Re: [Felvtalk] Losing cats

2011-03-17 Thread Lorrie
I lost 30 or 40 years ago. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] laser

2011-03-16 Thread Lorrie
On 03-15, MaiMaiPG wrote: > laser helps reduce the stress Laser spay? I don't think our one and only vet clinic does this. Is it a fairly new proceedure? ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/

Re: [Felvtalk] Any advice appreciated.

2011-03-16 Thread Lorrie
I recently had a FelV female spayed and she came thru the proceedure just fine. I too was afraid to do it, but I'm glad I did as she is a happier cat. Lorrie >On 03-15, Diane Rosenfeldt wrote: > Generally spay/neuter is a good idea in most cases -- much less > uncomfortable for

Re: [Felvtalk] Sanctuaries (Marnie) (Lorrie)

2011-03-04 Thread Lorrie
he only other animal shelter is the county pound where the cats are gassed and incinerated as fast as they come in the door. It was because of this horrible place that I started my sanctuary. I'm in north eastern WV (Terra Alta). I'll make a note of your e-mail address so we can chat in th

[Felvtalk] The Last Post Sanctuary

2011-03-03 Thread Lorrie
nd speak to them? > > Last Post Animal Sanctuary > Jeanne Tommey > 95 Beldon St. > Falls Village, CT 06031 > (860) 824-0831 > > -Original Message- > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lorrie

Re: [Felvtalk] Sanctuaries (for Frank)

2011-03-03 Thread Lorrie
so strange is the lady I contacted at Caboodle said I was the FIRST person to say their fee was too low. She said everyone else said it cost too much. Do you believe this? I don't. Anyway, thanks for writing. I meant to get back to you sooner. Lorrie in Eastern WV __

Re: [Felvtalk] Sanctuaries (Marnie)

2011-03-02 Thread Lorrie
, my daughter, and a paid cleaning lady. We live in a very small town, and our humane society only has 8 active people who are into dogs, not cats. Lorrie On 02-26, Marnie Miszewski wrote: > The last time I posted, I was in the start up phase of my > sanctuary, Helping Paws Animal Sanctuary. W

Re: [Felvtalk] Money in trust for cats........Legal aid

2011-03-01 Thread Lorrie
Hi Tamara, I contacted Lindsay, and she was very nice but she cannot handle my pet trust because she is not licensed in WV. On 02-28, tamara stickler wrote: What state are you in?? I > have an attorney, Lindsay Harrell,?here in the office?building > where I work who specializes in wills, and pe

Re: [Felvtalk] Money in trust for cats........

2011-02-27 Thread Lorrie
e has very little income so my son would have to pay the utilities, assessments, taxes etc. out of the money I leave. I'm sure he'd do this as he adores cats and he'd take mine if he didn't already have a bunch of his own. Lorrie On 02-26, Natalie wrote: > When my mot

Re: [Felvtalk] Money in trust for cats........

2011-02-26 Thread Lorrie
7;t take all 14 of mome. It is such a big problem, but I must get it resolved as time is running out. I have enough money from a small inheritance to insure the care and safety of my cats, but overseeing this is the huge problem. Lorrie in WV On 02-25, katskat1 wrote: > I too had this concer

Re: [Felvtalk] PETA

2011-02-26 Thread Lorrie
worst treatment imaginable, and I also agree they are nutty as fruit cakes when it comes to flies.. I read about the humane fly trap they sent Pres. Obama... How can they consider the lives of flies more valuable than the lives of cats!! Lorrie > On 02-25, Kelley Saveika wrote: As fa

Re: [Felvtalk] Sanctuaries

2011-02-26 Thread Lorrie
to be very difficult to find. Lorrie On 02-25, Gloria Lane wrote: > Certainly not all sanctuaries are in the "bad" category and good > folks start them with good intentions and plans and can be > successful. > > But any place your cats move, they will have to make an adju

Re: [Felvtalk] Sanctuaries

2011-02-25 Thread Lorrie
res that make it look anything less than wonderful! They only charge $150. per cat, and say they have no limit as to the number they can take and this raises a red flag to me. If any of you people in the northern Florida area have any info about Caboodle please let me know. Lorrie _

