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Title: Message Love the picture you paint of Mr Groundhog, Phaewryn--if you ever get the chance please post us a pic of him kicking back on his patio! Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2006 10:30 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: groundhog I have a "pet" groundhog here in my yard. They are really cool passive and peaceful creatures. I built a house over his hole (no bottom on the house), and put a concrete slab out in front. He likes to stretch out on his "patio" now. He's really cute. He does eat my plants, but I don't mind, he deserves to be here just as much as I do. The cats are fascinated by him, but they all co-exist peacefully. I've been considering buying some rabbit food, to supplement his diet of grass and flowers. Anyways, they are cool animals, and I'm sure you did everything you could for the one you found. Roads are horrible, especially highways and interstates that cross natural wildlife corridors. Millions of animals die on our roads every year. It's very sad. I never speed, in hopes that if any animals run out in front of me that I can stop quickly enough. I've ran over about 4 in my driving history, one was a little Pomeranian dog (I was speeding, and I vowed to never speed again), the rest were wildlife animals. It is very heartbreaking. Phaewryn PLEASE Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!http://ucat.us/adopt.html DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures) and HOMES for CATS! 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 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.
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Groundhogs are one of my favorite animals and people think I'm crazy. They are hilarious to watch. I would love to be able to have something like this in my yard! Amy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Yeah, he did have a mound of dirt. See, what > happened was: He had dug his den out under our old > propane tank, so the entrance was covered because it > was under the tank. We had a new tank put in at a > different location, and then we had the old tank > removed. This left a bare patch of ground with a big > gaping groundhog mound and den. SO... I took a > garden rake, and I leveled out the mound as best I > could, carefully avoiding his hole, then I made the > bottomless (well it's actually 3-sided with a > saltbox roof) house, and I sat that down over the > hole, then I kinda pressed it down into the loose > soil, and then I re-leveled around the house. I then > dug out a rectangle in the front of his house, and > set in a masonry brick as a concrete "patio". He > likes to stretch out on his new patio, but no, I've > never seen him up on the roof of the house. I don't > think he's quite that athletic, to be honest, he's > fat and has pretty short legs, and the roof is over > a foot off the ground. I do have video of him on his > patio, I'm not sure how good the quality will be > once I upload it as a still image though. I need to > put some grass seed out on the bare ground around > his house, when it rains, the dirt splatters up on > the walls of the house, it looks pretty filthy now. > > Phaewryn > > PLEASE Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! > http://ucat.us/adopt.html > > DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for > construction), a digital camera (for pictures) and > HOMES for CATS! > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.3/395 - > Release Date: 7/21/2006 > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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Yeah, he did have a mound of dirt. See, what happened was: He had dug his den out under our old propane tank, so the entrance was covered because it was under the tank. We had a new tank put in at a different location, and then we had the old tank removed. This left a bare patch of ground with a big gaping groundhog mound and den. SO... I took a garden rake, and I leveled out the mound as best I could, carefully avoiding his hole, then I made the bottomless (well it's actually 3-sided with a saltbox roof) house, and I sat that down over the hole, then I kinda pressed it down into the loose soil, and then I re-leveled around the house. I then dug out a rectangle in the front of his house, and set in a masonry brick as a concrete "patio". He likes to stretch out on his new patio, but no, I've never seen him up on the roof of the house. I don't think he's quite that athletic, to be honest, he's fat and has pretty short legs, and the roof is over a foot off the ground. I do have video of him on his patio, I'm not sure how good the quality will be once I upload it as a still image though. I need to put some grass seed out on the bare ground around his house, when it rains, the dirt splatters up on the walls of the house, it looks pretty filthy now. Phaewryn PLEASE Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!http://ucat.us/adopt.html DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures) and HOMES for CATS! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.3/395 - Release Date: 7/21/2006
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The average groundhog has a big mound of dirt from his diggings and often will be seen on top of that for a look around... Will this one climb on top of his house to look around ??? Like a Snoopy dog.. That will make the picture Tad [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LOL, Well, I guess I need to get some pictures of groundhog heaven for you guys. I was going to stencil the house and put up a silly road sign with something like "Groundhog Lane" on it, but I got lazy, maybe I'll get out there and do it next weekend if it's not raining. Phaewryn PLEASE Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures) and HOMES for CATS! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.3/395 - Release Date: 7/21/2006
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LOL, Well, I guess I need to get some pictures of groundhog heaven for you guys. I was going to stencil the house and put up a silly road sign with something like "Groundhog Lane" on it, but I got lazy, maybe I'll get out there and do it next weekend if it's not raining. Phaewryn PLEASE Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!http://ucat.us/adopt.html DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures) and HOMES for CATS! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.3/395 - Release Date: 7/21/2006
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This is the coolest thing I've ever heard of! Makes me want to have one aroundl : ) Roxane[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a "pet" groundhog here in my yard. They are really cool passive and peaceful creatures. I built a house over his hole (no bottom on the house), and put a concrete slab out in front. He likes to stretch out on his "patio" now. He's really cute. See the all-new, redesigned Yahoo.com. Check it out.
