Re: Effie has her angel's wings

2005-03-03 Thread Brenda K. Smith
Del     Please accept my heartfelt condolences in the passing of your precious Effie.  She was so fortunate to have your forever, loving home and you were fortunate to have her loving, precious presence to add wonderful things to your life.  They all teach us something I am sure.  I know t

OT: Lovey and Merry Home! :) - Third Act! LONG!

2005-03-03 Thread Brenda K. Smith
Hi All..     Peggy, would you please pass this on to Tinley?  Thanks.     Also, thank you Dan for your leg of the trip.  I understand it wasn't so special. :) You are a good man.     I left off with going to meet Tom at the Wisconsin Dells.  We arrived between 10:00 and 10:30 PM.  We ha

Re: Feral cat book...to the Lottery

2005-03-03 Thread TatorBunz
Oh yeah..thanks for reminding me about them too!   In a message dated 3/3/2005 7:33:01 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Bob Barker, Doris Day, Betty White![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 3/3/2005 1:04:26 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I did

Re: Feral cat book...to the Lottery

2005-03-03 Thread Nina
Bob Barker, Doris Day, Betty White! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 3/3/2005 1:04:26 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I didn't know about Bo Derek. Good for her. Why aren't there more celebs like those two? Kerry We have Linda Evans around here

Re: Feral cat book...to the Lottery

2005-03-03 Thread TatorBunz
In a message dated 3/3/2005 1:04:26 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I didn't know about Bo Derek. Good for her. Why aren't there more celebslike those two?Kerry We have Linda Evans around here (WA) she is another active member for animal welfare. Geena Davis, Drew Barrymore,

Re: off-topic: do hospices for pets exist?

2005-03-03 Thread Lernermichelle
I read about a hospice service somewhere on the west coast, but it is like hospice care for humans-- going to the home to help with pain relief, care, etc. for terminally ill animals, rather than a place that takes them.   There is an FeLV sanctuary somewhere with a woman who has about 50 po

Re: outdoor arrangments (was:Tip is Gone)

2005-03-03 Thread Karolyn Lount
If you put chicken wire on the top the hawks can not get them. You need to cover the top so the cats can not climb out of the enclosure

Re: Feral cat book...to the Lottery/freecycle

2005-03-03 Thread Lernermichelle
Actually, many freecycle lists do not require that you offer anything before posting a request. It varies depending on who is moderating it. Michelle   In a message dated 3/3/05 4:07:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: just a thought. is there a www.freecycle.org  listed

Re: O.T. - Help for my shelter

2005-03-03 Thread TenHouseCats
very interesting site sounds as if not ALL stories will be accepted; are FeLVs considered handicapped/disabled?... MC

Re: Loki Advice: fleas, throwing up

2005-03-03 Thread Karolyn Lount
Hi, I use Advantage in stead of Revolution unless my cats have ear mites. My vet will not carrie Revolution because of the amount of chemicals in it. To save money with the Advantage use the dog size with a syringe, without the needle, and apply the amount required for the weight of the cat

Re: New cat litter will detect illness in cats

2005-03-03 Thread Barbara Lowe
there's a website for the litter http://www.scooplite.com/ 35 lbs for 14.95 and if you order two of anything,it's free shipping(click on the free shipping banner for more info). i might order it as have had problems in the past but since i put them all on vit C and E and coq10 -10, i've had

Re: off-topic: do hospices for pets exist?

2005-03-03 Thread TenHouseCats
angel's gate is the only one that i know of; there are some "retirement homes," tho i don't have their links immediately at hand. terri's point is very well taken: we ARE the hospices for our FeLVs and other sick ones! at the sanctuary, one ot the things we ran across was WHO/WHAT the cat was: we

Re: O.T. - Help for my shelter

2005-03-03 Thread Brenda K. Smith
Barbara.     Here you are - http://www.handicappedpets.com/gallery/wfi0205/index.htm -- Brenda. http://www.whiskersandwicks.com http://www.cheqnet.net/~bksmith "The only risk you ever run in befriending a cat is enriching yourself." - Colette Don't Tak

RE: Effie has her angel's wings

2005-03-03 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Del, I am so very sorry for Effie’s passing – I am sure that there isn’t really any words which can totally heal your pains – and I am crying with you though I don’t anything about Effie, but I know that she was and is such a special soul for you.   I read a poem one time somewhere – it

RE: Feral cat book...to the Lottery

2005-03-03 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Sally, what a great idea! I love the idea of "Who DESERVES to Win a Million Dollars." Lottery - it actually should interest LOTS of people in a similar way how the TV series "Rosanne" was so popular - if you know what I mean - Just have to figure out the way to solicit! We just visited Oreo - poor

RE: off-topic: do hospices for pets exist?