[Felvtalk] FelV incubation period

2011-02-20 Thread Lorrie
long the incubation period is for FelV. If she was exposed to FelV I think I need to wait about 6 weeks til it would show up in the Elisa test, but I'm not sure... Does anyone in the group know? Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Fel

Re: [Felvtalk] Peroxide therapy

2011-02-15 Thread Lorrie
.. We miss her very much. Lorrie On 02-15, Natalie wrote: > I am so sorry to hear about all the little ones that have died! > I am reading something very interesting that may help all of our FeLV cats. > Hydrogen-peroxide therapy - any form of cancer dies in oxygen. I know the > exact

Re: [Felvtalk] Beyond the Rainbow

2011-02-05 Thread Lorrie
Natalie That is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. It brought tears to my eyes for the many wonderful cats I have lost over the years.. Lorrie On 02-05, Natalie wrote: > Beyond The Rainbow > > As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played, > I was so very tired and

Re: [Felvtalk] Keeping the list supportive

2011-01-23 Thread Lorrie
ith medical problems as well help dealing with the emotions we feel when trying to help FelV cats. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Let's keep the post

2011-01-22 Thread Lorrie
about sad things that happen to cats, but for every sad story there is one with a happy ending... Rescue work is extremely stressful and this group is one of the few places where we can go for support. Lorrie > On 01-22, Emeraldkittee wrote.. > I sincerely appreciate your sugge

Re: [Felvtalk] For Laurie

2011-01-22 Thread Lorrie
Laurie, As I said in my other e-mail, rescue work is extremely stressful and we are often on edge. You have been a huge help to everyone in this group.. Please stay with us. We need you. Lorrie On 01-22, Laurieskatz wrote: > You have no idea what my life entails. I am on the frontl

Re: [Felvtalk] strange situation (kitty to adopt)

2011-01-20 Thread Lorrie
Thank you for offering to take the cat to the vet for a check up. From what you've told us it sounds like the person who has this cat needs help too (psychological help) I'm guessing the cat will be much happier in a new home! On 01-19, Emeraldkittee wrote: thanks, Laurie, I appreciate you > ch

Re: [Felvtalk] Love Animals

2011-01-19 Thread Lorrie
Laurie.. I've been meaning to tell you how much I love this, and it's SO true. On 01-18, Laurieskatz wrote: > > "Love animals: God has given them the rudiments of thought and joy > untroubled. Do not trouble their joy, don't harass them, don't > deprive them of their happiness, don't work ag

Re: [Felvtalk] Singing to Cats

2010-12-31 Thread Lorrie
On 12-30, Bonnie Hogue wrote: > So I'm not the only one who makes up little songs for the cats! > Each cat has its own song (some have several) -- a kind of "theme song". > For some reason, I do this for every cat. I wonder why we do this? > The songs are quite nice...or so the cat thinks! > ha!

Re: [Felvtalk] Neutering males

2010-12-27 Thread Lorrie
Kelley, Our vet says exactly the same thing, so we s/n at 6 months. On 12-27, Kelley Saveika wrote: > We do ours at 6 months; our vet will not do them before that, and from what > I've read about the bad possible side effects of early s/n in dogs I can't > blame him. > _

Re: [Felvtalk] Singing to Cats

2010-12-27 Thread Lorrie
On 12-26, Katy Doyle wrote: > This might sound silly, but I sing to my cats. Like when I'm taming > and socializing feral kittens... It seems to work and I have fun > :-) It's good to know I'm not the only one who makes up silly little songs to sing

Re: [Felvtalk] Cyproheptadine vs Cyprofloxin

2010-12-26 Thread Lorrie
Of course she meant Cyproheptadine. I always think of "Cypro" as Cyprofloxin. On 12-26, Sharyl wrote: > Lorrie, I think she meant Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine.? Some > have had success using it as an appetite stimulant.?? I worry about > forcing a cat to eat by using th

Re: [Felvtalk] Whimsy not eating again

2010-12-26 Thread Lorrie
Shannon, I don't remember all the details about Whimsy, but it sounds like he may need Prozac rather than Cypro. Cypro is an antibiotic, and if he doesn't have an infection, but is merely upset and agitated I wondered why Cypro was suggested?? Lorrie On 12-26, Emeraldkittee wrote:

Re: [Felvtalk] Cats not getting along

2010-12-23 Thread Lorrie
With 14 cats it gets even worse :-( > Natalie wrote: > There is something about that magic number of 8 cats that I've > been hearing about for so longwhen you have 8 cats, one is > bound to pee where it shouldn't! ___ Felvtalk mailing lis

Re: [Felvtalk] Rescue work

2010-12-22 Thread Lorrie
On 12-21, Kelley Saveika wrote: > Oh God, not Best Friendsugh... Is there something I should know about Best Friends. If so let me know because I send them money. I know how bad PETA is to cats, but I thought B F was a good organization. ___ Fe

Re: [Felvtalk] Finding homes for cats upon death

2010-12-21 Thread Lorrie
Yes, yes, yes, we are only ten miles from the border of western Maryland. Maryland is where we shop. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Finding homes for cats upon death

2010-12-21 Thread Lorrie
On 12-21, Debbie Bates wrote: > > Lorrie, that is something I lay awake at night worrying about > myself...not only my own cats, but the ferals I have TNR'd and care > forin July I was hospitalized for almost three weeksthank > goodness my husband was able to care for

Re: [Felvtalk] Finding homes for cats upon death

2010-12-21 Thread Lorrie
On 12-21, LauraM wrote: > I worry about that too. I also have turtles and tortoises that > could easily live 50 years or more. I'm 43 so hopefully I have a > few good years left, but what will happen when I'm 80 and can't > lift a 60 pound tortoise? What if I die in a car accident on the > way to

[Felvtalk] Finding homes for cats upon death

2010-12-21 Thread Lorrie
I worry about my fur babies constantly. They are my life. If anyone has any good ideas about what I can do please e-mail me personally. Lorrie On 12-20, MaiMaiPG wrote: > Consider providing for them in your will. I had a lawyer draw up one > leaving everything in trust for the care of my g

Re: [Felvtalk] Rescue work

2010-12-20 Thread Lorrie
lp.. We're it! No, I didn't get that site. Lorrie > On 12-20, Natalie wrote: Yes, rescue group since 1992. I have over > 70 cats - in our house. Huge garage, built condos there, and they > have outdoor enclosures for warmer weather. I use full-spectrum > lights and no

Re: [Felvtalk] Cats not getting along

2010-12-20 Thread Lorrie
Good for you with 10 cats. It's nice to know there are many of us who either rescue or have ended up with lots of cats. Lorrie > On 12-20, Sally Davis wrote: > Right now there are five cats on my bed and it can be up to 7 maybe even 8. > That is not to say they don't hiss

Re: [Felvtalk] Cats not getting along

2010-12-20 Thread Lorrie
cats want to get on my lap at once all hell breaks loose :-( Lorrie >12-19, Natalie wrote: > We probably have the largest number of cats! Everyone gets along > because of the way I introduce new ones. There are a few cats who > would love to be the "only" cat, but have l

Re: [Felvtalk] Cats not getting along

2010-12-20 Thread Lorrie
Laura, I feel for you I had one like that! He tore up all my other cats, and it got so bad I had to keep him in one section of our house. He was about two when we rescued him and we had to do this for ten years until he finally got so old he decided he'd rather sleep than fight! L

Re: [Felvtalk] Cats not getting along

2010-12-19 Thread Lorrie
house is large, and they have plenty of room, toys, climbing trees, cat condos as well as port holes to three outside enclosures. You'd think this would make them happy, but the tension in our household is ongoing, unless all 14 happen to be sleeping at the same time :-( Lorrie > On 12-15,

Re: [Felvtalk] Inegrating Positive and Negative Cats

2010-12-15 Thread Lorrie
cats and they are all so lovable. We have 14 cats at home now.. All colors sizes and shapes and we love them all, but there is something special about those black ones! Lorrie On 12-14, Alice Flowers wrote: > Well, here we go into the fray!! After losing 5 FeLV+ boys in the > past 1 1/

Re: [Felvtalk] Insight Please

2010-12-11 Thread Lorrie
virus. I still have him, and he is now 3 years old. He was retested and he is still negative. It happens, and I guess some have a stronger immune system than others and can throw off the virus. Lorrie > On 12-11, Marnie wrote: > My shelter just took in a litter of 5 kittens. They are a

