Can we save this Barn Cat?

I'm rushing to the vet to save this poor barn cat's life.
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[@yota1092]

Do you have the result for the test ?

[@GoldShawFarm]

We JUST got the results back. Negative for rabies. They said it was some sort of neurological issue. He didn't have a chip.

[@yeastarly4268]

@@GoldShawFarm thats great news I was thinking it couldve possibly also been tetanus since you said he looked tussled and tetanus has a much shorter incubation period

[@spacedude5208]

@@GoldShawFarm excellent news rabies are a sad thing to see in any animal human and so on so forth

[@skarletcharity]

Tetanus was my first thought

[@eliasmarbina2279]

@@GoldShawFarm praying for your cat

[@tacothecat1604]

Morgan, the famously “not a cat guy” cat guy

[@plankface]

Haha. Nice.

[@BlackSeranna]

There needs to be a t-shirt.

[@BenjaminBox]

He owns like 4 cats lol definitely "not a cat guy"

[@purplebunny7728]

My friend rescued a kitten many years ago. Her husband was why did you bring a damn cat. The kitten made it his mission to turn this guy into a cat lover. Took about 4 weeks. Once the deed was done he went back to my friend. He returned once in a while just to keep her husband totally enchanted.

[@tagKnife]

He is a cat guy, he is just allergic to them.

[@5438-p6l]

A strayed cat choose your house to be his final place, he knows you and your wife are kind hearted , and it is a good home.

[@susanpendell4215]

Or maybe he's still attracted to the cat that had been in heat and was hoping for some action.

[@knoahbody69]

@@susanpendell4215 If that's the case, how did he go from horny tom cat to neurological case in a few weeks?

[@glendaruff125]

That's what I thought too.

[@knoahbody69]

@@glendaruff125 Yeah, something's up. Geeze life is unpredictable out there.

[@nicolecloutier4923]

@@knoahbody69 It happens pretty quick. He could of had a seizure.

[@BigCityBettas]

It's a downhill slope Morgan. Once cats start finding you that's when you officially become a "cat person" and then you end up aquiring three new kittys in less than three months. I speak from personal experience, my four found/rescue furbabies are watching this with me as I type lmao

[@brett76544]

what, they even let you type without walking across the keyboard?

[@BigCityBettas]

@@brett76544 Haha I'm typing on my phone, watching it on the tv. They love watching KZbin with me. Particularly GoldShaw because of the ducks and geese :)

[@brentkreinop489]

Years ago, when we moved houses, my mom and then kindergarten-age brother found two stray cats on the road near the new house. As it turned out , one was male, the other female. Before a full year had passed, between those two procreating and all the other strays congregating around, we had as many as seventeen porch cats. The "cat pack" manged to remove every other live animal within several feet of the ground that was smaller than about ten pounds. They even caught frogs out of the swamp area next to the lake. This we discovered was happening when we found a pair of chewed frog legs attached to a very dry skin that had basically cooked itself to the deck from the summer sun.

[@leertosl]

that sounds like an upward slope lol

[@BigCityBettas]

@@brentkreinop489 Yes, cats are absolutely gods perfect little killing machines and that's part of why those not looking to use them for pest control around farms (like Morgan here does) should keep them indoors. They have actually caused native wildlife to go extinct in some countries, like Australia. Cats are 100% predators and it's so easy to forget that our sweet purring cuddly little furbabies are capable of absolutely murdering anything small enough, but they are. I live in FL and if any small lizards or frogs find their way into my house they do not make it out alive. It's a full on manhunt. Cats are hunters plain and simple.

[@plankface]

Morgan - you saved Dave the stray cat from a slow painful death so there’s that. RIP Dave the stray cat. 🤍

[@charlottemajewski5992]

That twitching sounds like poison. God bless you fior helping that cat.

[@Fenthule]

It is also a common neurological function when the brain is experiencing cell death, or firing at different times. similar to a seizure or intense muscle contractions. However as soon as he said she was very stiff, that was when my rabies flag spiked up.

[@LM-wz9yw]

Stiff cat means toxic seizures. It could be rabies, it could be poison, but honestly, as the cat is not foaming at the mouth (which usually strikes first) the most likely answer is actually tetanus.

[@LWRei]

Shame he didn’t inherit a 4th barn cat… it makes me super sad when people put intentional poison out whether they need it or not. I heard of some story where someone intentionally putting out cat foods and poison cats. I hope this isn’t why the cat got poisoned I think they get a poisoned mouse and then got sick?!

