edna Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 We once hit a rabbit one night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lea Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Really, really stupid people that never learn from their own stupidity :beady: Incident #1 The lady DH and I put the shed up for (the BBQ lady) has this neighbor whose cat was hit by a car awhile back. Well apparently they would rather watch it drag it's lower half around and not be able to focus it's eyes from head trauma, before they will put out the money to have the poor thing put down. It's terrible and I can't get enough information to be able to report them for animal cruelty so the poor thing is just dragging itself around the back yard suffering Incident #2 My neighbor. She lost a Blue and Gold Macaw a few weeks ago because she left it alone with her 20+ dogs for several days. They ripped the poor thing to pieces If that isn't bad enough, she recently got an African Grey. Guess what. The stupid @#%$!&*! did the exact same thing again !! She had the nerve to come over here acting all bummed out thinking she would get a little sympathy She just doesn't get it at all. They also killed two of her chickens. She thinks they did it because they were mad at her and don't like white birds. She also doesn't think it will happen again Yes she has been turned in for all those animals. She is from the city and you just can't tell her anything. I told her once an animal starts killing any kind of bird it's almost impossible to make them stop. Of course she thinks I don't know what I'm talking about as usual Stupid, stupid, stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) you "can't get enough information to be able to report them for animal cruelty"? I'm confused... All you need is an address - and if you've been there (as you have, you set up her shed) you can easily get that. Simply call the HSUS, report there's an injured cat on the property, describe what its injuries appear to be, and they'll come out and handle the rest. edit** You've been to the BBQ lady's house, not the house with the cat. However, you could easily drive to the residence in queston and write down their address, I would think. Edited August 4, 2009 by Guest corrected myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Wow. I know Lea, and many will say it's cruel, but you are right. Once an animal has killed & tasted blood, they won't stop. Oh maybe if they are then kept as an indoor pet, but not out in the country. Plus with so many dogs (20!), they could start running in packs, killing whatever they find. Not a good situation. Years ago when we raised chickens a pack of neigborhood dogs got into our chickenyard & killed upteen birds. We knew who the owners were, and told them. A couple of those dogs were put down. We had a dog once that used to try to run a neighbors' cattle ... luckily he never caused a cow to fall or break a bone. Our dog would have been a goner. That's the way it is in the country. It's not pleasant, but that's the way country folk are. Those animals are their livlihood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lea Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 you "can't get enough information to be able to report them for animal cruelty"? I'm confused... All you need is an address - and if you've been there (as you have, you set up her shed) you can easily get that. Simply call the HSUS, report there's an injured cat on the property, describe what its injuries appear to be, and they'll come out and handle the rest. edit** You've been to the BBQ lady's house, not the house with the cat. However, you could easily drive to the residence in queston and write down their address, I would think. Thats what I thought Shawna but the houses are set up really weird. Their set in clusters in some strange pattern and are surrounded with six foot high wooden fences. The cat is in the back yard. I asked our friend if she knew how to get to it and she said no. What I'm going to try to do is use her address, find a detailed city map and see if I can figure it out by viewing it using her back yard as a guide. She is worried about me doing anything because she is afraid they will think it was her and retaliate. She is really upset about it but on the other hand afraid to do anything because she is old and lives alone. Wow. I know Lea, and many will say it's cruel, but you are right. Once an animal has killed & tasted blood, they won't stop. Oh maybe if they are then kept as an indoor pet, but not out in the country. Plus with so many dogs (20!), they could start running in packs, killing whatever they find. Not a good situation. Years ago when we raised chickens a pack of neigborhood dogs got into our chickenyard & killed upteen birds. We knew who the owners were, and told them. A couple of those dogs were put down. We had a dog once that used to try to run a neighbors' cattle ... luckily he never caused a cow to fall or break a bone. Our dog would have been a goner. That's the way it is in the country. It's not pleasant, but that's the way country folk are. Those animals are their livlihood. There basically inside dogs believe it or not so I'm not sure how they got to the chickens. Knowing her, she probably had them in the house She has been turned in for the dogs but all it did was cause a lot of problems for everyone around her. She has her property gated so they couldn't get in. They won't even try if they have to do it with a warrant. To much trouble for the county to go through I told her how to break the dogs of killing chickens but I know she won't bother. She will just replace the birds :beady: But not to worry, I have a feeling she is about to get a very rude awakening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 or, Lea, you could have the HSUS come out to your house