Growing Kittens First Day Outside & My Thoughts on Kittens in General From Our Tiny House Homestead
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- The little ones are getting pretty active. And some of my thoughts on raising them.
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I love kittens and I love your thoughts! I've had similar but you are so articulate. Appreciate your bravery to share publicly. ❤️🩷💛
My mom and step dad live next to a farmer with many feral cats that were malnurished and ill. My parents began feeding them simply because they couldn't bear to watch them starve. This has been going on for over 30 yrs., with 100s of kittens of which the majority do not survive. We were able to tame and find homes for a few, though it was very difficult finding good homes. Now my mom is in her late 80s and unable to care for them any longer. I have seen so much suffering with kittens and cats, rotting eyes, respiratory illnesses etc etc. Also raccoons and other animals would feast on these kittens..I would find dead kittens with missing limbs. I have shed many tears over the yrs dealing with this overwhelming issue. Finally I decided enough is enough! Through a TNR program I managed to trap 13 females and 2 males and had them all fixed. You can imagine how many kittens would have been born this yr if I had not taken action. I agree it's much healthier for people and animals to keep all their healthy parts intact. Though these feral cats and their kittens were suffering horribly. The local shelters wouldn't take them as they were always full. The Humane Society didn't want adult cats especially feral cats. I honestly believe getting them spayed and neutered was the kindest thing I could do for them. They all appear happy and much healthier. A couple females have warmed up to me and even allow me to pet them. 😻 I think it's wonderful all you are able to accomplish Ariel!! I'm always amazed by your knowledge, wisdom and genuine spirit. 💕
Bless you and your good works Lori. The world needs more people like you AND like Ariel. You both have the right idea. I have a little chi that I had spayed before her first heat. At the time I thought it was the right thing to do but now I regret it. I would definitely have gone for the tubes tied if I knew about it. Educating folks is probably the best answer and both you and Ariel bring different but excellent perspectives to the table.
@@magamutts5726 thank you for your kind comment❤ never knew there were options of tubal ligation for animals though certainly would be a much better solution. Seems like it would be more cost effective! Always learn something new from Ariel.
I adopted 2 kittens years ago…one an orange tabby named Blue and a gray tabby named Fat Boy because of his often full belly). Their mother was a neighborhood cat who was killed soon after kittens were born. That’s all the rescuer knew. The whole litter found amazing homes…all were thereafter spayed or neutered. Sad but happy ending.
Carolyn/Vermont Cat Lady (originally from San Diego)
I worked at a shelter in Pasadena before moving to Vermont.
Oh, the stories from there I WON’T share! Loads of happy memories though. 💚😹😺😽😻💚
We have a crazy cat lady around the corner. We are farm country. She refused to allow any of the cats to be trapped and fixed after many many complaints from the neighbors due to dead cats on the roadways, tons of kittens and the horrific smell of cat pee everywhere. The town finally stepped in. They were all feral cats. The fixed them and released them back to her colony and whatever kittens they could take they adopted out. She has a much more manageable colony now and they seem to stay closer to her house now.
Well said. Bravo.
As a person who worked or volunteered at humane societies I am always saddened by the usual population found within those confines. The problem as I always saw it are the humans who are the reason so many dogs/cats wind up in “rescue” places. If everyone could be as conscientious as you & Clay, those cages would be (mostly) empty. It’s a “hot button” issue for sure. So glad yours were born into completely good stewardship. And, no matter what - there’s nothing cuter than a kitten ….(or a puppy, or a kid (as in goat), or a calf or a colt 😂)
The lambs are popping up in the fields around here like a crop of dandelions! So fun to see.
Perspective! Too many people just don’t think about the rural/urban differences. I live in a large city & have tended a small enclave of feral kitties. Most are fixed but a few are intact & very savvy about live traps.
I’ve wondered about the impact of fixing every adult animal on its gene pool. It’s a slippery slope.
