Re: litterboxes

2005-11-28 Thread Lora
ROTFLMAO! Little dears my foot! More like little snots! :) Yep, I have a two (2) fur-kids who absolutely LOVE to piddle on plastic; especially plastic bags! It completely baffles me as to WHY they choose to pee on top of a plastic bag that is lying on the floor, but they do. So now, it is a

OT: FIV+ siamese wanted

2005-11-28 Thread TatorBunz
Hi all, I know some of you may be able to help this gal. She cross posted on my Siamese list for California. Please contact her directly if you can help her. Is there any one out there that has a fiv+ siamese cat under the age of 4. If so, please email me. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lynn Terrie

RE: Postive and Negative Cats?

2005-11-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message I would, however, knowingly expose a kitten, vaccinated or not. Tonya---just forbenefit of new members---you mean*not* expose, right. Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of catatonyaSent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 9:17

RE: o/t2 x feline behavior Qs

2005-11-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Trouble is, I'm honestly not so sure that is the casewith my Tiger. (It's not accompanied by purring--if it was I would prob worry less, even tho I know cats often purr when they pass away too.) Certainly he gets cuddles when he does it, chiefly because I've always thought

RE: o/t2 x feline behavior Qs

2005-11-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Thanks Belinda! Tiger's the only one that does it in our house (and only to me), and as he's the one with the emotional probs, I figured what AF said made sense---but even if were true in Tiger's case, it's clearly not the case for all cats :) I hope it does just mean he

RE: Pills and Vegetarianism (separate topics...lol)

2005-11-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: RE: Pills and Vegetarianism (separate topics...lol) Thanks veggiepugs---sorry, haven't found your actual moniker yet! It's interesting for me that we're having this ongoing discussion now as I just recently began getting involved with the Chicago vegan group. I wonder how we start a

RE: Pills and Vegetarianism (separate topics...lol)

2005-11-28 Thread gblane
Just wanted to add that I also LOVE Marvistavet... great resource. Gloria At 09:40 AM 11/28/2005, you wrote: ... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of veggiepugs Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 11:06 PM To:

RE: Pills and Vegetarianism (separate topics...lol)

2005-11-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Thanks Jenn---just saw this/your email. Yes, I'll rejoin. Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 12:23 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Pills and Vegetarianism (separate

OT: GLOW for the poor cheetah babies

2005-11-28 Thread Moermond, Barb
http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/africa/11/28/ethiopia.cheetahs.ap/index.html - Barb Moermond 608*266*3091 [EMAIL PROTECTED] - The fact that some geniuses were laughed at does not

RE: GLOW for the poor cheetah babies

2005-11-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message It's beyond heartbreaking. It makes you think about all the other poor animals who are still waiting, in most casesin vain,for that miracle to occur. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Moermond, BarbSent: Monday, November

Texas - FELV Seal Lynx Point Ragdoll needs home

2005-11-28 Thread Gloria Lane
Anybody in Texas that can take a gorgeous FELV Ragdoll? Gloria Begin forwarded message: From: MeLinda Hughes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: November 27, 2005 6:08:09 PM CST To: Gloria B. Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Re: Clinic Gloria: I am trying to place another FeLV+ female, a gorgeous

RE: Texas - FELV Seal Lynx Point Ragdoll needs home

2005-11-28 Thread Tracy Weese
Sometime Siamese Rescue can help. They adopted 2 out to me (I'm in WV) but others have found homes much closer, I think another list member also got at least one cat/kitten from them (w/FeLV). [Original Message] From: Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date:

RE: GLOW for the poor cheetah babies

2005-11-28 Thread Barb Moermond
I know and I cry just thinking about it and am made aware, yet again, how grateful I am to be in contact with each and every one of the members here and how much I really can do without "people" in general. There was a Frank and Ernest comic strip that I saved for years and years and it sums it up

