I'm not saying it is the right thing in all cases, but in the case of the OP I' say it is. I have pedigree female cats, but they would never be in a position to be taken and nuetered. However the Vet should have checked for microchip and contacted the registered owner, and not just rechipped it.
If I were you, I'd catch the cat, take it to get nuetered, bring it back home and release it. It will go back home, the owners might not even notice. If they do and they complain, just say you thought it was a stray tom cat and got it done out of kindness for the cat. (I did this myself some...
Does anyone know where is the best place to sell above saddle, took a lot of finding in the first place, then sold pony, so no longer need it. Am told they are as rare as hens teeth, but how do I find someone to buy it from me. Any suggestions welcome.
It seems to me that people like to bad mouth yards that they are not on, or have left or been asked to leave. If the yard is well run and horses look happy and content and you have asked questions and been given answers, then I would make up my own mind regardless.
You would think!! But alas no, with one we had it was a case of out of sight out of mind. Leave sweet wrappers all over the place, help your self to others things and don't put back. Play in the field, with the horses, chuck stones into the ditch and block it, run around the stables,etc etc. No...
I was thinking what babymare said. It could have been his heart giving up, he would have felt tired, he was in a warm stable feeling safe, went to sleep and went peacefully. I don't think a Vet could have done much if that was the case. He was indeed a beautifull horse, and lucky to have the...
He still has some growing to do, he does look bum high so the front half will catch up. Some youngsters do grow in odd ways, and do look out of synch with their bodies. I do think he will be a stocky chap tho. Expect his legs will get a bit longer, time will tell.