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

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 to

[Felvtalk] Re questions about lymphoma in early stages

2010-04-21 Thread Lorrie
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 what that means. we've got

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 down

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, I read with interest your

Re: [Felvtalk] Daisy

2010-06-12 Thread Lorrie
, 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, Sharyl wrote: I had to have Daisy

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 tough chronic

Re: [Felvtalk] Please light a candle for Taj

2010-06-24 Thread Lorrie
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 this afternoon. He developed

[Felvtalk] Re Weakness in hind legs

2010-06-25 Thread Lorrie
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 since we rescued him 6 years

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 2 very

Re: [Felvtalk] FELV Shelter Insurance HELP!

2010-06-29 Thread Lorrie
no 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. I keep getting

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 once

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

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] 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

[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 one of our

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 Colin

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 On 07-23, Amy

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 factor plus, I've used it with my FeLV

Re: [Felvtalk] Lost my FELV Stray dude

2010-08-03 Thread Lorrie
, 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, and all the snuggles I had time to give him, since

[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 was a medium

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 mouth! --- On Tue, 9/7/10

Re: [Felvtalk] for Melinda

2010-09-19 Thread Lorrie
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 immediately ( Fuji is collared and chipped

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 newcomers get

Re: [Felvtalk] Feluk positive kitty

2010-09-24 Thread Lorrie
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, that's a LOT of cats) and we will keep

Re: [Felvtalk] Our Lydia

2010-10-07 Thread Lorrie
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 I have my doubts she would have made

Re: [Felvtalk] For Kristin

2010-10-14 Thread Lorrie
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 group. My cat Bodie

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 Cats

Re: [Felvtalk] Indoor/outdoor cats

2010-10-20 Thread Lorrie
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's ready to come in. She's 14 yrs

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] Second Chance Xmas Fund Raiser

2010-11-17 Thread Lorrie
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 We Need Heroes

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 Hypertrophic

Re: [Felvtalk] Insight Please

2010-12-11 Thread Lorrie
the 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 about 8 weeks

Re: [Felvtalk] Inegrating Positive and Negative Cats

2010-12-15 Thread Lorrie
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 1/2 years

Re: [Felvtalk] Cats not getting along

2010-12-19 Thread Lorrie
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, Bonnie Hogue

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! Lorrie

Re: [Felvtalk] Cats not getting along

2010-12-20 Thread Lorrie
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 learned to co-exist. They know each

Re: [Felvtalk] Rescue work

2010-12-20 Thread Lorrie
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 one has been sick in years (unless they come

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 at each other. Once

[Felvtalk] Finding homes for cats upon death

2010-12-21 Thread Lorrie
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 guys. On Dec 20, 2010, at 2

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

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 them (well, as much as he

Re: [Felvtalk] Finding homes for cats upon death

2010-12-21 Thread Lorrie
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] 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. ___

Re: [Felvtalk] Cats not getting along

2010-12-23 Thread Lorrie
With 14 cats it gets even worse :-( Natalie at...@optonline.net 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! ___

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: after a good

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 this kind of appetite

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 to my cats :-) Lorrie

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

2010-12-31 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! ~B.

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

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

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 suggestions

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 frontline

Re: [Felvtalk] Keeping the list supportive

2011-01-23 Thread Lorrie
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] 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 knew my time

Re: [Felvtalk] Peroxide therapy

2011-02-15 Thread Lorrie
. 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 dosages for humans, but must do some

[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 Felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] Sanctuaries

2011-02-25 Thread Lorrie
, 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 mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

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 adjustment. They're probably not used

Re: [Felvtalk] PETA

2011-02-26 Thread Lorrie
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 far as the original

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

2011-02-26 Thread Lorrie
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 concern as I run a small

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

2011-02-27 Thread Lorrie
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 mother died, she had 17 rescued cats. Since

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 pet

Re: [Felvtalk] Sanctuaries (Marnie)

2011-03-02 Thread Lorrie
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. We will be in business 1 year

Re: [Felvtalk] Sanctuaries (for Frank)

2011-03-03 Thread Lorrie
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 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk

[Felvtalk] The Last Post Sanctuary

2011-03-03 Thread Lorrie
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 Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 7:11 AM To: felvtalk

