Re: [Felvtalk] Finding homes for cats upon death

2010-12-21 Thread tamara stickler
I don't know if this helps, but we just had an attorney move into the corporate center that I manage, who specializes in pet trusts.  She is licensed to practice in California and Maryland.   Would you like her contact information? Tamara --- On Tue, 12/21/10, Natalie wrote: From: Natalie Su

Re: [Felvtalk] Finding homes for cats upon death

2010-12-21 Thread tamara stickler
it up and running) 410-939-1001   T --- On Tue, 12/21/10, Lorrie wrote: From: Lorrie Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Finding homes for cats upon death To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, December 21, 2010, 5:29 PM On 12-21, tamara stickler wrote: > I don't know if this helps, but

Re: [Felvtalk] Finding homes for cats upon death

2010-12-22 Thread tamara stickler
vtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, December 21, 2010, 6:10 PM Perhaps you could get her to address the question on line in very  general terms of courseone can't practise law where one is not  licensed. On Dec 21, 2010, at 4:29 PM, Lorrie wrote: > On 12-21, tamara stickler wrote: > >>

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

2011-02-28 Thread tamara stickler
Kat,   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 trusts.  We're in Maryland.   If you are in another state, I can ask her if she knows of someone in your state to call.   Tamara --- On Mon, 2/28/11, ka

Re: [Felvtalk] Time to step down from rescuing for a time being.

2011-03-29 Thread tamara stickler
Terrie,   I am SO SORRY to hear what you and your husband are going through.  Know you have my prayers.   64 is too young to go home.  But then a friend of a friend once told us that those who leave earth early are the "Good workers.  Everyone of us has a mission to fulfill here on earth and we

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: 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-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: 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: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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
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 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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

2005-06-22 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
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

2005-06-23 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: To all who have taken in a stray...ie. everyone!

2005-08-10 Thread tamara stickler
too funny..and too true!Terri Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: So true   Terri - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 4:15 PM Subject: OT: To all who have taken in a stray...ie. everyone! Stray Catby Francis W

Re: anyone know anything about these shelters

2005-08-30 Thread tamara stickler
Kerry,   No unfortunately I can't help you with these, but- please don't recommend any shelter without first visiting it yourself.  I placed a felv+ cat at a shelter that came highly recommended by many in the rescue field...when I got there, the place was a sty-an absolute horror  After I re-c

Re: pet victims of Katrina

2005-09-01 Thread tamara stickler
Americian Humane also has teams in New Orleans trying to do rescues, as does End Days Horse Rescue.Susan Loesch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Also the ASPCA www.aspca.org - they are trying to help shelters who need it; Alley Cat Allies (feral cats) www.alleycat.org; Humane Soc of US (www.hsus.org)  T

Re: HELP...Skunk

2005-09-29 Thread tamara stickler
TOMATO JUICE!  Bath him in that...works better than anything on the market.Cherie A Gabbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My dog got spraqyed by a skunk how do I make him smell better to transport him to the vet for a bathany ideas??? Please help Cherie Have a purrfect day Cherie   Yahoo! for G

Re: HELP...Skunk

2005-09-29 Thread tamara stickler
You might have to ask the vet about that, I'm sure they've come across that question before!   Cherie A Gabbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks, another question is he never set foot in the house yet...it reaks how do I fix that, any thoughts?Kat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Cherie -Do you have a

RE: HELP...Skunk

2005-09-29 Thread tamara stickler
These are pretty funny!  SO, I'll relate the only skunk story I have:  A friend of mine in college had a descented skunk as a pet, she lived in a rural area and as a hobby fed all the wild critters...birds, squirrels etc...  Her boyfriend, later to be husband, never had animals growing up, but was

Re: OT-Seeking Katrina Cat!!!

