Re: thoughts Adri is dead

2005-07-25 Thread tamara stickler
Oh, Alejandra, There is no such thing as "just a cat" (although there may be a few "just humans" out there )   :-)  Adri was the embodiment of pure love which comes only from God the Creator.  Animals DO have souls.  Just read the posts about Chessie and you'll see proof of that from those who have

RE: Help for Adri

2005-07-22 Thread tamara stickler
Alejandra,   Make certain the chicken broth doesn't have salt in it, she could be dehydrating.  If you can find a vet that will try subq's with her, try it.  If you don't have the money, ask if you could work it off by cleaning cages or whatever.  Many vets will allow you to trade work for care in

Re: Prayers for Buck

2005-07-22 Thread tamara stickler
Shelia,   You have my prayers.  If Buck does pass, try to be happy for him, and don't blame yourself.  Some animals and people prefer to be together always through all things.    I knew two people who were friends as toddlers, grew into adulthood, married, lived together for 65 years and died with

Re: OT: Pit bull seizures in Denver

2005-07-21 Thread tamara stickler
Yeah, I heard about this.  Some friends of mine from college had there pit bulls taken and the county refused to release them because the older one growled at the control officers.  They broke into the pound in the middle of the night and stole them back.  Its amazing what some moxey and a pair of

RE: Pregnant women trying to get rid of her cats

2005-07-07 Thread tamara stickler
into another bag, tilt to empty, replace liner and litter.  Wipe pan edge (Lysol disinfecting wipes work great) and bottom (b/4 replacing liner) as needed.  Cuts down considerably on time and effort needed to change the box, not to mention MESS!tamara stickler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Tell

RE: Pregnant women trying to get rid of her cats

2005-07-07 Thread tamara stickler
Tell your friend that unless she plans in basically bathing in the cats' waste as the box is cleanedit'll be ok.  IF it was SO much of a danger...with cats being the number one pet in America, there would be an overwhelming amount of brain damaged people walking around..

Re: My Rescue Senior Siamese...not good :(

2005-06-28 Thread tamara stickler
Terri,   God bless all three of you. I'll be thinking of you.  Ling is lucky to have someone willing to take on the pain of making that final decision.  You're a strong lady.  And never fear, his prev. owner will be there in the room with you, he and the vet waiting to take him HOME.   Peace. T At

Re: My Rescue Senior Siamese...CRF website info

2005-06-28 Thread tamara stickler
Here are the addresses for two WONDERFUL support groups.  I used them when my cat was diagnosed with CRF (chronic renal failure).  Many of the cats on these sites have lived 5 and more years with the CRF and are still  doing well today.    You will learn more than the vet can tell you...and often

RE: non profit status

2005-06-27 Thread tamara stickler
yes. You can buy supplies without paying taxes...and you can apply for grants to help with the bills.Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Wow – thank you for all the information – I am getting dizzy slightly already – If I am not getting any donations at all (I am really not gong to

Re: non profit status

2005-06-27 Thread tamara stickler
Filing for nonprofit:  (Disadvantageswell...paperwork mostly.  If you aren't extremely organized.either don't do it, or hire someone who is!)  You will need a Board of Directors (3-5 people...I think its different per state), and have to decide on and outline your mission statement, and rul

Re: question bout kittens....

2005-06-27 Thread tamara stickler
Good Lord MaryChristine!    I admire you for wanting to do what's best for all of them, esp. the possible Felv+ ones...and I know many of you have your pos. & neg. mixed.but since you won't (I'm assuming) be keeping all of these cats and kittens...(personally) I don't think its a good idea to

RE: Re: Opinions wanted on Royal Canin v. Wellness please

2005-06-24 Thread tamara stickler
e Pack canned and our Petco's quit carrying the Solid Gold which he would eat a few months ago...)   Thanks again, T, for your input. /mari   On 6/22/05, tamara stickler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Mari,   I feed Coebeio the hairball formula.  She has horrible allergies, but it seem

Re: Opinions wanted on Royal Canin v. Wellness please

2005-06-23 Thread tamara stickler
k if you try to administer meds to him any other way.  And once he starts to panic, it brings on a seizure. (Little stinker won't eat the Eagle Pack canned and our Petco's quit carrying the Solid Gold which he would eat a few months ago...)   Thanks again, T, for your input. /mari   On

