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| 09-29-2007, 01:52 AM | #1 |
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Ran over a cat...
Any experience...?
I just feel kinda guilty right now.... what do you do afterwards? Find the owner or just leave it as is...?  |
| 09-29-2007, 02:06 AM | #2 |
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Find a cat that looks just like the one you ran over, find the owner, and give it to her.
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| 09-29-2007, 02:06 AM | #3 |
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You know, in a few decades, Darwin will make sure cats don't run in front of cars anymore.
For now, if you really feel guilty, give $100 or so to an animal sanctuary or something. |
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| 09-29-2007, 02:16 AM | #6 |
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i once ran over a rabbit late at night... i stopped for it and assumed it had ran off... but once i moved ahead i heard a nasty crunch...
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| 09-29-2007, 02:25 AM | #7 |
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I believe in California, it's only illegal for you to run over a dog and leave it as is, but OK for cats and smaller animals. Not that in matters for you since you're in Canada, but I thought that was a weird law.
I once ran over a cat. I was leaving my house in the early AM hours, still dark outside. I guess the poor thing slept behind the wheel so when I put the car in reverse...yeah. |
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| 09-29-2007, 02:32 AM | #9 |
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i hit a cat once. after 15 hours straight of driving a car ran in front of me on a semi-highway. the problem was that i knew whose it was because it was the only house there. i considered putting it on their porch but i guess that would have been considered taunting and we all know thats a 15 yard penalty...
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| 09-29-2007, 02:44 AM | #10 |
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The cat just didn't have any more lives left. At least it didn't suffer a slow death, right?
BTW, that's one helluva first post! Welcome to the forums!
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| 09-29-2007, 02:46 AM | #11 |
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Donate your 328i to www.cars4causes.com and specify the proceeds go to http://www.peopleandcats.com/involved.htm
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| 09-29-2007, 03:48 AM | #14 | |
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| 09-29-2007, 05:02 AM | #16 | |
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Ummm...yaaaa..... If I hit your offspring I think I would put up a similar sign. Naw, waste of resources... If you can find the owner and own up to it. Ask the owner what he/she thinks is the best way to handle it. They will appreciate your honesty and empathy. Many pet owners, especially older owners, rely on the unconditional love of an animal to help them with the loss of a loved one. This could be your gandmother's cat, remember that. If you can't find the owner donate some money to the ASPCA. You can find their site here: http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer Sorry to expose you to my super duper Dr. Phil sensative side, I just have some experience in this area.
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| 09-29-2007, 05:53 AM | #17 | |
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OMG FUNNIEST Stuff ever im sorry i mean i love cats but this is hilarious |
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| 09-29-2007, 06:07 AM | #18 |
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I ran over a rabbit once. Felt bad for about 30 minutes.
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| 09-29-2007, 06:19 AM | #19 |
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You should not feel guilty. In fact, I tell my daughters to make sure not to swerve in a dangerous way to avoid an animal on the road because this is often the cause for a human fatality. If you own a cat and let it go outdoors this is a risk you take - it is not a drivers problem. And I am a veterinarian and love and own cats.
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| 09-29-2007, 06:45 AM | #20 | |
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1) Find the owner of the cat and invite them over for a BBQ. Be sure to remove the collar before serving. or 2) Buy some fishing line and rent a copy of "Weekend at Bernies". Cheers.  |
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| 09-29-2007, 06:53 AM | #21 |
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I hit a cat once years ago. I stopped, but could not find it. I think the cat was not killed (at least right away) and walked off the road. It was impossible to figure out the owner. It was a horrible feeling when I went over it. It haunted me for a long time.
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| 09-29-2007, 06:55 AM | #22 | |
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Yes, you should feel guilty. Its one thing if its a rabbit or a squirrel. Its another when its a cat or a dog that might have a collar and you have the chance to save its life.
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