Re: [Felvtalk] Declaw

2012-10-04 Thread Susan
Declawing can also result in litterbox issues Sent from my iPhone On Oct 4, 2012, at 10:25 AM, Edna Taylor taylore...@msn.com wrote: Lorrie, I agree with you 100%. My Mom has wanted to adopt several kittens I have had in the past and I have always told her NO because she declaws, then

Re: [Felvtalk] Cat in Ohio needs home

2012-10-29 Thread Susan
Details on cat male female age picture. I am in ky Sent from my iPhone On Oct 29, 2012, at 4:42 PM, Marcia marciabmar...@gmail.com wrote: Catherine I told him you would take tha cat. That he needs to take a road trip! Sent from my iPhone On Oct 29, 2012, at 3:04 PM, CATHERINE DIDONNA

Re: Thank you fm Del and Angel Effie

2005-03-04 Thread Susan Loesch
What a beautiful tribute to Effie and how lucky she was to be so very much loved. I am so sorry that you've lost her.Del Daniels [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you to everyone who responded with sympathies to my huge loss of Effie. She was such a light in our lives and we miss her terribly. The

Re: need help - a negative, later positive - ?

2005-04-07 Thread Susan Loesch
You know, I tend to wish that, too. Gloria and I are part of the same rescue group and we both are really concerned that this issue has come up with one of our cats. Several years ago I was so freaked out by FIV and Feleuk that when Gloria and I first met over a couple of cats who'd always been

Re: need help - a negative, later positive - ?

2005-04-07 Thread Susan Loesch
another for whom we are the only chance - and - what do you do. Hi Susan,I think you're doing a wonderful thing, helping as many, as best you can. Thanks to you and all those who take on so much. What else could anyone ask for? Ah, a perfect world... The cost of the feline interferon is high, $250

Re: My beautiful angel Jazz is gone

2005-04-12 Thread Susan Loesch
Nina, I am so very sorry. You are right. It is the day that we all dread. It shouldn't have come so soon for your sweet girl. Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The day we all dread came for Jazz and our family today. My beautiful girl has gone to join her brother Flash and sister, Molly. She had been

Re: Re Akira need prayers

2005-05-06 Thread Susan Loesch
I, too, am praying for you and Akira. Hang in there.Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Lisa,I'm sorry to hear Akira is not feeling well. If she does need to get a feeding tube, just wanted you to know I have experience with this from when my Buddie had cancer last year. If it is going to be

Re: Andy is gone

2005-05-24 Thread Susan Loesch
Oh, Jamie, what a horrible day for you and Andy. I am so sorry. I wish I could say something that would help. You will be in my prayers.Jamie Laws [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks to all of you who took the time to respond about Andy. I do appreciate it. Barb, Sharon, Yvonne, Terrie, Belinda and

Re: Please read this response!! URGENT:DO NOT USE-KittyKind -CAT RESCUE-in Orange, NJ]

2005-05-24 Thread Susan Loesch
Mia, I agree with both sides on this. And I see what you are saying - I wonder if perhaps the publicity the organization is receiving could be used to the advantage of the cats who remain in the program - sometimes something like this that horrifies people will also move them to action - and

Re: Need advice - kittens

2005-06-01 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks!Cherie A Gabbert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would say test two or three more times, each test at 90 days"Gloria B. Lane" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Susan asked me to forward her message to the list. Here also are my comments on it - can anybody offer suggestions please? Thanks -

Re: FW: Bronx Nuns Seek Extermination of 8 Year Old Cat Colony - O.T.

2005-06-07 Thread Susan Loesch
Way to go. I, also, have emailed.Cherie A Gabbert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nina, Great job I am going to forward this to the local news station. CherieNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Joan for forwarding this. I've sent off emails to both address and I'll follow them with faxs. Here's what I

Re: FW: Bronx Nuns Seek Extermination of 8 Year Old Cat Colony - O.T.

