Re: [Felvtalk] Hunters factory farmers

2011-09-13 Thread Lorrie
On 09-12, MaiMaiPG wrote: Yupbut feel a lot better about hunters who kill for food than for factory farmers. Very true. Both kinds are detestable On Sep 12, 2011, at 3:07 PM, dlg...@windstream.net dlg...@windstream.net wrote: I would have to be very hungry before I could look

Re: [Felvtalk] Hunters

2011-09-12 Thread Lorrie
head hunter shot his buddy instead of the deer!! Lorrie On 09-12, Natalie wrote: What really pisses me off when those damned hunters refer to themselves, and are referred to as the only real conservationists...what a joke! ___ Felvtalk mailing

Re: [Felvtalk] Living forever

2011-09-10 Thread Lorrie
, their dispositions, who hates who :-) as well as their health records. This will help a lot when the time comes, and my son is also very familiar with each of my cats. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman

Re: [Felvtalk] Living forever :-)

2011-09-10 Thread Lorrie
On 09-09, Natalie wrote: Isn't that in Florida? All little houses; but how does one keep track of them out there, and so many, how can he know who's sick? Don't they get out? Is it all fenced in? I had so many questions when I saw the video Man builds cat-sized village for homeless

Re: [Felvtalk] Being Allergic

2011-09-10 Thread Lorrie
On 09-09, MaiMaiPG wrote: I can hear all the justifications...she wouldn't want...they aren't happy...we just can't...we are allergic (suddenly)... Isn't it amazing how everyone suddenly becomes allergic when asked to take a homeless cat or kitten!

Re: [Felvtalk] Living forever :-)

2011-09-09 Thread Lorrie
On 09-08, MaiMaiPG wrote: I have a close friend who is as much an animal lover as I am who will handle it. It would be a great comfort to have a friend like that. Lucky you! ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Living forever :-)

2011-09-09 Thread Lorrie
the expression. There are only about 8 active members and they all love dogs. Cats are totally ignored. I joined years ago, but dropped out when I found out how little help they give cats. Lorrie Bonnie Hogue ho...@sonic.net wrote: If money isn't the problem, why not contact the Humane

Re: [Felvtalk] Living forever :-)

2011-09-09 Thread Lorrie
the money. I am not wealthy, just comfortable from a small inheritance my parents left me. I have to be careful with my money, but I have enough saved up for the care of my cats. It's the person who will care for them that's my huge concern. Lorrie

Re: [Felvtalk] Living forever :-)

2011-09-09 Thread Lorrie
, in the winter we get LOTS of snow. Anyway, regardless of whether we ever meet, thanks for giving me some hope for the future of my kitty kats. BTW, Maureen, my cats like strange people, I'm pretty damn strange myself :-). Lorrie On 09-09, Maureen Olvey wrote: See Lorrie - now everything has

Re: [Felvtalk] Living forever :-)

2011-09-08 Thread Lorrie
per cat. Do any of you have any ideas what I can do? Lorrie in eastern WV almost to the Maryland border ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccinating for FIV

2011-09-08 Thread Lorrie
I have always heard not to vaccinate for FIV, only FelV. Not only is the FIV vaccination questionable, but the cat will forever test positive for FIV just because of the vaccination. On 09-07, katskat1 wrote: Again, a large number of the people posting on this site MIX positives and negatives

Re: [Felvtalk] Living forever :-)

2011-09-08 Thread Lorrie
I have provided for my cats in my will too. There is plenty of money for their care, but WHO WILL TAKE CARE OF THEM? With 15 cats this is the problem. Not the money. . On 09-08, MaiMaiPG wrote: I've provided for the care of my critters (dogs and cats and whatever may show up) in

Re: [Felvtalk] Living forever :-)

2011-09-08 Thread Lorrie
cat flaps. It is also in the woods on several acres with no traffic. It is a paradise for my cats, and I just wish someone could let them continue the happy life they know and love. I will not go to my grave and be at peace until I know my babies are taken care of. Lorrie On Sep 8, 2011, at 8

[Felvtalk] Renters

2011-08-29 Thread Lorrie
. Ironically, my parents were not animal people, and I often wonder how they'd feel about the way I'm spending the interest from my inheritance. Lorrie Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: Well, you could enforce the no-flea rule by insisting that the dog is treated with proof. You could

Re: [Felvtalk] Declawed on 4 paws

2011-08-28 Thread Lorrie
I've heard people proudly announce that their cats are only declawed in the front, and they usually do see proud of it. Even prouder if they've mutilated the poor cat on all four feet!! Declawing is cruel and agonizing for the cat and I'd like to take these people and put each finger on a

Re: [Felvtalk] Time out for a giggle....

