RE: Question about eye ulcers -Update

Thinking about you and Kaylee. I hope everything turns out okay. Hoping for the best. Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Behnke Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2007 7:34 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Question about eye ulcers

RE: Update on papillon

Susan, This is such a bittersweet comment that you've made. It made me smile and tear up. I think that you are all very special people to be going through the happiness and sadness that this calling in life brings. I'm hoping for the best for Pappy. Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTE

RE: Kaylee is gone

Chris, I'm so sorry to hear about precious Kaylee. I hope you find comfort and strength. You're in my prayers, Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Behnke Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 4:14 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject

RE: a bit of happy mews.......

Susan-that is wonderful! Could you tell me what you do for an adoption event? I'm interested for the future when my husband and I hope to run a sanctuary. And, I've got three fosters that need homes now, so any advice on advertising and such would be greatly appreciated. The web just really doe

RE: a bit of happy mews.......

Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Melissa Lind <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 8:53 AM Subject: RE: a bit of happy mews... Susan-that is wonderful!

RE: a bit of happy mews: and OT question

"As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent

RE: Post-fire update/New home!!!

Susan: Congratulations on your new home! I hope Lil Mister and Tuffy find you soon, but that's great that you've been so successful considering the circumstances. I wish I could help you with the new trees and such! Best of luck with everything and what amazing landlords you must have! Melissa

RE: Post-fire update/New home!!!

al at this point. I keep hoping to find one of them in one of the traps being set for Pumpkin and Cutie-Pie. Melissa Lind <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Susan: Congratulations on your new home! I hope Lil Mister and Tuffy find you soon, but that's great that you've been so successful con

RE: Collecting a stool sample?

My vet just told me to watch and collect poop when the kitty goes-pick out of litter box. As for urine, that I've never tried. I've seen my vet do it-he'll squeeze kitty in a certain spot and then kitty will go on the table. Then the vet used a syringe to collect off the table. I wouldn't try the s

RE: Collecting a stool sample?

What a great idea! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kat Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 2:38 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Collecting a stool sample? Hi Michael, To collect a urine sample, try replacing the litter wit

RE: Collecting a stool sample?

Mine usually scamper to see who can be the first to go in the new litter. The things that excite them never cease to amaze me! Maybe changing the litter will tempt her to go? Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Caroline Kaufmann Sent: Wednesday,

RE: Kitten potentially exposed to FeLV

MaryAnne, Welcome to this list! I do not currently have an FeLV cat, but from what I've learned, it is rather difficult to transfer. The kitten would need to have come in contact with saliva from those cats or been bitten by them, etc. I would compare it to the difficulty in transferring AIDS f

RE: Need Home or Foster Home, Chicago IL

Welcome Dawn, I was in your place in April. I already had 3 cats (not FeLV+), but I took in a stray who was positive. I kept him in our home office room since I don't mix the positives and negatives. I did a lot of work looking for a home for him. I spent days on the computer emailing diffe

RE: Transferring the Virus

Hi Dawn, As far as I know, you cannot transfer it from walking around. It's not that easy to transfer. I had a FeLV foster cat who stayed in our office room. I never even washed my hands between petting him and the other cats unless he drooled on me or something. The virus doesn't live that lon

OT: litter box problem

that you guys have all had plenty of experience with this. By the way, today is national "talk like a pirate day" me mateys! Melissa Lind Contract Administrator DEG Enterprises, Inc. 200 Norfolk Av. Norfolk, NE 68701 Phone: 402-379-1820 Fax: 402-379-3604

RE: OT: litter box problem

han dogs, but getting loved and praised and maybe even a treat once in a while, after she uses the litter box, might help her get the idea... Good luck to you, and your sweet husband! Glenda --- Melissa Lind <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Okay, we're still having a p

RE: OT litter box issue

(My post was held up for being too big-here's what I wrote) Thanks Laurie! That was great advice! I have 6 cats, 3 litter boxes-but they're huge boxes. I think I might add more though. Penelope was a stray starving cat I found outside in my mom's bushes when going to feed another stray (adult).