2005-06-07 Thread Susan Loesch
I've just forwarded to all our fosters, board members and FuRR Yahoo group asking them to write. We had a similar situation here just about this time last year - an Episcopal minister was poisoning feral cats around his church. One reason he gave for not wanting cats arounfd (he never admitted

Re: FW: Bronx Nuns Seek Extermination of 8 Year Old Cat Colony - O.T.

2005-06-07 Thread Susan Loesch
What a wonderful idea - and I just found his email address - [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I sent of and E-mail to both. If I could get the Popes Address I would E-mail him too. image/jpeg

RE: FW: Bronx Nuns Seek Extermination of 8 Year Old Cat Colony -O.T.

2005-06-07 Thread Susan Loesch
I just emailed him - so far it hasn't bounced back."MacKenzie, Kerry N." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Brilliant idea!~ -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan LoeschSent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 12:55 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgS

Re: FW: Bronx Nuns Seek Extermination of 8 Year Old Cat Colony - O.T.

2005-06-07 Thread Susan Loesch
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 pope.TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: we can be fairly sure that SOMEONE will read them.On 6/7/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: FW: Bronx Nuns Seek Extermination of 8 Year Old Cat Colony - O.T.

2005-06-07 Thread Susan Loesch
Isn't it cool - I swear, there's NOBODY who is a match for a buncha riled up rabid cat people!!Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I do love the way you people rally!TenHouseCats wrote:http://forums.catholic.com/index.php?just posted the article on this site

Re: Update on Bronx Nuns

2005-06-08 Thread Susan Loesch
VERY definitely NOT!Del Daniels [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Big hugs to Pets Alive for offering to take these kitties. And these nuns have not decided whether to allow the volunteers to save the kitties? Boy, they really have a mean streak! If they want the cats out of there they should be

Re: Update on Bronx Nuns

2005-06-08 Thread Susan Loesch
Gee, is molesting altar boys also just Catholic bashing? Unfortunately anyone, whatever religion, can have a mean streak - isn't negated by being in a religious order. Would that it were."Gloria B. Lane" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Right - one of the responses on their "guestbook" said it was just

Re: Update on Bronx Nuns

2005-06-08 Thread Susan Loesch
Never thought about the ones who fed and still care for the cats - you are right - they need our prayers. This must be killing them.tamara stickler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nuns areJUST people. You have those that absolutely adore animals, like Sister Francis here in Havre de Grace that feeds all

Re: Please Help!! 2 17y old healthy cats...NY/TONYA

2005-06-10 Thread Susan Loesch
I haven't sent any of the other ideas but I emailed with an offer to take them - into FuRR (Feline Rescue and Rehome), my rescue group - with me as the permanent foster. I usually take any really elderly kitties we get in. Didn't notice where he is located but could possibly arrange to fly to

RE: Please Help!! 2 17y old healthy cats...NY

2005-06-10 Thread Susan Loesch
Well, DUH - I just now read the full subject line - think I'd stopped at the age before! Could probably arrange a NY - AR transport.catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's what I thought! I forwarded the ideas, but haven't had time to check up with anyone from the group yet tonight. I'll let

Re: Please Help!! 2 17y old healthy cats...NY/TONYA

2005-06-13 Thread Susan Loesch
I did, but I haven't had a reply. catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Susan, Did you email the man directly? I have lost his email addy. tSusan Loesch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I haven't sent any of the other ideas but I emailed with an offer to take them - into FuRR (Feline Rescue and Rehome

Re: OT: PLEASE can ANYONE help - Blind Kitten Very Sad

2005-06-14 Thread Susan Loesch
Yea, Kat - way to go! Thank you!Kat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Belinda, all -I just spoke with Teresa on the phone, and will bemeeting up with her on Sunday to pick up the littleblind kitten. I live in Northern NJ, so it's reallynot that far for me. I'll post more after Sunday.Kat (Mew Jersey)On