2011-08-27 Thread Lorrie
Thanks for the laugh. If I ever lose my sense of humor I'm done for! On 08-26, Lynda Wilson wrote: Natalie, I have not had a laugh like that in a long time!!! Thanks so much for sharing. You are way too funny girl! I love your sense of humor. Gotta have it to keep your sanity,

Re: [Felvtalk] Hurricane

2011-08-27 Thread Lorrie
Good for you. There is no way I'd ever abandon my cats, but the problem is I have 15 cats, and a small Suzuki compact car, so I'd have to rent or buy a van, which I'd definitely do. Lorrie On 08-26, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: Since Katrina, I have been accumulating carriers (have 7 cats

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-08-27 Thread Lorrie
a horrible flea infestation. The fleas got so bad they gravitated downstairs to my cat shelter and it was just horrible. Lorrie On 08-26, Natalie wrote: There are also some apartments that allow cats ONLY if they are declawed...I guess they prefer taking their chances of those

Re: [Felvtalk] Declawing

2011-08-27 Thread Lorrie
Thanks for this Natalie People need to know how HORRIBLE this declaw surgery is. Please send us the article you mentioned. Lorrie On 08-26, Natalie wrote: I would seriously consider declawing very, very seriously- it is the most devastating thing for a cat. Knowing what I do

Re: [Felvtalk] FelV Tests

2011-08-26 Thread Lorrie
Our vet clinic uses these tests and I questioned them about it. They guarantee they are fine, and I've had at least 5 cats test negative on them, but I've heard too many bad reports of these FelV, FIV and Heartworm tests to have any confidence in them. Lorrie On 08-26, Marcia Baronda wrote

Re: [Felvtalk] Hurricane

2011-08-26 Thread Lorrie
. I worry just as much about the pets left behind when their humans evacuate. My first thoughts are always for the animals, but thankfully my cats are safe. We are in the eastern mountains right on the border of western Maryland at 3,000 elevation. Lorrie

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccinations

2011-08-26 Thread Lorrie
here, and only vets can give the injections. Once they are vaccinated I do not repeat vaccinations annually, and I just ignore the postcards I get saying it's time to vaccinate again. Lorrie On 08-26, Natalie wrote: Anyone who uses Petsmart's veterinary plan should be aware that they pump

Re: [Felvtalk] Seed Ticks?

2011-08-25 Thread Lorrie
What are seed ticks? I know about the big dog ticks and the tiny deer ticks. The deer ticks are very small, so are these what you call seed ticks? On 08-25, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: It is now August an boy do we have seed ticks all over the place. I had been using Revolution on my

Re: [Felvtalk] Blind, declawed cat

2011-08-25 Thread Lorrie
OMG, that poor baby. How could anyone be that cruel. On 08-24, Natalie wrote: We just got a 9-yr old blind and declawed cat, and healthy - poor thing was stumbling around in a neighborhood, and only after about 2 weeks it was determined that he cannot see. Nobody was

[Felvtalk] Farm animals

2011-08-24 Thread Lorrie
I could join you on your soapbox. I think the cruelty and inhumane treatment farm animals get is absolutely horrendous. Lorrie On 08-24, Marcia Baronda wrote: I think that only one of Cargills slaughter houses uses her methods. And Temple said in one of her books that she felt bad

Re: [Felvtalk] Fletch

2011-08-24 Thread Lorrie
?? I think being blind would be terribly frightening for him until he adjusted to it. Also being in pain and sick would make him irritable. Can he be in a quiet room by himself for awhile? Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Being blunt

2011-08-24 Thread Lorrie
On 08-24, Natalie wrote: Welcome to 70 - I'll be 71 in December! Great age, isn't it? It's great to know quite a few of you are in your 60's or 70's. Now I don't feel quite so bad being 78. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] The older I get.........