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

2011-03-04 Thread Lorrie
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 the future. TTYL, Lorrie On 03

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 the cat, since

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

Re: [Felvtalk] Losing cats

2011-03-17 Thread Lorrie
. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Keep Cats Indoors

2011-03-23 Thread Lorrie
and this is what they were designed to do. Lorrie Sorry but that information is outdated or biased. The number one killer of birds is humans due to habitat loss or construction for same. Humans: The Number One Threat to Birds http://www.alleycat.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=325 SomeWhere

Re: [Felvtalk] Declawing

2011-03-23 Thread Lorrie
. It is absolutely the cruelist thing imaginable. It's amputation of the last joint of EACH toe. Cats suffer terribly after this surgery and they often stop using their litter boxes because it hurts so much. Biting is another thing they often do because they feel defenseless without their claws. Lorrie

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-03-25 Thread Lorrie
On 03-24, MaiMaiPG wrote: I deal with ferals too and all of my house cats have been ferals. One cost me two surgeries thanks to biting through a finger...my fault not hers. A lot of older people are on blood thinners, have extremely thin skin etc. I've been scratched more times than I

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat claws

2011-03-25 Thread Lorrie
your skin is very fragile and thin and you bleed easily... That said - I would NEVER NEVER declaw a cat. We have 15 rescued cats at home and sure we get scratched when they play or knead us, but so what! Put some iodine on the scratches. Lorrie

Re: [Felvtalk] For Terri - Husband has passed away....

2011-04-02 Thread Lorrie
. You are in my thoughts.. Lorrie Hi all,I'm taking some time off from rescue due to my husband's illness. He has liver failure and is not a candidate for a transplant. He has been hospitalized 2 times this month and once last month he was placed into a skill nursing

Re: [Felvtalk] New Member

2011-04-12 Thread Lorrie
On 04-11, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: Charles, they don't have to look for your house. They have a gossip line that is superior to ours. I think that once we are adopted by oe, we get an invisible tatoo on our forheads SUCKER You've got that right. Every stray in the area has found

Re: [Felvtalk] Rescued kitties

2011-04-21 Thread Lorrie
years in a quiet, peaceful home with no company and no screaming kids. I truly hate to think what they must have gone thru before we found them. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Felvtalk] Special Thanks!

2011-04-23 Thread Lorrie
to spend so much time and money on them, but rescuing cats seems to be our calling in life. Lorrie in WV On 04-22, Jannes Taylor wrote: One more thing about my husband..our two female house cats like him more than they do me. If they can pick a lap it will be his. Also, one of them sleeps beside

Re: [Felvtalk] Kids vs kittens

2011-04-24 Thread Lorrie
On 04-23, Jannes Taylor wrote: I honestly can look at babies and they don't thrill me like a little kitten would. LOL  I'm the same way. I much prefer kittens. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Kids vs kittens

2011-04-26 Thread Lorrie
I often dream I've found, or someone brings me, a bunch of kittens. I love kittens and cats, but I have way too many already, so this isn't a happy dream. Lorrie On 04-25, Bonnie Hogue wrote: Having kittens? Wow...and I thought I had Feline Fever! ~B. -Original Message

Re: [Felvtalk] Coconut oil

2011-04-30 Thread Lorrie
Very interesting... I have avoided it for my husband and I because most tropical oils such as coconut oil and palm kernel oil are very bad for people with high cholesterol. Good to see that coconut oil has some good uses. Lorrie On 04-27, Natalie wrote: As it happens, coconut

Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws

2011-05-24 Thread Lorrie
a new collar ready to put on a cat who has lost it's collar. Some are very clever about getting them off. Lorrie On 05-23, Bonnie Hogue wrote: Reminds me of the time I got Stormy a red collar with shiny rhinestones. Oh, it looked so pretty on her grey fur! But every day when I came home

Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-25 Thread Lorrie
without getting caught. This is why I buy collars ID tags by the dozen. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-25 Thread Lorrie
not go outside, but my cats at home do because we live on a dead end road in the middle of the woods. It's a very safe area. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Felvtalk] Collars

2011-05-25 Thread Lorrie
. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV vaccine