Re: Tater Tot

2005-08-23 Thread Susan Loesch
Julie, I'm so sorry about your little Tater Tot. Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, My sweet little man is gone. Sunday evening he started having seizures; we rushed him to the ER and chose to end his suffering. He'd been hanging in there; Saturday night he got up and checked

Please add Butternut to the CLS

2005-08-25 Thread Susan Loesch
Yesterday I lost Butternut to this evil disease. He was 3 1/2 years old - so I know he has lived longer than most babies born positive - but is wasn't long enough. It never is, is it. I am in Arkansas and over 3 years ago there was a situation in the northern part of the state - out in the sticks

RE: Please add Butternut to the CLS

2005-08-25 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks, Joan. He has done so well for so long that I was thinking about having him re-tested thinking that he might have thrown off the virus. Guess he didn't."Doljan, Joan" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Susan, I am so sorry about Butternut (what a sweet name). I am glad that he had a b

Re: CLS - for Patti

2005-08-25 Thread Susan Loesch
Patti, I am so sorry about Ellen. I am so glad that she had you in the end.Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Patti,I'm so sorry to hear about sweet little Ellen, how absolutely horrible that these sweet little babies all perished because of the unthinking, uncaring actions of a would be

RE: Please add Butternut to the CLS

2005-08-25 Thread Susan Loesch
PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan LoeschSent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 12:37 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: RE: Please add Butternut to the CLS Thanks, Joan. He has done so well for so long that I was thinking about having him re-tested thinking that he might have thrown off the virus. Guess

Re: Please add Butternut to the CLS

2005-08-25 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks, Julie - I wonder if they are laughing at us for the names we come up with!Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Susan, I am so sorry for your loss; my heart breaks for you. How wonderful that Butternut was lucky enough to join your family and spend his too-short life surrounded

Re: Please add Butternut to the CLS

2005-08-25 Thread Susan Loesch
cats" who comes to work (a school) with me. All the kids love her and they know about feline leukemia and know that she may have a shortened life, but for now she is 100% healthy and quite a little Princess when she is here getting everyone's attention!Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh Susan, I'

Re: Please add Butternut to the CLS

2005-08-25 Thread Susan Loesch
Hmmm. I've also got Popcorn and Creamsicle and last fall lost Orange Julius!Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll bet they are, Susan! "Those Mom's of ours were always thinking about FOOD"! Susan Loesch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, Julie - I wonder if they are laug

Re: Please add Butternut to the CLS

2005-08-25 Thread Susan Loesch
How neat! My Creamsicle was my foster kitty but he ended up being the little one who sleeps curled up in my arms every night - and on top of me every time I sit down - so he isn't going anywhere! Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a 'Creamsicle', too!!! Yummy!Susan Loesch [EMAIL

Re: Please add Butternut to the CLS - MISSED EMAILS (group)

2005-08-25 Thread Susan Loesch
sorry for all your recent losses, Susan Butternut sounds precious and I am sure out of pain. On an up note, I have brought a new baby into my house her name is "Baby" and she is just an itsy bitsy thing, I will have her picture up on my website starting Sept 1stshe was not planned but

Re: Please add Butternut to the CLS

2005-08-25 Thread Susan Loesch
=^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My FeLV Site: http://pages.ivillage.com/ruthiegirl1/MyFeLVinformationSite/My Personal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350 - Original Message - From: Susan Loesch To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

Re: Ewok

2005-08-26 Thread Susan Loesch
Definitely! GOOD LUCK![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry, forgot to mention that he has a vet appointment in about anhour...wish us luck!! :)Jen"But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will beunique in all the world. To you, I

Re: Ewok has a tumor... :(

2005-08-26 Thread Susan Loesch
Give that sweet boy a big hug from me and my feleuk gang - he will be in my prayers.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Damn, damn, damn...but I can't tell you guys enough how so very proud of this little man I am...my vet was able to get us into the oncologist's office straight away and it was confirmed

