Re: [Felvtalk] Living forever :-)

2011-09-10 Thread Natalie
-Original Message- From: Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com Sender: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2011 17:06:17 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Living forever :-) On 09-09, Natalie wrote: Isn't

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccination for FeLV+ kitten

2011-09-09 Thread Natalie
Last August, a furry little kitten was saved by a woman who was gardening; she saw a fox chase the kitten, and took him inside. She brought it to our vet, and of course, I ended up with Jonathan, who was adopted in February. However, this cat will never be vaccinated again (directions from our

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccinating for FIV

2011-09-09 Thread Natalie
can I go for more info? I want to stop getting my fur-babies that shot if this is the case. Thanks kat On 9/8/11, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: Absolutely useless vaccine, and probably carcinogenic, too! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccination for FeLV kitten

2011-09-09 Thread Natalie
It's a wonderful place..I haven't been there, but have organized and participated a walkathon for them in our area.. I am vegetarian, almost vegan, except when going to a restaurants - easy now, but wasn't when I went cold-turkey in 1985.. From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Living forever :-)

2011-09-09 Thread Natalie
We don't have to be older to check out, we could be hit by a bus any dayyoung or old - therefore all of us should have a serious contingency plan for emergencies! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of

Re: [Felvtalk] Living forever :-)

2011-09-09 Thread Natalie
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 cats:

Re: [Felvtalk] Living forever :-)

2011-09-09 Thread Natalie
, including the woever gets my cat(s) to let them know about thir prsonality, food, etc. MaiMaiPG maima...@gmail.com wrote: Amen On Sep 9, 2011, at 4:55 PM, Natalie wrote: We don't have to be older to check out, we could be hit by a bus any dayyoung or old - therefore all of us should

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccinating for FIV

2011-09-08 Thread Natalie
Absolutely useless vaccine, and probably carcinogenic, too! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lynda Wilson Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 9:03 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re:

Re: [Felvtalk] Biocoat - contains B12 and more

2011-09-08 Thread Natalie
CALL ME THE CRAZY CAT LADY FOR NOTHING. Marcia Baronda marciabmar...@gmail.com wrote: People don't understand and some just plain do not care, sadly. Sent from my iPad On Sep 5, 2011, at 4:12 PM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: That’s exactly what I have found – they just ignore

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccinating for FIV

2011-09-08 Thread Natalie
] Vaccinating for FIV YIKE! I hadn't heard that. Carcinogenic? How? And how/where can I go for more info? I want to stop getting my fur-babies that shot if this is the case. Thanks kat On 9/8/11, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: Absolutely useless vaccine, and probably carcinogenic, too

Re: [Felvtalk] Sadly, Black Tom crossed the rainbow bridge last week

2011-09-06 Thread Natalie
So sorry to hear that! Natalie From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2011 10:26 AM To: felvtalk Subject: [Felvtalk] Sadly, Black Tom crossed the rainbow bridge last week His feeder

Re: [Felvtalk] Biocoat - contains B12 and more

2011-09-05 Thread Natalie
...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of katskat1 Sent: Monday, September 05, 2011 1:35 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Biocoat - contains B12 and more Biotin? I take it myself and get it at Walmart. Same thing? On 9/4/11, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: True

Re: [Felvtalk] Biocoat - contains B12 and more

2011-09-05 Thread Natalie
it at Walmart. Same thing? On 9/4/11, Natalie at...@optonline.net http://us.mc388.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=at...@optonline.net wrote: True - that was my worst worry, that windows might be smashed and cats could get out.. I slept dressed that one night, because I wanted to be ready should

Re: [Felvtalk] Biocoat - contains B12 and more

2011-09-05 Thread Natalie
: [Felvtalk] Biocoat - contains B12 and more Natalie I had my own grooming business for 13 years and I personally witnessed all the miraculous things it could do for an animals coat. Great for horses hooves! Sent from my iPhone On Sep 5, 2011, at 10:50 AM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: If it has

Re: [Felvtalk] Biocoat - contains B12 and more

2011-09-05 Thread Natalie
my cats. The more I have trusted workers the more they have endangered my critters. On Sep 5, 2011, at 11:45 AM, Natalie wrote: When and why was your door left open door open? If we had to leave this house, we wouldn't allow anyone to leave doors open, should they have to work

Re: [Felvtalk] Hemy has a home

2011-09-05 Thread Natalie
That's great news! From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Bonnie Hogue Sent: Monday, September 05, 2011 1:32 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Hemy has a home Just an update on that little feral cat I took

