laying there lifeless.. I am heartbroken once again, and my anxiety has returned to harm my mental health. Even though this is the second time i've seen one of my cats get killed by dogs, i still cannot get over the fact that he passed away.. like he wasn't even one of the main cats i looked out for since it was skittish, but it did come inside to eat and meow at me b/c he trusted me and i'd pet him when i could, and he was only around for about 4 months or so. Regardless, i cared for him and i just can't get over the fact at how cruel life can be.. i picture myself being the cat in its last moments and it really breaks me.. i've lost so many cats and i always cry about it, but regardless, my mission continues
It would really mean everything to me to have your thoughts shared with me, despite being a 'university guy' as my dad says, i become an emotional wreck when it comes to losing my cats. I really want to learn how to be strong and not feel this way about the cats crossing the bridge
God bless and thanks in advance,
Uriel
I posted this morning about a pack of dogs killing a kitten and leaving it there, and asked for help on how to keep them away.. Im hopeful that they'll go away soon but still, I can't help but feel absolutely devastated.
I've had this feral cat colony for 4 years, and ive seen cats come and go, but until this last year i decided to actually care for them like they're all my pets. Some stay indoors, some spend nights in my garage, and the skittish cats stay outside. i am tryin to get them all fixed and socialized by the end of the year so i can finally have peace. I have been taking "attendance" everyday, analyzing every cats' behavior, and give extra attention to those cats i feel need it. I take every necessary precaution to keep them safe and healthy but last night at 2am i get shocked with 5 dogs coming into my backyard and attack my cats.. I shot at them with my air pistol, and see the poor kitten laying there lifeless.. I am heartbroken once again, and my anxiety has returned to harm my mental health. Even though this is the second time i've seen one of my cats get killed by dogs, i still cannot get over the fact that he passed away.. like he wasn't even one of the main cats i looked out for since it was skittish, but it did come inside to eat and meow at me b/c he trusted me and i'd pet him when i could, and he was only around for about 4 months or so. Regardless, i cared for him and i just can't get over the fact at how cruel life can be.. i picture myself being the cat in its last moments and it really breaks me.. i've lost so many cats and i always cry about it, but regardless, my mission continues
It would really mean everything to me to have your thoughts shared with me, despite being a 'university guy' as my dad says, i become an emotional wreck when it comes to losing my cats. I really want to learn how to be strong and not feel this way about the cats crossing the bridge
God bless and thanks in advance,
Uriel