Sat, 03/07/2009 - 4:07am - Posted by: Anonymous

I am so happy to hear that Lucky got the fence off and thanks to the wonderful people who helped Lucky. It makes me feel good to hear such a nice story like this. I love all the cats and am so happy there are people that help the ferral population. They are so precious and adorable and deserve to live out their lives like any other animal or person. It is very sad that there are so many homeless animals---with the economy being so bad, many people are becoming homeless and putting their beloved pets in shelters and some of the shelters are full and some of the people are letting the animals go to fend for themselves and this is very sad. I just pray more people start helping these homeless animals because it is not their fault they were put out of their homes. TNR is such a wonderful idea for ferrals. I just pray they get plenty of fresh water and food each day!

Sun, 02/22/2009 - 1:03pm - Posted by: Anonymous

This story is a perfect example of volunteers working together with township officials for the good of the community. Anyone who comments in a negative way on a story like this has an awful lot to learn. Kindness to animals makes a better world for all of us. Great work Don, Lissy, Brenda, Tina, Marya, Jackie and all of the other compassionate people who tried to help Lucky over those many months. Lucky lives in a managed colony where he is fed and cared for.

Sun, 01/18/2009 - 1:04am - Posted by: Anonymous

To 1:50 p.m. Dont you think you should grow up. Banning lattice from the state is a rediculous notion. This is a serious matter. How else will you be able to bring home a six pack of plovers home.

Sat, 01/17/2009 - 1:50pm - Posted by: Anonymous

I say ban all lattice from the state. It is only a matter of time before this happens to a piping plover.

Fri, 01/16/2009 - 8:27pm - Posted by: Anonymous

A recent study determined that 82% of the population want outside cats to live out their lives, if they are in secure locations rather than be killed at shelters.

Fri, 01/16/2009 - 8:47am - Posted by: Anonymous

Who cares
This is not news
What is wrong with all of you?

Thu, 01/15/2009 - 11:09pm - Posted by: JohnS.

It's amazing how many different takes there are about this article. It reinforces my belief that people are inherently nuts!

Here's the way it is simple and truthful..

First..Great job Don! It's good to see people from the township putting their heart into their job and working for a good and just cause.

Second..It's also good to see Township employees working with citizen volunteers to produce a positive conclusion. Thanks, Don, for your wisdom in this and to your volunteers.

Third..an unfortunate animal was humanely helped by several really kind people. Folks like this usually have vision most lack.

Fourth...Feral cats CAN and DO get adopted on a regular basis contrary to the dreadfully misinformed person who commented negatively. Man, there's a lot of mean people out there. I must conclude they lead miserable lives and want everything to be like them. Life's short, try and help and not hinder, you might be happier. Don't stand in the way and criticize people who do good out of their own generosity. What good have you done today for something or someone?

Thanks again, Don. Glad you're on the job.

Thu, 01/15/2009 - 8:11pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Bravo Don for your hard work to save Lucky!
And for the people who are anti TNR and believe it's cruel to release ferals, please visit this site: www.alleycat.org
I volunteer with this organization and have been made "zone captain" where I live with them, acting as liason between caretakers and ACA. I personally manage a colony of about 12 cats, all of which have been spayed, neutered and given their shots. Feral cats CAN live a happy life outside, it's the only life most of them have ever known. Of course where I am a large number of the cats were once house pets dumped when people moved and decided not to take their pets with them. After a while these cats revert to being feral.
Feral cats CAN be adopted and tamed, but it takes a lot of time and effort on a volunteers part. They can't be tamed in a shelter situation, it has to be done inside a home and it isn't an easy process. I've managed to tame 2 ferals myself and they are now happy healthy house cats. But it took months of time and dedication on my part.
In most cases, TNR is absolutely the most humane and cost effective solution to feral cat issues.
And for the people complaining about the cats spreading disease and using their yards as litter boxes, visit the ACA website above, they list plenty of simple and inexpensive ideas to deter cats from coming into your yard. If you're so bothered by it, be proactive, get off your butts and do something instead of blaming the cats and the people who care for them.

Thu, 01/15/2009 - 7:00pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Before that colony gets any larger you need to call The Animal Alliance of Cape May County @ 465-6388. Offering low cost spay/neuter & special programs for feral/stray cats. They will also put you in contact with a TNR specialist to assist you with your particular issues & needs. They have helped me in the past.

