RE: OT: Prayer for Philmore

2006-03-29 Thread cindy reasoner
Oh, I am so sorry to hear about poor Philmore. I will be praying for him. Cindy --- Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I wanted to ask if I could ask for your prayer for my friend's cat, Philmore who is not doing too well. Philmore has had a big tumor under his jaw for the

Re: Ember

2006-03-29 Thread cindy reasoner
I know what you mean about having to isolate one of your cats. I found out my Smokey was felv+ after he had been around a few of my other cats. He had been hanging around our house and the neighbor's across the street. I just knew 1 day I would come home and find where he had been hit by a car.

RE: OT: Prayer for Philmore

2006-03-29 Thread wendy
I'll pray for Philmore and his guardian. Poor little pumpkin. :) Wendy --- Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I wanted to ask if I could ask for your prayer for my friend's cat, Philmore who is not doing too well. Philmore has had a big tumor under his jaw for the past several

RE: OT: Prayer for Philmore

2006-03-29 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Thank you, Wendy. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 9:01 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: OT: Prayer for Philmore I'll pray for Philmore and his guardian. Poor little pumpkin. :) Wendy

Re: OT: help-removing carpet due to kitty urine

2006-03-29 Thread wendy
Thanks for the info! :) Wendy --- Lewis Faye [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree with Sheila. I had the same problem with actual hardwood. With multiple pets, tile is one of the better options. The problem is you must always clean up immediately. My previous dog with liver issues urinated

Pics of Maizee Grace

2006-03-29 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Hi all I just made this so I could show off my beautiful girl,i cried a bit but I would love for everyone to see what a beauty she was. http://photos.yahoo.com/sherrydj88 Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1/min.

Re: I adopted a new kitty; looks just like Cricket

2006-03-29 Thread Nina
Wendy, Yea, I've heard of that too. They have a name for it, but I can't remember what it's called, and because the life of spirit doesn't have the same time constraints as our world, it doesn't matter if the host body was born before the reincarnated soul passed. If you want to hear

How's Bailey?

2006-03-29 Thread Nina
Belinda, We haven't heard an update from you in a while about Bailey. How is he doing? Nina

Re: Pics of Maizee Grace

2006-03-29 Thread wendy
Hey Sherry, Maizee Grace looks adorable!!! I think the last picture is my favorite, the way she is looking at you. It's no wonder you miss her terribly. I sleep with Cricket's pic by my bed, and some nights, I sleep with it in my arms. I know, it sounds dorky, but it gives me comfort. :)

Re: I adopted a new kitty; looks just like Cricket

2006-03-29 Thread wendy
Thanks for your kind words Nina. I am watching her closely to see if she's anything like Cricket, and also, so I can give her a good name. She went into heat yesterday, which of course Cricket never did, so she's acting a bit strange. I hope heat doesn't last long. I haven't been around a cat

Re: Pics of Maizee Grace

2006-03-29 Thread Nina
OMG Sherry! She's so beautiful! What a stunner and you can see from the photos what a personality she is. She was indeed special in every way. Nina Sherry DeHaan wrote: Hi all I just made this so I could show off my beautiful girl,i cried a bit but I would love for everyone to see what a

Re: Prayers needed Walter and Demetri

2006-03-29 Thread Nina
Sherry, What's going on with Demetri and Walter? Nina Sherry DeHaan wrote: Hi all,just need a few prayers for a couple of our Sanctuary kitties.Walter is an older guy with failing kidneys but no other diseases.And my sweet Demetri is a felv+ boy,who I have become attached to,his

Re: I adopted a new kitty; looks just like Cricket

2006-03-29 Thread Nina
You'll have to keep a close eye on her if she's in season :) ! I can't remember how long their heat cycle lasts, I know dogs stay in heat 2-3 weeks. Get yourself some earplugs and don't let her get out to look for a boyfriend! Nina wendy wrote: Thanks for your kind words Nina. I am

Re: Pics of Maizee Grace

2006-03-29 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Wendy if you are dorky than I am the queen of dorks.The little lamb that was her baby,is always either on or next to my pillow. :) she used to purr so loud and beautiful when she would make happy feet with her babywendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Sherry,Maizee Grace looks adorable!!! I think

Re: Pics of Maizee Grace

2006-03-29 Thread wendy
LOLOLOL Sherry, you are making me laugh...make happy feet? I love that! :) Wendy --- Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wendy if you are dorky than I am the queen of dorks.The little lamb that was her baby,is always either on or next to my pillow. :) she used to purr so loud and

OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-29 Thread Nina
Hello Everyone, It seems to be one of those weeks when our friends kitties turn up sick without explanation. You guys might remember the kind man, AJ, I met outside my specialty clinic. He was crying in the parking lot and told me he had just lost a kitty and had no one to share his grief

