Re: Vet of the Year (uplifting story)
WOW! She's more than a vet--she's a FRIEND! Kitties and I hope little Georgia comes back soon. Do you think she might attempt to go back to her old locale? Also, do look at the website of MartaWilliams.com. She's a psychic AND a biologist. She can help you. Taylor Scobie Humphrey [EMAIL PROTECTED] On May 9, 2007, at 4:37 PM, Marissa Johnson wrote: Hi all! I just thought you might like to hear an uplifting story about a PHENOMINAL vet (seems we get to hear a lot about not-so- good vets...thought I'd share a good story). It's kinda long, but trust me...it's worth the read! You all may remember that I found a new vet after Slinky had his transfusion and the vet who did it wouldn't try anything else. I had mentioned then that Dr. Garrison read all the research I sent her on IR and did her own research, etc. When I brought Mouse in a couple weeks ago, I noticed that she talks to him before doing anything, she knew all about CH and herpes (he has herpes) and was supportive of Lysine therapy for the herpes. I left the appointment wishing I could go see her every day! lol She even supported my feeding raw (if it's done right)...and she's an ALLOPATHIC vet!!! So I was already thinking she was amazing!! As you read this, keep in mind that I've seen Dr. G THREE TIMES - twice with Slinky (including pts) and once with Mouse. It's not like I've been her customer for years or something. Here's the sad part of the story: I think many if not all of you heard that on Monday night my new baby Georgia got out of her harness in a park near my house and took off. She's been hiding out in a dense forest in the park and, while I've spotted her a couple times, I have not been able to get her back yet. It has been heartbreaking and making me CRAZY (esp. after losing my baby Slinky so recently). Here's the good part: When Georgia took off, one of the first things I did was call Dr. Garrison to see if she had any suggestions or resources or anything. She took a description, said they'd keep an eye out, and gave me some good ideas. Yesterday afternoon SHE CALLED ME to ask if I had seen her yet!!! I thought that in and of itself was pretty awesome. Then she OFFERED TO COME OUT AND HELP ME LOOK FOR HER AFTER SHE GOT OFF WORK AT 7! I could NOT believe it She said to call her if she hadn't turned up by shortly before 7. When I called her she asked if I needed any supplies and I suggested she bring some a/ d since it's smelly and Georgia has eaten it for me. She had already mapquested the park, knew how to get there, etc. (she didn't know where it was the first night I called her). She came out and met me at the park with 2 cans of A/D...and wouldn't let me pay her for them! I had said that it would be helpful just to have someone there to help me strategize about where to put things, etc. Not only did she do that, but she spent the next hour or more tromping through the DENSE forest full of thorny vines and brambles trying to flush Georgia out and scare her toward me. She kept tromping through and looking while I went to meet a rescuer who was bringing me a trap at the entrance to the park. She watched while the rescuer showed me how to set it - with absolutely no pretense of I'm a vet and I know everything or anything like that. In fact, she ended up being like the good friend you take to an important doctor's appointment...she asked really great questions that, in sleep-deprived and stressed out state, I wasn't thinking of! At this point it was dusk and she was going to head out, but I planned to sit out there for a while and see if I could spot Georgia. Dr. G asked if I'd had dinner...and then went to McDonalds and brought dinner back to me She even walked the long way around the park so she could check out the nearby houses and see if she could see Georgia When she came back with my food, she said she was going to the natural pet food store (where the owner is my friend and had recommended Dr. G to me) today and she could drop off flyers there AND since the humane society was just down the street, she'd go there and see if they had Georgia and leave flyers there as well! While I was typing this just now, she called again for an update! She said she left flyers at the food store and went by the shelter but that, oddly, they're closed on Wednesdays! So she said she'd GO BACK TOMORROW on her lunch break just on the off chance that she's there! She'll leave flyers with them as well. Her help and support has done SO MUCH to lift my spirits in this horrible time! I was already wanting to nominate her for vet of the year BEFORE all this And now I'm just totally stunned!! I've never heard of a vet going this far above and beyond the call of duty! When I told her she's the best vet in the universe, she said,
