Re: [Felvtalk] possible pos. BIG cat looking for forever home

2012-11-20 Thread tamara stickler
!  ;-)   T --- On Mon, 11/19/12, Kat Parker korruptaki...@gmail.com wrote: From: Kat Parker korruptaki...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] possible pos. BIG cat looking for forever home To: tamara stickler tlstick...@yahoo.com Cc: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Monday

[Felvtalk] possible pos. BIG cat looking for forever home

2012-11-15 Thread tamara stickler
Hello All,   I haven't posted for oh - seven years or so, not since I placed Simms with Anne.  But, I've recently pulled another dumped cat from the streets.  We are having him tested tonight to see if he is positive or negative - but something tells me the test might come back as a positive. 

Re: [Felvtalk] Stomatitis

2012-08-24 Thread tamara stickler
Sounds like my 9lb. teenage calico!  The vet techs break into tears break out the raccoon handling gloves whenever we get to the office.   (this from a LAP CAT - unless of course you try to administer to her!) They REALLY make it difficult to help them sometimes don't they! --- On Thu,

Re: [Felvtalk] Stomatitis

2012-08-23 Thread tamara stickler
Natalie,   This isn't holistic, but my parent's cat was suffering terribly from stomatitis to the point where they were considering putting him down.  Instead, one of the vet tech suggested COLD LASER THERAPY - WORKED INCREDIBLY!  Tabby's doing GREAT now - has put his weight back on and is

Re: [Felvtalk] Dublin woke up from surgery blind

2012-02-15 Thread tamara stickler
Anne, I've had friends whose cats have lost their sight during various routine procedures where they had to be anethistized.  Four of the six regained some sight in time.   Try not to worry about bringing Dublin home.  Once he realizes he is home he will adjust very well - given time.  If you

Re: [Felvtalk] Declawing - list of countries where it is illegal!

2011-08-29 Thread tamara stickler
I never place a rescue cat with a person if they are going to declaw - BUT - I DO offer free nail clipping for the duration for any cats that I place in homes (as long as they are local...w/in 1.5 hrs.) for the life of the cat.   I even have a woman who I turned down for cat adoption - that

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: [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,

Re: [Felvtalk] Finding homes for cats upon death

2010-12-22 Thread tamara stickler
death To: felvtalk@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

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 at...@optonline.net wrote:

Re: [Felvtalk] Finding homes for cats upon death

2010-12-21 Thread tamara stickler
, tamara stickler wrote: 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 Yes, yes, yes, we are only ten

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: Bonnie P-SPOT SOLVED

2010-10-25 Thread tamara stickler
Bonnie,   I have a large cat that DROOLS worse than any mastiff!  Part of the reason is that I had to have his one fang removed when he was rescued b/c it was broken off and rotten.  NOW, nearly every time his gets up...there is a good sized drool spot where he was laying.  It's a bit

Re: [Felvtalk] OT:help w/post traumatic stress in cat?

2009-12-08 Thread tamara stickler
Of tamara stickler Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 11:38 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] OT:help w/post traumatic stress in cat? Hello all, This is off-topic, and for that I apologize, but I figured with all the cat care-giving/rescuing experience of the people

[Felvtalk] OT:help w/post traumatic stress in cat?

2009-12-07 Thread tamara stickler
Hello all,   This is off-topic, and for that I apologize, but I figured with all the cat care-giving/rescuing experience of the people on this list, perhaps someone would have an answer for me.   I took in stray tabby about 3 years ago.  Had him neutered and vetted.  He had/has many issues

Re: [Felvtalk] OT:help w/post traumatic stress in cat?

