Re: OT: a poem I just wrote

2006-08-15 Thread Gina WN
Your poem brought a smile to my face. That's how I feel about it :)GinaPhaewryn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Someone on another list was asking about if she should allow her cat to shred her chair. I just had to share my reply with you guys, cause it kinda turned into a poem:" My

Re: OT: a poem I just wrote

2006-08-15 Thread ETrent
This is wonderful - my feelings exactly...said so well. In a message dated 8/14/2006 6:41:52 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Someone on another list was asking about if she should allow her cat to shred her chair. I just had to share my reply with you guys, cause

Re: Kitten love, part 2

2006-08-15 Thread Precious Pets, Almost Home
I like that idea of the cats in the glass-fronted bookcases so the breakables can be out! LOL Precious Pets, Almost Home Association --- TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: at one point, i considered putting the cats into the glass-fronted bookcases just so i could leave the breakables

RE: OT: a poem I just wrote

2006-08-15 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Brilliant. A keeper! Reminds me of a (former!) friend who is completely anal about tidiness. Even I began to dislike visiting her because I felt my mere presence in her living-room constituted untidiness. In response to her _expression_ of horror when I said my cats used my

RE: Kitten love, part 2

2006-08-15 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message I heard a recent crash, but a brief glance (middle of night, feeling half-drugged) left me none the wiser. Later in week discovered one of them had knocked a glass vase off the mantelpiece. Amazingly it survived. Not even a chip. However it had hit a glass lampbowl on the

Re: OT: a poem I just wrote

2006-08-15 Thread Belinda
I used to be somewhat anal about keeping my house clean, dusting and vacuuming 3 or 4 times a week, sometimes more, then came the furballs, used to have nick nacks, no more, used to have plants, no more, used to buy nice furniture, now look for material that hides cat hair and replace it

Re: Patches

2006-08-15 Thread Marissa Johnson
Diane,I'm so sorry to hear your news!! He was very lucky to have you and Gail to do all you could for him. Bless you for loving him. I will be thinking of and praying for both of you...and sending wishes for a peaceful crossing to Patches. Hugs, MJDiane Rosenfeldt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Azrael

2006-08-15 Thread marta gasper
Leslie, My condolences on sweet Azrael passing, may she cavort forever happily at the Bridge Marta Please visit my shop Cat Agora gifts for cat caregivers http://www.cafepress.com/marta

Re: Boomer

2006-08-15 Thread Marissa Johnson
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you deal with the loss of Boomer. Know that he knew he was loved and he left happy. And he loved you. Sending vibes for peaceful crossing and for comfort for you.MJDiane Rosenfeldt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm sorry to hear that you lost your Boomer. It

Re: Azrael

2006-08-15 Thread Marissa Johnson
Oh Leslie! I am so sorry to hear your news!! My heart breaks for you. But I'm glad she was able to feel loved and cared for in her brief time here. Bless you for that tremendous gift you gave her. I know you had a hard time deciding whether to adopt her in the first place (and we were all looking

Re: Patches

2006-08-15 Thread Nina
Diane and Gail, I haven't been able to participate in the list and I just saw your post about having to let Patches go. I'm so sorry. I know you were hoping for a miracle to turn his illness around. Please remember that you already shared a miracle the day you all found each other. You rescued

Re: Boomer

2006-08-15 Thread Nina
Oh such a sad, sweet tale about Boomer! What an incredible miracle boy he was! I'm so sorry for your loss. It's a testimate to your love and care that he was able to stay with you longer than expected. It never gets easier losing them, whether we have prepared ourselves, or not. Most of

Re: Azrael

2006-08-15 Thread Nina
Oh Leslie my heart is breaking for you! I want to stomp my feet and cry at the Universe about the unfairness of it all. Such a childish reaction, but there it is. I can only imagine how you are feeling. The WHYS of it all must be driving you crazy with grief. You are one remarkable woman

Re: Kitten love, part 2

2006-08-15 Thread Nina
You slay me MC! And btw, I think you can rest assured, few would accuse you of being normal N TenHouseCats wrote: at one point, i considered putting the cats into the glass-fronted bookcases just so i could leave the breakables out...