Re: [Felvtalk] Biocoat - contains B12 and more

2011-09-04 Thread Natalie
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Marcia Baronda Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2011 1:39 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Biocoat - contains B12 and more Natalie I am glad you and yours are OK! I'll bet you were extra worried just because of the little

Re: [Felvtalk] where to purchase LTCI

2011-09-03 Thread Natalie
who was in Irene's path is OK! Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Gloria B. Lane Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2011 5:30 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] where to purchase

[Felvtalk] Biocoat - contains B12 and more

2011-09-03 Thread Natalie
I also use, and must reorder some Biotin from Nickers International. It's a great supplement that contains the right amount of B12, and more, and cats like it mixed into their food. http://www.nickersinternational.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=04016Sho w=ExtInfo

Re: [Felvtalk] where to purchase LTCI

2011-09-03 Thread Natalie
. Is this something I should discuss with my vet? Is it better than immunoregulin. I just feel like my poor little cat is wasting away here fast and there's something else I can be doing for him What do I do Natalie, are you and all of your babies OK? Thanks so much Marcia On Mon

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-08-27 Thread Natalie
, but they must be neutered or spayed. I do not allow dogs however, as the last time I had a tenant with a dog (a big lab) we had 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

Re: [Felvtalk] Hurricane

2011-08-27 Thread Natalie
I have to worry about 70+ cats - I think we're pretty safe from flooding, although we are below a pond and waterfall, and even with the few Nor'Easters, when pond overflowed, we never had water in the garage where a few cat condo are. I am worried about trees falling on the outdoor enclosure, so

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-08-27 Thread Natalie
hopefully it would be a while before I went into a nursing home. On Fri, Aug 26, 2011 at 7:04 PM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: I would seriously consider declawing very, very seriously– it is the most devastating thing for a cat. Knowing what I do, I would be more heartbroken doing

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-08-27 Thread Natalie
have been in horrible pain had it not been for the oral pain meds the vet prescribed. I would hope any vet doing declaw surgery would provide pain meds. At any rate I'm 44 so hopefully it would be a while before I went into a nursing home. On Fri, Aug 26, 2011 at 7:04 PM, Natalie

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-08-27 Thread Natalie
:04 PM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: I would seriously consider declawing very, very seriously- it is the most devastating thing for a cat. Knowing what I do, I would be more heartbroken doing it to a beloved cat than being without the cat, trust me. I wonder how a cat would feel if he

[Felvtalk] Declawing - list of countries where it is illegal!

2011-08-27 Thread Natalie
furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome and Sammi =^..^= - Original Message - From: Natalie mailto:at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 8:04 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors I would seriously consider

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-08-27 Thread Natalie
call that must be made with all factors considered and with the welfare of the cat in the front. On Aug 26, 2011, at 7:04 PM, Natalie wrote: I would seriously consider declawing very, very seriously- it is the most devastating thing for a cat. Knowing what I do, I would be more heartbroken

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccinations

2011-08-27 Thread Natalie
their PCRC, way before they have surgery, but Rabies vaccinations are the law 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

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-08-27 Thread Natalie
pain meds the vet prescribed. I would hope any vet doing declaw surgery would provide pain meds. At any rate I'm 44 so hopefully it would be a while before I went into a nursing home. On Fri, Aug 26, 2011 at 7:04 PM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: I would seriously consider declawing very

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccinations

2011-08-27 Thread Natalie
. Sent from my iPad On Aug 26, 2011, at 5:41 PM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: There are some really stupid vets out there. If you bring in a sick cat that doesn't have an up-to-date rabies vaccine, many will insist that they cannot treat a cat without one, and insist on vaccinating before

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: [feral-cat-chat] Interesting information aboutthe Felv Snap test...PLEASE READ

2011-08-26 Thread Natalie
I believe that 10 wks old is much too young to get a definite test of anything...they're still developing their immune systems, and had they been exposed in any way, things can change. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Pet Armor/Diatomaceous Earth

2011-08-26 Thread Natalie
to ask...Friendly Nematodes? What are they called where do you get them! ~Bonnie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Natalie Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 11:38 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Being blunt

2011-08-26 Thread Natalie
All you have to do when administering antibiotics is to use probiotics mixed into their food. Just plain acidophiolus, will do, too. And if the cats happen to like yogurt, even better - but make sure you get real yogurt with real acidophilus, not some fake sweetended yogurt. -Original