Re: Opinions wanted on Royal Canin v. Wellness please

2005-06-22 Thread tamara stickler
Do you feed canned also?   /mari  (Spirit Cat)   On 6/21/05, tamara stickler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Kerry,   Personally speaking, my cats did better on Wellness than Royal Canin.  They like(d) both tho.  I now feed Eagle Pack (because of Coebeio's allergies-she does better on it),

Re: Opinions wanted on Royal Canin v. Wellness please

2005-06-22 Thread tamara stickler
ld like to buy an open bag from yousometimes, people door donate it to an SPCA)   Sorry. Gloria Lane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I just tried Eagle Pack, but again, having trouble getting my guys to eat it! Any suggestions?GloriaOn Jun 21, 2005, at 12:51 PM, tamara stickler wrote:>

Re: Opinions wanted on Royal Canin v. Wellness please

2005-06-22 Thread tamara stickler
ia Lane wrote:>>>> I just tried Eagle Pack, but again, having trouble getting my guys >> to eat it! Any suggestions?>>>> Gloria>>>>>> On Jun 21, 2005, at 12:51 PM, tamara stickler wrote:>>>>>>> Kerry,>>>>>> Pers

RE: Opinions wanted on Royal Canin v. Wellness please

2005-06-21 Thread tamara stickler
Kerry,   Personally speaking, my cats did better on Wellness than Royal Canin.  They like(d) both tho.  I now feed Eagle Pack (because of Coebeio's allergies-she does better on it), BUT, I use other high quality cat foods, Wellness...Royal Canin, Wysong, Newmans, as treats instead of buying the mor

Re: picture of Bones (OT)

2005-06-20 Thread tamara stickler
Jenn,   What a COOL looking cat!Jenn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi everyone, I finally got a pic of Bones for you all. Thanks to everyone for their support. She is doing GREAT! Sorry for the OT post, but I knew everyone would want to see her: http://ucat.us/Bones.jpg  Jennhttp://ucat.ushttp://u

Re: Tamara's Quintapus

2005-06-17 Thread tamara stickler
Yeah Tonya,   Actually its the children's book market that is harder to break into than the adult book market.  All the actors & actress, muscians, sports figures etc. are taking a side-line writing children's books and the publishing houses are eating them up.    Every year or so, I send out a fe

Re: OT Nina's new brother & sister

2005-06-17 Thread tamara stickler
Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:  Tamara,Was that suppose to discourage me from encouraging you?! heheheI have some stories for you too! In fact there may be one brewing as we speak. My mom just took in a brother and sister, looks like small chow mixes, about a year old. Poor little angels showed up

Re: OT Tamara's Quintapus - Book

2005-06-17 Thread tamara stickler
Nina,   You're funny.  Well, thanks so much for the positive kick-in-the-ass!.    I've often thought of trying to self publish a series of books, or a collection of short stories with illustrations featuring the "throw aways" of the animal world.  (Ah, but alas...if I wanted to get the money to

Re: Tamara's Quintapus

2005-06-16 Thread tamara stickler
Actually Nina, I AM an illustrator/sculptor.  The major problem with getting a book published these days...all the publishing houses want are celeberty authors, and they all prefer to use their own illustrators.  I get good feed back, but the answer is always the samewithout representation (age

Re: AC - cats marking

2005-06-16 Thread tamara stickler
NOPE, he was just a plain ol' little med-haired black and white who was absolutely certain that he was a pure bred!  His father was a big old black (burmese mix) farm cat...his mom a tortie feral.  (he passed this last March)  He would sit on the edge of the tub each night and play in the water, di

RE: AC - cats marking

2005-06-16 Thread tamara stickler
If the squirt bottle doesn't work...use a soft-light-weight foam ball and wing it at him.  (I know it sound aweful to throw anything at your animal...which is why I said only a soft foam ball that can't possible hurt them.  It will distract without injuringyou can always soak it in lemon juice,

Re: Angel Wings Sancuary [Very Bad if True] (all sorts of contact info)

2005-06-09 Thread tamara stickler
Tad,   I would agree with you..up to a point.  The clutter mess...not good...not as bad as a small cage, but then..you can't really CLEAN around clutter...so not only do you have to view the clutter, but what its hiding.   Yeah, there were lots of food bags laying around, and yes it was quality fo

Re: Healing-Health Issues (bach flower essences, alt therapies)

2005-06-08 Thread tamara stickler
Jenn,   For injuries...acupuncture & chiropractic have worked wonders..even on pets.  (Personally, I don't hold much stock with crystals or magnets...but that's just because I haven't seen them work for me or minethat's not to say they don't work.."There's more things on Heaven and Earth Mercui

Re: Problem - I think?-HOLD THE ALOE!!!