2005-03-03 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Thanks Chris. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ChrisSent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 12:56 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: RE: off-topic: do hospices for pets exist? Well Angel’s Gate on Long Island, NY lists

Re: off-topic: do hospices for pets exist?

2005-03-03 Thread Terri Brown
Title: Message If you think about it, all of us who take in FeLV+ cats are running "hospices" of sorts...   =^..^= Terri, Salome', Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, and 5 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth and Alec =^..^=   Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze

RE: Effie has her angel's wings

2005-03-03 Thread Sue Feldbusch
Del, You were a big help to me when I came on the board with my felv+ cat. I am sorry to hear about Effie. From: "Del Daniels" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: Subject: Effie has her angel's wings Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 19:54:09 -0600 Effie left us this morning and m

Re: Effie has her angel's wings

2005-03-03 Thread Nina
Del, I'm so sorry about Effie's passing, you and your husband must be missing her so much.  Didn't you say she used to sleep with you at night?  We're so blessed to know and love them, it's never long enough.  I hope it gives you some comfort to know that because of you she lived and loved bett

Re: Petition to REISSUE SPAY & NEUTER Animal Stamp

2005-03-03 Thread carlas
I signed I will forward to other too!

Re: Feral cat book...to the Lottery/freecycle

2005-03-03 Thread Barbara Lowe
just a thought. is there a www.freecycle.org listed for your local area? in case you don't know how it works, you have to register and then (at least in our area) the first post must be an Offer of something. everything has to be free. people offer things from packing materials to boats to food et

RE: Feral cat book...to the Lottery

2005-03-03 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
What a wonderful read, Sally, from start to finish. And, I wouldn't be at all surprised if young Sally actually played some part, even if only in a chance comment, in molding young Nell, maybe even influencing Nell's dad, in terms of what they are and do for animals today. We're all connected, and

Re: Michelle, How's Lucy?

2005-03-03 Thread Belinda Sauro
Actually, I'm not sure I spelled it correctly either, I was adding the D because I didn't know there was just an L methionine :)) -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com Fe

Re: Feral cat book...to the Lottery

2005-03-03 Thread Skf95111
Dear Hideyo: I hear you loud and clear. If I ever had any "extra" dollars to spend, it sure would be nice to do more than just dream about winning the lottery. When I think about all the good things I could do to help improve the lot of critters in this world...Oh, wouldn't it be loverly? A

RE: off-topic: do hospices for pets exist?

2005-03-03 Thread Chris
Title: Message Well Angel’s Gate on Long Island, NY lists itself as a hospice…..   Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 1:50 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemi

RE: Michelle, How's Lucy?

2005-03-03 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
When it’s borderline, is it like 6?  My papa was somewhere between 6.5 and 7, but was considered to be alkali.   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 11:35 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia

Re: Michelle, How's Lucy?

2005-03-03 Thread Lernermichelle
Yes, it was 6 exactly, so more acidic than papa's but borderline.   Michelle     In a message dated 3/3/05 1:59:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When itâs borderline, is it like 6?  My papa was somewhere between 6.5 and 7, but was considered to be alkali.  

RE: Michelle, How's Lucy?

2005-03-03 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Thank you for correcting it, Belinda (I am Japanese, and don't know how to spell things correctly sometime). I think you should definitely try once it's confirmed that she needs "acidifier" - because I tried Vitamin C, all sorts of different herbs, cranberry juice, and etc. Nothing really worked c

Re: Michelle, How's Lucy?

2005-03-03 Thread Belinda Sauro
I think that is suppose to be DL methionine, my Skeeter was on this for years when he was diagnosed with cyrstals, he also had no problem after he started it. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kitt

Re: OT: New cat litter will detect illness in cats

2005-03-03 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
That is wonderful...if it works, I book marked it and will maybe look into it later...Thanks so much, anything we can do to be proactive is great in my book. Cherietamara stickler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Here's something odd:   Pet Ecology is to release a new cat litter that will detect urinary

OT: New cat litter will detect illness in cats

2005-03-03 Thread tamara stickler
Here's something odd:   Pet Ecology is to release a new cat litter that will detect urinary tract infections, diabetes and pregnancy in cats.  It's called "SCOOP-lite".  www.petecology.com for more info. Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! Yahoo! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web

off-topic: do hospices for pets exist?

2005-03-03 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Hi all Just wondering---a friend asked me if I knew if there were hospices for pets. I've never heard of one--has anyone else? Kerry  This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are add

Re: Michelle, How's Lucy?

2005-03-03 Thread Lernermichelle
Thank you for that tip.  She has a large bladder stone, no crystals, and her ph was borderline so they could not tell which kind of stone, struvite or oxylate.  We are trying the food that helps with struvite, as well as some chinese herbs used to dissolve bladder stones, to see if that work

Re: Effie has her angel's wings

2005-03-03 Thread TenHouseCats
aw, del, i'm so sorry. effie, thank you for sharing your life with us all! MC

RE: Michelle, How's Lucy?

