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IdiotMachine 01/30/20 10:53:17 PM #1:	There's an outdoor cat that roams around and comes to visit every day. The cat is very timid, and never comes close. I want to feed it and take care of it (e.g. Provide a heated box for it to sleep in). I'm thinking this cat can help steer potential mice and other pests away from my house, so it'll be like a win-win. Is there any reason why I shouldn't do this? I don't think I thought this through too well. --- https://imgur.com/XNEdLrJ <cite>IdiotMachine posted [p:933716837] in Any negati... [t:78371859]...</cite> <quote>There's an outdoor cat that roams around and comes to visit every day. The cat is very timid, and never comes close. I want to feed it and take care of it (e.g. Provide a heated box for it to sleep in). I'm thinking this cat can help steer potential mice and other pests away from my house, so it'll be like a win-win. Is there any reason why I shouldn't do this? I don't think I thought this through too well. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
inloveanddeath0 01/30/20 10:53:52 PM #2:	More meat variety I guess --- http://www.last.fm/user/PolarPolaroids <cite>inloveanddeath0 posted [p:933716860] in Any negati... [t:78371859]...</cite> <quote>More meat variety I guess </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Garioshi 01/30/20 10:56:19 PM #3:	It'll take its friends to your house, and then you have to feed them too. --- "I play with myself" - Darklit_Minuet, 2018 <cite>Garioshi posted [p:933716945] in Any negati... [t:78371859]...</cite> <quote>It'll take its friends to your house, and then you have to feed them too. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IdiotMachine 01/30/20 10:56:48 PM #4:	Garioshi posted... It'll take its friends to your house, and then you have to feed them too. I thought cats are lone hunters by nature. --- https://imgur.com/XNEdLrJ <cite>IdiotMachine posted [p:933716957] in Any negati... [t:78371859]...</cite> <quote>Garioshi posted... </cite> <quote>It'll take its friends to your house, and then you have to feed them too.</quote>I thought cats are lone hunters by nature. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
inloveanddeath0 01/30/20 11:00:02 PM #5:	IdiotMachine posted... I thought cats are lone hunters by nature. Usually --- http://www.last.fm/user/PolarPolaroids <cite>inloveanddeath0 posted [p:933717090] in Any negati... [t:78371859]...</cite> <quote>IdiotMachine posted... </cite> <quote>I thought cats are lone hunters by nature.</quote>Usually </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smackems 01/30/20 11:07:34 PM #6:	Find out if it belongs to someone first. If you can't find anyone to claim it, befriend it and take it to the vet and if it is a female FIX IT. If you don't and you do end up caring for it you'll regret it when you're overrun with kittens that then grow up and get pregnant. --- Common sense is the most uncommon thing in the world-some dude. <cite>Smackems posted [p:933717364] in Any negati... [t:78371859]...</cite> <quote>Find out if it belongs to someone first. If you can't find anyone to claim it, befriend it and take it to the vet and if it is a female FIX IT. If you don't and you do end up caring for it you'll regret it when you're overrun with kittens that then grow up and get pregnant. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
evil_zombie11 01/30/20 11:08:09 PM #7:	Itll become your friend thats what --- Yo wtf Probably lifting or running... <cite>evil_zombie11 posted [p:933717396] in Any negati... [t:78371859]...</cite> <quote>Itll become your friend thats what </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LordFarquad1312 01/30/20 11:11:42 PM #8:	IdiotMachine posted... I thought cats are lone hunters by nature. If it's a female you're screwed. --- El sexo sucio y el planeta limpio. "If you are tired of fear from links... Let Kirby's Nightmare protect you." <cite>LordFarquad1312 posted [p:933717513] in Any negati... [t:78371859]...</cite> <quote>IdiotMachine posted... </cite> <quote>I thought cats are lone hunters by nature.</quote>If it's a female you're screwed. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
