Re: Pet friendly hotels in Arkansas--Rita evacuation!

2005-09-21 Thread maimaipg
The AAA has a list of pet friendly hotels. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 9:19 PM Subject: Pet friendly hotels in Arkansas--Rita evacuation! Hi All! Well, it looks like a mandatory evacuation may be

Re: Atlanta and Athens :(

2005-09-21 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Terri, I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you. They couldn't have had a more loving home for their too-short lives. Take care. Love, JulieBarb Moermond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh Terri, I'm so sorry you had to make that decision, but glad you had it as an option and that you

Re: My dear little Claudette

2005-09-21 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Bonnie, How terrible; first the blow of the diagnosis and then the reaction to the treatment. I know how heavy your heart must be. She certainly had a wonderful life with you and it's obvious you have many treasured memories. I'm sure that Philippe was waiting for her and one of her

Re: Our Beautiful Salome'

2005-09-21 Thread Julie Johnson
Oh, Terri, my heart goes out to you and your husband. I know how loved Salome was and I know what a terrible time this is for your family. I hope it helps to know that others are thinking of you and I hope you can feel some comfort from all your wonderful memories of your beautiful girl. She's

Re: I'M BACK

2005-09-21 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Karen! How wonderful to hear from you! It's great to have you back! Juliecatatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great to hear from you Karen! I had been worried about you!tonya--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello list, I am Karen from Texas some of you may remember me and my positive babies...

Re: new cat coming--advice needed

2005-09-21 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Kerry, How wonderful that you have a new family member! He's a lucky little fellow to be going to your home! I would try scent-swapping for a few days; give him a blanket and the other kitties a blanket and then trade them after a day and let them become accustomed to each other's smell.

Re: My ANGEL Sebastian

2005-09-21 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Jennifer, My thoughts and prayers are with you and Sebastian; I know how hard this is. I hope the tests will give you the answers you need. Take care. Julie JENNIFER RATLIFF [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have not written for so long because I feel that I have given up hope. Sebastian has

Re: new babies

2005-09-21 Thread Julie Johnson
Hi Gloria, Congratulations to you and Susan on your new additions! That vaccination protocol sounds something (and believe me, not only is my head spinning, but my hair is hurting!) like using nosodes rather than vaccines. I looked into it a bit and don't fully understand it, but it seems to me

RE: for Kerry: update on my battle

2005-09-21 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Hi, Kerry, thank you for thinking of me and my furballs --- just when you feel like you hit the bottom in your life and feel so lonely and feared reading your email and knowing that you care (and many people on the list) is such a priceless gift to me. I am still in the middle of trying

Re: Pet friendly hotels in Arkansas--Rita evacuation!

2005-09-21 Thread Susan Loesch
I know that the Airport Holiday Inn in Little Rock will allow pets - there was a tv spot talking to the manager saying they had dogs, cats and birds - and maybe something else. They showed bags of donated food they had for the animals. At the airport there is a Holiday Inn and a Holiday Inn

Salome

2005-09-21 Thread Lomaxturtle
SO sorry to hear about Salome Terri - it hurts so much but when you know they are suffering and are tired and have no spirit left to fight then it is right to help to give them the dignity they deserve and to help ease their pain humanely. Michelle, Minstrel, Buddy Angel Bramble

Re: Pet friendly hotels in Arkansas--Rita evacuation!

2005-09-21 Thread Julie Johnson
Dear Jen, You all are in my thoughts and prayers; go now and be safe. I'm in Connecticut and we have had small hurricanes in my lifetime, but I can't conceive of the damage that has happened as a result of Katrina. Don't take any chances. It sounds like you will have to evacuate; get somewhere

Vet Visit

2005-09-21 Thread Lomaxturtle
I had to take Buddy to the vet on Monday. She has Gingivitis and needs dental op - she is booed in next Monday. I was ok going to the vet and didn't expect what I was to feel when I went in the door. The second I walked through the door I just had some subconscious reaction and started to

Re: We're outta here--Rita evacuation!--Susan

2005-09-21 Thread jenmeyer
Hi Susan! I have heard from Gloria and I'll tell you the same thing I told her...I feel extremely fortunate that I've got such a wonderful network of friends all over the country! Thank you so much for the support! As of now, we have reservations at the Motel 6 off of Hwy. 30 in Little

New here

2005-09-21 Thread Sue Taft
I've joined this group to get advice for a friend who doesn't have internet access. We both work in cat rescue. Last month we took in a number of cats that had been abandoned by their owner. All tested FeLV/FIV negative. Today my friend was concerned about one of them, he was off his food

