in search of a cat sitter in brooklyn new york
Hi, I know this maybe a shot in the dark, since I think most of the people on this list don't live in new york, but I thought I would try. Maybe someone would know someone that cat sits. My husband and I are going to my sister's wedding in California from sept 18-25th, we are looking for a cat sitter for our two feluks. I had a coworker lined up, but he just bailed on me. I live in bed-stuy, new york. Does anyone know anyone around that does do some cat sitting. Come in play, socialize, feed, and scoop litter. Neither of the cats are on meds, just a little lysine in thier food every day. One as most of you know is a feral and doesn't really go for the human contact stuff and the other one is a complete opposite and would fall over in love with anyone that petted him. Any suggestions or recommendation is highly appreciated! thanks Jeni
Re: in search of a cat sitter in brooklyn new york
Hi Jeni, If you haven't find anyone yet you can try to call murray hill animal hospital and ask for sarah. I don't know if she still works there, but she does petsitting. The ph # to the hospital is 212 685 2857 Good luck! On 9/9/06, JENI RECA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I know this maybe a shot in the dark, since I think most of the people on this list don't live in new york, but I thought I would try. Maybe someone would know someone that cat sits. My husband and I are going to my sister's wedding in California from sept 18-25th, we are looking for a cat sitter for our two feluks. I had a coworker lined up, but he just bailed on me. I live in bed-stuy, new york. Does anyone know anyone around that does do some cat sitting. Come in play, socialize, feed, and scoop litter. Neither of the cats are on meds, just a little lysine in thier food every day. One as most of you know is a feral and doesn't really go for the human contact stuff and the other one is a complete opposite and would fall over in love with anyone that petted him. Any suggestions or recommendation is highly appreciated! thanks Jeni
Question about Brooklyn.
Hi. I know that you said that fasting Brooklyn made his stools solid for the first time. Did that last after you started feeding him again? And how long had he had loose stools before that, and how loose? I am still struggling with Lucy's diarrhea. I am considering fasting her and was just wondering about this. Thanks, Michelle
RE: Brooklyn
Rebecca, great to hear the good news about Brooklyn!! Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of veggiepugs Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2005 11:16 PM To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Brooklyn Hi Everyone...been so busy haven't been on list for a bit. My sister is getting married and things are hectic here and there. Just wanted to update everyone who has been so helpful and encouraging with Brooklyn. He is doing well. I finally got up the strength and into a routine of giving him his meds. It's been almost a week and he is doing better. No more vomiting, but all he wants to eat now is dry food. Not interested in the canned food anymore, I think it's because he's afraid there's going to be nasty stuff in it since I tried to hide the meds in it. His poopies (that's the professional term we use around here) are becoming more solid, no more liquid poops. That's happening slowly but surely and guess whatI moved the litterbox to where he kept going on the floor, and he's been using the litterbox CONSISTENTLY! He was just trying to tell me THIS is where the potty should beif it's not where it should be, I'm goin here anyway lol. I have to say I'm totally entertained by his bad manners. LOL. He begs for food WORSE than the dogs do! He stole a french fry from my plate! I sit at a snack table and eat since it's just me, and he reaches up with his paw and tries to knock it off the table. If he can't get it or I'm eating he just meows incessantly until i give him SOMETHING. And if I don't pay attention to his begging, he paws ME! Today he wanted biscuits. The cat is hilarious. He is so cuddly it's amazing. He needs a bath though. How would I do that? I know from experience that cats aren't too fond of baths (I used to work in a grooming department and have a NASTY scar from a cat who didn't want a bath that day). Anyway, other than that, no other news except that I asked for the roomba for xmas. It just sounded so great. LOL. Happy Holidays everyone and hug your kitties for us here in furball wonderland. :) Hugs Rebecca hr IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor hr This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
Re: Brooklyn
