Re: Hello Everyone, a not so brief update

2006-10-02 Thread Gina WN
Nina,I'm glad to hear from you. Thoughts and prayers are with Spence and you.GinaNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Guys,It's only been a couple of weeks, but it's the longest I've gone without checking in with you guys in about 3 years. I've missed you. My thoughts and prayers are always

Re: Samantha/Good News

2006-10-02 Thread Gina WN
I'm very happy to hear the good news!!Gina[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am happy to say that the antibiotic drops are working...Sammy's eyes nose are already clearing up she just ate some canned cat food. She is moving about just jumping in my lap purring. I am so relieved. Maybe I was

OT: Crackers wins the Oct 2006 Cute Kitty Contest!

2006-10-02 Thread Gina WN
Hi Everyone,I wanted to let you know that Kayte's darlingcat Crackers won the October 2006 Cute Kitty Contestat my Tigger Tales site. I had my husband judge so it would be unbiased. (He doesn't know whose kitties are whose!) :) You can see Crackers' winning picture at Tigger Tales.

Re: Hello Everyone, a not so brief update

2006-10-02 Thread Samiluke
Dear Nina, My prayers are with you Spencer. It's really precious how he put his paw on your face while you were laying with him. Those moments really give us the strength to hang in there. Take care I'll be sending positive vibes to you your furkids. Yvonne

Re: Samantha/Good News

2006-10-02 Thread Samiluke
Thanks, Kayte...she ate this morning tonite, too. Yay Sammy! I think it's time for another dental for her, but I'm always nervous about anesthesia at her age. Yvonne In a message dated 10/1/2006 10:04:18 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Great You keep getting

Re: Angel Peanut

2006-10-02 Thread Samiluke
Thank you for your encouragement. The support of others really makes a difference at times like this. Yvonne In a message dated 10/1/2006 4:58:36 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I’m so sorry about Peanut too. What really strikes me is that you wondered if you

Re: Samantha/Special Needs List

2006-10-02 Thread Samiluke
They seemed ok with each other. Peanut knew how to keep the young upstarts from messing with her, but she never seemed to mind Sammy. What's interesting is that Ashley, one of the other cats that came with Peanut, has been sleeping on the couch in the spot where Peanut was laying on her

Re: Angel Peanut

2006-10-02 Thread Samiluke
Thanks, Diane. Yvonne In a message dated 10/1/2006 11:04:33 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yvonne-- I'm so sorry that Peanut had to leave you. It's always a hard choice, but you did her a kindness by helping her along. Gentlest of Bridge vibes to Peanut,

Re: Hello Everyone, a not so brief update

2006-10-02 Thread Lernermichelle
Nina, I actually just woke up at 2:30 in the morning and thought of you and wondered how Spencer is, and got up and turned on the computer to see if you had written the list. And you had. I am so sorry he is declining, though of course it is expected. Have you considered upping his dex dosage a

Re: Angel Peanut

2006-10-02 Thread Lernermichelle
I am so, so sorry. Michelle

Re: Angel Peanut

2006-10-02 Thread Samiluke
Thanks, Michelle. Yvonne In a message dated 10/2/2006 3:06:26 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am so, so sorry. Michelle

Re: Hello Everyone, a not so brief update

2006-10-02 Thread Nina
Hi Sherry, I'm so sorry to hear about your recent loss of Dodger. You did Dodger such a great service helping him to overcome his fear and bringing love to his life. Thank you for your courage in continuing to open your heart to so many. You certainly seem to have found your calling.

Re: Angel Peanut

2006-10-02 Thread Nina
Dear Yvonne, I'm so sorry about your little Peanut. It sounds like you did everything possible to help her and your final decision, was of course difficult for you, but the kindest one for her. Do your best to not second guess yourself, she was ready to move on or she wouldn't have stopped

Re: Samantha/Good News

2006-10-02 Thread Nina
I've been trying to catch up on posts and had just written you about your Sammy. Before I sent it, I decided to do a search to see if there was any news. What a relief to read this post!! Hooray for Sammy! Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am happy to say that the antibiotic drops

Re: Felv and Feline Interferon

2006-10-02 Thread Nina
Hi Beth, For goodness sake, doesn't Moxy know that she's a cat and suppose to land better than that?? Poor little girl! She certainly picked the right family to join, didn't she :-) ? Our GSD, Zevon, took a nose dive over a very high, very steep cliff trying to get to the ocean when he was

Re: Hello Everyone, a not so brief update

2006-10-02 Thread Nina
Thank you Gina. It's the strangest thing with Spencer... Everytime I think he's down for the count, (beginning with his disappearing act that horrible day), he bounces back. Having accepted his fate when I thought he'd crawled away to die has given me a strange sort of peace about him.