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ok - the groundhog house is about the neatest thing I've ever heard! Chez Phaewryn is a very cool place to be :0) elizabeth In a message dated 7/22/2006 8:33:03 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have a "pet" groundhog here in my yard. They are really cool passive and peaceful creatures. I built a house over his hole (no bottom on the house), and put a concrete slab out in front. He likes to stretch out on his "patio" now. He's really cute. He does eat my plants, but I don't mind, he deserves to be here just as much as I do. The cats are fascinated by him, but they all co-exist peacefully. I've been considering buying some rabbit food, to supplement his diet of grass and flowers. Anyways, they are cool animals, and I'm sure you did everything you could for the one you found. Roads are horrible, especially highways and interstates that cross natural wildlife corridors. Millions of animals die on our roads every year. It's very sad. I never speed, in hopes that if any animals run out in front of me that I can stop quickly enough. I've ran over about 4 in my driving history, one was a little Pomeranian dog (I was speeding, and I vowed to never speed again), the rest were wildlife animals. It is very heartbreaking. Phaewryn PLEASE Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!http://ucat.us/adopt.html DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures) and HOMES for CATS! No virus found in this outgoing message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.3/395 - Release Date: 7/21/2006
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I have a "pet" groundhog here in my yard. They are really cool passive and peaceful creatures. I built a house over his hole (no bottom on the house), and put a concrete slab out in front. He likes to stretch out on his "patio" now. He's really cute. He does eat my plants, but I don't mind, he deserves to be here just as much as I do. The cats are fascinated by him, but they all co-exist peacefully. I've been considering buying some rabbit food, to supplement his diet of grass and flowers. Anyways, they are cool animals, and I'm sure you did everything you could for the one you found. Roads are horrible, especially highways and interstates that cross natural wildlife corridors. Millions of animals die on our roads every year. It's very sad. I never speed, in hopes that if any animals run out in front of me that I can stop quickly enough. I've ran over about 4 in my driving history, one was a little Pomeranian dog (I was speeding, and I vowed to never speed again), the rest were wildlife animals. It is very heartbreaking. Phaewryn PLEASE Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!http://ucat.us/adopt.html DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures) and HOMES for CATS! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.3/395 - Release Date: 7/21/2006
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If you do check with the various Humane Society websites on where you shot an animal. There are various places on each animal that is more kind than others. Quite literally a bullet will bounce off the skull of some, causing more pain. Believe it or not, there are guidelines showing where to shoot. I still can't believe the vets If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: catatonya To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 1:02 AM Subject: Re: groundhog Michelle, I'm sorry about both of these losses. I've been in similar circumstances with wildlife. I'm actually considering getting a gun to put an animal out of its misery and I HATE guns. t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is not about a cat, but with Gray gone I feel I want to tell people who will understand, and ask you to pray if there is a reason to pray when someone is gone. Today while I was driving on a highway the car in the front of me hit a groundhog. It happened a few feet in front of me. The groundhog's back end was hurt, but he or she dragged herself off the road and into the woods, down a ravine, and was trying to get around. I went into the woods after her, and she collapsed. I picked the groundhog up with a towel and put her in my car, and proceeded to make about 20 phone calls to vets and wildlife rehabilitators. No vets would help, all the rehabbers had answering machines saying they were full, and after about a half hour the groundhog died in my car. I brought him/her back to woods near where he or she lived, and put her under a tree there. It was so awful. I feel so sad, and I feel bad that if the groundhog was going to die, it had to be in my car rather than in the woods where it felt safe. So if you pray for those who have died, please add this groundhog to your prayers. And for the living, my friend Stephanie's dog Gunnar, a 12 year old shephard who had a really really hard life before she adopted him 2 years ago, who is having very sudden and serious neurological problems that have been diagnosed as encephalitis, and he is not responding to medications thus far. And of course Lucy, who goes up and down like a yo yo, and is not feeling so good right now. Thanks, Michelle No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.1/389 - Release Date: 7/14/2006
