Re: just need to vent about my feral feluk

2006-08-09 Thread Marylyn
The Royal Princess Kitty Katt was feral and lived with my parents as a house cat for about 10 years. Then she had to live with me. She had known me all the time she lived with my parents. She moved to a home with natural gas forced air he/ac from one with electric everything. From the

Re: Dempsey Please add to CLS

2006-08-09 Thread Marylyn
It is not silly at all. Bless you. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Sherry DeHaan To:

Re: Now Peter has become an angel - so soon...

2006-08-09 Thread cindy reasoner
I am so sorry that you lost your baby Peter. It isn't fair that you have to go through this just after losing Naomi. Please don't feel bad about bringing him home with you. You gave him all of your love and you gave him a home of his own. Cindy Reasoner --- Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Dempsey Please add to CLS

2006-08-09 Thread TenHouseCats
i can guarantee you that all the FeLVs i bade goodbye to at our sanctuary are all there waiting to greet your friends, and just imagine what our arrival at the bridge will be like--we're gonna be MOBBED when we get there! -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ:

Re: Now Peter has become an angel - so soon...

2006-08-09 Thread Marissa Johnson
Hideyo,I'm so sorry! I can't imagine what it must be like to lose two so close together!!! But know in your heart of hearts that Peter's life with you was far better than it would've been if he'd been left on the street!! You did your best to help him fight it off...but it must have been his

Re: Kiko and Mickey

2006-08-09 Thread Marissa Johnson
So sorry to hear about Kiko and Mickey! I can't imagine losing two at once!! I'm praying for comfort for you and peaceful crossings for them (at least they'll have each other). Know that they love you, they were blessed to be with you, and their spirits are still with you.Hugs!MJ Yahoo!

Re: Now Peter has become an angel - so soon...

2006-08-09 Thread Roxane Baldwin
Hideyo, I'm so sorry for both of your losses, you are in my thoughts and prayersRoxaneHideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi, everyone, thank you very much for your prayers for Peter – Peter has crossed the bridge on the way to a peaceful land this afternoon about two hours

RE: Now Peter has become an angel - so soon...

2006-08-09 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message I'm so sorry to hear of your losses---firstKiko, then your dog Mickey. That is truly heart-breaking. Please know I'm thinking of you. I'm glad they at least had you to love and care for them, and passed away knowing they were so loved. Kerry -Original Message-From:

Re: Dempsey Please add to CLS

2006-08-09 Thread Marissa Johnson
Sherry,So sorry to hear your sad news! There has been a lot of that this week! :(Maizee knew how much you loved her. Bless you! Peaceful crossing to Maizee and comfort and hugs for you!!!MJSherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sweet handsome gray tiger with such beautiful green eyes is

RE: Dempsey Please add to CLS

2006-08-09 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message I'm so sorry Sherry about Dempsey. So many losses for you--I'm so so sorry. I'm glad youare able todraw some comfort in the midst of all your sorrow. Hang on to it. hugs, kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherry

RE: Now Peter has become an angel - so soon...

2006-08-09 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message I agree, Hideyo, it's a blessing you could be with them all, and yes, I know how much it must hurt to not actually have held Peter. (That's why I was so upset about Pookie being euthanised without them telling me when I was right there.) But you know, it seems like he waited

Re: just need to vent about my feral feluk

2006-08-09 Thread Nina
Hi Jeni, First of all, stop apologizing for your situation not being as grave as some others on the list. Everything is relative and your problems will certainly do! Try to calm yourself about what may or may not happen behind that wall. You've gotten some good advice so far, and you know

Re: Kiko and Mickey

2006-08-09 Thread Nina
I'm sorry, I don't know your name, What a terrible time you've had losing two fur Angels. We all know it never gets easier and "being prepared" doesn't help the way you think it might either. It doesn't matter how long or short our time together is, we're never ready to say goodbye. My

Re: just need to vent about my feral feluk

2006-08-09 Thread Kat
Hi Jeni, I just wanted to add - Instead of reading out loud to your wall kitty, if you know anything about chanting, try it. It also will help her get used to your voice, and can be very soothing at the same time. I also have a very feral black kitty, named Lenore (after the lady in Edgar Allen

As always, Patches

2006-08-09 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
My housemate Gail and I are at our wits' end. He just will not eat. We have tried every combination of approaches we possibly can with every combination of food that we can. We gave him the liver shake on Saturday and he wolfed it down, and the next meal he refused it but ate some regular

Re: Kiko and Mickey

2006-08-09 Thread lvega50899
Hi nina, my name is lori. I just lost my two precious angels. Kiko was a big whitecat, very loveable just like an angel. He would have to hug you when he slept nextto you. I rememberwhen I would be sitting at my computer, he would come behind me and hug me, he would wrap his arms around my neck

RE: As always, Patches

2006-08-09 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Totally sympathise, Diane, I went through that with Levi and Caramel at different times. Buying all sorts of things to try to get them to eat. Making chicken broth, and warming it to lukewarm tempfor them. That worked for a bit. They lapped it up for a day or two. Deli

RE: Kiko and Mickey

2006-08-09 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
Thanks for telling us about Kiko and Mickey, Lori. They sound very special. When I was a kid we had miniature schnauzers and they were the greatest pets -- I think ours did funny things knowing they'd make us laugh, and they were very smart. When Cindy, our first, who was my Dad's little

RE: As always, Patches

2006-08-09 Thread Tracy Weese
i have a negative cat with lymphoma and keeping his weight up is vital. i've also been where you are with a FELV+ catright now, i'm having great luck with fancy feast--it's like crack for cats! well, it doesn't make them all skinny, but it appears to be very addictive. i, too, have tried