Re: Please add Butternut to the CLS

2005-08-29 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks, Tonya. It always helps that people remember him and acknowledge his precious, altho way too short, life.catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Susan, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know there's nothing I can say to make it better for you to deal with, but I'm sorry. tonyaSusan Loesch [EMAIL

Re: Please add Butternut to the CLS

2005-08-29 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks, Michelle. I agree, tho, quick is better for him. He was such a wonderful fella - but then, what orange tabby isn't![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am really sorry. The speed of his deterioration is shocking. But it is better for him that it was quick, I know. I really am so sorry. As you

Please add Big Rik to the special needs list

2005-08-29 Thread Susan Loesch
Please add my 19 1/2 year old Big Rik to the special needs list. He has been your typical grumpy old man for the last few years, but incredibly healthy. He has just begun to stay dehydrated enough to need subQ fluids and I noticed yesterday that his hind quarters are getting week and unsteady.

RE: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list

2005-08-29 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks, Joan. I am not ready to lose him!"Doljan, Joan" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Susan, Healing vibes from all my guys to Big Rik. Joan -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan LoeschSent: Monday, August 29, 2005 11:29 AMTo

Re: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list

2005-08-29 Thread Susan Loesch
do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys." --Chief DanGeorge- Original Message -From: Susan Loesch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Monday, August 29, 2005 10:29 amSubject: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list Please add my 19 1/2 year old Big Rik to the special needs list.

Re: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list

2005-08-29 Thread Susan Loesch
I will definitely do that! It gives me hope that maybe he can stabilize and make it to 20! thanks.Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Susan,Have his pottasium checked, kitties that are in early stages of kidney failure can get backend weakness because of not enough pottasium. The fact

Re: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list - Big Rik has died

2005-08-31 Thread Susan Loesch
s compared to Big Rik. Thanks for that information.Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Susan, Sending huge amounts of love and good wishes to Big Rik! I adore the grumpy old men! My Tommy is an old-timer, too, (not even sure how old), but he's also a bit weak in the hindquarters. My vet Wendy

Re: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list - Big Rik has died

2005-08-31 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks, Gloria - I started to call you when I got to work this morning and then decided it was too early. He really went downhill fast. But we know there are worse things than going fast.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SUSAN - Oh my - I'm so sorry. I'm shocked. I just didn't think about Big Rik going so

RE: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list - Big Rik has died

2005-08-31 Thread Susan Loesch
. "MacKenzie, Kerry N." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Susan While I haven't had a chance to post myself, I've been following your posts as much as possible and amso sorry to hear you lost your beloved Big Rik. At least, unlike so many of our kitties, he did have a full and long li

Re: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list - Big Rik has died

2005-08-31 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks, Julie. I can just picture Big Rik resting on that soft cloud - telling everyone what he thinks in that growly, yowly voice of his!Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Susan, How very sorry I am for your loss; what a deep and special bond you andBig Rik must have developed over

RE: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list - Big Rik has died

2005-08-31 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks, Kerry. What you say makes me feel better - I have been surprised at the amount of "guilt" I've felt - especially looking at little feleuk+Carla who is undoubtedly going to be the next to go - so very early in her life."MacKenzie, Kerry N." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dea

Re: Oklahoma City - 4 sweet leukemia kitties in a desperate situation

2005-08-31 Thread Susan Loesch
gloria, that would work. I will take one. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Maybe if four of us takes one kitty each ...Begin forwarded message: From: "Jennifer Dennis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: August 29, 2000 9:22:12 PM CDT To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [PurringPixieCatResource] 4 sweet leukemia

Re: Hideyo and Kerry, Susan and Gloria

2005-08-31 Thread Susan Loesch
piece together, Hideyo, you saved a mom and babies, and Kerry, Susan and Gloria are all willing to give a home to a kitty? You're the absolute best; everyone of you is a HERO! Love, Julie"I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it isto protection by man from the cruelty o

