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Osvobojen: mačka Z Glavo 6 Dni Ujeta V Kozarcu

Napisala Sarah Loeb iz Pensilvanije

Počutim se, kot da sem doživel resnično blagoslovljen dogodek. Članu moje divje kolonije, običajno eni izmed bolj prijaznih mačk, se je na glavo zataknil plastični kozarec. Njegova celotna glava je bila ovita v trdo plastiko, popolnoma onemogočen jesti ali piti. Prvič sem ga tako videl v soboto zvečer. Ure in ure sem ga poskušal prepričati, da mi zaupa, da sem se dovolj približal, da sem lahko odstranil kozarec. Toda mačka, popolnoma ranljiva in naravnost panična, je bila preveč plašljiva, da bi mi dovolila približati se.

Naslednji večer sem poskušal nanj vreči brisačo, nato pa težko odejo, da bi ga dezorientiral, v upanju, da mi bo to omogočilo dober prijem, vendar se je mačka izkazala za prehitro in zvito za takšne trike. Moj fant je celo pozno zvečer prišel ven z veliko košaro in skupaj sva poskušala ujeti prestrašeno mačko, dokler ni končno popolnoma pobegnil in ga ni bilo nikjer več.

Odločili smo se, da čez noč izpustimo past Havahart, vendar tudi to ni bilo uspešno (čeprav mi je omogočil dostop do plodne samice, ki sem jo nato lahko prinesel na kliniko na sterilizacijo in cepljenje; torej ni bila popolna izguba). Iskal sem vsako uro na uro od takrat, ko sem prišel iz službe, okoli 19.00 do 5.00 zjutraj. Nikoli se ni pokazal. Mislil sem, da je umrl na enega najhujših načinov, kar si jih lahko predstavljam. Bil sem zunaj sebe, saj sem vedel, da sem izneveril tega mačka, ki se je nekoč stiskal ob mojih nogah in čakal na svojo večerjo. Nisem ga mogla izpustiti, nisem mogla spati, spraševala sem se, ali je morda še vedno tam zunaj, obtičal v tem groznem kozarcu.

Sredi noči pride obiskovalec na pomoč

No, nocoj sem, kot običajno, skoraj ob 1:00 zjutraj, pripravil večerni krožnik in ga odnesel ven, kjer je moja kolonija potrpežljivo čakala. Z mačkami v vleki sem šel do našega običajnega mesta (precej oddaljen od stavbe), postregel obrok in začel hoditi nazaj, ko se mi je približala ženska, za katero se je zdelo, da se je pojavila od nikoder. Večkrat so me grajali, ker sem hranil svoje mucke, zato sem se pripravil na še eno sosedsko tarnanje. Vprašala me je naravnost, ali sem pravkar nahranil divje mačke. Nejevoljno sem priznal, da sem, in takoj je začela tarnati o tem, kako vesela je, da me je spoznala, in kako hvaležna je, da je vedela, da nekdo v kompleksu, razen nje, ceni mačke in je pripravljen pomagati skrbeti za njihovo dobro počutje. Seveda sem bil zelo pomirjen in prav tako navdušen, da sem jo spoznal; končno … zaveznik divjih mačk!

Povedala mi je, da ji je ime Rose, in med najinim živahnim, poznim nočnim srečanjem in pozdravom sva z Rose izmenjala zgodbe o svojih izkušnjah s pomočjo lokalnim mačkam. Izvedel sem, da je v kompleksu živela več let (sem relativno nova na nepremičnini) in kljub preglednosti njenih prizadevanj za vzdrževanje cepljene, sterilizirane in kastrirane kolonije so tudi njo nadlegovali različni sosednji najemniki in celo prejela grožnje z izselitvijo od uprave stavbe, ker je hranila mačke. Ni treba posebej poudarjati, da sva z Rose hitro postali prijateljici.

Tako smo bili tam in klepetali, ko se je pojavila mačka z glavo v kozarcu! Rose mi je sporočila, da je mačka obtičala v kozarcu vsaj od četrtka (skoraj šest dni)! Prav tako je preživela ure in ure, ko ga je poskušala rešiti, in pri svojih prizadevanjih jo je poškodoval. Povedala je, da noče več niti poskusiti, da je ves vikend jokala zaradi neuspelih poskusov. Popolnoma sem razumel njeno žalost. Ujeti mačko se je na tej točki zdelo nemogoče in vedel sem, da bi bil še en neuspeli poskus za oba še bolj uničujoč, vedel pa sem tudi, da nobeden od naju ne bo mogel oditi, ne da bi še enkrat poskusil.

