Pikeslayer Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 About 40 minutes ago, I accidentally ran over a cat while backing up my driveway to the rear parking pad (big blind spot between back of the house, parking & garage). So, here's my dilemma & would be appreciative of some feedback or votes. After careful thought, I think I have it down to the following options (BTW, not a big cat, maybe 6/7 lbs tops) a: bury it 3 ft under with the other 'unfortunates'? b: attempt to locate owner?? I'm definitely leaning to plan a.
chris.brock Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 "try to be a better man" and find the owners, tell the truth, give them closure
Muskieman Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) A , cats shouldn't be left outside unless tied , like a dog . Not your fault .( nor the Cats ) Treat it as you would a Racaccoon. Edited November 5, 2015 by Randy from Sturgeon
Pikeslayer Posted November 5, 2015 Author Report Posted November 5, 2015 "try to be a better man" and find the owners, tell the truth, give them closure No doubt Chris. Challenge is, I know of three common cats from my immediate neighbours & it's none of theirs for sure. It's now dark & I don't think unknown neighbours would appreciate a random knock on the door. Further, I live right on credit valley & we get our fair share of wildlife scavengers. Can't leave the cat exposed??
chris.brock Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 I'm a pet guy, it's not your fault what happened though. If it was me, I'd put it in the chest freezer, post a few signs tomorrow, talk to a few neighbors, and hopefully you'll find the owner and take it from there.
porkpie Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 Put cat in bag, call animal control and report description and have them pick up the cat. If the owner is concerned about the cats whearbouts they will likely call animal control, if its a stray then thats the end of the story.
bare foot wader Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 by the sounds of it, no collar or tag, not too many people follow municipal cat licencing...my family never did, but we had indoor cats it's definitely not your fault, but the closure for the family/possibly a kid is a decent thing to do I had to return a dog on boxing day, that was rough watching 4 kids cry their guts out, but still better than leaving it roadside...
alexmedic Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 "try to be a better man" and find the owners, tell the truth, give them closure Well said. Cat lover or not, thank about the family. Especially if there is a child that would miss it.
DRIFTER_016 Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 Treat it as you would a Racaccoon. Clean it and cook it for dinner?
DRIFTER_016 Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 No doubt Chris. Challenge is, I know of three common cats from my immediate neighbours & it's none of theirs for sure. It's now dark & I don't think unknown neighbours would appreciate a random knock on the door. Further, I live right on credit valley & we get our fair share of wildlife scavengers. Can't leave the cat exposed?? Just leave it in the road on your way to work tomorrow!!! Someone will find it. Now it it was a dog...... Full page ads in all the newspapers, tv and radio spots........
chris.brock Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) I had to return a dog on boxing day, that was rough watching 4 kids cry their guts out, but still better than leaving it roadside... that's what I would do, and as a pet owner I hope others would do the same for me, closure Edited November 5, 2015 by chris.brock
woodenboater Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 possible the cat was chipped so taking it to animal control or humane society would be your best bet. and yes, there might be a family looking for closure. I have a friend whose dog has been missing for a week and change, she's still hopeful but she's realistic. she'd want to know either way
Pikeslayer Posted November 5, 2015 Author Report Posted November 5, 2015 Put cat in bag, call animal control and report description and have them pick up the cat. If the owner is concerned about the cats whearbouts they will likely call animal control, if its a stray then thats the end of the story. So, after a couple of drams of highland with my neighbour lawyer & with due consideration of the fact I would potentially admit that I ran over said owners beloved pet on my personal property, we decided on Porkpie's suggestion with a twist. I relocated the cat curbside on the nearest municipal intersection & called Animal Control. They filed a dispatch (non priority) for animal pick up. As PP suggested, if an owner filed a missing animal report, 'closure' will happen. If not, likely a feral/stray?
chris.brock Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) Clean it and cook it for dinner? My nephew and Kadri give the finger to Dave during the Dallas game (win) Edited November 5, 2015 by chris.brock
Acountdeleted Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 About 40 minutes ago, I accidentally ran over a cat while backing up my driveway to the rear parking pad (big blind spot between back of the house, parking & garage). So, here's my dilemma & would be appreciative of some feedback or votes. After careful thought, I think I have it down to the following options (BTW, not a big cat, maybe 6/7 lbs tops) a: bury it 3 ft under with the other 'unfortunates'? b: attempt to locate owner?? I'm definitely leaning to plan a. Use it for Muskie bait?
Big Cliff Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 So, after a couple of drams of highland with my neighbour lawyer & with due consideration of the fact I would potentially admit that I ran over said owners beloved pet on my personal property, we decided on Porkpie's suggestion with a twist. I relocated the cat curbside on the nearest municipal intersection & called Animal Control. They filed a dispatch (non priority) for animal pick up. As PP suggested, if an owner filed a missing animal report, 'closure' will happen. If not, likely a feral/stray? Sounds like the best solution to me.
mr blizzard Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 I am with Chris, it was important to try to find the owner for sure, however u go about it
doubleheader Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 By all means I like the suggestion to locate the owner. I had a cat once, she was the sweetest calico cat once she learned to trust me. She hated being inside because she was born wild. She would follow me all over the house and around the property just like a dog. And she was 8 lbs of whoop- ass on my lab. She used to love to sleep on my boat. One day she came up missing and I know that's on me but I really do wish I knew what happened to her.
netminder Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 easiest solution is to call animal services. maybe not as elaborately as you did, but knowing/assuming your lawyer-neighbour's mentality, you may face a lawsuit. At my house my wife insisted on installing a dog door because we're usually away from home ~10 hrs every day and that's too long to keep the dog cooped up inside. But a side effect of this is the cat is always outside and can easily escape the back yard. She's definitely not the only cat to roam the neighbourhood, although I don't think she goes much farther than the front yard or the long grass area behind the parking lot next door to hunt. I have a love hate relationship with this cat (mostly because it's a cat) and I'd be very upset if it was killed or ran over. But I would have a tough time blaming whoever did it, because as you found out (and I already know) cats are idiots and seemingly not smart enough to get out of the way when a car is rolling towards them. My wife, on the other hand... I probably would cover it up before she found out and tell her it ran away, just to save the headache.
Pikeslayer Posted November 6, 2015 Author Report Posted November 6, 2015 Happy Ending Animal Services contacted me late today to let me know that the cat was recovered and in fact it was 'chipped'. They will track down the owners and pass along the news. Did my humanitarian duty and happy with the outcome. Except for the cat of course.
spincast Posted November 6, 2015 Report Posted November 6, 2015 damn, just when I thought this thread would get a "hot" icon. Glad to hear it all turned out well - nothing like a dram or two and some time for self reflection,,,,,,,,
Meely Posted November 6, 2015 Report Posted November 6, 2015 What a Purfect Catastrophe! ......ahem... Meely
solopaddler Posted November 6, 2015 Report Posted November 6, 2015 Just leave it in the road on your way to work tomorrow!!! Someone will find it. Now it it was a dog...... Full page ads in all the newspapers, tv and radio spots........ So politically incorrect but you made me laugh. LOL! Glad to hear the issue was resolved.
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