Re: [Felvtalk] Caboodle Ranch

2012-03-02 Thread Lorrie
It appears I was certainly wrong to assume Craig Grant just couldn't turn down a homeless cat. It was money for his own enjoyment that he couldn't turn down! This is really shocking. Lorrie On 03-02, C PQ wrote: FYI: Here's another perspective on the situation: From: X [name removed

Re: [Felvtalk] Is my kitten having his first FIV/FELV episode?

2012-03-04 Thread Lorrie
On 02-28, Lynda Wilson wrote: Any update? I'm thinking of your kitty and hope everything is better. Please let us know, thanks! I hope we hear from this person. When we don't hear how the cat is doing we imagine the worst.such as the cat was not taken to the vet and just died

Re: [Felvtalk] caboodle ranch

2012-03-09 Thread Lorrie
in NJ, charge $15,000, which is very high but more realistic, as vet bills over the years can easily cost that much. I think there must be some good sanctuaries somewhere in between these prices. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] TNR

2012-03-09 Thread Lorrie
I have several FelV cats, and they have lived long healthy lives. I do not think an asymtomatic FelV cat should be automatically euthanized. There are sanctuaries that take FelV cats, or they should be isolated from other cats, but not killed. Lorrie On 03-08, Beth wrote: I agree, FeLV

Re: [Felvtalk] Ferals

2012-03-09 Thread Lorrie
Heather, this is a huge undertaking for you and your bf. What a wonderful committment. Thank you. Lorrie On 03-07, Heather wrote: My bf and I take care of over 140 feral/homeless cats on the streets everyday (in over 20 different spots), 365 days a year for several years now

Re: [Felvtalk] Honoring a cat you lost

2012-03-11 Thread Lorrie
Thank you for your post, Natalie. I will never understand why so many people feel guilty about adopting another cat when they lose one. It is not a betrayal it's a tribute to the cat who died to honor it's death by helping another cat. Your words were perfect. Lorrie On 03-11, GRAS wrote

Re: [Felvtalk] Bounces

2012-03-12 Thread Lorrie
my posts short and I trim former messages. I wrote back right to the owner right away, and still don't know if I'm being dumped! Did anyone else get this ??? Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman

[Felvtalk] [felineres...@frontier.com: Cruelty to cats

2012-04-07 Thread Lorrie
Apparently Lowes is blocking our e-mails to dbar...@loweshotels.com I got this number from Google. (888) 430-4999 Universal Orlando Resorts. This number had a comment next to it about the awful plight of the feral cats there. Lowes Hotels claims to be pet friendly, but they are

[Felvtalk] [felineres...@frontier.com: : Re: Cruelty to cats

2012-04-07 Thread Lorrie
- Forwarded message from Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com - Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2012 15:56:20 -0400 From: Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com To: feralfriendsonl...@yahoogroups.com, felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: CHB Subject: : Re: Cruelty to cats Reply-To: felineres...@frontier.com

Re: [Felvtalk] What could it be?

2012-04-28 Thread Lorrie
I've had several FelV positive kittens who have been exactly like this..Less playful than others their age, and finally wobbly in the back legs then complete loss of the use of the back legs. Lorrie On 04-28, molvey...@hotmail.com wrote: I have a FeLV kitten that I'm fostering

Re: [Felvtalk] What could it be?

2012-04-29 Thread Lorrie
Unfortunately this adorable FelV pos. kitten died a week or so later. She was only 6 month old and had seemed fine up to the leg problem. This loss of the back legs seems to be fairly common with FelV cats and kittens. On 04-28, Maureen Olvey wrote: I don't like the sound of this. What

Re: [Felvtalk] Wasting away

2012-05-22 Thread Lorrie
and crashed. Have any of you had FelV cats who just wasted away, and do you think I should just let him die at home where he feels comfortable and safe? I hate to have him euthanized at this point as it is so frightening for cats to go to the vet. I would appreciate your thoughts. Lorrie On 05