Re: Pics of Maizee Grace

2006-03-29 Thread Sherry DeHaan
some people call it making biscuits,making bread I like happy feet.lol I am glad it made you laugh. :)wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LOLOLOLSherry, you are making me laugh...make happy feet? Ilove that! :)Wendy--- Sherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: Wendy if you are dorky than I am the queen

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-29 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Prayers for Pepper coming his way..Poor thingNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Everyone,It seems to be one of those weeks when our friends kitties turn up sick without explanation. You guys might remember the kind man, AJ, I met outside my specialty clinic. He was crying in the parking lot and

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-29 Thread wendy
AJ and Pepper going on my prayer list. Please keep us posted. Hopefully they will figure out the problem soon and she'll start eating. :) Wendy --- Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Everyone, It seems to be one of those weeks when our friends kitties turn up sick without explanation.

Re: Pics of Maizee Grace

2006-03-29 Thread wendy
my new kitty who just went into heat is making happy butt right now --- Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: some people call it making biscuits,making bread I like happy feet.lol I am glad it made you laugh. :) wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LOLOLOL Sherry, you are making me

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-29 Thread Nina
Thank you Sherry and Wendy. N wendy wrote: AJ and Pepper going on my prayer list. Please keep us posted. Hopefully they will figure out the problem soon and she'll start eating. :) Wendy

Re: Pics Of Maizee Grace

2006-03-29 Thread Precious Pets, Almost Home
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Re: Pics of Maizee Grace

2006-03-29 Thread BONNIE J KALMBACH
Great pictures! eschew anthropocentrism - Original Message - From: Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 11:51 am Subject: Pics of Maizee Grace To: Felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Hi all I just made this so I could show off my beautiful girl,i cried a

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-29 Thread cindy reasoner
I will be praying for Pepper AJ. Cindy --- Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Everyone, It seems to be one of those weeks when our friends kitties turn up sick without explanation. You guys might remember the kind man, AJ, I met outside my specialty clinic. He was crying in the

internet chat with RIchard Pitcairn, DVM PhD 9ET March 30

2006-03-29 Thread TenHouseCats
PLEASE CROSSPOST! you're all welcome to attend the open chat with Dr Pitcairn, author of Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Catstomorrow night. The link has info on where and when and how to access the chat; i'll be therein my alternate identity as PHCatByte, butcan

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-29 Thread Nina
Thank you Cindy. cindy reasoner wrote: I will be praying for Pepper AJ. Cindy

Re: Pics of Maizee Grace

2006-03-29 Thread Terri Brown
She's beautiful. She reminds me of my RuthieGirl. =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, Dori and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My Personal Page:

Re: Pics of Maizee Grace

2006-03-29 Thread Terri Brown
kneading the dough? I've got two that think I'm their personal dough machine. Terri B in NJ =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, Dori and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos!

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-29 Thread Nina
Thanks Terri, poor AJ says he's afraid to visit her because he might break down sobbing and he's afraid it will stress her out :( . N Terri Brown wrote: coming your way. no advice though. =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, Dori and 6

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-29 Thread Terri Brown
Then I will pray for AJ specifically, that he be given the strength to bear this. I will lift him up at Mass tonight. Terri - Original Message - From: Nina To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 4:46 PM Subject: Re: OT - Prayers/answers

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-29 Thread Nina
Oh thank you Terri. He's such a kind hearted man and he needs our prayers. He cares for his elderly schizophrenic mother because he can't afford other alternatives care. He's become quite embittered against humans for the most part, but he loves his rescues and is willing to sell all he owns

Re: Pics Of Maizee Grace

2006-03-29 Thread Lance
Great pics of a beautiful girl. She looks as if she was a very endearing kitty. Thank you for sharing. Lance

Fwd: a petwarmer: Every Cat is Special

2006-03-29 Thread Becca DuBose
Hello all,I just had to share this story. I've trimmed to save bandwidth but subscription info remains at the bottom.BeccaPetwarmers [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 22:19:39 -0500Subject: a petwarmer: Every Cat is SpecialFrom: Petwarmers [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Pics of my Fiv boys Rafferty and CousCous

2006-03-29 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Here are my handsome boys.. http://photos.yahoo.com/sherrydj88 New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big.

