Re: (Fwd) Leukemia Positive Kittens (My opinion...Terrie)

2005-08-05 Thread TatorBunz
That is so very true, Belinda! Yes, this does happen! Thank you for pointing this out! I'm sorry this took me for a loop! I deal with these type of situations all the time. 1) Animal Bunchers that sell to the highest bidder 2) Research B Labs 3) Usedin training for dogfights 4) Human

new to list - question on kittens and comment re Georgie

2005-08-05 Thread janine paton
Hi, Hope I'm doing this correctly, I'm not very good at these lists. I'm with a small rescue group and we've trapped fourteen 10 - 12 week old kittens (three moms) from one yard. They are being socialized in 3 or 4 foster homes. It's a lot of work and time and the kittens are

Re: new to list - question on kittens and comment re Georgie

2005-08-05 Thread Jenn
Kittens should be tested with the ELISA at intake (when you first get them),and with repeat tests at 12 weeks (or a month after they've stopped nursing), again at 6 months old, and then retest every 3 months until they are a year old. If they come up positive on all of those tests, you can

Re: new to list - question on kittens and comment re Georgie

2005-08-05 Thread gblane
Hi Janine, I'm in Arkansas - our rescue has quite a few cats and kittens. We test initially with the Elisa test when the kitties come into the program. We buy the tests in bulk, and then have a participating vet tech do the test. Then if the cat tests positive, we test again with the

Re: Animal Rescue SIte

2005-08-05 Thread Mari Kolbe
Brenda: How do you get the second site visit to register? I thought they would only accept once per day. Kerry: What is your third site? /mari On 8/4/05, Brenda K. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mari Michelle. I visit both sites every single day and sometimes twice a day. Very deserving

RE: new to list - question on kittens and comment re Georgie

2005-08-05 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Re: It's (FeLV) not that contagious, I tell people who don't understand why my (older) Momcat stays negative but all the babies were (and remained) positive that like humans, babies, the sick (and presumably the old) are the most vulnerable to contracting FeLV. Their immune system isn't strong

RE: new to list - question on kittens and comment re Georgie

2005-08-05 Thread Gloria B. Lane
As I understand it, the babies and the sick are the most vulnerable. I only have adult cats, but am always wary of the old and infirm. Gloria At 09:45 AM 8/5/2005, you wrote: Re: It's (FeLV) not that contagious, I tell people who don't understand why my (older) Momcat stays negative but all

RE: Animal Rescue SIte

2005-08-05 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Here are the threeI know of/go to, Mari: pets.care2.com theanimalrescuesite.com handicappedpets.com Yes, i wondered too how Brenda got the second daily visit to register. Kerry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mari

RE: Animal Rescue SIte

2005-08-05 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message PS--just did a check---care2 doesn't allow double clicking. But animalrescue does allow. handicappedpets does allow too I think---(hard to tell since there's no click involved tho). -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

Bramble is worse

2005-08-05 Thread Lomaxturtle
Today Bramble is worse - he is very lethargic, has swollen lymph nodesand refuses to eat showing no interest in food. Iforce fed him bits but he gets stressed by it all. He looks so depressed and I fear that he is starting to give up - if he is the same over weekend I think I will need to

Re: Bramble is worse

2005-08-05 Thread Del Daniels
Michelle, I'm sorry Bramble is giving up, he has surely been a brave fella. Peace and prayers for you and Bramble. Hugs,Del - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 1:22 PM Subject: Bramble is

RE: Bramble is worse

2005-08-05 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Oh, Michelle, I am so sorry andIcompletely understand -- we all do -- your anguish over what poor, brave Brambleis going through. Whatever you decide you need to do to help him, please never forget that Bramble could not have a more loving and devoted "mom" than you. And that

RE: Bramble is worse

2005-08-05 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Michelle I am sorry, I havent been catching up with all emails but I just read about Bramble I am so very sorry to hear that he is not doing well I can feel your pain so much, Michelle and I wish there were words or way to make you feel better please know regardless of his current

Re: Bramble is worse

2005-08-05 Thread Cherie A Gabbert
I am so sorry to hear about Bramble I have been off and on and tring to follow as best I can but, Have you tried an animal communicator? Cherie[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Today Bramble is worse - he is very lethargic, has swollen lymph nodesand refuses to eat showing no interest in food. Iforce fed

Re: Bramble is worse

2005-08-05 Thread Nina
Oh Michelle, I hope somehow you are wrong and Bramble's just especially down today. Go ahead and cry, you certainly have cause. If your intuition is right and Bramble is too tired to keep fighting... I so hope that's not the case. You've done so much more than most would have to bring him

RE: my site is back online

2005-08-05 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Title: Message Fabulous news Jenn---as a total technophobe myself I see that as an amazing achievement--congratulations! I peeked at the site in question but daren't read it all at work as I don't have enough Kleenex here. I'll read at home tonight! Kerry -Original Message-From:

Re: my site is back online

2005-08-05 Thread Belinda Sauro
What a beautiful kitty :) -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting web

Re: Bramble is worse

2005-08-05 Thread Terri Brown
Healing prayers to Bramble and to all of the other sick/missing/troubledfurbabies -- I'm so behind it isn't funny, so I haven't had time to post lately. =^..^= Terri, Salome', Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, and 5 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth and Alec