Re: [Felvtalk] Wasting away

2012-05-23 Thread Lorrie
separately. Nutramin and COQ10 sound good, and I will check on them to see if he'll take them, but he has little appetite now and is just wasting away. Otherwise I will not put him thru heroic measures, injections, etc. Thank you for your help. Lorrie On 05-22, GRAS wrote: Lorrie - Is he getting

Re: [Felvtalk] Wasting away

2012-05-23 Thread Lorrie
that. _ Original message From: Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 6:05 AM I do rescue work and I have several FelV cats, and one of my favorites is a long haired black male who tested

Re: [Felvtalk] Charles Adams - Breeding cats

2012-05-28 Thread Lorrie
life as it should be lived. As for the FelV female Bengal. Please have her spayed and let her be adopted by someone who will be happy to have her as a pet and won't give a damn about making money from her!! Lorrie On 05-27, Lee Evans wrote: This is for Charles Adams: Unfortunately, you

Re: [Felvtalk] Charles Adams - Breeding cats

2012-05-29 Thread Lorrie
for them and give them companionship. I am in eastern WV, which is too far away for you, but there are many FelV shelters available, as well as people with no other cats who would love to have this female as a pet. Lorrie On 05-28, Charles Adams wrote: Hello Kelley, Thanks for your kind

Re: [Felvtalk] Charles Adams - Breeding cats

2012-05-29 Thread Lorrie
Absolutely Beth Breeders will get a lecture from me too. Lorrie On 05-28, Beth wrote: I'm not about to apologize for having opinions voicing them. You breed animals you are going to get a lecture from me. ___ Felvtalk mailing list

Re: [Felvtalk] Charles Adams - Breeding cats

2012-05-29 Thread Lorrie
On 05-28, Ben Williams wrote: I have to believe that the message from Charles was someone's idea of a joke. That email hit just about every red flag for the kind of behavior that no one on this list would condone. It may be comforting to think it's all a joke, but this is exactly the way

Re: [Felvtalk] Screen - Raccoons

2012-06-01 Thread Lorrie
. Lorrie On 05-31, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: I got some information on a screen that the manufacturer says is cat, dog and raccoon proof. Also no seeums proof. It cost $108.00 per roll (which is a large roll). I will try to dig out the info and send it to you. I was planning on fencing in my

Re: [Felvtalk] RACCOON GETTING INTO CAT STATION

2012-06-01 Thread Lorrie
on a metal pole. The cats can jump 4 or 5 feet high but not the raccoons. I'd be concerned about this however, because old cats or an injured feral couldn't jump that high either. So early morning feeding has worked best for me. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing

Re: [Felvtalk] FELV kittens follow up

2012-06-28 Thread Lorrie
I had two rescued litters of 11 FelV positive kittens. All of them died within 2 years except for one. He has been tested several times and he remains negative. He is now 4 years old and very healthy. Lorrie On 06-27, Beth wrote: Most of mine that were born  with it lived about 1 1/2

Re: [Felvtalk] Section 1983

2012-06-30 Thread Lorrie
Oh how very true. I wish the people who don't neuter and spay could all see this!!! I get so sick of people who let their cats have kittens so they can witness the miracle of life! How I wish their kids could watch all those precious cats and kittens being killed!! Lorrie On 06-29

Re: [Felvtalk] Section 1983

2012-07-01 Thread Lorrie
that is allowed to be born and a home found, a rescue kitten will die because homes are so scarce. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lorrie Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 5:35 PM To: felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] Section 1983 Killing (Lee)

2012-07-01 Thread Lorrie
LEE, I LOVE YOU... I COULDN'T HAVE SAID IT BETTER MYSELF. What a sick, miserable society we live in, and yes, I take Zoloft. It's the only thing that keeps me going. Lorrie On 06-30, Lee Evans wrote: After years in rescue, I'm so cynical that I truly believe if you did all

Re: [Felvtalk] O.T. - prisons

2012-07-07 Thread Lorrie
I'm with you on that one. They rapists, murderers and child molesters are let off in short order to go back and do their dirty work again, while the poor guy who grows a bit of grass is in the slammer forever. On 07-07, GRAS wrote: Unfortunately, technically, the Manson creep didn't do the