Sounds good! I hope Brooklyn keeps improving, bad manners or not!!!tonyaveggiepugs [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone...been so busy haven't been on list for a bit. My sister is getting married and things are hectic here and there. Just wanted to update everyone who has been so helpful and encouraging with Brooklyn. He is doing well. I finally got up the strength and into a routine of giving him his meds. It's been almost a week and he is doing better. No more vomiting, but all he wants to eat now is dry food. Not interested in the canned food anymore, I think it's because he's afraid there's going to be nasty stuff in it since I tried to hide the meds in it. His poopies (that's the professional term we use around here) are becoming more solid, no more liquid poops. That's happening slowly but surely and guess whatI moved the litterbox to where he kept going on the floor, and he's been using the litterbox CONSISTENTLY! He was just trying to tell me "THIS is where the potty should beif it's not where it should be, I'm goin here anyway" lol. I have to say I'm totally entertained by his bad manners. LOL. He begs for food WORSE than the dogs do! He stole a french fry from my plate! I sit at a snack table and eat since it's just me, and he reaches up with his paw and tries to knock it off the table. If he can't get it or I'm eating he just meows incessantly until i give him SOMETHING. And if I don't pay attention to his begging, he paws ME! Today he wanted biscuits. The cat is hilarious. He is so cuddly it's amazing. He needs a bath though. How would I do that? I know from experience that cats aren't too fond of baths (I used to work in a grooming department and have a NASTY scar from a cat who didn't want a bath that day). Anyway, other than that, no other news except that I asked for the roomba for xmas. It just sounded so great. LOL. Happy Holidays everyone and hug your kitties for us here in furball wonderland. :)HugsRebecca
Brooklyn
Hi Everyone...been so busy haven't been on list for a bit. My sister is getting married and things are hectic here and there. Just wanted to update everyone who has been so helpful and encouraging with Brooklyn. He is doing well. I finally got up the strength and into a routine of giving him his meds. It's been almost a week and he is doing better. No more vomiting, but all he wants to eat now is dry food. Not interested in the canned food anymore, I think it's because he's afraid there's going to be nasty stuff in it since I tried to hide the meds in it. His poopies (that's the professional term we use around here) are becoming more solid, no more liquid poops. That's happening slowly but surely and guess whatI moved the litterbox to where he kept going on the floor, and he's been using the litterbox CONSISTENTLY! He was just trying to tell me THIS is where the potty should beif it's not where it should be, I'm goin here anyway lol. I have to say I'm totally entertained by his bad manners. LOL. He begs for food WORSE than the dogs do! He stole a french fry from my plate! I sit at a snack table and eat since it's just me, and he reaches up with his paw and tries to knock it off the table. If he can't get it or I'm eating he just meows incessantly until i give him SOMETHING. And if I don't pay attention to his begging, he paws ME! Today he wanted biscuits. The cat is hilarious. He is so cuddly it's amazing. He needs a bath though. How would I do that? I know from experience that cats aren't too fond of baths (I used to work in a grooming department and have a NASTY scar from a cat who didn't want a bath that day). Anyway, other than that, no other news except that I asked for the roomba for xmas. It just sounded so great. LOL. Happy Holidays everyone and hug your kitties for us here in furball wonderland. :) Hugs Rebecca
Re: medicating Brooklyn
one of my bengal friends, who's on daily heart meds, SWEARS by the 3-fishy-flavor compounding flavor--he's nowhere near as fond of the other choices and i can't believe i was a catmom for more than 15 years before someone taught me about scruffing wonder how much of his attitude is his name? them brooklyn folks can be tough! (yes, it's a joke--first cup of coffee and all that) -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: medicating Brooklyn
Hey Rebecca, I am glad you are feeling more confident about giving Brooklyn his meds. Good for you for sticking it out and being persistent! Good luck giving him his meds and I hope that it gets easier really fast! Tell Brooklyn we said Meow, meow. That means You're welcome. lol. :) Wendy __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: medicating Brooklyn
Another hint for flavor compounding... Banana. I don't know why banana works so well to cut bitterness, but it does. It's not a flavor that I would have every associated with cats, but it does work. Nina TenHouseCats wrote: one of my bengal friends, who's on daily heart meds, SWEARS by the 3-fishy-flavor compounding flavor--he's nowhere near as fond of the other choices and i can't believe i was a catmom for more than 15 years before someone taught me about scruffing wonder how much of his attitude is his name? them brooklyn folks can be tough! (yes, it's a joke--first cup of coffee and all that) -- MaryChristine
medicating Brooklyn
