RE: Thank you - Jada gets to compete on Friday

2005-05-05 Thread Doljan, Joan
Judges from the ASPCA, dog trainers, etc. -Original Message- From: Brenda K. Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 4:23 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Thank you - Jada gets to compete on Friday Joan. Who decides who is Best In Show? I

RE: I need ideas on best brand of carrier for feral

2005-05-05 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
That's a great story--what a savvy little scamp. Suspect mommy quite enjoyed it too! Hilarious. Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of TenHouseCats Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 4:43 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: I need

RE: I need ideas on best brand of carrier for feral

2005-05-05 Thread Chris
Ive always thought that the people who trained or so mistreated these dogs to be so aggressive should be locked in a room with them to let the dogs show them how well they learned! Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: I need ideas on best brand of carrier for feral

2005-05-05 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Thanks for that Jenn---I'd never heard of Tomahawk I've a question about the "trap" part of the first cage on the list--the "innovative trap/carrier/recovery cage." I'm assuming the white circle is a door--thedoorthe cat is supposed to use so it can be trapped? To actually

Re: Mikey

2005-05-05 Thread Sheila208
I'm so sorry little Mikey had to leave you. You'll be in my prayers. Sheila inline: Clouds.jpg

RE: I need ideas on best brand of carrier for feral

2005-05-05 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Thanks for the great step-by-step Jenn! Yes, I can see adding weight to doorwould be a wise precaution. Those furballsare so darn smart fast. (I think someone needs to invent a remote-controlled door.) Last night, I put their fave dry food in a small bowl again (as opposed

Re: I need ideas on best brand of carrier for feral

2005-05-05 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 5/5/2005 9:28:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ive always thought that the people who trained or so mistreated these dogs to be so aggressive should be locked in a room with them to let the dogs show them how well they learned! Chris, I

Re: I need ideas on best brand of carrier for feral

2005-05-05 Thread Nina
I was thinking about commenting on no-kill shelters and "hopelessly" aggressive dogs. It's quite a moral dilemma. So many of these poor animals, (I agree, it's not their fault at all!), are sentenced to a life of deprivation and they end up going crazy in solitary confinement. Without the one

Re: Ferals

2005-05-05 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 5/5/2005 9:55:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: TNR: The Road Less TravelledEvery year, shelters across the nation kill millions of feral cats not because they are unhealthy, but because they are unadoptable. Alley Cat Allies and other feral

O.T....Joan...Liberty Animal/Humane Shelter,NJ

2005-05-05 Thread TatorBunz
Hey Joan, The female kitty at your shelter named "Frisco" looks just like my late "Smokey" she is very pretty. In a message dated 5/3/2005 8:49:10 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.libertyhumane.org/ Terrie MohrCheck site for available Siameses for

Re: I need ideas on best brand of carrier for feral

2005-05-05 Thread Rachel
Nina - I volunteer with a rescue group and in my 4 years with them we have made the decision one time to put down a dog because of its aggressive behavior. Before making that decision we tried everything - we all chipped in for training, temperment testing, we even paid for a pet psychic in the

Re: I need ideas on best brand of carrier for feral

2005-05-05 Thread PEC2851
Title: AOL Email Nina, I think everyone here knows my views on the no kill issue. It is great for those that can be "retrained", but my dilemma is with the poor dogs that have to live such a solitary existence. And some of these dogs

Re: I need ideas on best brand of carrier for feral

2005-05-05 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 5/5/2005 2:06:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I volunteer with a rescue group and in my 4 years with them we have made the decision one time to put down a dog because of its aggressive behavior In 26 years, we have only put ONE dog down.

Re: I need ideas on best brand of carrier for feral

2005-05-05 Thread Nina
Rachel, I'm thrilled to hear of your rescue and their wonderful efforts to save each and every animal. I hesitated to even bring up this subject, because I too feel that every animal should be given every chance. Not every rescue is as concerned and conscientious as yours and my heart hurts

RE: I need ideas on best brand of carrier for feral

2005-05-05 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message living in a kennel, 24/7, 365. To me, that's not a life. It's more like prison. I have to agree with you Patti. What amiserable existence. I feel bad enough thatmy positivesare quarantined in a 10 x 10 room, albeit with cat furniture and toys. To me,that's prison too. But

RE: I need ideas on best brand of carrier for feral

2005-05-05 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message That's a terrific achievement. You andyour shelter should be/must beextremely proud. Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 1:19 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject:

RE: I need ideas on best brand of carrier for feral

2005-05-05 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: RE: I need ideas on best brand of carrier for feral Thank you and the your fellow volunteers for your unselfish efforts to help these unfortunate and troubled souls. Rachel, Patti, and everyone else involved in rescue (I'm not)---I second that. Kerry -Original Message-

Fwd: Sanctuary for Felv+s

2005-05-05 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 5/5/2005 12:28:03 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We are an Idaho based 501c3 with a Sanctuary for unadoptable felines. We do felv + kitties and have some awesome holistic treatments that help increase lifespan and give them better quality of

Re: I need ideas on best brand of carrier for feral

2005-05-05 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 5/5/2005 2:31:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dumb Q time: I realize lack of funds would make it impossible anyway, butdoes medicationexist to calm aggressive dogs? (As I say, it's dumb Q time) Kerry, Not a dumb question at all. We have

For Terrie - Frisco

2005-05-05 Thread Doljan, Joan
Title: Message That is really funny. I pulled Frisco from the shelter about 3 weeks ago and she is being fostered along with another cat Sylvester by a friend of mine. You can go to: www.tlcrescue,petfinder.com and see some other pictures of her (Frisco/FiFi) and her pal Sylvester. Take

RE: Ferals

2005-05-05 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Thanks Patti--will read. Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 12:44 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: Ferals In a message dated 5/5/2005 9:55:43 AM Eastern

Re: I need ideas on best brand of carrier for feral

2005-05-05 Thread PEC2851
Yes, he is! If only I was 20 years younger!!! Patti

Re: I need ideas on best brand of carrier for feral

2005-05-05 Thread Karolyn Lount
Hi, For the IV's, shots and examination you may want to try a Squeeze Cage. If you can get the cat into a Trap then you can transfer it to the Squeeze Cage. If you put newspaper under the bottom of the trap you can keep a cat in a BIG trap for a few days.I don't know if you know what a Squeeze

Re: I need ideas on best brand of carrier for feral

2005-05-05 Thread Karolyn Lount
You can also get the same type of carrier (with wheels) from the Collections, Etc. catalog for $14.95 . Their phone number is 620 584 8000

Re: I need ideas on best brand of carrier for feral

2005-05-05 Thread Nina
Kerry I don't what your budget is, but since you haven't bought carriers yet, maybe you could use Karolyn's squeeze cages instead, (to do what we already talked about with getting them used to going in the carriers). There's also something called a trap separator. It fits in through the wire

Re: Kyle, how's Brissle tonight?

2005-05-05 Thread Sue Feldbusch
At least for now, use some kitty-vite. There are other nutritional supplements too. You out like a teaspoon on thier paw and let them lick it off. It will hold them for awhile. It worked miracles for our baby that wouldn't eat. It was a few days. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To:

RE: I need ideas on best brand of carrier for feral

2005-05-05 Thread Chris
Title: AOL Email Im really not very knowledgeable about dogs. But Ive often wondered whether some of these dogs who are so distrustful of humans might do better with a small group of similar dogs somewhat like feral cats colonies. I know that dogs are more likely to have inter-dog