2005-06-08 Thread tamara stickler
I have it listed on a list of poisons for cats at home...Did you see Kat's post?  She said its the membrane and not the gel...that would explain both our info.Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Oh Tamara!  Don't be sorry, I'm glad to know there may be a problem.  Where did you hear Aloe is deadly to c

Re: Problem - I think?-HOLD THE TEA TREE!!

2005-06-08 Thread tamara stickler
GOOD TO KNOW, Thanks for correction & the info Kat!  That's why I always write to check with the vet first! TKat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi All,The part of the Aloe that is toxic is the Latex layer beneath the skin.This is NOT the part used for commercial Aloe preparations/gels. Soas long as you

Re: Update on Bronx Nuns

2005-06-08 Thread tamara stickler
Nuns are JUST people.  You have those that absolutely adore animals, like Sister Francis here in Havre de Grace that feeds all the stray animals in town, out of her own pocket...not easy for someone who has taken a vow of poverty, and Sister Freda who had her own cocker spaniel that went with her E

Re: Problem - I think?-HOLD THE ALOE!!!

2005-06-08 Thread tamara stickler
Aloe, ingested is deadly to cats! -at least the aloe plant is and if the cat is festidious about getting it off  Prob. not a good idea, sorry Nina, unless you can restrain the cat for a day or so after treatment to make certain it does not wipe off and lick paw!   Tea Tree oil, in small amounts

Re: FW: Bronx Nuns Seek Extermination of 8 Year Old Cat Colony - O.T.

2005-06-07 Thread tamara stickler
Yeah!  When hasn't, "I'M GONNA TELL YOUR FATHER.!" NOT worked on a Catholic?!  ;-)Susan Loesch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Someone in my group just emailed that they'd emailed the pope and copied the nuns, etc.  That's a thought - might catch their eye when we email if it shows we've cc'd the p

Re: Nina -wait a minute...is that a dragon?!

2005-06-07 Thread tamara stickler
Tobbie is an older dog...about 7-8 yrs. old.  He has digestive, neurological problems and arthritis.  Good temperment tho.   Yes I know there are breed rescuesand I have used themmy problem is...once I "foster" them they stay forever!  I adopted my current cat out THREE TIMES and sh

Re: FW: Bronx Nuns-Everyone forward them THIS!

2005-06-07 Thread tamara stickler
THE POPE &THE HOMELESS CATS: John Paul II had a dream By: J.R. Hyland The first time I read the account of Pope John Paul II's dream, the thing that surprised me most was the fact that it was included in the book GOD'S BROKER. Published in 1984, the book was the result of two hundred hours of conve

Re: Nina -wait a minute...is that a dragon?!

2005-06-07 Thread tamara stickler
AHHH!  See..you're not alone.  JUST as I sent this last e-mail... & like an idiot...I stepped in front of another dragon!    I walk my dog and she has "friends" that we see from time to time...well I just got a call from Tobbi's "mom" that she wants him out...can't stand him anymoretake him to

Re: Nina's ? - Drawing disease to our lives

2005-06-07 Thread tamara stickler
Nina,   Its "funny"...I have several special needs animals and this question pops up on each of the lists from time to time.   You are right, it does seem that many of us are magnets for the hardcases, but its important to remember two things:   1) You are NEVER given more than you can handl

RE: Sam is lost - AC

2005-06-03 Thread tamara stickler
Oh, also...I caught this strand late...so I don't know all that you've tried, but...if you find that someone "thinks" they see Sam, and its close by...or at least near a neighbor who would be willing to keep an eye out for you.leave a dirty sock nearby (there are more scent glands on your feet

RE: Sam is lost - AC

2005-06-03 Thread tamara stickler
Gloria,   Don't forget..."near water" may not be a stream or lake as would be our first assumption...but rather near a sewer drain...or inside of one (cats often like to go down there)wouldn't hurt to put your head down a few and call...or sit there with some freshly warmed tuna or fried chicke