RE: Transferring the Virus

Hi Dawn, Of course, I forgot again last night to look up that stuff I wanted for you! I had piano students over, and it gets kinda crazy with trying to make sure all the cats stay inside and that the kids aren't terrorizing my oldest cat too much! He can only be pushed so far, and sometimes the

RE: OT litter box issue

Wow! 3 times a day-if only my kitties were so lucky! Once a day is all I do for scooping. Now I feel guilty. We change litter every 2 weeks (and wash out the boxes). I would love to change the litter once a week, but it's so darn expensive! We use the crystal litter which is more expensive. I know

RE: OT: litter box problem

Aha! I forgot about the tape trick. I've used the large industrial double-stick before. That worked for Angel when she was trying to dig a hole in the carpet to get out the door... Thanks! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Belinda Sent: Wedn

RE: OT litter box issue

to play during the night~!! - Original Message - From: Melissa Lind <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 11:22 AM Subject: RE: OT litter box issue Wow! 3 times a day-if only my kitties were so lucky! Once a day

RE: OT litter box issue

Yes! Our litter box isn't in there, but we've got three kitties that are obsessed with drinking out of the tub, so if I go to the bathroom, I have many "helpers," and I always have to turn on the tub for them. They love the fresh water, even if I've just filled their water bowls. I've had fountai

RE: litter box problem

;As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws." Trajan Tennent - Original Mes

RE: Ok, I give up.

I use google picasa. It's free too. Here's the pics of my foster kitties: http://picasaweb.google.com/mzurovsk/Nonie?authkey=58Zh5l6swyU http://picasaweb.google.com/mzurovsk/Ashley?authkey=imb76PXJObI _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAI

OT: naughty kitty website

This is a little risqué, but I think it’s funny. Some of their products are adorable and hilarious! Happy Friday! Melissa Lind

RE: naughty kitty website

Oops, forgot to post the site! http://www.hmb-seattle.com/Pussy.htm _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Melissa Lind Sent: Friday, September 21, 2007 10:15 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: OT: naughty kitty website This is a little

RE: Brian

Sherry, I'm praying for you and all the babies on Crash's website. They are all so beautiful. I just wanted to snuggle them all-especially your one-eyed pirate. He looks like a personality plus! Best to all of you, Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On B

RE: Lovey is gone

Janine, Lovey and Perry are at peace now. I hope you can find some comfort in the furry arms of the other kitties. Stay strong! Melissa -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brenda Smith Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 11:52 AM To: felvtalk@

RE: Another one gone

Tracy, So sorry to hear of your losses. It's never easy. At least they are happy now even if a part of you is lost each time you lose one. What a trooper you have at home! He must be the Bruce Willis of the bunch! Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behal

RE: Here is the link

Right on Susan and Glenda! I agree Glenda with the name change idea. Sometimes people may not even be aware of the damage they are inflicting because of the name itself. As a veggie, I always joke to my husband and family about the names we give meat. I ask him if he'd enjoy prime rib as much as "p

RE: new Cat Fancy

Wow Susan-you are so knowledgeable about the breeds. To me, it's the black/white cat, the calico, the tabby. It's kind of like my mom and cars: white car, red car, black truck, etc. Likewise, I'm not very aware when it comes to the technical terms or the lingo for cat breeds. I'm interested though,

RE: cat furniture

Thanks for the link-I've printed the pics so we can make these at home. Good winter project! Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Dubose Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 4:22 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: OT: cat furniture

RE: OT:declawing your cat is illegal...

I think that this website has some very interesting statistics. Check it out: http://www.pawproject.com Go to the FAQ section. Here is an answer I found interesting; I think it (and other answers on the site) partially negates the theory that cats are better off d

RE: OT:declawing your cat is illegal...

Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Melissa Lind <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 2:06 PM Subject: RE: OT:declawing your cat is illegal... I think that this

RE: Autumn - Rough Time

Susan, I'm so sorry to hear about Autumn's troubles. It's so heart-breaking to see them go through this, and it just doesn't seem fair. How old is little Autumn? I don't know anything about vets and Interferon, but I do know that you are a wonderful person for helping this little soul. I hope s

RE: Here is the link

Wow! A lot happened since I left work last night! I think Beth said it correctly, that we are all a bunch of crazy cat ladies (and a few men). I think that because our passions run so high for these kitties, that we are all the more passionate about these issues. I'm glad to see that people are sti

RE: Kitten Question

Hi Caroline, I was thinking about you and the kitties. I'm glad to have a new topic to discuss-thanks! Anyway, I gather from your post that they didn't have diarrhea before or soft stools right? I know my vet told me the antibiotics can cause diarrhea. We had Ashley on Clavomox because of

