Re: [Felvtalk] for Melinda

2010-09-20 Thread Melinda Kerr
I was actually looking for a little confirmation that being outside some would be OK. She went out today, got caught in a rainstorm and was back within the hour! All the neighbors know her well and even tolerate her visiting (sneaking in an open door.) She is very popular in the neighborhood

Re: [Felvtalk] for Melinda

2010-09-20 Thread Melinda Kerr
You all have such wonderful ideas and I have actually been quite entertained by reading them. Many of you have taken in kitties that have been abandoned or abused. It breaks my heart when I hear of one passing away. You all have extremely kind hearts and have provided great support. Thanks,

Re: [Felvtalk] for Melinda

2010-09-20 Thread Chris
You know, each of those little ones have their own personalities and try as we want, we can't really change that. Sounds like your little one has a mind of her own and you're right, keeping her stressed out inside wouldn't do her much good! It sounds like you've got a pretty good situation for

Re: [Felvtalk] for Melinda

2010-09-20 Thread Natalie
I would say that a drawback , such a getting wet in a rainstorm, she could get sickwith a compromised immune system, getting URI is more serious than for a healthy cat! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia

2010-09-20 Thread dlgegg
THE FERALS I HAVE BEEN ADOPTED BY ALL LIKE MY BED AND HAVE BECOME THE BIGGEST LAP BABIES EVER. Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: I would advise the same...do not tempt fate by letting him out again. Use some Feliway spray or plug-in to de-stress their/his environment! Re: feral cats

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia

2010-09-20 Thread Bonnie Hogue
So here is a question about Integrating a New Cat I've got Lucky in the back bedroom. The other 3 hear him meow. Some even peer under the door and hiss at him. So, what's next? Just open the door and say Hello, everyone!? Or maybe put a screen or fence up so they can see eachother for

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia

2010-09-20 Thread Chris
Screen or baby gate for a few days is a great idea. Let them sniff each other without direct confrontation. Try to let him explore the house by himself at first and then slowly let them out together for a short while but supervise. Don't know if each has a sep food dish or place to eat--my 4

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia

2010-09-20 Thread Bonnie Hogue
Excellent suggestions, Christiane. I thank you! - Original Message - From: Chris ti...@mindspring.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 9:11 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia Screen or baby gate for a few days is a great idea. Let