Re: Tad's Sammy

2005-06-02 Thread tamara stickler
Tad,   I'm so sorry you lost Sammy.  He was so lucky to have someone who cared and was committed to him & his comfort.  God Bless.   T > > Tad Burnett wrote:> PS...I have an old girl..vet thinks she is over 12 years old but she> has been with me for almost 2 years and she is doing well...I did just

Re: Recent losses

2005-05-31 Thread tamara stickler
Jamie, I was dreading picking up the ashes too (Quint was the first animal I couldn't bury - no yard), but found that it was surprisingly comforting to have "him" home again.  The box with his ashes sits behind a particularly fantastic framed picture of him on the top shelf of a cd tower in the liv

RE: average lifespan

2005-05-31 Thread tamara stickler
hehehe...YEAH...my last FOUR animals were JUST fosters too!   -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barbara BaassSent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 8:18 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: average lifespan   Belinda, was this in the bone mar

Re: Digby has passed ....

2005-05-26 Thread tamara stickler
Marlene,   I'm so sorry to hear about Digby.  I'm glad he was able to pass with you near, in his favorite spot.  What a wonderful idea you had about allowing his body to be examined!  I wish I had had the presence of mind to do that when Quintapus passed-it never occured to me, but I will remember

Re: Please read this response!! URGENT:DO NOT USE-KittyKind -CAT RESCUE-in Orange, NJ]

2005-05-26 Thread tamara stickler
This is the last time I'll comment on this thread, I promise   Yes, vet hospitals, shelters, etc. DO have to pay ...per pound...to dispose of the deceased animals this is why they charge for drop offs.  (This is why the owner of DAR in MD was charged with dumping carcusses from his no kill into

Re: starved cat -warning about those sports drinks

2005-05-26 Thread tamara stickler
Just FYI: I saw a report this past weekend on how all these sports drinks and energy waters are so horrible for the body...too much acid, it strips the calcuim right from the teeth and other bones, and most are loaded with caffine.  If you must give something, ask the vet if Pedialight (sp?) used f

Re: Please read this response!! URGENT-KittyKind -CAT RESCUE-in Orange, NJ]

2005-05-24 Thread tamara stickler
People, as a whole, are generally flawed.  So obsessed with their individual concerns, and of course amassing wealth and possesions...Our own government is working hard to eliminate social programs that, while abused by some, feed, house, cloth, teach, and give health care for childrenWe fund s

Re: Jersey

2005-05-24 Thread tamara stickler
Stan, try this one too!  Both are good sites, but this one is the tops!  Fantastic people, I learned SO much.   [EMAIL PROTECTED]   See ya over there! TBONNIE J KALMBACH <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Stan,If his kidneys are affected and his back legs are weak, you might also want to consult the Feline

Re: Please read this response!! URGENT:DO NOT USE-KittyKind -CAT RESCUE-in Orange, NJ]

2005-05-24 Thread tamara stickler
Cherie A Gabbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Put kids in place of the animals and think about it that way, would you want her not going to jail, but instead working with other kids?   Ah...no..you'll get the more emotional response from me if you leave "animals" just where it is...   I love kids too,

Re: Please read this response!! URGENT:DO NOT USE-KittyKind -CAT RESCUE-in Orange, NJ]

2005-05-24 Thread tamara stickler
I agree with Tad.  Punishment does very little to solve the problem...helping her to find another solution...would seem more reasonable.  But I'd go a step farther, she would work at the shelter, but not handle money  or be a major decision maker...she needs to learn, not lead at this point.  Plus,

RE: Please read this response!! URGENT:DO NOT USE-KittyKind -CATRESCUE-in Orange, NJ]

2005-05-24 Thread tamara stickler
Chris,   I know exactly what you mean!  When I was trying to place Simms, or several others for that matter, I've had people who refuse to tell me how many animals they hadwho wanted to meet elsewhereThen the one woman I placed him with for a bit (I'll call her L) was recommended by THREE

Re: Please read this response!! URGENT:DO NOT USE-KittyKind -CAT RESCUE-in Orange, NJ]

2005-05-24 Thread tamara stickler
Mia,   I don't think you really have to worry.  This particular Kitty Kind, just like Defenders of Animal Rights, Inc. aka Adopt A Pet in MD, is an example of good intentions gone bad...whether through emotion (this particular Kitty Kind ) or greed (as in D.A.R.).  While those of us associated with

Re: Ive lost her.....