Re: [Felvtalk] Spanky - fluid in chest

2010-11-24 Thread Lorrie
was in such distress from not being able to breathe that I had him PTS. I still miss this wonderful boy. He was only 3 years old. Lorrie On 11-23, Stacy Zacher wrote: Hi: I am crossposting this message > also. I urgently need advice on my kitty, Spanky (FELV+, early > Hypert

Re: [Felvtalk] Second Chance Xmas Fund Raiser

2010-11-17 Thread Lorrie
away sometimes, but we have no help and we cannot take in so many that they are not properly cared for. I hope some of the other cat people will help you too. What is your mailing address? Lorrie in WV On 11-17, Second Chance Meows wrote: > please cross post to all groups and rescues > > W

Re: [Felvtalk] Calcitriol

2010-10-25 Thread Lorrie
What is Calcitriol? It was not suggested by my vet when my 16 year old cat had CRF. On 10-25, Natalie wrote: > I have dealt with many, many renal failure cats - some urine may be quite > diluted if cat gets fluids daily; however, those that don't and don't drink > enough water, the urine can be

Re: [Felvtalk] Indoor/outdoor cats

2010-10-20 Thread Lorrie
here you live as to whether your cats can go outside. Lorrie On 10-20, Bonnie Hogue wrote: > My experience: > Started Stormy at 12 weeks as being "indoor only." She will occasionally > sneak out, only to go directly under the deck. Some adventure! After 15 > min. she

Re: [Felvtalk] Flea products

2010-10-17 Thread Lorrie
Thanks for the info.. I have always been wary of all those flea products as they are pesticides, and the warning about us not getting it on our skin tells the story! A little bit on our skin couldn't possibly be as bad as the entire tube on our cats! Lorrie and 14 cats in WV Cat

Re: [Felvtalk] For Kristin

2010-10-14 Thread Lorrie
ic as he is now. Feed him the very best quality of food you can, and keep his stress level as low as possible. This seems to be very important. We look forward to hearing from you. Lorrie in WV On 10-13, Kristin Stockstill-Chitty wrote: > > Hello there, > > I am new to this gro

Re: [Felvtalk] Dostoyevsky

2010-10-11 Thread Lorrie
On 10-10, Laurieskatz wrote: > > "Love animals: God has given them the rudiments of thought and joy > untroubled. Do not trouble their joy, don't harass them, don't > deprive them of their happiness, don't work against God's intent. > Man, do not pride yourself on superiority to animals; they are

Re: [Felvtalk] Our Lydia

2010-10-07 Thread Lorrie
;ll see my cats again in my next life, as reincarnation makes sense to me. Lorrie > On 10-07, Anndrea DeLozier wrote: Well Lydia got to where she >couldn't even swallow and had lost so much muscle weight. We decided >to take her in today to be PTS. It seemed > very peaceful and

Re: [Felvtalk] Feluk positive kitty

2010-09-24 Thread Lorrie
feral colony. Gotta love those furry little kitties! Lorrie On 09-24, Edna Taylor wrote: > > We just rescued a Feluk + kitty and are fostering him for two weeks > until he is past his 14 day quarantine and goes to another foster > home. My question is this, we have 28 cats (yep, tha

Re: [Felvtalk] Introductions

2010-09-21 Thread Lorrie
A screen door is what I use. After my cats have looked at the newcomer for a couple of weeks they are well acquainted when I let the new one out. Lorrie On 09-21, Natalie wrote: > A screen is the best thing! I installed a screen door between a > bathroom and another room, where newcome

Re: [Felvtalk] for Melinda

2010-09-19 Thread Lorrie
me, and my cats are always inside at night. I don't feed them after about 3:00 pm so they are hungry and come dashing in before dark. Lorrie On 09-18, Melinda Kerr wrote: > I forgot to add that on our very small base there are no wild > animals, most strays are caught almost immed

Re: [Felvtalk] No way to treat a friend

2010-09-07 Thread Lorrie
Way to go Beverly... I'd like to give her a few choice words too!!! Lorrie On 09-07, LauraM wrote: > If I didn't need my job, Beverly, if I only didn't need my > job..the things I would say. When I win the lottery and start > my old-cat rescue, I WILL open my mou