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Michelle, I'm sorry about both of these losses. I've been in similar circumstances with wildlife. I'm actually considering getting a gun to put an animal out of its misery and I HATE guns. t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is not about a cat, but with Gray gone I feel I want to tell people who will understand, and ask you to pray if there is a reason to pray when someone is gone. Today while I was driving on a highway the car in the front of me hit a groundhog. It happened a few feet in front of me. The groundhog's back end was hurt, but he or she dragged herself off the road and into the woods, down a ravine, and was trying to get around. I went into the woods after her, and she collapsed. I picked the groundhog up with a towel and put her in my car, and proceeded to make about 20 phone calls to vets and wildlife rehabilitators. No vets would help, all the rehabbers had answering machines saying they were full, and after about a half hour the groundhog died in my car. I brought him/her back to woods near where he or she lived, and put her under a tree there. It was so awful. I feel so sad, and I feel bad that if the groundhog was going to die, it had to be in my car rather than in the woods where it felt safe. So if you pray for those who have died, please add this groundhog to your prayers. And for the living, my friend Stephanie's dog Gunnar, a 12 year old shephard who had a really really hard life before she adopted him 2 years ago, who is having very sudden and serious neurological problems that have been diagnosed as encephalitis, and he is not responding to medications thus far. And of course Lucy, who goes up and down like a yo yo, and is not feeling so good right now. Thanks, Michelle
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Michelle, I have found that finally being able to participate has really helped me...Helps get me over the depression This group is so wonderful & supportive. All of you have been so very kind and supportive of me, and I thank you all. Remember, you deserve BIG thanks for aiding that poor groundhog! Love, Patti PS _ My prayers are still with your Lucy.
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No, I didn't. I do always feel a little bad that you seem to think I am such a stress case. I mean, I am sometimes, but I think we all are when our babies are unwell. I don't really think I am more than others on this list. And I certainly have seen a whole lot of death in my life, and in the past 5 years have lost 9 animals. So I am not sure I need to see any more death to learn whatever I am supposed to learn about it. But I appreciate your sentiments that whatever happens is what was meant to be, for some reason or other. And I do appreciate your support, and did not mean at all that you are a goof ball. :) Michelle In a message dated 7/15/2006 1:45:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Did you mean to say, Thanks Nina, you goof ball? :-) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, Nina.
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That's awful, Belinda. Most vets will not touch wild animals, especially ones that can carry rabies. I am not sure if it is illegal here in NJ for regular vets to treat wildlife? I know that my local vet in MA, while not a great vet, was always willing to see if he could do something for any kind of animal, including wild animals. And I once found a vet on a road where I was driving who took a bird that I had found on the road and gave some meds to get it out of shock so i could get it to a rehabber, and had offered to rehab the bird himself if that did not work out. Actually, that was in NJ. I think it just depends on the vet. You know if we on this list were vets, we would be open 24 hours a day taking in everyone on earth! Michelle In a message dated 7/15/2006 1:57:05 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The vet thing also disturbs me, what are these doctors thinking?? The rehabbers are always hard to get a hold of, I remember one time I heard a coyote in the woods behind the houses across the road from me, It was crying and I just knew it was trapped. I called all the rehabbers and animal control, animal control would do nothing and the rehabbers all had answering machines on. None of them ever got back to me. I never did find it and the crying stopped so I don't know what happened to it.