RE: OT: Kitten Question

Caroline, In my previous post, I mentioned how it took Ashley two weeks to get better after the antibiotics had made it through. We had an appointment at the vet scheduled for 2 weeks after finishing the medicine (to take stool samples), but it turned out that she didn't need to go in since she

RE: Kitten Question

Oh the smell of kitten poo! What a good idea about the before pictures. We just got Penelope 2 weeks ago, and already she's changed and grown so much! I can't believe the progress! She was so bony and her hips and spine were sticking out so badly that I thought it would take longer to get heal

RE: list matters

Well said. I (like Kelley) do not have an FeLV+ kitty anymore, but hung around because of the wise advice I’ve received. I agree that the arguments have progressively worsened to pettiness. We should choose our words with tact and with conviction. We all have a right to our opinions, but we need

RE: offlist

Megan, I'm in the same boat as you. I don't have an FeLV kitty anymore, but I'm hanging around for a while to see if things improve. I'm glad you've stuck around too. I hope you are coping with the loss of sweet Olive. I forgot if you had any other kitties or had taken any in since then? Melissa

RE: offlist

y, September 26, 2007 3:50 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: offlist Hello. Our feline leuk+ cat Isabella is doing great. I am still here to share what is working for us and in case.. Laurie - Original Message - From: "Melissa Lind" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To:

RE: turning the other cheek

at you sounded just like me back when I first joined in May/June due to Monkee's lymphosarcoma diagnosis. I think Melissa Lind and I thought were we the youngest (I think Melissa is 28, but don't quote me) and I am 30, until you came along! Now, all three of us no longer have FelV cats but we

We are not vets

I think we all can agree that an unspoken disclaimer exists in this community. None of us is a vet. We give advice based upon experience. It is understood that we are not prescribing anything as a vet would. If a person does not agree with a suggestion for a sick cat, it is his/her choice to speak

RE: seeking home for adult feluk positive cat - family doesn't careabout him

Jeni, So sorry to hear about a person who won't listen to suggestions. Usually it is the owner's problem, not the cat's, that causes these issues. I know she's not listening, but really, you have to tell her my experience. My Bandit (10 years old now) was peeing in the heat vent last winter. Th

RE: Books, Lists and Other Resources

I'm interested too Susan, so I hope you find something. I'm very happy for Autumn! I'll keep my fingers (and all our paws at home) crossed for her. Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Ang Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 10:23 AM To: fel

RE: Remove me from this list

I think you have to remove yourself: http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/options/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Debi Holmes Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 10:33 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Remove me fro

RE: We are not vets

had been handed to them on stone tablets. there is a HUGE difference between a suggestion, and the kind of proclamations that have become the norm on the list. On 9/27/07, Melissa Lind <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I think we all can agree that an unspoken disclaimer exists in this community

RE: We are not vets

n. there has been DANGEROUS, in some cases possibly life-threatening information put out on this list in the past few months by people who presented it as if it had been handed to them on stone tablets. there is a HUGE difference between a suggestion, and the kind of proclamations that have becom

advice sought, contacts needed

Hello All, I'm new to this, so bear with me. Here's my situation: I live in rural Nebraska. Caring people are few and far between here when it comes to cats. I have just rescued a FeLV positive female. She's young, so her chances of survival are not good for the long-term, but she could liv

Updates on Cassidy

It's the newbie again. I'm not sure if I'm using this mailing list correctly-please advise me if I'm not! And I apologize for being wordy-I'm an English major/instructor who just can seem to mince her words! Cassidy is getting spayed today. She's very healthy considering what she's gone through

Cassidy is a boy!

Ha! Ha! The vet called me with interesting news-Cassidy fooled us all! He is now neutered. Luckily, I named him after a fictional cowboy, so the name will stay. I appreciate all the info on mixed households, but I'm still leery about trying it. We'll see how the search for a home goes.and then

Cassidy and Ashley are home!

I haven't had time to read all the posts, but I'm starting to, and it's comforting to know there are others out there like all of you! I'm so sorry about all the losses I read on here. Marissa, I hope a beautiful kitty finds you soon. I'll be thinking of you. I only wish there were people like

pictures of Cassidy and Ashley

Okay, I know you're all sick of hearing from me, but here are some pictures. I hope this works. Cassidy: http://picasaweb.google.com/mzurovsk/Cassidy/photo?authkey=Iq5dHa-Vucs#50501 79613677810130 Ashley: http://picasaweb.google.com/mzurovsk/Ashley/photo?authkey=imb76PXJObI#505018 0614405

Re: Cassidy and Ashley are home!

