[Felvtalk] campaign to get an felv cat to sanctuary

2013-05-26 Thread dana giordano
I've never seen one of these, but wanted to pass it on in case anyone wants to reach out to her, knows a sanctuary or wants to adopt. They have $700 out of $1000 raised with 20 days left http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/alan-s-sanctuary - Dana ___

[Felvtalk] any holistic/chinese herb experts? Product called: Clearlungs

2013-05-20 Thread dana giordano
Hi all, I just started using something called Clearlungs for my asthma and uri that I have (and probably gave to my cats.) It's been quite helpful for my breathing which made me wonder - has anyone ever used this or know if the ingredients are safe for cats? If not, I'll look up the info one by

Re: [Felvtalk] seeking advice for treating FeLV positive old CKD cats with the new drugs

2013-04-25 Thread Dana Giordano
Wait- If u get the vaccine, don't they test positive anyway? And ditto- shots of FeLV confused me too. Not sure how its meant. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 25, 2013, at 8:06 AM, Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com wrote: Shots of FeLV? Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org From:

Re: [Felvtalk] stray cat I took in has feline leukemia

2013-01-13 Thread Dana Giordano
Have you tried dr elseys precious cat litter? It really does work, at least when i tried it with my Buddy, who had felv and fiv and lived till he was about 11. It worked immediately for him. On Jan 13, 2013, at 11:21 PM, strchalb...@aol.com wrote: Hi John! Thanks so much for your quick

Re: [Felvtalk] stray cat I took in has feline leukemia

2013-01-13 Thread dana giordano
big oops! Thanks PandieAnn! you're right, it's dr elseys cat attract. On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 11:32 PM, pandie...@aol.com wrote: ** it's not the precious cat litter it's dr. elsey's cat attract. 100% guaranteed money back. In a message dated 1/13/2013 10:29:16 P.M. Central Standard Time,

Re: [Felvtalk] RACCOON GETTING INTO CAT STATION

2012-05-29 Thread Dana Giordano
I feed mine on the ground inside a bin which I have cut out the sides of so they can pass through. I lean boards up Against the sides. It's low perfect for a cat and opossums but apparently too low and awkward for a raccoon to get in there. I put a large deep square plastic food bin inside

Re: [Felvtalk] Fwd: caboodle ranch (pet-abuse.com DNA national website)

2012-03-10 Thread dana giordano
There is: I found one database that seems amazing but it's suprising how often people don't know about it and just uselessly circulate DNR's on lists: It's called http://www.pet-abuse.com/ On Sat, Mar 10, 2012 at 2:36 PM, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: PS Those who dump animals should never

[Felvtalk] caboodle ranch - other side of the story links

2012-03-06 Thread dana giordano
Just info on the caboodle ranch issue: This place gets a lot of media attention and volunteers. Personally, while he's not perfect, he was not alone in this work, so it seems at least worth it to consider he got steamrolled. I've been reading about it and it really seems like it may have been

[Felvtalk] cat from hell tv series on discovery channel

2011-12-14 Thread dana giordano
Haven't seen this before so might becoming late to the party, but it's a tv show on cat behavior issue hosted by the owner of spirit essences. Thought y'all might be interested http://animal.discovery.com/tv/my-cat-from-hell/ ___ Felvtalk mailing list

[Felvtalk] foster needed for lonely FeLV cat and/or non felv cat - philadelphia area

2011-12-01 Thread dana giordano
Hi all, This came across a rescue list I am on, and I wanted to pass it on. The lady had a fire, and is waiting for her house to be rebuilt. It took longer than expected, and two of her foster volunteers could not extend. If you or anyone you know might be interested, please don't hesitate to

Re: [Felvtalk] FDA fooling with supplements and foods

2011-07-30 Thread dana giordano
I did too - Do you recall the link where the info came from? On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 4:38 PM, Lorrie felineres...@frontier.com wrote: 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