[@charlottemajewski5992]

@@LWRei later in the video the vet told him it was neurological and it might have bee rabies. Poor fella was a goner no matter what. At least Morgan is such a kind and generous soul he cared enough to do something. And because he did that alerted him to the potential danger Jenny was in.

[@LWRei]

@@charlottemajewski5992 I noes and it makes me rlly sad I put the comment cuz of what others said for those who r thinking of using rat traps instead of just getting a cat to deal with em. Cuz the rats eat the poison and the cat eats the rat. Or the cat gets in a fight with a wild animal and gets it we didn’t see scars on the animal tho so I’m think he ate a rabid vermin’s which gave me the thought of rabies.

[@bcpr9812]

It's sad that Dave didn't make it, but at least you eased his suffering. He could've remained alive and in that condition for a while longer, before passing, so thank you for caring for him. I hope Ginny will be fine, she likely will be.

[@missyc13]

True, cat's can take weeks to die, if poor dave hadn't shown up to their doorstep he'd probably still be suffering. Instead of dying a slow painful death, the cat got some mercy after a rough life.

[@holdenedwards8506]

Morgan, you and your wife are kindred spirits. It takes a special person to care for animals like this

[@Eggztheepik]

Agreed

[@GweenOfTea]

@@Tanks_In_Space you clearly dont understand how the world works. Not many people want to spend money on animals they don't own, hell even recently someone ik dog got Parvo which is a $3k vet bill, and we had people telling us they wouldn't spend that much on their pet when we did

[@colemine7008]

I spare no expense on any cat that crosses my path in need.

[@Shridra]

@@Tanks_In_Space unfortunately, in most areas, this is exceptional. Most people could care less if an injured stray cat wound up on their property, at best putting them out of their misery, at worse mistreating them before they pass. If you are unaware of this, and live in a place where assisting animals is the norm, then you are a very blessed individual. All you have to do is check out Hope for Paws to see how people treat strays in an area as affluent as Los Angeles, let alone in a small farming town.

[@terryjp3050]

@@GweenOfTea your so GODLY

[@lauradent5420]

Dave didn't die alone and suffering, thanks to you. Much love and respect, you are a truly good soul.

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Laura how are you doing today S

[@Dobviews]

Glad you took the stray in, rabies can decimate a farm if not properly addressed. Taking a stray in that is showing signs of illness is not only wise for that animal but all of the farm/wild life in the area.

[@purplebunny7728]

Just read up on precautions to take just in case it is rabies. It presents in different ways. All just a painful when you have to get the shots. Good luck!

[@susanpendell4215]

Which begs the question what animal did this cat get it from? Raccoons are known carriers, but a cat having it might have gotten it from a rat, mouse, gopher, whatever. Cats are predators so maybe any animal that can carry it.

[@Dobviews]

@@susanpendell4215 Usually a territory fight with a raccoon. Saw this happen alot as a kid in the sticks.

[@alistairjamesheaton9155]

I don’t blame Morgan and his family for not pissing about. Rabies is certainly not something to be taken lightly. I presume Toby would’ve been vaccinated against rabies given the fact that he is in contact potentially with Other predators. By having Molly sterilised as well as Lill, Obviously Julie will be done in due course it will mean that less stray tomcat will be around the place and potentially less chance for rabies to get in to Morgan’s animal population. I think you did the right thing. Even his rabies then the state authorities I presume will be alerted. I feel so sorry for that poor cat who had to be euthanised. But at least he’s not in any more pain.

[@rowanheart8122]

It's not rabies. The reply to the pinned comment states that Morgan got the test back and it wasn't rabies. It's most likely tetanus

[@SN-sz7kw]

Hey, I once took a severely injured pigeon in for euthanasia. It had been hit and just left to suffer on the steps of our office. A colleague mocked me for my kindness. I could care less. I’m on team compassion.

[@houseportraitscalligraphy7474]

God bless u.

[@sjbock]

I love your wife's reaction to your initial thought to immediately put the stray cat out of its misery. Thank you for agreeing with her. Sad situation. As for Ginny Barn Cat purring on the ride back, as a long time cat owner of many cats, I learned only a few years ago that purring can also be a sign of self soothing for a cat in distress. It's more likely that is why Ginny was purring on the ride home.