Beth, Yes, yes, they spayed, vaccinated, the works. I'm sorry if this was not the thing to do; I'm not very knowledgeable yet. As someone pointed out on an earlier post-we're all learning. I guess I have a lot of learning to do-more than most. I appreciate the advice. I asked my vet today if I

Re: feline glaucoma-question for anyone with knowledge

Jenna, First of all, I agree with everyone else-if you won't help this poor soul, who will? I'm new to the rescue business and special needs cats, but I'm finding so much support and help. I know there will be heartbreak in my future, and I'm often crying when reading everyone's experiences on her

Re: Diesel

Sherry, You and diesel are in my prayers. I have to go to church today at 3:00-I'll think the most about him while I'm there. But all of you will be in my prayers-I'm so thankful to have found you! Melissa

Third cat this week!

You guys won't believe it! I went to the gas station today-and anther baby found me! I can't believe it! I've rescued 3 cats in the last 10 years and fostered 2. Now, I've had 3 cats find me this week alone! I was much panicked at first, but I knew I had to do the right thing. I couldn't walk away

Vegetarian cat food

Ha!-all this talk about food reminds me of something dumb I tried: vegetarian cat food. I think it was honorable in concept, but stupid in practice. I used Evolution Diet or Evolution Science Diet for a while on my 3. I found it through the peta website. The food claimed to extend the life of your

Re: feline glaucoma--question for anyone with knowledge

Hi Jenna, I got a quick response to my post on the other website. Here's what the lady I was talking about wrote (although she misunderstood the fact that you are thinking of taking the cat, not giving it up, if I understand correctly): "There is absolutely no "issue" to blind cats..they are ev

Re: Third cat this week!

Thanks for the well-wishes everyone! I'm surprised at how happy I am to have this many kitties at once (we'll not really surprised when I think about it). But, I've been keeping my head to the ground when I go out-don't want to put out the cat vibe! I've been kinda blue lately, so this is a real pi

pungent urine

Cassidy, my new FeLV+, has very aromatic pee! I had to use clay litter because he didn't understand the crystals, but even so, I think when I get him switched to crystals, it will still be unbearable. Baking soda does not cover this smell. He's been neutered, and he's not marking, it's just out of

RE: Felvtalk - introduction - Chewie and Stitch

Hi Joe! I'm also very new to this list, but I'm in love with it and everyone here is so very supportive. I'm learning a lot about FeLV too. I rescued three cats last week (well, three found me). But, one, our beautiful Cassidy is FeLV+. The rest are negative, as are the three permanent cats we

Re: Laurel Please add to CLS

Sherry, I'm thinking of you right now! I hope all goes well! Here's the email I got from a shelter about Cassidy: "I spoke with the director of the humane society and he has declined to accept Cassidy. It is his opinion that, unfortunately, he needs to be put down." I couldn't believe such

Nonie is the name

Hi all, I know that my third rescue cat in a week was not FeLV+, but I just thought I'd let you know that she has a name! She must have let the girls at the vet's office know her name this weekend-Nonie is what they've named her, and it fits! What a relief for me as I just couldn't find the right n

RE: pungent urine

Thanks Nina! Cassidy is about one year old and he just got neutered last week-so I assume it will be a while before the smell dies down. My husband is not a happy man today since he didn't get much sleep last night what with our baby Smokey running around all night and bringing all kinds of toy

RE: OT-ARGH to Pet Health Pharmacy

Kelly, sorry to hear about your troubles! I give my Bandit (10 years) fluoxitine (Prozac) from the vet's office-half a pill per day. It stopped his spraying from anxiety immediately and only costs me around $6.00 per month. His behavior otherwise is fine-not dopey or sluggish. However, I'm not an e

RE: pungent urine

Nina, no cat wandering around that I could see, but there very well could be. But, his piddles are always in the litter box. At first he used the carpet until I switched to clay. Luckily I caught that right away. Now, he's goes very nicely in the box-which is very large. I always buy those storage