[Felvtalk] Please add grey and white kitten to the CLS list

2010-08-17 Thread Lorrie
Karen, Your post was just heartbreaking. I can't stop thinking about this poor little baby kitten. Bless you for helping her and loving her in her last hours. Lorrie On 08-17, Karen Griffith wrote: > I received the most beautiful kitten on my doorstep this early morning. > She w

Re: [Felvtalk] Bustopher Jones

2010-08-06 Thread Lorrie
Oh Sherry, I am so sorry this sweet boy is gone, but what a blessing that he died in his sleep and didn't suffer at the end as so many of our FelV cats do. I know you will all miss this wonderful boy. Lorrie On 08-05, Sherry DeHaan wrote: > What can I say about sweet Bustopher? This W

Re: [Felvtalk] Lost my FELV Stray dude

2010-08-03 Thread Lorrie
uch for cats. Thank you Julie, Lorrie (the old cat lady in WV) > On 08-03, Julie G. wrote: > Hi I've been lurking a few weeks.? In July I picked up a stray that > turned out to be FELV+.? In his few weeks with me he gained a > pound, had a cushy bed, delicious premium canned food

Re: [Felvtalk] Transfactor plus

2010-08-03 Thread Lorrie
It was garbled at this end too Lorrie On 08-03, trmckel...@charter.net wrote: > hi Stacy, > > Your message came through garbled, see below :-) Can't say if I'm the only > one, but if you could resend, it would help. If you're asking about transfer > fac

Re: [Felvtalk] Restricting cat from stairs

2010-07-23 Thread Lorrie
Amy, I've had several FelV cats with back leg problems, and they seem to know when it's time to stop climbing stairs or trying to jump up on things. I'd let him do what he thinks he is up to doing. To restrict him would stress him, and this is always bad for FelV cats. Lorrie

Re: [Felvtalk] Sharmell, Colin and Holden

2010-07-23 Thread Lorrie
I'm so sorry Sherry Losing three wonderful fur babies in one week must have been terribly sad for you and Dr.Jen. Thank you for loving and caring for these special cats. Lorrie On 07-22, Sherry DeHaan wrote: A very? very sad week for us at > Sids.Sharmell we lost July 20 and C

[Felvtalk] Beau - Please add to the CLS

2010-07-16 Thread Lorrie
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 on

Re: [Felvtalk] 2009-2010

2010-07-09 Thread Lorrie
Ana, I am so sorry to know that Beltza is gone. Having a chance to say goodbye will help ease your grief, but I know you will miss her and think about her your whole life long. I still feel sad about cats I lost 40 years ago. Thank you for taking such loving care of Beltza. Lorrie On 07-08

Re: [Felvtalk] WV (Marci)

2010-07-02 Thread Lorrie
On 07-02, Marci Greer wrote: > > Marnie, > > What state do you live in? I'm an insurance agent in WV, I might > be able to help you find a company. Marci, Where are you in WV? I'm in Terra Alta, Preston County, in the mountains almost to the border of western Maryland. > ~Marci >

Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Shelter Insurance HELP!

2010-06-30 Thread Lorrie
Marnie, It sounds like you are doing the same thing I am.I also have a building, and I also keep FelV cats in a separate room, but I had no problem getting liability insurance. My cats don't attack people. I only worried about someone falling on the sidewalk out front, or having some other acc

Re: [Felvtalk] Bugsy

2010-06-30 Thread Lorrie
Sherry, I am so sorry you lost Bugaboo. Big black cats are very special to me, as they always seem so sweet and lovable. I lost my black cat, Voodoo, three years ago when he was only 3 years old. I still miss him so much. Lorrie On 06-29, Sherry DeHaan wrote: > My heart is heavy yet o

Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Shelter Insurance HELP!

2010-06-29 Thread Lorrie
insurance on my cats. I pay their vet bills out of my own pocket. Total cats in town over 20. Total cats at home 13. Lorrie On 06-29, Marnie Miszewski wrote: > I know there are others on here who have FELV shelters and I'm > wondering who you have for insurance providers.