Thu, 01/15/2009 - 2:49pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Lets see release the animal that is GREAT!!!!! NOT!!! My fenced in yard has become a litter box for them more the 8 strays 3 litters within the past 8 months just that I know of. My dogs eye was cut on the bottom lid, bleeding, scabbed all of it from a cat hiding in the yard under a tree!!! I cant even walk my dog in my yard without stepping in doo or my dog eating it first. Catch and release...cut me a break! Not fair at all! Will the township/Don pay my next vet bill especially if my dog loses his eye this time around. I love animals dont get me wrong but you need to get a grip on the situation. Its out of control! I am glad that the cat is ok. Its no life to be left out in the cold, where is your next drink, meal coming from and lookout for the cars! Catch and release-LOL

Thu, 01/15/2009 - 7:50am - Posted by: Anonymous

Volunteer at the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center.

Start by filling out this form:

http://www.capemaycountygov.net/FCpdf/Volunteer%20Form.pdf

Thu, 01/15/2009 - 6:31am - Posted by: Anonymous

You too can be a hero - adopt your new best friend - cat or dog- from the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center.

465-8923

Take a look at all the animals waiting for you to rescue them:

http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NJ386.html

Thu, 01/15/2009 - 6:15am - Posted by: Anonymous

The cat was recscued - that is the salient issue. It no longer is being strangled to death stuck in a fence. It can now move, eat and sleep freely. It will live.

Thank you to everyone involved in caring for this animal who was at best very challenged. You were all necessary to this process. You all contributed to the well being this animal.

The world is a better place with people like you in it; you're in inspiration to us all.

Wed, 01/14/2009 - 9:47pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Our man Don is the man! Villas rules & he done fixed this problem. Yeah lots of people think he was wrong cuz he lost this cat a while back, but Don got him, so he fixed it. Who is gonna get to the tatoo shop before me to get lattice cat on there arm?

Wed, 01/14/2009 - 12:19pm - Posted by: Anonymous

GREAT JOB DON!!!!!! How dare this Lissy person trying to take the credit for caputuring the cat. Was she the one who spent hours chasing it and finally confined it under the house? The trap there was plenty large enough, Lissy took it upon herself to replace it with her own trying to gain credit. Some people will do anything for attention. Leave the township officials do their job. My hat is off to Don, it's amazing at what he has to put up with. Job well done!! Your the man!!!

Wed, 01/14/2009 - 10:56am - Posted by: Anonymous

It's a shame that they reabandoned that poor cat to continue to suffer outdoors. TNR is not for the cats it's for the misguided caregivers; makes them feel warm and fuzzy about themselves at the expense of the cats. Enclose them, adopt them into homes or humanely euthanize feral cats. Reabandoning them is just another form of abuse of these poor creatures.

Tue, 01/13/2009 - 9:55pm - Posted by: Anonymous

IGood Job Lissy!!!I Talked To You About Lucky Just Last Week And Two Days Later You Caught Him.When I Heard The News My Day Went From Bad To Good.OnceAgain Kudos To You And Everyone Who Helped You!!!!!!!

Tue, 01/13/2009 - 7:37pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Great job Don. I hope the rumors of your job being done away with aren't true. You're a real asset to the community. Keep up the good work.

Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:11am - Posted by: Anonymous

A big thank you to Don Montgomery for catching this cat. It's nice to know we have animal control officers like him who are truly concerned about the welfare of animals.

Tue, 01/13/2009 - 8:51am - Posted by: Anonymous

Are you kidding me the LTTA turned a story about a cat into a shot at reducing the police department. Pathetic!

Mon, 01/12/2009 - 9:55pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Actually, Matt Schwert , DVM has a private practice in Barnegat Twp, Ocean County, not Brigantine. Nice story and a happy ending!

Mon, 01/12/2009 - 9:08pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Thanks to everyone involved for helping Lucky.

Mon, 01/12/2009 - 6:11pm - Posted by: Anonymous

You can't adopt a feral cat!! So what did this prove to us?? How many man hours were wasted trying to catch the cat?? Catch neuter and release..... so it can crap in everyone's yard and get caught in a fence again. Why can't we catch neuter and release some of these bad Villas kids?? It would cut down on dealing with the same families every 12 to 15 years, we could cut our police by 20 percent, and we would have less crime. Now before you go and freak out, I was only kidding................................................about the cats!!

Mon, 01/12/2009 - 5:01pm - Posted by: Anonymous

You cannot adopt feral cats. They are wild and cannot be tamed.

Mon, 01/12/2009 - 1:08pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Someone couldn't adopt this cat ?

Mon, 01/12/2009 - 12:48pm - Posted by: Anonymous

"Veterinarian Matt Schwert, of Brigantine, drove to the shelter to remove the latticework and also neutered Lucky."

No wonder he evaded prosecuters for 7 months.

Mon, 01/12/2009 - 12:39pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Slow news day ?