Re: [Felvtalk] Felvtalk

2012-07-18 Thread Lorrie
interesting to me. Bring up a subject of interest to you, or ask a question, and watch for all the replies you'll get. Lorrie On 07-18, Claire Davidson wrote: Hi, I'm a new member of FeLVTalk at felineleukemia.org and have yet to figure out how to view daily discussions. I'm used to joining

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: FIV FeLV kittens

2012-07-19 Thread Lorrie
this is very rare. Lorrie Beth wrote: I've always seen FIV kittens turn negative after being taken away from mom for a period. I've never seen a kitten positive on an FeLV test turn negative later. I have seen litters where 1 might consistently test negative on an Elisa the others are positive

Re: [Felvtalk] off topic - - removing kitten's eye

2012-07-24 Thread Lorrie
as antibiotics have been tried, but will not work on viral infections only bacterial infections. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Herpes

2012-07-25 Thread Lorrie
the Lysine tho, and let you know. Lorrie On 07-24, Kathryn Hargreaves wrote: Lorrie, Does it work to give your Herpes kitty more Lysine per day? It did with mine. Kathy ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http

[Felvtalk] FelV positive kittens

2012-08-21 Thread Lorrie
and playful right now, and I can't bear to put them to sleep. Still I know some of them may not make it SO SAD. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] FelV positive kittens

2012-08-22 Thread Lorrie
Some vets say to euthanize FelV cats right away, but most vets now realize many positive cats revert to negative in time. My 4 positive kittens look so healthy, and they're playful and adorable. I will give them the happiest life I can and hope they revert to negative when I retest. Lorrie

Re: [Felvtalk] FelV positive kittens

2012-08-22 Thread Lorrie
Melissa, I'd certainly have him retested. He may well be free of FelV by now. Many cats throw off the virus as they have strong immune systems. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Felvtalk] FelV positive kittens

2012-08-23 Thread Lorrie
What a great story about Buttercup. I love a story with a happy ending! Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] outdoor cats plight

2012-08-27 Thread Lorrie
Please do NOT involve animal control. Shelters everywhere are FULL and these cats will be euthanized. Are any of them socialized (tame) or are they feral? Ferals are not adoptable. I've been feeding and TNR a colony of feral cats for 10 years now. They count on you for food. Where are you

Re: [Felvtalk] outdoor cats plight

2012-08-28 Thread Lorrie
Heather, you and your bf are wonderful to care for so many cats. I thought I had a lot to care for, but you're amazing. Thank you for caring. Lorrie On 08-27, Heather wrote: Hi, My bf and I feed around 140 cats in 20+ spots (colonies) each day. Unless they are adoptable and you

Re: [Felvtalk] Science Diet

2012-08-31 Thread Lorrie
or understand what low quality food it is, and they buy it because their vets sell it. I'm sure vets get a kick back from the company. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Felvtalk] New FeLV Kitten

2012-09-07 Thread Lorrie
with your kitten. Lorrie in WV On 09-06, Maryam Ulomi wrote: Hello, There is a cat who comes by my house and I have been feeding her for over three years. I have tried to trap her previously but she stops eating as soon as the trap appears so I gave up assuming she had been checked and spayed

Re: [Felvtalk] Need advice for our cat Oliver

2012-09-09 Thread Lorrie
happy and stress free. This really helps, and I have found heroic measures don't help, they only prolong the inevitable. pain and stress for the time the cat has left as well as well as emotional and financial hell for youself. Lorrie On 09-08, Don wrote: Hello. Our boy Oliver, has

Re: [Felvtalk] Nutrition and new FeLV positive kitten

2012-09-17 Thread Lorrie
rooms to play in at my cat sanctuary, and I feed them well and keep them stress free. This does help. Lorrie On 09-17, Maryam Ulomi wrote: Hello, I'm sorry for that first email. I wanted to find out if anyone had some advice and suggestions on nutrition for the little kitten I have rescue

Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Transport to Best Friends

2012-09-18 Thread Lorrie
I agree! I've had some awful results with tranquilizers. The cats become terrified and feel out of control which adds to their fear. Lorrie On 09-17, Natalie wrote: If I may offer some advice, don't sedate! My vet hates it because you never know how any cat may react...cats get more

Re: [Felvtalk] Deciding-when-a-pet-has-suffered-enough

2012-09-25 Thread Lorrie
and it terrifies me to think of not being able to end my life when I'm ready. I've signed a Living Will requesting NO heroic measures, if I'm terminal, but sometimes they keep you alive anyway. Lorrie alive-25, Edna Taylor wrote: personally, I think we should do this for people too, end

[Felvtalk] DNR order - OT

2012-09-26 Thread Lorrie
On 09-25, MaiMaiPG wrote: With those beliefs, please check into a Do Not Resuscitate Order. LWs are great but stopping something once it is started is difficult. A DNR can help keep measures from being started. Thanks, I'll do that. I didn't realize a DNR order was a separate thing from

Re: [Felvtalk] Pets PTS for the wrong reasons!

2012-09-26 Thread Lorrie
is the litter box stinks. I asked her how often she scoops and she dodged the question. Her ex said she never scoops! It's hard not to hate people like that. Lorrie On 09-25, Marcia wrote: Yes people suck.a very good friend of mine (who I had in a pedestal) just put her 8 year old

Re: [Felvtalk] Animals PTS for the wrong reason

2012-09-26 Thread Lorrie
I couldn't have said it better Lee, you are an excellent writer and you express yourself beautifully. Lorrie On 09-25, Lee Evans wrote: The problem with euthanasia for pets is that most people will use it for their own convenience. I have seen this happen several times and it's

Re: [Felvtalk] Euthanasia

2012-09-26 Thread Lorrie
On 09-25, Marcia wrote: My 3 other siblings and I took care of my Mom for 3 weeks while she died at home. Her request(: hospice said no fluid, so she laid there with nothing all that time, struggling to breath, to swallow. Etc. I only cried one time during that 3 weeks, because I had a job

Re: [Felvtalk] Euthanasia

2012-09-26 Thread Lorrie
I guess your mom requested no tubes, and this is why she only got morphine. I'm sure glad she had that. Hospice is usually very generous with it, whereas hospitals aren't. Never go to a hospital to die. They do everything they can to keep you alive and they never give patients enough pain

Re: [Felvtalk] Euthanasia

2012-09-26 Thread Lorrie
That probably had a lot to do with it! On 09-26, Edna Taylor wrote: They just want to get as much MONEY from the family and their insurance company as they can :( ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Euthanasia

2012-09-26 Thread Lorrie
failure, and he didn't want to die in the hospital. He literally said to my sister (pardon the language) I am sick of this fucking hospital. Take me home. I want to die on my couch. So that's what he did. Terri - Original Message - From: [1]Lorrie

Re: [Felvtalk] DNR order - OT

2012-09-26 Thread Lorrie
On 09-26, KG BarnCats wrote: Some, especially the elderly or very ill, may wish to look into the DNR bracelets. My grandmother's nursing home mislaid her file so at the critical moment, they could not show her DNR to the paramedics -- so she was forced through a lot of intrusive procedures

Re: [Felvtalk] Euthanasia

2012-09-26 Thread Lorrie
On 09-26, Marcia wrote: Hospitals aren't good at palliative care. It wasn't that my Mom requested no tubes, it was that Hospice didn't want her to have fluids. They said it would make her uncomfortable. I went toe to toe with that lady. Her Dr said she could have fluids, hospice said no.

