If something happens to both Bruce and I, my sister is our beneficiary.
We've made it clear, and she's agreed, that she will be responsible for
our animal's care and safety when we're gone. Having a plan would
certainly help, it's such a daunting task to even think about! I know
it's possibl
w man.
St. Francis
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From: Gina WN
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 3:12 AM
Subject: Re: OT Anyone care to take a shot at this question?
I also like Leslie's suggestions about askin
I also like Leslie's suggestions about asking how they would have handled the
situation again, etc. I think that having an animal companion can help people
who suffer from loneliness and depression; it gives people a sense of purpose
and someone else to focus their love and attention on. And,
Kelley,
I like Tamara's suggestion of fostering, that seems nice and probationary.
Don't fault the person for seeking companionship out of loneliness, even
depression, he/she seems to have hit on a solution that has the potential to
be mutually beneficial to them and the animal.
It seems that he/
Well, they managed to give up a pet last time so it wasn't THAT hardOK,
I'll be nice.
Any chance they don't understand the concept of fostering? If it's a match
they have first dibs to adopt and they get to make a huge difference while
looking for the right match.
Kelley Saveika <[EM
Well, I did email this person back, and they say they don't want to foster
because they would have to keep giving the kitty back and it was too hard
the last time to do that. It was a good idea though. I do agree that not
everyone is cut out to foster.
On 1/17/07, Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
It does sound like this person is in need of some unconditional love and
a boost of self esteem. The fact that they are looking for advice is a
good sign, and I would do my best to not be judgmental over past
mistakes. Heaven knows we've all made mistakes that we're not proud
of. I wouldn't
I would make her fill out a application, find out how long she's had her
job, get references, ask them about her stability, etc. Then, yes, I would
adopt to her, BUT, I would need to contact the rescue she got that last cat
from to be SURE she did indeed return the cat to them, and in good health.
"volunteer at the shelter" what a good answer. Our local bird rescue requires
that all adopters
put in a number of volunteer hours before being allowed to adopt. I've never
given up an
animal, and I detest it when people do, but I think that with the right
screening, this should not
preclude h
ne R.
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelly L
Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 10:41 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: OT Anyone care to take a shot at this question?
At 08:37 AM 1/17/2007, you wrote:
STRANGE INDEED. I wo
Why not ask him to foster? Short term care will allow him to know if he really
wants a cat or not...or can afford one. I'd be leary to adopt one of mine to
him...but wouldn't rule it completely outpeople do and can grow. (I've
been unemployed and know how scarry that can be...sometimes tu
Do volunteer work at a shelter --- is a great response.
Gloria
At 10:41 AM 1/17/2007, you wrote:
At 08:37 AM 1/17/2007, you wrote:
STRANGE INDEED. I would find out where this person got rid of the
cat and if it was the SPCA should never be adopted out ot, My
response would be
Please take
I'm inclined to agree. Suggest that she volunteer or foster for a rescue
rather than adopt.
I've lived in the Bay Area since 1978, and lived in SF for the first 25 of
those years. I've lost and found a lot of jobs in that time, moved from
apartment to apartment, spent part of my 20s on u
I would not adopt to him if he dumped the cat. I am just trying to figure
out how to answer his question - is being lonely a good reason to adopt a
cat? I guess my question is what happens if he gets a girlfriend and is no
longer lonely, is the cat going to end up ignored?
On 1/17/07, Kelly L <
At 08:37 AM 1/17/2007, you wrote:
STRANGE INDEED. I would find out where this person got rid of the cat
and if it was the SPCA should never be adopted out ot, My response would be
Please take that love and go volunteer at the shelter .
Kelly lane
This is an email I got. I've been thinking
This is an email I got. I've been thinking about how to respond for a while
and still can't figure it out.
Hi,
This may seem odd, but I figured you guys would
probably know best. I want to be a cat owner. I'm
27, a professional with no life in sight, and I love
cats. I grew up with cats, bac
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