boxington 01/30/20 11:13:13 PM #9:	my neighbor across the street did that, and now he has a few cats that come to hang around, but he said it's worth it because it keeps the number of rodents and frogs down (we live close to a creek) --- b-bb-box <cite>boxington posted [p:933717565] in Any negati... [t:78371859]...</cite> <quote>my neighbor across the street did that, and now he has a few cats that come to hang around, but he said it's worth it because it keeps the number of rodents and frogs down (we live close to a creek) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smackems 01/30/20 11:13:39 PM #10:	LordFarquad1312 posted... If it's a female you're screwed. Yes females even if fixed will attract males a couple times a year, but they usually leave after mating season in my experience. --- Common sense is the most uncommon thing in the world-some dude. <cite>Smackems posted [p:933717579] in Any negati... [t:78371859]...</cite> <quote>LordFarquad1312 posted... </cite> <quote>If it's a female you're screwed.</quote>Yes females even if fixed will attract males a couple times a year, but they usually leave after mating season in my experience. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Wii_Shaker 01/30/20 11:13:56 PM #11:	Garioshi posted... It'll take its friends to your house, and then you have to feed them too. This. I had an indoor cat turned outdoor and I kept finding strange cats in my house where he let them in. Some of them got aggressive and even tried to attack me. So, yes, there is a downside. --- "He busted in, blessed be the Lord Who believe any mess they read up on a message board" -MF DOOM <cite>Wii_Shaker posted [p:933717595] in Any negati... [t:78371859]...</cite> <quote>Garioshi posted... </cite> <quote>It'll take its friends to your house, and then you have to feed them too.</quote>This. I had an indoor cat turned outdoor and I kept finding strange cats in my house where he let them in. Some of them got aggressive and even tried to attack me. So, yes, there is a downside. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bad_Mojo 01/30/20 11:19:18 PM #12:	I don't see any issue with it. Cats are bros --- https://i.imgtc.com/hQ5SuG6.gif https://i.imgtc.com/QrhAq36.gif https://i.imgtc.com/Yjov9DU.gif <cite>Bad_Mojo posted [p:933717781] in Any negati... [t:78371859]...</cite> <quote>I don't see any issue with it. Cats are bros </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
coh 01/30/20 11:23:11 PM #13:	Bad_Mojo posted... I don't see any issue with it. Cats are bros Like the "bro" who overstays his welcome and mooches off you <cite>coh posted [p:933717934] in Any negati... [t:78371859]...</cite> <quote>Bad_Mojo posted... </cite> <quote>I don't see any issue with it. Cats are bros</quote>Like the "bro" who overstays his welcome and mooches off you </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Medussa 01/30/20 11:25:28 PM #14:	other animals will eat the food, too, if you aren't careful. I've seen raccoons, skunks, possums all eat it. Maybe squirrels and chipmunks, too. --- Boom! That's right, this is all happening! You cannot change the channel now! ...found dead, in her bathtub. <cite>Medussa posted [p:933718030] in Any negati... [t:78371859]...</cite> <quote>other animals will eat the food, too, if you aren't careful. I've seen raccoons, skunks, possums all eat it. Maybe squirrels and chipmunks, too. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IdiotMachine 01/30/20 11:26:38 PM #15:	boxington posted... my neighbor across the street did that, and now he has a few cats that come to hang around, but he said it's worth it because it keeps the number of rodents and frogs down (we live close to a creek) That's exactly what I want. My outdoor cameras catch mice/rats, raccoons, and possums occasionally, and I want this cat to stick around so it keeps those vermins away. --- https://imgur.com/XNEdLrJ <cite>IdiotMachine posted [p:933718084] in Any negati... [t:78371859]...</cite> <quote>boxington posted... </cite> <quote>my neighbor across the street did that, and now he has a few cats that come to hang around, but he said it's worth it because it keeps the number of rodents and frogs down (we live close to a creek)</quote>That's exactly what I want. My outdoor cameras catch mice/rats, raccoons, and possums occasionally, and I want this cat to stick around so it keeps those vermins away. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IdiotMachine 01/30/20 11:27:06 PM #16:	Medussa posted... other animals will eat the food, too, if you aren't careful. I've seen raccoons, skunks, possums all eat it. Maybe squirrels and chipmunks, too. Other animals will eat cat food? How do I stop them? --- https://imgur.com/XNEdLrJ <cite>IdiotMachine posted [p:933718110] in Any negati... [t:78371859]...</cite> <quote>Medussa posted... </cite> <quote>other animals will eat the food, too, if you aren't careful. I've seen raccoons, skunks, possums all eat it. Maybe squirrels and chipmunks, too.</quote>Other animals will eat cat food? How do I stop them? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Axiom 01/30/20 11:27:39 PM #17:	Cat mating season is coming up. Enjoy the screeches that sound like a demon crawling out of hell right outside your house <cite>Axiom posted [p:933718121] in Any negati... [t:78371859]...