Stay the course. Your kitties are healthy & gorgeous. Enjoy. You & Clay know the meaning of animal husbandry. Hope you don’t feel attacked by those who don’t know the intent. Blessings
Hi Ariel - I had my male cat neutered 8 years ago because I didn't want him to go out and multiply all the feral female cats out there. He was a feral and I gave him a good home. Also, didn't want him out there fighting with other toms. You have a farm with the Mom and Dad and are giving them a great home so I don't think you are doing anything wrong. Love your videos and how great you care for all your animals!
Wow. You brought up situations I didn't know existed. I guess I've been a little brainwashed into thinking that spaying and neutering pets is the only way to go. I did a little research just now on the shelters importing animals from other states and countries. Who knew?? Thank you for your informational videos. I always learn a lot. And now I'm just a little more informed than I was when I woke up this morning. lol
It's so charming how Burley gazes at the kittens
They are precious 💕 Here where I live, in the southeast United States, overpopulation and overcrowding of shelters is a huge problem. I understand some other areas the country not so much. Many of the dogs and cats here are lucky enough to be pulled by rescues and transported to areas of the country where they can find homes. It's not nearly enough still, so here spaying and neutering is a very important need. Thanks for sharing your life, and your precious babies. My kitty especially enjoys watching your baby chicks on the big TV 🙂
All God's creatures have purpose. And sweet little kittens, puppies, chicks, ducks, etc. are SO precious. Thanks, Ariel, for sharing your kittens with us. Blessings to you.
Is some of the misunderstand-ing the difference between city and rural living? Different priorities for each place with animal husbandry.
Burley is an awesome dog with all of your homestead animals. What a great dog!!
You are not running g a kitten/puppy farm. You are a responsible animal owner. The kittens are too adorable.
Had a female cat fixed last fall here in SE Idaho. They did it laproscopic/endoscopic, so no hysterectomy. Was such a quick and easy recovery too. Best option!
That is wonderful! Do you mind sharing the name or contact info for the vet you used? SE Idaho is not that far from us compared to most places.
@@FyNyth
Shelley Veterinary Clinic. The doctors and staff are wonderful. But I think if you check around, this is the new standard of care with the younger doctors. I could be wrong.
@@sissy-_-fnyc Thank you very much! I have checked with our local vet in this area and they are not interested in the idea. So I will be looking these guys up!
I did not know about that procedure, thanks for sharing.
Because she was "fixed" endoscopically does not necessarily mean she did not have a hysterectomy.
Awww they’re so adorable & growing up so fast. I’m a jeep dweller so I can’t have a cat right now. I miss having a calming companion. Most excellent video Ariel!❤️
Before I forget, there’s a channel called Cat’s Diary. The baby chicks & ducklings cuddle with the cats. Extremely cute ☺️
Thanks Ariel for sharing the kittens with us. This was so comforting for me to see, because just yesterday my 14 yr old rescue cat Beans went over the rainbow bridge and I'm missing him so much. Thanks for bringing a smile to my heart.
My condolences. ♡
I have 2 that I've had for 17 years.
They have slowed down but are doing well.
Last month someone decided I needed 2 more (saw them throw them out), I didn't but....
Well said ... how refreshing to hear some common sense on animal husbandry!
It makes me sad that an explanation like this is needed of your reasons to have kittens. Having lived rurally, I understand the need and the shortage. I get it!
Ariel, I can't think of a better place for a litter of kittens than what you and Clay provide! We just have one and he's never killed a bird. Regularly, though, he catches mice in our compost and garden.👍I also agree, pets are highly over-managed. They deserve better! 😎🇨🇦🐾🐾🐾🐾💜
I like the way you think things through to the logical conclusion. A birder friend once informed me that all cats should be kept indoors permanently - and neutered and spayed - because cats were entirely responsible for the great reduction in songbirds in recent years. I think this is propaganda spread by people who don't want to admit that modern ag chemicals are killing off more than insects and weeds. A hundred years ago no-one spayed or neutered their pets and they all ran around outdoors catching and eating their prey, and there was no shortage of songbirds, mice or anything else.