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Thanks so much, Patti, and that's so great about the bunny. I can't believe how much you are able to be supportive, given what you have gone through yourself lately. You are such an inspiration. Michelle In a message dated 7/15/2006 6:13:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Michelle, What a wonderful thing you did for that poor little creature! And, I totally agree, the vets should be ashamed of themselves...I mean, don't they take the same oath as people Dr.s to "save all"? Out here in the country, we are loaded with rednecks & hooligans that will purposely run over, sometimes even veering OFF the road, whatever living creature is in their path. One time I got a license number of some guy who purposely hit an animal, and when I called the police here, they wouldn't do a damn thing! I was just telling Nina today about the baby (wild) rabbit I took in before my accident. After talking more to Dennis this PM, I found out that it's mother was dead and so I took it in & nursed it... Of course, it grew and was MUCH better while I was hospitalized so Dennis released it. Now, every time I see a bunny in my yard I wonder "Is that MY baby?" I am so glad I did intervene though. And, the rehabs would not touch a small baby Prayers for the groundhog, Lucy & Gunnar. Hugs, Patti
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Michelle, What a wonderful thing you did for that poor little creature! And, I totally agree, the vets should be ashamed of themselves...I mean, don't they take the same oath as people Dr.s to "save all"? Out here in the country, we are loaded with rednecks & hooligans that will purposely run over, sometimes even veering OFF the road, whatever living creature is in their path. One time I got a license number of some guy who purposely hit an animal, and when I called the police here, they wouldn't do a damn thing! I was just telling Nina today about the baby (wild) rabbit I took in before my accident. After talking more to Dennis this PM, I found out that it's mother was dead and so I took it in & nursed it... Of course, it grew and was MUCH better while I was hospitalized so Dennis released it. Now, every time I see a bunny in my yard I wonder "Is that MY baby?" I am so glad I did intervene though. And, the rehabs would not touch a small baby Prayers for the groundhog, Lucy & Gunnar. Hugs, Patti
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Michelle, Never doubt that animals know our thoughts and intentions, that groundhog knew you were trying to help her and appreciated it. Yes dying in the woods would have been a natural event for her but you showed her a side to humans she would otherwise not have known, that many do care about other living creatures. What you did was a compassionate, loving act for another living creature and that kind of gesture is always appreciated. And you did take her body back to her home in the end so you did all you could possibly do. The vet thing also disturbs me, what are these doctors thinking?? The rehabbers are always hard to get a hold of, I remember one time I heard a coyote in the woods behind the houses across the road from me, It was crying and I just knew it was trapped. I called all the rehabbers and animal control, animal control would do nothing and the rehabbers all had answering machines on. None of them ever got back to me. I never did find it and the crying stopped so I don't know what happened to it. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
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Did you mean to say, Thanks Nina, you goof ball? :-) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, Nina.
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Thanks, Nina.
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This had to have been heart-wrenching, Michelle. Thank you for caring about this precious creature. It really does make a difference. Prayers going up for the groundhog, Gunnar, Lucy and you. elizabeth In a message dated 7/14/2006 9:56:50 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is not about a cat, but with Gray gone I feel I want to tell people who will understand, and ask you to pray if there is a reason to pray when someone is gone. Today while I was driving on a highway the car in the front of me hit a groundhog. It happened a few feet in front of me. The groundhog's back end was hurt, but he or she dragged herself off the road and into the woods, down a ravine, and was trying to get around. I went into the woods after her, and she collapsed. I picked the groundhog up with a towel and put her in my car, and proceeded to make about 20 phone calls to vets and wildlife rehabilitators. No vets would help, all the rehabbers had answering machines saying they were full, and after about a half hour the groundhog died in my car. I brought him/her back to woods near where he or she lived, and put her under a tree there. It was so awful. I feel so sad, and I feel bad that if the groundhog was going to die, it had to be in my car rather than in the woods where it felt safe. So if you pray for those who have died, please add this groundhog to your prayers. And for the living, my friend Stephanie's dog Gunnar, a 12 year old shephard who had a really really hard life before she adopted him 2 years ago, who is having very sudden and serious neurological problems that have been diagnosed as encephalitis, and he is not responding to medications thus far. And of course Lucy, who goes up and down like a yo yo, and is not feeling so good right now. Thanks, Michelle