[@GryphonSoul]

Though supposedly it also kickstarts her healing too? (think I read that somewhere once) But better safe than sorry in this case.

[@susanpendell4215]

I thought that it wasn't neccessarily an "I'm happy purr". Self soothing makes sense.

[@high-bi-password]

Rabies is an incredibly nasty disease, and even the vaccine is no joke, so I think that’s very likely why Ginny was quiet on the ride home. I’m sure it knocked her for a loop, same thing happened when I double-inoculated my cat by mistake.

[@Fujoshi1412]

@@high-bi-password most likely why there is a 1 year rabies shot vs the 3 year rabies shot. My vet won’t give a 3 year unless you bring proof of past vaccination. Instead they will just give the 1 year. But now there is a 4 year that’s supposed to be pretty safe? It’s just rather expensive compared to a 3 year, and way over twice the price.

[@fuzzypizza8251]

“Why go through that effort?” Because it’s alive

[@charlottemajewski5992]

It is a living cognitive creature that feels pain. Him trying to help that cat was the right, proper, humane and Christian thing to do. Thank God for people with a conscience who care.

[@michellejacobcik4244]

Because Morgan has a heart of gold and cares for all animals.

[@carbon1255]

So is syphilis.

[@tattooedwitch7885]

@@charlottemajewski5992 has nothing to do with being Christian

[@UltimaKeyMaster]

Not gonna lie, that statement alone brought tears to my eyes. That response is what any living being with a soul should respond with.

[@carlyrosewilling669]

He had such beautiful eyes. I’m glad you could give him a peaceful end of life.

[@simdoughnut659]

I totally get it Morgan. When I owned my Landscape Design company I was often contacted by Realtors asking me to spruce up a home for resale. As a result several times I came across abandoned rabbit hutches with rabbits still in them. Most of the time the rabbits were in pretty bad shape, but I would rescue them, get them to a vet and try and nurture them back to health. Sadly, of the two dozen rabbits I rescued over the years only one ever survived, but it never deterred me from trying. You did the right thing.

[@charlottemajewski5992]

God bless you.

[@forgethought8174]

You are a lovely gem of a human.

[@LaconixTM]

Thank you for being a good person

[@Palitato]

Don't blame yourself at all... rabbits are notoriously fragile and delicate. Once they show signs of illness, it's practically already too late.

[@LaconixTM]

@@Palitato It's very sad because they are incredible pets. I lost one to cancer last year and lost another to it severing it's spine just from a bad jump this year. No more rabbits for me :(

[@samiyarossini]

You're a good guy, Morgan. Especially for someone who's "not a cat person." Rest in peace, Dave.

[@richard4743]

you are a good man Charkie Brown (aka Morgan ) a good man.

[@denisebennett3144]

You and your wife are such good people. Sad about the stray cat but at least he’s not in pain anymore.

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

Evan the callous should get a possible rabies case checked. Fish & Wildlife will want to bait an area with vaccine loaded food and make sure everyone’s watching for it.

[@LisaMarie-rh5yn]

Yes. Totally agree. You guys really are such kind people, Morgan. 💙

[@tracyhoward8228]

@@LisaMarie-rh5yn theyre not kind. they keep the dog and kill ducks and chickens

[@sapphiresapphire9702]

@@tracyhoward8228 what do you expect this is a farm, it is their livelihood. If you disagree then you do not have to watch this channel, no one is forcing you. It is like how I do not watch hunting videos as they are gruesome.

[@maryleiacunningham2545]

As a veterinarian, I just want to applaud you for how caring, rational, responsible and proactive you are with ALL your animals. If we all had more clients like you, our jobs would be so much better. You are what we call a “unicorn client” Keep it up!

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Mary how are you doing today

[@DabblinDawn]

All three of the cats I’ve had in the past 23 years came to me as strays looking for help. It’s hard to turn them away. Thanks for taking that lil kitty to the vet. Your heart is kind. 🌸 💔 RIP poor lil kitty.🐾

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Dawna how are you doing today.

[@lararabb8888]

If Dave is rabies positive you may wish to alert the neighbors. There may be other animals of the wild population that you might want to be on the alert for. Raccoon, skunk & coyote as well as other. That might have been what Toby was barking at the day of the ramp video.