Well said, I agree with you 100%. I believe most people don't realize the jobs homestead and farm pets do.
They are absolutely precious!!!
One argument to consider having your cats spayed/neutered is to prevent them breeding with their parents and each other which will eventually lead to birth imperfections. If you could find a vet able to perform the procedure, i think having their 'tubes tied' is very expensive.
Ariel i find you and Clay very sympathetic and i love following your channel, i have done so for years. And i hope to continue doing so in the future even though i don't agree with everything you've said in this episode. You are entitled to your opinions and so are your subscribers. I'm curious to know if people will leave here after this. I hope not!
You are awesome people and i love wat you are doing. Please carry on.
I think your reasons for how and when you choose to let your cats breed are well thought out. They work for you in your environment.
I do think the local environment plays a huge role in how people need to manage pet breeding. I live in the suburbs of a town in the UK. I would like to have a cat as a pet but there are so many around here (I see at least 5 cats visit my garden daily, often more than that) I won't add to the number. Our song birds and small mammals are under huge pressure from loss of their natural habitat and predation by cats is another stress on their populations. That is another reason for me to not have a cat. There is no one size fits all approach to responsible animal ownership.
@Annie Hosking…. Wonderful & “well thought out” comment as well 👌😉
loss of habitat generally has more to do with human encroachment than cats, not to mention pollution and other factors. I've lost nests to snakes and rats as much as anything else.
Comparing kittens and spay/neuter to kids is a false equivalency…you lost me right there
Absolutely agree.
Agreed, that became a very disturbing, misleading discourse . Animal life is totally different to human life. Comparing the 2 is sacrilegious.
Also your info on importing cats and dogs is very askew.
Can't see how your discourse on why people shouldn't neuter/spey cats & dogs is a very wrong constructed reason at all.
Reproduction in People and animals is completely different, and incomparable.
I'm shocked at the tone of this video. Not b'cos of whether we should have kittens snd puppies, of course we shall, that's why we shouldn't try to turn animals into human pets. Let animals be animals and humans be humans. They're 2 different creations. Humans are made in the image of God either a brain for choosing and a Spirit for eternal living, to have communion with our creator God.
God created Animals and all other living things for man's use and fir man to have dominion over. They have no spirit. They live they die. The are born with pre-instinct according to their breed.
I can't reconcile how or where you got such a distorted view on creation and then not discern the differences between man and animals.
What she said is removing organs isn’t the best choice. The metaphor she gave made sense and that’s all it was, a metaphor. She went in to say if there’s a vet in her area that tied tubes she would choose that vs removing an organ. And she’s 100% correct, that would be far more healthy/kinder for the animal.
@@magamutts5726 Thank you Mags, but I believe we clearly heard and understood what she said. We all have our own opinions.
Being able to see multiple sides of an issue seems to be a dying art in the human species. Agree with everything you said a 1000%
Also. Because we have manipulated our environment so much to make life easier and we don’t need rain to eat, etc, what humans “like” usually goes 100% against nature. We like sunny days over rainy ones, mature forest over brush, dry land over wet areas, free flowing rivers over tangled “messes”, animals that don’t make noise or have needs specific to them over animals we force into what works best for us, unhealthy “clean” over killing everything on anything we might touch. I could go on and on. There’s always a sweet spot. Very little 100% black and white. Humans will lose our place at the top if we don’t adjust.
Thank you for sharing your insight about the subject. The kittens are sweet.
I just adopted a kitten who was unwanted and I am glad I could do so. I do think adopting animals is a good idea but I am not against people choosing to raise animals born on their homesteads. If we value a free country, we value people having different opinions and being free to express them. "...maybe consider something like a gerbil" I love this line! Great point! As usual I also learned some new things. Thank you!