2009-12-07 Thread tamara stickler
ok... I suppose I will have to research the possiblity of seizures more closely.  thx. --- On Mon, 12/7/09, MaryChristine twelvehousec...@gmail.com wrote: From: MaryChristine twelvehousec...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] OT:help w/post traumatic stress in cat? To:

Re: [Felvtalk] OT:help w/post traumatic stress in cat?-Diane R

2009-12-07 Thread tamara stickler
survivor - yes...Little - HA!  if ONLY! ;-)   Unfortunately, no, I can't arrange so he gets quality time at night.  The dog, also a rescue, suffers from separation anxietyif I were to lock him out of the room - he'd howl all night and pee on everything! (much as he does ALL DAY when I'm at

Re: [Felvtalk] OT:help w/post traumatic stress in cat?

2009-12-07 Thread tamara stickler
I know there is a sleeping disorder with people where their bodies fail to properly paralize them while they dream -which results in sleepwalking.   I wonder if this could be what is happening in Mica's case...?? --- On Mon, 12/7/09, Susan Hoffman susan_hoff...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Susan

Re: [Felvtalk] OT:help w/post traumatic stress in cat?

2009-12-07 Thread tamara stickler
pleases him, and making me smile. - Anonymous From: tamara stickler tlstick...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Mon, December 7, 2009 10:37:33 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] OT:help w/post traumatic stress in cat? Hello all,   This is off

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

Re: socializing barn kittens

2007-12-20 Thread tamara stickler
Not to worry about the boy named Sadie. I went to school with a guy named Sadee,...he was a Russian/Italian guy..and it was a family name! - Original Message - From: Caroline Kaufmann To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 9:11 PM Subject:

RE: OT: OOPS, I HAVE BEEN ON PETFINDERS AGAIN...

2007-07-27 Thread tamara stickler
Glenda, I attempt to adopt a cat from PetFinders a few years back. My application was accepted, but an accident occured in the foster home where he was being held...apparently Carruthers was chasing cherry tomatos the caregivers son was tossing out an open 2nd story window (??) and

Re: OT: Really good article about Nike and Vick

2007-07-19 Thread tamara stickler
Honey, Nike has been using child labor and sweat shop like conditions the production of their products for decades...Human Rights fair trade groups have been at them since the late eightiesI really don't think they're going to care about an animal rights issue. Nike cares about Nike's

Re: something is killing my cats, please

2007-06-29 Thread tamara stickler
hehehe...ok Su, I think you're startin to loose it!!! But hey, no more than the rest of us. I just got news on my Yorkshire terrorist's (adult rescue from 2 yrs. ago) recent heath problems...after spending over 3 Gs this year already, we are looking at surgery that could run another 6!

Re: Something is killing my cats, please help me

2007-06-28 Thread tamara stickler
Kelly, Unfortunately, I don't have a CLUE as to what is making your cats so ill. I WISH I had an ACTUAL answer tho for you. You are in my prayers, as are your cats. Rest assured I'm certain, whatever is happening, isn't your fault. When you deal with alot of animals, the odds

RE: Something is killing my cats, please help me

2007-06-28 Thread tamara stickler
. - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tamara stickler Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 9:59 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Something is killing my cats, please help me Kelly, Unfortunately, I don't have a CLUE as to what

Re: Home made turkey recipe/more recipes

2007-04-11 Thread tamara stickler
Nina, Please post recipe ON list. I'd like to see it too. Thanks, Tamara Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Dede, I have been making a homemade cooked turkey food for my IBD girl Gypsy for over a year now. I too have so many to feed that it's hard to imagine making homemade food

Re: Home made turkey recipe/more recipes

2007-04-11 Thread tamara stickler
tsp * Pet Tinic: ¼ - ½ tsp (optional) * Plain Yogurt: 1 Tbls (optional) While constantly stiring dry ingredients, sprinkle in slowly combined supplements. When supplements are thoroughly mixed in, fold in liquid ingredients. Store in small air tight tupperware containers. tamara stickler

Re: Hideyo - Please send her strength

2007-03-28 Thread tamara stickler
Hideyo is such an unsung hero - I agree with that fully! Hold one girl, the sadness does pass...eventually. To quote my great-granddam, The only way to get through it, is to get through it. Bow your head, shoulder-through, and force yourself to keep moving, ahead, eventually, you'll

Re:

2007-03-26 Thread tamara stickler
God Bless you Kelly, and all your charges. My prayers and thoughts go with you. May God give you Comfort and Peace. Kelly L [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To my Friends, My sweet Little White Deaf kitty is at the emergency vets under Oxygen tonight. It is a long story but probably

RE: pet-food contaminant found? -Rat Poison -just announced

2007-03-23 Thread tamara stickler
It wasn't wheatbut RAT poisonthey just announced it...I'd be a bit concerned as to WHERE the poison entered the food.. Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just got an e-mail from Wellness saying SOME of their foods are made at Menu plant but not to worry—they don’t use

RE: pet-food contaminant found? -Rat Poison -just announced

2007-03-23 Thread tamara stickler
PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tamara stickler Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 11:15 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: pet-food contaminant found? -Rat Poison -just announced It wasn't wheatbut RAT poisonthey just announced it...I'd be a bit concerned as to WHERE

Re: pet-food contaminant found?

2007-03-23 Thread tamara stickler
Royal Canin had their OWN recall back in Octsomething about using too much Vitamin D, the high levels contributed to kidney failure. But that wasn't linked to this Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know if A/D or Royal Canin Veterinary Recovery or whoever the heck

Re: pet-food contaminant found?

2007-03-23 Thread tamara stickler
Royal Canin had their OWN recall back in Octsomething about using too much Vitamin D, the high levels contributed to kidney failure. But that wasn't linked to this Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know if A/D or Royal Canin Veterinary Recovery or whoever the heck

Re: pet-food contaminant found?

2007-03-23 Thread tamara stickler
Royal Canin had their OWN recall back in Octsomething about using too much Vitamin D, the high levels contributed to kidney failure. But that wasn't linked to this Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know if A/D or Royal Canin Veterinary Recovery or whoever the heck

Re: pet-food contaminant found?

2007-03-23 Thread tamara stickler
Royal Canin had their OWN recall back in Octsomething about using too much Vitamin D, the high levels contributed to kidney failure. But that wasn't linked to this Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know if A/D or Royal Canin Veterinary Recovery or whoever the heck

Re: OT - HELP, Cat crying all night long.

2007-03-19 Thread tamara stickler
He's suffering from separation anxiety. Even tho his person is there...when she sleeps...she leaves him. Its not uncommon for animals who have suffered a tramatic event (house burgler...fireabandonment) to go through this..(sometimes just moving from one home to another can do it).

Re: Debbie's multible testing need

2007-03-01 Thread tamara stickler
Debbie, Let me ask you this: if you are planing on keeping all the cats that you currently have, why the rush to test? They've already been exposed, yes? Folks on this list have proven that positive cats can have great lives...and many of them have households where they've mixed both

Re: Debbie's multible testing need

2007-03-01 Thread tamara stickler
. He can not even use the restroom without Daffodil going with him! She paws at the door until he leaves her in. I call him the Pied Piper of Yorkshire. Debbie -Original Message- From: tamara stickler Sent: Mar 1, 2007 1:14 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re

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 about

Re: Rude Ranch -ideas for getting HELP

2007-02-07 Thread tamara stickler
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 what scared me about the woman who originally agreed to take Simms. After seeing her place, I called

RE: Rude Ranch-Chris

2007-02-06 Thread tamara stickler
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 tamara stickler Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 2:52 PM To: felvtalk

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
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 good name

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)

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

2007-02-06 Thread tamara stickler
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 9:12 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Rude Ranch-Chris

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

2007-02-06 Thread tamara stickler
, 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 think about it. Thanks! ;-) MacKenzie, Kerry N. wrote

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
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 if the people who entrust

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. T

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

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 wifethe story was that the guy owned a car lot somewhere south

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,

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

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

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

Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed

2006-11-13 Thread tamara stickler
set and remove EVERYTHING from all the shelves. *tamara stickler [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: 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

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
printed up, "If you can smell Cat, then you're too close!" Nina Susan Hoffman 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. ta

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-like

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 toplay out for your final reply to the new

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: 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 astationary office

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!