Re: [Felvtalk] Fleas

2011-06-21 Thread dana giordano
For you house, I recommend diluting Dawn dishwashing liquid soap (supposedly only the Blue Dawn works) and spraying it all over and under your furniture, walls floors - I couldn't get rid of my house fleas until I tried that last home remedy - and I think I've tried them all. The Dawn soap one

Re: [Felvtalk] Casanova aka Studs going over the rainbow bridge

2011-04-01 Thread dana giordano
I'm so sorry, and so glad to hear you both got a chance to share love. Love the gentle vibes over the Rainbow bridge sentiment. I will send mine for him too. * Share something interesting today. Do something interesting too. Foster. Adopt. Rescue. Volunteer. SHARE ---

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Lola to the CLS list :(

2011-03-30 Thread dana giordano
I'm so glad you found her and helped her. Just knowing someone was therein some ways I'm sure she was aware there was caring and love surrounding her finally - and now when you meet again someday, she'll tell you so. So glad to know people like you people. What you do is so important and so

Re: [Felvtalk] anyone in PA area or anywhere take in a super lovey friendly FelV positive senior?

2011-03-16 Thread dana giordano
- From: dana giordano [mailto:giordano.d...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 7:41 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] anyone in PA area or anywhere take in a super lovey friendly FelV positive senior? Hi - the shelter near me in philadelphia has a very lovey kissing

[Felvtalk] facebook or twitter?

2011-03-16 Thread dana giordano
Have you thought about getting on facebook or twitter? I think so many people on there would appreciate easy access to this amazing group of very educated and passionate group of people. There is nothing there I have found that even comes close to this group/site/list. * *

[Felvtalk] anyone in PA area or anywhere take in a super lovey friendly FelV positive senior?

2011-03-15 Thread dana giordano
Hi - the shelter near me in philadelphia has a very lovey kissing hugging 10-15 year old senior kitty who just is a total lovebug. His owner died. Can anyone take him in? He is on the very very sweet side and my bathroom doesn't seem like it's good enough for this little lovebug. As far as I

Re: [Felvtalk] OT: Transport

2011-03-15 Thread dana giordano
I found this via facebook that my contacts have friended. Maybe they can help you. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Take-Me-Home-Animal-Rescue-Transports/191304693761 * * www.twitter.com/smallspark * Share something interesting today.* On Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 11:59 PM, Kelley Saveika

[Felvtalk] anyone in philly area? senior FeLV at ACCT in urgent list

2011-03-14 Thread dana giordano
Hi everyone, this kitty needs a home and I didn't let Buddy loose in my house, he was content in the bathroom. I think this little guy needs more human attention than living in my bathroom would give him, and my cats would eat him alive anyway - no word yet on IFA confirmation but they move kinda

Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.

2011-03-07 Thread dana giordano
that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ From: dana giordano giordano.d...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, March 3, 2011 11:59:08 PM

Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.

2011-03-07 Thread dana giordano
and .well, I have long conversations with my loves that have left this world. And they have made sure I knew it was very real. Bless you. On Mar 7, 2011, at 7:04 PM, dana giordano wrote: Thank you so much for the condolences. I am still pretty sad he left. He's all over my facebook

Re: [Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.

2011-03-04 Thread dana giordano
Thank you for condolences. I will really miss him. It's really weird to not have him home. Dana On Fri, Mar 4, 2011 at 10:01 AM, Mike Finch jpact...@yahoo.com wrote: Dear Dana, I'm so sorry for the shock and grief you must be experiencing. I'm so glad, for both of you, that you were there

[Felvtalk] Buddy left for the Rainbow Bridge today.

