Human Society question about Cats?

[danibbler]

You are right on both counts. I am shocked that these two species of native Canadian animals were not able to withstand the cold.

Interesting how you ignored all the other posts in the meantime. You do know that the domestic cat is not native to Canada right?

 

[tboy]

I'd be interested in what the HS says also. But one thing that does worry me: is the "cage" aspect. A cage per se doesn't offer ANY protection from the elements and a cardboard box with a blanket it in won't do a damn thing.

I knew a farmer who kept rabbits outside during the summer in cages but as soon as the colder weather came, he moved them into the barn.

As for the strays, a garage is totally different than a cage. Now if you were saying they slept in the bushes, then I'd say it's a good comparison.......

 

[hunter001]

I'd be interested in what the HS says also. But one thing that does worry me: is the "cage" aspect. A cage per se doesn't offer ANY protection from the elements and a cardboard box with a blanket it in won't do a damn thing

I will assume you never have seen an outdoor rabbit cage.

An outdoor rabbit cage usually has a wire part where the bunnies shit and play, if it is an all weather rabbit cage, it will have another part attached which is enclosed where you put the nesting material. (Like a dog house with and fenced in dog run on a miniature scale.)

Like this

It could use some upgrades like a cat door, ... If you put it out of the wind, put in some straw, ... It isn't luxury and I would not recommend it but the cat really isn't going to come to any harm if it has been acclimatized to to cold.

 

[HT_Bob]

Personally i do not like cats, well not in my house anyway. I do like Cougars, Bobcats, etc... Big Cats are Cool!

In the food chain, domestic cats are dog food.

 

[snowleopard]

Personally i do not like cats, well not in my house anyway. I do like Cougars, Bobcats, etc... Big Cats are Cool!

In the food chain, domestic cats are dog food.

Ah, what about snowleopards? I'm hurt ...

Don't mind being outside in the winter, but I do get cold feet from time to time ... not crazy about the cage part though.

Seriously, left to their own survival skills, most animals will find a way to keep warm ... it's the cage part that bothers me.

 

[Cycleguy007]

Personally i do not like cats

WHAT?! You don't like PUSSY! You're in the wrong place then my friend!

 

[tboy]

Hunter: please re-read my post, if I knew a farmer that kept rabbits, I'd say that yes, I've seen rabbit cages but that picture you posted? that's a fricken hotel compared to the ones I've seen.

The ones I've seen (as many who view animals as simply "food") were basically the open wire mesh part with a piece of plywood as a roof.

 

[hunter001]

Hunter: please re-read my post, if I knew a farmer that kept rabbits, I'd say that yes, I've seen rabbit cages but that picture you posted? that's a fricken hotel compared to the ones I've seen.

The ones I've seen (as many who view animals as simply "food") were basically the open wire mesh part with a piece of plywood as a roof.

Since the OP didn't specify what type of cage the cat was being kept in we both made assumptions. You indicated a low end cage I assumed that cage that was designed for weather or the cat would already be dead.

Since we don't really know it is just speculation at this point. If the cat is being kept in a basic wire cage exposed to the weather the OP should call "Animal Control" right away.

 

[Lou Siffer]

I did some research..........

 

[centurygirl]

I know someone in the neighborhood that keeps their Cat in a cage in the backyard with some rabbits during the winter time. This is not a farm a normal neighborhood. I find this inhumane since it is a Cat and should not be treated this way in winter conditions. Shouldn't a Cat be indoors if it is indeed a pet and not a stray cat? I heard they bring him indoors every so often but not permanently.

I know dogs are sometimes kept in a dog house in the backyard but Cats?

I was going to call the Humane Society on them for cruelty to animals!

Does anyone else think this is wrong?

It does not sound right with the cat and the rest of the animals, i say call animal control and ask them and also call the humain soceity and see what they say.