[Felvtalk] Got this from an animal network:

2011-08-26 Thread Natalie
FYI - did someone already post this? Seems familiar. http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=654216039 Sam Thomas From A Feral Cat Chat List. I just learned some very interesting information about FELV. ??? had three cats test positive for it, when they knew that it was very unlikely (

Re: [Felvtalk] Hurricane

2011-08-26 Thread Natalie
this weekend! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lorrie Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 1:26 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Hurricane On 08-26, Bonnie Hogue wrote: Natalie Good

Re: [Felvtalk] FelV Tests

2011-08-26 Thread Natalie
My vet doesn't. From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Beth Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 2:54 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FelV Tests Unfortunately it's almost impossible to find a vet anymore who

Re: [Felvtalk] Being blunt

2011-08-26 Thread Natalie
://www.furkids.org/ _ From: Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 9:58 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Being blunt All you have to do when administering antibiotics is to use probiotics mixed into their food. Just plain acidophiolus

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccinations

2011-08-26 Thread Natalie
, 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 every

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccinations

2011-08-26 Thread Natalie
before they have surgery, but Rabies vaccinations are the law 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

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

2011-08-26 Thread Natalie
A Trip to Costco Yesterday I was at my local COSTCO buying a large bag of Purina dog chow for my loyal pet, Jake, the Wonder Dog and was in the check-out line when a woman behind me asked if I had a dog. What did she think I had, an elephant? So since I'm retired and have little to do, on

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-08-26 Thread Natalie
Because if the owner has to go into the nursing home and is fortunate enough to find one where they can take their cat, the nursing home is likely to require declawing. On Wed, Mar 23, 2011 at 9:34 PM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: That is true, but I don't understand why an old person

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-08-26 Thread Natalie
the hurricane is over, I will scan it and post it. It is probably the best I've read, without going into the gory details of declawing. Natalie From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 7:22 PM

Re: [Felvtalk] Seed Ticks?

2011-08-26 Thread Natalie
Blacklegged ticks (misnamed deer ticks), acquire the spirochete bacterium from white footed mice and about another dozen or so small mammals and even birds. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Pet Armor/Diatomaceous Earth

2011-08-25 Thread Natalie
No, we have our property sprayed against ticks, and use friendly nematodes around the house so that we don't have to use flea stuff on the cats. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net

Re: [Felvtalk] Having two Feline Leukemia cats

2011-08-25 Thread Natalie
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 11:25 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Having two Feline Leukemia cats Natalie, were they also re-tested with an Elisa? A negative IFA does NOT mean they don't have the virus. It just means it isn't replicating in their bone marrow

Re: [Felvtalk] Having two Feline Leukemia cats

2011-08-25 Thread Natalie
on the Elisa just to be sure. Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/21.gif www.Furkids.org http://www.furkids.org/ _ From: Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 3:00 PM Subject: Re

Re: [Felvtalk] Being blunt

2011-08-24 Thread Natalie
Congratulations! I don't get these people, if they don't really care for the horses, don't they at least appreciate them for their monetary value? -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of katskat1 Sent:

Re: [Felvtalk] Being blunt

2011-08-24 Thread Natalie
Sorry to stray into this area, but we were on this thread: My solution to this came in 1985, when I read a Rodale book by a reporter whose experience, while writing about all the animal issues from fur to veganism, was to become vegetarian himself. I looked at our dogs and cats, and wondered why

[Felvtalk] ALERT NOTICE: Fake Frontline

2011-08-24 Thread Natalie
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NASRNownersupport/message/30471;_ylc=X3oDMTJy YTd1dGM0BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzYzOTcwODQEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA3MjkxNTA0BG1zZ0lk AzMwNDcxBHNlYwNkbXNnBHNsawN2bXNnBHN0aW1lAzEzMTM0OTczNTM- Fake Frontline To all cat and dog lovers! A few months ago, a friend noticed a

Re: [Felvtalk] Being blunt

2011-08-24 Thread Natalie
age 70, I've earned the right to say what I feel...andI do itjust ask my kids.. A failure is just a stopover on the way to SUCCESS. From: Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 6:26 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Being blunt

Re: [Felvtalk] Being blunt

2011-08-24 Thread Natalie
We have one cat with a vestibular problem, and he's super sweet, a real uncle to all the cats.but when he feels worse, he walks around hissing all the time, and we know it's not at any particular cat - he's just not feeling too well that day! Fletch probably feels terrible when he does that! Is

[Felvtalk] FW: Being blunt

2011-08-24 Thread Natalie
I have a thought - can you cook the beef to taste really awful? From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Terri Brown Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 12:00 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Being blunt Hi

[Felvtalk] FW: Being blunt

2011-08-24 Thread Natalie
We have one cat with a vestibular problem, and he's super sweet, a real uncle to all the cats.but when he feels worse, he walks around hissing all the time, and we know it's not at any particular cat - he's just not feeling too well that day! Fletch probably feels terrible when he does that! Is

[Felvtalk] For those who had experience with fracking: Did Fracking Cause the Virginia Earthquake?