RE: Hideyo and Kerry, Susan and Gloria

2005-08-31 Thread Susan Loesch
thought there was another situation – let me read back all the postings to see if that’s the case.. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan LoeschSent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 12:59 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: Hideyo and Kerry, Susan and Gloria

Re: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list - Big Rik has died

2005-09-01 Thread Susan Loesch
@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 10:36 AM Subject: Re: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list - Big Rik has died SUSAN - Oh my - I'm so sorry. I'm shocked. I just didn't think about Big Rik going so soon. I just can't imagine him gone. Such a sweet, wonderful guy. I know

RE: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list - Big Rik has di ed

2005-09-01 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks, Joan - and now, a day later, I can focus more on his gain - free of an old body that was just worn out - than on my loss."Doljan, Joan" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Susan, I am so sorry about Big Rik.He seemed to be a special guy.I know that henow is in a special place and in

Re: pet victims of Katrina

2005-09-01 Thread Susan Loesch
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) They have disaster teams who are already on location.Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What you were able to do is wonderful, Jen! I

Re: Please add Big Rik to the special needs list - Big Rik has died

2005-09-02 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks, Tonya. I am glad, too, that I was holding him. I think for his last few hours he was only semi-conscious but I hope he could feel my arms and hear my voice.catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Susan, I'm so sorry you lost Big Rik. I'm glad he went at home in your arms though. tonyaSusan

Re: Sad News

2005-09-06 Thread Susan Loesch
Oh, Julie, such a lot of bad stuff all at once. Hugs and healing wishes to Mandy, Paulie and Cosmo.Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone, I have somesad news to share. First, Mandy's biopsies are back and she has oral squamous cell carcinoma. The entire back of her tongue is

Re: Update on Princess Grace

2005-09-07 Thread Susan Loesch
You've got it - from me and from my feleuk+ Daisy who is sitting in my lap. Lots of prayers and good vibrations for sweet Grace and you, too.Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Grace and I could use your prayers and good vibrations. She has been feeling poorly the last couple of months. Usually when she

Re: Another one - Bridge

2005-09-09 Thread Susan Loesch
I can just see those pretty emerald eyes in a sweet tabby face - and I am so sorry she didn't make it. Prayers for you and Marietta, and high hopes for Athens and Atlanta. Terri Durham-Stone [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sad news - Marietta (the only female in the litter) had to be pts today- she was

Re: Our Beautiful Salome'

2005-09-16 Thread Susan Loesch
Terri, I love the Daddy's Girl picture on your web site. I know you both are grieving and I send you hugs and prayers.Terri Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Maybe this is what I get for bragging. Our Big Beautiful Girl, her Daddy's Salome', has left us for the Rainbow Bridge as of 10:15 AM this

Re: Pet friendly hotels in Arkansas--Rita evacuation!

2005-09-21 Thread Susan Loesch
I know that the Airport Holiday Inn in Little Rock will allow pets - there was a tv spot talking to the manager saying they had dogs, cats and birds - and maybe something else. They showed bags of donated food they had for the animals. At the airport there is a Holiday Inn and a Holiday Inn

Re: More news on Wink

2005-09-27 Thread Susan Loesch
Wow, Julie - even tho you don't have anything definite yet what has been found so far sounds like it is leading in a positive direction. Fingers are crossed pending final results!!Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone, Thank you all for your good thoughts and wishes and, Nina, thank

RE: Should I spay Ginger?