RE: Texas - FELV Seal Lynx Point Ragdoll needs home

2005-11-28 Thread gblane
Thanks, Tracy, great idea! Gloria At 11:03 AM 11/28/2005, you wrote: Sometime Siamese Rescue can help. They adopted 2 out to me (I'm in WV) but others have found homes much closer, I think another list member also got at least one cat/kitten from them (w/FeLV). [Original Message] From:

Re: o/t2 x feline behavior Qs

2005-11-28 Thread Belinda Sauro
tip dys out ... of course I meant drys out :) -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com

Re: litterboxes

2005-11-28 Thread Nina
The image of you racing to retrieve errant bags is so funny! We do adjust, don't we? :) N Lora wrote: ROTFLMAO! Little dears my foot! More like little snots! :) Yep, I have a two (2) fur-kids who absolutely LOVE to piddle on plastic; especially plastic bags! It completely baffles me as to

RE: My dear Garfunkle's new departure

2005-11-28 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Hi, everyone, again thank you very much for all the prayers for Garfunkle. A miracle did happened after he was so close to death a couple of weeks ago, it was really a miracle and that Garfunkle's strong will power that made it happen (and all your prayers) so that he could come back for me so

Re: My dear Garfunkle's new departure

2005-11-28 Thread Lernermichelle
Hideyo, I am so, so sorry for you and Garfunkle. But what a miracle and blessing that Ginger is now eating. Michelle

RE: My dear Garfunkle's new departure

2005-11-28 Thread Susan Loesch
Hideyo, I'm so sorry that you've lost Garfunkle. I know every extra day you had with him wasa treasure.Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, everyone, again thank you very much for all the prayers forGarfunkle.A miracle did happened after he was so close to death a couple of weeksago, it

RE: My dear Garfunkle's new departure

2005-11-28 Thread Barb Moermond
Hideyo, I'm so glad you were able to be with him when he passed. You shared a special bond and I'm sure he's watching you from the Bridge.Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, everyone, again thank you very much for all the prayers forGarfunkle.A miracle did happened after he was so close

Re: Thank you

2005-11-28 Thread wendy
Sherry, Maizee Grace sounds so ADORABLE!!! I am so sorry you lost her. She will be dearly missed. I am finding comfort in picturing my lost baby doing the cute things he used to do. I'll sit on the couch and picture him strutting through the living room. Or on my chest when I'm going to

litter/Pills

2005-11-28 Thread veggiepugs
Has anyone heard of Cat Attract Litter? http://www.preciouscat.com/WebPages/catattract.html I just read about this on a kitty behavior page. The website owner swears by it. Not the manufacturer, a person with cats. lol. Patti I do happen to have a mortar and pestle. Yay! =) Rebecca

Re: My dear Garfunkle's new departure

2005-11-28 Thread Nina
Oh Hideyo, I know how much you love each and every one of your babies, and how special Garfunkle is to you. I've been thinking about you and have been wanting to call you for the past few days to see how things were going. Don't hold back the tears darling, Garfunkle understands. I think

Re: Felvtalk Digest, Vol 10, Issue 211

2005-11-28 Thread veggiepugs
Hey Kerry- veggiepugs = Rebecca...lol. Hey Kerry if you're interested in starting an online vegan group with me, we can make one on yahoo groups or you can join one of the many already there. http://linusnlucy.com/Food.html That's the page on my website with the photo and a discussion of

RE: My dear Garfunkle's new departure

2005-11-28 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Thanks, Nina.. I pretend to be strong.. but you know how messed up I am.. I am crying my tears out, Nina. I think that I gave something (homeopathic treatment) to him that did something bad to him.. because he went down right after that.. this is one of my what if... thing.. and I so regret it,

Re: My dear Garfunkle's new departure

2005-11-28 Thread Lernermichelle
In a message dated 11/28/2005 2:16:12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think that I gave something(homeopathic treatment) to him that did something bad to him.. becausehe went down right after that.. Hideyo, I do not think it is possible to harm with

OT: McCartney attacks China over fur

2005-11-28 Thread BONNIE J KALMBACH
not for the faint of heart ---BeginMessage--- BJ saw this story on BBC News Online and thought you should see it. ** Message ** I know it's almost impossible, but let's boycott Chineses goods. ** McCartney attacks China over fur ** Sir Paul McCartney vows not to perform in China after

Garfunkle

2005-11-28 Thread veggiepugs
Hideyo- I am sorry to hear about Garfunkle, but glad to know that you were granted that extra time with him to say your goodbyes and send him off to his new life. That was a very touching email. You sound like a very special person that Garfunkle and every one of your kitties is lucky to have.