Well... i got to the vet hospital and they said your appt is for thursday! i said no, this is important to do now, so i have to see someone now, i said my cat is sick and needs medication that I can't give him so I have to see someone about it he cant go on like this he feels terrible. The girl was SO nice and i saw the head honcho vet who is always impossible to get an appt with. He showed me how to adminster meds and i said you make it look so easy (he did this with liquid form) and the vet tech then showed me a way and told me instead of a towel, to sit on the bed with the comforter aroudn him. She said i could also put him in his carrier and this way he has no where to go but that looked a little harder. They showed me how to hold his head and said not to be afraid to hold the scruff. I think I'm too easy, I need to be more assertive and let him know he has to do this...ITS FOR HIS OWN GOOD! Lol now i really sound like a mom! Well, I wanted to be sure I could do it, so I tried holding him the way she showed me an he was pretty good. They did agree though that he's a tough one. They were able to get in the meds, but he spit some out! So it was as if he were like FINE! you got me but im just gonna spit it out! THERE! lol. Well, they gave me a 1cc syringe but they had used the fatter one, and i said hey this looks like a lot more, i know it's not but i have to put a whole syringe in while the other one looks like less and goes faster (no way i was gonna push that skinny plunger alll the way down) so i said gimme the fat one. it will go quicker. So they gave me both. LOL. Patti, the dr told me that both met. and famitidone or however you spell it both only come in IV...though he looked kind of unsure of that...i think he didnt think i could inject. I said listen, i want to do whatever i have to do to treat him at home. I do not want him in the hospital. If i have to inject him, I will do it, and you can show me how. Well he gave me that story and said he would flavor it with some fish taste (YUCK!) and make it liquid. So, no more pills! they did give him a pill no problem though...looked so easy! It's the front legs. Someone needs to hold his front legs! so I'm going to try the comforter and quick syringe tomorrow. Wish me luck. At least they gave him a nice dose at the vets for today. He ate dinner. Yay! The vet said...that he is eating is a god sign. Yay! So day by dayday by day. Hugs...i love everyone here already...and if you didn't guess it already...im a huge mushy sentimental person so beware of the occasional emotional outbursts. LOL! Brooklyn says THANKS A LOT EVERYONE lol but really he means thank you. lol hugs Rebecca
Brooklyn again
Thank you SO much to EVERYONE who gave their opinions. I think it is so important to get every viewpoint possible because it always gives me more to think about, and helps me to think of things I otherwise would not have. And even if some of the ideas are opposing or just slightly different, I like to have ALL the information I can. I like to gather from all directions and utilize everyone's input, because everyone's experience is unique to them. Who knows! The tiniest thing can end up being coincidental and I would be glad to have known it. Anyhow, Brooklyn isn't interested in the food I just gave him with his meds. The vet did seem very knowledgable about FeLV because I initially called him the day after I took brooklyn home. He's new at the hospital I go to, a very young doctor. In any case, I had just called the hospital and told them to have a dr call me back that I could speak to about cats. He spent a GOOD deal of time answering my good and dumb questions and was so informative and patient. I told him how much I appreciated that. Because he sounded so knowledgable about it, I wanted to come and see him. So we did. He was so nice to Brooklyn, talked to him and snuggled him, petted him. I like that. I hate when vets are cold and so abrupt. Especially with a fragile animal. They need comfort and calming. Anyhow, he said he would treat this as a reg. GI infec IN CASE that's what it was he wants to nip it in the bud. The pepcid type pill certainly can't hurt, but Sandy, I hope that the Flagyl doesn't. He also said he doesn't want to think about vaccines or neutering until Brooklyn is back on his feet and feeling and looking good. So, right now its about treating what we see. Yes he did want a fecal but I didn't get one in time for the visit. He gave me a tube and told me to get one and bring it over so he can do one. As far as the isoflourine, yes I know of it, I read of it when I was researching spaying my rabbit. I asked every vet what they used and if they didn't say isoflourine on a rabbit, I went to another vet because I knew they hadn't been up to date on rabbit healthcare. I went through about 4 vets until I found the ABSOLUTE best vet which, DUH I just remembered, she sees cats too! her practice is called Catnip Carrots and she specializes in rabbits/guinea pigs and Cats. Cats primarily. Boy am I dumb. But see...talking these things out is what helps us to come up with answers! Anyhow, thank you to EVERYONE for all your viewpoints. I appreciate them all because they are given out of caring. Hugs to all of you! -Rebecca Brooklyn
Re: Brooklyn again