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, kids

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: 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.

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: 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 didn't

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 songs.

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:

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

Re: OT - Baltimore, MD rescues?

2006-01-31 Thread tamara stickler
There are plenty of Baltimore area rescues, but good luck ever getting an animal in one. I'll list the ones I know of below, BUT word of warning first: There are several well meaning "collectors" also, so you really want to check any one who offers to help out firsteven if the person comes

Re: OT bloat in dogs info. Do cats get bloat??

2006-01-26 Thread tamara stickler
Has anyone ever tried Gripe Water to help withbloat (before the stomach twists of course)in dogs cats? Is it safe? There are two kinds: 1)- Chamomile 13mg, Ginger extract 2.5 mg, Fennel extract-2 mg, organic agave fructose, citric acid, glycerin, sodium bicarbonate water. 2)- sodium

Re: OT: Dreams-Michelle

2006-01-20 Thread tamara stickler
Michelle,The best I can tell you is this: Sometimes, dreams are just dreams. More likely than not most of the bad dreams you are having are prob. a manifestation of your own guilt (deserved or no, it doesn't matter, grief). You might be getting visitations of your lost ones, only to have your

Re: OT: Dreams

2006-01-20 Thread tamara stickler
Wendy,God sends his angels to bring messages all the time, there are angels in EVERY religion just as God is present in EVERYreligion. Trust that one spoke to you and be comforted by it.(Personally, I don't believe you have to be Christian to get to Heaven...I believe you have to do good,

Re: OT: Dreams

2006-01-17 Thread tamara stickler
Wendy,I agree that I think you need to relax a bit before you will be able to visit with Cricket. Often times, the animal may need to attend to something or someone else before being able to visit with you again. I had a very old poodle, KC, that I collected from the city streets, that had

Re: OT: Dreams

2006-01-17 Thread tamara stickler
Wendy,As I'm reading your letter exposing all the guilt and regret that you feel...I can just picture your Cricket, with his paws stretched out in front of him in that regal way they have, a smug small smile on his face as if to say, "My human...she always overthinks everything!" Trust

Re: advice needed re half-adopted cat

2005-12-20 Thread tamara stickler
Chances are good that if the person who has "adopted" Misha doesn't take the cat inside on weekends or evenings, esp. in the winter, that he didn't bother to pay the extra expense to have the cat microchipped.There are two ways to proceed (as I see it), explain to the person that Misha will

Re: evil vegans...?

2005-11-23 Thread tamara stickler
Wendy's remarks brought to mind an old story I heard in church once: An old man was walking along the beach after a storm. The beach was FULL of thousands of star fish. Eventually he came upon two small children running up and down the beach, picking up starfish and flinging them back into the

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

Re: Guard cat

2005-11-04 Thread tamara stickler
Wendy, You're going out of town, but what about Pepper?wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nina,Yes, I fussed over Pepper this morning after thepolice left, and I could swear by the look on her facethat she was so proud of herself. She was probablysaying, "See momma, I told you there was someone

Re: Guard cat

2005-11-04 Thread tamara stickler
Pepper with while you are gone?wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pepper will guard the house...;)--- tamara stickler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: Wendy, You're going out of town, but what about Pepper? wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: Nina, Yes, I fussed over Pepper this morning after the

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 all

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

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 any

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: 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

Re: thoughts Adri is dead

2005-07-25 Thread tamara stickler
Oh, Alejandra, There is no such thing as "just a cat"(although theremay be afew "just humans" outthere ) :-) 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: 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 within

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
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

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 your friend

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: 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 rules

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

2005-06-24 Thread tamara stickler
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 6/22/05, tamara stickler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrot

Re: Opinions wanted on Royal Canin v. Wellness please

2005-06-23 Thread tamara stickler
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 seems to be easy on her s

Re: Opinions wanted on Royal Canin v. Wellness please

2005-06-22 Thread tamara stickler
, 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, 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

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