[@MrsOdie2]

If the cat tests positive for rabies, the veterinary clinic will have to report that and then the appropriate agencies take over from there. Probably not a good idea to mention it to the neighbors and cause a panic until they know for sure.

[@Tamaki742]

Check the pinned post, Morgan said he's tested negative for rabies, but it seems to have neurological issue still.

[@desertdarlene]

@@Tamaki742 I don't see a pinned post.

[@lilolmecj]

@@desertdarlene very first post, it hasn’t been up long.

[@refinnej5302]

@@desertdarlene I did not see it at first because it was pinned after I clicked on the video and started watching it. I refreshed and see it now.

[@louiseg4424]

"How is this insane?" You questioned yourself. What you did was humane. Prayers go out to Dave, R.I.P. Prayers go out to you and your wife, and thanks to you for your empathy you showed a suffering animal. Long time ago I had a kitty in that same situation, tragically it had been poisoned. REGARDLESS of the outcome. Thank you for your humane and genuinely caring soul. Grew up with folks that would have given Dave a very different ending...Thanks for restoring my faith .

[@charylliss1472]

Why we love you Morgan and Allyson. A new type of farm: agribusiness +animal welfare+sustainability

[@PromisedJubilee]

Like that documentary Little Big farm!

[@dutchman7623]

That is not exactly 'new'. Many more farms combine this approach. We call them 'good life' farms. Everything as natural as possible, good environment solutions, and good care for the animals, until it's 'time to go'.

[@Fiona2254]

You made the right choice for Dave and your own cats. RIP Dave.

[@piperleelee]

A lesson learned about keeping records on your pets in a file folder and making sure you have copies of the paper work after leaving the vet's office visit.

[@sjbock]

And also take a photo of them and keep on your phone.

[@teresabowen3317]

Humanly caring for an animal is responsible . thank you gor caring This is a positive video for all of us... 💜💙💛🐱🇺🇸

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Teresa how are you doing today.

[@victorialerback4282]

This right here is what endears me to you guys and keeps me watching....the caring and compassion you show for your animals and extending to the animals beyond your farm warms my heart. Please don't ever change!

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Victoria how are you doing today.

[@smokeyb1669]

You should photograph your animals paperwork and store it on your phone

[@jamsaidemelo1367]

I'm sure he will do so in the future. ;)

[@purplebunny7728]

Paper copies too.

[@SomeoneYouMayKnow]

I wonder if maybe his regular vet wasn't opened. They could have called and gotten the info that way.

[@marypritchett115]

As a cat and kitten foster lady who sees society’s throwaway animals on a daily basis, it makes me so happy to know you helped that cat in distress. I would have felt the same even if you had put him down yourself. I’m sure Dave wanted to say “thanks buddy!”

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Mary how are you doing today.

[@naeon23]

Thanks for trying your best to give Dave another chance, even if the result didn't turn out well :( hope the other barn cats and Lil' Barn Cat are okay!

[@barbtries]

if it's an option for you, have the vet email all the paperwork to you, then you'll always have it handy. you and your wife are good people; the world needs more of you

[@purplebunny7728]

Forgot about email. Also my vet accepts emailed pictures of my pets.

[@soulwrite5963]

Another thing to watch out for is Feline Aids and Feline Hiv which can be transfered by just a scratch. And feline Leukemia which can be transfered the same way.

[@GweenOfTea]

also Panleukapenia which is trasferred through excrement (feline Parvovirus) it's a quick degredation too

[@avani1274]

As someone who has experienced cats being lost from FIV, please get the test! It is devastating and heartbreaking to see a cat go down from it, or other problems that come along because of FOV

[@trianglekitty]

Just a head's up that FIV can only be transmitted through deep, penetrating bite wounds. FeLV is much more easily transmitted. FIV positive cats can often live safely with negative cats in the home as long as the cats don't fight (it's rare for altered house cats to inflict deep penetrating wounds on each other, though of course there are exceptions.) I have a household with two negative cats and one positive.

[@LS-xy7zt]

@@trianglekitty I also have one positive and one negative cat, and they are darlings. I don't think there's an FIV vaccine that's approved in the US, but since barn cats are more likely to encounter and get into fights with FIV+ cats, regular testing is probably a good idea. Fortunately, it's not transmissible to any other species. Thank you for doing what you did, Morgan. It was the right decision for Dave and for all the other animals on the farm.