Special story about how special this FeLV+ in particular and all cats in general are ... enjoy

2006-03-29 Thread Belinda Sauro
EVERY CAT IS SPECIAL by Larry McCarley That particular night we were not sure what we had seen, or indeed if we had seen anything. At first he seemed more shadow than substance, allowing us only the occasional glimpse. But there definitely was something out there, and that something

Re: Pics of Maizee Grace

2006-03-29 Thread Chris Behnke
What a precious little girl! She is adorable! - Original Message - From: Sherry DeHaan To: Felvtalk Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 12:51 PM Subject: Pics of Maizee Grace Hi all I just made this so I could show off my beautiful girl,i cried a bit but I

Re: Malachi

2006-03-29 Thread catatonya
I'm sorry Sherry.tonyaSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Could you add Malachi to the CLS list? He passed away Friday,he was a hurricane Katrina kitty that we only had 2 weeks at the sanctuary.He was the sweetest blach kitty.He had felv.He survived that aweful hurricane then being

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-29 Thread Becca DuBose
Is he absolutely sure about not visiting her?BeccaNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh thank you Terri. He's such a kind hearted man and he needs our prayers. He cares for his elderly schizophrenic mother because he can't afford other alternatives care. He's become quite embittered against

Re: I adopted a new kitty; looks just like Cricket

2006-03-29 Thread Marylyn
Suggestions: First try Rescue Remedy on her (put it in her water). Are you sure she is in heat? Dixie Louise (heat is not an option) has gone thru periods of howling like she was in heat when males came by. Feliway may help if this is the problem. Second: Ask her what she would like her

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-29 Thread Marylyn
He needs to visit her even if he breaks down. I sat with several critters, openly crying my eyes out. They understand the tears. TheyDO NOT understand being abandoned at a strange place and that is exactly how they feel. They can lose the will to live. Please beg him to see her and hold her

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-29 Thread PEC2851
Oh Nina~ How sad... I will keep AJ Pepper in my prayers. Please update as soon as you have news. Have you considered visiting Pepper??? Maybe that would give AJ a little moresupport and reassurance. (??) Note: The gentlemen who adopted Taylor IS going to keep her. I am having "soft paws"

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-29 Thread Marylyn
Again, this will not stress her out. His absence will. I know that is hard for him and maybe having someone go with him will help but itis vital that he go and hold Pepper. And express his love for the cat. This is also very important for him. Later he will feel rotten because he didn't.

Re: Pics of Maizee Grace

2006-03-29 Thread PEC2851
Sherry~ Your pictures ofMaizee Grace are absolutely beautiful!! And, your boys are quite handsome!! Lucky boys to have you Sherry. Thanks for sharing your pictures with us. And, thanks for all the love you are giving to your shelter friends. It's so good to know that they have a caring and

Re: Pics of my Fiv boys Rafferty and CousCous

2006-03-29 Thread Terri Brown
VERY handsome!!! T - Original Message - From: Sherry DeHaan To: Felvtalk Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 6:30 PM Subject: Pics of my Fiv boys Rafferty and CousCous Here are my handsome boys.. http://photos.yahoo.com/sherrydj88 New Yahoo!

Re: Malachi

2006-03-29 Thread Terri Brown
Goodnight, sweet Malachi... =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, Dori and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My Personal Page:

KATIE

2006-03-29 Thread sharon MISTIC
I just got back from the vet, they found fluid that was pressing on her esophagus, making it hard for her to swallow. Now they see a mass in one of her lymphglands, and I am waiting for results of the tests. If she has lymphoma, they suggest chemotherapy treatment. If she also has FeLV,

New arrival

2006-03-29 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
With my last felv passing in 2003 I now have a new arrival. Bobby cat was pulled from a tiny kill shelter here in Texas tested positive then did the IFA and was confirmed felv positive. prayers for a long life with me from all you guys will help So I better stop lurking and start paying

Re: KATIE

2006-03-29 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Sharon,my Maizee had a large lymphoma crushing her airway that made it hard for her to swallow,then3 daysafter 1 treatment of chemo she was breathing and eating normally.She too had felv.I did my best for 6 months before she got really bad and I had to say good-bye.sharon MISTIC [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-29 Thread Nina
I'll ask him again. He may be more able to handle it now that they've found something, (the enlarged lymph nodes). He seems a bit more optomistic. Here's the latest from AJ about Pepper: They said a little while ago that the ultrasound showed enlarged lymph nodes in her gut. Liver looks

RE: KATIE

2006-03-29 Thread Lance
Sharon,The word seems to be that cats can take chemo better than humans. Higher tolerance to it, apparently. I am definitely not a vet, and I've only been reading for a few weeks... my scant research seems to indicate that chemo would be fine to do with interferon or some other FeLV treatment.