Re: [Felvtalk] Bow hunting

2012-10-02 Thread Lorrie
I hate bow hunting or any hunting whatsoever. I'd really love to see a hunter with a bow stuck in him, and I'm quite delighted when I hear that a hunter has shot his hunting buddy by mistake. Lorrie On 10-01, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: Bow hunting has started in my area and I keep my cats

Re: [Felvtalk] Kittens testing positive

2012-10-02 Thread Lorrie
. Anyway these kittens have never been sick a day, they just carry the virus from their mother. I am hoping they will test negative at the end of October. Lorrie On 10-01, janine paton wrote: Hello, I joined this list years ago, and have now needed to rejoin. Trying to find testing

Re: [Felvtalk] Bow hunting

2012-10-02 Thread Lorrie
Bow hunting is CRUEL. It often leaves the poor animal in agony and it dies a slow painful death. We had a buck dying in our yard last winter, and we had to call for someone to put it out of it's misery. It was horrible and I was upset for weeks. I still can't stand to think about it. Hunters

Re: [Felvtalk] Overpopulation of cats

2012-10-03 Thread Lorrie
being born. People still don't N/S as they find it much easier to dump their unwanted cats. It is difficult not to detest most people.. Meaning people like that who care so little about their animals. Lorrie On 10-03, Natalie wrote: Yes, it would make sense - if cats had not been

Re: [Felvtalk] Declaw

2012-10-04 Thread Lorrie
You declawed your cat? I will send you some information about this. It is NOT a good thing to do. People don't realize what's involved when a cat is declawed. They think it's just a manicure, but it's actually amputation of the digit of each toe along with the nail. It's a very serious and

Re: [Felvtalk] President

2012-10-04 Thread Lorrie
One brief thing... The Obama Care we now have is not even close to the way he wanted it. He had to make too many concessions to the Republicans who really screwed it up. My opinion - and you can guess who I'll vote for. Lorrie On 10-04, Terri Brown wrote: Well, I have a different

Re: [Felvtalk] for Lee

2012-10-04 Thread Lorrie
Lee, We think alike. Humans are the main cause of most of the problems on earth! Too bad we have to keep feeding hunters, irresponsible pet owners, polluters, and other jerks like this. Lorrie On 10-04, Lee Evans wrote: During the years of concentration camps, very few babies

Re: [Felvtalk] Declaw

2012-10-04 Thread Lorrie
many cats I have now she'd turn over in her grave. Lorrie On 10-04, Edna Taylor wrote: Lorrie, I agree with you 100%. My Mom has wanted to adopt several kittens I have had in the past and I have always told her NO because she declaws, then she complains that her cats aren't as sweet

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: President

2012-10-05 Thread Lorrie
Good for you Natalie. I was wondering if anyone would bring that up. I can't imagine the horror and fear Romney's dog felt while his crate was on the top of his car! I'd like to strap Romney there!! Lorrie On 10-04, Natalie wrote: Actually very simple: Romney's dog on top

Re: [Felvtalk] Flea Products

2012-10-05 Thread Lorrie
I don't understand why people don't change the subject line when the subject changes??? On 10-05, Beth wrote: This is why off-topic posts should be kept off list. I almost deleted this because the subject line said President The Advantage dosage I have used for years got from

Re: [Felvtalk] Deleting posts

2012-10-05 Thread Lorrie
On 10-05, Beth wrote: It has sadly gotten to the point where I delete 90% of the emails I get from this list without even reading them. I'm sorry you feel this way Beth. I LOVE this group. I'm a member of five yahoo cat groups and this one is my absolute favorite. Lorrie

Re: [Felvtalk] O T

2012-10-06 Thread Lorrie
On 10-04, GRAS wrote: Obama ideally wanted single-payer. Yes, and it is shameful that America, supposedly the greatest county in the world, lets it's people go without medical help. Every other first world country has single payer. ___

[Felvtalk] O T Just don't read this if it upsets u.

