Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits

2005-12-01 Thread catatonya
Wendy,I just had a thought reading your message. lol. Why don't YOU just pee all over their dining room carpet next time you're there. Then maybe you won't have to go over there again! Really! I'm sure their daughter has had accidents before. If not, she will sometime. And when they get older

Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits

2005-11-30 Thread wendy
Sandy, your story made me angry too. That poor kitty. I am so glad that we have angels watching over us and a God to pray to because we humans can really make a mess of things. It's a good thing there is something better after life here because it can get very depressing. I don't even watch

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2005-11-30 Thread Steph E Caldwell
wendy wrote: anymore because it's SO depressing!!! Your story made me consider the elderly. When our parents or aunts and uncles or whoever we care about get elderly, and have accidents or begin to become disoriented or get terminal cancer or some other terminal ailment, we don't give up on

euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits

2005-11-30 Thread Lomaxturtle
This makes me very sick too. I had no idea how common this was - humans are the cruelest beings to ever walk the planet. Is it any wonder we prefer the company of our animals. Bad toilet habits can be due to many things as we know - people should be required to take a basic animal healthcare

RE: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits

2005-11-30 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 9:31 AM To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits This makes me very sick too. I had no idea how common this was - humans are the cruelest beings to ever

Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits

2005-11-30 Thread Dudes
Aw, Thank you Wendy. I did not tell you all that to toot my own horn, because I have made some mistakes in my life with animal companions that make me cringe to think about. But I do feel like more people need to be more understanding and patient with fuzzies, especially after they get a little

euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits

2005-11-29 Thread wendy
I didn't know that the number one reason cats are euthanized is because of their lack of litter habits; that is SO sad. I believe it though. My husband's brother and his wife decided to put their cat to sleep this past spring because it was urinating in their new home in the dining room. I was

Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits

2005-11-29 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 11/29/05 1:46:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I didn't know that the number one reason cats areeuthanized is because of their lack of litter habits;that is SO sad. That's exactly the reason I got the two Maine Coon boys Both brought to

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2005-11-29 Thread BONNIE J KALMBACH
29, 2005 1:26 pm Subject: Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org In a message dated 11/29/05 1:46:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I didn't know that the number one reason cats are euthanized is because of their lack

Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits

2005-11-29 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 11/29/05 2:42:08 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When Iread her surrender form, the people had written that they cleaned herlitterbox ONCE A WEEK Yes, isn't it amazing that these felines would actually want a clean place to do their

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2005-11-29 Thread wendy
Good for you Patti. I wish all kitties were as lucky as your two Maine Coons!!! --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 11/29/05 1:46:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I didn't know that the number one reason cats are euthanized is because of their

Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits

2005-11-29 Thread wendy
I think the big picture here is EDUCATION. So many people are uneducated about their animals, which is irresponsible in and of itself (at least not knowing the basics, like cleaning the litter box often!!!). Of course, that's the problem with many things wrong in life if you think about it, like

Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits

2005-11-29 Thread Lewis Faye
This makes me sick. I hate people that do this. I have a female that is bad about missing the box. She is physically okay. I think her problem is that she is the lowest in the hierarchy and just gets nervous about using the more dominant kitties' boxes (I do have multiple boxes.). Now, I will

Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits

2005-11-29 Thread PEC2851
I know.. , but "sadly" there are just so many cats that are euthanized because of "improper elimination"... If only people would educate themselves... (I know, I'm dreaming) So many cases are due to: 1) UTI's (urinary tract infections) 2) DIRTY litterboxes 3) DECLAWING 4) Emotional upsets

Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits

2005-11-29 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 11/29/05 3:05:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think the big picture here is EDUCATION Yepwe are on the same wave length, or we're both just dreamers.

Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits

2005-11-29 Thread wendy
I know what you mean. We have a kitty that isn't doing so great at the box, and will probably have to replace the carpet eventually, but like you, NO WAY IN HELL, excuse my French, that I would pts. No way. There are always other options. That's just cruelty, laziness, self-centeredness, or

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2005-11-29 Thread BONNIE J KALMBACH
, 2005 2:26 pm Subject: Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org I know what you mean. We have a kitty that isn't doing so great at the box, and will probably have to replace the carpet eventually, but like you, NO WAY IN HELL, excuse my French, that I would pts

Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits

2005-11-29 Thread wendy
www.elephants.com - Original Message - From: wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 2:26 pm Subject: Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org I know what you mean. We have a kitty that isn't doing so great at the box

RE: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits

2005-11-29 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 1:41 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits That's how I came to adopt my orange girl Rosalie. She had a BIG sign on her cage at the Humane Society that said Litter Box problems. When I read her surrender form

RE: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits

2005-11-29 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message You're right, Patti. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 1:47 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits In a message dated 11

Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits

2005-11-29 Thread TatorBunz
Oh you bet it is! I deal with on regular basics! Just pisses me off! My Vets are good about calling rescues in when they get beautiful kitties that come from situations like this...g! In a message dated 11/29/2005 12:22:09 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: know.. ,

RE: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits

2005-11-29 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits This makes me sick. I hate people that do this. I have a female that is bad about missing the box. She is physically okay. I think her problem is that she is the lowest in the hierarchy and just gets nervous about using the more dominant

Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits

2005-11-29 Thread TatorBunz
Welcome to the club! We all rant over crap like this because we know it's a excuse to dump a kitty! Some are educated but don't give a rat's a$$ they don't want to deal with it. It isnovelty at first! Especially with the purebreds. They are the ones I feel sorry for. You know I'm beginning to

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2005-11-29 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
@felineleukemia.orgSubject: RE: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits What sort of vet agrees to it, anyway? Hmmm, I must ask my vet what his experience in this respect is. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lewis FayeSent: Tuesday, November 29

RE: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits

2005-11-29 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 2:21 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits I know.. , but "sadly" there are just so many cats that are euthaniz

RE: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits

2005-11-29 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Thanks! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of BONNIE J KALMBACH Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 2:46 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits I recommed Patricia McConnell's book The Fastidious

Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits

2005-11-29 Thread Lewis Faye
I really think my kitty needs to be an only kitty in a household and there isn't much I can do about that. Placing cats in these parts is impossible because every cat lover has at least 3 more than they already need.Plus, I adore her and don't want to give her away. I clean boxes twice a day.

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2005-11-29 Thread wendy
behaviorist who appears on Wisconsin Public Radio. http://www.dogsbestfriendtraining.com/books-whse.php Boonie www.elephants.com - Original Message - From: wendy Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 2:26 pm Subject: Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits To: felvtalk

Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits

2005-11-29 Thread Lewis Faye
nal Message - From: wendy Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 2:26 pm Subject: Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org I know what you mean. We have a kitty that isn't doing so great at the box, and will probably have to replace the carpet eventually, but lik

RE: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits

2005-11-29 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
ome who do, but generally people don't.) -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo YamamotoSent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 3:44 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: RE: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits I can't even stand reading t

Re: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits

2005-11-29 Thread Dudes
ve to wipe everything down in piddle range... Sandy --- Original Message - From: Hideyo Yamamoto To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 3:43 PM Subject: RE: euthanizing kitties for bathroom habits I can't even stand reading this string

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2005-11-29 Thread TenHouseCats
what really scares me is what this type of human will be like when one of their children makes a mistake -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892