2011-08-24 Thread Natalie
For those who have had experience with fracking: Jeanne Bramhall http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2c=vnLSynjbGVH0%2BgqUH47 8AoHpbqZTxjxA Did Fracking Cause the Virginia Earthquake? http://www.opednews.com/populum/thumbnails/fracking-47501-20110823-415.gif The epicenter of

Re: [Felvtalk] For those who had experience with fracking: Did Fracking Cause the Virginia Earthquake?

2011-08-24 Thread Natalie
for more than 25 years - was used in hydraulic fracturing of natural gas wells http://www.texassharon.com/2011/08/24/barnett-shale-tests-find-banned-carcin ogen-in-air-near-fracking-sites/ - Original Message - From: Natalie mailto:at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] Having two Feline Leukemia cats

2011-08-24 Thread Natalie
I got a FeLV+ cat 3/2 yrs ago.couldn't find anyone to take him, he was very lonely. After two yrs alone, I found another FeLV+ cat - they became friends overnight. A few months ago, I decided to retest them, using the IFA - they were both negative. Just imagine, how lucky I was - one of them

Re: [Felvtalk] Having two Feline Leukemia cats

2011-08-24 Thread Natalie
I agree about the vet - what a stupid comment! That's what scares me so much about some vets, and many people get so terrified of FeLV, they even think that they could get it - DUH! It's shameless! Maybe this is something that cat rescue groups could use to educate the public on the free

Re: [Felvtalk] Fletch

2011-08-24 Thread Natalie
There are a lot of questions...and I wouldn't trust that vet as far as I could throw him or her. The type of blindness can be categorized by the appearance of the eyes, and a regular vet can only be unspecific; in order to know exactly why a cat is blind, an ophthalmologist must be seen. Our

Re: [Felvtalk] Mooshu Please add to the CLS :(

2011-08-24 Thread Natalie
I am so sorry - you haven't had much reprieve lately! Natalie From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 8:56 PM To: Felvtalk Subject: [Felvtalk] Mooshu Please add to the CLS :( We

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: My 1 year old just diagnosed

2011-08-23 Thread Natalie
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 From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Marcia Baronda Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 12:07 PM

Re: [Felvtalk] FELV+ Emergency in Austin, TX

2011-08-21 Thread Natalie
with her Monday to have him pts. Lets not make me have to do that! On Sat, Aug 20, 2011 at 2:35 PM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: Can't someone foster the cat - all they would need is some extra space in a garage, basement, bathroom..until a home could be found! Surely, there must be someone

Re: [Felvtalk] FELV+ Emergency in Austin, TX

2011-08-21 Thread Natalie
always used this list for placement in the past and always gotten lucky.:) On Sun, Aug 21, 2011 at 7:47 AM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: Aren't there any rescue groups around Austin area? No kind person to temporarily foster this poor cat? I'm keeping my fingers crossed - good luck

Re: [Felvtalk] FELV+ Emergency in Austin, TX

2011-08-20 Thread Natalie
Can't someone foster the cat - all they would need is some extra space in a garage, basement, bathroom..until a home could be found! Surely, there must be someone.. From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Friday,

Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy!

2011-08-20 Thread Natalie
It's too early to let her go - she needs to get to now you better...yes, she would definitely try to go back and could get lost forever and something could happen to her! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf

Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy!

2011-08-20 Thread Natalie
in the other direction and bring her inside. ;-) Diane R. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org ] On Behalf Of Natalie Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 2:40 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] Jager Please add to the CLS :(

2011-08-15 Thread Natalie
I am so sorry! Natalie From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2011 10:55 PM To: Felvtalk Subject: [Felvtalk] Jager Please add to the CLS :( We lost our sweet Sids kid Jager last night

Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy!

