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Texas West wrote on Dec 9, 2007 12:34 AM:

" I am somewhat confused about the loving feelings one has for their pet...then they set the animal loose to destroy, and damage other's property. Non-cat people do not want your cat on their (our) property...how is that so hard to understand? Many years of continual cat trapping by myself and lethal injections by county animal control for cats "straying" onto my property has finally produced positive results...a healthy, "no cat zone"...with plenty of birds and other wildlife doing well. So...if you love your pet, keep it inside...if you do not and something happens to the animal, you have absolutely no one to blame but yourself. If you check the web, there are plenty of cat traps being sold. "

Zerklaski wrote on Oct 5, 2007 1:28 AM:

" And you people wonder why we view Americans as barbaric and uneducated. tut tut. "

Big Brother wrote on Sep 25, 2007 7:10 PM:

" The sad part in this story is that anyone wishing to shoot a bow and arrow in ther yard is allowed to do so. There are no laws preventing anyone from shooting in Illinois. Thus animals roaming free are subject to stray arrows that miss the target. "

Serious now wrote on Sep 23, 2007 11:42 AM:

" PWEETA fully supports your right to eat cat (felis domesticus), or any other game meat in the privacy of your own home. On a "libertarian" medium like the Internet, there is no end of sites dedicated to the construction of homemade bombs and weapons of mass destruction. However, a quick check on any search engine will uncover a striking lack of quality cat eating advice available in English. "

whatatown wrote on Sep 22, 2007 8:43 PM:

" unbelievable how inhumane and barbaric some in this town are...really is still the boonies ...thought some people looked a little short on the gene pool. "

to barbarians wrote on Sep 22, 2007 2:11 PM:

" or the others that play God....... "

to human pruning wrote on Sep 22, 2007 2:08 PM:

" Good One!! "

re: Human Pruning wrote on Sep 21, 2007 2:32 PM:

" Ya, well if he's the type that kills little children for then fun of killing them then he should be gotten rid of ! "

Human Pruning wrote on Sep 21, 2007 2:21 PM:

" With all this talk of getting rid of less desirable species, why don't we also take the next logical step and just start getting rid of humans that we don't care for? Think your neighbor is a annoying, shoot him with an arrow. "

nature lover wrote on Sep 21, 2007 12:00 PM:

" Most fisherman throw sucker fish ( such as carp ) in the weeds when caught because they know the damage they do to good fish. May sound cruel but it makes a better life for more desirable species. The same things go for feral cats, small wildlife will florish when not subjected to feral cats killing their young. "

Country boy wrote on Sep 21, 2007 11:10 AM:

" I like animals and I'm not a cat hater but when we moved to the farm there were no wildlife tracks in the snow except lots of cat tracts. After 3 years of getting rid of them we have lots of rabbits and pheasants. I feel very confident it was getting rid of those cats that allowed small game animals to return. I guess some of you think that is bad but we would rather have wildgame around then those feral cats. "

Masculinity wrote on Sep 21, 2007 9:50 AM:

" I bet you the ones that do not like cats are harboring some "funny feelings" toward members of their own disposition. Inflicting harm on cats helps to alleviate their inner emergence from the closet. "

Funny wrote on Sep 21, 2007 8:35 AM:

" If it were a dog that had been shot, even if it was a stray, people would be throwing a much bigger fit. However, since it is a cat people don't care as much. Nice how we place value on life, isn't it? "

Barbarians wrote on Sep 21, 2007 8:31 AM:

" Do we run around wielding battle axes and wearing horned helmets? NOOOOooo! Do we have oily muscles and loincloths? I don't think so.... We were once starring in a semi-sucessful movie, one that doesn't hold up so well after all these years and is actually pretty laughable? Well maybe. "

nothing wrote on Sep 20, 2007 6:17 PM:

" but barbarians in this poo-town "

some guy wrote on Sep 20, 2007 4:09 PM:

" this is the funniest / best story ever down with cats "

Rocket Launchers wrote on Sep 20, 2007 3:30 PM:

" If the cat were hit by a guided shoulder launched explosive projectile there wouldn't be any fuss over all of this, arrow business. "

Concerned wrote on Sep 20, 2007 3:29 PM:

" Why do we always have to shift blame? If people were grains of sand we'd all be blown away easily in the wind of the deserts, yet however we are not. We are concrete and real, and we stand up strongly against the winds, it is only our minds that are weak. "

Re:Concerned wrote on Sep 20, 2007 2:32 PM:

" Dear concerned, Were not missing any points here ... you are. Were simply discussing ways to make bad wild Farel cats into good decent cats that can be tolerated by one and all. The answer is plan and simple for most but a few diehard cat lovers. "

Concerned wrote on Sep 20, 2007 1:54 PM:

" Forgetting everything that I have read up until this point, I really cannot understand the actions of the people on this conversation topic, I mean cant we just agree on something just once. It's just sad that possibly killing an animal is ok with many of the people on here. You just all seem to be missing some deeper point here. "

Upset Mother wrote on Sep 20, 2007 1:50 PM:

" My daughter, who is 11 and frequently uses this forum to keep abreast of news for her schoolwork, recently accidently let the family cat out. After reading the comments here now she is convinced that the cat is either dead, or in someone's meal! I hope you are all real proud of yourselves! "

to: Animal Activist wrote on Sep 20, 2007 1:19 PM:

" You're completely right. So what menu can I find them on? "

The Culprit wrote on Sep 20, 2007 1:15 PM:

" It had to be a PETA representative putting down another cat. "

To: To the Ponderers wrote on Sep 20, 2007 1:15 PM:

" My Love of Star Trek is not on trial here. So what if I am dressed in my uniform as we speak, petting my Klingon? The topic at hand is cat. Stray cat to be factoided. And as I see it, there were plenty of cats on the enterprise, they were just in the meals. "

To: My Opinion wrote on Sep 20, 2007 11:34 AM:

" You said,"running loose lowering the property values of our homes with the smell of their feces and urine." I think you are mistaking "cats" for college students! "

To the Ponderers wrote on Sep 20, 2007 11:00 AM:

" You guys are so cool! What happened, did you get kicked off the Star Trek forum? I bet you think your vague references to "Quantum science" are hilarious and us B-N residents are too dim to get it, huh! Now can we get back to the issue of the adorable kitty that was victimized by a heinous crime! "

My analysis wrote on Sep 20, 2007 10:39 AM:

" The prognosis of rocicating does indicate this to be a possible fact. The end result being ... " The only good ( Feral ) cat is a dead Feral cat " ! "

My Opinion wrote on Sep 20, 2007 10:08 AM:

" I work for SF, and between myself and a bunch of my co-workers we feel that this cat situation needs to be addressed immediately. These furry rats are running lose lowering the property values of our homes with the smell of their feces and urine, not to mention that they are unsightly. We realize that they are strays but that does not mean that they should be allowed to "let themselves go." I wouldn't allow my wife to do so. "

To: Ponder This wrote on Sep 20, 2007 8:53 AM:

" Indeed. The laws of Basic Commonality (My Neighbors Contemplate) dictate that, that which cannot be accomplished must instead be scaled. It turn, everything that can be done in basics, can be done in complex situations as well. With "Schrodinger's Cat" this formulaic line of complex yet simple thought can be best expressed through a liquid medium. "

Ponder This ... wrote on Sep 20, 2007 7:30 AM:

" In the most basic sense, a scientific fact is an objective and verifiable observation; in contrast with a hypothesis or theory, which is intended to explain or interpret facts. Oy – maybe he would even go so far as to say we should use another type of animal in the"Schrodingers cat" thought experiment, since it clearly advocates the killing of cats (domestic one at that) "

Frodo Baggins wrote on Sep 19, 2007 8:09 PM:

" It was probably a hobbit who shot the cat since hobbits are not allowed to have firearms they can only rely on bows and arrows and knives to defend themselves from the vicious feral cats that like to hunt down small creatures for sport and tear them apart... i'll ask around the hobbit community to see if anyone 'fesses up! "

The internets is serious business wrote on Sep 19, 2007 3:02 PM:

" People! Why sit around and yell at each other all day long. Shooting cats is bad. Ok? Problem solved? Why not do something productive, plant a tree, read a book, neuter your kids? It's up to you, really! "

Alan wrote on Sep 19, 2007 2:58 PM:

" I re-read it, I'm sorry I can't recognize your sarcasm, although stupidity is very easy to recognize... "

Crystal A wrote on Sep 19, 2007 2:12 PM:

" Regardless of whether or not this animal is feral, regardless of who likes or dislikes animals, cats etc. The fact of the matter is that there is a person in Bloomington who was kind enough, had enough heart to do something about a disturbing situation. That is the problem in this world. So many sit and say could have, should have, would have and never do anything in life "worth while" to make a difference. You’d rather sit and point your fingers at others who take a chance to do something good and tell them how they should have done something differntly. Shame on you! I find it childish that people on here can’t stay on task and be thankful that there is someone in Bloomington that is kind enough to help a wounded animal. I just bet this family is kind enough to help a wounded person as well. Exits shaking my head! "

Feel the love in BN wrote on Sep 19, 2007 12:21 PM:

" If people were only a big as their hearts some of you would be eaten by a ferrel cat. "

Alan wrote on Sep 19, 2007 9:49 AM:

" For Stray Cats: I'm sorry you can't recognize sarcasm when you see it. Read it again. "

Super Intellect wrote on Sep 19, 2007 9:48 AM:

" Many of you seem to be forgetting the fact that cats are adorable! "

Stray Cats wrote on Sep 19, 2007 8:59 AM:

" to the person who wrote that "Stray Cats need to stay on their own property..." That's just genius... really. It's like saying homeless people need to stay in their homes. "

Sad wrote on Sep 19, 2007 8:57 AM:

" It seems that people in this area have a general disregard for life in general. Perhaps we've become to commercial and self-centered and we've all lost part of us that makes us caring and human. I think it's time to move elsewhere. "

for the record wrote on Sep 19, 2007 7:26 AM:

" looks like the bloomington/norman position is decided: around here, IF SOMETHING BOTHERS YOU, KILL IT. what a wonderfully enlightened place I live in... "

re:FERAL/STRAY CATS RULE wrote on Sep 18, 2007 4:17 PM:

" I do put food out for them, thats how I get them in range. "

Re: Animal Activist wrote on Sep 18, 2007 3:31 PM:

" Personally I have to agree with "my opinion" as I too know for a fact the havoc a Feral cat can do to young wildlife. If you really cared that much you would open your closed mind and see the benifit of doing away with these predators. A Feral cat truley is compariable a serial killer for which you undoutbaly also would have the same compasion for. "

re:Animal Activist wrote on Sep 18, 2007 3:06 PM:

" This statement: “They are my little children with fur. They are my life and my everything” demonstrates why YOUR OPINION is completely voided. If you said that to a psychologist they would probably diagnose you as hyper-delusional and possibly psychotic. You also stated that you “would value and protect any animal over a human anyday.” Being this out of touch with reality would suggest that you do not have human children and use animals as some sort of substitute and expect the rest of the world to go along with your empty little delusion. You might as well be ranting in padded cell, because no one with ‘class or intelligence’ would take a word you’ve said seriously. The rest of us in the real world can recognize that animals are food, tools, and sometimes pets (not children with fur). Whoever shot the cat was a real jerk for doing so, but oh well. The people of BN, and the rest of the world have better things to think about… like what animal to eat for dinner. :D "

Frodo Baggins wrote on Sep 18, 2007 12:36 PM:

" A story on a cat getting more replies than strories on an ammo clip found in a high school, coliseum losses for the month, beer being served in movies, lowering the drinking age... just goes to show you why BN priorities are so far out of whack... get your priorities straight! "

Animal Activist wrote on Sep 18, 2007 12:17 PM:

" MY OPINION (cont.) They are my little children with fur. They are my life and my everything. From all that I have read in the news lately about all the animal abuse going on throughout the world...it really makes me sick, and it really makes me hate the human race as a whole. ALL ANIMALS GREAT AND SMALL NEED TO BE TREATED WITH THE UP MOST RESPECT AND DIGNITY AS GOD INTENDED. I sure do hope that this sweet and precious little kitty makes it through. I am definitely keeping him or her in my thoughts and prayers. "

Animal Activist wrote on Sep 18, 2007 12:13 PM:

" MY OPINION: You are very barbaric in your thinking. Wild cats deserve to be respected as any other animal on this planet. Wild animals wouldn't attack if they weren't provoked by ignorant humans. In my estimation if you provoke the animal you get what you deserve. God put animals on this planet for us as humans to enjoy the beauty and majestivity of them, not to harm them in any way shape or form. If you were a classy and educated person you would know that these animals are not only here for us to enjoy their beauty, they have many lessons to teach us. They are very intellegent, they have their own opinions and feelings on matters as we humans do. You just have to be open to be able to recieve these messages that they are trying to teach us. Lets just say MY OPINION if someone had did this to your child ..would you take this as light hearted as you are taking this matter?? I DONT THINK SO. I have animals of my own and if someone ever hurt them I would definitely go after them with a vengeance. "

My Opinion wrote on Sep 18, 2007 8:29 AM:

" It amazes me how fanatical a few of you get about the idea of exterminating an animal that kills baby animals simply for the fun of killing them! I swear some of you sound like the Al-Kida defending their religion. A house cat is one thing but a homeless wild cat is another. Your logic makes little sense ... it's like defending a mass murderer and insisting he deserves all the rights and freedoms like anyone else. Wild cats deserve the same treatment as a mass murderer and thats to rid them before they do more harm ! ! ! "

FERAL/STRAY CATS RULE wrote on Sep 17, 2007 10:21 PM:

" ATTENTION ARCHER............If the birds are being killed by the feral cats....I HIGHLY SUGGEST YOU PUT SOME FOOD OUT SO THAT THEY WONT!!!!!:):) DUH "

Animal Activist wrote on Sep 17, 2007 10:07 PM:

" I have been a animal activist forever and I would value and protect any animal over a human anyday.Who ever has done this to this poor little kitty needs to be punished past the fullest extent of the law. There is no excuse for harming Gods loving and majestic creatures. Who ever thinks that this is a funny matter you need your head examined and let me tell you one thing GOD WILL GET YOU BACK FOR HARMING ONE OF HIS CREATIONS. ATTENTION TO ALL YOU ANIMAL HATERS OUT THERE YOU ARE NOTHING BUT PIECES OF TRASH AND IN MY ESTIMATION YOU DONT DESERVE TO EVEN BE BREATHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

toodles wrote on Sep 17, 2007 3:44 PM:

" To:tthhhvester...where do you get off anyway? Live traps or some other means to remove an animal(nuisance or otherwise)from your property should be the only recourse if you live in a residential area. There are laws and city codes and I suggest you check them out before you expound as you have here. "

to: my opinion wrote on Sep 17, 2007 2:35 PM:

" and as a nice little post-script, anyone who claims "100% fact" proves they know very little about "facts", mostly because there pretty much is no such thing, with the exception of perhaps death and impermanence. even in cold hard science, most ideas are called "theory", and can only be called "law" after serious scrutiny. however, even scientific "laws" are admitted by the scientific community to be regularly proven more flexible than originally thought. so, good luck finding any "100% fact" in your entire life. i'm sure i could be entertained for countless years by the endless string of absurdities that vomit forth from your twisted mind and blackened heart. a true neanderthal, living in our area. how fascinating! "

to: my opinion wrote on Sep 17, 2007 2:27 PM:

" i tire of this. you clearly don't have much of an ability to understand what others are saying to you. i suspect you're not even really reading the posts you're responding to, and further suspect you have these types of misunderstandings on a very regular basis. i don't demand that you agree, but literally every response of yours has been clearly missing any point i've made, taking every little thing completely out of context, and so on. ultimately, you demand that killing anything is somehow generally good. take your mentality to the next level, and you have a nazi who finds many reasons to exterminate countless jews because they feel jews cause problems. think about it, mein herr. then again, maybe you think nazis and their type are cool or something. if a cat deserves violence, then so do you. but i'm sure you won't comprehend that simple connection. "

My Opinion wrote on Sep 17, 2007 7:19 AM:

" My my my .... I am really impressed by your manhood ! Your telling me all about your manly hood and about all your manly personality traits such as one area of proof being you are a drinker ! Had you reveled all these Manly traits of yours to start with I might have really taken you serious, but I doubt it ! Anybody that has ever seriously watched and studied cats in the wild knows they are one of a very few animals that will kill for the fun of killing and that is a 100 % fact ! They thrive on it ! Watch your precious house cat kill a mouse, notice how it tortures it first ? One more time .... The only good ( in the wild ) cat is a dead one ! "

TC wrote on Sep 16, 2007 8:20 AM:

" I'm not very fond of cats and don't want one in my home, but shooting any animal like this is inexcusable. Even hunters will go after a wounded animal rather than let it suffer. Studies show that people who are cruel to animals have social problems, wanting power over other beings, including a greater probabliity of becoming a rapist or serial killer. As someone said, cats today, people tomorrow. "

to: alan wrote on Sep 15, 2007 3:34 PM:

" clearly, you are one of a few that can at least appreciate some sense of clarity and intelligence, whether you would agree with me or not. again, i'm not a female, but that's beside the point. i would go further to suggest that i don't necessarily "love cats". i don't understand what love has to do with anything i've posted. i simply suggest few of these hateful children-in-adult's-bodies literally will not, and likely cannot, support their emotionally driven positions with anything remotely logical. as per usual, their responses are just the testosterone-soaked insults of inbred knuckle-draggers. if they are male, the are certainly not Men. "

re: my opinion wrote on Sep 15, 2007 3:28 PM:

" first of all, I am literally about as far from politically correct as they get. I have no interest whatsoever in "political correctness". I simply maintain some things make no sense to a remotely intelligent adult, and other things do, if approached through some sort of reasoned analysis, and not just childish emotional responses. my position simply maintains that yours has not one bit of reasoned analysis, not one bit of "logic" or anything resembling, and suggest that mine does, at least a bit. secondly, I am not a female. I am a fully grown man, a laborer, a drinker, even occasionally a fighter. I listen to loud and aggressive music, and dress in a fashion that would likely make you nervous. I am far from a tree-hugging hippie, and i don't much like hippies. I only explain all this to illustrate some posters' obviously preprogrammed sheep-mentality, the fact that they will assume so much, completely ignorant to what's really going on. for those that have the ability, I think it will be obvious who here is attempting sanity, and who here cares nothing for it, regardless of who's "right" or "wrong". "

T and C wrote on Sep 15, 2007 3:06 PM:

" It's too bad you didn't take that cat to a vet that doesn't JJiK animals "

to To "Good" wrote on Sep 15, 2007 2:50 PM:

" You are SO CORRECT!!! I say, well said ! "

alan wrote on Sep 15, 2007 1:16 PM:

" For My Opinion: How cliche. If you can't present an intelligent argument, go after the person based on what they hold dear. She obviously loves cats so you gleefully claim the only good cat is a dead one. Then you top it off by saying your going out and buy a crossbow. Strongly insinuating your going to shoot some more. That really is pathetic. "

My Opinoin wrote on Sep 15, 2007 11:44 AM:

" I think your trying to convert me (with all of your compliments) into being a political correct person such as yourself ! As far as the pain and agony of being so dense .... your living in a world of self denial lady, as your about as DENSE as they get but truly believe yourself to be of superior intellect , open minded , and worldly in your political correctness. Let me repeat myself. " The only good cat is a dead cat " especially if it is not a pet and runs wild. You have a good weekend but I'm going shopping for a cross bow ! "

To: University of Illinois graduate wrote on Sep 15, 2007 11:24 AM:

" The pantagraph won't post my reply to you. So don't think I just went away. "

a hunter with 2 cats wrote on Sep 15, 2007 12:32 AM:

" Here is torturing a cat take 2 cats tie there tails together put them over a clothes line. No i do not do this, but people keep on saying the torturing of this cat. Shooting the cat with an arrow is not torture it's just bad shooting. At that time of the night he or she could not see very clearly, and is way it got away. Some of the people in the area the cat was found are questionable, and is a good area for strays. By the way the shooter was not from chi-town they can't shoot straight up there. I love cat not more then people. i also have a dog that i like more then the cats, But they are animels not human. I hunt deer not for fun but to feed my family. I don't try not to take bad shots to keep the deer from unneeded suffering. We have lots of stays in the area i live in, and people how don't care about taking care of there own. I catch them in live traps and take them to the pound or rescue stelter. "

Cat wrote on Sep 14, 2007 6:48 PM:

" ME-OOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWW "

GOOD SHOT wrote on Sep 14, 2007 5:58 PM:

" DID ANYBODY HEAR ABOUT THE PLAGUE IN ARIZONA. ITS CARRIED BY A FLEA THAT LATCHES ONTO ANIMALS, MOST COMMON HOUSE PETS. IF YOU WANNA CONTAIN THIS YOU MIGHT HAVE TO START SHOOTING ON SIGHT!! "

alan wrote on Sep 14, 2007 3:50 PM:

" re:simple logic wrote on Sep 14, 2007 2:07 PM: " this wasn't "someone's cat" it was a stray cat that was probably never tame at any point in its life, and probably on someone else's property.////// I hear ya. Stray cats need to stay on their own property, not trespass on everyone elses. "

to: re: simple logic wrote on Sep 14, 2007 3:40 PM:

" well, hey, if you would in fact shoot a stray dog with an arrow, same as this cat, then i guess i can't argue with that, considering my post was only regarding the comparison, suggesting a person wouldn't do to a dog what they would do to a cat. that should be a point worth considering by some, at least: that too many would treat a cat extremely differently than a dog. of course, they're different, and everyone has their preference, but it really is proof of serious ignorance when a person treats their dog like family but goes as far as to torture a cat. that simply makes no sense, any way you cut it. however, these feral animals aren't at all a GOOD thing, either. "

to: recent replies wrote on Sep 14, 2007 3:32 PM:

" i may not call you "ignorant", but something like "dense" might work. case in point, your inability to understand the point i feel i made. that would be, once again, that you made the connection in YOUR post of a cat killing indiscriminately being reason for its deserving death at your hands, and i continue with YOUR logic to suggest that your killing the cat is essentially no different than the cat killing whatever it kills. as usual, all you can come up with is "cats are different than humans, by the way", which is so painfully obvious to anyone remotely sane that your even having to say it is further proof of your density. so, if you can't follow that, that's much more YOUR problem than anyone else's. i doubt it's fun being so confused by the world all the time. "

re:simple logic wrote on Sep 14, 2007 2:07 PM:

" this wasn't "someone's cat" it was a stray cat that was probably never tame at any point in its life, and probably on someone else's property. If a stray dog kept showing up at my house unwelcomed you bet your butt I would deal with it. The last moron I knew who befriended a stray cat got himself and everyone he knew a nice case of ringworm. "

to:reply from my opinion wrote on Sep 14, 2007 1:57 PM:

" Ha ha, I totally agree with you. There are too many tree huggers in this town that continue to relate people to cats. Where is the disconnect!? Most people realize cartoons were fake at a very young age, but for some reason, the hippy pet parents out there can’t understand that wild animals aren’t people. For crying out loud, why don’t I hear these clowns calling for the abolishment of rat traps and bug spray!? This was a stray! Not even someone’s pet! If the city had caught it they would have euthanized it! Some cultures have pet pigs and eat dogs. And I keep reading the word ‘torture’ in these blogs. Wounding an animal is not the same as torturing one. This town really does need a reality check. Turn off Bambi and turn on Discovery or something. Cats torture and kill for fun more than people ever do. "

reply from my opinion wrote on Sep 14, 2007 1:06 PM:

" So I'm stupid and your smart. I comment on the killing of a cat that destroys for the fun of it and your super intelligent logic is why not kill me ! I guess from your point of view is that the cat in question has the same value as a human ... I would never think of killing innocent humans and the cat kills anything smaller then itself but it is my equivalent . And you call me ignorant ????????????? "

Frodo Baggins wrote on Sep 14, 2007 11:55 AM:

" Feral cats aren't just savagely ripping defenseless birds apart for the fun of it... how many peace loving hobbits are brutally murdered every year by ferocious feral cats?... too many to count just in the b/n area as entire neighborhoods are destroyed... to a small hobbit these feral cats are BIG CATS... compare the size of a hobbit to a human and these feral cats would be as large as mountain lions!... terror! "

simple logic wrote on Sep 14, 2007 11:25 AM:

" look, folks, it's like this: if it's alright for you to shoot someone's cat, because it's a "nuisance" to you and your own tiny little self-centered world, then I have every right to shoot your dog that barks all night and keeps me awake, keeping me from working well, causing me to not be able to pay my bills, and so on and so on. then, i step in your dogs droppings, and i have to clean it off. so, in comparison, the sensibility of mutilating all of you people's dogs is far above the juvenile hatefulness of shooting a relatively harmless cat. time to turn on those brains, bloomington. "

to: my opinion wrote on Sep 14, 2007 11:20 AM:

" sooo, your logic on why cats should be killed is because they kill other animals? a cat, because it kills, and killing is "bad", should then be killed, making you a killer? why, then, shouldn't someone kill YOU? i mean, i'm just suggesting here the total lack of any reasoned sense in your position. you're right, it is nothing but an opinion, and frankly one of an incredibly low intelligence, the type that can barely put two and two together. you clearly haven't thought much about what you posted, have you? "

Mary wrote on Sep 14, 2007 10:53 AM:

" but cats are so cute "

my opinion wrote on Sep 14, 2007 8:58 AM:

" The ONLY good cat is a DEAD cat ! Most people have no idea the wild birds, the baby rabbits, the pheasant chicks, that are killed by cats ... just for the fun of killing them and not for food as most wild animals do ! People need to get real ! "

Spooky wrote on Sep 13, 2007 10:16 PM:

" You have got to be kidding me. This is the 4th most commented story in BN?? Appears the coliseum and wounded felines strike a nerve in this community. Now that's diversity. "

alan wrote on Sep 13, 2007 8:51 PM:

" vester: Number one, there are live traps that can be used. Number two, I do believe setting conibear traps and firing 22's in the middle of the city is illegal. Number three, there is no excuse for shooting a cat with an arrow. Comprende? See Ya. "

TTTTHHHHLLLvester wrote on Sep 13, 2007 6:28 PM:

" To alan: Point was that if you're going to dispatch a nuisance animal, use the most effective means available. A conibear trap is quick and effective, same with a properly placed twenty two. Hopefully the person who did this regrets causing uneeded suffering to this animal. Just because I condone removing nuisance animals, doesn't mean I condone torturing them, unlike many animal lovers here who openly condone torturing the person who did this...THAT is disturbing. "

an animal lover wrote on Sep 13, 2007 4:48 PM:

" I do not understand for the life of me why you all thinking that a "kid" committed the unthinkable offense. If a "kid" did do it , where do you suppose they got the arrow in the first place? More than likely from a well meaning parent or grandparent!! In my experiences most times these senseless acts are committed by ignorant adults!!!! Most "kids" I know are animal lovers and if they are not, where do you suppose they learned that.... the same well meaning parent or grandparent that gave them the bow and arrow in the first place!!! Further more cows are not typically pets, most time they are "income"!!! Rarely(like never) are cows running loose, as "feral" animals however pets do sometimes escape and just cannot or will not be caught! Cats are particularly "independent". "

cats will be cats.. wrote on Sep 13, 2007 1:53 PM:

" regardless this animal should not have been shot w/a arrow.i am not a cat person but i wouldnt hurt one.we have cats all over our neighborhood.and you know what since this overflow of strays has shown up we havent had any problems w/mice the last 2 winters.so give it up people.like you, they have every right to be here and live.and most likely are way more helpful. "

dogs wrote on Sep 13, 2007 1:37 PM:

" i think dogs are better. "

To: "good" wrote on Sep 13, 2007 11:35 AM:

" You found my comment about coyotes "retarded" did you?? You're the one who is slow my friend. I grew up raising sheep and have a degree in animal science from the University of Illinois, so I'd pretty much consider myself an expert on what coyotes do to livestock. Coyotes will attack an entire flock of sheep...they'll eat one and leave the rest of them maimed and half dead with their entrails hanging out. They'll do the same to dogs and cats and other small livestock. You are awfully full of yourself and mean for someone who knows nothing. I'd suggest you work on that superiority complex you've got going...it isn't appealing. "

alan wrote on Sep 13, 2007 10:19 AM:

" TTTTHHHHLLLvester wrote on Sep 9, 2007 1:07 AM: " Whoever did this was probably a kid or teen with a small crossbow. If not caught, hopefully they will one day regret not using something more effective such as a twenty two short. Also, a conibear 220 or 330 works well for trapping. I'll put up with the mice, got traps for them too! " and you have the audacity to say what Ingrid Newkirk says is disturbed. "

TTTTHHHHLLLvester wrote on Sep 12, 2007 6:09 PM:

" Alan - There's just as much "belittling" on both sides here. You seem to get your jollies out of it as well. BTW - Ingrid has been quoted several times using that catch phase - "Animal liberationists do not separate out the human animal, so there is no rational basis for saying that a human being has special rights. A rat is a pig is a dog is a boy. They're all mammals." Ingrid Newkirk - Founder, PETA As quoted in Vogue, September, 1989. Just about any quote from her sounds disturbed... "

ridiculous wrote on Sep 12, 2007 1:45 PM:

" people who abuse animals need a good abusing themselves...our dog was abused before we rescue him and i dont kno how people think its fun or jusitified to do this to a defenseless animal...i hate cats with a passion, but would never hurt one...just leave it alone to do its business you moron "

alan wrote on Sep 12, 2007 1:06 PM:

" People who abuse animals do indeed abuse humans. There are many of them doing just that on this forum. They get their jollies by belittling anyone who shows any care and compassion for animals. Must be a real bummer to have a compelling need to make one person feel bad in order to feel an ounce of self worth. "

Actions like this towards cats.... wrote on Sep 12, 2007 12:04 PM:

" ...should happen more often!! "

alan wrote on Sep 12, 2007 11:41 AM:

" tthhvester. If your going to throw up quotes at least have the decency to do it in it's entirety Ok? The statement was: "When it comes to having a central nervous system, and the ability to feel pain, hunger, and thirst, a rat is a pig is a dog is a boy. Reads a bit different that way. "

I cry wrote on Sep 12, 2007 10:26 AM:

" When I hit a butterfly with my car. "

good wrote on Sep 12, 2007 9:03 AM:

" cats do kill for the fun of it. anyone who questions this only needs to watch them as they go hunting. remember all of the song birds when we were little, don't hear them much anymore do you? that is because all of the cats. there is a huge problem with cats not only in this town but all across the country. the people who have them let them go, and they do what they want. if a dog owner would let his dog out, animal control would be there pronto, but why not with cats??? good question. coyotes only kill for fun. you have got to be crazy, I guess they just would rather starve to death than eat their food. what a retarded coment. cats eat their fluffy food at home before the hunt, then when they go out and kill the pheasant family in the ditch they leave that for the vultures because they are already full. the cats that are out roaming the streets or fields get what they deserve, if you don' t like my answer then keep your cat in "your house." "

Loves Animals - Medium Rare wrote on Sep 11, 2007 6:42 PM:

" I don't hate animals - I hate humans who are too stupid to make any differientiation between animals and humans. "

be wary wrote on Sep 11, 2007 2:43 PM:

" of anyone who hates animals and doesn't feel sorry when people hurt them or maim them - they are just wired wrong....stay away from such FREAKS. "

You animal haters wrote on Sep 11, 2007 12:48 PM:

" Are sick and disgusting. There is a word for your personalities and attitudes towards cats and animals in general - psychopath! "

poor us... wrote on Sep 11, 2007 10:11 AM:

" What is with all of this vehemence towards each other? the truth is, we don't know anything about the people behind the comments. So why judge other aspects of them as a person, simply because they do or do not feel sympathy on a certain topic? Not all animal rights believers agree with abortion, just as not all hunters are unloving people. Let's not have this crumble into a childish, "who can insult whom more" contest? The truth is, that this was against the law; the perpetrator should be punsihed, but they won't be found. So, hope for health, donate if you wish, and let everyone get on their merry way. "

TO: "yes" wrote on Sep 11, 2007 10:08 AM:

" Your neighbor is irresponsible by letting her cat continue to breed. If she really cared about cats she would get them fixed. She isn't just part of the problem, she IS the problem. People who love their cats get them fixed and don't let them breed endlessly. "

TO: "scared in b/n" wrote on Sep 11, 2007 10:06 AM:

" Your “right wing” comment is beyond ludicrous. I’m very conservative, have five cats at home that I dearly love, have rescued many animals over the years and volunteer at an animal shelter. Cruelty to animals is not a left vs. right issue! "

TO: "To Archer" wrote on Sep 11, 2007 10:05 AM:

" You are wrong. Cats do eat their kill. Coyotes are the animals that kill only for the joy of it. They will attack and maim an entire flock of sheep just for fun. "

It's a stupid cat: wrote on Sep 11, 2007 9:53 AM:

" If he'd been home where he belonged he wouldn't have been shot. If I had one come on my property I'd shoot him too. "

But but but wrote on Sep 11, 2007 7:54 AM:

" Cats are so cute! "

You Are All Assuming wrote on Sep 11, 2007 6:56 AM:

" that the person who shot the cat was an adult. Excuse me, my money goes on a boy, age 14-15 who has no parental guidance and who is very bored. "

Umm.. wrote on Sep 10, 2007 11:48 PM:

" in the time it takes you to make your stupid remarks, there are cats just like this one dying in a shelter somewhere because no one claimed it. Bob Barker is right. "

Plant Rights? wrote on Sep 10, 2007 10:08 PM:

" Like I said, just because we don't understand how a plant "feels" doesn't mean that it can't. Perhaps one day, we will feel the same about plants that some now do about feral nuisance animals. Almost every argument made for this feral cat could easily be applied to plants. Look at how we destroy the lives of billions of plants and incest's a year because we determine them to be a nuisance (as was this cat). Don't like weeds, yet many provide pollen and nectar for bees and small birds. Weeds allow more habitats for small animals who expand the food chain and help animals such as this feral cat. So all you so concerned about this cat need to let your lawns grow in the name of protecting "life" as well as stop eating anything that was killed to feed you. This will limit you to eating only life forms that have died of natural causes. Sound ridiculous? Not anymore than spending thousands of dollars to keep a feral nuisance animal alive... "