[@Palitato]

@@trianglekitty Was about to say this- Cat Man Chris has an FIV positive cat (Marmalade) and does advocacy videos about how it isn't a death sentence and they can live with other cats! He has three other cats in his household.

[@Mrs.TJTaylor]

As a 15 year carer for a feral cat colony, thank you for the spay/neuter message. PLEASE, feral cats live a life of suffering. On average they only live 3 to 4 years, even in a tended colony. Spay/neuter.

[@purplebunny7728]

I rescued a horribly emaciated cat last year. As he got healthier the question came up about fixing him. ALL of my pets have been fixed. Not sure why I was questioning on this guy. I reminded myself that Spot was a prime example of a cat no one wanted. Vet appointment coming up. And even though he was faithful about using the cat box his urine stunk worse than I could have imagined. The stink is gone. Whew. Ahhhh fresh air. And Spot is now fat and sassy and beautiful and very very loving. AND fixed.

[@slidenapps]

Thank you.

[@carbon1255]

Uhm, should we spay/neuter poor people because they only live 45-55 years and live a lower quality of life? I'm struggling to understand the moral foundation of your statement.

[@dominiquehebert4903]

@@carbon1255 Cats are not people. Humans can decide whether they want to bring children into the situation but cats will always add more cats to the situation even if their existence is meager because they don't choose and instinct rules.

[@Mrs.TJTaylor]

@@purplebunny7728 You can tell an intact male from a female feral by their faces. A dominant male will have a football shaped face from abscesses and scars on his cheeks acquired from fighting. Their ears and eyes are often torn and tattered and infected. And as you mentioned, they stink, sometimes from the infection and ALWAYS from the hormonal urine. I can always tell when there’s a new boy on the block. PU! Thanks for taking your boy to heart.

[@pamelalee9199]

This video is an example of why I love your channel: your deep compassion for animals. Thanks.

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Pamela how are you doing today.

[@honeyy79]

We are born to take care of eachother and the animals. I don't think this is weird at all. Its what humans are born to do.

[@susanpendell4215]

It's part of why we're here. The other part is to love and serve our Creator. But yes, mankind was given the earth to take care of it, animals, plants and all.

[@katharinawinter3788]

Well done, Morgan. Thank you for your compassion - it turns out, you did the right thing not only for Dave but for your animals, too.

[@susanbellefeuille]

Sometimes we have to put aside practical for compassion. You showed Dave that compassion and even though he didn't survive he was dealt with in kindness.

[@xgarren1942]

Good for you for being responsible. Its sad to hear about Dave but considering Ginny's safety its a good thing you investigated in the first place. Its that observant personality trait I believe makes You a good farmer

[@Velasa]

I'm so glad you had the kindness to care for him in his hour of need even though it didn't turn out like we hoped. Poor dear, he didn't have to keep suffering. Thank you.

[@dianerayburn1728]

Karma young man...You'll be repaid for your kindness.

[@savedbeliever]

No such thing.

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Diane how are you doing today.

[@tommielourogers4327]

I love you two! No matter what happened, thank you for trying. Dave have beautiful green eyes. I really admire how responsible you guys are. You represent the best in humanity. That gives me hope.

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Tommie how are you doing today.

[@c-m902]

The twitching and stiff body makes it sound like distemper/rabies which I've seen a few raccoons with similar symptoms and they were in bad shape so I put them down. These raccoons had stiff bodies, drooling, unresponsive and limbs were twitching and seizing. And a quick edit: Cats and dogs can get it too so get them shots for it

[@erinstinson5735]

That's so sad about Dave, but you did the right thing. I hope that all the kitties are OK. One question, though, what about Toby? (He's probably had all his shots, right?)

[@hajnalcsillaghauck2464]

I'm sure of that! Giny was a question only because of her age, even the 2 cats were vacinated and I think for dogs shots against rabies is a rule by law

[@Wandervenn]

Luckily he said in another post he's negative for rabies

[@yo_ant9900]

Well he keeps Toby up to date as it’s his most important friend so I’m sure he will be fine

[@JustMe-ks8qc]

I was hoping you had inadvertently found yourself another farm cat. Poor Dave. Did you notice his beautiful eyes? You did the right thing, of course, and I hope none of your animals are any worse for wear. I'm glad you found him- if you hadn't, he might have had a long, painful end.