2011-08-23 Thread Lorrie
Right on Maureen.. I don't mince words with people anymore. I tell it like it is. Lorrie On 08-23, Maureen Olvey wrote: The older I get the less I feel the need to be tactful. That's probably good and bad. Good for me cause I don't hold things in and don't let

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat friends

2011-08-23 Thread Lorrie
our love for cats. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Being blunt

2011-08-23 Thread Lorrie
exactly what I think of them if they are irresponsible or unkind to animals. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Turning 80

2011-08-23 Thread Lorrie
On 08-23, Natalie wrote: YES - age is great! I can hardly wait to be 80 and more, then I'll really be able to get away with more, like Sophia on Golden Girls I've got two more years before I turn 80, but I'm not waiting I'm already telling people exactly what I think! Lorrie

Re: [Felvtalk] My 1 year old just diagnosed

2011-08-22 Thread Lorrie
How terribly upsetting for you Marcia, but very often other cats in the household do not contract the FelV virus in spite of not having been vaccinated. Lorrie On 08-21, Marcia Baronda wrote: Hi everyone! My one year old sweet litle boy was just diagnosed. I have a million questions

Re: [Felvtalk] Feathers or a brush

2011-08-14 Thread Lorrie
The idea of the long handled bath brush is so you can pet the cat with no danger of getting bitten or clawed. You were brave to leave your hand in there unless you had on a glove :-) Lorrie On 08-13, Bonnie Hogue wrote: Wow, what a terrific idea! I just put more bedding in with Hemy because

Re: [Felvtalk] Pet Screen

2011-08-13 Thread Lorrie
, none of my 15 cats have torn it. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Feathers or a brush

2011-08-13 Thread Lorrie
I use feathers or a long handled bath brush to win over a shy or feral cat. I've had them simply melt at the touch, and soon become very affectionate. Lorrie On 08-13, Natalie wrote: Have you tried playing with her? I always collect goose feathers when they molt and tape on or two

Re: [Felvtalk] No Good Rotten People!

2011-08-06 Thread Lorrie
Peggy, Shelter workers hear so many phoney reasons why people have brought in animals that they get very cynical and bitter. In your case you were helping the Husky, but they didn't know that. Lorrie On 08-05, Peggy Verdonck wrote: I totally agree, but another side of the story...I got

Re: [Felvtalk] Rescue people

2011-08-06 Thread Lorrie
, as well un-neutered males who spray and fight. The worst thing they do is tape up kittens in cardboard boxes and leave them out in front of my building when no one is there. Thankfully we find them on time. Lorrie On 08-05, Kelley Saveika wrote: I do rescue and have for years, and the people

Re: [Felvtalk] No Good Rotten People!

2011-08-06 Thread Lorrie
On 08-05, Joslin Potter wrote: I don't get that either, I have a friend of a friend who is looking to get rid of her 12 yr old cats becuase they are having a baby and she just can't take that chance of the cats smothering the child. What a crock that is. I have three grown children, and

Re: [Felvtalk] No Good Rotten People!

2011-08-06 Thread Lorrie
or dog as a lifetime commitment. Instead they are just things to be disposed of when they get sick, or grow up, or when you move! Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Felvtalk] Saving bees

2011-08-06 Thread Lorrie
regardless of whether it's a pet or another little creature who also wants to live. Lorrie On 08-06, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: I put out saucers of sugar water for the bees and wasps so they will leave the hummingbird feeders alone. They were so crowded that some were landing on top of others

Re: [Felvtalk] Moving Critters in the road

2011-08-06 Thread Lorrie
You are so right We are a throw away nation and our pets are tossed out like so much garbage! BTW, I stop and move turtles or snakes out of the road too. Lorrie On 08-06, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: tHAT IS WHY OUR NATION IS IN THE SHAPE IT'S IN. tHE ECONOMY IS BASED

Re: [Felvtalk] No Good Rotten People!

2011-08-05 Thread Lorrie
On 08-04, Natalie wrote: I hate people (except us)do you know how cowardly and cruel people are? They bring their cats/dogs to surrender at a shelter and claim that they are strays...a 14-yr old cat was just brought to a NY shelter, healthy but with a slight sniffle - how can anyone do

Re: [Felvtalk] No Good Rotten People!