Re: Vet of the Year (uplifting story)
Hi Marissa, I'm terribly behind but I just read your story about your vet and I am so thrilled for you! What a wonderful human being -- not just vet. I am so glad you have her. elizabeth On 5/9/07, Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all! I just thought you might like to hear an uplifting story about a PHENOMINAL vet (seems we get to hear a lot about not-so-good vets...thought I'd share a good story). It's kinda long, but trust me...it's worth the read! You all may remember that I found a new vet after Slinky had his transfusion and the vet who did it wouldn't try anything else. I had mentioned then that Dr. Garrison read all the research I sent her on IR and did her own research, etc. When I brought Mouse in a couple weeks ago, I noticed that she talks to him before doing anything, she knew all about CH and herpes (he has herpes) and was supportive of Lysine therapy for the herpes. I left the appointment wishing I could go see her every day! lol She even supported my feeding raw (if it's done right)...and she's an ALLOPATHIC vet!!! So I was already thinking she was amazing!! As you read this, keep in mind that I've seen Dr. G THREE TIMES - twice with Slinky (including pts) and once with Mouse. It's not like I've been her customer for years or something. Here's the sad part of the story: I think many if not all of you heard that on Monday night my new baby Georgia got out of her harness in a park near my house and took off. She's been hiding out in a dense forest in the park and, while I've spotted her a couple times, I have not been able to get her back yet. It has been heartbreaking and making me CRAZY (esp. after losing my baby Slinky so recently). Here's the good part: When Georgia took off, one of the first things I did was call Dr. Garrison to see if she had any suggestions or resources or anything. She took a description, said they'd keep an eye out, and gave me some good ideas. Yesterday afternoon SHE CALLED ME to ask if I had seen her yet!!! I thought that in and of itself was pretty awesome. Then she OFFERED TO COME OUT AND HELP ME LOOK FOR HER AFTER SHE GOT OFF WORK AT 7! I could NOT believe it She said to call her if she hadn't turned up by shortly before 7. When I called her she asked if I needed any supplies and I suggested she bring some a/d since it's smelly and Georgia has eaten it for me. She had already mapquested the park, knew how to get there, etc. (she didn't know where it was the first night I called her). She came out and met me at the park with 2 cans of A/D...and wouldn't let me pay her for them! I had said that it would be helpful just to have someone there to help me strategize about where to put things, etc. Not only did she do that, but she spent the next hour or more tromping through the DENSE forest full of thorny vines and brambles trying to flush Georgia out and scare her toward me. She kept tromping through and looking while I went to meet a rescuer who was bringing me a trap at the entrance to the park. She watched while the rescuer showed me how to set it - with absolutely no pretense of I'm a vet and I know everything or anything like that. In fact, she ended up being like the good friend you take to an important doctor's appointment...she asked really great questions that, in sleep-deprived and stressed out state, I wasn't thinking of! At this point it was dusk and she was going to head out, but I planned to sit out there for a while and see if I could spot Georgia. Dr. G asked if I'd had dinner...and then went to McDonalds and brought dinner back to me She even walked the long way around the park so she could check out the nearby houses and see if she could see Georgia When she came back with my food, she said she was going to the natural pet food store (where the owner is my friend and had recommended Dr. G to me) today and she could drop off flyers there AND since the humane society was just down the street, she'd go there and see if they had Georgia and leave flyers there as well! While I was typing this just now, she called again for an update! She said she left flyers at the food store and went by the shelter but that, oddly, they're closed on Wednesdays! So she said she'd GO BACK TOMORROW on her lunch break just on the off chance that she's there! She'll leave flyers with them as well. Her help and support has done SO MUCH to lift my spirits in this horrible time! I was already wanting to nominate her for vet of the year BEFORE all this And now I'm just totally stunned!! I've never heard of a vet going this far above and beyond the call of duty! When I told her she's the best vet in the universe, she said, well I don't know about that but I have lost enough animals to know how stressful it is. She's really doing this out of the kindness of her heart and because she knows how hard it is. I can't even put into words how THRILLED I am to have her for my