and then just physically point out where that house it. I think I'm going to have awful dreams now about that poor animal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 I'm waiting for somebody who' s almost 2 hours late... I hate it when people take it that easy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcM Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 I know what you mean, Edna! I hate that. Same thing happened to me today. I had to come into work 4 hours early for the annual inspection of the computer system, for which I am responsible. They were 2 1/2 hours late. On the bright side, they were only here for 5 min, then left. They spoke to my boss and did not even bother me or my people. I could have just stayed home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 It's the normal thing in Spain... I guess they wear watches just to look trendy... I don' t wear a watch but I'm never late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcM Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Thats because you are a rebel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Facebook is down for me and won' t let me post some pictures... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombre Vivante Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 When people think they're match-makers, esp. for me. Chick: Oh, I know someone who'd be PERFECT for you. She goes to USC film school and is into "that stuff." Bitter Almonds: No.Iamnotinterestedinyourcreepy,datelessfriend.YouandIshoulddate.We'dbePERFECT. Oh, that's... interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 and you don't ask her out because....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkstones Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 When my sister leaves our basement door open and the cat gets out into the shed. He's an indoor cat, he's not allowed outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombre Vivante Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 and you don't ask her out because....? We work in the same district. Dating people from work doesn't sound like a good idea, esp. with 50 others talking behind each other's backs - it's a real pain... it could also be a pretext since she's very attractive and taller than me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 yeah, I've always thought dating people from work was a bad idea, if only for the obvious reason: if it doesn't work out, either you or he/she has to quit. Or get transferred. My dad, on the other hand, used to encourage me to date someone from work, because in his experience that was the place to meet your future significant other. It is how he met my mom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombre Vivante Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Hahah. That's how my mother met my stepfather. There might something to that, though, because I happen to spend 12 hours of the day, every weekday, at this thing; it's not as if I have much choice with so little time left over. Coincidentally, I did end up asking out a girl from work and we dated for about a year, but it all happened after she quit. She ended up being one of the best matches I chose for myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 conversation with my son this morning... Me: I'm gonna shower and then we'll go get you a haircut. Then we'll come home so you can shower and get the hair off the back of your neck before we meet (some friends) for lunch at Oregano's. My Kid: Well, can we come home first so I can shower before we go to lunch? Me: Yes... My Kid: Where are we going to lunch? Me: Oregano's... My Kid: But I need a haircut. Me: Yes, we're going to get your hair cut first... My Kid: When? Me: When I'm done showering. My Kid: And we're coming home before we go to lunch? and so on... and so on... and so on... :beady: :beady: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Reminds me of this scene: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lea Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Gee Shawna I thought it was just my kid that listens but doesn't hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 they' re much too busy to liten to old people' s stuf... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamisammy29 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 ... Dating people from work doesn't sound like a good idea... ...it could also be a pretext since she's very attractive and taller than me Yeah, you don't wanna date chicks who are both tall AND attractive. That can only lead to trouble. Stick with the short, fat ones. And, Shawna, I'll tell you right now.... you're kid should NOT idolize Angus T. Jones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 And, Shawna, I'll tell you right now.... you're kid should NOT idolize Angus T. Jones. I'm horrified. Because you're so on mark... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombre Vivante Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Yeah, you don't wanna date chicks who are both tall AND attractive. That can only lead to trouble. Stick with the short, fat ones. Hahahah. She is - how one would say? - outta my league. I think my only saving grace is that I may know more trivial junk in general, but that's to be expected: when she is out there socialising, dating, and having a blast, I'm at the library, the bookstore, the museum, and the video store. If I were to get to promoted or get the position I'm lookin' to get, I would ask her out. If only to be shot down and finally cut ties with my old job, so I can focus on my new ventures Now, getting promoted where I'm at is another gear-grinding obstacle I have to overcome. The last time, I was passed for two total dweebs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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