UPDATE post 37 Not the kitty CATS you want to see in your yard GRAPHIC

[drumstick diva]

Geez not likely any zoo would want them - they aren't rare or exotic. I applaud the op for doing what had to be done and having the wits to do so. I probably would have been shocked to a standstill and attacked by them because they felt cornered.

 

[SilverPhoenix]

Oh, this makes me sad... I almost never advocate shooting anything, but I think you did the right thing, even though it was a tough decision. That is one very thin cub, and I'm certain they would have been continued threats to your animals for a long time. They may not have pulled through on their own anyway--they may have just starved to death as it was. Maybe something happened to mama?

Sorry you had to do this. I would have had a very hard time with it, too.

Seeing as they're dead as it is, I agree that you ought to do something with the pelts, and maybe keep the skulls and claws as well or something.

 

[fishman65]

You did what any MOTHER would to protect her children!!PERIOD!!! Weather a coyote, fox, raccoon or child molester we do what is necessary to protect our babies!! End of story. It may not feel right but it just is!! God Bless

 

[greeneggsandham]

I think you did the right thing as hard as it was. I have a feeling that momma is not around any more or she would have been right there with them. I would rather be shot then starve to death any day at least it was quick.

 

[teach1rusl]

It was probably the most merciful ending they could have come to. Hate the thought of a hungry animal, especially a hungry baby animal. At least it was quick. Protecting your own has to come first.

 

[WoodlandWoman]

Starving is a bad way to die...

 

[HorseFeatherz NV]

Well, DH was convinced that there was another cat on the property. Our black Fila was “missing” for the first few minutes or so of the cat/dog fight – we speculated that he may have run the mom off. DH was correct – in the sage brush this morning we found the other cat – deceased.

After further informing myself - I do believe these kits were abandoned. All three were so very thin, yes starving. It still breaks my heart that they are “gone” but I am so glad they are no longer starving.

Our Fila and our Blind Blue Heeler

Cat closest to the camera, was the Fila's victim

DH with our Cane Corso and Border Collie

 

[Diamond Wire Farms]

Good Dog! I know somebody will be getting some puppy treats tonight. Hopefully she doesn't get over confident and go after the daddy kitty!

 

[EHaus]

Wow, they would have inflicted a whole lot of damage if the outcome had been different. That's a lot of cat power! I'm glad for your quick wit and skill, or we might all be reading a much sadder story!
On another note, I don't know how you feel about hats down there in Nevada, but up here....well....fur usually doesn't go to waste.

 

[EweSheep]

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I raised cougars, those are beyond thin.... Most likely sick, orphaned or both. I hate to see one die, because I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for them, but you did what you had to do. And probably saved them from a slow death.

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