Where is the "Leave DK Forever" Button

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Guys - I'm outta here - where is that button - I saw it once and now can't find it.  Rooney and I have made some wonderful friends here but this issue over cats - I don't want to be a part of anything that places a lesser value on cats than dogs and DON'T even go their - re-read your posts and oh yes you did.  We have two doodles trying to kill a kitty and NOT a one of you is calling the owner to task.  Oh my it would be too hard to close the dog door, too hard to train your animals.  A bunch of hypocites - "don't BYB, don't just give your dog away" blah blah -  but I guess when it comes to cats - tough poo.  Well, as a dog lover and a cat lover, DK is no longer the place for me to spend my time.  Where is that button?*************Clarification*************

I am going to try to clarify a few things in regards to this post and the the post about the cat.

1.  The poster had 2 doodles that have unlimited access through a dog door to the yard where 2 cats live outdoors.  The dogs had tried to kill the youngest & smallest cat. 

2.  The majority of responders thought she should "re-home" the cat.  I tried to say that this was a training issue - not a "re-homing" issue.  That a cat (even an outdoor cat) is NOT a disposable item.  Cats like dogs have attachments to their family and that to just assume that getting rid of the cat would solve the problem didn't make sense.

3.  I did not have any comment about the cat living outdoors other than to say in response to another poster that I would not have it living outdoors myself.  I, having lived on a farm am used to outdoor animals and the cat living outdoors wasn't even an issue to me.

4. I wasn't attacking anyone - but I became the attacked for pointing out that this cat has value as a family member too and that why do these dogs deserve un-limited access to the yard if they are not trained/supervised.  Then I feel that my honesty was being called into question by one poster.

Once again I will say - that if this person doesn't train their dogs that cats are not prey - and I'm setting in the Vet's office waiting room with my cat, harnessed and leashed setting on my lap when those 2 dogs come through the front door - what then?

The fact of the matter is - the owner doesn't want to put the time and engery into supervising these dogs outdoors, starting with the obvious - shutting the dog door - and no one wanted to be honest and point that out, the simple way is to just re-home a cat.  Which by the way - might not even be possible, there isn't exactly a shortage of cats around.  It is very sad that we hold ourselves to a high standard here on DK in regards to our doodles but are other animals not worthy?  And yes I have a cat, that was a rescue and I'm not even a cat lover, I'm allergic.  But I believe the moment that I kept that kitten from being hit by a car - I had a responsability to it, like this owner has to her cat.  Hate to let some of you down - I'm no longer looking for that button, but a break is called for and my friend list is going to be shorter.

[Jennifer and Jack]

I too was in agreement with what Jane was trying to say, I thought I made it clear that I was though. I only mentioned rehoming that cat if the original  poster could honestly say that they did not value their cat as much as the dog, I feel the cat deserves to be loved as much as the dogs and if they couldn't do that they need to find someone who can for the sake of the cat.

 

I am glad you are staying because Rooney is adorable and his stories are precious. I do hope the original poster comes back too so we can follow up and do guidance with her to keep all those precious babies safe, and to let her know we were not attacking her, just trying to make her see the seriousness of the situation. Anyway, I am glad you are staying.... afterall you are a HDA,

 

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Nuff Said

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

What a great closer, Joanne!! That pic says it all!! Yay for Jane staying! 

[Smita, Ollie and Juno]

Oh I love this kitty. What a smart way to stay warm!!

 

[NewfoundlandNic]

I love it!!!!

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

Love it!  Our cats love to stand in front of the computer screen if they don't feel like they are not getting enough attention.

 

Jane, I have been out of touch on DK (rejoining the world of the employeed has seriously cut into my DK time); but my heart went thunk when I read you were leaving DK.  I was so glad to later read you were staying.

[F, Calla & Luca]

But does she type?

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Very cute!!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

I have been out of town and missed the discussion - the only thing I can tell you is that I have definitely been offended before and felt like leaving Doodle Kisses also.  With so many members, of course there will be different views.  Just take a few days to collect your thoughts.  I found that after a little break, I was over my anger and happy to come back and participate in the forums. 

See you back soon!

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Jane, I'm trying to catch up from my computer being down all weekend, so I haven't found the post that you are talking about yet but....you and Rooney are awesome! Please don't go-I know where the button is but I'm not going to tell you! From what I read from you I think that you are correct my cat is 12 years old and here long before I ever liked dogs! Just remember that everyone has their own opinion and we don;t have to listen to them and everyone has a right to say what they feel, sometimes people just don't think first. I'm asking you again to please do not leave??? By the way is Rooney feeling better? Sorry it's been awhile.

[Lauria Orr]

Oh dear, I just saw this..... I am glad you are not leaving DK.  I have been having health issues and have only occasionally seen a comment or two that has been posted.  I hope fences have been mended here.

[Daelene & Molly]

Wow, this whole situation makes me so sad :(  Our neighbor across the street had their cat killed by a pair of dogs (the breed I will leave unnamed)  They finally cornered her at a tree, and you could plainly see the scratch & gouge marks where the cat was trying to escape up into the tree and the dogs kept pulling her down.  It was a horrible site and with the number of marks on the tree this went on for awhile.  I think that as soon as we become pet owners we are responsible for their actions.  Glad you stuck around Jane.