I’ve read same story from different GS owners: they go for walk. GS hears lost kitten crying in brush/woods & rushes over. Sit down. Owner says Ok you found but we can’t take home. GS refuses to move. At all. Defiant. After much time owner has no choice but to bring home kitten.
As someone who grew up running a kennel and having cats, I can confirm those are some good pups. The fact you can see the one goes over to the bowl and is trying to signal for food while paying attention to the kitty, means they know the cat is hungry and expect the person to some bring food for them.
Also I didn't notice the first time. But the cat does the happy curl with the end of it's tail when it goes over to the bowl and dog. Meaning it feels safe and trusts the dog. So either it knows these dogs, or they've been very calm and non-threatening enough to get the cat's trust. Which again is a sign of some really good puppers.
Looks more like old injuries/potential ear mites/some other medical problem that may make them "seem" that way. Body language is completely different. Sitting with their spine exposed to the dogs, even getting up and approaching to bump up against one with a curl to the tail, meowing to the person of the household while getting a teensy bit closer to them in greeting. That's all relaxed and happy cat behavior. They'd be in a corner balled up and staring or making a break for it otherwise.
The back 2 watched that cat absolutely body the first one and are scared shitless, the lead dog and the cat now both have respect for each other and the dog is like we must feed new brother.
Well fed, not shy, used to dogs... that cat belonged to someone not too long ago. Put a pic of it on the usual sites, chances are someone is missing it.
I do agree about posting, but there is a huge amount of strays that come from people moving and kicking the cat out of the house, and other forms of abandonment. This comes from being in a rescue for 10 years. Many places require you to put the cat on strayhold, where I am at that means 1 week at the shelter. If you do take in a stray, be certain to check for ear mites and get dewormed.
Probably still is. I'm annoyed at the prevalence of people who will show a picture of a cat that's clearly someone's pet, call it "a stray" and proceed to brag about how they feed it until it moves in.
Most likely neighborhood cat started as a house cat, then someone moved and kicked it out. Cats that are friendly are ones that have good experiences with people before 4 months, after that is basically impossible to deferral a cat. I call those cats feral by nature, and ones feral due to circumstance as feral by trauma. This comes from being in a rescue for 10 years.
One of my friends moved about a month ago. There’s a local cat in her neighborhood that is very friendly.. Last night she posted a video of her finally allowing the cat to come inside. I have congratulated her on her new pet.
All that adult males i've ever had neutered lost the jowls for the most part. It takes awhile though. Didn't loos them completely but like 80% reduction.
Yep! TNR programs will clip the tip of the ear so they know it's already been dealt with and is good to be rereleased right away if it's healthy enough.
It's a common practice in any place where strays/street cats are common enough that they're just released back to the streets when the vet's treated them. The notch tells other vets/people "this cat has already been spayed/neutered and cannot reproduce", so they don't waste time catching it only to find out it's already fixed.
It's done in spay/neuter+release programs and on outdoor cats! My cats had the ear tip clipped since they live in the barn as mousers to protect the feed and can't wear collars for safety reasons since we have coyotes and foxes. If someone finds them and brings them in, it tells vets that they have already been spayed/neutered, AND had important vaccinations done. Some vaccines need to be done again after a while of course, but with how looked-after our cats look, it could mean they're updated.
I came into this knowledge the hard way. We trapped a tabby for spay and release at an apartment complex I used to work at. They tipped her ear when they let her go. A couple weeks later we trapped the same tabby and did not realize she was a repeat visitor... because they never told us to look for the tipped ear. The vet school thought, they had not taken enough ear to be seen. She got another free meal, but was missing the top 3rd of her ear when the let her out again. Poor baby.
No Problemo! You see cats like that mostly in areas, that are already having problems with cat populations, I just know that because of social media. Where I life we dont really have a lot of strays, so I have never seen that in real life. I actually dont know, how they do it with stray dogs, to be honest.
kingbobsfanner
The last dog, "What'd she say?"
slidewhistlesymphony
"Feed me, you fool! I've already pulled one over on these dogs!"
taself
there's no sound :( that cat has had a rough life by the looks of him.
SirChadwellHeath
Cat: "I can't help noticing than my food bowl is empty"
pr3viso
"Help. I've been taken hostage by a pack of dogs"
madcatii
The cat: "I run this place now, kid." *drags a cigarette*
MachineInterface
That's one bold kitty to just hang out with three much bigger dogs.