2005-05-20 Thread tamara stickler
Lisa,   Thank you for your wonderful tribute to Akira, and for her brave fight.   I think you prob. interrupted the "Why God" question correctly...we don't often get the answer we want...we get the one we need...and like you decided earlier...Akira was ready to go.  I'm just sorry she went so young

Re: Here's a nice story for you

2005-05-20 Thread tamara stickler
Sounds like you're doing GREAT.  Good luck & keep us posted!Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks Tamara,The saga with the little crow continues. I'm calling him/her Junior. The tree I put her in is not were her nest is. She may have come from the gigantic Palm next door. I called a couple of bird

Re: felv cat \needs placement/Tom~Barbara

2005-05-20 Thread tamara stickler
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I'm a firm believer that it's a cat that "chooses" his person, NOT the person choosing a cat.     I have to laugh at the TRUTH of this.  I placed my Coebeio THREE TIMES!  She was an absolute MONSTER in each of those homes..."Come Get This Cat!" became the standard reply the

Re: Here's a nice story for you

2005-05-20 Thread tamara stickler
Nina,   If the baby crow has pin-feathers that are opened, you can prob. stop putting her up in the tree.  She's learning to fly, most likely, and will be spending much of the next 10-14 days on the ground and in low bushes while her mom & dad feed her.  Its a dangerous time for them, but she shoul

Re: OT: Please send prayers for my dog Fern and my horse Pepsi

2005-05-18 Thread tamara stickler
Michelle   My thoughts and prayers go out to you , Fern & Pepsi.  May you all be granted the peace and strength you need, and may you all be surrounded by love, and loved ones, present and past.   God Bless you all! T[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fern has been breathing harder due to the cancer in her

RE: Digby - Update

2005-05-18 Thread tamara stickler
Marlene,   I'm keeping Digby in my prayers!   I have to ask you tho...where did you get his name?  I LOVE it!"MacKenzie, Kerry N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks for the latest news on Digby, Marlene, so glad to hear all sounds pretty ok so far. Hope the little furball is still perky today.

RE: Article Posted by Best Friends (Biology experiment teachesdisrespect)

2005-05-17 Thread tamara stickler
I know what you mean, there are certain things kids really don't need to be exposed to..In 9th grade we set the chickens and frogs slated for disection...looseafter breaking into the biology dept.. ...One of the gang even set the bal python (class pet) loose in the school for laughs (NOT so

Re: RE..Update Akira

2005-05-17 Thread tamara stickler
Lisa,   Oh hon...I know how hard this is for you, I've been there too.  Try not to be too hard on your boyfriend tho.  Men are raised to "fix things"...he is seeing the same thing Akira is going through and what you are going through and its tearing him up too...he doesn't know how to "fix it"

Re: Update on Akira

2005-05-16 Thread tamara stickler
Lisa,   Just because Akira (great name by the way) is ready to go...doesn't mean she knows HOW to go.  My aunt was dying of cancer and was absolutely ready to go for three monthsit still took those three months for her body to reconcile with her spirit.   Even tho we all KNOW better...I think w

Re: I NEED HELP

2005-05-12 Thread tamara stickler
Too sweet.  :-) TenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: it was just over two years ago that a friend and i brought 29 cats--19of them FeLV--from houston, TX to mid-michigan. all but one of the cats--and all the humans--survived--the one who did not was very illwhen we left houston, but she very spe

Re: I NEED HELP -Traveling with kitties-don't forget the TOYS!

2005-05-12 Thread tamara stickler
OH, I FORGOT THE TOYS!  Put two or three small favorite toys in the crate to keep them entertained too!  Otherwise, just like kids..they get bored and will let you know it![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Excellent!!!   In a message dated 5/12/2005 8:22:04 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wri

Re: I NEED HELP -Long distance Traveling with kitties

2005-05-12 Thread tamara stickler
Hi Martha!   Don't worry, you can take your cats with you and it really ISN'T difficult to do.  The trick is you need the right type of crate for them where you can put a litter box and a scrap of rubber-backed rug, and off you go.   1)  Do you have a PetSmart near you?  If so you can pick up a sma

