Dear Annie: Considering dropping off your cat out in the country? Farmer says please don’t
- Published: Mar. 26, 2023, 4:00 p.m.
By Annie Lane
Dear Annie: I am writing to you so you can educate people on what happens to cats when they are dropped off at a farm. I live on one, so I see firsthand what goes on.
- Your cats are scared out of their minds. So, they hide or get run over by a car because they don’t know the lay of the land.
- Other cats, who are feral (sometimes), are territorial about their space and food. So the sweet cat that you dropped there will not eat.
- Your cat will get beaten up by these cats (or by dogs or will be eaten by a coyote).
Do your pet a favor and take it to a shelter, so at least it has half a chance to live and have a good home. You should NEVER drop it off at “the farm.” It won’t make it! — Sad Farmer
Dear Sad Farmer: I’m printing your letter to make people aware of what really happens when you dump cats. The best solution is to contact a local rescue group or take your cat to the animal shelter. Thank you for sharing.
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