JuneInMA's Blog

It never ceases to amaze me how many cruel people we have in this world. How anybody can hurt an animal is way beyond me. I don't know why each and every time I read a story like this I'm shocked. I shouldn't be. It happens all the time. I recently read an article that said cats are the most hated animal and the most abused in this country. They are also brought to the vet by their owners less than dogs. Cats get a bum rap as far as I'm concerned. I recently found out about someone's cat being shot. Yes I said shot. Right in the middle of the owner's street. Shameful that human beings can behave that way.

This was tough read. I have two cats and pretty sure I am the conversation of my family on how I treat them.

TheEliteOne, jonsmom,

Nothing wrong with loving your pets like you would your kids. Your posts only made me like you more than I already did. I have 3 cats myself (with new addition, Pocket) and I can't envision my life without them. These cats have their own bedroom, complete with cat condo, pillows on the floor to lay on, toys and their own a/c for the hot summer days. They are my BABIES and I love them to death and so does my husband.

This is a tough read for anyone that has compassion running in their veins and who would never think to hurt something defenseless, be it animal or human. I just had to post it because it's further proof that humanity has reached an all-time low. I just hope we resurface.

I definetely have stange cats. They want to go into the room with no a/c.

My older one is 15 and still in good health. I should see the doctor as much as my cats see their vet.

June, we should add losers like this to the list for the new tea party. And don't get me started on spoiling animals! Every damn animal in this house (1 cat, 1 dog, 1 tropical fish and 2 parakeets) is spoiled...I even spoil the ones that aren't technically mine. I'm a sucker that way.

I saw the picture in The Herald Enquirer (my pet name for it) and he is absolutely adorable. I hope he gets a good home with someone who will love him.

Good question, June. I think we need to form a secret society first...Might as well go by the history books, with a few modernizing tweaks!

Of course we'd need a secret password, June...And don't bother passing it out over the phone!

And once we find the bastard that did this, the next concern is doing something about increasing the penalty. 2 years in prison? What about this poor kitten who will probably be subjected to a lot more years of pain? Y'know, I was even thinking of adopting him, which goes to show you how much of a softie I am...I'm allergic to cats!

June, that's what allergy medication is for. It's not always pleasant for me, but I'm rewarded every time Cajun gets all lovey-dovey. I think she's just glad to be out of where she was! (And so am I, since I learned 8 months after I adopted her that someone living in the house she came from was abusing the animals.)

And keep writing to people about the stricter laws and databases...It's been proven that animal cruelty can be one of the signs of a budding serial killer. Although MA is very relaxed about animal cruelty, we aren't the only ones...A lot of states actually have far lighter sentences/fines than we do. (Of course, that whole refusing to protect kids thing isn't going to make our job here easy, but that's what getting loud is for!)

Thank you for rescuing her, Xantun. And I am ready to make a damn mess of noise about kids and animals in this state! When Michael Vick did what he did, the NFL, Nike, Topps and the Atlanta Falcons heard from me on a daily basis. I have never been so happy like I was when That One went to jail and got his career and reputation ruined.

Elite, I know you said one of your cats is 15. How old is the other one? What are their names?? :)