Re: Hello Everyone, a not so brief update

2006-10-02 Thread Nina
Hey Michelle, I'm sorry that your sleep habits are as bad as mine, but it's kind of comforting knowing that you're up in the wee hours with me. Thank you so much for keeping me and Spence in your thoughts. I did up the dosage a little for a while, (thanks to your reassuring post about it

A little more on Spencer

2006-10-02 Thread Nina
This guy cracks me up. I just got off the computer and finally went back to bed, taking Spencer with me. As we settled in I caressed him and cooed to him that if he wanted to stay, it was up to him to fight and that Spirit would help him if it was possible. No sooner had I closed my eyes

Re: Prayers for my Dharma -- Please!!!

2006-10-02 Thread Nina
Hideyo, Wonderful news that Dharma was doing so well the last time you posted about her. Eating on her own is huge! I haven't heard from you, so I'm hoping she continues to improve. How is she today? Have you been giving her feline interferon still? Such a tiny little sprite to hold such a

Re: Those who don't use Interferon

2006-10-02 Thread Nina
So, Leslie, Tell us do! How did the introductions go?? Hideyo, what side effects are you talking about with interferon use? I know you mentioned that before, but I hadn't heard any other mention of it. Every vet I've talked to has either been for it's use, or at least been convinced that

Re: Angel Peanut

2006-10-02 Thread cindy reasoner
I am so sorry to hear about your precious Peanut and I am sorry you had to make that decision. You are in my prayers. Cindy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just wanted to thank everyone for their good wishes prayers. Unfortunately, the antibiotics fluids did not get any response. They

Re: OT: Crackers wins the Oct 2006 Cute Kitty Contest!

2006-10-02 Thread Belinda
Gina, Love your website!! Yaa Crackers, such a cute photo. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls

Re: OT: Crackers wins the Oct 2006 Cute Kitty Contest!

2006-10-02 Thread Belinda
Gina, Love your website!! Yaa Crackers, such a cute photo. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls

Re: Angel Peanut

2006-10-02 Thread Kelley Saveika
Yvonne, I am so sorry to hear about Peanut. On 10/2/06, cindy reasoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am so sorry to hear about your precious Peanut and Iam sorry you had to make that decision.You are in my prayers.Cindy--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just wanted to thank everyone for their good

OT: Why is this list so nice?

2006-10-02 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi guys, I am starting my own rescue because I just couldn't take all the arguing and fighting any more. The rescue list is like a war zone compared to this list. By the way, I told them about you all and the fur flew as they told me how irresponsible yall were for mixing or considering mixing

Re: Hello Everyone, a not so brief update

2006-10-02 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi Nina, I'm sitting here crying just reading your posts. I hope one day I am as brave as you. I can't write too much more since I cry too much at work anyway. Take care, Kelley On 10/2/06, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Michelle,I'm sorry that your sleep habits are as bad as mine, but it's

Re: OT: Why is this list so nice?

2006-10-02 Thread Belinda
Hi Kelley, My suggestion would be to open a Petfinder account for a website, they are world renown and it is fairly easy to get a site and it is free. Here is the page that posts their requirements for a website, I'd be happy to help: http://www.petfinder.com/register/index.html --

Re: OT: Crackers wins the Oct 2006 Cute Kitty Contest!

2006-10-02 Thread Sheila208
Congratulations Crackers ! You really are a cutie. Sheila

Re: OT: Why is this list so nice?

2006-10-02 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hi Belinda, I am planning to open an account on Petfinder. Right now all the kitties I have belong to another rescue group (the one I won't be working with any more). I am filing my incorporation papers with the state this week. Then I will start working on my 501(c)3. I have an initial website

Re: OT: Crackers wins the Oct 2006 Cute Kitty Contest!

2006-10-02 Thread Kelley Saveika
Hooray for Crackers! Such a cute kitty. On 10/2/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Congratulations Crackers ! You really are a cutie. Sheila-- Vist the Austin Siamese Rescue store and save a kitty life! http://www.cafepress.com/austinsiamesehttp://astore.amazon.com/austinsiamese-20

Re: OT: Why is this list so nice?

