Re: [Felvtalk] seeking home for adult feluk positive

2008-10-31 Thread Sharyl
Kelly, how does one go about finding a a list of sanctuaries for pets to list in ones will.  I have a combo of healthy cats, CRF kitties, and FeLV+ kitties.  I'd like to make plans in advance.  At 61 I can reasonably expect to live for many years but there is always the chance of accidents,

Re: [Felvtalk] got some info on what the IFA actually tests for

2008-10-31 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Thanks MC! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MaryChristine Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 12:12 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org; felvpositivecats Subject: [Felvtalk] got some info on what the IFA actually tests for still need

[Felvtalk] Essential oil for calming cats

2008-10-31 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Dear all Does anyone know anything about the safety of using essential oils in a kitty household? My aromatherapist friend says: There seem to be two schools of thought, one of which (internet) is that essential oils in a diffuser can be too strong for cats, but that hydrosols (also called

Re: [Felvtalk] Essential oil for calming cats

2008-10-31 Thread Sharyl
I would never put a drop of essential oil on a cat.  There probably are safe ones to use but the majority are harmful.  I don't know about using a diffuser.  Some cats are sensitive/allergic to fragrances.  It would depend on your cat. Sharyl --- On Fri, 10/31/08, MacKenzie, Kerry N. [EMAIL

Re: [Felvtalk] Essential oil for calming cats

2008-10-31 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Thanks Sharyl-- I think I'll disregard oils and look at hydrosols instead. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sharyl Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 8:57 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Essential oil for calming

Re: [Felvtalk] seeking home for adult feluk positive

2008-10-31 Thread Saehwa Kang
This is where a pet trust and someone to adopt your kitties in these events would be important. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 30, 2008, at 10:29 PM, Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is a good thing to worry about. Our rescue has a program which takes in animals if someone

Re: [Felvtalk] Essential oil for calming cats

2008-10-31 Thread MaryChristine
my understanding is that cats aren't able to break down the actual oils themselves in the same manner that other species are, so that they act as much more powerful concentrates--there are safe and effective ways to dilute the oils into various forms that aren't harmful (they've been years for

Re: [Felvtalk] Essential oil for calming cats

2008-10-31 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Thanks MC. My plan was always to diffuse, not to apply to cat. I'll check out holisticat! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MaryChristine Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 11:41 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk]

Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death

2008-10-31 Thread Lorrie
On 10-31, Sharyl wrote: Kelly, how does one go about finding a a list of sanctuaries for pets to list in ones will.  I have a combo of healthy cats, CRF kitties, and FeLV+ kitties.  I'd like to make plans in advance.  At 61 I can reasonably expect to live for many years but there is always

Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death

2008-10-31 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
The Tree House cat shelter in Chicago included an item on this topic in a recent issue of its magazine--it has a scheme whereby the cat guardian wills a specific amount per cat to the shelter in exchange for the shelter taking over guardianship -- I think it was $5,000 per cat but it may have

Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death

2008-10-31 Thread tamara stickler
Just a word of advice, watch where you wind up leaving your cats. If it is to be to an organization, I would suggest you become active volunteers of the organization NOW and keep up a face to face envolvement throughout the rest of your life! By volunteering I have gathered intimate

Re: [Felvtalk] Essential oil for calming cats

2008-10-31 Thread MaryChristine
grin well, of course, YOU wouldn't apply them directly On Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 12:45 PM, MacKenzie, Kerry N. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks MC. My plan was always to diffuse, not to apply to cat. I'll check out holisticat! -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The

Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death

2008-10-31 Thread Sharyl
Tamara, good advise.  I'd love to volunteer at an organization that provides a final home for cats.  My problem is I live in a rural area in VA with no sanctuaries within 100 miles.  The local SPCA is pretty worthless when it comes to cats. Sharyl --- On Fri, 10/31/08, tamara stickler [EMAIL

Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death

2008-10-31 Thread Kelley Saveika
My plan is not to leave them to a sanctuary, but to the Stevenson Companion Animal Life-Care Center at Texas AM University. Vet students live on the premises to care for them and they also receive great care from the University's Vet Medical Center, which is right next door. You can leave any

Re: [Felvtalk] seeking home for adult feluk positive

2008-10-31 Thread Kelley Saveika
Check out http://www.2ndchance4pets.org/resources.html On Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 5:21 AM, Sharyl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kelly, how does one go about finding a a list of sanctuaries for pets to list in ones will. I have a combo of healthy cats, CRF kitties, and FeLV+ kitties. I'd like to

Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death

2008-10-31 Thread Chris
Absolutely! You can't tell much of anything from newsletters, pictures on the web, etc. And I agree, a one time visit doesn't tell u much of anything! Christiane Biagi [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tamara stickler

Re: [Felvtalk] seeking home for adult feluk positive

2008-10-31 Thread Sharyl
I did.  Lots of options for horses and parrots not much for cats.  A couple in KY and one in MS.  Sharyl --- On Fri, 10/31/08, Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] seeking home for adult feluk positive To:

Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death

2008-10-31 Thread MaryChristine
don't want to be too obvious here, but do a search (use goodsearch, and designate YOUR favorite feline charity!), and type in, making arrangements for your pets after you die. there's a rather famous book written on the subject, but of course, my mind can't quite recall the title--i'll write to

Re: [Felvtalk] seeking home for adult feluk positive

2008-10-31 Thread MaryChristine
thanks, kel--i just requested info on the person who did the chat for us years ago, too.. definitely a timely issue, as this is the second time it's come up in less than a week, on widely diverse lists. (hmmm, wonder if the closeness to the election has anything to do with it?) MC --

Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death

2008-10-31 Thread Sharyl
Kelly Stevenson looks like a great place.  Unfortunately I don't anticipate leaving an estate of $60,000 per cat.  With my current 9 that would be $540,000.  I'd have to win the lottery for me to end up leaving an estate like that. Sharyl --- On Fri, 10/31/08, Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Felvtalk] seeking home for adult feluk positive

2008-10-31 Thread Kelley Saveika
MC, I don't think the election is actually going to *kill* us On another note, Missy went to see the vet today and the vet *could not hear her heart murmur*. While I am not silly enough to think an 8 mm hole has magically disappeared, it made me happy anyway... On Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 2:48

Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death

2008-10-31 Thread Laurieskatz
Friends of mine have CW Rustic Hollow Shelter (a sanctuary) in Iowa. It is an amazing place where the kitties are well cared for by a group of employees and visited every night by the women who run the shelter. Every kitty has access to a screened in porch area off their particular building or

Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death

2008-10-31 Thread MaryChristine
wow, is carmen on this list? i've never heard anything even slightly bad about CW, and as those in rescue know, that's fairly umcommon. i didn't realize, tho, that they had estate-planning info. thanks! (especially because i can NEVER remember the actual sanctuary name) MC On Fri, Oct