2011-08-15 Thread Natalie
That's great news..you don't even need a feather on a stick - see, she's NOT feral at all, only terrified! She sounds like she really trusts you and wants to interact! Poor little Hemy, in great company! What I don't understand is this: If she has a cleft palate, how can she eat? Are you sure

Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy!

2011-08-15 Thread Natalie
Eliot Spitty, who was supposed to have been FeLV+ (that's why I joined this group), was trapped outside of our house, and we assumed he was feral. Now, that we know he's not FeLV+ (also thanks to this group), but has serious renal failure, he is the sweetest cat. Uses his nose to bump our faces,

Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy!

2011-08-15 Thread Natalie
Unfortunately, I'm the bad guy because I have to medicate him with three different meds and give him sub-q fluids daily - his skin is very tough and I hate doing it to him - other cats have such soft skin that the needles just glide right in.not Eliot's! From:

Re: [Felvtalk] Sorry to Ask so much, but...

2011-08-13 Thread Natalie
is a lifetime commitment. On Aug 12, 2011, at 7:20 AM, Natalie wrote: The one concern is that Hemy is NOT being released in her own territory and if she doesn't get used to Bonnie and her yard, may start searching for the old area. From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Please Share Thoughts on TNR Dilemma

2011-08-13 Thread Natalie
Have you tried playing with her? I always collect goose feathers when they molt and tape on or two to the end of a long stick and use it to stroke feral cats. At first, they hiss and swat at the feather (depending on their socialization and tolerance), and eventually, they enjoy it...I stroke

Re: [Felvtalk] Sorry to Ask so much, but...

2011-08-13 Thread Natalie
will use chicken wire to make a screened in porch here. The bugs don't bother me nearly as much as the thoughts of something harmful getting on the porch to be. On Aug 13, 2011, at 2:02 AM, Natalie wrote: Did you know that there’s screening available that is “pet’proof”? Our cats climb

Re: [Felvtalk] Please Share Thoughts on TNR Dilemma

2011-08-13 Thread Natalie
We have one cat from NJ that has a tiny earring at the base of the ear, and another cat from NY that has a tattoo ('04) inside the ear, when he was neutered. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Gloria Lane

Re: [Felvtalk] Sorry to Ask so much, but...

2011-08-12 Thread Natalie
The general time allotted for any cat that one plans to release in an area, is 4 weeks.that includes taking the cat outside to allow it to get to know the area, in increments. The cat must realize that this is her home, and she must learn the scent. If this were dead in the middle of winter,

Re: [Felvtalk] Sorry to Ask so much, but...

2011-08-12 Thread Natalie
The one concern is that Hemy is NOT being released in her own territory and if she doesn't get used to Bonnie and her yard, may start searching for the old area. From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG Sent: Thursday, August

Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Hemy THANK YOU

2011-08-12 Thread Natalie
That's what we did' one has half a roof, the others have window screening over the wire mesh - cuts down on debris and rain. Another one has a sun umbrella standing over part of it - and guess what...most cats lie in the sun on the hottest of days! -Original Message- From:

Re: [Felvtalk] Please Share Thoughts on TNR Dilemma

2011-08-12 Thread Natalie
Around here, they know that eventually, they must get along, and they DO. They may not all be bosom buddies, but they respect one another's turf! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net

Re: [Felvtalk] Please Share Thoughts on TNR Dilemma

2011-08-11 Thread Natalie
That's sad - why would they want her to stay in the trap? That's no way to keep a cat that is friendly. Check with a species specific rescue - maybe they would take this poor cat. No, she cannot be just dumped out there again. A bathroom, garage, basement would be a better fate than that until

Re: [Felvtalk] Please Share Thoughts on TNR Dilemma

2011-08-11 Thread Natalie
Is this a really feral cat? From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Bonnie Hogue Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 9:30 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Please Share Thoughts on TNR Dilemma Beth, I think

Re: [Felvtalk] Please Share Thoughts on TNR Dilemma

2011-08-11 Thread Natalie
...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Natalie Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 10:08 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Please Share Thoughts on TNR Dilemma Is this a really feral cat? From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Sorry to Ask so much, but...

2011-08-11 Thread Natalie
I use the Midwest crates, but I use two (door-to-door), twistem tie together. I use one as living room and food, the other for litter box and open from the top to clean/feed. If a cat is really feral, I slide a cardboard between the two cages to open one or the other top safely. From:

[Felvtalk] FW: Sorry to Ask so much, but...

