Hi, Kerry - actually Carol (person in Jail) asked if she should have euthanized them before. I said "hell no" - I am not sure how dependable she is going to be as she is a drug addict (sort of) and am not sure how clean she can stay when she gets out of jail. But I told her not to worry about the kitties, I will take care of them indefinitely and she was very grateful. In a way, I am hoping that she never will ask for them (she was evicted from the apartment so she does not have a place to live either).
Well, about tiger, I came to realize that some kitties don't like to touch the litter at all. And it might reinforce the idea now you mentioned that Tiger does not want to cover the litter box. I have a cat whose name is narita - she does not want to pee in the litter box, but does not mind doing so in a town (or any soft place) in a litter box, she does number 2 in the litter box, but she put all her legs on the top of the litter box and she does not put her feet in the box at all (of course, she does not cover the poops either) - I am not sure if it's the case with Tiger or not. I realized that I couldn't make her do what I wanted her to do (use a litter box like a normal kitty), so I accommodate her need or so that she won't keep peeing on my bed or couch (yikes) ... I hope it's not the case with Tiger and it might be just temporary.. but you might want to try a different type of litter --- do you use clay litter now? I use wheat kind.. Love. Hideyo -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 7:33 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry How long is the owner in jail, Hideyo? Yes, you are going to have a tough time if you have to give them up, too. Maybe it won't come to that, tho. They can't depend on her, that's clear. (Heck, if it weren't for you, they probably would have been euthanized by the time she came out.) Hideyo, what's the idea behind the litter box with a towel -- I'm not clear, but I am intrigued. I sure need ideas! D'you mean that on those occasions when he doesn't use the box, he would perhaps use the non-litter box (instead of the wood floor as at present)? Thing is, I want to figure out how to get him to use the real litter box all the time. He's also the only cat that does not cover up. He's a bit of a slob, my Tiger....probably wasn't taught, along with not being weaned, poor love. Hope Garfunkle, and Ghandi and Ruby-E -- and Hideyo!-- are all doing ok. love, Kerry -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 4:41 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Kerry, did I tell you about terumo needles? Let me ship some to you. If you are using Monoject right now, you will find much easier to use terumo -- it's so smooth that you don't even know that you are poking... with Monoject.. I had to use a couple of needles when Papa needed fluid (he is my FIV boy who had a very thick skin) because it took so much to poke - Wow, it will be hard to give up Pookie, won't it? I have 4 cats that I reclaimed from the pound the other day (the owner is in jail) and am going to have a hard time to return them to her once she gets out of jail, because she is sort of drug addict and she has some other mental illness and am worried that their safety might be at risk.. they are just so scared right now.. but started coming out a little bit --- I love them very much, too! As for Tiger, have you tried to add another box in a separate place or put a litter box not filled with litter, but with a towel or something.. your instinct is probably right and maybe there is something that can fix with homeopathy, which I will ask with my doctor.. the mean time, you might want to try to add another litter box with different litter or but old rug in the litter box (it works very well with a couple of my non-litter box user kitties) Love, Hideyo -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 3:32 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Mine are doing well; no one is sick just now, knock on wood, thanks, Hideyo. I'm still a bit clumsy with Pookie's subQs---I had thought I had it straightened out but I went thru 2 needles last night. He's very patient with me luckily. My other cats are slowly getting used to him. He is very serene---he simply ignores all the stare-downs, and the occasional Tiger-swat. He's a real class act. I heard a bit more about his history---he was living in a car this summer, with his human mom, in the sweltering heat. She apparently was buying ice bags to keep them both cool. I don't know how his CRF figured in all this. She has had Pookie all his life (he's 15) since she was a teen, so she must badly miss him. It seems she will be in a situation to take him back around Christmas. I've never fostered for someone before. I know already it will be tough to give him up, though. He has a home with me as long as he needs. I'm going to be in touch with Nina re Tiger. I need to figure out what's going on with him and how to help him. He goes outside the box once every other week now. My instinct tells me it's stress-related partly because he doesn't get enough attention to meet his needs (which are much greater than my other cats)...maybe he really is a cat that needs to be on his own with no competition. My positives, Mickey and Momcat seem fine, as do my other two negs, Trixie and Katyis... Thanks for asking! Kerry -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 4:13 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Thank you very much for your kindness as always, Kerry. And thank you for mentioning about Ghandi and Ruby-E. They are doing great. Ruby-E is doing so much better after dental work and I am so glad - since she is very feral, I really cannot give any medications (it was very traumatic to catch her to take her to the vet for a dental work) - Ghandi is such a sweet baby, he screams at my name (or at least that's how it sounds to me), everytime, I see him, he just loves me and I love him! All of the kittens are doing very well. I wish I could build an extension of the house so that I could provide a bit bigger place for Ginger and Tsubomi ----Ginger and Tsubomi actually shares (alternates) the top portion of the cat condo so that each can get to see outside resting ----which makes me very happy! How are all your babies, Kerry? Hideyo -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 2:58 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Dear Hideyo I'm so glad to hear the news today is good, Hideyo---you and your furballs, especially Garfunkle, have been through such a lot in recent days. I hope Ghandi and Ruby-E are doing well too. Of course, Hideyo---take as much time as you need in deciding about Tsubomi. (I know how big a decision this is for you and her even though she would be going to a loving home.) I'm sorry about her IFA result, and full of admiration for your positive approach. That will be very good for the little sweetheart. Sending lots of healing vibes for Garfunkel's continuing recovery, and lots of positive thoughts for you too, Hideyo. (Don't know how you do it!) till we talk again, love and hugs to you and yours, Kerry -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 3:36 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Tsubomi, Ginger and Garfunkle update - To Nina and Kerry Hi, I am sorry that I have not written back to you about my Tsubomi, as you know, things have been a bit hectic with the animal control issue, and of course with unexpected condition of Garfunkle. Garfunkle is doing good, he still is not back to normal and may take months before. When I thought I was going to lose him last Friday, I prayed that I needed more time to spend time with him because I was so unexpecting of it.. I feel that my wish was listened somehow, and now God is giving me more time to be with him, I don't know how long it is going to be to tell you the truth, I am just grateful that I have him today. I am taking a day by day, enjoying the time I have with him. His tummy is all extended, probably due to the liver disease and he is still yellow, and am still assist feeding most of the time since he is not taking enough calorie on his own. But he moves around a little bit and does not seem to be in pain. He purrs and loves to be scratched under his chin. Every moment I have with him and (with any of the kitties) is such a precious moment. I am going to treasure every moment.. Tsubomi was confirmed positive on IFA test. But I am not going to be sad - because she is full of a life and has so much energy and affection - she is out of crate now and sharing the space with Ginger - they are not necessarily the best friends, but not enemy either. 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