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I saw this on facebook. I don't think it's been posted here, but hard to say for sure. An AllDeaf search on "cats", well, yeah.
 
Yeah lots of weird places where cats go into the car. I hate that when i forget to check.. Even though i have four cats and still love other catts.
 
We have to check fir cats on the wheels but we also once found a skunk. The skunk was nit friendly.
 
To be on the safe side, turn on a vacuum cleaner, they'll run out!
 
My cat loves the portable heater.. he will lay in front of it for hours! So I can understand why outside cats look for warmth. I hope they hop out when someone turns on the motor!
 
I would think that the minute you start the car, the cat would get scared and jump off anyway?
 
MangaReader said:
I would think that the minute you start the car, the cat would get scared and jump off anyway?
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One time, on a cold morning, a friend of mine started his car and knew something was wrong. He opened up the hood and found that a snake had coiled itself around part of the engine for warmth. I don't know anything about car engines, so I can't tell you what part it was, but it was something that spins once the car starts, and comes into contact with other parts. It was like the snake had been put through a blender.

My friend was really upset about it - he didn't care about the mess - he runs an animal sanctuary and felt really bad about the snake.

Anyway, I'm not sure what kind of spaces there are in different kinds of cars where a cat could get into, or would be inclined to get into, but I'd hate to have something like that happen.
 
I use this to blow the horn before I started my car , I will have top remind myself to do more often. I had mouse nest in my car once and it cost $250 to have it removed ! I was lucky the mouse did not chew on any hoses
 
It happened to me just once....the Cat was shreaded to hell ....and I had to get my car detailed ....Very upsetting!...And pounding on the hood of your car seems to be the best bet to warn the cat to get out.
 
I've had two cat vs. car experiences.

When we lived in Pensacola, on the Naval Air Station, TCS would pull his small truck onto the grass yard to wash it. When he was done, he'd drive it back to the parking area. That was standard in our housing neighborhood.

One time, when he was thru washing the truck, he started to drive it. It made a thump, so he stopped. Horrified, we saw our kitty run away with a bloody face. We eventually found him, hiding behind the air conditioner equipment. His jaw was bloody. We wrapped him in a towel and drove to the vet's office. We had called him and he said he'd meet us there (it was a Sunday afternoon). Our kitty had to have his jaw wired, and spend the night at the vet's office. He eventually healed OK.

We figured out that kitty had hidden in the wheel well of the truck. When TCS drove forward, kitty rolled forward and under the tire. Because the grass was soft under the tire he didn't get killed.

My second experience was driving our big old Oldsmobile for car pool. I drove our daughter to school, and picked up some other kids along the way. As I was slowing in their neighborhood to stop at their house, I saw a kitten at the side of the road. It looked like it was going to cross in front of me, so I stopped. And waited, and watched for it to show up on the other side. Nothing. So, I turned off the car, got out, and looked around. No cat. Where did it go? I popped my hood and looked around. I could hear meowing in the engine compartment but I couldn't see it. I knew that I couldn't start the car again but I couldn't find the kitten either. Eventually, a police car stopped by. He called Animal Control. They arrived, put on long, heavy duty gloves and started feeling around in the engine compartment. They finally found the kitten, and we were able to continue on to school. I had to go into the school office to explain why we were late.
 
Reba said:
I've had two cat vs. car experiences.

When we lived in Pensacola, on the Naval Air Station, TCS would pull his small truck onto the grass yard to wash it. When he was done, he'd drive it back to the parking area. That was standard in our housing neighborhood.

One time, when he was thru washing the truck, he started to drive it. It made a thump, so he stopped. Horrified, we saw our kitty run away with a bloody face. We eventually found him, hiding behind the air conditioner equipment. His jaw was bloody. We wrapped him in a towel and drove to the vet's office. We had called him and he said he'd meet us there (it was a Sunday afternoon). Our kitty had to have his jaw wired, and spend the night at the vet's office. He eventually healed OK.

We figured out that kitty had hidden in the wheel well of the truck. When TCS drove forward, kitty rolled forward and under the tire. Because the grass was soft under the tire he didn't get killed.

My second experience was driving our big old Oldsmobile for car pool. I drove our daughter to school, and picked up some other kids along the way. As I was slowing in their neighborhood to stop at their house, I saw a kitten at the side of the road. It looked like it was going to cross in front of me, so I stopped. And waited, and watched for it to show up on the other side. Nothing. So, I turned off the car, got out, and looked around. No cat. Where did it go? I popped my hood and looked around. I could hear meowing in the engine compartment but I couldn't see it. I knew that I couldn't start the car again but I couldn't find the kitten either. Eventually, a police car stopped by. He called Animal Control. They arrived, put on long, heavy duty gloves and started feeling around in the engine compartment. They finally found the kitten, and we were able to continue on to school. I had to go into the school office to explain why we were late.
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I heard of people blaming the dog for eating their homework but not a cat for making them late to school. I bet that was a first for the school . LOL !
And I am glad both cats are OK. One of the baby mouse got killed when I turn my car on , I had no idea the mouse nest was under the hood until I heard a weird sound when I was driving.
 
I got a freind who was a contractor working on a clients house. When he was finished for the day and went home in his truck and parked it in the garage and closed the doors. He was about to go in house when he heard meowing-- he opened his hood and there was a kitten on top of his air cleaner. the cat survived a 40 min drive from clients home and he called the client and told them what happened. The lady didnt want it since she was trying to give away the kittens and he adopted it.

I still cant beleive the cat survived the trip in the engine bay. Now if it was in the turbo charged car- it would be a different story.. shame on you derek bicycles...
:D
 
radioman said:
I got a freind who was a contractor working on a clients house. When he was finished for the day and went home in his truck and parked it in the garage and closed the doors. He was about to go in house when he heard meowing-- he opened his hood and there was a kitten on top of his air cleaner. the cat survived a 40 min drive from clients home and he called the client and told them what happened. The lady didnt want it since she was trying to give away the kittens and he adopted it.

I still cant beleive the cat survived the trip in the engine bay. Now if it was in the turbo charged car- it would be a different story.. shame on you derek bicycles...
:D
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That kitten just used one it nine lives , I am glad it was OK and thumb up for your friend for keeping the little kitty.
 
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