2006-10-02 Thread Nina
Good for you my dear! I think part of the reason this list is so darn nice is because we're all drawn here during a time of desperation and because our agendas include nothing more than helping our fur loved ones enjoy quality life. By the time we've made it to this incredibly soft landing

Re: A little more on Spencer

2006-10-02 Thread Gina WN
What a minx! Did he actually eat some dry food when offered? That would be great!Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This guy cracks me up. I just got off the computer and finally went back to bed, taking Spencer with me. As we settled in I caressed him and cooed to him that if he wanted to stay, it

Re: Re: A little more on Spencer

2006-10-02 Thread Nina
Yea, he was eating the pieces he pulled through the cage! I brought him back to his dishes in the front room and he did eat a tiny bit more. I think he thought Matilda's EVO crunchies tasted better than his though :) . Nina Gina WN wrote: What a minx! Did he actually eat some dry food when

Re: OT: Why is this list so nice?

2006-10-02 Thread Belinda
Great start on a website. I second what Nina said, communication lines open but any final decision is yours. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service

Taunton, MA 2 FeLV+ kittens still waiting for home

2006-10-02 Thread BJDcat456
Jake and Josh are now approximately 5-6 months old and have been at the Taunton Animal Shelter for 3 months now, since they were left in a box, outside of the shelter, after hours. Their photo can be seen at: http://ucat.us/FELVadopt.html The pair are very bonded to each other. They have

Re: Hello Everyone, a not so brief update

2006-10-02 Thread catatonya
Nina,I'm sorry to hear all you are going through. I found a dog last week, and just that has almost put me over the edge! Take care. You have a lot to deal with.tNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Guys,It's only been a couple of weeks, but it's the longest I've gone without checking in with

re: Hello Everyone, a not so brief upda

2006-10-02 Thread Watsdadillyo
Nina You and Spencer are in my prayers...I look at his little face of the picture i have of him on the couch and pray for him...That beautiful boy LOVES you! Nina you and all your babies are in my prayers. Health and happiness to you sweetie! love and kisses kayte and Crackers

Re: OT: Crackers wins the Oct 2006 Cute Kitty Contest!

2006-10-02 Thread Watsdadillyo
Thank you so much everyone!!! I am blushing! many hugs purrs and MEOWS!!! Crackers P.S. feel free to rub my belly any time!!LOL

Re: Samantha/Good News

2006-10-02 Thread Watsdadillyo
Oh I am so happy!! keep eating and getting strong sammy! I love to read about everyones babies getting well!!!:) kayte and Crackers Re: Samantha/Good News SamilukeMon, 02 Oct 2006 00:43:05 -0700 Thanks, Kayte...she ate this morning tonite, too. Yay

Re: A little more on Spencer

2006-10-02 Thread Watsdadillyo
I cant wait until Spencer shows you he really is the Miracle Baby and fights those demons and gets well...Spencer is always in my prayers and I can't wait to see posts on him getting stronger! Nina that doll baby LOVES you so much!! What a truly beautiful cat Spencer is!:) kayte and Crackers

Re: OT Why is this group so nice

2006-10-02 Thread Watsdadillyo
Wow Nina that is terrible Re: My mentor in rescue dropped me out of her life cold when she learned that the litter of bottle babies I rescued had felv and I refused to euthanise them upon diagnosis. My mouth still gapes open when I think about the irony of her being disappointed in me!

Re: OT Why is this group so nice

2006-10-02 Thread Ioana-Dina Rican
Isn't this ironic how the destiny of those hopeless animals is chosen by humans? And how these decisions are taken? Then why does the "rescue" word exist if "we" just pick and choose who do we save? I don't know on which part of the planet you are because since I've been here in Atlanta I met only

help two feluk kits looking for home

2006-10-02 Thread JENI RECA
hi, two feluk postive kittens 9 weeks looking for forever home or foster home until placed. in tri state area willing to travel, up to date on vaxes, will come with intial supply of food...need help as you all know time in running out Jeni any info very much appreciated From: [EMAIL

Re: timing on FeLV+ test

2006-10-02 Thread Kathi Clark
Thanks, Tonya. This has given me something to think about. I haven't had the other ones tested again and I don't think I will. My vet said if she was in my situation she would retest only if I brought them in for an illness on down the road. If Ellie tests negative on the IFA on October 13,

Daughter's Kitty...CLS

2006-10-02 Thread TatorBunz
Belinda, Can you add my daughter's kitty "Gutt" to the Candlelight Services? My daughter's name is Julie. Gutt was 8-9 yrs old. He was an awesome Maine Coon mix I adored him ever since he was a baby. I had noticed that he was acting strange and losing weight. He was losing control of his

Re: Daughter's Kitty...CLS

2006-10-02 Thread TatorBunz
Sorry wanted to add he wasn't Felv positive. Terrie Mohr-ForkerTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE COLLIE RESCUEDonations accepted