Re: Akira

2005-05-09 Thread tamara stickler
Lisa,   God bless you and Akira and all of your household.  May these last few hours, days be a gift and a comfort.    Be at peace, now, and until you are in each other's arms again.  This is afterall really just the begining.  (((hugs)))Terri Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: May her passing

RE: Two Door Deluxe Pet Porters for Cats/Kerry

2005-05-03 Thread tamara stickler
OH GOODTHAT'LL just freak 'em out again!   ;-)"MacKenzie, Kerry N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: They're all so adorable I long to be able to pick them up--if that day ever comes you'll hear the champagne corks!   -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On B

RE: Two Door Deluxe Pet Porters for Cats/Kerry

2005-05-03 Thread tamara stickler
hehhehe...don't you just hate that?  If God's going to make skittish animals that will need a good deal of maintenance , why couldn't he make them a bit LESS observant?  :-)"MacKenzie, Kerry N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks for that Patti! Another Q--did your feral kitty not become too savv

Re: Brissle is gone...

2005-05-03 Thread tamara stickler
Kyle,   I'm so sorry about Brissle.  She was SO lucky to have you & Squermie...and I'm sure she knew it.  So many humans are never lucky enough to know the kind of love you gave her.   God Bless you all. TMelbeach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The day I've been dreading finally came. Last night Brissl

Re: Nut jobs and Bed Mice

2005-05-02 Thread tamara stickler
aww...see how perseptive they are...she thought she'd try it...but after you cried...figured it was better not to do it again.  sweetie girl.TenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: oh, my, that brings up something i rarely think about. buddha, FirstCat, was one of those who would always cock her he

RE: OT: Staff take more time off for ill pets than relatives

2005-05-02 Thread tamara stickler
K"MacKenzie, Kerry N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hey, maybe you could prod your sceptical co-worker into helping you---he must have quite a bit of free time now he's given up his volunteer work for ungrateful humans.Good luck, Tamara, Kerry   Kerry,    Nice thought, but Jim can't be coorsed in

Re: OT: Staff take more time off for ill pets than relatives

2005-05-02 Thread tamara stickler
TenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:in terms of these little ones you're trying to save and rehome, every state has a yahoogroup dedicated to rescue-type work: marylandanimalrescue, delawareanimalrescue, etc. from there you ought to be able to access other groups who can help. also, have you

Re: OT: Staff take more time off for ill pets than relatives

2005-05-02 Thread tamara stickler
Recently, I was talking to a fellow cat owner who asked how my two were doing.  When I mentioned that the one had died, two days after his 12th birthday, a friend and coworker of mine overheard and went into a tantrum about, "You KNOW HIS BIRTHDAY?  That's just about the most riduculous thing I've

Re: Nut jobs and Bed Mice

2005-05-02 Thread tamara stickler
myself telling the butcher I have two FeLV babies. I just couldn't help myself, it was so hard to reduce the number out loud.Nina"   I know exactly what you meanI still answer that I have two cats...Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: tamara stickler wrote:>Quintie began teaching

Re: Nut jobs and Bed Mice

2005-04-29 Thread tamara stickler
Count me in on that too!  Making the bed was one of Quintapus' favorite games, and he'd actually get disappointed if I did it on Sunday instead of Saturday!  As soon as he saw me take the sheets out of the dryer or the closet, he came running!  He didn't play too much in his later years, but that w

Re: I'm scared for Grace - dilated left pupil

2005-04-29 Thread tamara stickler
Nina,   The dilated pupil could be caused by various things.  The least of which, and MOST likely since you stated that she's been ok, and acting quite like a kitten again, is that she might have given herself a slight concusion.  My spaz-cat Coebeio has done this on occasiononce while spazing

Re: My Baby Kitten DIED

2005-04-29 Thread tamara stickler
Tad,   You and the rest on this list are just AMAZING!  To become emotionally involved with any pet is such a risk, knowing the heart break and emotional & financial drain that comes with them getting older and sick.  But to take in the sick from the beginning.  I don't know where you all get your

Re: Back again for just a moment...

2005-04-28 Thread tamara stickler
VERY NICE Steve!  Are all the pictures photos manipulated in photoshop?  (sorry, I'm an artist, these type of things interest me.)   TSteve Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi all,It's been awhile. I have not been able to read the list. The email subjectlines alone have been too upsetting to me.