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Marissa, What a WONDERFUL UPLIFTING story Dr. G. sounds awesome I know that there are (a few) great vets out there, mine being one of them. ( I have to drive[not anymore] over 1 1/2 hours to see him). And, I've had (too) much contact w/ the other ones sadly I was not aware of your Georgia going astray. [These eyes, BLAH!!! NOT working, almost impossible to (attempt) to read. Just so glad I had your post read to me...] Any good news? I will keep her (you) in my prayers.. Hugs, Patti her gang ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
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Just wanted to add - I only wish ALL (even just some) were like that! I just told Nina, off list, I fired all my (many) doctors! Since it's highly unlikely I can get a Dr. like House, maybe I should ask my vet to treat me. Hugs, Patti her gang ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
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Haha Patti...one of my first thoughts after seeing her a couple times was: can you go back to med school and become my doctor too I wish they were all this awesome...but I'm just thrilled to have found one who is!!! Thanks for the prayers, hugs, glow, etc. Still no luck finding her. But the good news is that the neighbors have all been very helpful and are keeping their eyes peeled. Got a couple leads last night but nothing panned out. Marissa [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just wanted to add - I only wish ALL (even just some) were like that! I just told Nina, off list, I fired all my (many) doctors! Since it's highly unlikely I can get a Dr. like House, maybe I should ask my vet to treat me. Hugs, Patti her gang - See what's free at AOL.com. If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear. What one fears, one destroys. --Chief Dan George I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948) - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.
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Dear Marissa, I just wanted to tell you/let you know from my own (horrific) experience[s], NEVER give up or lose hope... My dear, old, ancient Puma had fallen out a window [ground level, rotten window locks ] and was gone for what seemed like forever. I did all the same things [w/out a compassionate vet that is ] and was heartbroken. About to give up sadly BUT - one VERY rainy night, I heard this pitiful cry... And guess what? It was my Puma Now mind you, it was a rainy spring, many other rainy days/nights.. I can't remember just what drew me out to porch that night, but, was I ever glad, whatever the reason.. Poor old man [and he was old , I rescued him as senior - he's ancient now], was soaked, hungry, you name it. I (we) were in heaven And, where I lived at time, well, he was faced w/ many difficulties - predators included Thank heavens [after a thorough vet check], he was fine!!! And, I got rid of that window! And, after my MVA, NO ONE was tending to my ferals... (Bart Charity among others). When I [finally] got home,after a very LONG hospitalization, there was NO sight of them I was devastated But cats are so smart. Smarter than most people I must add. They came back! I was ecstatic, to say the least.. Charity had been fully vetted prior, not so Bart. But I refused to give up on him, probably the meanest, trap savvy feral I've ever encountered (Had me in ER!!! But that was ok) Sadly, poor 'ole Bart had to be PTS, after Charity led me to him.. He was so very sick.. But, he actually turned into a love-muffin. I think he knew I was there to help him.. And Charity, well, she's now here (in house) with me. Another love-muffin [w/ me only}. And she had me in ER many times prior.. It's no wonder I really believe cats are so smart... So, please, don't give up. MIRACLES DO HAPPEN And, I also love my vet.. With Puma's diagnosis [(dry) FIP toxo], he's just doing so well. Other than having Kitty-Alzheimers Guess it comes with age Probably most other vets would have suggested PTS - not mine!!! ( He also tends my ferals). So, please, don't give up And know you Georgia will be remain in my prayers.. Hugs, Patti her gang (Includes Puma Charity) ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