2005-10-04 Thread tamara stickler
ALL THE RESCUE GROUPS ARE PLACING & POSTING THROUGH PETFINDER.ORG .  THE ALSO LIST LOST PETS.  THAT WOULD BE THE BEST PLACE TO POST THIS, BUT THERE IS NO CONTACT INFO ON ORG. LETTER.catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Forwarded just in case anyone is working with rescues from New Orleans.   tonya

Re: fleas/hypocrisy.../KIT

2005-10-05 Thread tamara stickler
TOO FUNNY!TenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: i tend to limit my compassion to critters with four or fewer legs.as to why fleas and cockroaches exist--i have NO idea whatsoever, but i do believe that they sit around and laugh at us and our attempts to exterminate them, knowing as they do th

Re: RE: fleas/hypocrisy.../Kerry

2005-10-05 Thread tamara stickler
or maybe its a girl vs. boy thing.  I know in lions the females are the hunters.  My boy Quintapus was born to a feral mother, but would spend hours following a bug around the house...prodding it when it stopped.  Whereas once I rescued Coebeio, who was an adult stray...that all ended.  Quintie wou

Re: Need encouragement, PLEASE

2005-10-07 Thread tamara stickler
Patti,   I know how you are feeling, but try not to desolve into guilt.  What you MUST ALWAYS REMEMBER when doing rescues, is that each animal is a complete soul unto itself.  While they are at the mercy of humans, they are not human infants.  Nature has given them brains, intelligence and a will a

Re: OT-Anyone know of safe ways to deal w/ ants?

2006-06-14 Thread tamara stickler
Someone once told me Bounce dryer sheets are a good ant repellent, and to put them in the window sills between the windowsI had such a huge colony of the large black ants right outside my dining rm windows, I put two sheets on top of their hills hoping they'd move away from the house a bit...wi

Re: male calico and black female

2006-07-11 Thread tamara stickler
FYI...there are no Male calicos...so you actually have two females there.  Good luck.Arlington Kittens and Cats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: ANYONE IN ARLINGTON TEXAS that can take a pos male calico and a black female pos 1 year old?     Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million so

RE: male calico and black female

2006-07-11 Thread tamara stickler
Wow...I thought it was genetically impossible!  I stand corrected"Doljan, Joan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Yes there are--few and far between. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tamara sticklerSent: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 11:49 AMTo: f

Re: I killed Grayson

2006-07-18 Thread tamara stickler
Tonya hon...cats don't "smother" easily.  If you had, I would assume there would be claw marks up one side of you ...or the sheets would be shredded.  Isn't there the chance that he just passed peacefully in his sleep?   I was to adopt a cat last spring.  One week before I was to get him, he fell

Re: I killed Grayson

2006-07-18 Thread tamara stickler
Tonya!   If wishin' could kill someone...there'd be a hell of a lot of corpses layin' around...esp... in the work places!catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Thanks Nina, but I killed him.  I know I did.  And I know it's because I was so worried about bringing in another cat and 'wished' I did

Re: OT- Strange kitty behavior

2006-09-06 Thread tamara stickler
Toward the end of Quintapus' life, he would regularly wake me up every 2-3 hrs. with a head butt...just to say "hi"I got used to it and eventually learned to go back to sleep rather quickly.   The bathroom audienceyou are "still" there, so as far as she's concerned, its QUALITY TIME.  

Re: morbid question about finding autopsy studies

2006-09-14 Thread tamara stickler
Try your local Veternary college.  Often they will do that sort of thing and incorporated it into a teaching exercise.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Someone from the shelter I used to work with asked me to help her find a place that can do a toxicity study on a deceased cat, which they have frozen. 

OT: HELP..Need food advice for cat prone to crystals

2006-09-25 Thread tamara stickler
Hello All.   Sorry for the OT topic, but, I didn't get satisfactory answer from the vet so I'm turning to the experts!   I have a rescue cat (ex-stray)...neutured male, felv & fip neg., approx. 1-2 yrs. old.  Very well behaved and very loveable (looking for a home by-the-way, great with dogs, k

Re: OT: HELP..Need food advice for cat prone to crystals

2006-09-25 Thread tamara stickler
Thanks Ioana...that was one of the brands he refused to eat.  That...the Science Diet and Royal Canin.  (the ones the vet gave me are chicken based...he doesn't appear to like chicken- even in the canned food I gave him before finding he had this problem, unless its mixed with a majority of tuna).

Re: 2 vets?

2006-09-26 Thread tamara stickler
I have at LEAST two vets at any given time for my critters.    My favorite vet is a mobile vet, so while I look to her first ..I often can't get an appt. right away, when I need one...and should I need to drop urine or stool sample off for testingits good to have a vet with a stationary offi

Re: OT: HELP..Need food advice for cat prone to crystals

2006-09-26 Thread tamara stickler
Thanks Michelle.   Luckily Mica isn't a CRF cat...but since I know the folks on that site from all their advice for my Quintapusand I know the folks on this site for their extraodinary help in placing Simms (a felv rescue) in a WONDERFUL home...I just cc-ed everyone.   Thanks for the info! 

Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death

2008-10-31 Thread tamara stickler
Just a word of advice, watch where you wind up leaving your cats. If it is to be to an organization, I would suggest you become active volunteers of the organization NOW and keep up a face to face envolvement throughout the rest of your life! By volunteering I have gathered intimate knowl

Re: OT animal communicators

2006-10-16 Thread tamara stickler
Karen,   There are those, I believe who can communicate with animals (or rather, and more likely, it is the animal who instigates and directs the communication and the human that is sensitive or not to that direction), however, I believe these people are very few and far between.  Like any other

Re: The End.

2006-10-19 Thread tamara stickler
Leslie,   Your family's odessy is one for the books!    I've been following along and praying for you with everyone else, and reading this last post something has become crystal clear:  I REALLY believe that this incident was put to you and your cats to play out for your final reply to the new

Re: comp probs NEW STRAY!

2006-10-23 Thread tamara stickler
Kayte,   Even friendly cats run like ferals at times so don't be discouraged.  Keep feeding the cat, at the same time each day...after a few weeks it won't run so far when you come to feed it.  Smelling canned food will earn you more "respect" from the cat than dry, so if you are looking to captu

Re: o/t ideas please for my ex-foster cat

2006-10-27 Thread tamara stickler
Ok, I'll throw my in story too:   I'm "fostering" another adult stray...that no one wants.  A grey and brown tabby male, healthy and lovable, neg. on felv and fip, but a powerful boy.  (Only cat I've ever known that likes to play tug-o-war...and I don't me little tugs, I mean full out pitbull-lik

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-09 Thread tamara stickler
Kelly, don't be to embarrassed...Hey, it happens.   Remember too...once you LIVE with a particular odor, you cease to smell it.  It always amazes me how smokers can't tell how badly they reak.  (Sorry folks, if there are any on the list...but to non-smokers who aren't used to the odor, after you'

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread tamara stickler
Nina and others have mentioned keeping closet doors closed.  But you may need to do more than that.  I currently have a foster cat that is VERY adept at opening closet doors...aaand locking himself inside.  (I've nicknamed him Tully after the character Lewis Tully in Ghostbusters who kept doing the

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-10 Thread tamara stickler
wrote: A hook and eye latch type lock is cheap and effective.  I started doing this because one of my own little gremlins, Trixie, loved to go into the closet and remove EVERYTHING from all the shelves. tamara stickler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Nina and others have mentioned keeping closet doo

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-13 Thread tamara stickler
; fragrances of my> > > animals.  I'm always asking trusted visitors,> does my house stink??  Maybe> > > we should have T shirts printed up, "If you can> smell Cat, then you're too > > > close!"> > > Nina> > >> > > Susan Hoffma

Re: ot: A little holiday cheer

2006-12-05 Thread tamara stickler
HEY, thanks for the link! I was looking for this! Wanted to send it to a family that I placed a cat with this summer! You read my mind! too FUNNY! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:If you haven't seen this - you should :0) Christmas Tree Decorating 101 http://www.fluffytails.ca/christmas.as

Re: Jimi Too Cool problem

2006-12-18 Thread tamara stickler
Anne, Sorry I didn't see your post until this morning. How are things today? In answer to your question, yes, MANY animals go off to be on their own when they are about to die. As a hospice nurse for my Aunt Marge explained...(in regard to her..) "if you need to be with her, just ke

Re: Prayers needed for Bandy

2006-12-18 Thread tamara stickler
Kerry, Know that you and Brandy have our heartfelt prayers! God Bless and be with you both. T Kerry Roach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi everyone, My Bandy has been very sick this week..First, we are still fighting the ringworm, but it is our least worry for now..He starting g

Re: OT - Help, aggressive cat

2007-01-02 Thread tamara stickler
Kelley, Do you wear any scentsor are you a smoker? It may take her a while to get used to your smellor lack of if her owner used perfume or smoked. Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: No, I don't think she is feral at all. Her ex-guardian had her since 8 weeks of age, p

Re: Sanctuaries

2007-01-16 Thread tamara stickler
WATCH POOR SPELLING! HUGE RED FLAG A PROFESSIONAL sanctuary will have PROFESSIONAL coorespondance! I posted a cat on Petfinder only to be contacted by someone whose "employer wants to adopt my pet as a gift for his wife"the story was that the guy owned a car lot somewhere south a

