[Felvtalk] Beau - Please add to the CLS
Sherry I'm so sorry you lost Beau. There have been an awful lot of losses on all my yahoo cat groups including my own 17 year old cat who died on June 15th. I know how sad you feel, but grief is the price we pay for love. Lorrie On 07-15, Sherry DeHaan wrote: ?We another one of our wonderful Sids kids today. Beau was a special fellow in my heart.I ALWAYS looked for him every Thursday night after cleaning to give him treats.Her was pretty much a loner at the sanctuary,but I know he lovedme,he would give me kisses by licking the top of my head.I had a good night with him Monday knowing it would be the last time I would see him.I told him how much I loved him and always will,and I even got a little bit of a kiss from him and ALOT of purrs.I LOVE YOU Beau Beau kitty. Sherry We who choose to surround ourselves with lives more temporary than our own, Live within a fragile circle,easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps. We still would have it no other way ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Fwd: OT-deaf/blind dog at Houston kill shelter
I am sorry, this is so OT, but I recall there may be some Texas rescue contacts on this list so hope that, in the interest of this special pup, it is ok I post her in case anyone can help get the word out in Houston/Tx. Thank you! -- Forwarded message -- From: Olya Grove Date: Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 9:57 AM Subject: please cross post! sad doggie at Animal Services in Houston TX really needs help http://deafanimals.blogspot.com/2010/07/houston-tx-deafblind-miniature-pinscher.html -- ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: Re: to Paola - Mixing positives negatives
Paola, here is my two cents worth. i have 8 cats, 2 are felv+. my vet said as long as the negatives are up to date on their shots and the positives are not stressed out, have good food and given good care, there should not be any problem. been 2 years + and still no problem. they have hissing/slapping encounters, but no real biting. everyone is fat, sassy and healthy, especially the felv+ girls. of course, they were all at least 1yr old when i got them, not kittens. i did rescue 2 kittens headed for animal control (take them out along the highway and shoot them) and i could not let that happen. they were healthy, but i kept them seperate from others until they had their kitten shots completed. since then, they rule the house. my babies all go in and out since i live in the middle of the woods, not a lot of traffic on my gravel road. they come in at night because of coyotes, etc. going out gives all a way to work off the excess energy and be prepared for a full night's rest. Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com wrote: Paola - In the past I have always mixed my positives negatives. I did this on the advice of my vet, who said I would simply stress the positives by keeping them separate. I vaccinated my negatives every 6 months, again, on the advice of my vet. One of my FeLV negatives was an FIV+ in all the years I mixed, none of my negatives, including my FIV cat, ever go the FeLV. Right now I do not mix simply because one of my negative cats has Stomatitis I recently spent $3,000 saving his life from Hemobartonella, which we believe he got from a depressed immune system because of the steroids he is on. So, understandably, I am paranoid right now about exposing him to anything else. But when I did mix (and I had 5 positives 5 negatives for a long while), I didn't separate them in any way. They all shared food, water, litter; they groomed each other, etc. All my negatives have been retested several times over the years have remained negative. I even had a foster kitten who had FeLV died from FIP. He lived in my bedroom with one of my negative cats for months. My cat never got the FeLV or the FIP. Beth Dont Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org --- On Tue, 7/13/10, paola cresti iend...@yahoo.com wrote: From: paola cresti iend...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] IMPORTANT CAT VACCINE WARNING To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 12:17 AM a question, I saw posts from 2 people having FeLV+ cats in the house with non affected cats. How do you gys manage that? I just rescued a stray that turned out to be incredibly sweet and FeLV+ but I have 6 others that are indoor/outdoor so they are all vaccinated for FeLV but since it's not 100% I am keeping rescue kitty in the garage and hoping to find someone with a closed household willing to take him as a sole cat or an additional cat to a household with another FeLV+ cat. Having no luck so far (found a possible person with 2 infected cats in NY but I'm in Los Angeles) I'm looking into what I must do if I keep him and for this I also joined this listserv. Do you have them mingle? I figure food dishes should definitely be kept separate. My cats are indoor/outdoor and I caught a feral last year who was also FeLV+ so I'm thinking it's been going around and if they were likely to catch it they might have already done so? I know it's not an exact science but this cat's desperate about being left alone in a room, I sit with him for a while but when I leave he cries for a really long time. Sorry for the long post. thanks Paola ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Brown spider (loxosceles reclusa) bite leads to hemolytic anemia