2011-03-03 Thread dana giordano
HI All, please add my boy Buddy to the list. He was 10 years old, both Felv and Fiv positive. He passed earlier today about a half hour after a seizure. He had no prior seizure activity I was aware of, in fact I thought he was in great condition and would be around for a couple more years. He

[Felvtalk] Advice Needed on Outside Cat Houses

2011-02-28 Thread dana giordano
This didn't seem to go through, just wanted to double send in case some weirdness happened. On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 12:10 AM, dana giordano giordano.d...@gmail.comwrote: Sorry! Didn't read that post properly. For full on cat enclosures, these sites may work better for companies and ideas

Re: [Felvtalk] Advice Needed on Outside Cat Houses

2011-02-27 Thread dana giordano
http://www.neighborhoodcats.org/HOW_TO_FERAL_CAT_WINTER_SHELTER- http://www.neighborhoodcats.org/HOW_TO_FERAL_CAT_WINTER_SHELTER The above pretty much compliles all of the affordable ways to make or buy cat shelters. I've heard feral villa is very good. And btw - if you are making your own, your

Re: [Felvtalk] Advice Needed on Outside Cat Houses -answer 2 :o)

2011-02-27 Thread dana giordano
-outdoor-cat-habitat-pics.html http://catnet.stanford.edu/articles/enclosures.html On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 11:57 PM, dana giordano giordano.d...@gmail.comwrote: http://www.neighborhoodcats.org/HOW_TO_FERAL_CAT_WINTER_SHELTER- http://www.neighborhoodcats.org/HOW_TO_FERAL_CAT_WINTER_SHELTER

Re: [Felvtalk] Sanctuaries

2011-02-26 Thread dana giordano
I like hearng about people's experiences on this sanctuary/shelter/will/caretaker sort of thing. It's very illuminating. And I just have to say, well said Kelley on the PETA thing. They creep me out! Share something interesting today. --- www.twitter.com/smallspark

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

2011-02-26 Thread dana giordano
I don't know how old the cats are but (i'm sorry) the amounts I am seeing (500/1000) doesn't seem like it would be enough to take care of the cats for long other than maybe food needs. I definitely could be wrong. And maybe that's all it's intended for. Natalie that is a fantastic idea! I wanted

Re: [Felvtalk] Sanctuaries

2011-02-25 Thread dana giordano
Do people ever start what is basically a very small in-home sanctuary to help take care of almost 10 multiple rescued cats, and some outdoor ferals because they don't believe in risking the cats to the shelter systems? Is that too small a number of animals to be considered a sanctuary non-profit?

[Felvtalk] FeLV playing paws under door with non FeLV cats

2011-01-19 Thread dana giordano
My kitties have suddenly begun playing paws under the door of my rescued IFA positive FeLV cat and I'm wondering how worried I should be? I'm kind of worried but it seems he likes to do this and I don't want to take it away from him as it's his only kitty interaction - he hasn't had any or been

Re: [Felvtalk] Cats not getting along

2010-12-19 Thread dana giordano
Have you looked into homeopathy?I'm not learnt enough yet to do anything than point out a possible area to look into. My situation is my cats aggression ( sounds a lot like yours but not quite as aggressive with me) I can trace directly to the presence of the other cats. She was the first

Re: [Felvtalk] Murphy is gone.

2010-10-26 Thread dana giordano
Alice, I'm so sorry to hear Murphy passed. He was lucky to have you. It sounds like he loved you a lot. And you obviously loved him, and was solidly there for him when he needed you. I also wanted to thank you so much for sharing the details of his final days - for me, as a first time Felv+/FIV+

[Felvtalk] Great story of taming feral cats Japanese style via treehugger

2010-07-16 Thread dana giordano
I know some of you work with feral cat communities and wanted to pass this on. I thought this story was pretty great. They call it cat rehab. A surprising and unexpected way to deal with a feral cats killing actual endangered species. Check it out!

[Felvtalk] FeLV cat available for adoption (via craigslist NJ)

2010-05-17 Thread dana giordano
Hi, I haven't posted anything yet, just keeping up with the list. I saw this posting on craigslist for a FeLV positive cat needing a home. I don't work for the rescue or anything and I can't take in another cat. I just thought it was worth a shot to post it on here. I know you all care about your

Re: [Felvtalk] Gary - info on acemannan, etc (web file storage info pass on)

2010-04-17 Thread dana giordano
Hello all, I've been lurking but haven't introduced myself yet. (I will soon.) Was reading up and wanted to pass on some info regarding file sharing. You might want to consider using an online service to share files . Would make it easier I think. One is called https://www.dropbox.com/ which is