2011-05-28 Thread Lorrie
I understood there was no vaccination against FIV, only FelV. On 05-27, Natalie wrote: OK - I wouldn't do Fort Dodge, have heard many bad things about their vaccines, especially the one against FIV! ___ Felvtalk mailing list

Re: [Felvtalk] Breakaway Collars

2011-05-30 Thread Lorrie
is planet3...@hotmail.com But it is against the ebay rules to sell things other than thru ebay. I also get my ID tags on ebay for much less from another seller. Lorrie On 05-29, paola cresti wrote: Hi Lorrie, I've looked around and on ebay too, but I can't seem to find many bulk deals

[Felvtalk] Pet Armor

2011-05-31 Thread Lorrie
it and find that it works and is not harmful, please let me know. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Pet Armor

2011-06-03 Thread Lorrie
. In Wal-mart Pet Armor was $28.99 for 3 pipettes. With 15 cats I need a better price. Original Post On 05-31, Lorrie wrote: Have any of you used Pet Armor? It is supposed to be the exact same thing as Frontline Plus - Fipronil and S Methoprene - The Pet Armor site claims

Re: [Felvtalk] Deer OT

2011-06-03 Thread Lorrie
Re: our posts on deer.. We live in a wooded area where there are many many deer, raccoons, possums and other wildlife. They are here because we humans took over their land. They were here first, and we've stolen so much of their habitat there is very little land left for them, and their

Re: [Felvtalk] UK vet meds (Sharyl)

2011-06-06 Thread Lorrie
Sharyl, Thanks so much for this site. I ordered two 12 packs of their Revolution called Stronghold in the UK and also two 12 packs of Frontline Plus called Frontline Combo in the UK. I got 48 pipettes for less than half of what it would cost in the USA. Lorrie On 06-03, Sharyl wrote: I buy

Re: [Felvtalk] UK vet meds

2011-06-07 Thread Lorrie
pets. It's the exact same drugs only much cheaper because both these countries have socialized medicine, and the government doesn't allow them to gouge people with outrageous prices like they do here in the USA where drug companies get richer by the day! Lorrie From: dlg...@windstream.net dlg

Re: [Felvtalk] Vets for Felv cats

2011-06-11 Thread Lorrie
them if they need to see a vet. I also don't update their shots once they are well protected. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Lilac Please add to the CLS :

2011-06-20 Thread Lorrie
I'm so sorry you lost Lilac, but I am glad she had a loving home during her short life. Lorrie On 06-19, Sherry DeHaan wrote: Lilac was a sweet little beautiful tortie. She had a BIG spirit and LOTS of love to give !!! She had the chance to live in a loving home of her own for a short time

Re: [Felvtalk] Cali - 7 month old kitten

2011-06-22 Thread Lorrie
I On 06-22, Edna Taylor wrote: Good for you Katy and I don't trust any vet whose first option is kill the kitten :( I agree. Our vet never suggests euthanasia, but does tell me the possible outcome with a FelV pos. cat. ___ Felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] Amoxi

2011-07-07 Thread Lorrie
HERE IS ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED ABOUT ORDERING PET MEDS ON LINE WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION. Three websites listed below - None require presciptions www.petshed.com -- Advantage, revolution, Profender (new topical dewormer) www.revivalanimal.com -- vaccines, Drontal dewormer

Re: [Felvtalk] Amoxi

2011-07-07 Thread Lorrie
HERE IS THE INFORMATION YOU NEED ABOUT ORDERING PET MEDS ON LINE WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION. Three websites are listed below - None require presciptions www.petshed.com -- Advantage, revolution, Profender (new topical dewormer) www.revivalanimal.com -- vaccines, Drontal dewormer

Re: [Felvtalk] Pet meds for humans

2011-07-07 Thread Lorrie
the trick is knowing which is which, what works, and how much to take for how long. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Pretty Boy

2011-07-08 Thread Lorrie
Thanks for taking care of Pretty Boy. I just love old cats, maybe that's because I'm old :-) Lorrie On 07-07, MaiMaiPG wrote: Pretty Boy, a feral who hangs around and who is very loved, was live trapped for neutering. The vet called me after they put him under...he had shuttered in pain

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