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The Cats Meow
What a bunch of fannies, you all are. It is wrong to shoot any cat. Many people get a lot of pleasure from their pets and they are great at calming stressed people down and acting as a communicator for autistic children. But you’ve all missed the point. This article was about neighbourly consideration not animal cruelty. I think Josh is right when he says that people at his dinner party are hypocrites getting upset about his cat story when they were eating turkey. He stipulates that neighbours ought to notify each other of certain things that may affect them. That’s common sense to avoiding trouble and good manners. For example, my neighbour told me when he was a getting a dog even though it doesn’t affect me, he didn’t want the barking to bother me or scare my animals. That was decent. Although I love dogs, I see them as a threat to my animals but I won’t shoot them. We should live and let live. No one has the right to say who should live or die and that includes the tiniest insect. I hate any cruelty against animals but I’m not a hypocrite, I practice what I preach. I’m vegan, buy cruelty free products and I have spent the best part of my life volunteering in animal rescues as a qualified veterinary nurse. I suggest if any of you feel similar, do the same. Firstly by law a cat is not anyone’s property, therefore no one is liable when it wanders onto another person’s property. So let it be, it won’t do any harm. They are by nature wanders. Cats are not dirty creatures; they excrete into litter trays and groom themselves several times a day. If you have outdoor pets (prey animals such as rabbits) ensure that their enclosures are safe against such predators as cats, foxes and mustelids. Secondly, you have to come into direct contact with cat hair in order to suffer an allergic reaction (if you’re allergic). So its simple, don’t touch the cats if you are allergic or ask people when you visit if they have cats. To stop them catching birds (which I don’t agree with although they do keep down vermin) give them a bell collar to give the birds warning. It really works unless the bird is injured. So Josh is right to an extent, it is good to respect other people’s property however there is not too much you can do to stop an outdoor cat from exploring other people’s years. In fact the only things you can do is either force your cat live indoors (very cruel) or at least tell your neighbour and they can set up non cruel anti cat devices in their yards if they really do despise cats. Animals cannot be controlled, they have a will of their own, people need to understand this but it is good in so far as your responsibility allows, to notify others where you think your animal may affect them. At least then you have shown consideration and made an effort to keep the peace. These creatures are a boon in the same way that spiders are. Imagine a world without cats and we may well have an industry in pied pipers.— December 5, 2008 4:48 a.m.
A San Diego Sinner in Dear Abby
Its too cold to go commando where I live, antigeekess. A good freshly laundered pair of plain old cotton granny pants will do the trick.— November 26, 2008 1:33 p.m.
An unHAPPY MEAL
Peopleare so dense. If they must take x rated pictures then they should leave them at home. The other day one of my girlfriends was showing me some pictures on her phone and she accidentally fast forwarded to some nude ones of herself whuch she'd taken for her boyfriend, silly girl. Its all too easy these days.— November 26, 2008 1:31 p.m.
Chargers Blood Drive
I used to love giving blood because I got amazing chocolate biscuits afterwards. I'm not allowed to anymore but I remember people used to dress up as vampires or men in drag before giving blood. Its quite an event here, probably becuase not enough people donate.— November 26, 2008 1:28 p.m.
Comedy Writers and Insane Siblings
The Ford joke was good, in fact cars are quite a good subject for jokes. Here's a good space/car joke: What do you do if you see a spaceman? Park your car in it man.— November 26, 2008 1:22 p.m.
A San Diego Sinner in Dear Abby
Ugh, thongs. What a horribly uncomfortable thing to wear. Real women don't need such contraptions.— November 22, 2008 6:55 p.m.
Cinema Valore - Lakeview Terrace
Where you going for a vintage hairstyle?— October 29, 2008 8:35 a.m.
Escape the Tape -- An Airline Horror Story
What a pure and utter numpty— October 29, 2008 8:35 a.m.
Cinema Valore - Dark Knight
Youse mentioned Vinnie Price!!!!!!! I like the idea of the value of films. Today its much easier, if you value a film enough, you buy it on DVD but back in the days of waist high trousers and cloche hats you were limited to repeat viewings. I personally don't care for Batman and Heath Ledger but its nice to get a review with a difference! Next time though, go for something that was made before 1935.— October 17, 2008 12:34 p.m.
Blogs in the Key of...
I'm really paranoid about that sort of stuff. Keys, money and phone always stay on my person. Why make a criminal's job any easier?— August 5, 2008 12:44 p.m.