I love cats and dogs. I have 10 cats and 2 dogs that are really relaxing to have around. The cats are full of mischif and the dogs are just lazy furballs.
Just an fyi (for inquiring minds) ...
In a female dog/bitch it is called an Ovary Sparing Spay (OSS) .... the uterus is removed, but the ovaries are left intact. That way the female dog can still retain all of the health benefits/hormones produced by the ovaries, but without a uterus they can no longer come into season/bleed/reproduce.
In a male dog, it is called a vasectomy. The vas deferens is clipped, but the gonads remain intact. Thus he is no longer able to reproduce, but still keeps his much needed hormones.
It is important to have the surgery done by an experienced vet, however, to avoid the issues of when it is done improperly.
We have 2 dogs and 2 cats. All were rescues. We've had both dogs for about 13 yrs. (one is a Yorkie/Shitzu mix and the other is a shepherd/lab mix. We took 3 kittens in to foster and we knew that they were staying after being here for 2 days. lol Sadly one of the males died after having them for 4 years. Hermie & Bella were litter mates taken from a hoarder and Gene was found wandering in a mobile home park in the rain so they named him Gene Kelly. We just call him Gene. He is on my cover photo of my channel. Since we are getting older these will be our last pets...it's getting too hard to keep up with them.
I just love to watch all your animals antics and growth with happy sounds. Thanks for informing us of the "business" of shelter animals. Nice to see the kittens with both parent cats taking an interest in them. Will be interesting to see which kittens you keep and which go to your brother.
I have always been very uncomfortable about doing such invasive procedures on our pets, I got a dog instead of a cat because I thought it would be easier to prevent unwanted offspring (also I worried about a cat getting run over as I live in town). My dog is now 10 and not found it a problem at all. I just walk her somewhere quiet when she is on heat. People have started to say how young and healthy she looks and the only time I have needed to take her to the vet was for an injury, whereas dogs I know of similar age and are done are getting old/had health problems
I would be interested to know where you read the statistics you quote on “millions of animals being brought into the U.S. to support the shelter industry.” I have searched but cannot find such a report.
@@magamutts5726 Hear it from shelter owners themselves? If this is the true situation, though, there ought to be records of such a volume of imports, given that the U.S. is very strict about bringing animals into the country. Just try to bring your pet in from somewhere else!
Just a few:
www.npr.org/2015/01/01/374257591/with-rescue-dogs-in-demand-more-shelters-look-far-afield-for-fido
www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IA_Rescue-Dogs-and-stopping-potential-danger1.pdf
www.foxnews.com/opinion/the-us-has-become-a-dumping-ground-for-foreign-puppy-mill-and-rescue-dogs-heres-what-needs-to-change
@@FyNyth Thanks, Ariel! National Public Radio and the American Kennel Club at least should be reliable sources of information. This does seem to be quite a problem, especially since there have been a few instances of rabies and other diseases being brought in with the animals. Poor creatures. We’d like to think that most find good homes, but how much follow-up really occurs? Good to know that your kitties are spoken for. You may want to reconsider allowing Velcro to breed freely, however. That’s wearing on an animal, and it will become increasingly hard to ensure each new arrival has somewhere to go.
The kittens are so cute. You are a great caregiver to any animal. Do not understand why people are critical of your choices. Keep on doing what you have been doing.
I still think you should not have unspayed cats. So now you have another two, and they have a litter and then you keep 2 more, it never ends. I worked in a State Hospital with a feral cat population, it was hard to keep them under control and that was in CA so at least they were not freezing. I choose to disagree with you on this Ariel and hope your reconsider and get your cats fixed so no more litters. I believe we need more animal population control not less.
Denise, she lives on a farm. They are necessary for farm life. Where you live and the problems you encounter are not the same where she is.
I guess it’s a damn good thing that Ariel’s life and choices are none of your business then, right?