Re: OT: Feline Acne, Pramoxine HCI shampoo

2006-08-15 Thread TatorBunz
Are you feeding him with plastic bowls for food and water? In most cases this will cause Feline Acne on the chin. In a message dated 8/14/2006 7:23:52 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anyone know if Relief shampoo with Pramoxine HCI and Colloidal Oatmeal would be good for

OT: pet loss help

2006-08-15 Thread Barb Moermond
To all who have lost fur-friends/family recently, my deepest condolences. There is a safe friendly non-pushy place you can go if you need to talk about your loss or if you just want some company while you figure out if you need to talk or not - MC has mentioned it and I've been hanging out in a

Re: OT: Kitten love, part 2, OT: a poem I just wrote

2006-08-15 Thread Gary Murphy
Hi everyone, I didn't know kitty barf would be such a hot topic! I really think Dash just stuffs himself silly, no hairballs yet, just a huge pile of half-digested cat food. I'll switch him back to his old food and see how he does. I had a long-haired kitty many years ago, I still remember

Re: Azrael

2006-08-15 Thread Nina
Leslie, I just wanted to remind you that two of the six felv bottle babies that I rescued are doing great at over 3yrs old now. One of them has tested neg and the other has never been tested. There is hope that the little littermate of Azrael's still at the shelter might be one of the

Re: OT: Kitten love, part 2, OT: a poem I just wrote

2006-08-15 Thread TenHouseCats
kindling wrapped in fabric is almost as good as the way another friend recently described snakes: bungee cords with personalities. -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892

Re: OT: Feline Acne, Pramoxine HCI shampoo

2006-08-15 Thread felv
His auto feeder is plastic... come to think of it, it's been months since I let it completely empty and actually washed it with soap. Do they make metal auto feeders? Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT,

Re: Azrael

2006-08-15 Thread Leslie
Thank you all so much for your support and kind words. I am doing better with the loss of this sweet one. I'll let you know what happens with getting another, I'm just letting this workitselfout right now, not trying to force anything. It's you all who are amazing, being able to give and give, I

Re: Azrael

2006-08-15 Thread Barb Moermond
Oh Leslie, you say it so well! They are a never-ending source of amazement and love. Watching youngsters learn about their world is wonderful and having a creature love you SOO much. it's humbling and makes me feel very grateful to be able to appreciate it.Leslie [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Azrael

2006-08-15 Thread Marissa Johnson
Wow, Leslie! That was beautiful!!! So many lessons to learn from these little ones...it really is amazing! Thanks for sharing and I'm glad you are beginning to heal.Hugs back! :)MJLeslie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Thank you all so much for your support and kind words. I am doing better

Re: Kitten love, part 2

2006-08-15 Thread catatonya
Glass? Plants? Any kind of knick knacks? Rugs??? Forget it!t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kerry wrote: After I discovered the 3rd pool of throw up yesterday (oh yes, and a 4th when i got home last night) in desperation I threw out my last remaining plant. Wait, you have PLANTS? In

Fwd: Noah’s Ark needed for Animals in Lebano n!

2006-08-15 Thread LVega50899
Hi guys, I though some animal lovers would be interested in this. ---BeginMessage--- To view an online version of this email, click here. Dear Members & Friends, In the latest war in the Middle East, animals have been among the most forgotten victims. But not for you. In

Re: Azrael

2006-08-15 Thread LVega50899
Leslie, I am very sorry for your loss. Azrael is now in heaven, we will see them again!

Re: Boomer

2006-08-15 Thread LVega50899
I am so sorry for your loss. Boomer knew he was loved and loved you for sharing your life with him. God bless. Lori

Re: Azrael

2006-08-15 Thread Gina WN
That was beautifully said Nina. I just couldn't find the words for what was in my heart, but you really spoke to it. Thank you so much Leslie for what you have done for the Angels.GinaNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh Leslie my heart is breaking for you! I want to stomp my feet and cry at the