[@NomadAlly]

Right! I saw noticed that as well. Amazing green eyes

[@jenamann3484]

RIP Dave. May god bless your days in heaven.🙏💖

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Jen how are you doing today.

[@harpermartin6806]

Aww poor Dave barn cat...RIP Lil buddy. He had such beautiful eyes.. Thanks for having a heart & helping the little guy Morgan & Allison.

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Debrah how are you doing today?

[@harpermartin6806]

@@kellythomas7619 👍

[@rosiec1974]

Poor Dave 😥 You both did the best thing for him.

[@Julie-bq6iz]

RIP Dave. 💙 Morgan and Allison, you are compassionate people and Dave's last day was touched by kindness and his suffering was shortened. Dave had beautiful blue eyes and was a handsome guy. He didn't pass in vane-the Barncat family is safe thanks to him. Blessings to Gold Shaw Farm and family! 💚

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Julie how are you doing today.

[@mvlmeco1]

this is one reason why i am so fond of you, Morgan.

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Margaret how are you doing today.

[@jamsaidemelo1367]

I'm sorry to hear you guys suffered this experience, but I value how well you responded to this.

[@peixeurso4523]

Gee, imagine if he was a cat person! Jokes aside, good luck for the kitty.

[@tipi5586]

The kitty's in a better place, it's in the video.

[@sirniko126]

The second you started talking about the pulses my mind immediately went to rabies. Wishing the best for all of you!

[@Hiddenlilly]

You really did the best thing for Dave, Morgan! Not only does he avoid suffering a long, potentially painful death but you also get the reassurance of your own barn cats' safety!

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Hiddenlilly how are you doing today.

[@bkm2797]

Worried it was Feline infectious Leukemia, (which could wipe out all your kitties), completely forgot about rabies. That you cared enough to take him to the emergency vet tells us how much you care. So sorry you have to deal with this, but Dave is relieved of his pain, and over the rainbow bridge thanking you for you're kindness.

[@phoenixgoldenmoon]

Bless you for your innate kindness and compassion for life. The face that you were willing to even try, says so much about you. RIP Dave the Stray Cat - someone cared.

[@evelynrogers7145]

You guys have a good heart.

[@limalicious]

Thank you for at least taking him in to be put down. That's a mercy, and no animal deserves to suffer while they wait to die.

[@amycogswell7470]

Thanks so much for handling the poor little sick cat in such an appropriate and humane way. I admire your farm efforts and the humane way you manage your animals. Farmers that respect Nature are a very valuable asset for our country. I admire your approach to farm life and I wish you and your wife the best success with your farming endeavors. I am a cat and dog lover, but I also love Nature, so I encourage you to keep up the good work.

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Amy how are you doing today.

[@evelynrogers7145]

Good thing you found him. So you were aware of the situation. Also feline distemper

[@sueinraleigh3091]

That was my thought also.

[@enriquerooplall678]

Morgan is gonna get a hand full of cats 🤣I love the vids keep them coming

[@Dfvill]

But remember! He is not a cat person.

[@privateemail9755]

He has 4, what's one more?

[@Gloria-ro4vn]

It's a Guarantee when you live on a farm or in the country, City people were always dumping their unwanted pets on our property. I wondered what in the hell were they thinking, we couldn't possibly afford to take in 50 + animals a year.

[@leannemori9688]

@@privateemail9755 he has 3

[@ingridk7060]

@@leannemori9688 he has Molly, Ginny, Pablo, and Lil ;)

[@Ann-ub4mf]

You and Alison are such kindhearted people, that cat was blessed that you cared enough to try to help it. Jenny and all of your animal's are blessed to have you two.😔🙏🏾❤

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Ann how are you doing today.

[@sidharthcs2110]

2 years ago ago , a cat came to our home with a torn open right ear . We brought him to the vet the next day , cleaned the wound , the vet managed to stick the ear back in place. We treated him for weeks until he gained weight and released him. 2 month ago , he came back with new wounds. We got him to the vet again and started new treatment. But this time he wasn't gaining weight. 5 days ago , He Stopped eating , stopped drinking . And he passed away 2 days ago at our home.

[@thresher7772]

You’re a good soul Morgan 👍🏻

[@YTistooannoying]

Oh Morgan. Thank you. I have lost too many of my cats in life. I can only hope that if they were injured they were found by people like you and Allison.