he said he would treat this as a reg. GI infec IN CASE that's what it was he wants to nip it in the bud. The pepcid type pill certainly can't hurt, but Sandy, I hope that the Flagyl doesn't. For what it's worth, I do think that Cotton got enough doses in him to help a lot. His tootsie roll litterbox deposits are much more tolerable. So at least it was all for something, even though it made him feel so bad. As soon as I can get him on super-premium food, probably Innova, I think they will improve even more. And I'm hoping my extra-fluffy girl, Miss will slim down a bit. She's gained a lot of weight within the last year or two, and it's a worry to me. Sandy
Re: Brooklyn again
Hi Rebecca, Forgive me if you've been going over this in previous posts, but I haven't had time to read all the emails... Is Brooklyn eating okay with out the meds mixed in? Nina veggiepugs wrote: Thank you SO much to EVERYONE who gave their opinions. I think it is so important to get every viewpoint possible because it always gives me more to think about, and helps me to think of things I otherwise would not have. And even if some of the ideas are opposing or just slightly different, I like to have ALL the information I can. I like to gather from all directions and utilize everyone's input, because everyone's experience is unique to them. Who knows! The tiniest thing can end up being coincidental and I would be glad to have known it. Anyhow, Brooklyn isn't interested in the food I just gave him with his meds. The vet did seem very knowledgable about FeLV because I initially called him the day after I took brooklyn home. He's new at the hospital I go to, a very young doctor. In any case, I had just called the hospital and told them to have a dr call me back that I could speak to about cats. He spent a GOOD deal of time answering my good and dumb questions and was so informative and patient. I told him how much I appreciated that. Because he sounded so knowledgable about it, I wanted to come and see him. So we did. He was so nice to Brooklyn, talked to him and snuggled him, petted him. I like that. I hate when vets are cold and so abrupt. Especially with a fragile animal. They need comfort and calming. Anyhow, he said he would treat this as a reg. GI infec IN CASE that's what it was he wants to nip it in the bud. The pepcid type pill certainly can't hurt, but Sandy, I hope that the Flagyl doesn't. He also said he doesn't want to think about vaccines or neutering until Brooklyn is back on his feet and feeling and looking good. So, right now its about treating what we see. Yes he did want a fecal but I didn't get one in time for the visit. He gave me a tube and told me to get one and bring it over so he can do one. As far as the isoflourine, yes I know of it, I read of it when I was researching spaying my rabbit. I asked every vet what they used and if they didn't say isoflourine on a rabbit, I went to another vet because I knew they hadn't been up to date on rabbit healthcare. I went through about 4 vets until I found the ABSOLUTE best vet which, DUH I just remembered, she sees cats too! her practice is called Catnip Carrots and she specializes in rabbits/guinea pigs and Cats. Cats primarily. Boy am I dumb. But see...talking these things out is what helps us to come up with answers! Anyhow, thank you to EVERYONE for all your viewpoints. I appreciate them all because they are given out of caring. Hugs to all of you! -Rebecca Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Hi All- Well, tomorrow is Brooklyn's vet visit and just today he suddenly started feeling sick. He was fine yesterday. He has diarrhea, has been vomiting and is lethargic and not eating. I'm not happy, but at least we are seeing the vet tomorrow. This all worries me of course, but I don't want to jump to any conclusions before seeing the vet and in the meantime he is still up for cuddling and I will do that all of tonight with him. I think I read very briefly here that someone lost their kitty. I am so very sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you. Sending Hugs Rebecca
Re: Brooklyn
Hi Rebecca,good luck with your kitty.hope all is well with your Brooklyn.I just lost my beautiful Maizee Grace,she was a Calico with the craziest paint scheme that I had ever. I will add you to my prayers.It is so stressful and disheartening to see such beautiful creatures go through so much. Sherry veggiepugs [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All-Well, tomorrow is Brooklyn's vet visit and just today he suddenly started feeling sick. He was fine yesterday. He has diarrhea, has been vomiting and is lethargic and not eating. I'm not happy, but at least we are seeing the vet tomorrow. This all worries me of course, but I don't want to jump to any conclusions before seeing the vet and in the meantime he is still up for cuddling and I will do that all of tonight with him.I think I read very briefly here that someone lost their kitty. I am so very sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you. Sending HugsRebecca Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.