2012-10-06 Thread Lorrie
WELL SAID LEE, AND EVERY WORD YOU WROTE IS THE TRUTH. On 10-04, Lee Evans wrote: I agree that neither candidate can make animal rights/welfare a major issue in this election and I also agree that the economy is the major issue that impacts our rescues and other people's companion

Re: [Felvtalk] Flea Products

2012-10-06 Thread Lorrie
On 10-05, Edna Taylor wrote: My vet frowns on using any dog flea product on cats because she said even though it is the same ingredients, the portions of the same ingredients may be different. The vet will make much more money if you give individual doses. I cannot do this as I have

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: Flea Products

2012-10-06 Thread Lorrie
!! Lorrie On 10-05, Beth wrote: I guess that is the problem - they are survivng the treatment. They are surviving in droves at my house. I have to flea comb every other day. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccinations

2012-10-06 Thread Lorrie
What are your opinions on vaccinating FelV positive kittens?? They are 5 months old and should have their first vaccinations, but I've had immune compromised kittens die from them, so I worry. They do not go outside but are confined to three large rooms in my cat sanctuary. Lorrie On 10-05, dlg

Re: [Felvtalk] Nematodes

2012-10-07 Thread Lorrie
Since we live in a safe area with no traffic all my cats go outside except for 3 who never even try. I work hard to keep the fleas down, and use Advantage, flea comb, and flea traps in every room, but I never heard of nematodes. Where do I get them? Lorrie On 10-06, GRAS wrote: All around

Re: [Felvtalk] NY - Does Anyone know of a CAT SANCTUARY FOR: Feline Leukumia kitties?

2012-10-07 Thread Lorrie
A section of my sanctuary is for FelV Pos. cats, but NY is probably too far away. I'm in WV, and actually I'm getting much too old (almost 80) to take on more cats. I'm wondering why the people who were to adopt this kitten don't want it now. Unless of course they have other cats. Lorrie On 10

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccinations

2012-10-07 Thread Lorrie
childhood diseases now. As an older woman I immediately recognized the disease and my grandson did recover just fine. Lorrie On 10-06, Lee Evans wrote: This is just an opinion stemming from a human experience with vaccinations. I almost died from the whooping cough vaccination when I was 9

Re: [Felvtalk] Asking for advice again/back to Leukemia list

2012-10-07 Thread Lorrie
no stress! Lorrie On 10-07, Lee Evans wrote: Do you have the kitten who tested positive? Usually, if the are healthy except for the positive test, they will throw off the exposure to the virus, especially if they are not stressed and getting good quality food and care

Re: [Felvtalk] O T

2012-10-07 Thread Lorrie
How wonderful for them. It should be the same way in America the Ungreat!! On 10-06, Natalie wrote: My mother-in-law is in Sweden, at 94 1/2, she lives alone, gets someone coming in 6 times a day, bring her 3 meals, help her up, get to bed, etc. clean her place. It costs $200/month. Yes,

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccinations

2012-10-07 Thread Lorrie
I did not know the 1 year and 3 year rabies were the same. So the vet gives a new cat or kitten the first vaccination for rabies and then makes extra $$ by having you return for another vaccination in a year. On 10-06, Kathryn Hargreaves wrote: Also, I'm sure you know that 1-year and 3-year

Re: [Felvtalk] Hartz

2012-10-07 Thread Lorrie
for cats on one of my rescues, and he died in days from liver failure. I am appalled that this company is allowed to sell their stuff. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccinations

2012-10-08 Thread Lorrie
Almost all of you have suggested I not get the FVRCP vaccinations. so I won't. These kittens are indoors only and have no contact with AC. My rescues usually come from local people who dump them at my rescue shelter. Thanks so much to everyone who posted. Lorrie On 10-07, Beth wrote

Re: [Felvtalk] SuzieQ

2012-10-08 Thread Lorrie
Edna, I'm so sorry about Suzie Q. I do like Beth does and take a dying cat outside when the end is near, and sometimes after they've been PTS I sit outside with them before they are buried. It's SO sad to lose a cat. Just like losing a family member. Lorrie On 10-08, Beth wrote: I'm so

Re: [Felvtalk] Hartz

2012-10-08 Thread Lorrie
On 10-08, Lynda Wilson wrote: I'm so sorry for the senseless loss of your beloved fur-kid! I will share this info among family and friends. I hope Hartz goes out of business! Anyone know of any law suits? Lynda I believe there is a website telling of Hartz victim.