RE: My dear Garfunkle's new departure

2005-11-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Dearest Hideyo You are being so brave, and here I am crying. You and your sweet Garfunkle have been through so much together--I'm so, so sorry, you and he had such a special bond, I can't believe his time came. You and he fought such a good fight, you really did. You have both been so brave. You

Re: Garfunkle

2005-11-28 Thread Kat
Dear Hideyo, I'm sooo sorry to hear this - there are no words really, so I'm sending cyber-hugs and prayers to you. You are such a good meowmie, please be gentle with yourself. Kat (Mew Jersey)

Re: My dear Garfunkle's new departure

2005-11-28 Thread Nina
Hideyo, You know my opinion on what ifs. Whatever we do that we think was detrimental, can be turned around on us. You gave Garfunkle something that you suspect did something bad to him, (I doubt it), but what if you hadn't tried whatever it was? Then right now you'd be thinking, Oh, if

Garfunkle

2005-11-28 Thread wendy
Hideyo, I am so sorry that you lost Garfunkle. I was so surprised to read your email today, and I thought back to when he was in such a dire situation not too long ago, and how he pulled out probably so that he could spend more time with you and probably to help you prepare for this, if that's

CLS Service for Monday 11/28/2005

2005-11-28 Thread Belinda Sauro
Hi All, It's been a hard week as we have lost some special furkids. My deepest sympathies to those who have lost a special furchild. Knowing they will go on and are always with us doesn't make it any easier to not have them physically with us. For those with furkids fighting illness,

Re: Lost my Lancelot - add to bridge list

2005-11-28 Thread Susan Loesch
Yes, my little Carla was feleuk positive. She and her 2 brothers and 1 sister were rescues from Little Rock Animal Services when they were babies. Carla was the only long-term survivor. She was solid black and such a little doll -- never got any bigger than maybe a 3 month old kitten. Skinny as a

Re: Lost my Lancelot - add to bridge list

2005-11-28 Thread Belinda Sauro
Susan, When did little Carla pass? -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com (affordable

Re: Lost my Lancelot - add to bridge list

2005-11-28 Thread Susan Loesch
About Oct. 15Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Susan,When did little Carla pass?-- BelindaHappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kitties ...http://www.bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittenshttp://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV Candle Light

RE: Garfunkle

2005-11-28 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Rebecca, thank you very much for your sweet email - I appreciate it so very much. When I felt that he might be getting ready to cross the bridge.. I cried and begged him not to go.. I said to him.. you can't leave me here without you, Garfunkle and I realized that it was selfish and cruel

RE: Garfunkle

2005-11-28 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Thank you so very much, Wendy.. I will write you back again after I talk to Jasmin (my AC).. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 12:45 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Garfunkle Hideyo, I am

RE: My dear Garfunkle's new departure

2005-11-28 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Thank you, Kerry very much - Additional couple of weeks that Garf gave to me was so special... now I was greedy. I wanted to more...He purred until the very last minute.. that was blessing.. he always likes to make me happy and takes care of me. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: My dear Garfunkle's new departure

2005-11-28 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Nina,, you are now making me cry more --- Thank you for everything you say... The only down side is having so many of animals is that.. I can't just keep crying.. I wanted to.. I wanted to be right besides Garfunkle after he passed, and kept holding him until I get tired of crying...but I

RE: My dear Garfunkle's new departure

2005-11-28 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Thank you also for mentioning about Ginger.. I cried when I saw her started gabbling the food.. it was another miracle probably Garfunkle... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 12:33 PM To:

Re: Lost my Lancelot - add to bridge list

2005-11-28 Thread Belinda Sauro
Ok, I have added her. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting web

Carla and Susan

2005-11-28 Thread Nina
Susan, I didn't realize it was you that lost your Carlita. Again, I'm so sorry. It's always hard, but when they continue to rebound again and again, we start to feel, maybe, just maybe this one will stay, this one is different. We have to live with that hope, to live otherwise is not truly

RE: McCartney attacks China over fur

2005-11-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Thanks for sending that on--I've sent it on to my friends. I plan to never knowingly buy anything Chinese again. Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of BONNIE J KALMBACH Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 1:28 PM To:

Re: McCartney attacks China over fur

2005-11-28 Thread Lernermichelle
Stuff made in China is also often made in sweat shops or prison labor camps, so it is generally a good idea not to buy China-made goods anyway and we always try to avoid it. It's hard to avoid, though-- it takes work! Everything seems to be made there. Michelle In a message dated

Re: Garfunkle

2005-11-28 Thread TenHouseCats
aw, hideyo, i'm so sorry that garfunkle had to leave. but i'm happy for both of you, that you had some really good memory-making time together before he left. i see him racing around at the bridge, big grin on his face, being all healthy and happy--and carrying all your love with him the

Re: GLOW for the poor cheetah babies

2005-11-28 Thread felv
We were fortunate to have troops in the area that CARED enough to help them! I guess it goes to show that not all soldiers are like the ones that were gunning down the dolphins that followed their ship (I think those were navy soldiers). They were gunning them with the big machine guns built

Re: Lost my Lancelot - add to bridge list

2005-11-28 Thread Susan Loesch
Thank you, Belinda.Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, I have added her.-- BelindaHappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kitties ...http://www.bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittenshttp://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV Candle Light

Animal Control hearing - Hideyo

2005-11-28 Thread Nina
Hideyo, I would be honored to write a testimonial to you and all your rescue efforts. I think it's an excellent idea to go to court with a stack of them to show the judge. Let us know where to send them, (do you have a PO Box?). Go over the posts and suggestions made when all this crap

Re: Carla and Susan

2005-11-28 Thread Susan Loesch
Thank you, Nina. She really was a cutie - probably ugly to people who didn't understand what a fight it was to live so long being born positive. But beautiful to me. She'd gotten over a URI and I'd have bet money on her having survived another crisis that night. I think she knew how much she was

Re: litter ~ Cat Attract

2005-11-28 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 11/28/05 1:54:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Has anyone heard of Cat Attract Litter? Good 'ole Dr. E. ~ Got turned on to that when the company graciously donated several 100 lbs. to shelter, and, since we don't use traditional litter, I got

RE: Animal Control hearing - Hideyo

2005-11-28 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Actually, criminal charges are based on the fact that I did not comply with getting rid of my cats when my permit was not approved, so it actually had nothing to do with a complaint. If I can get a permit, Greg says that it will go away eventually. But still.. nervous.. My address is 212

RE: Garfunkle

2005-11-28 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Oh.. MaryChristine.. I so understand what you mean. I just have a huge hole in my heart right now.. try to be positive, but feel so empty.. and am afraid of going home, finding out that he is not waiting for me like he used to.. Gosh I hate to go home and not being able to see him at places he

RE: Garfunkle

2005-11-28 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Thank you, Katy.. I like being a meowmie...cute.. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kat Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 12:37 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Garfunkle Dear Hideyo, I'm sooo sorry to hear this - there are no

RE: Garfunkle

2005-11-28 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Sorry,, I meant to write.. Kat..., Kat... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 1:57 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Garfunkle Thank you, Katy.. I like being a meowmie...cute..

