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Posted: 2/11/2006 5:00:18 AM EDT
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If the old boy isn't suffering from anything chronic, or pain, then always choose life.
He might be slow, but he's still got memories of the hunts of warm Spring days and the cool days of Fall. [Well I fell for that one hook, line, and sinker. What about all the squirrel babies? Think they want to watch mom or dad get crunched by a big old mean and mangy pussycat?] |
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Posted: 2/11/2006 5:00:47 AM EDT
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If an animal is not in pain or confused and scared because of dementia or blindness... I say make them comfortable and allow them to enjoy their days.
My little guy is only 8 1/2. He got a nasty infection in his mouth and is going to need around a $1,000 in dental surgery. Healthy as a horse otherwise, will likely live to be 15 or older barring say cancer. A lot of guys around here would say put him down, $1,000 is too much to spend on an animal. I must say, I disagree... Surgery is scheduled for Monday morning. Enjoy the time you have left, sounds like a hell of an old mouser you got there. |
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Posted: 2/11/2006 5:02:18 AM EDT
[#3]
He'd do it for you! Help him out
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Posted: 2/11/2006 5:02:38 AM EDT
[#4]
WAIT A MINUTE!!!
I'm not talking about killing Buddy! He's in perfect health! I'm talking about slowing down one of the squirrels! |
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Posted: 2/11/2006 5:04:01 AM EDT
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As much as I HATE cats, I say let him live!
Would you kids say the same about you when you get old? And I REALLY do hate cats, I wish it were open season on them everywhere, but I cannot see smokin' the pussy 'cause he is slow.... wait..... can we do that for slow drivers? |
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Posted: 2/11/2006 5:04:19 AM EDT
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I got that part...help him out! Get him a nice juicy one!
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Posted: 2/11/2006 5:04:31 AM EDT
[#7]
hell yes. serve him an all you can eat buffet.
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Posted: 2/11/2006 5:04:53 AM EDT
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Oh, I thought that you were talking about putting Buddy down, too.
If you are helping him, go for it! 
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Posted: 2/11/2006 5:18:16 AM EDT
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You need to figure out a watch to catch the pesky tree rats then break their legs so they cant run and let buddy eat them alive. win-win situation 1. buddy gets to think he is a young killing machine once again 2. you dont have to feed him for the rest of the day 3. it would be fun to watch
Otherwise you must DRAW DOWN on them |
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Posted: 2/11/2006 5:19:18 AM EDT
[#10]
WAIT A SECOND!
Squirrels are people too! At least in West Virginia... 
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Posted: 2/11/2006 5:22:59 AM EDT
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Thats what the Colibris are for!  I might figure out how to video all this and snipe from the side of the house or out a window. |
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Posted: 2/11/2006 5:25:53 AM EDT
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 I think they misunderstood ever so slightly! Anyway, hmmmm...tough question. If there's no doubt that Buddy would dispatch the victim in his customary manner, I personally don't see anything wrong with winging one for him or giving him a little help. However, I don't know, he might not see it as sporting and thus let the unfortunate wretch squeal and flop around in the yard without finishing him off. You might want to test the idea and go ahead and see how Buddy goes along with it. If he reacts with the same deadly, youthful zeal he used to, then why not? That'll teach those smarty pants squirrels! However, if he seems less than enthusiastic I'd just let the squirrels enjoy their temporary respite from the jaws of fate for, without doubt, eventually Buddy's successor will be stalking your yard and the kingdom of the squirrels shall quiver in fear! 
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Posted: 2/11/2006 6:24:57 AM EDT
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It's hard to go against the Arfcom momentum. |
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Posted: 2/11/2006 6:27:50 AM EDT
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I'll vote for any measure that means more dead squirells.
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Posted: 2/11/2006 6:28:39 AM EDT
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come now, do you really need to justify the killing of squirrels?
do it |
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Posted: 2/11/2006 6:35:28 AM EDT
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I don't know about this one...
I think you should buy a few feeder mice and let Buddy play with em. Leave the squirrels alone, I don't want Buddy to end up eating lead. |
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Posted: 2/11/2006 6:37:51 AM EDT
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Heres the steely eyed killer now!
He just spotted one and is rising up from the shadows 
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Posted: 2/11/2006 6:40:52 AM EDT
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Don't put him down. He's paid his due, let him live the rest of his life in peace & tranquility.
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Posted: 2/11/2006 6:48:40 AM EDT
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Shoot the cat. Keep the squirrel as a pet.
 I have to admit, as far as cats go, he is kind of cool looking. |
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Posted: 2/11/2006 6:48:42 AM EDT
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OGNTSA! (SEE EDITED FIRST POST!  )
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Posted: 2/11/2006 6:54:07 AM EDT
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Well, if that's the case, hell yeah! Take a leg out, to make it even. 
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Posted: 2/11/2006 9:12:19 AM EDT
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The cat and tree rat game begins
 I went outside to setup the video camera but the old man thought I was calling him in and got up. Oh well! Theres always later!
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Posted: 2/11/2006 9:47:00 AM EDT
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Sure, help the old guy out.
Maybe you could put an ad in the paper, pretending to be an animal rescue for squirrels, asking people to bring injured ones to your house.
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Posted: 2/11/2006 10:00:33 AM EDT
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I always knowed there was something I like about you, DK.
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Posted: 2/11/2006 10:03:21 AM EDT
[#25]
Help him out... like it's really a chore to go shoot some moving targets like tree rats.
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Posted: 2/11/2006 10:22:15 AM EDT
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Your cat will know you "slowed down" his prey. It will ionsult him. It would be like your wife telling you she got off wicked good last time you did it but in your head you know it sucked
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Posted: 2/11/2006 1:38:03 PM EDT
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I have known him for 16 years and I think his thirst for warm, still quivering blood drenched squirrel meat will overcome his sense of pride. |
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Posted: 2/11/2006 2:09:42 PM EDT
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Why not shoot the rodent then tie a string around his neck and drag him past your old pals nose. you know a cat can't resist anything moving away from it, he'll never see the string, all he'll see is lunch
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