2005-10-21 Thread Susan Loesch
but still get done before that? I think I've already decided to just wait a while. Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Susan, Yes, I did exactly that. Little Evie was FeLV+ and a robust little girl, except, she was barely able to lap when I found her (that's how young she was) and she just never

Re: My Beautiful Mandy

2005-10-27 Thread Susan Loesch
Julie, I am so sorry. How wonderful that you have some good tiimes to remember even as she neared the end. I know what you mean when you say "empty" and my thoughts are with you and with her.Julie Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, Mandy is gone. She was not doing well Tuesday night

RE: risk of contagion Q

2005-11-07 Thread Susan Loesch
I have done that but not on purpose! I had a feral cat in a carrier in my living room where I had maybe 1/2 dozen feline leukemia positive cats and kittens at the time. She got away from me and hid it the room - and was there for a full 9 months before I was able to catch her. Ate and drank from

RE: risk of contagion Q

2005-11-07 Thread Susan Loesch
No. I'd say a young adult. A year, maybe, give or take a month or two either way -- at the time I trapped her."MacKenzie, Kerry N." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Susan---that's very interesting. How old was the feral kitty at the time. Not a kitten, I'm thinking? -Original Messag

Re: Need all your prayers - please!!

2005-11-07 Thread Susan Loesch
Many prayers for you and your situation -- and of course for sweet Ginger!

RE: Need all your prayers - please!!

2005-11-07 Thread Susan Loesch
I got some at Home DepotHideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On a bit separate note, do you know where I can get some type ofadhesive you can put it on your window - so that you can see from oneside, but not the other? I decide that I want my privacy and wanted toexplore the option - do you

RE: Need all your prayers - please!!

2005-11-07 Thread Susan Loesch
] wrote: What do you call it, do you know? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan LoeschSent: Monday, November 07, 2005 2:11 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: RE: Need all your prayers - please!! I got some at Home DepotHideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL

Re: Cricket's Time

2005-11-09 Thread Susan Loesch
Wendy, my prayers will be with you and Cricket. wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Guys,Well I am sorry to report that today is Cricket's lastday. He has deteriorated quite a bit and is no longereating, drinking, taking food via force feeding, andhe is barely able to walk. So I realized today

Re: Annie is gone

2005-11-11 Thread Susan Loesch
Tad, I am so sorry about Annie. It is wonderful that you and she became closer near her end - and she will certainly live on in the changes that she brought about in your feral kitty. Take care.Tad Burnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sadly I have to report another FeLV+ has passed on today...Annie

RE: My dear Garfunkle's new departure

2005-11-28 Thread Susan Loesch
Hideyo, I'm so sorry that you've lost Garfunkle. I know every extra day you had with him wasa treasure.Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, everyone, again thank you very much for all the prayers forGarfunkle.A miracle did happened after he was so close to death a couple of weeksago, it

Re: Lost my Lancelot - add to bridge list

2005-11-28 Thread Susan Loesch
Yes, my little Carla was feleuk positive. She and her 2 brothers and 1 sister were rescues from Little Rock Animal Services when they were babies. Carla was the only long-term survivor. She was solid black and such a little doll -- never got any bigger than maybe a 3 month old kitten. Skinny as a

Re: Lost my Lancelot - add to bridge list

2005-11-28 Thread Susan Loesch
About Oct. 15Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Susan,When did little Carla pass?-- BelindaHappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kitties ...http://www.bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittenshttp://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV Candle Light Servicehttp://www.bemikitties.com

Re: Lost my Lancelot - add to bridge list

2005-11-28 Thread Susan Loesch
Thank you, Belinda.Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, I have added her.-- BelindaHappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kitties ...http://www.bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittenshttp://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV Candle Light

Re: Carla and Susan

2005-11-28 Thread Susan Loesch
was loved, tho, and that I did my best to keep her alive. She is curled up with Gloria's Lancelot now, with her little head resting on his. Two such very much loved babies whose moms fought so hard for them.Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Susan,I didn't realize it was you that lost your Carlita. Again

RE: Animal Control hearing - Hideyo

2005-11-28 Thread Susan Loesch
Hideyeo - was the email I sent you enough or do you need me to re-write and actually mail. Happy to do if you need that. Just let me know.Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, criminal charges are based on the fact that I did not complywith getting rid of my cats when my permit was

Re: Impossible

2005-11-29 Thread Susan Loesch
I actually have a few of those "easy to medicate" kitties, but the ones that stay on my mind are the two I have who would rather let me break their neck trying to get a pill...or even liquid...down them than take it willingly! And of course they are the ones who need meds most often!TenHouseCats