Re: [Felvtalk] Scoopable Litter

2012-10-08 Thread Lorrie
scary to think scoopable litter is so bad. Lorrie On 10-08, Natalie wrote: Liter, especially clumping litter, should be banned - I have tons of info on it, how a company responded to a concerned cat owner, Buyer beware. I discourage all my adopters from using it. Sodium bentonite

Re: [Felvtalk] Scoopable Litter

2012-10-09 Thread Lorrie
on line. Lorrie On 10-08, Lynda Wilson wrote: I use Feline Pine - scoopable, not the pellets (it's too hard on their feet in my opinion). It has improved immensely! It clumps better and leaves less on the floor than what it used to. It lasts a long time too. L

Re: [Felvtalk] 4 H (OT Topic)

2012-10-09 Thread Lorrie
it, and his parents made him join 4 H where the pig was just bought by a super market to be slaughtered. I detest 4 H. It teaches a child to betray an animal they love and loved him and trusted him. Lorrie On 10-09, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: I am in a rural area and they all think I am crazy

Re: [Felvtalk] OT President

2012-10-10 Thread Lorrie
Right! Anyone taking office after George W. Bush would have three strikes against him. What a mess Bush left. On 10-09, Diane Rosenfeldt wrote: Um, I don't think the guy who was President the last 4 years caused ANY of the problems you mention. In fact, I know he didn't. I'm pretty sure

Re: [Felvtalk] The Price of Cat Food

2012-10-11 Thread Lorrie
the size of the bags! Every few months there is less in the bag. My cats also get canned Friskies and Fancy Feast or Sheba for my special needs cats. Lorrie On 10-11, Lee Evans wrote: Oh, @#$%!!!. The price of Kirkland Adult Maintenance cat food used to be $16.99. Then it went up a year

Re: [Felvtalk] Scoopable Litter: The Return of the Clump

2012-10-12 Thread Lorrie
Lee, I almost pissed myself laughing.. Been there with the solid block of concrete stuck to the bottom of the litter boxes! Lorrie On 10-11, Lee Evans wrote: This is a horror story. It's true. My cats will tell you it is. One day, several years ago, I decided to purchase clumping

Re: [Felvtalk] Dining out

2012-10-13 Thread Lorrie
the critters they catch. I think that's why I can't get my fat cat to lose weight. I've had him on a diet for years but he must suppliment what I give him by dining out. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http

Re: [Felvtalk] Ta ta for now

2012-10-13 Thread Lorrie
you'll stay with us. We learn a lot from you and you can learn from us. Lorrie On 10-12, Edna Taylor wrote: Sorry to see you leave the list Natalie :( You should stick around since the elections will be over soon ;) ___ Felvtalk mailing list

[Felvtalk] Unusual kitten story

2012-10-21 Thread Lorrie
3 kittens are now safe, and warm inside and learning to eat well. I hope you enjoyed this story and I wonder if any of you have had similar stories to share. Lorrie and 14 rescued cats and Karin with 18 rescued cats!! - End forwarded message

Re: [Felvtalk] CHIPIN ADDRESS

2012-10-25 Thread Lorrie
Dot, I have tried 5 times to get into the chipin address and cannot. I have no idea why. How about paypal? That works for me. I cannot send you a lot, as I have 24 cats of my own plus a feral colony but I want to send something. Lorrie http://farmingdalecats.chipin.com/cat-rescue

Re: [Felvtalk] CHIPIN ADDRESS/THUR NGHT REPLY

2012-10-26 Thread Lorrie
. On 10-25, dot winkler wrote: Hi - i read your e-mail Lorrie about trying to get into the Chipin acct and you are having trouble. My son fixed the pictures which were too big initially but now you can see the box as soon as you get into the site - the chipin box, I mean. Simply

Re: [Felvtalk] CHIPIN

2012-10-27 Thread Lorrie
On 10-26, Kathryn Hargreaves wrote: The operating system shouldn't matter. Â It's the browser. Â What one are you using? Â It works in Firefox (on a Mac, which is essentially Firefox, but my computer needs updating, so I'm sending a check directly to Dot.