RE: Animal Control hearing - Hideyo

2005-11-28 Thread Susan Loesch
Hideyeo - was the email I sent you enough or do you need me to re-write and actually mail. Happy to do if you need that. Just let me know.Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, criminal charges are based on the fact that I did not complywith getting rid of my cats when my permit was

Re: Carla and Susan

2005-11-28 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Susan,I am so sorry to hear about your sweet Carlita,she sounds like a wonderful baby.I too miss my Maizee Grace,I dread coming home ,because I know that beautiful little face won't be at the door to follow me around like a shadow.my thoughts are with you,my heart hurts with yours.Bless you

RE: My dear Garfunkle's new departure

2005-11-28 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Hideyo,I am so sorry about your loss,I SO know what you are going through,with the what ifs,just remember you loved him with all you had and that is exactly what he needed,now I need to convince myself of the same thing about my Maizee.You are all in my prayers. SherryHideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL

RE: Animal Control hearing - Hideyo

2005-11-28 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Thank you, Susan very much , I think it is just fine I have it in my file already. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Loesch Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 2:24 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Animal Control hearing - Hideyo

RE: Animal Control hearing - Hideyo

2005-11-28 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Hideyo-Goes without saying I will of course send you a glowing testimonial too. Gotta dash now, but I'll be in touch, love and hugs, Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo YamamotoSent: Monday, November

RE: Animal Control hearing - Hideyo

2005-11-28 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Title: Message Thank you, Kerry! From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 3:53 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Animal Control hearing - Hideyo Hideyo-Goes without saying I will

RE: Animal Control hearing - Hideyo

2005-11-28 Thread gblane
Hideyo, we're pulling for you. Let us know if we can help. Sending glowing good vibes for you! Gloria At 03:25 PM 11/28/2005, you wrote: Thank you, Susan very much , I think it is just fine – I have it in my file already. -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

Re: My dear Garfunkle's new departure

2005-11-28 Thread Terri Brown
I'm so sorry. You tried, and so did he. The love you had for each other will live forever. Big hugs to you. Goodnight, sweet Garfunkle... =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^=

Impossible

2005-11-28 Thread veggiepugs
Ok either I'm completely moronic or my cat is a superhero. I can NOT do any of the things suggested to give him a pill. I don't know what to do, I'm so frustrated I'm on the verge of tears. Tried crushing in food...he won't eat. Tried giving orally, he spit it out, scratched and bit me...tried

Re: Impossible

2005-11-28 Thread Terri Brown
He might need an injection. Can you do them yourself? If so, maybe your vet will fill the syringe for you and you can inject him without you having to take him out of the house Just a thought. Lurker Terri in NJ - Original Message - From: veggiepugs To:

Re: Impossible

2005-11-28 Thread TenHouseCats
i always try to get meds in injectible form whenever possible. i used to think i'd never be able to do it, but after the agony and trauma of trying to pill the little darlings, and seeing them not bat an eyelash (so to speak) for shots, well. good luck! working at the sanctuary, where i'd

Re: Impossible

2005-11-28 Thread Dudes
Aw, Rebecca, I wish I was there to help you hold him! That Metranidazole is so bitter! Cats are so agile and lithe, able to twist and kick so fast. Even when they don't feel well. It sounds like you really tried your hardest. Perhaps the vet will find another way to help you help him. And

Re: Impossible

2005-11-28 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I sympathize. I like the injection idea. Also might try - if it's crushable, crush it fine, mix into 1cc turkey juice (from a can of turkey), use a 3cc oral syringe. Gloria - Original Message - From: veggiepugs [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday,

Re: Garfunkle

2005-11-28 Thread Dudes
Hideyo, I'm sorry, too. I can't even imagine how hard it must be for you to lose Garfunkle. I know he brought you a lot of love. I hope you always feel him near you. Peace and comfort, Sandy

Sigh...

2005-11-28 Thread veggiepugs
Thank you everyone for your replies to my cries! lol. I was really upset. I'm so upset that he's sick and doesn't feel well, but won't take the pill. I tried explaining it to him, and told him how sorry I was...he ran away a few times and then when he was comfortable again he let me come back