JiffyGee
Dogs: but…but mom…they don’t have a home, or treats, or squeakies…please? Please can they stay?
anerdwithaknife
"We never thought we'd get this far what do we do next?"
malachilenomade
"Hey! We found a friend! Can they stay over tonight? And tomorrow night? And and and..."
Ritawho
"I was told there would be food"
Thornaxe
In my experience the old grizzled Tom cats are the HAPPIEST cats when they get scritches.
Merky600
I’ve read same story from different GS owners: they go for walk. GS hears lost kitten crying in brush/woods & rushes over. Sit down. Owner says Ok you found but we can’t take home. GS refuses to move. At all. Defiant. After much time owner has no choice but to bring home kitten.
KnockIt0ff
Aww the first dog showing the kitty the water bowl
GWJYonder
Looks to me like an empty food bowl. And the dog is saying "my friend is hungry, can you put some food out for them?"
z3253304
I wish to play with the small angry dog
MutteringMisanthrope
Marc ANTONY!!!...............
Graayle
“They said there was food. Well where is it!”
ForrestDwellingDonkey
That cat let your dogs away with some shit and lead them home
fruplesnap
Reminds me of when you're a kid and you send your friend in to ask your parents if they can stay, thinking it will be harder for them to say no
GrenithTheSkald
As someone who grew up running a kennel and having cats, I can confirm those are some good pups. The fact you can see the one goes over to the bowl and is trying to signal for food while paying attention to the kitty, means they know the cat is hungry and expect the person to some bring food for them.
GrenithTheSkald
Also I didn't notice the first time. But the cat does the happy curl with the end of it's tail when it goes over to the bowl and dog. Meaning it feels safe and trusts the dog. So either it knows these dogs, or they've been very calm and non-threatening enough to get the cat's trust. Which again is a sign of some really good puppers.
HappyGobo
I love the part when the third Shepherd shows up. The second one looks like he needs some joint medication.
VinnyVeritas
If the dogs approved then you gotta AT LEAST feed it !
lurkerthatoccationallywantstocomment
Can we keep him dad? Last dog
ChiliBeef
*Can we keep him, Dad?
mrsdowneyjr
"did he say yes?"
VendyMoviePrincess
Safest cat in the world.
pddeeksha11
JohnWickdidnothingwrong
So they sent the cat in first? Because if anything it looks like the cat brought the dogs home.
IshkaM
Congeatz, you are now owned by a cat
eetsumkaus
As are their 3 dogs
davidseavey726
That cat looks a little upset
N9inb0x
Looks more like old injuries/potential ear mites/some other medical problem that may make them "seem" that way. Body language is completely different. Sitting with their spine exposed to the dogs, even getting up and approaching to bump up against one with a curl to the tail, meowing to the person of the household while getting a teensy bit closer to them in greeting. That's all relaxed and happy cat behavior. They'd be in a corner balled up and staring or making a break for it otherwise.
davidseavey726
Thank you looking now I see
PassionAggressive
The back 2 watched that cat absolutely body the first one and are scared shitless, the lead dog and the cat now both have respect for each other and the dog is like we must feed new brother.
icouldntthinkofabetterusername2
“Can we keep it?”
KnightWhoSaidNi
"Can I haz home?"
mydamnkidsdontthinkimfunny
*I can haz home?
cyberimg
Sure, but if it pukes on the carpet, your cleaning it up. All 3 dogs simultaneously: DEAL.
dReDone
*silent group whisper celebration intensifies*
icouldntthinkofabetterusername2
It’s all going according to plan.
dootdootfloop
I keep catching my dog with voles or mice the cats bring in . He sneaks away with them and eats them 😫
HappyGobo
Caught my gsd with a squirrel... Not sure who caught it since I saw him catch a chipmunk once.
neuronicle
Well fed, not shy, used to dogs... that cat belonged to someone not too long ago. Put a pic of it on the usual sites, chances are someone is missing it.
SciencePetsComputers
I do agree about posting, but there is a huge amount of strays that come from people moving and kicking the cat out of the house, and other forms of abandonment. This comes from being in a rescue for 10 years. Many places require you to put the cat on strayhold, where I am at that means 1 week at the shelter. If you do take in a stray, be certain to check for ear mites and get dewormed.
eggmuffin
Probably still is.
I'm annoyed at the prevalence of people who will show a picture of a cat that's clearly someone's pet, call it "a stray" and proceed to brag about how they feed it until it moves in.