2011-08-05 Thread Lorrie
. Lorrie On 08-05, Kelley Saveika wrote: Wow, this used to be a really kind, supportive, positive list. It makes me sad to see that it doesn't seem to be any more. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman

Re: [Felvtalk] doubts on two FeLV positive kitties

2011-08-04 Thread Lorrie
I never saw the mother. They were born to a feral cat, but I assume the mother must have been positive. On 08-03, Natalie wrote: Was the mother positive? Could they have acquired the virus AFTER being born to a negative mother? Four years ago I had a litter of rescued kittens and all but

Re: [Felvtalk] doubts on two FeLV positive kitties

2011-08-03 Thread Lorrie
with all his positive litter mates. Lorrie On 08-03, Lynda Wilson wrote: Great analogy, Maureen and it makes sense :) I guess my cat, Sugar, must have cleared the virus since he was exposed to it 24/7 for 6 mos. They bit one another playing, ate/drank out of the same bowls, and shared

Re: [Felvtalk] Intro New Cat Quick Style

2011-07-30 Thread Lorrie
the biopsy results show. I hope she is FelV neg. and the biopsy is benign. Lorrie On 07-29, Bonnie Hogue wrote: Hi Everyone Life can be stressful sometimes. My aunt is going into assisted living (suddenly) and I'm taking her cat. I took my mom's cat, Lucky, last Fall, and he's become

Re: [Felvtalk] Cats provided for upon death

2011-07-30 Thread Lorrie
, but they have a bunch of cats of their own, and my cat loving friends are few and far between. We have discussed this on the list before, and sadly I am no closer to finding the answer? Ideally I want someone to move into our house to care for them, but there again WHO? Lorrie On Jul

Re: [Felvtalk] Off topic - for those interested: Fracking/Earthquakes in Arkansas

2011-07-29 Thread Lorrie
Wow, Lynda, that is scary!! I feel for you having to move because of those gas wells. As I wrote to the group a few weeks ago, we also had to leave our home because of gas wells! Lorrie On 07-29, Lynda Wilson wrote: Natalie, It makes sense to me and I'm no expert. We had some here at DFW

Re: [Felvtalk] FDA fooling with supplements and foods

2011-07-26 Thread Lorrie
Natalie, I hope everyone in the group appreciates this off topic information as much as I do. I agree with you 100% on all of this. You and I could both spend a lot of time up on our soap box. Thanks.. Lorrie On 07-26, Natalie wrote: Dear Reader, Let go of that stem and back

Re: [Felvtalk] OT Gas driling

2011-07-17 Thread Lorrie
them! Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

[Felvtalk] OT Gas driling

2011-07-17 Thread Lorrie
On 07-17, Natalie wrote: You must have some proof of it, pictures, affidavits, sale of your house for less, etc.? We had pictures of the mess it made. Trees down, road torn up, etc. but these gas companies have lawyers on retainer to fight their battles, and we were advised we'd probably

Re: [Felvtalk] Was, Sunscreens increase skin cancer...Now gas drilling

2011-07-16 Thread Lorrie
We saw that movie GAS LAND and we also had a gas well drilled on our land. Believe me there is NO safe way to drill for gas. We were way, way out in the boonies and it ruined our land and water. Drilling for gas and fracking is an extremely dangerous operation. Former posts on the

Re: [Felvtalk] OT Gas driling

2011-07-16 Thread Lorrie
to have gas wells on their land because they are stupid enough to think they'll get big bucks. We never got a cent in spite of all the promises they made us. Don't ever let them drill on your property! Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] Sunscreens increase skin cancer

2011-07-14 Thread Lorrie
could get up on my soap box and go on and on about this, but I'll spare you. Lorrie On 07-14, Natalie wrote: We were talking about the FDA last week - here's another perfect example of how one cannot even trust them on something as simple as sunscreen ingredients! And all this, WITH what we

Re: [Felvtalk] Chick feed for litter

2011-07-10 Thread Lorrie
. Lorrie On 07-09, Beth Noren wrote: Yes, I've used Dumor brand Starter/Grower Chick Feed. I get it from Tractor Supply Co., think it was $13.00 for 50lbs? last time I got it. It's a bit of a hike to TSC, so I don't always use it. Plus. my husband complains that it doesn't handle odor well

Re: [Felvtalk] cat with rotten teeth

2011-07-10 Thread Lorrie
Reply to: felineres...@frontier.com In-Reply-To: CAArM-_-2ryAGGq9SY-77suew7TtR5qZS+jFj-UAbtGn7pr6A=q...@mail.gmail.com Thanks for taking care of Luke. It's very difficult taking care of a cat who fights your every effort to help her/hin. You are very kind. Lorrie On 07-09, katskat1 wrote

