Re: To Nina: Re: What to do with feral cat attacking my cats
My Buddy was a street cat, skittish and scared (though probaby not feral) and he ended up being the sweetest cat I've ever had, and that was before we had his pom poms removed. He was 15 pounds of pure muscle and had the neatest cheek pouches that the vet said he had because he was an adult tom cat when we rescued him. He got a little pudgy after the neutering though. He was my FIV+ boy. It's been almost four and a half years since he crossed the Bridge and I still grieve for his gentle soul. I always will. Some street cats make the BEST house cats. You just never know. :) Gina Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Aww, so wonderful to hear about Nilla Belle, (pardon me Nilla for calling you a he :-) ). I love the success stories! Ya know Wendy, so many of these street tough thugs turn into the sweetest couch potatoes once they are relieved of those bothersome pom poms. He may not be as nasty as he appears. Do you remember my FIV boy, Starman? He bit me so hard at first that it would not only puncture my skin, but left bruises around the bite site. He is now the fattest, happiest, most content lap cat you could imagine, (I'll send you a picture off list). His girlfriend is our tiny Pistol, she's all of 7lbs soaking wet and Star is pushing 20lb. She wanted nothing to do with him and his burly ways when he came to live with us, but he wore her down with his persistent and patient adoration and now they sleep and play together. He follows her around like some underpaid bodyguard, it's so cute. So, you never know what personality lurks under all that testosterone, fear and self preservation. Nina wendy wrote: Thanks for asking about Nilla Belle. She's wonderful!!! I can't believe I am even saying that, but she is just the BEST dog. She is so smart, and loving, and walks like a trained showdog. We're blessed to have her. Thanks for all the rescue info. This will help when approaching them for help. :) Wendy Visit my Tigger Tales site! - Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos.
To Nina: Re: What to do with feral cat attacking my cats
Thanks for asking about Nilla Belle. She's wonderful!!! I can't believe I am even saying that, but she is just the BEST dog. She is so smart, and loving, and walks like a trained showdog. We're blessed to have her. Thanks for all the rescue info. This will help when approaching them for help. :) Wendy --- Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wendy, Be sure when you talk to them to let them know you are willing to do the work and follow up. We're heading into heavy kitten season and every rescue you call will be even more overwhelmed than usual. Someone will be much more likely to help you if they don't suspect you are one of those callers that is looking to dump their responsibility on a rescue's already heavy burden. If you first thank them for all they do, then tell them you are looking for their expertise, the loan of equipment, and the name of a vet in your area that will work with feral neuters they will probably be happy to help you help them get one more aggressive male on the street neutered. Ask them if it might be possible to go through their vet in order to get their group discount. (They may even offer to pay for his neuter and shots if they have enough money in the till). P.S. Do you still have that Pit rescue you and your husband found on the street? How's he working out? Thanks Wendy for being someone that cares enough to help those in need, Nina wendy wrote: Thanks everyone for all the good info. I will be calling one of the places this afternoon. :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world: Indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! Small Business. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/domains/?p=BESTDEAL
Re: To Nina: Re: What to do with feral cat attacking my cats
Aww, so wonderful to hear about Nilla Belle, (pardon me Nilla for calling you a he :-) ). I love the success stories! Ya know Wendy, so many of these street tough thugs turn into the sweetest couch potatoes once they are relieved of those bothersome pom poms. He may not be as nasty as he appears. Do you remember my FIV boy, Starman? He bit me so hard at first that it would not only puncture my skin, but left bruises around the bite site. He is now the fattest, happiest, most content lap cat you could imagine, (I'll send you a picture off list). His girlfriend is our tiny Pistol, she's all of 7lbs soaking wet and Star is pushing 20lb. She wanted nothing to do with him and his burly ways when he came to live with us, but he wore her down with his persistent and patient adoration and now they sleep and play together. He follows her around like some underpaid bodyguard, it's so cute. So, you never know what personality lurks under all that testosterone, fear and self preservation. Nina wendy wrote: Thanks for asking about Nilla Belle. She's wonderful!!! I can't believe I am even saying that, but she is just the BEST dog. She is so smart, and loving, and walks like a trained showdog. We're blessed to have her. Thanks for all the rescue info. This will help when approaching them for help. :) Wendy
Re: To Nina: Re: What to do with feral cat attacking my cats
Nina, I laughed out loud at your metaphor of Starman romancing Pistol and following her around...hehe. These kids probably think I'm a nutcase laughing at my computer like I do. :) Wendy --- Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Aww, so wonderful to hear about Nilla Belle, (pardon me Nilla for calling you a he :-) ). I love the success stories! Ya know Wendy, so many of these street tough thugs turn into the sweetest couch potatoes once they are relieved of those bothersome pom poms. He may not be as nasty as he appears. Do you remember my FIV boy, Starman? He bit me so hard at first that it would not only puncture my skin, but left bruises around the bite site. He is now the fattest, happiest, most content lap cat you could imagine, (I'll send you a picture off list). His girlfriend is our tiny Pistol, she's all of 7lbs soaking wet and Star is pushing 20lb. She wanted nothing to do with him and his burly ways when he came to live with us, but he wore her down with his persistent and patient adoration and now they sleep and play together. He follows her around like some underpaid bodyguard, it's so cute. So, you never know what personality lurks under all that testosterone, fear and self preservation. Nina wendy wrote: Thanks for asking about Nilla Belle. She's wonderful!!! I can't believe I am even saying that, but she is just the BEST dog. She is so smart, and loving, and walks like a trained showdog. We're blessed to have her. Thanks for all the rescue info. This will help when approaching them for help. :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world: Indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/