Re: OT Anyone care to take a shot at this question? -TRY NOT TO JUDGE

2007-01-17 Thread tamara stickler
Why not ask him to foster? Short term care will allow him to know if he really wants a cat or not...or can afford one. I'd be leary to adopt one of mine to him...but wouldn't rule it completely outpeople do and can grow. (I've been unemployed and know how scarry that can be...sometimes tu

Re: Mylo's Passing

2007-02-01 Thread tamara stickler
Chris, I'm so so sorry. I know you "want Mylo back"...I can't stop thinkin' I want my Schatzi back toobut as a friend of mine has told me...they "really hasn't gone anywhere...still with you only now, instead of being under hand, (he's) in your heart." God Bless and bring you peace.

Re: Rude Ranch -WARNING

2007-02-05 Thread tamara stickler
Yes, Rude Ranch does LOOK like a great place...BUT: I attempted to place a cat at Rude Ranch a few years back, committing to the monthly support fee needed to surrender. My first choice for the felv + stray I had rescued was an actual home, not an institution, so when a woman called and

Re: Rude Ranch

2007-02-05 Thread tamara stickler
Hey, I understand. I can understand where both the person who had volunteered to take Simms and Rude Ranch, are coming from. RR has a business to protect for the sake of the animals under its care, and they can only continue if the people who entrust the animals to them continue to help pay fo

Re: Rude Ranch

2007-02-05 Thread tamara stickler
rug is a good thing. Nina tamara stickler wrote: > Hey, I understand. I can understand where both the person who had > volunteered to take Simms and Rude Ranch, are coming from. RR has a > business to protect for the sake of the animals under its care, and > they can only continue

RE: Rude Ranch-Chris

2007-02-06 Thread tamara stickler
lues when something doesn’t seem quite right… So Tamara, thank you from me and from BB (who by the way is now Romeo and sprawled out on my bed—so much for rehoming!) Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

Re: Rude Ranch

2007-02-06 Thread tamara stickler
MC wrote: "so if we see good people getting in over their heads, or in temporary trouble (sickness, having surgery, loss of volunteers or fosters), we really need to help them out--in the end, it benefits everyone. it's when people refuse to acknowledge or accept help that bells need to go off. i'm

RE: Rude Ranch-Chris

2007-02-06 Thread tamara stickler
[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tamara stickler Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 10:12 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Rude Ranch-Chris Thanks Chris! I do think about Big Boy alot, and thought perhaps you had chosen to keep him. Romeo is a goo

RE: Rude Ranch

2007-02-06 Thread tamara stickler
Again, Leah, The description I relayed was not at Rude Ranch, but at the farm of a rescuer that claimed to be helping RR with fostering overflow cats...and yes, Bob Rude was the name of the person who I had contacted regarding placing Simms there before the other woman (mentioned above) vo

RE: Rude Ranch-Chris--Tamara o/t

2007-02-06 Thread tamara stickler
children's book ideas up her sleevemy co-worker reckons (as I do) that "the goldfish who couldn't swim" would make a great book! -Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tamara stickler Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 9:1

Re: Rude Ranch-Chris--Tamara o/t

2007-02-06 Thread tamara stickler
children. On 2/6/07, tamara stickler wrote: > Ah yes...I suppose it would...with the exception of the fact that it didn't > end well for ol' Frick...but I suppose I COULD change > thathehe..hmm...should I begin that career by lying to children...HA! > > I'll

Re: Rude Ranch -ideas for getting HELP

2007-02-07 Thread tamara stickler
7;s offer of help. I'm always wishing help like that would fall out of the sky and into my lap! Susan Hoffman wrote: Ummm, would you and your volunteers like to come give me a hand at MY place? I'll accept! tamara stickler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I agree. That's

RE: Chocolate cat needs a name

2007-02-19 Thread tamara stickler
Aw...I LIKE Reuben. Afterall, hasn't he gone through enough already without having to learn a new name that his new owners (when he is adopted) will most likely change again anyway? catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: truffle? truffles? "Wolf, Leah R." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: How a

RE: Guard cat

2005-11-04 Thread tamara stickler
There was a story on the web and on the local news last year about a guard cat, so obviously...they can be as good as dogs at that kind of thing.   The unique thing about this cat:  She was rescued from the pound, found as a stray, her eyes were so infected they had to be removed.  She was an adult

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