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jberryhill

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32. Okay, so show me a sampler of shock collars
Mon May 13, 2013, 09:41 PM
May 2013

...and remember this is a very small kitten.

The point of "shock collars" is not to induce pain, but to apply transcutaneous nerve stimulation to briefly flex the neck muscles, as a collar would. If you think about a kitten's neck - I'd be surprised if there are any with electrodes that close together.

It's possible, it just doesn't seem likely. Kittens are prone to spazzing out.

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hahaha that is great Voice for Peace May 2013 #1
the Iguana's like, "chill, dude." BainsBane May 2013 #2
Poor little kitty... Gormy Cuss May 2013 #3
Generally I try NOT JustAnotherGen May 2013 #4
Thanks for posting this. missingthebigdog May 2013 #5
Most important need when fighting dragons? Traction. Gold Metal Flake May 2013 #6
Indeed, that little kitty would've been on the ceiling! arcane1 May 2013 #26
The poor kitten will be paranoid for life now, but proReality May 2013 #7
Heeeey, who's the scary predatory beast around here, anyway??? nolabear May 2013 #8
That's where the term adieu May 2013 #9
aaaaaa gak... fantase56 May 2013 #10
Is there something wrong with its R front leg? hootinholler May 2013 #11
I noticed that too catchnrelease May 2013 #16
Pardon me for being suspicious.... TinkerTot55 May 2013 #23
Yes. TinkerTot55 May 2013 #24
I didn't realize that BainsBane May 2013 #25
where are the electrodes and battery? jberryhill May 2013 #27
I definately see and understand your point.... TinkerTot55 May 2013 #31
Okay, so show me a sampler of shock collars jberryhill May 2013 #32
I understand your point, and I'm no expert on electronic devices. TinkerTot55 May 2013 #33
There is something odd about the strap. jberryhill May 2013 #34
I think it might be a figure 8 harness. If he's not used to it he might well walk oddly. nolabear May 2013 #35
Figure-eight harnesses generally are made of thin, lightweight materials... TinkerTot55 May 2013 #36
I don't think so. I had a cat act like that once just from having tape stuck to her. nolabear May 2013 #39
Sorry if I seem obsessive about this topic, but I H A T E ..... TinkerTot55 May 2013 #37
seems a little cruel to me madokie May 2013 #12
I don't think they knew what to expect. Are_grits_groceries May 2013 #13
Best I remember kittens are skittish by nature madokie May 2013 #14
Please tell me what exactly is cruel about a kittens reaction to dragons? Vincardog May 2013 #15
A kittie on a smooth surface like that could hurt herself as she bounces.. Tikki May 2013 #17
It seemed cruel to me too. forestpath May 2013 #30
I hate being startled. tblue May 2013 #43
Sorry to be a party pooper. Poor kitty. Paper Roses May 2013 #18
LOL! nt OnyxCollie May 2013 #19
i don't like seeing the kitty scared Enrique May 2013 #20
So cute! GeoWilliam750 May 2013 #21
a very slippery floor contributed greatly to the kitty's histrionics corkhead May 2013 #22
LOL Liberal_in_LA May 2013 #28
Behold the mighty hunter... awoke_in_2003 May 2013 #29
I really didn't like that tonekat May 2013 #38
These people are fucking mental for doing this to that litten. jonthebru May 2013 #40
This message was self-deleted by its author radicalliberal May 2013 #41
Reminds me of Connie (the sun conure) and one of the "house geckos" nadinbrzezinski May 2013 #42
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