[@Evaleastaristev]

Thank you for helping out "Dave" the stray kitty. You gave him a better end of life than he could have hoped for. He's out of pain now, and didn't die alone in the wild. That is exactly what I would have done. And now Ginny is safely inoculated. Put that paperwork somewhere safe! You are truly good people.

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Elspeth how are you doing today.

[@primapax]

You gave Dave the time and care to give him a chance and a name. You gave him a final moment of love. It hurt not being there when one of my cats of 10 years passed, coming home and finding her. Doing that for a stray is so meaningful

[@pagegreer5081]

Truly Alison is your better half .very kind lady

[@Gloria-ro4vn]

My first thought was rabies; living in the country it's ALWAYS a possibility. Relieved to know you at least used gloves, although that is is NEVER a guarantee you won't get bit or scratched. I lived in the desert for 25 years surrounded by wildlife and for years we were told by authorities to get our animals shots every year, rabies was that prevalent in the area.

[@MA-zg2pz]

It’s the law in almost every state to have dogs, cats, and pet ferrets get vaccinated for rabies yearly or 3 year shots are available because it gets out of control so fast otherwise.

[@Gloria-ro4vn]

@@MA-zg2pz I live in California, by law you must give your dogs rabies but not cats. As far as ferrets go; it's ILLEGAL to own one. If you are caught having one as a pet, you are fined and Wildlife Control Officers would put it down. In our City, our Animal Officer knew people in Nevada who had a ferret Sanctuary and would take them there.

[@cottegegirl]

The genuine kindness that you show to all who show up at your farm is one of the reasons I watch your videos. Dave Barn Cat suffered less because of your compassion. It sucks to have to put an animal down but it really is the kindest thing to do. I’m glad Ginny Barn Cat was able to get vaccinated so she will be ok. Keep us posted on the lab results when they come back.

[@jolynnhill8502]

We need more people like you who tries to save any animal in distress. Good person!

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Jo Lynn how are you doing today.

[@albus_youtube]

Morgan you are a reasonable man, and free to do what you want with strays. Pay no mind to people telling you what you are "supposed to do" with them. If you want to help a stray out you go for it, it's not out of anyone else's back/wallet. The People complaining will complain no matter how much you reason with them. Don't let the internet-trolls get you down, and thank you for the videos!

[@SirXer]

Poor Dave. Thank you for taking care of him so humanly, and helping him get out of pain. Sending you good thoughts!

[@donnarogers405]

He looks like my cat Shatner who passed away in 2019. beautiful boy. and a big boy. Good luck little guy.

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Donna how are you doing today.

[@purplebunny7728]

Jenny barn cat has absorbed the lessons passed down from her elders. Paws well spread out. Toenails extended to help with the grip on the edges. Meow as loud as you can. Twist and turn quick and hard. But biting is off limits. And no scratching ever. She is a well educated. So sorry about the stray cat. Always a sad thing. Too bad they were not able to test him and get a diagnosis. Thank you for sharing

[@icefirewolfodell9946]

Rip Dave....I'm glad you died getting the best care you can possibly get....even if you never knew these people, they tried to give you a chance

[@kristinreynolds577]

I would have done the exact same thing! I lost one of my dogs years ago, and we did an autopsy because we had other dogs and wanted to make sure that he wasn’t poisoned!! So I totally get it! I love how you treat your animals like family, because we are the exact same way! We can’t have kids, so our animals are our kids!! Much love to y’all and your animals! Kristin from Oklahoma 💗💗💗

[@teejayhaych149]

You did the right thing helping the poor kitty. Each life is important. You wouldnt want any other animal or person to be left to suffer. Poor little guy.

[@lynbrown4054]

You showd compassion. Others would have let the cat suffer, at least he isn't suffering anymore. Thank you for being so kind. God bless both of you!

[@SageArtemisia]

thank you for being incredibly kind and taking Dave to the vet. i appreciate everything yall do for any and all animals :)

[@samsamirandlily981]

Rip David,you did what you can thanks to you and your wife Allison, God bless

[@terriefirmin3190]

Glad the Rabies test came back negative..you and your wife were right on about taking it to the emergency vet..big expense but well worth doing. Thank you for doing the right thing..Hope you still had a good visit with your Dad.

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Terrie how are you doing today.

