Cats, kittens and dogs looking for new homes

[kieran]

I love cats (not attention seekrs like dogs, and independent, which I like), but we haven't got one as they are not good for other wildlife in gardens. Christmas 2 years ago we got two rabbits, brother male argente brun rabbits from a recue home in South London (Mitcham way I think). As they were identical we named them tom and jerry. Sadly 2 weeks ago both escaped from our garden and only one returned 2 days later. The other one is 'missing'. The remaining brother is a bit depressed so we need to get another rabbit.

[Amy]

I like both cats and dogs. Ride through Nonsuch Park and you have to stop and say hello to all the mutts. I grew up with dogs - one we had for 18 years after he was found outside the neighbouring butchers As he could have been as old as five at the time we found him he was a very lucky, long lived dog.

As for cats, they're companions but traditionally their main job was pest control which is why many of the ferals are rehomed at places like stables.

[jon avery]

I agree on that one, they are good for killing mice and rats which i do hate

[Wal]

I too grew up with and love both cats and dogs. Dogs offer loyalty and have that infectious, bounding lust for life but are quite high maintenance, while cats can be aloof and selfish, but also very affectionate (when it suits them) and can be downright hilarious to watch. We only have a cat at the moment, a tortoiseshell we got from Battersea Dog's Home and she, like all cats, is a real character.

Kieran's got a point about cats not being great for garden wildlife - I've read that domestic cats have decimated urban bird populations - but my cat is just too lazy (and a little bit overweight!) to bother the neighbourhood bird life, for which I'm relieved.

I believe that pets help make a house a home and that they enrich your life. Let one of these furry dudes into your house and your heart and you won't regret it.

[Snoop Doug]

[quote="Amy"]I'm sickened by the fact that some of these animals were just abandoned because their owners needed to cut back on something in the recession

[quote="Snoop Doug"][quote="Amy"]I'm sickened by the fact that some of these animals were just abandoned because their owners needed to cut back on something in the recession

[Snoop Doug]

[quote="jon avery"]But we could now open an even bigger box, whilst on the subject of irresponsible dog owners which i agree there are some, how about the irresponsible parents who let under 16 year olds room the streets after 10pm drinking doing drugs etc, under age sex which produces 15 year old mothers pushing prams and lose their education etc, Oooooo could go on for ages

[Alex P]

Amy,

[quote]As for cats, they're companions but traditionally their main job was pest control which is why many of the ferals are rehomed at places like stables.

[Mike I]

[quote="kieran"]As they were identical we named them tom and jerry. Sadly 2 weeks ago both escaped from our garden and only one returned 2 days later. The other one is 'missing'. The remaining brother is a bit depressed so we need to get another rabbit.

[Jon H]

My ex got our cats.
Now she has to explain why she's got a cat named Deeley.

[jon avery]

A mate of mine who owned a pub in Woolwich had a dog called Deefa, when asked why the unsual name he replied it was called Deefa as in D for dog (true story)

[Amy]

I'll let Graham explain about his two cats and their names.

I would be a whole lot more depressed if it wasn't for the fact that I come home to a furry friend who's happy to see me (even if it's only cupboard love) and I agree with Wal - animals make a home and teach children about a lot things like responsibility and consequences - as in 'pull that cat's/dog's tail and you'll end up with claws/teeth somewhere' - well maybe not quite the teeth but at least a snap.

Jon, I can see why you're like you are, having lost custody of the cat...

[quote="Mike I"][quote="kieran"]As they were identical we named them tom and jerry. Sadly 2 weeks ago both escaped from our garden and only one returned 2 days later. The other one is 'missing'. The remaining brother is a bit depressed so we need to get another rabbit.