WOULD LIKE TO COMPARE NOTES. I WAS BITTEN BY A SPIDER (AT LEAST THE DR ASSUMES IT WAS LAST YEAR AND ENDED UP AT ER. AN AREA THE SIZE OF MY HAND WAS SWOLLEN, RED AND ITCHED LIKE CRAZY. DR SAID WOULD GRADUALLY EASE AND CLEAR UP. IT DID AND THEN THIS USMMER WHEN IT STARTED GETTING HOT, THAT SAME AREA ITCHES AND IS COVERED WITH SMALL, HARD BUMPS. NO SWELLING THIS TIME, JUST RED( COULD BE BECAUSE IT ITCHES AND I SCRATCH IT). HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED THIS? MY CATS DO GO OUTSIDE AND ROAM THE WOODS AROUND MY HOUSE. NOW I AM MORE WORRIED ABOUT SPIDERS THAN COYOTES. LauraM hingebacktorto...@yahoo.com wrote: I was bitten by one last November. My wound didn't become necrotic - but the swollen area was about 10 in diameter, it was tremendously painful and I have a discolored noticeable concavity in my leg at the bite site which will probably be permanent. Since that time I have suffered from constant exhaustion along with muscle spasms in the affected leg that are sometimes non-stop. So, I am always on the lookout for them. Interesting - I would love to see the research if you would kindly email it to me. --- On Sat, 7/10/10, Ana Gutierrez ana...@gmail.com wrote: From: Ana Gutierrez ana...@gmail.com Subject: [Felvtalk] Brown spider (loxosceles reclusa) bite leads to hemolytic anemia To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Saturday, July 10, 2010, 11:53 PM Dears, I keep thinking of how fast I lost Beltza, and hence I keep researching. Just to find out that is very weird*, but that the bite of a *Loxosceles reclusa* causes hemolytic anemia. *weird in adults, not that weird in children -- I would say, not that weird in our cats. I don't know if these spiders are common where you live, but please google a pic of them so you can recognize it --and kill it--- when you see one. Please don't expose your kitties to this bug. Best, Ana PS. If someone wants the original scientific papers I've read, let me know, so I can email them ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Beau Please add to the CLS :(
Sherry, so sorry to read that Beau has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. He sounds like a very special fella. The only thing that helps me is knowing our Angels are now happily romping in the green meadows chasing butterflies. I'll light a candle for him tonight. Sharyl --- On Thu, 7/15/10, Sherry DeHaan sherryd...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Sherry DeHaan sherryd...@yahoo.com Subject: [Felvtalk] Beau Please add to the CLS :( To: Felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 9:57 PM We another one of our wonderful Sids kids today. Beau was a special fellow in my heart.I ALWAYS looked for him every Thursday night after cleaning to give him treats.Her was pretty much a loner at the sanctuary,but I know he lovedme,he would give me kisses by licking the top of my head.I had a good night with him Monday knowing it would be the last time I would see him.I told him how much I loved him and always will,and I even got a little bit of a kiss from him and ALOT of purrs.I LOVE YOU Beau Beau kitty. Sherry We who choose to surround ourselves with lives more temporary than our own, Live within a fragile circle,easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps. We still would have it no other way ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Beau Please add to the CLS :(
Sherry.so very sorry to hear about Beau. Your Thursday nights will be especially lonely for a while. Someone special will let you know they are eager for your love and extra attention soon. We will light a candle in SoCal for Beau this evening. Blessings to you, Sara -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 6:58 PM To: Felvtalk Subject: [Felvtalk] Beau Please add to the CLS :( We another one of our wonderful Sids kids today. Beau was a special fellow in my heart.I ALWAYS looked for him every Thursday night after cleaning to give him treats.Her was pretty much a loner at the sanctuary,but I know he lovedme,he would give me kisses by licking the top of my head.I had a good night with him Monday knowing it would be the last time I would see him.I told him how much I loved him and always will,and I even got a little bit of a kiss from him and ALOT of purrs.I LOVE YOU Beau Beau kitty. Sherry We who choose to surround ourselves with lives more temporary than our own, Live within a fragile circle,easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps. We still would have it no other way ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org __ NOD32 5284 (20100716) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Beau Please add to the CLS :(
To everyone who has lost a little furry friend: Beyond The Rainbow As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played, I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade. I saw a wondrous image then of a place that's trouble-free Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity. I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side Were meadows rich and beautiful -- lush and green and wide! And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be! My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do. I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night. 'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold. For although we may not be together in the way we used to be, We are still connected by a cord no eye can see. So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart. cg - 1995 -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sharyl Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 12:10 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Beau Please add to the CLS :( Sherry, so sorry to read that Beau has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. He sounds like a very special fella. The only thing that helps me is knowing our Angels are now happily romping in the green meadows chasing butterflies. I'll light a candle for him tonight. Sharyl --- On Thu, 7/15/10, Sherry DeHaan sherryd...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Sherry DeHaan sherryd...@yahoo.com Subject: [Felvtalk] Beau Please add to the CLS :( To: Felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 9:57 PM We another one of our wonderful Sids kids today. Beau was a special fellow in my heart.I ALWAYS looked for him every Thursday night after cleaning to give him treats.Her was pretty much a loner at the sanctuary,but I know he lovedme,he would give me kisses by licking the top of my head.I had a good night with him Monday knowing it would be the last time I would see him.I told him how much I loved him and always will,and I even got a little bit of a kiss from him and ALOT of purrs.I LOVE YOU Beau Beau kitty. Sherry We who choose to surround ourselves with lives more temporary than our own, Live within a fragile circle,easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps. We still would have it no other way ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Beau Please add to the CLS :(