Brez kakršnega koli načrtovanja sem preprosto sedel na tla in začel žvenketati s svojimi ključi (znan kot večerni zvonček divjih mačk) in ker je eden od mojih običajnih mačjih moških malce snob, ki vztraja pri tem, da jedo ločeno od množice, sem v žepu puloverja še vedno držal majhno vrečko s hrano (ki sem jo kot običajno nameraval postreči "Catty Aloof" pod bližnjim drevesom). Iz žepa sem potegnil vrečko s hrano, jo odprl in jo začel stresati skupaj s ključi. Zdelo se je, da je mačka z glavo v kozarcu skoraj hipnotizirana - zvok in vonj skupaj. Obupno sem upal, da bo pristopil in mi dovolil, da mu pomagam. Čez kakšno minuto sem opazil Rose, ki se je priplazila za zdaj nemočno obsedeno, sestradano mačko. Tresla sem ključe in hrano, da bi bil zvok vedno glasnejši, da ne bi pogledal stran ali opazil Roseinega plazenja. Končno je Rose kot divja mačka planila nanj in ga zgrabila od zadaj.

Mačka je podivjala in rezala Roseine gole roke. Na moje presenečenje jo je Rose prijela. Skočil sem pokonci in zavpil: "NE IZPUSTI GA!" Toda ravno ko sem hotel zgrabiti kozarec, je mačka izstrelila iz njenih rok in pobegnila. Razburjeni sva z Rose, skoraj v en glas, izrekli nekaj izbranih psovk in oba sva začela padati v bedo, ko sva nenadoma ugotovila, da ona drži kozarec!

Končno je svoboden!

O moj bog, imam ga!

Med nasilnim pretepanjem je Rose nekako uspelo odstraniti kozarec! Rose je strmela v umazano posodo v svojih rokah in nejeverno ponavljala: "O, moj bog, imam jo. Imam kozarec!"

Objemal sem jo. Ta ženska, le nekaj minut pred tujcem ... moj novi prijatelj in partner v "zločinu" reševanja mačk, zdaj pa moj heroj! Stala sva tam na parkirišču našega stanovanjskega kompleksa ob 1:00 zjutraj v tesnem objemu, kri pa je curljala iz svežih bojnih ran na njenih podlakteh. Še vedno komaj verjamem. Celoten dogodek se zdi skoraj nemogoč; čas, sreča vsega skupaj, skoraj predobro, da bi bilo res. Počutil sem se, kot da sem zadel na loteriji. Hitenje je bilo boljše kot na Broadwayu. In Jarhead je brez kozarcev!

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Di Aug 20, 2013

I am sitting here with tears in my eyes. What a wonderful story!! Thank you!

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Hippychic Angie Aug 14, 2013

I totally understand saving those precious little souls. Attached is Sister Chic. She was found by my daughter and her friend after being mauled by a dog. It bit her tail off and messed up her back and ears pretty bad. She has six toes on all four feet and is rather unique looking. She has such a personality! In the beginning I told my daughter we'd keep her until we could find her a home. Well, guess what? She found a home alright, with me. We've had her 5 years now and I can't imagine life without her. She is my little soul mate. Guess it was in the cards. We are meant to be together, Sister Chic and I!

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qt8625 Sep 19, 2012

You are heros!

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Tai Aug 24, 2012

Love this story. And thank you to the commenter below who cautions people about their discarded containers, which are indeed a hazard to wildlife. There is a young deer living behind my property who has a length of PVC pipe stuck on this leg. He must have stepped on it and it went right over his hoof. Now he's stuck with it for life. Poor guy. There is no way to catch this wild deer and I am hoping that he will be able to adapt to the plastic pipe and that it won't get infected.