Re: [Felvtalk] Husbands and cats

2011-07-10 Thread Lorrie
On 07-09, Lynda Wilson wrote: Wow! You are diligent keeping those litter boxes cleaned out. I bet your kitties love you more for that! Lorrie, what a caring and loving person you are to have 15 cats! I would have that many if I did not have a husband, lol! (Note: my husband has told me

Re: [Felvtalk] Clumping litter =

2011-07-09 Thread Lorrie
On 07-08, MaiMaiPG wrote: There is 124 acres to put it on. Poop gets pitched into unused fields--far from the house. I can't see a difference between theirs and that of the numerous cats who stray this way/deer/buzzards/turkey etc. The pee turns the pellets into sawdust. It may sound

Re: [Felvtalk] Clumping litter dangers

2011-07-09 Thread Lorrie
I've often wondered and worried about this chemical stuff in the clumping litter. A friend of mine uses ground chicken corn. Have any of you tried this? She says it's not only safer but much less expensive. Lorrie Kitty Litter with a Serious Warning Vets have been reporting more

Re: [Felvtalk] Clumping litter =

2011-07-09 Thread Lorrie
, or during the winter. Otherwise they prefer going outside to do their biz. We have a couple of acres of woods around our house and no traffic so it's safe for them. Lorrie On 07-08, Katy Doyle wrote: Well, this has inspired me to check out Feline Pine - has anyone used it before

Re: [Felvtalk] Clumping litter

2011-07-09 Thread Lorrie
That's the best compliment ever. A friend recently came in my house and said she couldn't even tell I had cats, and I have 15, so I must be scooping the litter boxes often enough. On 07-08, Maureen Olvey wrote: If your friends come to your house and leave rather quickly then it might smell.

Re: [Felvtalk] Pungent Odor

2011-07-09 Thread Lorrie
On 07-08, Natalie wrote: We have an almost 19 yr old cat - I swear, I should market the smell of her poop: It could raise the dead! It is so potent, that I wait at night until she makes one or two before I go to bed.I bet she could win the International smelliest poop contest! I've got

Re: [Felvtalk] Pretty Boy

2011-07-08 Thread Lorrie
Thanks for taking care of Pretty Boy. I just love old cats, maybe that's because I'm old :-) Lorrie On 07-07, MaiMaiPG wrote: Pretty Boy, a feral who hangs around and who is very loved, was live trapped for neutering. The vet called me after they put him under...he had shuttered in pain

Re: [Felvtalk] Amoxi

2011-07-07 Thread Lorrie
HERE IS ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED ABOUT ORDERING PET MEDS ON LINE WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION. Three websites listed below - None require presciptions www.petshed.com -- Advantage, revolution, Profender (new topical dewormer) www.revivalanimal.com -- vaccines, Drontal dewormer

Re: [Felvtalk] Amoxi

2011-07-07 Thread Lorrie
HERE IS THE INFORMATION YOU NEED ABOUT ORDERING PET MEDS ON LINE WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION. Three websites are listed below - None require presciptions www.petshed.com -- Advantage, revolution, Profender (new topical dewormer) www.revivalanimal.com -- vaccines, Drontal dewormer

Re: [Felvtalk] Pet meds for humans

2011-07-07 Thread Lorrie
the trick is knowing which is which, what works, and how much to take for how long. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Cali - 7 month old kitten

2011-06-22 Thread Lorrie
I On 06-22, Edna Taylor wrote: Good for you Katy and I don't trust any vet whose first option is kill the kitten :( I agree. Our vet never suggests euthanasia, but does tell me the possible outcome with a FelV pos. cat. ___ Felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] Lilac Please add to the CLS :

2011-06-20 Thread Lorrie
I'm so sorry you lost Lilac, but I am glad she had a loving home during her short life. Lorrie On 06-19, Sherry DeHaan wrote: Lilac was a sweet little beautiful tortie. She had a BIG spirit and LOTS of love to give !!! She had the chance to live in a loving home of her own for a short time

Re: [Felvtalk] Vets for Felv cats

2011-06-11 Thread Lorrie
them if they need to see a vet. I also don't update their shots once they are well protected. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] UK vet meds