[@littlebird8515]

You did the right thing. Not only did you prevent the spread of disease to your other animals by takings the stray to the vet, but you gave that cat a peaceful passing and an end to its suffering. Who knows how long the poor thing would have stayed in that spot, slowly dying a painful death. rip stray kitty.

[@heelerhealer7552]

My wife is a RN in a busy hospital. She has/would/does, react the same way.

[@AMStationEngineer]

№1. You guys are both SAINTS!! №2. Be thankful for vaccines, and the diligence of chemist Dr. Louis Pasteur!!

[@plantitude8042]

Thank you for being so kind.

[@stephaniechavez9422]

i know why your vlogs are so good. you are an awesome story teller. thanx for sharing.

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Stephanie how are you doing today.

[@Yunfei81]

Thank you for trying. Cats hide their sickness until they can't. So for this cat to be acting like that, it was obviously really bad. Still, I'd hoped it was something they could fix. Sad, but at least it doesn't have to suffer anymore.

[@baldhead7705]

I myself want to say thank you for caring enough about these animals to look out for a hurt injured cat that you don't know, THANK YOU VERY MUCH....

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Dean how are you doing today.

[@Frazzlenodazzle]

Thank you for trying to save him. He may not have been your cat but he was a living soul that deserved the respect to try to save him or if you had decided to put him down then a quick painless death. Either way thank you for having the compassion.

[@AnneTrent]

My condolences. I think that you and Alison are so kind and caring for all your animals. Here's a tip: Make a pet binder with all your pets' health information -- and maybe some pet insurance. The binder you keep in the truck or on a shelf near the door so you can just grab it and go.

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Anne how are you doing today.

[@AFAndersen]

Very typical situation for married couples: Man: I think we should do Solution #1 Woman: I think we should do Solution #2 "So, we discussed it, and we're doing Solution #2" :D

[@vixenfatale4839]

I was instantly like your wife when you mentioned putting the cat down i started crying. I am glad you took the cat to the vet to find out potential rabies. I would hate to think if you had just put the stray down and not know what caused him to be sick and then it would be a downward spiral. Thank you for taking care of the stray. He looked like he was in so much pain.

[@floodyourchat57]

Thankyou for spending your time and money to help Dave. Its sad that he couldn't make it but you did what you could.

[@catherinebiggs8162]

Glad you took the cat in. We did that with strays on our remote property… even had two fixed.

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Catherine how are you doing today.

[@maurovianna4702]

Jeanny in the dark in the back of the car is probably thinking: "My butt aches, Morgan. When we get home I'll shred your vaccination paperwork..." :)

[@janetottaviano3481]

Never a full moment on the farm. Thank you for taking care of the stray cat.

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Janet how are you doing today.

[@tully6648]

Poor li'l guy. At least he was taken care of as humanely as possible in his last hours, and instituting a new and necessary farm protocol gives his passing a little meaning. You did good.

[@karenblanck7726]

Thank you for doing all the right things for your cats and even the local stray Dave. I’m surprised your vet doesn’t maintain records for your cats unless you used a different vet for that?

[@robine916]

That was an ER vet clinic. His cats see a different general vet. :D

[@maryschillinger2909]

That vet is can Emergency Animal Vet they have a regular vet but they are further away. This Emergency Vet is really close

[@ElizabethJones-pv3sj]

I thought that it would make sense to call the normal vet for their records of Ginny's treatment but I suppose the reason to take the stray to the emergency vet would be that the normal vet is closed.

[@allisonshearn3644]

This vet is probably an After-Hours vet. They would have a regular vet but they would probably be closed in the evening.

[@robine916]

@@ElizabethJones-pv3sj They could have been closed, hence the reason he didn't call his regular vet for Ginny's vaccination records. :D

[@jpbaley2016]

Considering you’ve been having problems with those hunters, I would also be worried about poisoning. But rabies is a disease you have to consider. In fact, in your Dad’s state of Delaware, I have received 3 reports of rabies in the last two weeks - found in a cat, fox and a very rare case found in a deer. Cats are found often because being outside they are susceptible from other predators, such as foxes, and because they are used to people. I understand the need for barn cats but for pets, I would never allow them outside unsupervised.

[@moniquem783]

You’re such kind people. I’m glad his suffering was shortened, and I’m very glad Ginny is safe. Enjoy your time with your dad.

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Monique how are you doing today.

[@TheIntuitiveBodyFoodieNetwork]

As one who rescues cats & other wild animals, thank you for caring.