Re: [Felvtalk] Zooey and Noddy Boffin Please add to the CLS :( :(

2010-06-27 Thread Lorrie
Sherry, How terribly sad to lose two of your cats at the same time. I am so sorry. Thank you for loving and caring for them. Lorrie On 06-26, Sherry DeHaan wrote: > Hello friend,we lost 2 of our Sids girls to this awful disease. > Zooey we lost on Friday and Noddy Saturday.They were

[Felvtalk] Re Weakness in hind legs

2010-06-25 Thread Lorrie
rs with no problems, and since his ultra sound was okay perhaps he will not get any worse. Lorrie On 06-24, Amy wrote: > Just wondering what sort of experience people have had with leuk > positive cats getting weak in the back legs. My cat, Wolfie, is 8 > and has been positive sin

Re: [Felvtalk] Please light a candle for Taj

2010-06-24 Thread Lorrie
n the cat". I hope your Rani lives a much longer life. They are both so fortunate to have you. Lorrie On 06-22, Sara Kasteleyn wrote: > Dear friends, > > I had hoped to avoid writing this note for a very, very long time. > Our blue-eyed bengal boy Taj is napping at the bridge

Re: [Felvtalk] Please add Onyx to the CLS

2010-06-20 Thread Lorrie
I'm so sorry you lost Onyx. My thoughts will be with you as I light a candle for her. Lorrie On 06-19, Avia Rauscher wrote: > Onyx lost her battle with FeLV tonight. Please add her to the CLS > > Avia > ___ Felvtalk mail

Re: [Felvtalk] Losses

2010-06-14 Thread Lorrie
. Losing a special pet is always terribly hard, but I sincerely believe we will meet again at the rainbow bridge. Lorrie On 06-12, Sharyl wrote: > Lorrie, I understand what you are going through with your CRF > kitty. It seems if a kitty lives long enough he develops CRF. > That is a toug

Re: [Felvtalk] Daisy

2010-06-12 Thread Lorrie
feral when I found him, and it took me almost two years to gain his trust, but when I finally did, he turned into a big mush. He loved to be on my lap being petted and brushed, and I'll miss him terribly, but I believe they will all be waiting for us at the rainbow bridge. Lorrie On 06-11, S

Re: [Felvtalk] Immunity

2010-06-03 Thread Lorrie
That's interesting Carmen, I wonder if having different males father the kittens could be the reason some were positive and other's negative when the mother was negative. I guess we'll never know. Lorrie On 06-02, Carmen Conklin wrote: > 1. RE. Immunity. > Hi, Lorrie,

[Felvtalk] Immunity

2010-06-01 Thread Lorrie
In 2008 I rescued a litter of kittens. All of them were positive except one. He tested negative, and retesting has shown he is still negative. Since he is negative and his immune system beat the virus his litter mates (all gone now) had does this mean he is now immune to FelV? Lorrie

Re: [Felvtalk] New Angel

2010-05-16 Thread Lorrie
Jody, How sad that you lost your special boy, Bo. It always hurts so much, and five is too young to die. My thoughts are with you. Lorrie On 05-15, Jody Butler wrote: > Our FeLV boy Bo journeyed to the Bridge on April 27. He was five > and had been doing so well. He somehow pulled

Re: [Felvtalk] GMA Weekend - Bill hates cats

2010-05-01 Thread Lorrie
dogs." I do not like dogs at all, but I'd never tell anyone I hated dogs. To each his own.. Give me a cat or lots of cats any day to even one dog, but you are right, there are many people who hate cats and are quite vociferous about it...I find this very upsetting. Lorrie

[Felvtalk] Re questions about lymphoma in early stages

2010-04-21 Thread Lorrie
early stages of the disease, before the bone marrow is compromised. Lorrie On 04-20, MaryChristine wrote: we (Hurricane Pets Rescue, in this > case) have a little boy in NYC. he's an adult, came into a city > shelter. has tested positive for FeLV on his first test, and we all > know wha

Re: [Felvtalk] Do you know why....