2011-08-11 Thread Natalie
http://www.amazon.com/Pet-Folding-Crate-Cage-Kennel/dp/B004G4W2I4/ref=sr_1_6 ?ie=UTF8 http://www.amazon.com/Pet-Folding-Crate-Cage-Kennel/dp/B004G4W2I4/ref=sr_1_ 6?ie=UTF8qid=1313079277sr=8-6 qid=1313079277sr=8-6 look at this one for 41.99 Opens from top and has 2 doors, apparently. From:

[Felvtalk] FW: Please Share Thoughts on TNR Dilemma

2011-08-11 Thread Natalie
I had to erase most of the old stuff, to get this sent; new server accepts 30 KB (better than the last one, 20KB). From: Natalie [mailto:at...@optonline.net] Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 2:46 PM To: 'felvtalk@felineleukemia.org' Subject: RE: [Felvtalk] Please Share Thoughts on TNR Dilemma

Re: [Felvtalk] Rafferty Please add to the CLS :(

2011-08-11 Thread Natalie
I am so sorry! Natalie From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 7:08 PM To: Felvtalk Subject: [Felvtalk] Rafferty Please add to the CLS :( My heart is heavy and hurting tonight,I had

Re: [Felvtalk] No Good Rotten People!

2011-08-06 Thread Natalie
. If they are anything close to that, at times, it would be perfectly understandable after being exposed to this work day after day, 24/7, for years. I cringe every time the telephone rings because I know that most of the time it will start with I've got this cat, and the rest will be absolute garbage.. Natalie

Re: [Felvtalk] Rescue people

2011-08-06 Thread Natalie
I had an old woman call me a few years ago; she spends winters in FL. She wanted me to take an old cat as a trade-in for a kitten to be a good mouser in her basement while she was away. Last year, when our vet's office was opened in the morning (on a major busy road), there was an open box by

Re: [Felvtalk] No Good Rotten People!

2011-08-06 Thread Natalie
, Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com wrote: 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

Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia Question

2011-08-06 Thread Natalie
Many TNR don't test, unless a cat looks really sick, too sick to be released into a colony. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 1:36 PM To:

Re: [Felvtalk] Saving bees

2011-08-06 Thread Natalie
AND I read that cell phones are wreaking havoc on bees, too! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lorrie Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 4:02 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Saving

Re: [Felvtalk] Defying the Odds

2011-08-06 Thread Natalie
That's one for the booksamazing! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of molvey...@hotmail.com Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 8:33 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Defying the Odds

Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia Question

2011-08-06 Thread Natalie
(Animal Rights Alliance) Project Save-A-Cat. Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 3:53 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia

Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia Question

2011-08-05 Thread Natalie
FANTASTIC NEWS -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lynda Wilson Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 12:21 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia Question Hooray!!! I'm

Re: [Felvtalk] No Good Rotten People!

2011-08-05 Thread Natalie
know what people will do) and they bothered to contact us instead of sending the cats off to the pound. We made arrangements for them to be picked up (they paid half) and delivered back to us safely. On Fri, Aug 5, 2011 at 9:14 AM, Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com wrote: On 08-04, Natalie wrote

Re: [Felvtalk] No Good Rotten People!

2011-08-05 Thread Natalie
, 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 Natalie
We are all supportive of anyone who rescues, deals with unwanted and/or sick cats, fills their homes with discarded animals! I cannot tolerate people who are hypocritical about animals; pretending to love them, and then give them up at the drop of a hat even if it means abandoning them outside to

Re: [Felvtalk] No Good Rotten People!

2011-08-05 Thread Natalie
and still toss the animal out just cause they want to and what they want matters more to them. Like Natalie said, it's a throw away society. And the reason is because of plain selfishness and lack of empathy. This economy has made things a lot worse in our area. There are people with legitimate

Re: [Felvtalk] No Good Rotten People!

2011-08-05 Thread Natalie
, 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] doubts on two FeLV positive kitties

2011-08-04 Thread Natalie
I would do it, but cannot because cats get adopted; I cannot take even the slightest chance that one of our cats could infect someone's cat by one of ours. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Beth

Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia Question

2011-08-04 Thread Natalie
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 that? What kind of horrible

Re: [Felvtalk] Feline Leukemia Question

2011-08-04 Thread Natalie
I didn't realize that this is what happens with FeLV vaccines? That's terrible - it means that an abandoned or given up cat could tests positive but only from a vaccine - I know it's the case with FIV Ft. Dodge vaccines, that's why many vets don't like it very much! -Original Message-

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