Sharon Leach wrote on Sep 10, 2007 9:25 PM:

" I'm so happy to see Town and Country Animal Hospital getting so much free publicity. It seems anytime that a stray animal is hurt they come to the rescue. When my cat was hit by a car, I was out of town and they refused care for it until I was there to guarantee payment. They had been our vet for over 40 years at the time. How nice that they do it for free now. wondering "

Yea!!! wrote on Sep 10, 2007 5:32 PM:

" Another day for the cat! hang in there Yellow, we're rootin for ya. "

KB wrote on Sep 10, 2007 2:36 PM:

" It's funny how people will spend hundreds of dollars to save a cat and then turn around and go out for a steak dinner. Is the cat's life more important than the cow's life? "

kitty wrote on Sep 10, 2007 11:38 AM:

" birds are carriers of the flu, and there are too many rabbits and rodent animals in town as it is. Cats do you a favor by getting rid of them. And the bonus of cats is they are quiet, no noise violation. they don't keep you up all night barking. And for whoever said that the cat poop stinks, they bury their poop, get a ife "

Get over it wrote on Sep 10, 2007 11:23 AM:

" Why is everyone freaking out so much. It's just a cat. I bet if it were a baby, the story wouldn't have generated half the comments that the cat has. "

Just me wrote on Sep 10, 2007 10:55 AM:

" Why is this news???? "

The wrote on Sep 10, 2007 10:22 AM:

" BOTTOM LINE HERE PEOPLE....CRUELTY TO ANIMALS The cat will be fine thanks to the help of Town & Country. Now let's get some donations to help pay for this bill...Whoever did this should pay, whether it was a stray of not. Good old fashioned a whippin sounds good to me. This was no accident. What a sicko. "

What are you eating? wrote on Sep 10, 2007 8:55 AM:

" When I lived in Tallahassee, Florida there was a Chinese Restaurant that was cited for serving cat meat on the buffet. Maybe someone was trying to............no, surely not in B/N. "

reality check wrote on Sep 10, 2007 8:29 AM:

" me-owwwwww!!!!! "

to: what about plants rights? wrote on Sep 10, 2007 7:44 AM:

" for those that have any sense, and not so much the animal rights extremists (extremists of any kind are always questionable), the issue of caring for and treating gently animals and other nonhuman life is that of "sentience", which for me is defined as the ability to perceive pain as well as pleasure. put simply, a person could argue that the cognitive abilities of a cat or dog are well beyond those of an earthworm or a plant. so, when it comes to true "compassion", a more complex animal seems to deserve our first attentions. i, personally, avoid any unnecessary harm towards anything, from spiders in my house to the leafy plants outside. "

Lizzy wrote on Sep 10, 2007 7:33 AM:

" I wonder if the dude who did this to the cat is reading what everyone is saying... and getting off on it... "

What about Plants Rights? wrote on Sep 10, 2007 12:12 AM:

" How come it's okay to kill a plant? Just because you don't understand its life, does that make it okay for you to end it by mercilessly ripping it out of the ground? Or bugs for that matter, it's all life, what gives animals or humans anymore rights than any other life form? Of course, I'm being ridiculous to example how illogical some get over animal rights. They like to apply these "rights" to animals but not other, less pretty, life forms. Do cats have "feelings"? I don't think you can definitively answer that any better for a cat than a turnip. "

Reader's right wrote on Sep 9, 2007 9:54 PM:

" Right on, reader. Not one of these people gave a second thought today about the thousands of abortions that happened today. But they're checking back here every hour to get an update about a stupid stray cat. Unbelievable priorities. "

reader wrote on Sep 9, 2007 8:53 PM:

" All these bleeding hearts cry over a cat and are the first ones to kill an unborn child and think nothing about it.Go figure. "

MEOWWW wrote on Sep 9, 2007 8:39 PM:

" Yep Top Cat this is definitely headline news "

reader wrote on Sep 9, 2007 8:05 PM:

" To HMMM:You might have something . "

me wrote on Sep 9, 2007 8:04 PM:

" Please, enough about the cat.There are other things more important then this stupid story .Please "

HMMM wrote on Sep 9, 2007 7:44 PM:

" M makes a good point, perhaps there should be a hunting season for cats. "

ANIMAL LOVER wrote on Sep 9, 2007 7:38 PM:

" To all of you cruel people that are in favor of this cat or any cat or stray animal being shot or abused, I hope there is an arrow with each of your names written on it, headed in your direction! "

to: ES wrote on Sep 9, 2007 7:07 PM:

" Seriously...get over it. Do you feel the same way about the road kill? Or does the fact soem HUMAN loves or likes an animal make its life more important some how? "

Top Cat wrote on Sep 9, 2007 6:51 PM:

" I agree with Sagwa. Its a terrible thing..but is this really headline news ? "

anyone wrote on Sep 9, 2007 6:27 PM:

" still have questions regarding the types of people that live in bloomington, the holy grail of mc lean county ? "

M wrote on Sep 9, 2007 5:49 PM:

" This might be a cat that ran away. We had a yellow cat that we kept inside and one day he ran away in the early spring. We were not negligent, we only lost the cat and didn't know where he went. He was a very nice and friendly cat. Not all people are irresponsible pet owners. Bottom line, no animal deserves to be shot at, unless they are of harm to others or it's hunting season. Last I knew there was not hunting season for domestic cats. "

TTTTHHHHLLLvester wrote on Sep 9, 2007 5:28 PM:

" All you weeping over this feral cat are in good company, to quote some like thinking individuals: "A rat is a pig is a dog is a boy. They are all mammals" - Ingrid Newkirk, PETA. “The life of an ant and that of my child should be granted equal consideration.” - Michael W. Fox, Humane Society. “If the death of one rat cured all diseases, it wouldn’t make any difference to me.” - Chris DeRose, Last Chance for Animals. I sincerely hope these people haven't bred. "

ES wrote on Sep 9, 2007 4:47 PM:

" Bottom line; anyone who harms a pet or a potential pet is a completely cruel person, devoid of norms and consciousness. For those making cruel comments, perhaps you ought to consider yourself not worthy of decency. I hope the cat does well. "

Personally... wrote on Sep 9, 2007 4:18 PM:

" I don't understand what the big deal is with cats? They were originally meant to be outside, they are animals! They aren't attacking anyone! I have more issues with racoons getting in to my garbage than cats and I have 2 that are indoor/outdoor cats in Normal. I think it's cruel to lock your cat up in the house, rip out it's claws and feed them bagged crap for food their entire lives. My cats never leave my block, but they do roam it, the whole 5 house block. No one complains and everyone loves them. So what if they hunt down a bird or a mouse? Thats what they do! I would rather have a few cats killing mice in my yard than an infestation of mice in my house. "

Jennifer wrote on Sep 9, 2007 3:47 PM:

" There would not be stray cats if people would be responsible with their pets-do not allow them to roam free-thet is asking for trouble! Have them spayed or nueteredi If you own them take care of them-Thanks to the people who are going out of there iway tohelp this poor animal-Anyone who would do this to an animal is a coward! "