Hey there I just love the kittens.I bet they will be awesome mousers. My husband and I love the way you guys take care of your animals. You can tell they are healthy. Love the channel. God Bless.
My kittens years ago were Blue (orange tabby) and Fat Boy (as a kitten had a full, contented belly).
Carolyn/Vermont Cat Lady
Now I’m the mother of Awesome (orange tabby) and Amigo (gray/brown tuxedo).
Oh….the stories I could share!
I’m in complete agreement with you. Your respectful discussion regarding the decision to have kittens was well stated. Thank you, as always, for your wonderful video. I love your channel. Gods blessings ❤️😊🌹
I love the kitten video. I also like how you can calmly & rationally respond to people who have negative comments. I enjoyed listening to your thoughts on the issue. I've noticed that you don't do anything without putting a lot of thought and/or research into it. It's amazing that you had to search to find Velcro & Zipper. Here in the mid-Atlantic part of the US there are always new cats coming through the SPCA each week. They are usually adopted pretty quickly & often times they are coming from shelters in other states. One thing that has changed a lot since I was a child is that we rarely see strays. When I was growing up there were plenty of strays.
I wish I could like this video a million times.
I had a vasectomized cat who lived a good healthy life to nearly 20. I only wish my female cats could have been kept intact and sterilized. No vet I have known has ever offered this service. I never want to subject an animal to unnecessary surgery either. I hope ideals will change over time.
I couldn’t deal with the stuff that comes along with having your utube channel your a very lovely young woman & intelligent also
Thank you for all you do really enjoy all your videos
the smart people of the world never get a college education these days
That does often seem to be the case.
We had both as you noted if you love them and control reproduction.(responsible) they bring a lot of love into your life. We just replace or last dog of 19 year 3 months. A hard loss but would note change a thing. Thanks Matt 😊
you are smart !! did you ever get a college education? you deserve one
Nope. Just lots of great jobs, experiences, books, etc.
Oh my goodness. I can’t believe people these days. Everything offends them and they feel like they need to tell you about it. A bunch of Karen’s if you ask me. Keep on doing what you’re doing! Those kittens are adorable!
The philosophy behind the Fy Nyth homestead continues. To make the world a better place. Thank you for always considering every option. 👍❤️
They are so very cute! Thanks for sharing. When I was growing up on a homestead, we used to have cats and kittens because of rodant and snake control. We always grew and kept feed corn that we used to fatten the cows about a month out before butchering, and even though we had a corn crib wrapped in hardware cloth, we still had rodents, so cats and kittens were always a necessity. I had one mamma cat that refused to deliver her kittens if I did not stay there with her. My dad would not have any animal on the homestead that was not a working animal. We kept a German Shepherd for a guard dog and a beagle for a hunting dog. As much as I wanted a horse growing up, dad said it had no use on the farm and so we couldn't have one. I truly understand his philosophy. I loved the animals that we did have on the farm.
Yea-I don't get the comparison either 😂
The kittens are growing fast! It is endearing to watch Burley interact with the kittens.
Appalled ? I think you're wonderful 💖. They are beautiful.
adorable kittens, i love your videos and appreciate your honest, logic... about normality
I’m sorry but I’m really upset I usually watch you on my Tv but I had to get on and comment You should not have to defend yourself for your decisions you make . You are a very beautiful kind person and what you do and how your do it on your channel is your right as long as it’s not abuse and I know that’s not going to happen I’m so grateful for you sharing your life with us it’s amazing what you do I envy you the life you live I have watch you from day one please keep doing what you do and that person who said this . Get off go watch something else we do not need your negativity on here this is a peaceful channel full of love and hard work GodBless you keep up the good work.
I knowYou didn't ask our opinion, but...I vote for keeping the orange one.
Infantilized housepets. That nails it.
I love cats 🐈 they are so cute and I know you would be a good steward of those new kittens
My farm family told me years ago that Tom cats kill the orange kittens.....not sure why but thought I would pass that on.