Re: Carla and Susan

2005-11-29 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks, Sherry. I know exactly what you mean. I still watch where my feet go when I walk thru the house - she was so tiny that if I stepped on her it would hurt - rather than just bumping her and her moving out of the way like the "big guys" do! Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: I Need Prayers for Callie

2005-12-06 Thread Susan Loesch
Many, many prayers for you an d Callie, Tad. My little Carla had episodes almost identical to what you are describing. For what is worth, Carla made it through probably half a dozen like that and thrived for many months.Tad Burnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dam this disease... We rushed my

OT - Eating disorder in cats??

2005-12-06 Thread Susan Loesch
Boy, do I hope someone has some experience or ideas with something like this. We have a rescue kitty, Sofia Pearl - came from a situation where she was an indoor kitty, saw one of her owners shot and killed and her other owner shot and paralyzed. Canine buddies on the property were shot. It was

Re: OT - Eating disorder in cats??

2005-12-06 Thread Susan Loesch
Do you remember how long a period of time he would go before starting to eat? I just knew there had to be other cats "out there" with similar problems. Thank you.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A friend's cat, who died this summer at age 17, would get unexplained anorexia every few years and lose a

Re: OT - Eating disorder in cats??

2005-12-06 Thread Susan Loesch
/brand as what she had been given. You may want to reintroduce her to itlittle by little, making it kind of exposure therapy. Gotta keep your attitude positive and happy at feeding time so she doesn't pick up your worry and associate that with eating. Susan Loesch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you

Re: OT - Eating disorder in cats??

2005-12-06 Thread Susan Loesch
Thank you![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I emailed to ask her and will let you know when she replies. MichelleIn a message dated 12/6/2005 12:51:58 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Do you remember how long a period of time he would go before starting to eat? I just knew

Re: OT - Eating disorder in cats??

2005-12-06 Thread Susan Loesch
We tried A/D and she ignored it like everything else - but will try again with tomato juice in it. We will try ANYTHING! Don't really know how the ringworm affects -- I know we held off on treatment as long as possible becausealmost all of itdepresses the appetite and is toxic to the liver. That

Re: OT - Eating disorder in cats??

2005-12-06 Thread Susan Loesch
she doesn't pick up your worry and associate that with eating. Susan Loesch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you remember how long a period of time he would go before starting to eat? I just knew there had to be other cats "out there" with similar problems. Thank you.[EMAIL PROTEC

Re: OT - Eating disorder in cats??

2005-12-06 Thread Susan Loesch
We've mixed Rebound with the baby food but I don't think any has been mixed with the canned food. Another good idea - as is the Nutrical. I actually intended to take some of that to her foster mom and forgot about it. Will definitely do. Thanks.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does she like Nutrical?

Re: OT - Eating disorder in cats??

2005-12-06 Thread Susan Loesch
helpful than objects etc.Susan Loesch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gosh, I never thought about it from that angle -- we've been trying so hard to replicate her home environment - even went back to where she'd lived several hours away and got her food bowl and a throw that had been across the back

Re: OT - Eating disorder in cats??

2005-12-06 Thread Susan Loesch
Have not tried yogurt - and have tried other appetite-enhancing meds but not periactin. Our vet plans to try pred after Sofia Pearl is over the ringworm but we can't before. I actuallyhave never used periactin. Does it supress the immune system as pred does? I still would consider another appetite

Re: OT - Eating disorder in cats??

2005-12-06 Thread Susan Loesch
Will definitely ask for it![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I would try periactin before pred. It does not suppress the immune system, to my knowledge (although short-term use of pred shouldn't either, in low doses). When periactin works, it often works wonders quickly. MichelleIn a message

Re: OT - Eating disorder in cats??