ChuckleVoodooist
Could be a neighborhood cat. We've got a couple on my street that no one owns but everyone feeds.
SciencePetsComputers
Most likely neighborhood cat started as a house cat, then someone moved and kicked it out. Cats that are friendly are ones that have good experiences with people before 4 months, after that is basically impossible to deferral a cat. I call those cats feral by nature, and ones feral due to circumstance as feral by trauma. This comes from being in a rescue for 10 years.
mrsdowneyjr
Or isn't
TheOneTrueZippy8
This is a cat that has seen some shit.
Selerox
He looks like a whisky man.
KittenInside
You should see the other guy.
SirRichardOfHead
Or what's left of him.
DaveSamsonite
SirSmurfalot
Poor baby. He needs a home.
Bigblackdick69
DaveSamsonite
This was literally my first thought!
sircowdog
And yet still seems gentle and kind.
digigypsy
Probably some doggy style and blackmailed the dogs to take him/her to the palace for some nice food
Whatdoyousaytoanicecupoftea
Three Alsatians...
geraltofriva
He looks like he's already fed up with your shit. After five minutes.
titoitoi
"They said there's be food"
pareidoliaperson
So dos I gets any food around here or whats?
PineappleLoopsBroether
Little bibby had a home and something happened. He’s not used to being an outside kitty. Hims misses his fambly.
SirSmurfalot
And is obviously used to controlling dogs. I hope he got adopted.
FishieStardust
It's spayed/neutered at least (notch on the ear). More like that cat brought the dogs home - it'll be in charge soon enough
amarie911
One of my friends moved about a month ago. There’s a local cat in her neighborhood that is very friendly.. Last night she posted a video of her finally allowing the cat to come inside. I have congratulated her on her new pet.
hhggg3000
It can happen from frostbite too, which may have damaged the other ear as well. My rescue has lil nubby ears from frostbite, but he’s still adorable.
apepi
That might be a raggedy ear from fighting. That looks like a jowly unneutered male to me.
TheFakeCraigFerguson
He may still be fixed. If he was cought after he got jowly he won't lose them just cause they fixed him. Hell remain and stinky jowly boy.
apepi
All that adult males i've ever had neutered lost the jowls for the most part. It takes awhile though. Didn't loos them completely but like 80% reduction.
TheOneTrueZippy8
"Jowly unneutered male"...... I know a few folk like that.
TheRicM
Really? They notch the ear when they do that? I never knew that
TheFakeCraigFerguson
Yep! TNR programs will clip the tip of the ear so they know it's already been dealt with and is good to be rereleased right away if it's healthy enough.
Rogahar
It's a common practice in any place where strays/street cats are common enough that they're just released back to the streets when the vet's treated them. The notch tells other vets/people "this cat has already been spayed/neutered and cannot reproduce", so they don't waste time catching it only to find out it's already fixed.
N9inb0x
It's done in spay/neuter+release programs and on outdoor cats! My cats had the ear tip clipped since they live in the barn as mousers to protect the feed and can't wear collars for safety reasons since we have coyotes and foxes. If someone finds them and brings them in, it tells vets that they have already been spayed/neutered, AND had important vaccinations done. Some vaccines need to be done again after a while of course, but with how looked-after our cats look, it could mean they're updated.
baals
Your a good person
SirSmurfalot
Notch, or cut off the tip of the ear in some places. The notch is less invasive to the cat in my opinion.
TheRicM
Thanks for the info!
SirSmurfalot
I came into this knowledge the hard way. We trapped a tabby for spay and release at an apartment complex I used to work at. They tipped her ear when they let her go. A couple weeks later we trapped the same tabby and did not realize she was a repeat visitor... because they never told us to look for the tipped ear. The vet school thought, they had not taken enough ear to be seen. She got another free meal, but was missing the top 3rd of her ear when the let her out again. Poor baby.
Valkyyria
Either a Notch or they clip one of the ear tips. Mostly comes from those Neuter and release things.
TheRicM
I see. Thanks for the info! My family has always kept dogs, so I don't know much about cats. I appreciate it!
Valkyyria
No Problemo! You see cats like that mostly in areas, that are already having problems with cat populations, I just know that because of social media. Where I life we dont really have a lot of strays, so I have never seen that in real life. I actually dont know, how they do it with stray dogs, to be honest.