I like how you explain your position and the thoughtful way you approach formulating opinions.
People should know better than to question you about ANY decision you and Clay make about any part of your lives! You NEVER do anything Willy Nilly! I have watched enough of your videos to know you always know exactly what you are doing and why🥰
Another thought…trimming just front nails has always worked well for me. Start trimming when they are kittens, rub the top of head with fingers or nail trimmers which calms them quite a bit. When nails are trimmed, give kitten/cat a treat. (Those nails can be like fish hooks)
This helps to establish nail trimming in a positive way.
I learned this when a volunteer visited our animal shelter in Pasadena, CA back when I was in charge of a cat room. I still use this method with my own cats and clients’ cats.
Carolyn/Vermont Cat Lady (Awesome Pet Sitting)
Thank you for this video. Really good thoughts.
I live in a rural community. We need barn cats/farm cats. This time of year there are always a litter or two, but some of us have 'fixed' our cats too. However we have another issue this time of year, folks in the city coming up to our community to 'dump' kittens & puppies. Talk to those folks about 'fixing' THEIR pets.
As an animal lover, this was very educational for me. I had no idea we're importing animals for the shelter industry. Thanks for this. 👍🏿
Ohh! I love your kittens!! And I am glad that you are so loving with them and all of your farm animals! God bless you, Ariel!!
Totally agree. I learned some new things fromy ou too. I know a family who tried many times to foster dogs with hopes to adopt two, and they all had significant emotional problems such as crying all the time, when their favorite family member left home for a bit (even with other dog and humn family members around) or lashing out in certain situations. They tried hard to help them overcome, but didn't work. So they finally gave up and bought their current dogs as puppies.
I'm sorry to hear some jumped to conclusions before considering regional differences. Personally, I understand why you would want cats on your property and have them as pets. And yes, I love cats and those kittens are incredibly cute!
First of all: the cats don’t do you any service. You’re THEIR servant. Make peace with that. Second: cats catch more prey than you see. But it’s okay. The way you’re set up doesn’t provide your cats with lots of places to hide and stalk birds while they’re eating and more vulnerable, and you don’t have many cats. I doubt they make any significant dent in the bird population. As long as the kittens have responsible homes to go to, it’s not a problem to allow Velcro to have a litter. But cats can and will reproduce quickly even in cold climates as long as they find shelter (such as barns) to survive the worst of winter. Our place is also in a cold climate (we get cold snaps of -22°F and below) and there’s a feral cat problem in the area. Of course, while many die due to exposure, hunger, predators, cars, cats breed rapidly. So those who make it through the winter manage to breed and keep the population going. A local trap, neuter, and release program has been helpful, but not all people who have ferals around bother with it. It’s great that your area doesn’t have a feral cat situation. As long as you and the people who adopt the kittens are mindful, the cats will be all right. :)
The kittens are looking so strong and healthy! They are Beautiful .
I used to rescue animals. I'm retired now so can't afford to do it anymore. I'm a spay/neuter proponent. I witnessed many sad cases.
Interesting perspective. I appreciate that you seem to thoroughly think thru decisions. Unfortunately, millions of pets are euthanized in US shelters due to overcrowding so I hope no one is importing pets. Your analogies about cutting off a limb are weird. It's not a good analogy. I don't know what city you live near but I checked petfinder for adoptable cats in the first city I found in northern MT. There's 100+ so you shouldn't have had any issue acquiring a cat. Having spent many years in rescue I do not agree with breeding dogs/cats at this time due to the overpopulation of unwanted shelter pets. I hope all your cats get spayed/neutered.
Ariel, your dog is so well behaved. Bravo to you for that.
It's great you are handling the kittens. We got feral cats for a friend ( Mom and Dad cats were feral) and although they like being petted, they do not like to be picked up. They catch rodents, but they bring them inside to play with. I wish they would eat them outside.
Good talk on birth control and why cats are useful on a farm or ranch. I`f do not have them then must use lots of chemicals hat are horrible to have near anything living.