2011-06-07 Thread Lorrie
pets. It's the exact same drugs only much cheaper because both these countries have socialized medicine, and the government doesn't allow them to gouge people with outrageous prices like they do here in the USA where drug companies get richer by the day! Lorrie From: dlg...@windstream.net dlg

Re: [Felvtalk] UK vet meds (Sharyl)

2011-06-06 Thread Lorrie
Sharyl, Thanks so much for this site. I ordered two 12 packs of their Revolution called Stronghold in the UK and also two 12 packs of Frontline Plus called Frontline Combo in the UK. I got 48 pipettes for less than half of what it would cost in the USA. Lorrie On 06-03, Sharyl wrote: I buy

Re: [Felvtalk] Pet Armor

2011-06-03 Thread Lorrie
. In Wal-mart Pet Armor was $28.99 for 3 pipettes. With 15 cats I need a better price. Original Post On 05-31, Lorrie wrote: Have any of you used Pet Armor? It is supposed to be the exact same thing as Frontline Plus - Fipronil and S Methoprene - The Pet Armor site claims

Re: [Felvtalk] Deer OT

2011-06-03 Thread Lorrie
Re: our posts on deer.. We live in a wooded area where there are many many deer, raccoons, possums and other wildlife. They are here because we humans took over their land. They were here first, and we've stolen so much of their habitat there is very little land left for them, and their

[Felvtalk] Pet Armor

2011-05-31 Thread Lorrie
it and find that it works and is not harmful, please let me know. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Breakaway Collars

2011-05-30 Thread Lorrie
is planet3...@hotmail.com But it is against the ebay rules to sell things other than thru ebay. I also get my ID tags on ebay for much less from another seller. Lorrie On 05-29, paola cresti wrote: Hi Lorrie, I've looked around and on ebay too, but I can't seem to find many bulk deals

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV vaccine

2011-05-28 Thread Lorrie
I understood there was no vaccination against FIV, only FelV. On 05-27, Natalie wrote: OK - I wouldn't do Fort Dodge, have heard many bad things about their vaccines, especially the one against FIV! ___ Felvtalk mailing list

Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-25 Thread Lorrie
without getting caught. This is why I buy collars ID tags by the dozen. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-25 Thread Lorrie
not go outside, but my cats at home do because we live on a dead end road in the middle of the woods. It's a very safe area. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-25 Thread Lorrie
. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws

2011-05-24 Thread Lorrie
a new collar ready to put on a cat who has lost it's collar. Some are very clever about getting them off. Lorrie On 05-23, Bonnie Hogue wrote: Reminds me of the time I got Stormy a red collar with shiny rhinestones. Oh, it looked so pretty on her grey fur! But every day when I came home

Re: [Felvtalk] Coconut oil

2011-04-30 Thread Lorrie
Very interesting... I have avoided it for my husband and I because most tropical oils such as coconut oil and palm kernel oil are very bad for people with high cholesterol. Good to see that coconut oil has some good uses. Lorrie On 04-27, Natalie wrote: As it happens, coconut

Re: [Felvtalk] Kids vs kittens

2011-04-26 Thread Lorrie
I often dream I've found, or someone brings me, a bunch of kittens. I love kittens and cats, but I have way too many already, so this isn't a happy dream. Lorrie On 04-25, Bonnie Hogue wrote: Having kittens? Wow...and I thought I had Feline Fever! ~B. -Original Message

Re: [Felvtalk] Kids vs kittens

2011-04-24 Thread Lorrie
On 04-23, Jannes Taylor wrote: I honestly can look at babies and they don't thrill me like a little kitten would. LOL  I'm the same way. I much prefer kittens. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Special Thanks!

2011-04-23 Thread Lorrie
to spend so much time and money on them, but rescuing cats seems to be our calling in life. Lorrie in WV On 04-22, Jannes Taylor wrote: One more thing about my husband..our two female house cats like him more than they do me. If they can pick a lap it will be his. Also, one of them sleeps beside

Re: [Felvtalk] Rescued kitties

2011-04-21 Thread Lorrie
years in a quiet, peaceful home with no company and no screaming kids. I truly hate to think what they must have gone thru before we found them. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Felvtalk] New Member

2011-04-12 Thread Lorrie
On 04-11, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: Charles, they don't have to look for your house. They have a gossip line that is superior to ours. I think that once we are adopted by oe, we get an invisible tatoo on our forheads SUCKER You've got that right. Every stray in the area has found

Re: [Felvtalk] For Terri - Husband has passed away....

