I've been opening cans of tuna and leaving them on my porch for this kitten

**ACoochy** · 11-19-10, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by milwaukee mike

this is how brainwashed we are in this country NOT ONE PERSON has said that if you feel sorry for a homeless cat and want to provide it with food that you should feel sorry for a homeless person and want to provide him with food we treat our animals (at least the non-tasty ones) better in this country than our people

Valid point. With a cat or any animal for that matter you know there is no agenda attached and that you can take an animal on face value when it comes to traits such as trust and loyalty....
Almost every human being ive known above the age of 10 has some kind of hidden agenda and thus the innocence that appeals so much when looking at a 'non-evolved' animal becomes lost in translation when looking at a homeless person....Just my thoughts on subject...GL

**milwaukee mike** · 11-19-10, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by ACoochy

Valid point. With a cat or any animal for that matter you know there is no agenda attached and that you can take an animal on face value when it comes to traits such as trust and loyalty....
Almost every human being ive known above the age of 10 has some kind of hidden agenda and thus the innocence that appeals so much when looking at a 'non-evolved' animal becomes lost in translation when looking at a homeless person....Just my thoughts on subject...GL

sharp post

cats do have an agenda but it's not hidden. 1) they don't like people 2) they like food 3) if you give them food, they still don't like you but they will tolerate your existence

**ttwarrior1** · 11-19-10, 04:25 PM

expect a post like this with someone with a hockey avatar, . I'm almost homeless myself

**ttwarrior1** · 11-19-10, 04:25 PM

for you canadian or foreign people, almost does not mean Am or are or is

**crustyme** · 11-19-10, 08:18 PM

thanks for the pt!

such generosity deserves a reward.....

**The Seer** · 11-19-10, 08:34 PM

Originally posted by crustyme

leave a quarter next to the can. if its gone then you know which one took it

or a beer

**seaborneq** · 11-19-10, 08:47 PM

Originally posted by crustyme

leave a quarter next to the can. if its gone then you know which one took it

Originally posted by crustyme

leave a quarter next to the can. if its gone then you know which one took it

I love this.

**Shortstop** · 11-19-10, 09:05 PM

Without even hesitating, I'd take care of the cat before I took care of the homeless person!

**JohnGalt2341** · 11-19-10, 09:40 PM

Originally posted by starfire

not a good idea! I've done this before, it will lead to 4 or 5 cats waiting at your door

You are correct! "If you want a friend... just feed any animal" Summertime Rolls by Jane's Addiction.

**stevek173** · 12-03-10, 01:21 PM

Alright so last night I came home and saw some paw prints on my porch in the snow. I thought the little guy was RIP but no he is still strong.

So I was cooking up some chicken for myself, I cut some tiny pieces for him and put them in a small bowl. Also, as per our conversation here I put 2 shiny quarters on the side of the bowl. Well wouldn't you know it the bowl is licked clean and the quarters are there.

I'm gonna get this little fighter through this long, hard winter. The guy has been through and has some spirit, I like that. Can't take him in though, too many wires in here and he is a kitten.

**seaborneq** · 12-03-10, 02:20 PM

Originally posted by stevek173

Alright so last night I came home and saw some paw prints on my porch in the snow. I thought the little guy was RIP but no he is still strong.

So I was cooking up some chicken for myself, I cut some tiny pieces for him and put them in a small bowl. Also, as per our conversation here I put 2 shiny quarters on the side of the bowl. Well wouldn't you know it the bowl is licked clean and the quarters are there.

I'm gonna get this little fighter through this long, hard winter. The guy has been through and has some spirit, I like that. Can't take him in though, too many wires in here and he is a kitten.

That means the homeless guy is a poster. Leave 5 dollars besides the can of food next time.

**Doug** · 12-03-10, 05:17 PM

What is the cat supposed to do for shelter ?

Can you let in a garage or something ?

Freezing to death isn't a nice way to go.

**stevek173** · 12-03-10, 06:12 PM

i suppose i can let him in the basement theres just washer/dryer and furnace down there. Good point Doug.

**GELATINOUS CUBE** · 12-03-10, 06:20 PM

I-feed-stray-pitbulls.

One-almost-took-off-my-hand-ayer-with-some-carne.

**Doug** · 12-03-10, 06:25 PM

Originally posted by stevek173

i suppose i can let him in the basement theres just washer/dryer and furnace down there. Good point Doug.

soon to be a litterbox....

You can make him into a real outdoor cat, but winter shelter is needed.

**stevek173** · 12-03-10, 06:34 PM

haha right about the litterbox.

Yeah I'll start putting the food out behind the basement door and then after a couple of times I'll leave the door open a crack and the food inside I think. Good call man.

**tripleblack1705** · 12-03-10, 07:41 PM

funny story man

**shari91** · 12-03-10, 08:28 PM

My call is that by March 5, the girl will be history and Oscar will be a permanent resident upstairs.

**stevek173** · 12-03-10, 09:38 PM

Originally posted by shari91

My call is that by March 5, the girl will be history and Oscar will be a permanent resident upstairs.

Haha always the best Shari. I hope you aren't right this time.

The issue is....you pretty much always are

**pmidy88** · 12-03-10, 11:10 PM

amagine you see the cat and the bum sharing the can

**BobHarvey** · 12-03-10, 11:23 PM

Originally posted by stevek173

dumpster diving a few times and I wanted to help. That little guy is a ******* trooper. Now the part I am worried about is that I saw a homeless man diving through the dumpster as well.

So, he's what happened - Can 1 - Left it out, Tuna about 70% eaten the next morning. Left it out again. Can cleaned out completely, and it was moved to exactly in front of my door.

Can 2 I left out last night. No sign of it. Completely gone, I looked for it.

If I had to guess I would say night 1 - the kitten. Night 2 - I don't know wtf why exactly in front of my door. Can 2 - Homeless man took it. Maybe I will stay up late and keep an eye out him because sorry guy this is for the kitten, you had your chance to make a living as a man in this world, the kitten did not.

That's good stuff...no harm in helping the less fortunate critters. I'm a firm believer that it creates good karma.

**BChrisB** · 12-04-10, 12:01 AM

Keep doing what your doing, my uncle actually got a wild cat tame slowly but surely by feeding it the way you described. It didn't take too long before the cat came in the house and was quite comfortable. Next thing you know it was one of the most sociable cats I've ever seen. Let them chose their level of comfort which they will eventually do, it takes time but don't force the cat's trust.

**wtt0315** · 12-04-10, 12:23 AM

tuna is actually harmful to cats. it will cause kidney failure. i lost my cat after 7 years and i fed him tuna every day. him being 28 pounds didnt help but if the cat is homeless tuna is better then nothing