2010-04-19 Thread Lorrie
On 04-18, Reyna Castano wrote: > If a cat tests negative for feline leukemia why does the vet > recommend a second test in two months? What are the possibilities > of the same cat testing positive the second time? > Reyna Because if a cat was exposed to FelV it takes about 6 weeks for the virus

Re: [Felvtalk] Donations

2010-04-12 Thread Lorrie
I think people should be aware of where their money goes when they donate to national charities Little of it goes to help animals and most of it goes to the administrators, who get fat salaries and never have to see what we rescue people deal with day after day. The only organizations I give

Re: [Felvtalk] shelters and rescues

2010-04-12 Thread Lorrie
It seems to be the same all over the country. Most people really don't worry about what happens to all those kittens they allow their pets to have. They always have money for everything else, but use the excuse they can't afford to spay their cat, so those poor little kittens are either dumped or

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccine

2010-03-27 Thread Lorrie
I'm sure different vets have different opinions I like the one your vet has. With 14 cats it's very expensive keeping up with and paying for all these shots. L. On 03-27, Laurieskatz wrote: > My vet no longer recommends FeLV vaccine, either. Tessa, my last > rescue, has not been vac

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccine

2010-03-27 Thread Lorrie
originally tested negative, but because of going outside they may still need annual FelV vaccinations. Thanks for the link.... Lorrie, Beezer, Saffron, Marmalade, Polar Bear, Satchmo, Tizzy, Weegie, Asha, Rosebud, Pony, Sophie, Jupiter, Kitzi and Sooty. On 03-27, Sally Davis wrote: &

[Felvtalk] Vaccine

2010-03-27 Thread Lorrie
their annual FelV boosters she was told they don't recommend them. I'm not sure if this means just the boosters or any FelV shots. Have any of you heard anything about this? Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemi

Re: [Felvtalk] day 9 of baytril

2010-03-27 Thread Lorrie
a UTI. Lorrie On 03-26, Twisted Princess wrote: > hi, me again... > ? > i know you can't believe everything you read on the internet but i have read > from several sources regarding b aytril can cause blindness. one person > mention? it will after 10 days. my vet has my cat on it. h

Re: [Felvtalk] Newbie with FeLV kitten

2010-03-23 Thread Lorrie
tient daughter feeds the teeny tiny ones. Lorrie On 03-22, G Brickey wrote: > > Dear List, > > I haven't read too many of your list posts, but I ran onto one > while googling for sanctuary options and wondered if somone on the > list could provide me with more information abo

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV Positive Young Mom Cat & Babies

2010-03-16 Thread Lorrie
s. You'll hear some very encouraging words on this group list about how well they do with good care. Caging the mom will be stressful for her, is there another alternative? You will probably get lots more feedback from this group. Keep us posted on them, and good luck..... Lorrie On 0

Re: [Felvtalk] Sable

2010-02-09 Thread Lorrie
Sherry, I'm so sorry you lost Sable. It never gets any easier, no matter how many we lose, and it's especially devastating when we lose one of our favorite cats. Lorrie On 02-08, Sherry DeHaan wrote: > Sweet Sweet Sable,she was the most ladylike of all the cats I have > met

Re: [Felvtalk] Li Won has passed on

2010-02-01 Thread Lorrie
Gloria. Thank you for giving Li Won a loving home after her original owner died. It seems Siamese cats often have long lives. I had a Siamese who lived to be 21, and all my other cats have passed at 16 or so. Lorrie On 01-31, Gloria B. Lane wrote: > Li Won passed from my care about 2 d

Re: [Felvtalk] [ article regarding Feline Leukemia Viirus

2010-01-31 Thread Lorrie
I get the Best Friends magazine and I read the article on FIV. However, FIV and FelV are not the same. On 01-31, Laurieskatz wrote: > Fyi... > > From: Estelle Munro [mailto:este...@bestfriends.org] > Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 6:00 PM > To: Laurieskatz > Subject: RE: Virginia Clemans ar

Re: [Felvtalk] Advice please?