Re: photo of Brooklyn
Siggie says "Thank you!" Terri - Original Message - From: veggiepugs To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 10:48 PM Subject: Re: photo of Brooklyn Siggie...omg that is such a cute name. Hi Siggie! ---Original Message--- From: Terri Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: photo of Brooklyn Sent: Nov 22 '05 21:35 He looks like my Siggie! =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! [LINK: http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/] http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/ My Personal Page: [LINK: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350] http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350 - Original Message - FROM: [LINK: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] veggiepugs TO: [LINK: mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org] felvtalk@felineleukemia.org SENT: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 9:50 AM SUBJECT: Re: New Member Actually, DUH I have links to Brooklyn's Photos I can share...I forgot... [LINK: http://www.compassionateplanet.com/images/Kitty/IMG_1284.JPG] http://www.compassionateplanet.com/images/Kitty/IMG_1284.JPG [LINK: http://www.compassionateplanet.com/images/Kitty/IMG_1283.JPG] http://www.compassionateplanet.com/images/Kitty/IMG_1283.JPG [LINK: http://www.compassionateplanet.com/images/Kitty/IMG_1282.JPG] http://www.compassionateplanet.com/images/Kitty/IMG_1282.JPG [LINK: http://www.compassionateplanet.com/images/Kitty/IMG_1281.JPG] http://www.compassionateplanet.com/images/Kitty/IMG_1281.JPG and here's my doggies website... [LINK: http://www.linusnlucy.com] http://www.linusnlucy.com enjoy! -Rebecca
Re: photo of Brooklyn
He looks like my Siggie! =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My Personal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350 - Original Message - From: veggiepugs To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 9:50 AM Subject: Re: New Member Actually, DUH I have links to Brooklyn's Photos I can share...I forgot...http://www.compassionateplanet.com/images/Kitty/IMG_1284.JPGhttp://www.compassionateplanet.com/images/Kitty/IMG_1283.JPGhttp://www.compassionateplanet.com/images/Kitty/IMG_1282.JPGhttp://www.compassionateplanet.com/images/Kitty/IMG_1281.JPGand here's my doggies website...http://www.linusnlucy.comenjoy!-Rebecca
Re: photo of Brooklyn
Siggie...omg that is such a cute name. Hi Siggie! ---Original Message--- From: Terri Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: photo of Brooklyn Sent: Nov 22 '05 21:35 He looks like my Siggie! =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! [LINK: http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/] http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/ My Personal Page: [LINK: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350] http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350 - Original Message - FROM: [LINK: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] veggiepugs TO: [LINK: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] felvtalk@felineleukemia.org SENT: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 9:50 AM SUBJECT: Re: New Member Actually, DUH I have links to Brooklyn's Photos I can share...I forgot... [LINK: http://www.compassionateplanet.com/images/Kitty/IMG_1284.JPG] http://www.compassionateplanet.com/images/Kitty/IMG_1284.JPG [LINK: http://www.compassionateplanet.com/images/Kitty/IMG_1283.JPG] http://www.compassionateplanet.com/images/Kitty/IMG_1283.JPG [LINK: http://www.compassionateplanet.com/images/Kitty/IMG_1282.JPG] http://www.compassionateplanet.com/images/Kitty/IMG_1282.JPG [LINK: http://www.compassionateplanet.com/images/Kitty/IMG_1281.JPG] http://www.compassionateplanet.com/images/Kitty/IMG_1281.JPG and here's my doggies website... [LINK: http://www.linusnlucy.com] http://www.linusnlucy.com enjoy! -Rebecca