Re: OT: Staff take more time off for ill pets than relatives

2005-04-28 Thread tamara stickler
Kerry, That was an interesting article!  I esp. liked how the one employment offical said he had never heard of such a thing as employees asking for time off to care for a sick pet, and how riduculous the idea was.  What this short sighted guy doesn't realize, and what many employers don't realize

RE: LAYING IN THE KITTY LITTER BOX

2005-04-27 Thread tamara stickler
off my lap during her private time this morning by Sugar who wanted some lovin', and she has not come back. Maybe she is just miffed with me, we will see, but thank you everyone you guys are the BEST ;-))tamara stickler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Cherie,   If she's eating or licki

RE: LAYING IN THE KITTY LITTER BOX

2005-04-27 Thread tamara stickler
Cherie,   If she's eating or licking the litter, it prob. means she is anemic.  Just laying in the box (and being otherwise healthy) is sometimes a sign of insecurity.  Have there been any new changes lately?  The addition of another pet, a new boyfriend, a new pc. of furniture, even a new carpet 

Re: Turn for the worse

2005-04-25 Thread tamara stickler
Lisa,   You and Roxie are in my thoughts and prayers.  Hang tough.    God Bless, TKerry MacKenzie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dear Lisa I know what you mean about emergency vets. I'm sending lots of healing thoughts for little Roxie, and lots of good wishes for the visit to your vet tomorrow. (

Re: RE: Wisconsin cat hunting: bad and good news!

2005-04-18 Thread tamara stickler
ereotypes are the ones who do things like > that. I think most hunters are responsible and follow the laws. > I even have 2 game wardens in the family:)> > I had not heard of the incident at the school bus stop, where was > that?> tamara stickler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:&

Re: Hunters

2005-04-15 Thread tamara stickler
. One works with wildlife conservation.  All of us have some sense of responsibility when it comes to wildlife. They always had it concerning firearms.   The moral of the story is there is hope.  This is a very, very long way for one family to come in one generation. tamara stickler <[EMAIL PRO

Re: Bad Shelters/Rescue Orgs (Was Wisconsin cat hunting)

2005-04-14 Thread tamara stickler
Sally,   Unfortunately, in the case of Defenders (or should I say Defrauders) of Animal Rights, Inc... the fates just weren't with us.  We contacted local and national media, TV & news, PETA, Betty White c/o Friends of Animals, all the news magazine shows etc...because this is an "charity" with a i

Re: Hunters

2005-04-14 Thread tamara stickler
In respect to this article on the woman shot walking her child to the bus stop...I will try to find it this weekendat one time I had it tucked in a book as proof to the dangers of the "sport".  If I remember correctly, the hunter was guilty of wrongful death, but didn't do time -just probation

RE: Wisconsin cat hunting: bad and good news!

2005-04-13 Thread tamara stickler
Re: the McKillip horror.  I wish I KNEW some good advice for you. I volunteered at a "nonprofit" called Defenders of Animal Rights, Inc.   ...also called "Adopt A Pet" that was, at least in the early 90s just aweful, money-grubbing, organization.  The owner would destroy dogs and cats while at the

RE: Wisconsin cat hunting: bad and good news!

2005-04-13 Thread tamara stickler
he ones who do things like that.  I think most hunters are responsible and follow the laws.  I even have 2 game wardens in the family:)   I had not heard of the incident at the school bus stop, where was that?tamara stickler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Nah, you're not a "dum

RE: Wisconsin cat hunting: bad and good news!

2005-04-13 Thread tamara stickler
Nah, you're not a "dumb Brit" your just too intellectual to understand it.    In the states, hunters often wear orange vests so as not to shoot each other.  You see, the hunter is a often a beer guzzling good ol' boy who after consuming enough alcohol to kill a rhino will wander into the woods...o

Re: Wisconsin cat hunting: bad and good news!

2005-04-13 Thread tamara stickler
hehehehheTenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: getting everyone together to sew hundreds of thousands very smallorange vests to ship to wisconsin: Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!

RE: Wisconsin cat hunting: bad and good news!