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-29 Thread Nina
Patti and Marylyn, That's a good idea about offering to go with him for support. I'll call him and urge him to go see her, I know you're right, she needs to know he hasn't abandoned her. I don't think he's considered that, it would make him feel terrible to think he might cause her added

Re: OT: help-removing carpet due to kitty urine

2006-03-29 Thread catatonya
Wendy,I went with tile and I love it I have one with the colors of urine, poop, litter, hairballs, etc... all kind of intermingled. Nothing shows! It's not that cold either (but I live in Georgia). Still if it's cold I put on some socks or slippers or whatever.I like it because

Re: Pics of my Fiv boys Rafferty and CousCous

2006-03-29 Thread Lance
Definitely some nice looking kitties. Thank you for sharing, and for helping wonderful cats to have better lives than they might have. Lance

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-29 Thread Becca DuBose
It is one month and 1 day since my little Paassht became an angel. My heart is raw from losing her and in many ways the experience is still fresh. I think he will be OK once he is with her and is past the initial shock. The desire not to upset her will help him regain his composure so that

Re: New arrival

2006-03-29 Thread Lance
Sounds like Bobby cat has found a good home. I'll join you in praying that he'll be with you for a long, long time. Lance

Re: New arrival

2006-03-29 Thread TenHouseCats
a---welcome to the family, bobby! On 3/29/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With my last felv passing in 2003 I now have a new arrival. Bobby cat was pulled from a tiny kill shelter here in Texas tested positive then did the IFA and was confirmed felv positive. prayers for

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-29 Thread Marylyn
Ask him how he would feel if he was put in a hospital, against his will, and people did lots of awful things to him without explaining them and no one gave a Damn. Pepper really needs his person. He is giving enough to care for his mother. That takes so much strength. He has it. He just

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-29 Thread Marylyn
And if he is not Pepper will understand. Cats are amazing when it comes to accepting people. It is a shame we can't accept them--or even other people-- with such openness. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures

Re: a little help with litter training the new cat

2006-03-29 Thread JENI RECA
Hi Thanks for all the suggestions. We added another litter pan and changed the litter and also dewormed him. took Yodel to the vet the other day and he says he looks good and everything is well with him. He hasn't pooed in the tub or on top of my husbands coat so far, thank god...I am also

Re: New arrival--Moon Pie

2006-03-29 Thread jenmeyer
Karen--please, please, please let me know if you need transport for Moon Pie! I haven't heard anything and am beginning to worry! :( Jen But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I

Re: I adopted a new kitty; looks just like Cricket

2006-03-29 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 3/29/06 1:02:43 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well, I finally went back to the shelter yesterday morning, while my dogs were being snip-snipped at the vets, and adopted that little black kitty that stole my heart weekend before last.

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-29 Thread Nina
Marylyn, Becca and Patti, I called him immediately after reading your posts and realizing how important it would be to Pepper. We were right, he wasn't thinking of it from Pepper's point of view. It didn't take all that much convincing. He said he was going tonight. Thank you very much for

Re: KATIE

2006-03-29 Thread Nina
Sharon, Prayers and good wishes for you and your kitty. I'm glad you've found another vet that you that cares enough to suggest chemo. Felv causes our kitties immune systems to be compromised and they more readily succumb to other diseases like cancer. Usually treatment for a pos is the same

Re: KATIE

2006-03-29 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Sharon Lots of healing prayer coming your way from Texas ! Karen

Re: Pics of my Fiv boys Rafferty and CousCous

2006-03-29 Thread Sheila208
Just Beautiful all Maizee Grace, Rafferty Couscous.

Re: New arrival--Moon Pie

2006-03-29 Thread FORGETMENOTPETS
Jen, I had a house fire.(dryer in the laundry room) car broke down twice...deal on the new house went sour and I wanted to wait for the results of the IFA on Bobby I will email her tonight to reschedule for moon pie. She wants to deliver him so she can do the home check. (funny to

Re: New arrival--Moon Pie

2006-03-29 Thread Nina
Karen, It's nice to know that Moon Pie is in the hands of someone that cares. You've had your share of minor catastrophes, hopefully that means it will be smooth sailing for a while! N [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jen, I had a house fire.(dryer in the laundry room) car

Re: Pics of Maizee Grace

2006-03-29 Thread Marissa
Sherry your Maizee Grace is just adorable! That face! So sad she had to leave you so soon. Thanks for sharing the pictures. I know it helps to look at them and to share them. Thursday marks the four week since I lost my Jake. I treasure all the picutes I took of him! Marissa On 3/29/06, [EMAIL

Re: How's Bailey Other Stuff some of it OT?

2006-03-29 Thread Belinda Sauro
Hi Nina All, Bailey is doing better his bloodwork continues to be good, just did one yesterday and his HCT is at 41%. he is still lethargic but I've been weaning him to a lower dose of pred and now he is getting 10mgs, down from 20mgs two and a half weeks ago, and next week we go to

Re: OT - Prayers/answers needed for Pepper

2006-03-29 Thread Belinda Sauro
Nina, Have they looked for a blockage or maybe AJ ate something that is wrapped around her intestines?? -- 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