2011-04-02 Thread Lorrie
. You are in my thoughts.. Lorrie Hi all,I'm taking some time off from rescue due to my husband's illness. He has liver failure and is not a candidate for a transplant. He has been hospitalized 2 times this month and once last month he was placed into a skill nursing

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-03-25 Thread Lorrie
On 03-24, MaiMaiPG wrote: I deal with ferals too and all of my house cats have been ferals. One cost me two surgeries thanks to biting through a finger...my fault not hers. A lot of older people are on blood thinners, have extremely thin skin etc. I've been scratched more times than I

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat claws

2011-03-25 Thread Lorrie
your skin is very fragile and thin and you bleed easily... That said - I would NEVER NEVER declaw a cat. We have 15 rescued cats at home and sure we get scratched when they play or knead us, but so what! Put some iodine on the scratches. Lorrie

Re: [Felvtalk] Keep Cats Indoors

2011-03-23 Thread Lorrie
and this is what they were designed to do. Lorrie Sorry but that information is outdated or biased. The number one killer of birds is humans due to habitat loss or construction for same. Humans: The Number One Threat to Birds http://www.alleycat.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=325 SomeWhere

Re: [Felvtalk] Declawing

2011-03-23 Thread Lorrie
. It is absolutely the cruelist thing imaginable. It's amputation of the last joint of EACH toe. Cats suffer terribly after this surgery and they often stop using their litter boxes because it hurts so much. Biting is another thing they often do because they feel defenseless without their claws. Lorrie

Re: [Felvtalk] Losing cats

2011-03-17 Thread Lorrie
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Re: [Felvtalk] Any advice appreciated.

2011-03-16 Thread Lorrie
I recently had a FelV female spayed and she came thru the proceedure just fine. I too was afraid to do it, but I'm glad I did as she is a happier cat. Lorrie On 03-15, Diane Rosenfeldt wrote: Generally spay/neuter is a good idea in most cases -- much less uncomfortable for the cat, since

Re: [Felvtalk] laser

2011-03-16 Thread Lorrie
On 03-15, MaiMaiPG wrote: laser helps reduce the stress Laser spay? I don't think our one and only vet clinic does this. Is it a fairly new proceedure? ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Sanctuaries (Marnie) (Lorrie)

2011-03-04 Thread Lorrie
shelter is the county pound where the cats are gassed and incinerated as fast as they come in the door. It was because of this horrible place that I started my sanctuary. I'm in north eastern WV (Terra Alta). I'll make a note of your e-mail address so we can chat in the future. TTYL, Lorrie On 03

Re: [Felvtalk] Sanctuaries (for Frank)

2011-03-03 Thread Lorrie
I was the FIRST person to say their fee was too low. She said everyone else said it cost too much. Do you believe this? I don't. Anyway, thanks for writing. I meant to get back to you sooner. Lorrie in Eastern WV ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk

[Felvtalk] The Last Post Sanctuary

2011-03-03 Thread Lorrie
Post Animal Sanctuary Jeanne Tommey 95 Beldon St. Falls Village, CT 06031 (860) 824-0831 -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lorrie Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 7:11 AM To: felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] Sanctuaries (Marnie)

2011-03-02 Thread Lorrie
cleaning lady. We live in a very small town, and our humane society only has 8 active people who are into dogs, not cats. Lorrie On 02-26, Marnie Miszewski wrote: The last time I posted, I was in the start up phase of my sanctuary, Helping Paws Animal Sanctuary. We will be in business 1 year

Re: [Felvtalk] Money in trust for cats........Legal aid

2011-03-01 Thread Lorrie
Hi Tamara, I contacted Lindsay, and she was very nice but she cannot handle my pet trust because she is not licensed in WV. On 02-28, tamara stickler wrote: What state are you in?? I have an attorney, Lindsay Harrell,?here in the office?building where I work who specializes in wills, and pet

Re: [Felvtalk] Money in trust for cats........

2011-02-27 Thread Lorrie
little income so my son would have to pay the utilities, assessments, taxes etc. out of the money I leave. I'm sure he'd do this as he adores cats and he'd take mine if he didn't already have a bunch of his own. Lorrie On 02-26, Natalie wrote: When my mother died, she had 17 rescued cats. Since

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