Not My Bill wrote on Sep 9, 2007 2:37 PM:

" I'm sure the vet will not be paid by these people - that means everyone who uses that vet will pay the cost - it will be absorbed by the fees of others - socialism is alive and well. When responsible pet owners take care of their animals and then are asked to shoulder the bills for others as well, that's when I have a problem with this supposedly "feel good" story. It's not a human, it has no soul, it's an animal and, therefore, is disposable. Don't they eat cats as a delicacy in Taiwan? Which is more cruel, shooting the cat to begin with, or keeping it alive now? "

yes wrote on Sep 9, 2007 2:30 PM:

" I know what you mean. My mother's neighbor has 3 cats, none of which are fixed. Each spring many new litters are born. Her cats keep digging up the flower bed to yet another neighbor. It is the spray of the cats that smells. THe crap, I believe is natural fertilizer. One would have to set a trap to cage the strays, then call the animal control. "

Pam wrote on Sep 9, 2007 2:01 PM:

" If someone mistreats an animal, what do you think they will do to a human.... "

wow wrote on Sep 9, 2007 1:40 PM:

" Wow pantagraph...slow news day? "

A Guy in Normal wrote on Sep 9, 2007 1:25 PM:

" It's a feral cat!!!! Feral Cats kill and kill and kill...Before I went to Iraq I had a yard full of Rabbits and Birds, I came home a year later and I had 4 murdering cats living on my property. Feral cats destroy the Eco system. Look at the Galapagos Islands, preserved for hundreds of years now on the brink of being destroyed by...you guessed it , CATS! I will kill every wild cat I see, whether by shooting it, poison or running it down, I much prefer to have the Bunnies and the Birds and to a ratty mange infested fleabag of a cat spreading disease and killing my Pheasants and Quail. I, unlike cats, racoons and hunters don't kill for fun, I kill much like the US Government...to protect my interest. I'm sure most of you will never read or understand that last sentence. Now, why aren't you people so upset when a hunter shoots a deer, a rabbit or a phesant in the butt with an arrow and it wonders off to die a slow death? BTW...for a archer to hit a target like a cat in the shoulder, he's a good shot. "

George McFly wrote on Sep 9, 2007 1:19 PM:

" "Thou art the Great Cat, the avenger of the Gods, and the judge of words, and the president of the sovereign chiefs and the governor of the holy Circle; thou art indeed...the Great Cat." - Inscription on the Royal Tombs at Thebes "

well said, wrote on Sep 9, 2007 1:11 PM:

" Shame! I agree with you! "

Anyone that~~ wrote on Sep 9, 2007 1:05 PM:

" thinks this cat should be left to die has some problems. Would you leave a family member left to die? I'm certainly glad I'm not in your family!! If this cat can be saved and live a viable life why not? If someone is willing to adopt it and give it a warm loving home, why not? As for animals running around in people flower beds; it's not all cats that do that. We have a opossum and raccoons running around here and they get in the garbage all the time. I have seen them so I know it's not all cats. Don't blame everything on cats. If only people would tend to their pets no one would be bothered. I love cats but don't have one because I won't let it run nor do I want a litter box, so I won't get one. I can't believe the hateful comments on here towards cats. Cats are independent but also very loving animals. I'm so glad I don't live in your hate filled neighborhood. Thanks to the clinic and vet that is working to save this cat. Another one of God's creatures looked after. "

kitty's friend wrote on Sep 9, 2007 1:03 PM:

" I hope the kitty is OK. Beware of people who dislike cats. "

To: I am amazed wrote on Sep 9, 2007 11:54 AM:

" You are also amazing. To suggest that an defenseless cat is equivalent to a human, who if shot would be cared for by the state, if indigent, shows a lack of perspective. Someone shoot a human, he goes to prison for many years. The soulless demon who shot this cat, if caught, will receive little or no jail time. You also don't seem to understand that people who abuse animals often go on to abuse humans. You support torture and mutilation of animals at your own peril. "

To: ummm wrote on Sep 9, 2007 11:40 AM:

" that was so streotypical what you said. how do you have any idea home much money they have just because of where they live. the comment you said was pretty low. "

To Mushy and Others wrote on Sep 9, 2007 11:35 AM:

" I wish dog owners would pick up their dog's poop out of my yard and off the Constitution Trail. If you walk along the Trail in the summer, you can smell the poop that idiot people leave. I don't know how many feral cats or loose cats you might have but try a live cat trap to see if you can get to the root of your problem and the humane organizations will find your cat a new home...hopefully indoors. Be prepared for mice and rats...I've seen quite a few in Bloomington. And Lord knows, I have no idea who leaves their dog poop and I think there needs to be a people trap for things like that. "

to: To FYI wrote on Sep 9, 2007 10:47 AM:

" Dittos to the dummy and the IP Adress. What do you mean 'your arrow'? that is my arrow! "

ummm wrote on Sep 9, 2007 10:02 AM:

" How are these people going to pay for this...I'm sure this will be a very hefty vet bill. They don't sound liek their the wealthiest people in the world. I wonder if the vet takes food stamps. "

to FYI wrote on Sep 9, 2007 10:01 AM:

" I'm sure everyone is scared about the Pantagraph capturing their "e-mail address" when they post on here. Maybe you mean IP address...quit making stupid threats. You are probably the same person that thinks people steal you soul with a photograph. BTW, is there any chance I can get my arrow back? "

Crow wrote on Sep 9, 2007 9:57 AM:

" Kudos to the Gipson family and Dr. Jamie Schertz at Town and Country Animal Hosp. Pooh on those people who act like "Michael Vick" supporters. "

bn wrote on Sep 9, 2007 9:24 AM:

" to: "if you really want to argue about it" While I do not condone harming any creature at all just for the shear thrill of it I find your comments incredibly disturbing. My toddler does not destroy the natural ecosytem. She does not crap in your yard or rip apart your trash bags on trash day. If she were to ever take a crap in your yard and you did as you described you would be incarcerated for life by a jury of your peers...and treated VERY nicely by your fellow inmates while there I'm sure...that is if the police got to you before I did. "

awww poor cat wrote on Sep 9, 2007 8:58 AM:

" aww i feel bad for that cat but trying to save it is just making the cat live and suffer through the pain i say you let it die so the cat doesn't suffer anymore pain and it was a stray so it isn't like it is an owners choice or anything "

I am amazed wrote on Sep 9, 2007 8:44 AM:

" Shall we ask for healing prayers at church this morning? If a person on the west side got shot with an arrow there would be little outrage. When did an animal become more important than a human. Is a stray cat a greater value than a possum, would anyone take a possum shot with an arrow to the vet? A stray is a problem no matter where or what it is. If folks are so infatuated with being kind to stray cats then they need to be agressive to catch all the stray cats in the county and find them good homes before they are run over, caught in a combine or violently attacked by a frustrated home owner with poor judgement. "

Too many cats wrote on Sep 9, 2007 8:38 AM:

" How much cat crap do I have to put up with? I had to put chicken wire in my shrubs & flowers because they were being used as a neighborhood litter box. I could not even open my windows because off the crap smell. "

if you really wanna argue it wrote on Sep 9, 2007 8:27 AM:

" naturally, any amount of intelligence would find the hateful harming of animals complete idiocy, nothing but proof of subhuman characters passing themselves off as genuine homo sapiens. so, for those that think they have any point whatsoever supporting the mutilation and murder of defenseless creatures, i say: any small child is CONSIDERABLY more obnoxious, loud, downright disgusting and filthy, more expensive to the community surrounding, and could very well grow up to be one of the idiots that i am posting towards. so, for those that hate animals so much, i suggest i shoot your toddler with an arrow, perhaps beat their skulls with bats, even poison their food. i mean, it actually makes more sense, from where i'm standing, right? "

BEAUTIFUL wrote on Sep 9, 2007 7:50 AM:

" To the family that found and took Yellow to the Town and Country Animal Hospital and the doctors and all that are taking care of him, my heart goes out to you wonderful and caring people. I pray, yes I said PRAY, that Yellow does survive. I also say thank you for your compassion and love even for this cat. "

Hey Penny and the so called legal dude wrote on Sep 9, 2007 7:16 AM:

" www.kidshealth.org/parent/general/sleep/enuresis.html You're wrong!Doctors don't know for sure what causes bedwetting or why it stops. But it is considered a natural part of development, and kids eventually grow out of it. Most of the time bedwetting is not a sign of any deeper medical or emotional issues. "

to:Heather wrote on Sep 9, 2007 7:08 AM:

" You asked who would do such a thing. Try a NFL quarterback. "

FYI wrote on Sep 9, 2007 6:53 AM:

" Betcha don't realize that everyone's email addresses can be tracked! In case you didn't pay attention, this is being investigated. Some of you animal hating tough guys/gals might want to reconsider posting a blog, you might incriminating yourselves. NO EMAIL IS UNTRACEABLE!!!!!! "

could have been avoided wrote on Sep 9, 2007 3:46 AM:

" probably if we would have let the people take there pets to the pool. Maybe this cat would not have been roaming around on Clinton st getting shot at. "

To: anyone wrote on Sep 9, 2007 3:12 AM:

" ADOPT FROM CISAR "

TTTTHHHHLLLvester wrote on Sep 9, 2007 1:07 AM:

" Whoever did this was probably a kid or teen with a small crossbow. If not caught, hopefully they will one day regret not using something more effective such as a twenty two short. Also, a conibear 220 or 330 works well for trapping. I'll put up with the mice, got traps for them too! "

Shame wrote on Sep 9, 2007 12:55 AM:

" A lot of comments in here just make me sick. I am to the point now that I wish The Pantagraph would take this option out. People use this forum for their sick demented comments. They should not be posted. The Pantagraph why are letting people post comments about cats should die? You are showing very poor judgement on what should be printed on here. If you print this trash then it shows to the sickos out there it is OK to do this stuff. Explain to me The Pantagaph how you can allow that to be printed please. Yes, I love cats and I love dogs too. It is so sad what poor animals by neglect have to go through because cruel humans. The cops may not find the person who did this but God saw you can't hide from him. You will get yours!!! "

Stupid wrote on Sep 9, 2007 12:45 AM:

" While some of you are fighting about which city is bigger and race gee some are forgetting about that poor cat. Some jerk shot that cat and if they can do that to a cat, think about what they can do to a human. "

You must be one frustrated, angry person.... wrote on Sep 9, 2007 12:32 AM:

" Coward, coward, coward, coward, coward. Get some help. "

chicago is a bigger blm wrote on Sep 9, 2007 12:14 AM:

" What does race have to do with anything? Plus Bloomington-Normal is not 88% white you idiot. We have an extremely large group of different cultures and races. Chicago is crime ridden. My cousin is a cop on the south side of Chicago. I go to Chicago every weekend and i'm still alive. This is about a cat getting shot with an arrow. Its horrible and people want to say things about race and what town is better. Whatever. Get a life "

Not a crime??!! wrote on Sep 8, 2007 10:54 PM:

" Check out ANY cities' (I'm positive including Bloomington) laws regarding animals and you will find paragraphs outlining the regulations regarding the care and welfare of domestic animals INCLUDING dogs and cats. Cats have been domesticated since ancient Egypt! It takes a real decay in the outlook of people to think shooting an animal with a gun or arrow is "harmless fun" not worthy of attention (Note: Cruel to be Kind, Al, ramen noodle, Al's buddy, Guess What, Could've Been Worse, Dogs, kitty cat, Sagwa, ect). In the eyes of the law I hate to break it to y'all: this would definitely be a crime! "

home owner wrote on Sep 8, 2007 9:28 PM:

" 2 decades ago I moved into a newer neighborhood with a cat problem. Any cat entering my yard was considered abandoned. I got a live trap, every time I caught a cat, I called the police who sent animal control out who removed the abandoned cat for proper care. 25 cats in a year, problem solved and all cats were humanely and compassionately cared for by animal control. Many communities supply the traps, call them. "

To: kitty kat wrote on Sep 8, 2007 9:25 PM:

" You are probably the one that shot it then got on here to write about it and get your jollies. No living creatures deserve to die unneccesarily that is why I support CISAR (Central Illinois Small Animal Rescue) They are a no kill shelter that have 2 wonderful people running it. Pat and Garrie Burr! Adopt a pet today from them. "

To the family wrote on Sep 8, 2007 9:14 PM:

" who took "Mr. Mellow Yellow" to the vet and chose to show love and compassion.... Your heartfelt actions are quite warming to the spirit. If Mellow Yellow recovers he will be the best pet ever and be a grateful friend. "

tax payers???? wrote on Sep 8, 2007 9:13 PM:

" why in the world would you think tax payers would be asked let alone 'saddled' with vet bills. town & country is not going to bill the city. "

To Sagwa . . . wrote on Sep 8, 2007 8:51 PM:

" The Pantagraph should get your IP address so they can investigate this further. It appears you are offended by some of things these people are saying about you. "

Mushy wrote on Sep 8, 2007 8:37 PM:

" I like when stray cats poop in my yard and i accidently step in it ! NOT "

hope... wrote on Sep 8, 2007 8:20 PM:

" the cat survives. how awful! "

to: "to yo" wrote on Sep 8, 2007 8:15 PM:

" Since when did Veteran's Parkway become the dividing line between the east and west side? "

People wrote on Sep 8, 2007 8:15 PM:

" who harm, mame and kill animals are in affect practicing to harm, mame and kill people. The individual, or individuals, who did this should be brought up on charges, serve time in the county jail, pay fines, be forced to complete psychological testing and mandatory counseling. "

what??? wrote on Sep 8, 2007 8:14 PM:

" do I have to do to get a post printed? "

duhhh wrote on Sep 8, 2007 8:12 PM:

" Like I posted earlier and it didn't get added. I don't care what cats do as long as they stay out of my garbage or whine all night. I can't let my dog roam freely. "

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