RE: OT-ARGH to Pet Health Pharmacy

Kelly, I feel so bad for you after you've described your troubles-your cats do much more random peeing than my Bandit used to. He only went in the heat vent (very nice) or on top of it once we covered it with plastic and all sorts of contraptions. I think I tried EVERYTHING before my vet suggested

RE: OT-ARGH to Pet Health Pharmacy

Kelly Lane-I love your pictures of your cattery! How wonderful! If only I could afford that! Someday. But, let's hope the locals don't get angry because of zoning and whatnot. I live in a town of 800 people, and it just depends as to what will set people off! I've printed lots of pictures from your

Re: pungent urine

Phaewryn, you have such useful advice! My screen is in no danger of falling out-unfortunately mine are so old that they have no fire safety mechanisms! Well, our house really isn't that old, but it was built cheaply in the early 80s. The people didn't care much for quick escapes! Someday I'll have

Re: pungent urine

Great news-we were able to sleep last night! The smell has already dissipated (knock on wood). Maybe he just had some squirts of really stinky stuff to get out. We can only hope. I spent yesterday monitoring candles all over the house, baking cookies, chili, anything to mask the smell! I found cand

RE: OT-ARGH to Pet Health Pharmacy

Kelly, That's great that you live out of the city. We plan to live on the edge of town, well, in a town our size, that's not too hard-technically we're on the edge anyway-but I think I can convince my husband that if he gets to build a big garage/man cave, that I get part of it for a shelter! But,

suspicious email

Hi all, I have posted two cats (Ashley and Cassidy) on petfinder.org and Cassidy on the FeLV adoption site. I have to borrow a digital camera since my flash broke, then I'll have pictures of Nonie (the new arrival). I received this email twice today: I have a new email address! You can now em

RE: more added to the list--including cat & dog treats

Prayers going out for Ginger! You're not stupid! Bless you for all the work you go to for these babies! Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 5:00 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: more

RE: suspicious email

l Reunion Team (KART) www.findkpets.org Join Us & Help Reunite Katrina-displaced Families with their Animals -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Melissa Lind Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 4:24 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject:

RE: suspicious email

al Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 9:08 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: suspicious email Do you live in the uk? His email addy is from there. :) Wendy --- Melissa Lind <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > H

RE: more added to the list--including cat & dog treats

Patti, I can't agree with you more! I take much better care of my furbabies than I do myself! I think my husband might be jealous too! Just kidding of course.but sometimes I wonder why I can't spend more time on me! I really am turning into the crazy cat lady that everyone warned me I'd become :-).

RE: More info on Joey

Kelly, I hope your dreams come true! I can only hope to be independently wealthy someday so I can have a beautiful shelter! Good luck with your seniors! Yes, we'll have to have "old folks" wings on our shelters! Good idea! Best wishes! Melissa -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [ma

OT-cute things

Ummm.I think I did this right-OT means off topic or some such thing? I'm new to internet lingo, so bear with me. Anyway, there's so much sad stuff that everyone is enduring and going through, that I thought a discussion of the good stuff would help raise some spirits. Of course, my prayers and

RE: OT-cute things

hat is a long climb for such a little girl, not even a pound...curled up on top of my ear, and went to sleep. A! So cute! On 4/12/07, Melissa Lind <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Ummm.I think I did this right-OT means off topic or some such thing? I'm new > to internet

RE: More info on Joey

ly wealthy I'd never make it!) Kelley On 4/12/07, Melissa Lind <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Kelly, I hope your dreams come true! I can only hope to be independently > wealthy someday so I can have a beautiful shelter! Good luck with your > seniors! Yes, we'll have to hav

RE: Ages please

Cassidy: about 1 year old, diagnosed last week (when rescued) with Elisa test still waiting on results from IFA test. Will retest in 3 months. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelly L Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 6:26 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECT

RE: Ages please

This keeps coming up in posts, and I have to ask: What is an AC? I think of air conditioner! Please help the newbie! :-) Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marylyn Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 7:15 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Ages please

RE: To shelter owners/volunteers-your opinion needed on site visitfor Maltese shelter

Hi Wendy, Such a tough choice! I'm not a shelter owner or volunteer, but I guess I'd ask them about the neighborhood. How tolerant are the neighbors? Is there a chance anyone would want to turn them in? If that's the case, it might be risky since you never know what would happen to the animals if

good news, sort of, for Cassidy

Cassidy has been accepted to Best Friend in Utah for their FeLV ward. This is wonderful, but I am still hoping to find him a forever home in the meantime. He's such a wonderful guy, I'd just hate for him not to go to a "real" home. He's about one year old and not exhibiting any symptoms, so I've go