Sherry, Beau it's with Beltza now. I am sure they will play together. I am really sorry. Lots of hugs, Ana -- Forwarded message -- From: Sherry DeHaan sherryd...@yahoo.com To: Felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:57:42 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Felvtalk] Beau Please add to the CLS :( We another one of our wonderful Sids kids today. Beau was a special fellow in my heart.I ALWAYS looked for him every Thursday night after cleaning to give him treats.Her was pretty much a loner at the sanctuary,but I know he lovedme,he would give me kisses by licking the top of my head.I had a good night with him Monday knowing it would be the last time I would see him.I told him how much I loved him and always will,and I even got a little bit of a kiss from him and ALOT of purrs.I LOVE YOU Beau Beau kitty. Sherry We who choose to surround ourselves with lives more temporary than our own, Live within a fragile circle,easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps. We still would have it no other way ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Great story of taming feral cats Japanese style via treehugger
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! http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/07/cat-rehab-weans-feral-felines-off-endandered-birds.php?campaign=daily_n l* *Dana* * ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: Re: to Paola - Mixing positives negatives
Thanks you all so much for your input. It's really helpful to know it can work. All my cats are adults and indoor/outdoor hence they were vaccinated and chances are they've mingled in places where FeLV+ cats had been.. hopefully it means it's working and/or they are immune. I will exercise caution just the same as one is also Diabetic. Thanks you so much and kudos to all of you for also not giving up on a kitty just because they are infected with this terrible disease. Paola From: dlg...@windstream.net dlg...@windstream.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Fri, July 16, 2010 7:41:35 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: Re: to Paola - Mixing positives negatives Paola, here is my two cents worth. i have 8 cats, 2 are felv+. my vet said as long as the negatives are up to date on their shots and the positives are not stressed out, have good food and given good care, there should not be any problem. been 2 years + and still no problem. they have hissing/slapping encounters, but no real biting. everyone is fat, sassy and healthy, especially the felv+ girls. of course, they were all at least 1yr old when i got them, not kittens. i did rescue 2 kittens headed for animal control (take them out along the highway and shoot them) and i could not let that happen. they were healthy, but i kept them seperate from others until they had their kitten shots completed. since then, they rule the house. my babies all go in and out since i live in the middle of the woods, not a lot of traffic on my gravel road. they come in at night because of coyotes, etc. going out gives all a way to work off the excess energy and be prepared for a full night's rest. Beth create_me_...@yahoo.com wrote: Paola - In the past I have always mixed my positives negatives. I did this on the advice of my vet, who said I would simply stress the positives by keeping them separate. I vaccinated my negatives every 6 months, again, on the advice of my vet. One of my FeLV negatives was an FIV+ in all the years I mixed, none of my negatives, including my FIV cat, ever go the FeLV. Right now I do not mix simply because one of my negative cats has Stomatitis I recently spent $3,000 saving his life from Hemobartonella, which we believe he got from a depressed immune system because of the steroids he is on. So, understandably, I am paranoid right now about exposing him to anything else. But when I did mix (and I had 5 positives 5 negatives for a long while), I didn't separate them in any way. They all shared food, water, litter; they groomed each other, etc. All my negatives have been retested several times over the years have remained negative. I even had a foster kitten who had FeLV died from FIP. He lived in my bedroom with one of my negative cats for months. My cat never got the FeLV or the FIP. Beth Dont Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org --- On Tue, 7/13/10, paola cresti iend...@yahoo.com wrote: From: paola cresti iend...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] IMPORTANT CAT VACCINE WARNING To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 12:17 AM a question, I saw posts from 2 people having FeLV+ cats in the house with non affected cats. How do you gys manage that? I just rescued a stray that turned out to be incredibly sweet and FeLV+ but I have 6 others that are indoor/outdoor so they are all vaccinated for FeLV but since it's not 100% I am keeping rescue kitty in the garage and hoping to find someone with a closed household willing to take him as a sole cat or an additional cat to a household with another FeLV+ cat. Having no luck so far (found a possible person with 2 infected cats in NY but I'm in Los Angeles) I'm looking into what I must do if I keep him and for this I also joined this listserv. Do you have them mingle? I figure food dishes should definitely be kept separate. My cats are indoor/outdoor and I caught a feral last year who was also FeLV+ so I'm thinking it's been going around and if they were likely to catch it they might have already done so? I know it's not an exact science but this cat's desperate about being left alone in a room, I sit with him for a while but when I leave he cries for a really long time. Sorry for the long post. thanks Paola ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org