I'm sure many of you have seen those net supports for tomatoes. They're one
of those that the more pressure is exerted, the tighter the net openings
become. In case you're considering trying them, don't if you have a cat. A
friend's cat (Spike-Elizabeth by name) got caught in one of those things,
hung upside down and emitted a loud wail. My friend rushed outside and
rescued her, but Spike-Elizabeth was upchucking and sick for two days
because of the trauma. I found Spike-Elizabeth in their alley when she was
about two inches long. They were not at home and I had arranged to meet one
of her nursery customers there at that time. When I started to leave, she
kept trying to follow me, so I left her in the "garage" that had an open
side to the back yard. She was still there when they returned home, and has
been a valued member of the family. When I go to visit, Spike-Elizabeth
trots up to greet me, like a dog. She had a close call, but there's no
reason other gatos have to. Margaret L
Thanks for the warning!! May have saved some cats some major trauma - or
their lives.
Linda - cat owner/lover!
Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2000 8:38 AM
Subject: garden hazards for cats
