This makes me feel physically ill... :(

Re: This makes me feel physically ill... :(

Mac Feather — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:07:41 GMT

Well some people WOULD leave their kids to play on the balcony. There some very strange people out there.

It feels like a disposable society. Some people have pets and kids and are happy enough to dump them if it all gets too much, or neglect/batter them til they are no longer alive to be a problem.

Re: This makes me feel physically ill... :(

Kerry Spain — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 01:21:33 GMT

Why are there so many fucking thick retarded people living on this planet?

If it was their child would they leave it?? NO

I have to deal with phone calls like this every day and to be quite honest I'm sick of it.

I hate the majority of the human race god help you if I ever meet you, you stupid effing uneducated watse of sperm.

Re: This makes me feel physically ill... :(

Megan Whitehead — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 01:05:47 GMT

Hiya all,

I've only just come across this post now. That is so heartbreaking

I'm a vet nurse (Registered Veterinary Technician in Canada) in Nova Scotia, Canada and you would be disgusted at how frequently we get these types of calls/situations. There aren't many animal charities here and all of them rely solely on donations--so very little money to go around. Most people have to pay entirely out of pocket for treatment, even if they are low-income. We always strongly recommend pet insurance, but not many people go for it...so, this isn't as uncommon as one would hope.

Most vets will come to an agreement about paying the bill in installments, and I know that my clinic has people surrender animals or has pts for free. Very sad situations :(

We run an adoption program at work and I always go over what the real costs of pet care are--such an important thing for new owners to consider!!!!!

Meg

Re: This makes me feel physically ill... :(

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:45:03 GMT

there's been an update. seems he was laid off and it was all a big mess. poor kitty. anyone know of any rescue centres like the PDSA in Canada that would help this guy out with the payments? http://www.petforums.co.uk/cat-chat/30614-update-kitten-falling-9-storeys.html

Re: This makes me feel physically ill... :(

Fleabee99 — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:36:53 GMT

i was gona write an abusive comment about that kitten owner but i think my signiture line says it all (if they had a baby that "liked playing on the balcony" would they leave it on its own too!!)

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Sal the 1st — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:17:37 GMT

this is precisely why I dont go on the pet forums anymore - there are some serious numpties out there! some that go way beyond the realms of stupid! - Sometimes it is best to just not know about some of the stuff going on... its bad for your health. You try and offer advice which is either rejected in favour of something the neighbour/ dog breeder/ pet holistic healer and behaviourist has said and you are made out to be the idiot or people just plain dont want to listen to the obvious.

You cannot help some people - which is unfortunate for their animals, but you have to protect yourself, and that means not getting so wound up about something you can do sod all about - its tough I know, but thats life

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wobbliebob — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:17:10 GMT

completely agree on the having a test before you own an animal!

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Shane — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:40:10 GMT

Stupid person. And it happens all the time....Oh my dog has been vomiting for a week and thought it would get better, etc. Makes me sick.

People should pass a test before being allowed to own/care for an animal!

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Fiona Leathers — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:50:08 GMT

Cats survive better if they fall from greater heights - I think 7 storeys is the magic number. It gives them time to right themselves so they land on their feet (something about velocity is popping into my head but I can't remember)

Can't get into the website to see full story but I'm imagining its not good!

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Caro Laithwaite VN — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:18:12 GMT

My Wibble fell 5 stories 2 times As far as we could tell Wibs landed on concrete both times. and was unharmed both times although we do think it was the catylist for her spondylosis. She only got that late in life though and is 15 now.

The first time we did not take het to the vet only tenerife/spanish ones about and l had no trust l knew them and their knowledge. The second time Tony was over and checked her for me again all was well.

I did not watch the thread but was just saying not all falls kill or injure

Re: This makes me feel physically ill... :(

Anonymous — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:10:10 GMT

They private messaged me over night. :( they were from Canada. :( I've not heard anything else. I had gone to bed, I couldn't help them :( I posted on there as Animalia and said for them to get some help ASAP and if they had to lie and say they found the kitten if they couldn't afford it. uuuuuuuuuuuuugh i feel sick. :( 9 stories. :(:(:(

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johannapage — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:01:13 GMT

i hope that is a troll and there was no kitten involved

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Anonymous — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:26:20 GMT

[quote user="Diane Chrismas"]

OMG how can people be so stupid and uncaring. If they fell 9 storeys what would be the first thing they would do!!!!!!!!

Is this a case for the RSPCA!

[/quote]

Exactly. I tried private messaging the person to see where they were but they didn't reply. :( gutted. the poor thing wouldn't have survived the night I don't think.

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Diane Chrismas — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:12:36 GMT

OMG how can people be so stupid and uncaring. If they fell 9 storeys what would be the first thing they would do!!!!!!!!

Is this a case for the RSPCA!

Re: This makes me feel physically ill... :(

Dippy — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:14:27 GMT

Speechless (for once!)