2005-04-13 Thread tamara stickler
Actually Kat, you CAN hunt hunters!  You just have to be creative about, and bring a partner.    I've hunted with perfume filled water balloonsone small splash of Jeanatte or Les Flours and a hunter is done for the day!  :)  Also...its fun to sneek up on them with air horns just as they are tak

Re: OT: Wisconsin cat hunting: -next step

2005-04-13 Thread tamara stickler
The important thing is for those of you in Wisconsin to keep pressing the "No HUNT" issue.    Use the argument that Most collars for cats are made as breakaways incase it gets hung up on something the cat won't be stuck and starve to death.  ALSO, with microchipping technology, there IS NO WAY for

Re: cat carrier trick

2005-04-11 Thread tamara stickler
Michelle,   TOO FUNNY![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just another trick to add to the files-- had to take Quincy, my negative, to the vet today (he has crystals).  He is the hardest cat to get in a carrier, and I have been scratched and bitten a lot trying to get him in (backwards, forwards, carrier on

Jazz

2005-04-11 Thread tamara stickler
Nina,   I've been away from the computer a few days and just read about Jazz.  I'm so sorry.    I know exactly how you feel...expecting to see her and all.  Shortly after Quintie died...I started looking at ASPCA websites and in PetSmartslooking for another cat..or so I thought...It took me a

Re: German Shepherd attack! Sooo OT

2005-04-04 Thread tamara stickler
When cats sharpen there claws I've been told that they are not only marking by ...well..making marks, but by releasing some sort of sent from the pours on the pads on the feet.  Perhaps that is what was triggering the incidentI have also know dogs who play- remember animals do play bite...all g

RE: Mysterious condition

2005-03-30 Thread tamara stickler
Cushings Disease?  - Thining of hair...loss of weight, excessive appetite & thirst, potting or drooping of bellysagging of face (later symptoms)lumps and bumps -often benign appearing on body, the animal seeks out cool spaces to layeven when you're freezing...   My dog was recently diag

Re: Find the Pit Bull--problems w/ legislating

2005-03-30 Thread tamara stickler
Kyle,   I understand the stand you have declared here...it is the same as most people...the funny thing is tho...Do you know which breed of dog is the most dangerous with children?  Which bites most?...Cockerspaniel.    Yes, the bully breeds can do a lot of damage..and kill easier, just becaus

RE: Find the Pit Bull [Interesting and Scary]

2005-03-29 Thread tamara stickler
Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I wish more people would see this… breed specific laws are just crazy.  My parents had a small llasa-terrier mix(we think) who was the cutest thing on 4 feet but would nip at anyone whenever she felt like it!  I have a friend who had a small dog who got more vi

Re: OT: Find the Pit Bull [Interesting and Scary]

2005-03-29 Thread tamara stickler
I know all about mistakes concerning this breed!  My friend has two lovely pits, Slamdance & Boog, another aquaintance has Gunner, Zinc & Ipswitch and my grandmother had a mixed-pit before all the bruha about them began to appear everywhere.  ('course Grandmom's pit-mix...Tinkerbell - God help me t

Re: Tiger - CLS

2005-03-24 Thread tamara stickler
Mari,   I'm SO sorry for your lossesIt looks like this was a busy week in Heaven for cats.  Thank you for taking such a chance and enduring the emotions of adopting Felv+ kitties.  I am grateful to you and all those on this list for your courage and love. TMari Kolbe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

RE: My newest addition "Ling"-food suggestions

2005-03-23 Thread tamara stickler
Chris,   My CRF cat just passed last night but I wanted to give you a tip about the CRF foodits basically crap.  Just try for the low phosphorous food, under 1%.  The specially made CRF food is both low phos. & low protien and the cats loose muscle tone and weight on it...plus its very high in

Re: Tiggie has gone to the Bridge

2005-03-23 Thread tamara stickler
Holly,   I'm sorry for your loss.  Looks like your Tigger and my Quintapus crossed over at the same time...for the same reason..Oh Great...Now they're going to be telling embarassing stories about US!  :)   <>   THolly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Tigger, my little princess, was doing great on

Re: OT: One down

2005-03-18 Thread tamara stickler
Cherie,   It could take some time to get over the stress of the trip, but if the vomitting is excessive, I'd try to get a mobile vet to come and give him the once-over.  New homes can be really scary and take some time to adjust.  (Are you giving filtered water?  When I moved from a home with a wel

Re: OT/OCD

2005-03-18 Thread tamara stickler
red composite pressed rawhide sticks.  Try some of those.  Some of them are the right size for kitty mouths.  I would hold on to one end and Bandit would gnaw and eat the other end.  It was fun to watch tamara stickler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My Coebieo used to chew on the dog's rawhid

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