2005-12-06 Thread Susan Loesch
GOOD site. Well delve into it more after work. And also Google "feline anorexia". Thank you!TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.assistfeed.com/FelineAnorexia.htminteresting site--found lots of hits by googling "feline anorexia"--MaryChristineAIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCatsMSN: [EMAIL

Re: OT - Eating disorder in cats??

2005-12-06 Thread Susan Loesch
so good to hear of a good result with this -- Pearl had her first pill last night. Fingers are crossed![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Also, amitryptilline will help with weight. At the shelter our Blossom came in, background unknown, nothing but skin bones. She weighed about 5 lbs. She was

Re: OT - Eating disorder in cats??

2005-12-06 Thread Susan Loesch
be able to help delineate theafter-effects of the trauma for her, too.On 12/6/05, Susan Loesch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: Will definitely ask for it! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would try periactin before pred. It does not suppress the immune system, to my knowledge (although short-term use o

Re: OT - Eating disorder in cats??

2005-12-06 Thread Susan Loesch
I am definitely interested. Please do post.TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: if anyone's interested, i'll post the story of "friend," one of theFeLVs at the sanctuary--who insisted upon being force-fed A/D for morethan 7 months there are all sorts of twists and turns with

Re: OT - Eating disorder in cats??

2005-12-06 Thread Susan Loesch
Good point. There is one little "housemate" of hers, Silky, who might be just right and would fit in easily with her own two cats.Barb Moermond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Is there any way that the foster mom could take in one of her former companions? so she has someone there she knows - a visit

Re: OT - Eating disorder in cats??

2005-12-06 Thread Susan Loesch
Did you do anything to get her to eat again or did she just start on her own?BONNIE J KALMBACH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My Nina stopped eating when she had pancreatitis.Bonnie in WIwww.elephants.com- Original Message -From: TenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2005

Re: OT - Eating disorder in cats??

2005-12-06 Thread Susan Loesch
Way to go! And thanks.BONNIE J KALMBACH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fed her lots of A/D. She had developed fatty liver disease too from noteating, but we pulled her through.Bonniewww.elephants.com- Original Message -From: Susan Loesch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Tuesday, December 6, 200

Re: eating disorders

2005-12-07 Thread Susan Loesch
Thanks. The whole Sofia Pearl situation is such a puzzle, as it sounds like it was with Kobuni.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My friend wrote back about her cat Kobuni: "by day 3 we almost always had him admitted and given iv fluids; this was after trying to coax him w/ tunawater, etc - he seemed

Re: Chrissy/Prissy on the bridge list

2005-12-13 Thread Susan Loesch
That is so true - that they are in our hearts forever. Even if they've only been our fosters for a very short time. Chrissy was so pretty and had been so unhappy around other kitties, and this seemed to be the perfect home for her. TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: sigh. i'm sorry,

Re: Chinese cat/dog fur-shopping for our pets?- depression-bridge list addition

2005-12-15 Thread Susan Loesch
Tonya, thank you for doing what you did for Jaws. He may not have lived but he had a chance. And he died much more peacerfully than if he'd been hit again by another car. You are a hero. And knowing people like you and being reminded of what is really important helps overshadow all the bad we see

Re: OT - Cat Trans Lambertville, MI to Bella Vista, AR Jan 7 8

2006-01-03 Thread Susan Loesch
Wonder how close this is to MinneapolisGloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Contacts are [EMAIL PROTECTED] and [EMAIL PROTECTED]Begin forwarded message: From: Carolyn Fitzgerald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Maine Coon Rescue http://mainecoonrescue.com is transporting Baby Huey, who is a big beautiful

Re: OT - Cat Trans Lambertville, MI to Bella Vista, AR Jan 7 8

2006-01-03 Thread Susan Loesch
Well, duh. Minnesota is MN - I know that!Gloria Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's Michigan, not Minnisota.. and going from Michigan to Arkansas.On Jan 3, 2006, at 9:59 AM, Susan Loesch wrote: Wonder how close this is to Minneapolis Gloria Lane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: Contacts are

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