</cite> <quote>Cat mating season is coming up. Enjoy the screeches that sound like a demon crawling out of hell right outside your house </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kingdrake2 01/30/20 11:28:32 PM #18:	Medussa posted... Maybe squirrels and chipmunks, too. i can tolerate those. not so much the other stuff. used to feed the outdoor cat who lived next door when it's owners went away. but later found out a neighbor across the street poisoned her grass so the cat ended up dying. it was a pretty orange striped tabby. --- The act of treachery is an art, but the traitor himself is a piece of **** - Mike Tyson <cite>kingdrake2 posted [p:933718162] in Any negati... [t:78371859]...</cite> <quote>Medussa posted...</cite> <quote>Maybe squirrels and chipmunks, too.</quote> i can tolerate those. not so much the other stuff. used to feed the outdoor cat who lived next door when it's owners went away. but later found out a neighbor across the street poisoned her grass so the cat ended up dying. it was a pretty orange striped tabby.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smackems 01/30/20 11:29:50 PM #19:	IdiotMachine posted... Other animals will eat cat food? How do I stop them? By feeding a couple times a day at around the same time and not overfeeding. The cat will get used to those couple times a day and will be ready for you to feed it at those times. Though there's bound to still be a possum or racoon or whatever that'll come around occasionally. Edit: I don't think the cat will chase off possums or racoons. At least mine don't. Mine will eat with them lol --- Common sense is the most uncommon thing in the world-some dude. <cite>Smackems posted [p:933718203] in Any negati... [t:78371859]...</cite> <quote>IdiotMachine posted... </cite> <quote>Other animals will eat cat food? How do I stop them?</quote>By feeding a couple times a day at around the same time and not overfeeding. The cat will get used to those couple times a day and will be ready for you to feed it at those times. Though there's bound to still be a possum or racoon or whatever that'll come around occasionally. Edit: I don't think the cat will chase off possums or racoons. At least mine don't. Mine will eat with them lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IdiotMachine 01/30/20 11:30:58 PM #20:	Smackems posted... By feeding a couple times a day at around the same time and not overfeeding. The cat will get used to those couple times a day and will be ready for you to feed it at those times. Though there's bound to still be a possum or racoon or whatever that'll come around occasionally. How do I "tell" the cat it's time to eat? The cat seems to come around at random times... --- https://imgur.com/XNEdLrJ <cite>IdiotMachine posted [p:933718239] in Any negati... [t:78371859]...</cite> <quote>Smackems posted... </cite> <quote>By feeding a couple times a day at around the same time and not overfeeding. The cat will get used to those couple times a day and will be ready for you to feed it at those times. Though there's bound to still be a possum or racoon or whatever that'll come around occasionally.</quote>How do I "tell" the cat it's time to eat? The cat seems to come around at random times... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smackems 01/30/20 11:32:34 PM #21:	IdiotMachine posted... How do I "tell" the cat it's time to eat? The cat seems to come around at random times... It'll just get used to it over time. It'll figure out "oh it's this part of the day they probably have food at that one spot." --- Common sense is the most uncommon thing in the world-some dude. <cite>Smackems posted [p:933718293] in Any negati... [t:78371859]...</cite> <quote>IdiotMachine posted... </cite> <quote>How do I "tell" the cat it's time to eat? The cat seems to come around at random times...</quote>It'll just get used to it over time. It'll figure out "oh it's this part of the day they probably have food at that one spot." </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Medussa 01/30/20 11:37:28 PM #22:	kingdrake2 posted... i can tolerate those chipmunks can cause a surprising amount of property damage --- Boom! That's right, this is all happening! You cannot change the channel now! ...found dead, in her bathtub. <cite>Medussa posted [p:933718453] in Any negati... [t:78371859]...</cite> <quote>kingdrake2 posted... </cite> <quote>i can tolerate those</quote> chipmunks can cause a surprising amount of property damage </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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