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Follow up to Last Post Re: Fisher cat

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Follow up to the last post: I first met Chloe on a chilly morning at a McDonalds in Hartford, CT 2008 .  Her new mom is my best friend. She called me and told me she got a puppy.  I knew instantly I had to meet her.  From my recollection she was about 2-3 pounds.  She was so tiny, friendly and adorable.  She made me think about getting a dog.  As time past, I spent more time with Chloe.  Her energy and personality drew me to look into getting a puppy just like her.  I ended up getting a Morkie just like Chloe from the same breeder.  Come to find out the puppy I picked out was actually related to Chloe.   I'm not sure how that works, if it was a cousin, 2nd cousin or same dad different mom.....Oh well... fast forward. Here we go, just going to "visit" the same place where sweet Chloe was adopted.  It was located in Dayville, CT   When we arrived, the establishment had 3 puppies in a large pen ready for viewing. 2 were females and 1 was a male.  I was determined to get

Fisher Cats Be Aware Of The Danger To Small Dogs And Cats

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I have to admit I haven't cried this hard ever.  I cried TWO rivers. RIP Sweet girl This sweet pup and her owner have the same routine night after night.  They go outside, sit on the deck and the dog wanders closely on a short lead while the owner is right there within a few feet of her.  A fisher cat came out of no where, bit through the metal lead and snatched the dog away.  The owner ran after them but couldn't find them as it was very dark.  She called her neighbors and friends to come help her find pup with no luck.  The dog didn't whimper or cry when it was taken as we think she was instantly killed.  All the owner heard was a screaming sound from the fisher cat.    "Pup" was only 9 years old and the owner had her ever since she was as a puppy.  She was stringent with her care and safety.   This was a very traumatizing experience for all.   Fisher cats are from the weasel family. They are increasing in numbers in the Uni