My registered cat has been beaten.....

[nevynreally]

Whether your cat is registered or not makes no difference, whether deliberately attacked or hit by a car (and I assume just left) the only way to protect your cats is to only let them outside if you have a safe cat area. Cannot fathom the depravity of anyone beating up an animal.

[lurker17260]

I'm very sorry to hear your cat has been hurt and hope it recovers soon with no long lasting problems. I wonder too if it may have been hit by a car, rather than beaten?

I'm also a strong advocate for indoor/outdoor secure enclosures for cats. They keep both the pets and the wildlife safe.

Good luck

[chuk_77]

do you know for sure your cat was beaten up? It could have been hit by a car as already stated

I agree our cat should be kept indoors or a cat run if you want it to be safe

[fourandsixpants]

No twinkles-according to the vet, there are not enough severe injuries as associated with being hit by a car plus his pupil dilation was normal. The poor cat is sore all over and in much pain. This was my first question to the vet as the cat was very disorientated could barely walk and one side of his moth was very swollen and dry. Lucifer (his name!), was away for too long last Thursday afternoon, like 5 or more hours. I got worried because both cats come and seek out myself or house humans(whoever is home at the time) all through the day-they go out the cat flap to do cat things for half an hour to an hour then come back inside for periods....then pop back out again all thru the day.

Not sure how I can stop them jumping the boundary fences and gates.

[fourandsixpants]

Thank you pepe and everyone else for your suggestions and support. It takes a lot for me to cry. A lot. I am bawling my eyes out just seeing the results of someone's deliberate and repeated aimed violent attacks on such a friendly little fella. 

Yes. I think you are all correct. An outside run. Where's the best place to start with this outside run plan?

[bluecat*dancing]

How can anyone hurt an animal like that? Disgusting behaviour whether the person hates cats or not, whether the cat was roaming or not.  Disgusting.

Cats adapt to be being indoor only and it really is the only way to protect them from humans, animal, cars or anything else that can harm them as well as to stop them from doing the harming. An enclosure gives them access to the great outdoors but stops them from roaming.

I hope that he heals quickly, poor boy. You must be so worried and furious.

[2106greencat]

Cat's can't be caged - they are too resourceful for one thing.

Any one that harms a cat (any animal) that way 'paints' need's stringing up IMO.

Even if you are not an animal lover, you don't harm them ! It takes a sick and twisted person to injure an animal in that way.

Let's hope there is something to 'karma'  - and hope your little mate is on the mend quick smart.

[fourandsixpants]

yes it would break all our hearts and my cats' souls if they were prevented from going outside to feel the sea breeze, bask in the morning sun, follow ants, sniff the flowers, roll in their sand patch........I have just looked up a few 'cat run' company sites. I can't afford these, seriously.

I might try getting some small harnesses and leads and train them both for 'walkies' sessions! Keep them inside then take them for walks. Am I hoping for too much?

[fourandsixpants]

maybe I will fit their collars with video cams too.

[bluecat*dancing]

A second hand aviary would do; just add toys, shelves etc and cat.

One of mine is harnessed trained.