Neutering a cat??

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John White

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We live in the country and as a result our house seems to be the favorite place for people to drop off cats. In our area the local shelters are a "no kill" and they wont take stray cats. I have even found one frozen in a dumpster. (we live close to the recycling area) We have taken in 5 cats, had them all neutered and shots. They are wonderful pets. But a couple of months ago another one showed up and is really a nice cat. He is a male and has a notch cut in his ear, like they do when they neuter one. He does not chase the other two females but he does to have his testicles. One male cat we had neutered, every thing was cut off, another one still has his pouch. I guess they just cut his testicles out and left the bag. Is it possible to neuter one and not take his testicles out. Like a vasectomy?. If we keep him we will have to take him to get his shots, could a vet tell? Last year a small kitten showed up and it looked like some one had poured gasoline on his rear and set it on fire. We took it to the vet but they really didn't want to help much. We kept it for a few days, it was the nicest kitty, it begin to get infected with maggots and were eating it alive, though we were treating it. It I had to kill it, I buried it under a maple tree at my shop and named him "happy" because he bought happiness into our life for the short time he was here.
 
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Hi John,

It sounds to me like you need to make some connections at an area cat rescue. Explain your position as a "dumping ground" for unwanted pets and tell them that you'd like to partner with them to help these poor creatures out. They'll have a network of veterinarians that can provide much-discounted (or free) assessments and treatment, and they'll help to get them adopted out into homes where they'll be cared for. Try to find one that is foster-based. We recently fostered a kitten and all that energy was a neat reminder of how fun it is to have one around.
 
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There is a special place in a not-so-good place in the afterlife for people who dump their pets. That is really low.

You are nice to look out after those animals.

MoKelly
 
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We have had our cats neutered and it seems like they left its sack. A cat vasecotomey? I find that funny for some reason but I think the idea is to get away from the male hormones so they are less aggressive and don't spray all over everything.

I think every body that lives in the country ends up with a dumped pet at some time or other. I'm not a big pet person but I just hate the idea of people dumping them. Our local shelter does keep them a few weeks and then has them put to sleep if they don't get adopted. I did some work at the place once and they brought back garbage bags full of dead cats and dogs and put them in the dumpster. I tell you that just about broke my heart seeing that.
 
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We live about ten miles outside a college town. Up until the college prohibited large pets - dogs/cats - we would get dumped on every spring. That cute puppy brought to school during fall quarter became a problem in spring quarter.
 
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We are lucky to have a "free" clinic nearby. All cats that end up here, get to go there and also get their shots.

We always make a donation.

As suggested, call the local vets and animal shelters for the clinics, maybe they offer a time, or just offer the services.
 
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The penalty for dumping a pet should way more serious than a small fine, like time in jail, But that will never happen. What if you had to buy a license and a corresponding implant tag to get a pet to take home? If the pet were ever found abandoned then the former owner could be prosecuted for cruelty.
Cat owners should be required to neuter their cat pets unless they are registered breeders operating a bona fide kennel, the way it is for SPCA sheltered dogs.

People should not have be told to love their pets, nor that having a pet is a commitment for the lifetime of the pet. A pet's life is as important to the pet as your life is to you. If you cannot keep your commitment to your pet, then you ABSOLUTELY must make humane arrangements for the pet. You cannot divorce or cast off a pet without a consequence anymore than you should do that to a child or a spouse. If you cannot accept that, then you should not get a pet. Pets are for loving, and loving is a commitment, people! Got it? :dog:
 
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The penalty for dumping a pet should way more serious than a small fine, like time in jail, But that will never happen. What if you had to buy a license and a corresponding implant tag to get a pet to take home? If the pet were ever found abandoned then the former owner could be prosecuted for cruelty.
Cat owners should be required to neuter their cat pets unless they are registered breeders operating a bona fide kennel, the way it is for SPCA sheltered dogs.

People should not have be told to love their pets, nor that having a pet is a commitment for the lifetime of the pet. A pet's life is as important to the pet as your life is to you. If you cannot keep your commitment to your pet, then you ABSOLUTELY must make humane arrangements for the pet. You cannot divorce or cast off a pet without a consequence anymore than you should do that to a child or a spouse. If you cannot accept that, then you should not get a pet. Pets are for loving, and loving is a commitment, people! Got it? :dog:

The reality is otherwise.

And it is unfortunate.
 
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An old farmer told me years ago that castrating a tom cat was a lot like cutting a pig except you need a cowboy boot. Just stuff the cats 3 sharp ends on the front side, down into the boot and a second guy holds the back legs out leaving room to operate.
 
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An old farmer told me years ago that castrating a tom cat was a lot like cutting a pig except you need a cowboy boot. Just stuff the cats 3 sharp ends on the front side, down into the boot and a second guy holds the back legs out leaving room to operate.

Yup, heard the same but using a rubber boot.
I think maybe the size of the tomcat's bag after neutering depends on his age when neutered. My daughter has a small male cat that she had neutered at 7 or 8 months... not much there, but her neighbour has a big tom that she adopted, had neutered when full grown. He's got a pretty good pouch back there. :shocked:

Pete
 

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