RE: good news, sort of, for Cassidy

w. I expect that Best Friends is better than some forever homes - it is a wonderful place, for sure. And much cleaner than my house, from looking at the pictures. Not cheap to travel to, though, for sure - I can't afford to go either! I wish I could tell you the answers you nee

RE: Ages please- OT- Ferals

Hey Patti, I think that's great that you have a way with the ferals-I've never encountered any, but I just had a friend commit to helping me catch and release this summer, pending I find funding for the spays/neuters. I'm going to contact the nearest shelters (30 miles from here is the closest, I b

RE: good news, sort of, for Cassidy

ybe your husband will consider going with you and you can take a little vacation. They have a cute bed and breakfast there that we stayed in, and the canyons are beautiful! Again, I think this is great. Let us know how things turn out! :) Wendy --- Melissa Lind <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: &

RE: Ages please- OT- Ferals

suggest for trapping and fixing ferals. Also, SpayUSA at http://www.spayusa.org/ (call their 800 number) sometimes has funds available and can offer $250 matching funds grants for feral spay/neuter in areas where there really aren't many resources (like your area). Melissa Lind <[EMAIL P

RE: Ages please- OT- Ferals

Oh Nan, She sounds precious! I had an all black kitty once when I was a kid--I named her Gorgeous! I only wish I had room and lived closer to Michigan (I'm in northeast Nebraska), but I'm sure someone on here should be able to help you! Please keep us posted! Have you given her a name? Melissa ---

RE: sweet kitty in sw Michigan needs help

Debbie, I bet Nina meant that some people are superstitious or believe old wives tales (bad luck if a black cat crosses your path, etc.). Funny that this post occurred on Friday the 13th! Double superstitions! I just saw a beautiful, silky, short hair all black cat roaming our back yard. I called t

RE: good news, sort of, for Cassidy

kfast is owned by Clarion, but it's still good. It's called The Victorian Charm Inn. :) Wendy --- Melissa Lind <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Wendy, > > Thanks for the photos! Also, that's great to know > about the bed and > breakfast! I've been complain

RE: Well, it looks like i'm going to lose Tomi :(

Cassandra, I hope hope hope he pulls through this! I'm thinking of you in this tough time. I know what it's like to feel helpless, wishing you could do something. I've never lost a pet this way, but I've lost people, and there's no difference in my mind. Prayers for you and Tomi.Melissa _

RE: Felvtalk - introduction - Chewie and Stitch/Cassidy

Thanks Joe! Vermont is quite a distance from Nebraska! But, of course keep us in mind if you know of any compassionate people would like and FeLV baby. A vacation with a purpose would be nice. However, I'm sure there are plenty of cats in need out East! And, luckily, Cassidy has been accepted to Be

RE: A couple of pictures I took of Tomi today

Cassandra, My heart hurts for you! Tomi is so beautiful. His eyes just speak volumes. Thanks for sharing your pictures. Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of C & J Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 11:25 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: A couple of pict

RE: OT: Pregnant Feral Kitty....Questions

Terrie, I agree with Nina. I just made this difficult decision last week and had Nonie (a rescue) spay/abort. However, this is such a personal choice; you have to do what you feel is right. I took in 3 rescues/foster cats last week, and I don't run a shelter. Since I couldn't afford it if Nonie ha

RE: pungent urine

He was neutered April 3rd. I now realize that it was just his hormones coming out. And I'm happy to report that there is no more nasty smell. His poo is now more odorous than his piddles, so it's very tolerable now. Also, I was able to switch him over to crystals quite easily by sprinkling his used

RE: ? Stomatitis ?

Hi Sheila, This is not an answer to your question-sorry! I'm off topic, but I couldn't help but notice that you're from Nebraska. I have 1 FeLV cat and 2 negatives that need homes. I'm new to this. I've contacted many rescues in NE with no luck. If you have any helpful contacts, could you let me kn

RE: Cassandra and Brunello Please add to the ClS :(

Sherry, hugs and prayers. Sometimes the most difficult things are the most wonderful, as you've pointed out. I hope a little ray of sunshine finds you today. Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 2:15 PM To

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