Re: My dear little Claudette

2005-09-21 Thread BONNIE J KALMBACH
Thanks to all for your kind and comforting words. Bonnie in WI www.elephants.com - Original Message - From: Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 7:28 am Subject: Re: My dear little Claudette Dear Bonnie, How terrible; first the blow of the diagnosis

RE: We're outta here--Rita evacuation!--Susan

2005-09-21 Thread Chris
You, your family, your home are all in our thoughts... Am in NY but we are glued to the TV--this has been a terrible season Just don't delay--it sounds like most evacues will leave tomorrow and my guess is traffic will be tough Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From:

RE: New here

2005-09-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Welcome Sue. Though I'm sorry for the reason you and your friendhad to find us, you'll not find a more supportive or more informed bunch of people anywhere than on this list--it's been a godsend to me. (I go to this list with my Qs before I go to my vet.) Bless you and your

Re: Our Beautiful Salome'

2005-09-21 Thread Terri Brown
Thanks so much, Julie. I imagine her romping around with her sisfur littermate Ruthie... They used to love to roll around together, and Ruthie has been waiting for her sisfur for 9 years. It does help so very much to know that my felvtalk family is thinking of us now. Everyone on this

Re: Salome

2005-09-21 Thread Terri Brown
Thanks Michelle. She was very ready to go. It was very peaceful, and she was easy. It was VERY hard for me (and especially for Dan), but she was in so much pain. =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 5 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec

Re: Vet Visit

2005-09-21 Thread Terri Brown
Ah, Michele... Keep your chin up, and try to send positive thoughts her way. There's lots of positive thoughts coming your way from me and my gang here in Jersey. =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 5 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth,

for Sue RE: New here

2005-09-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Sue--while looking for the Frazierinfo I came across another of Sally's invaluable emails on Elisa to another listmember(s) that you might find useful. I'll be back as soon as I find the Frazier info. Kerry Dear Jim and Rhonda: How wise of you not to listen to that vet

for Sue: New here

2005-09-21 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Sue--Here's the excerpt I mentioned---(if you happen to pick up the bookThe New Natural Cat--A Complete Guide for Finicky Owners, by Anitra Frazier-- it's in the Feline Leukemia section on pages 326/327) "When a positive cat---one carrying the virus--comes into contact

RE: for Sue: New here

2005-09-21 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Title: Message Kerry is right based on many literatures I read, statistically, your cat will have 66% chance that, it will be converted to negative mine did not either.. but my Ginger is doing very well you cant tell she has FeLV at the same time, I am very careful watching her as

Re: Vet Visit

2005-09-21 Thread catatonya
Michelle, Prayers coming your way for Buddy. I understand how you feel about going back to the vet when you've just had a loss. :( take care, tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had to take Buddy to the vet on Monday. She has Gingivitis and needs dental op - she is booed in next Monday. I was ok

Re: We're outta here--Rita evacuation!--Susan

2005-09-21 Thread catatonya
Jen, Best wishes to you and everyone there who is dealing with this evacuation. I hope the storm weakens and doesn't cause any damage. :( Be safe. tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Susan!I have heard from Gloria and I'll tell you the same thing I told her...Ifeel extremely fortunate that I've

advice about feline leukemia positive cat

2005-09-21 Thread catatonya
Anyone that would like to contact this person for ideas or advice please do. :( tJessica Gullett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To: GaAnWelfare [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], Ellen Najjar [EMAIL PROTECTED]From: Jessica Gullett [EMAIL PROTECTED]Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 13:17:13 -0400Subject:

FeLV cats need home

2005-09-21 Thread Julie
I volunteer for a group in Mississippi that rescues feral and domesticated cats and does TNR or adopts them out. I am the main foster home because I have a really big basement. Yesterday, I had 5 foster cats test positive for FeLV. 2 adult females and 3 kittens. Luna, Princess, Mocha, Hershey,

Re: Vet Visit

2005-09-21 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
Dear Michelle I can totally relate to the blubbering wreck business. (That's why I avoided going back to vet for Caramel and Levi's ashes and had them sent to me instead--I knew what would happen minute I walked thru the vet's door.) So believe me you're not alone! It would have been more

Re: for Kerry: update on my battle

2005-09-21 Thread Kerry MacKenzie
Dear Hideyo I'm praying for Hannibal. I hopethat it'sjust some minor illness he has...hope he recovers quickly. I think it's so wonderful (but not surprising knowing the love and empathy you have for your furballs,Hideyo) that the little soul has grown to trust you totally. That's an amazing