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Rich Aug 8, 2012
I too rescued a feral with a plastic jar on her head. She would frequent my deck late in the night for a meal, Always Frightened and would scurry off quickly if she noticed me looking. One evening as i peeked out, I spotted her under my car with the jar on her head. I didn't think too much of it other than a small chuckle. To my dismay, she was on my deck still the next morning with the jar still on her head. Fearing the worst for her at that point i proceeded to sneak up on her and try to grab the jar. Didn't work. She ran away , the plastic jar clunking as she frantically ran . Each day I would see her on the property somewhere during my search. Day three, I was alerted by the neighbor's Jack Russel to their barn. I approached thinking that she must be there as the dog was very insistent on entering. Oh what a surprise, I found her stash. Three orange tigers, one silver tiger and a calico, all about three maybe four weeks old and very hungry. Day four and five, no luck, didn'... [View Full Comment]
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SuryaSmiles Aug 7, 2012

God Bless you two, from another rescuer and TNR'. How is Jarhead now?

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Teresa Aug 6, 2012

Sarah and Rose: Congratulations for helping this poor cat and thank you on my behalf,  and of my small zoo of  abandoned dogs and cats for  being an animal lover, that is a great story keep up the good work.

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Amy Aug 6, 2012

Animal Angels all around us . . . 

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melanie Aug 5, 2012

Awww that is the sweetest story

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Ravenmad Sue Aug 5, 2012

What a wonderful story--and thank you for being so persistent in your rescue efforts. "Jar Head" kitty has one heck of a will to live! Nonetheless, he must have been scared out of his mind not being able to see where he was going, eat, or drink.  Thank goodness he didn't suffocate!

I think there is also a lesson in here about why we can do with less plastic bottles and jars in the world and why the thoughtful thing to do is either reuse the containers or (as a last resort) recycle them. Please don't toss plastic bottles and containers onto landfills or vacant lots--they are harmful to feral kitties.

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Ag Aug 5, 2012

wonderful story! thanks to people like you these cats have a chance..

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Larry Barkan Aug 5, 2012

Thank you for your kindness and your bravery. You are heroes.

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Viviansuet Aug 5, 2012

Beautiful, Hui Pono Holoholona understands your love.  Mahalo for all you do.

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lynn Aug 5, 2012

How kind of you and Rose to save this kitty, and know you'll be right back at it. I once knew two old lady cat and dog lovers. One of them was quite wealthy, and they would both hop in her Cadillac and drive around saving neglected and abandoned animals, even going so far as to steal chained up dogs in yards that had no food, water, shade or warmth. She said she didn't care if she was arrested because she had plenty of money and plenty of lawyers. All the evacuees were taken first to the vet, then to the groomers, and home to the best any of us could wish for, until perfect permanent homes could be found. I always thought that if my ship ever came  in, it would be a great way to spend my life. I"m 71 now, still without money, but still rescuing. 

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Drlaurel Aug 5, 2012

Wow, thanks for the tears.  And thanks for the bravery on both the rescue and the long term endeavor.  I too would be a feral cat feeder if I could brave the hatred from the others.  

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Craig Aug 5, 2012

Sarah and Rose... lots of love to your and your cat tribe... what you are doing to serve the animals is a big part of saving the humans and the world... 

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Carrie Feri Designerlines Aug 5, 2012

What a beautiful, heartwarming story Laura! :)

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Sophie Ka Aug 5, 2012

Sweet story.

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Susanmfoster Aug 5, 2012

That is such a touching story! It does my heart so much good to know there are others out there who care about animals enough to really try to help them.

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Mary Aug 5, 2012

Thank you both for not giving up!!  You are angels. :)

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Tiffany :) Aug 5, 2012

Great story!  Thanks for being such a kind, compassionate soul! :)

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Cariboob Aug 5, 2012

He looks like my very first, much beloved cat Wallace! Gorgeous boy!
Thank you for your kindness and care. It does my heart good to know that both you and Rose found the help you needed and were successful. Meeting a kindred spirit is such a huge blessing too!

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DJ Aug 5, 2012

 What a great story of love and blessed "timing".
The love, caring and knowing that kitty is free made my morning!
Thank you both!

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Julie Miller Aug 5, 2012

What a wonderful story of caring & friendship- human & feline together!

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$2841622 Aug 5, 2012

OMG, this reminds me of my own cat who I originally thought was feral. One terribly hot summer he got his head stuck in a plastic bag. Lucky for him it had a hole that he could breath through but otherwise he was encased. We tried in vain to help him, but he finally managed to get out of it. He turned out to be a traumatized abandoned cat and I slowly befriended him - he's our beloved pet today. Sooo, glad you were able to free that poor cat from the jar!!

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2peace Aug 5, 2012

Thank you for the tears of happiness :)