2010-01-27 Thread Lorrie
The only thing I know for sure is kittens born with FelV usually throw the virus off or die during their first year. Cats who are exposed to FelV when older seem to be much more resistant to the virus. As you said, there really are no statistics to go by as each situation is different. On 01-2

Re: [Felvtalk] Article at Bestfriends

2010-01-27 Thread Lorrie
Good letter! I'll send one too. Lorrie > On 01-26, Laurieskatz wrote: > Here is what I wrote to this address: edi...@bestfriends.org > > Dear Editor: > > The article about Feline Leukemia Virus by Virginia Clemans is > inconsistent with my experience an

Re: [Felvtalk] question on coat/clavamox

2010-01-18 Thread Lorrie
I wondered about using Clavamox too. It is an antibiotic for bacterial infections. This sounds more like a flea allergy to me. Even a couple of fleas can cause some cats to get scabs all over their bodies. On 01-17, Tracey Shrout wrote: > I haven't heard any of you mention the cats diets. Ar

Re: [Felvtalk] Ethical assistance needed

2009-12-19 Thread Lorrie
rs have died at around 2 or 3 years of age. Every case is different. Good luck with your cats. Lorrie in WV > On 12-19, nancy crandall wrote: > Hi, I was introduced to this list by a friend who is a cat rescuer. I > am a newly placed member of the BOD of a local no kill rescue (dogs >

Re: [Felvtalk] Night Terrors OT

2009-12-07 Thread Lorrie
ved into my own room. He feels terrible about this, but he can't seem to control it. I hate sleeping alone, especially in the winter when it's cold :-( Lorrie On 12-07, tamara stickler wrote: > Hello all, > ? > This is off-topic, and for that I apologize, but I figured with a

Re: [Felvtalk] PETA

2009-12-07 Thread Lorrie
PETA does not object to people having pets (owned pet kept inside). They object to people feeding strays or ferals. They round up all the strays and ferals they can and euthanize them. They also take cats from animal shelters and euthanize them. How absolutely infuriating that they ignored your e

[Felvtalk] PETA's e-mail address

2009-12-04 Thread Lorrie
cats for several years, and they are all healthy, happy cats. Your attitude towards killing all the feral cats you can is sick and disgusting for a supposedly "humane" organization. Lorrie MacArgle Jeff Haine Correspondence

Re: [Felvtalk] I Hate PETA

2009-12-04 Thread Lorrie
Janine, I'm glad you brought this up. This is the first thing that came to my mind, because I've heard PETA kills all the ferals they can. On 12-03, janine paton wrote: > Is it just me, or does anyone else think maybe PETA killed these > cats regardless of their test results. In other words, i

Re: [Felvtalk] Shots For FeLV+ Kittens

2009-12-04 Thread Lorrie
ll 14 cats were tested when I took them in but it's too expensive to retest them every year. Lorrie On 12-03, Sharyl wrote: > Crystal, all 8 of my positive kittens received their shots and were > spayed/neutered with no ill affects. Fixing the boys will reduce > the stress in their l

Re: [Felvtalk] I Hate PETA

2009-12-04 Thread Lorrie
cats were killed to spare them any suffering in the future!! I'm so sorry you had this happen to Smokey Jo and Butterball. I know you must feel just terrible about it. Lorrie On 12-03, Sharyl wrote: > Thnksgiving Day I finally trapped Smoky Jo in the dumpster colony I > feed. Then

Re: [Felvtalk] Raw Food

2009-11-24 Thread Lorrie
Thanks for the info. Tracey... Fortunately I already have a heavy duty grinder. Lorrie On 11-19, Tracey Shrout wrote: Lorrie, Yes, I think raw is the best > also. If you go to those websites, they give you step-by-step > instructions on how to make it. You have to be careful to

Re: [Felvtalk] Raw Food

2009-11-17 Thread Lorrie
Are there any particular proportions you use of the chicken, bones, organ meat, egg, vitamins etc, and can bone meal be used instead of bones? I don't know how I'd grind bones. Lorrie On 11-15, Tracey Shrout wrote: Anna, I will give you my personal > opinion dealing with severe diah

Re: [Felvtalk] Mystique Please add to the CLS

2009-10-23 Thread Lorrie
Sherry, I'm so sorry you lost Mystique. I know how sad you are, as I've gone through these losses so many times, and you never get hardened to it. It hurts terribly every time we lose one of our babies. Lorrie On 10-23, Sherry DeHaan wrote: > My heart is heavy this morning

Re: [Felvtalk] Interferon, etc

2009-10-03 Thread Lorrie
Jane, I'm sorry this came across as santimonious and unkind. I sincerely believe we all do the very best we can for the cats we LOVE and care for. Lorrie On 10-02, Jane Lyons wrote: > Lorrie wrote: > > Thank you for asking people in the group to look into their hearts >

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