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I should have worded that last sentence, "we can't *always* change the world, we can always choose to change the way we view it". I do believe we can change the world. People like those on this list allow me to believe that. Nina Nina wrote: Oh Michelle, What a terrible thing to have happen! Don't second guess yourself about whether you did the right thing, (the vet's are the ones that should be ashamed of themselves). I know you sometimes consider me wacky, (heck, I sometimes consider myself wacky), but I don't believe in "accidents" and I think you were there to help that poor groundhog transition. Love and consideration are felt, even through pain and fear, you WERE a help to him, be sure of that. I also think you are dealing with the difficult lesson of accepting death as part of life, (as we all are). That groundhog gave you the gift of sharing his transition with you to force you to once again face that death is inevitable, and that no matter how we cross, it's the way we live our lives that matter. I think part of that experience, (so dreadful!), was to help you once again face the fact that we all die and to cherish the moments we spend with our loved ones without dwelling on the when/why of our passing. I know it's easier said than done, but you make yourself sick with worry with what is and isn't in your power to control. Please try to make a conscious effort to let go of the anxiety and strife that is created by that struggle. We can't change the world, we can only change the way we view it. Blessings and love to you, Nina
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Oh Michelle, What a terrible thing to have happen! Don't second guess yourself about whether you did the right thing, (the vet's are the ones that should be ashamed of themselves). I know you sometimes consider me wacky, (heck, I sometimes consider myself wacky), but I don't believe in "accidents" and I think you were there to help that poor groundhog transition. Love and consideration are felt, even through pain and fear, you WERE a help to him, be sure of that. I also think you are dealing with the difficult lesson of accepting death as part of life, (as we all are). That groundhog gave you the gift of sharing his transition with you to force you to once again face that death is inevitable, and that no matter how we cross, it's the way we live our lives that matter. I think part of that experience, (so dreadful!), was to help you once again face the fact that we all die and to cherish the moments we spend with our loved ones without dwelling on the when/why of our passing. I know it's easier said than done, but you make yourself sick with worry with what is and isn't in your power to control. Please try to make a conscious effort to let go of the anxiety and strife that is created by that struggle. We can't change the world, we can only change the way we view it. Blessings and love to you, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is not about a cat, but with Gray gone I feel I want to tell people who will understand, and ask you to pray if there is a reason to pray when someone is gone. Today while I was driving on a highway the car in the front of me hit a groundhog. It happened a few feet in front of me. The groundhog's back end was hurt, but he or she dragged herself off the road and into the woods, down a ravine, and was trying to get around. I went into the woods after her, and she collapsed. I picked the groundhog up with a towel and put her in my car, and proceeded to make about 20 phone calls to vets and wildlife rehabilitators. No vets would help, all the rehabbers had answering machines saying they were full, and after about a half hour the groundhog died in my car. I brought him/her back to woods near where he or she lived, and put her under a tree there. It was so awful. I feel so sad, and I feel bad that if the groundhog was going to die, it had to be in my car rather than in the woods where it felt safe. So if you pray for those who have died, please add this groundhog to your prayers. And for the living, my friend Stephanie's dog Gunnar, a 12 year old shephard who had a really really hard life before she adopted him 2 years ago, who is having very sudden and serious neurological problems that have been diagnosed as encephalitis, and he is not responding to medications thus far. And of course Lucy, who goes up and down like a yo yo, and is not feeling so good right now. Thanks, Michelle
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Michelle, I have never heard of anyone trying to save a groundhog! What an animal lover you are! And how sweet of you to do that. I wouldn't have known what to do. I am sorry that you and the groundhog had to go through that. I know it must have been hard. But maybe the groundhog knew you were trying to help. Don't beat yourself up; you were trying to do what was right. Prayers going out for all of your concerns today. :) Wendy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > This is not about a cat, but with Gray gone I feel I > want to tell people who > will understand, and ask you to pray if there is a > reason to pray when > someone is gone. Today while I was driving on a > highway the car in the front of me > hit a groundhog. It happened a few feet in front of > me. The groundhog's back > end was hurt, but he or she dragged herself off the > road and into the woods, > down a ravine, and was trying to get around. I went > into the woods after her, > and she collapsed. I picked the groundhog up with a > towel and put her in my > car, and proceeded to make about 20 phone calls to > vets and wildlife > rehabilitators. No vets would help, all the > rehabbers had answering machines saying > they were full, and after about a half hour the > groundhog died in my car. I > brought him/her back to woods near where he or she > lived, and put her under a > tree there. It was so awful. I feel so sad, and I > feel bad that if the > groundhog was going to die, it had to be in my car > rather than in the woods where > it felt safe. So if you pray for those who have > died, please add this > groundhog to your prayers. And for the living, my > friend Stephanie's dog Gunnar, a > 12 year old shephard who had a really really hard > life before she adopted him > 2 years ago, who is having very sudden and serious > neurological problems > that have been diagnosed as encephalitis, and he is > not responding to > medications thus far. And of course Lucy, who goes > up and down like a yo yo, and is not > feeling so good right now. > Thanks, > Michelle > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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Michelle, Sorry to hear about the little guy...I would have done the same thing. I think you did the right thing and he wasn't alone. Kerry and Bandy Do you Yahoo!? Next-gen email? Have it all with the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta.