2005-03-03 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Title: Message I am sorry to budge in, but I was wondering about Lucy’s condition regarding blood in urine? Does she have crystals in urine?  What is her urine ph level?  If it’s too alkali which has been for one of my FIV positive cat, Papa.  I have something I finally found which is work

Re: Effie has her angel's wings

2005-03-03 Thread Lernermichelle
Del, I am so so sorry.  Like Simon, Effie has been followed so closely by this list that I, and I bet others, feel like I knew her.  I am very sad to hear she is gone.  She had a long run with the cancer, which is amazing, but it does not make the end any easier. Michelle

Re: outdoor arrangments (was:Tip is Gone)

2005-03-03 Thread Lernermichelle
I actually lock my cats in at night, because we have fishers and other creatures in the area. So they only have access to the yard during the day. Michelle   In a message dated 3/2/05 10:48:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Great horned owls have been known to kill an

RE: Michelle, How's Lucy?

2005-03-03 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message  Michelle, sending lots of positive vibes for Lucy, and hoping things continue to look better for her. Kerry Thanks for asking, Nina.  I have not gotten her re-xrayed yet to see if it has shrunk. She is supposed to be xrayed this week but I have not taken her in yet and may w

RE: Loki Advice: fleas, throwing up

2005-03-03 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message   Loki is one fortunate little guy to have you care for him, Steve.  Bless you for everything you do for him.  Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve WilliamsSent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 12:21 AMTo: felvtalk@fel

RE: Effie has her angel's wings

2005-03-03 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message I'm so sorry for your double loss, Del. I know how very painful it must be for you. I feel I had come to know Effie a little through your emails, and I hope the sweet memories you have of your little furball will give you comfort in the difficult days to come. Effie was one lu

Re: Effie has her angel's wings

2005-03-03 Thread Sarah Moody
I just joined this group so I do not know any of you too good but I definitely know the heartache of losing a kitty after their final battle. I know it may seem hard now but you have to think of the wonderful thing you did for this companion. Although Effie's life was short, to have someone who l

Re: Effie has her angel's wings

2005-03-03 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
Del, I am so sorry to hear about Effie, I too shed a tear for her it is such a shame that the things we love the most can be taken from us by such dreadful illnesses. We are here for you. My thoughts are with you at this very hard time. CherieDel Daniels <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Effie left

Re: Michelle, How's Lucy?

2005-03-03 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
Please keep us posted Michelle, my thought are with you sending healing vibes Lucy's way Cherie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for asking, Nina.  I have not gotten her re-xrayed yet to see if it has shrunk. She is supposed to be xrayed this week but I have not taken her in yet and may wait until

Re: Effie has her angel's wings

2005-03-03 Thread TatorBunz
Del,     I'm so sorry to hear about your loses. Bless you for what you do for the animals. Also, sorry to hear about your friend Liz. You are right she is looking out for all the new arrivals at the bridge especially Effie.   Terrie MohrCheck site for available Siameses for adoption!More will b

Re: O.T. - Help for my shelter

2005-03-03 Thread Barbara Lowe
oh darn please send the link again as my computer seems to have been hungry last night and i can't find any saved stuff from yesterday. barbara - Original Message - From: Brenda K. Smith To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 4:59 PM S

Re: Effie has her angel's wings

2005-03-03 Thread Barbara Lowe
I'm so sorry. I'm sorry you lost two beloved friends. I hope in time you may be comforted. we all know about those empty places. barbara  

Re: Effie has her angel's wings

2005-03-03 Thread carlas
Del I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Effie, I hope that the thought of Liz watching over Effie help you find some comfort. My heart goes out to you Carla From: "Del Daniels" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Date sent: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 19:54:09 -

Re: Effie has her angel's wings

2005-03-03 Thread Gloria B. Lane
I'm so very sorry, Del - it is so hard to lose our loved ones, and I'm know what you mean. Bless your heart. So many losses, so many tears. My sweet Calawalla will be checking in with them and showing them around. Gloria Effie left us this morning and my friend, Liz, who passed away last wee

RE: Effie has her angel's wings

2005-03-03 Thread Doljan, Joan
Title: Message Del,   I am so sorry for the many losses you have had to endure.  The ups and downs of rescue, disease and life itself is sometimes very hard.  But there are the ups as well, the saving, the love and the caring and this is what it is all about.   Take care,   Joan -

RE: O.T. - Help for my shelter

2005-03-03 Thread Doljan, Joan
Title: Message Thank you! -Original Message-From: Brenda K. Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 5:00 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: O.T. - Help for my shelterJoan    I just went there and a person needs to view the Photo G