Re: [Felvtalk] Recipe for stomatitis

2012-10-27 Thread Lorrie
I also have a cat with stomatitis, so I'd like to see your recipe too. Lorrie On 10-27, dot winkler wrote: Hi, Yes, I would love to know that holistic approach. The first vet there when I brought Tiger in, said he had stomatitis, chronic condition. When I called vet yesterday

Re: [Felvtalk] STORM

2012-10-29 Thread Lorrie
for them. Please let us know how they are when the storm passes. BTW, I mailed your check Saturday so you should get it early this week, if mail is delivered. Lorrie On 10-28, dot winkler wrote: I am in Freehold, NJ. Inland So, you are in New York? Or is that near Long Island? Do

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat in Ohio needs home

2012-10-29 Thread Lorrie
Which way is your brother heading when he leaves tomorrow? Perhaps one of us on his route could take the cat. I'm in WV. Please put the cat in a carrier where it is safe from your dog and bring it with you. Then we can all help find it a home. Lorrie On 10-29, Marcia wrote: I live

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat in Ohio needs home

2012-10-29 Thread Lorrie
that but I've seen many who are. Lorrie On 10-29, Edna Taylor wrote: Oh, like the one church where the pastor shot the dog or another one where people were told NOT to help and/or feed a stray dog; or how about the preacher who trapped his neighbor's cat, left it in the back of his truck

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat proof furniture

2012-11-25 Thread Lorrie
. Lorrie On 11-02, Lee Evans wrote: This actually happened to me when I was answering our hotline for VOICE For Animals. A woman called asking if we could take an orange cat. I asked her why. What she said was that she had purchased a white sofa and the cat was getting orange fur

Re: [Felvtalk] Leukemia Positive Cat

2012-11-25 Thread Lorrie
so much. He is such an affectionate boy, and I'm praying I don't lose him. So many FelV positive cats don't make it past aa year or so. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat in Ohio needs home

2012-11-25 Thread Lorrie
these poor babies. The woman who abandoned them should be ashamed of herself. I'd like to see her chained to her front porch all winter with no food or shelter! Lorrie and 24 rescued cats On 10-31, Kathryn Green wrote: Thanks to all for kind words. I am what I am - an animal lover. For those who

[Felvtalk] Imodium for kitten diarrhea

2012-12-04 Thread Lorrie
in the female. I understand kittens and cats can take Imodium, so I bought childrens Imodium today. Can any of you give me the dosage for kittens weighing 4 pounds? Thank you. Lorrie overwhelmed with too many cats! ___ Felvtalk mailing list

Re: [Felvtalk] Imodium for kitten diarrhea

2012-12-06 Thread Lorrie
A raw diet would be good, but with 26 cats I just can't do it. Too expensive and too much work for my ancient self! The kittens are better now with Albon and Kaolin. Lorrie On 12-06, Tracey Shrout wrote: Have you tried a raw diet for them? It's worked for me on many kitties. Diarrhea

Re: [Felvtalk] Kittens with diarrhea

2012-12-07 Thread Lorrie
On 12-06, Tracey Shrout wrote: Lorrie, glad to know they're better! But, as far as price goes, I can make it for about $1.30/lb which equates to 45 cents for a 5.5 oz can of 9 lives...dirt cheap for premium cat food. Anyway, I understand that with 26 cats it would be pretty hard

[Felvtalk] Change subject line...... Cat in Ohio needs home

2012-12-13 Thread Lorrie
Hey this subject line has been going on for a month. We need to change the subject to reflect new topics. On 12-12, Kathryn Green wrote: Sounds strange but I have found that industrial strength double sided Velcro works great for keeping things like scratch posts, dishes.

Re: [Felvtalk] Lee

2012-12-14 Thread Lorrie
On 12-13, Lee Evans wrote: Interesting. She asked you what your husband thinks of that. Well, I don't have a husband but I would probably reply that he didn't like my cats so I bumped him off and buried him in the used cat litter in the compost heap out back. Yeah, I know. I'm

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