So yes to cats. Your right on animal birth control. How they are sterilised is horrible.
Same with humans. I had to have uterus removed after 11 years of pain with endometriosis 11 day heavy periods at 42.
I finally admitted I needed to let go of my uterus. This was in the late 90's
It was mental not just physical. To get the new laser operation ..so less cutting I had to see a male surgeon.
I had laser sterilisation when was 21 so knew this procedure in a way.
First I was reminded why went to female doctors when I saw on his ceiling a playboy piece of some guy in open jeans with his hand down his pants.
I stood up in the table and took it down. I gave it to the nurse when she came in and told her this is not a sex shop.
She agreed but said he thinks it helps relax??? NOOOOO. It makes me think he is a pervert. He was only doc in my area that can do that operation.
During talk he said so full hysterectomy. I said no just uterus. He said why ? you are past pregnancy stage and could get ovarian cancer.....
I almost stood up and left but the nurse was watching me. I said well look old man you are past age but still get urges dont you? I am still hoping and attractive, I like my hormones and need them.
Your business is the uterus and nothing else. he filmed he operation so I could see he left the ovaries..as if that film makes any sense to me..haaaa Yes we need our hormones.
Yay Ariel. Your old school and common sense approach to life and animals etc is so refreshing. Weird views are evil. God bless you.
Who wouldn't want kittens? As long as they are cared for and neutered, they're great at pest control and funny companions. There can be too much of a good thing, just like any animal. They're not as devastating on the local bird population as people think, that lands squarely on the laps of humans who destroy habitats. As many cats as I've had only two were good hunters, and we had no shortage of small wildlife.
I always worry when someone who has a YT channel decides to pause their filming in order to have a "sit down" to philosophize and offer forth their world view on everything. Outdoor cats can kill up to four billion birds a year, birds who could be eating insects, pollinating plants, spreading seeds, and singing their songs for our enjoyment. The cat population needs to be managed, and if that means taking out their uteruses, ovaries and testicles then so be it. Around here if you walked into a vet's office and asked for a tubal ligation on your cat they would laugh at you. Cats starve, get killed, predated, become sick, and are targeted by some sickos out there. There are simply too many cats out there who are not managed and they are perpetuating the cycle. You can do what you want with your cat(s) and leave them intact and outside for rodent control. If you do, you may want to revisit this little talk in about 5 years and see how you are doing with your population. BTW I am a cat owner. She is shelter cat that no one wanted, and is spayed and confined to the indoors.
Oh myyy!!! i'm glad i found your channel. I talk about this topic in another channel and got alot of attack which i don't care as you say everybody have their opinion, it was about animal adoption and people who give up on their animal or are cruel to animals.
I think there are alot of shelters in the US because there is no good law to protect the Animals which makes it easy for ppl to get away with animal cruelty so as leading to many animals in the shelters.
A lady said to me ... some ppl have reasons like aggresion or with economy to give up animal to shelter, I answer her by asking her, if her child become aggressive or she was poor will she give up her child? to me mý animals are part of my family and we do not give up on family, just that simple. And why do people get pets without learning what it takes to own a pet, it's just selfishness, as if the pets are a pair of shoes that you throw away when you don't need it anymore.
Thank you for sharing and kittens are gorgeous❤❤❤❤
I agree with you animals. I consider myself a responsible pet owner, but Veterinary Care I get a lecture every visit because I have an intact male dog that is not out of my sight. They also don’t like that I feed raw food and do not like to over vaccinate. The struggle is real!
I love the way you explain things Ariel, you make your point and never insult anyone. I rescue cats and dogs. I always have a rescued senior that no one wants but I fully support new puppies and kittens to responsible people who breed their pets for all the right reasons. Sometimes these groups against breeding step over the line and do more harm than good, even though we’ll intentioned.
Looks like Zipper is also interested in taking care of them!