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THank you for your prayers and all are in my prayers too. Sherry[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is not about a cat, but with Gray gone I feel I want to tell people who will understand, and ask you to pray if there is a reason to pray when someone is gone. Today while I was driving on a highway the car in the front of me hit a groundhog. It happened a few feet in front of me. The groundhog's back end was hurt, but he or she dragged herself off the road and into the woods, down a ravine, and was trying to get around. I went into the woods after her, and she collapsed. I picked the groundhog up with a towel and put her in my car, and proceeded to make about 20 phone calls to vets and wildlife rehabilitators. No vets would help, all the rehabbers had answering machines saying they were full, and after about a half hour the groundhog died in my car. I brought him/her back to woods near where he or she lived, and put her under a tree there. It was so awful. I feel so sad, and I feel bad that if the groundhog was going to die, it had to be in my car rather than in the woods where it felt safe. So if you pray for those who have died, please add this groundhog to your prayers. And for the living, my friend Stephanie's dog Gunnar, a 12 year old shephard who had a really really hard life before she adopted him 2 years ago, who is having very sudden and serious neurological problems that have been diagnosed as encephalitis, and he is not responding to medications thus far. And of course Lucy, who goes up and down like a yo yo, and is not feeling so good right now. Thanks, Michelle See the all-new, redesigned Yahoo.com. Check it out.
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There is a wonderful song at www.andiesisle.com/Calling_All_Angels.html My holistic vet sent the Royal Princess Kitty Katt drops with Calling All Angels essence in them when she was ready to leave this world and told me about it when she sent a card after Kitty left. I Googled it and this song came up. It has helped me more than I can tell you. I am sending it now to the group. So many of us are having extreme times. Please pass it on to Gunner's person. Assure her that Gunner loves her and knows how much she loves him. He is very grateful to finally be with someone who cares. As far as the ground hog is concerned: Had he been left in the woods alone and injured he could have met a much more painful end. He would have been terrified unless he made it to his den. You did every thing you could do for him. And he knows it and is grateful you returned his body to his land. I can not believe that no vet would help you. The rehabbers I understand. Most of them are volunteers and frequently are not available but a vet should have at least been able to help the groundhog on his journey. That is extremely upsetting. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, July 14, 2006 11:55 PM Subject: groundhog This is not about a cat, but with Gray gone I feel I want to tell people who will understand, and ask you to pray if there is a reason to pray when someone is gone. Today while I was driving on a highway the car in the front of me hit a groundhog. It happened a few feet in front of me. The groundhog's back end was hurt, but he or she dragged herself off the road and into the woods, down a ravine, and was trying to get around. I went into the woods after her, and she collapsed. I picked the groundhog up with a towel and put her in my car, and proceeded to make about 20 phone calls to vets and wildlife rehabilitators. No vets would help, all the rehabbers had answering machines saying they were full, and after about a half hour the groundhog died in my car. I brought him/her back to woods near where he or she lived, and put her under a tree there. It was so awful. I feel so sad, and I feel bad that if the groundhog was going to die, it had to be in my car rather than in the woods where it felt safe. So if you pray for those who have died, please add this groundhog to your prayers. And for the living, my friend Stephanie's dog Gunnar, a 12 year old shephard who had a really really hard life before she adopted him 2 years ago, who is having very sudden and serious neurological problems that have been diagnosed as encephalitis, and he is not responding to medications thus far. And of course Lucy, who goes up and down like a yo yo, and is not feeling so good right now. Thanks, Michelle No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.0/388 - Release Date: 7/13/2006
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This is not about a cat, but with Gray gone I feel I want to tell people who will understand, and ask you to pray if there is a reason to pray when someone is gone. Today while I was driving on a highway the car in the front of me hit a groundhog. It happened a few feet in front of me. The groundhog's back end was hurt, but he or she dragged herself off the road and into the woods, down a ravine, and was trying to get around. I went into the woods after her, and she collapsed. I picked the groundhog up with a towel and put her in my car, and proceeded to make about 20 phone calls to vets and wildlife rehabilitators. No vets would help, all the rehabbers had answering machines saying they were full, and after about a half hour the groundhog died in my car. I brought him/her back to woods near where he or she lived, and put her under a tree there. It was so awful. I feel so sad, and I feel bad that if the groundhog was going to die, it had to be in my car rather than in the woods where it felt safe. So if you pray for those who have died, please add this groundhog to your prayers. And for the living, my friend Stephanie's dog Gunnar, a 12 year old shephard who had a really really hard life before she adopted him 2 years ago, who is having very sudden and serious neurological problems that have been diagnosed as encephalitis, and he is not responding to medications thus far. And of course Lucy, who goes up and down like a yo yo, and is not feeling so good right now. Thanks, Michelle