RE: As always, Patches

2006-08-09 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
Thanks, Kerry, your suggestions are now on my list of stuff to try (he did eat a piece of sliced turkey a few days ago, but refused a second one.) Diane R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006

RE: As always, Patches

2006-08-09 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
Adding Fancy Feast to my list, thanks, Tracy! Best of luck with your lymphoma baby. Diane R. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Tracy WeeseSent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 1:42 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: RE: As

RE: Dempsey Please add to CLS

2006-08-09 Thread Gary Murphy
Oh Sherry, grey kitties are my special favorites,Dempsey sounds like he was beautiful. I am so sorry for your loss. Peace, Beth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message: 7 Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2006 18:40:08 -0700 (PDT) From: Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Dempsey Please add to CLS To: Felvtalk

Slippery Elm

2006-08-09 Thread Gary Murphy
hate the drug companies, but it might be a lesser evilto use their product if it works in this instance, than to buy the herbal alternative. Why does everything have to be so complicated??? Here's the link: http://enews.earthlink.net/article/nat?guid=20060809/44d95dc0_3ca6_1552620060809953681522

Re: just need to vent about my feral feluk

2006-08-09 Thread wendy
Jeni, You need to set a trap w/ food asap, while keeping the other animals away from it, so that she will come out. If she smells tuna, or something else, she should come out to eat, unless she can get out of the house some other way. Is there any way you can close that hole up after you trap

Re: (OT) Finally, the long awaited GROUND HOG Pictures!

2006-08-09 Thread wendy
Phaewryn, I LOVE the grounghog pics!!! He is so fat and fluffy and cute!!! :) Wendy --- Phaewryn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, so I finally got around to uploading pictures today, so here he is: http://ucat.us/OurRescuePics/GroundHog/GH.jpg http://ucat.us/OurRescuePics/GroundHog/GH1.jpg

Re: As always, Patches

2006-08-09 Thread wendy
Cyproheptadine is a prescription appetite stimulant. Do not get the liquid; it's as bad as the cherry stuff that Phaewryn ended up with. Tastes NASTY!!! It's all I can offer right now. I hope this turns around soon and Patches starts eating again. :) Wendy --- Diane Rosenfeldt [EMAIL

Re: As always, Patches

2006-08-09 Thread felv
Humm, I seem to recall that valium is an appetite stimulant. Others will have other suggestions. Phaewryn PLEASE Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!http://ucat.us/adopt.html DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures) and HOMES for

RE: As always, Patches

2006-08-09 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
You're right about that -- we got diazepam for our Missy, who was hyper and reclusive, and also very skinny. The minute we started her on it, she started hoovering food. Also, she's much less intimidated by the others. I'm just afraid if we ask the vet for another scrip, we'll get a

Re: As always, Patches

2006-08-09 Thread Marylyn
I used it when Ebony Thomas Katt didn't want to leave and it really worked well. There may be side effects--at that time in his life that was not an issue so I either never knew or don't remember. Good luck. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter

Re: As always, Patches

2006-08-09 Thread TenHouseCats
is it periactin that's generally prescribed as an appetite stimulant? i'd talk with your vet. keeping food in them is vital... On 8/9/06, Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I used it when Ebony Thomas Katt didn't want to leave and it really worked well. There may be side effects--at that

Update (long)

2006-08-09 Thread Leslie
Hi everyone, So much sad news on this list this week. Reading about your losses really made me face my fears about adoptinga kitten, but I had to laugh at myselfafter I was so solemn driving to the humane society, and then when I saw her, I couldn't wait to tell her that she was going home, I was

Re: Update (long)

2006-08-09 Thread Marylyn
A word of caution about leaving any cat in a bathroom: Make sure the toilet lid is down at all times (ok, except the obvious times). A cat will investigate, can fall in and can not get out. Let her tell you her name. She will. All you have to do is ask and wait. I am so pleased she is

Re: Update (long)

2006-08-09 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Leslie congrats on your new baby girl!! I know the first everything that you are talking about,when I first took in my beautiful Maizee Grace my heart just swelled with adoration and love instantly.Even her first cute little poos made me smile. :) I do miss that beautiful girl so much everyday.I

Re: Update (long)

2006-08-09 Thread Leslie
Thanks Marylyn and Sherry! I appreciate your advice about the toilet lid, Marylyn, but no worries there. One of Satch's adorable dog-like qualities is a preference for toilet water to the fresh, filtered stuff that he is provided by the management. That lid has been down for over a year. :)

Re: As always, Patches

2006-08-09 Thread elizamaggie
Diane, I'm sorry Patches is having so many problems. I hope things turn around soon! Maggie

Re: Update (long)

2006-08-09 Thread elizamaggie
Hi Leslie, She sounds adorable! I'm so glad your both doing so well! I don't have a lot of experience but that noise sounds like the noise Izzie made shortly after her spaying. The vet said it was from the trachia tube pushing bacteria from her mouth into her body. Most cats can fight it easily

Re: Now Peter has become an angel - so soon...

2006-08-09 Thread Lernermichelle
Oh my god, Hideyo, I am so sorry. No one should have to go through as much as you are going through right now. Michelle

Re: Dempsey Please add to CLS

2006-08-09 Thread Lernermichelle
Sherry, I do not know how you handle all this, but god bless you and i am so sorry. Michelle

Re: As always, Patches

2006-08-09 Thread Lernermichelle
liver shake. Michelle

Re: Kiko and Mickey

2006-08-09 Thread LVega50899
Thankyou MJ for your kind words! Means alot.

Re: Update (long)

2006-08-09 Thread ETrent
How wonderful you got a new baby! I just loved reading the update. elizabeth In a message dated 8/9/2006 7:41:24 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi everyone, So much sad news on this list this week. Reading about your losses really made me face my fears