Have to careful with Tom's around kittens....although he is not feral
I love watching Burley with the kittens❤.
The world has gone mad! Farm life is awesome! For ever real life in the country has plenty of room for all! For centuries, cats lived outside, and nobody went to all the bother of worrying about a dog with cats or them being there in nature! Just feed them plenty of meat! They won't get diabetes! Nature is so healing and uplifting!
I wholeheartedly agree with you on all points, Ariel. You certainly have a lot of cuteness on your hands as well! Bless and cheers!! 🙂
I love kittens, cats and dogs. I love animals and this video was very sweet.
Don't mind other people. You are right. We are allowed to choose our pets, beside, cats are sooooo cute
Thanks for this. My dad got homestead just got kitten for the same resdon as you and to warn off snakes when it gets bigger. I really happy now he has to care for it. When it becomes a cat it will look out for my dad.
We don’t have rats in Alberta either - 2 borders are inhospitable for rats and the ‘Rat Patrol’ ensures no rats make it across the other 2 borders or if the rats make it in the province, the Rat Patrol takes care of them
Glad to hear that you were very responsible with having litter of kittens, glad but not surprised
Thank you so much for sharing the joy of watching your sweet kittens ,on my backlist is to foster a pregnant cat and see kittens born …I travel a lot so having a foster cat would work best .I think the life your provide for your animals is great and I so enjoy watching your videos seeing them interact with each other …..thank you for sharing …Burley is such a beautiful well behaved dog ….♥️🇨🇦
I as a person, i will rescue an animal that is astray but i will not feed or rescue another person's pet or animal because that just telling or giving them reason to continue doing what they are doing to the animals, if i see something wrong i will report that person and not let them get away from that crime and this message will go on and on and ppl will stop mistreating their animals.
Kittens raised to be social are sought after for family pets. Alot of people don't want a feral kitten because they aren't social and that is what is in alot of shelters.
Feral cats can be socialized with patience and effort. And they certainly deserve a home too.
Your dog is so good with kittens. We found a cat that was dropped around our house and he is now a house cat all shots and fixed. In the first place it is not their decisions what you want to do with your pets.
Enjoyed, the kittens are growing so fast 😊🐈⬛🐈
Well said!
Fixing a male cat doesn’t stop spaying. Igor would still spray at age 12. He would do it when he was being scolded by my mother.
I know the kittens are the focal point but 🥹Burley! Could he be a more brilliant ⭐️ ? ATB 💜🦋💜
PS I so agree with you about spaying/neutering! I recently got a GSD that I’ve wanted for a long time… even my vet was so condescending towards my decision to not spay her, to the point I’m not even going back to that vet 👀 after doing my own personal study, ripping out her organs as an adolescent is a money grab! I live in the woods, on the side of a mountain and hardly hear another dog bark and I still get side eye for not spaying her 🙈 blows my mind how ppl take “authority’s” word without doing their own research. In my opinion, the only animal that it makes sense is horses, only bc I worked on a breeding farm and they can be quite dangerous if not gelded. Love you Ariel! Keeping it natural 💜
Sooo cute! And responsible on your part.
Very nice Ariel ! Fur babes are lovable . 👍👍😊
👍well said I totally agree
Are people really talking that crp? Don't we have enough hs to deal with then making kittens an issue? Must be people that live in a closet...kindly get out more often.
It always amazes me how people are so focused on only having rescue animals available but they approve of killing preborn humans rather than allowing them to be born and raised by loving adoptive parents! Something is so wrong in this society. God bless you Ariel for your concern and compassion for these animals.
Many pet owner do give their pets abortions if they believe they are pregnant and do not want a litter. I believe sterilization is good for both humans and animals once you have had your family.
Women are not chattel. Women do not owe anyone the use of their bodies. And we certainly do not need to be forced to give birth to satisfy barren couples. #bodyautonmy #mindyourownbody
Very well said!
I just love them all, neutered or not!