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Hey Marissa, Love this story about your vet! She sounds like a wonderful person. I so hope your Georgia is able to come home soon! Please keep us posted Marissa. :) Wendy --- Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all! I just thought you might like to hear an uplifting story about a PHENOMINAL vet (seems we get to hear a lot about not-so-good vets...thought I'd share a good story). It's kinda long, but trust me...it's worth the read! You all may remember that I found a new vet after Slinky had his transfusion and the vet who did it wouldn't try anything else. I had mentioned then that Dr. Garrison read all the research I sent her on IR and did her own research, etc. When I brought Mouse in a couple weeks ago, I noticed that she talks to him before doing anything, she knew all about CH and herpes (he has herpes) and was supportive of Lysine therapy for the herpes. I left the appointment wishing I could go see her every day! lol She even supported my feeding raw (if it's done right)...and she's an ALLOPATHIC vet!!! So I was already thinking she was amazing!! As you read this, keep in mind that I've seen Dr. G THREE TIMES - twice with Slinky (including pts) and once with Mouse. It's not like I've been her customer for years or something. Here's the sad part of the story: I think many if not all of you heard that on Monday night my new baby Georgia got out of her harness in a park near my house and took off. She's been hiding out in a dense forest in the park and, while I've spotted her a couple times, I have not been able to get her back yet. It has been heartbreaking and making me CRAZY (esp. after losing my baby Slinky so recently). Here's the good part: When Georgia took off, one of the first things I did was call Dr. Garrison to see if she had any suggestions or resources or anything. She took a description, said they'd keep an eye out, and gave me some good ideas. Yesterday afternoon SHE CALLED ME to ask if I had seen her yet!!! I thought that in and of itself was pretty awesome. Then she OFFERED TO COME OUT AND HELP ME LOOK FOR HER AFTER SHE GOT OFF WORK AT 7! I could NOT believe it She said to call her if she hadn't turned up by shortly before 7. When I called her she asked if I needed any supplies and I suggested she bring some a/d since it's smelly and Georgia has eaten it for me. She had already mapquested the park, knew how to get there, etc. (she didn't know where it was the first night I called her). She came out and met me at the park with 2 cans of A/D...and wouldn't let me pay her for them! I had said that it would be helpful just to have someone there to help me strategize about where to put things, etc. Not only did she do that, but she spent the next hour or more tromping through the DENSE forest full of thorny vines and brambles trying to flush Georgia out and scare her toward me. She kept tromping through and looking while I went to meet a rescuer who was bringing me a trap at the entrance to the park. She watched while the rescuer showed me how to set it - with absolutely no pretense of I'm a vet and I know everything or anything like that. In fact, she ended up being like the good friend you take to an important doctor's appointment...she asked really great questions that, in sleep-deprived and stressed out state, I wasn't thinking of! At this point it was dusk and she was going to head out, but I planned to sit out there for a while and see if I could spot Georgia. Dr. G asked if I'd had dinner...and then went to McDonalds and brought dinner back to me She even walked the long way around the park so she could check out the nearby houses and see if she could see Georgia When she came back with my food, she said she was going to the natural pet food store (where the owner is my friend and had recommended Dr. G to me) today and she could drop off flyers there AND since the humane society was just down the street, she'd go there and see if they had Georgia and leave flyers there as well! While I was typing this just now, she called again for an update! She said she left flyers at the food store and went by the shelter but that, oddly, they're closed on Wednesdays! So she said she'd GO BACK TOMORROW on her lunch break just on the off chance that she's there! She'll leave flyers with them as well. Her help and support has done SO MUCH to lift my spirits in this horrible time! I was already wanting to nominate her for vet of the year BEFORE all this And now I'm just totally stunned!! I've never heard of a vet going this far above and beyond the call of duty! When I told her she's the best vet in the universe, she said, well I don't know about that but I have lost enough animals to know how stressful it is. She's really
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Re Georgia from experience with Dixie: You are frightening her. Go there and sit/nap/read whatever and she may well come to you. Leave lights on and doors open at home as well as food and forget the AD--try KFC or something much more special at the house. AD is fine in the field but home is home!!! Reach out to her with a heart link.a cord or light you see in your heart and mind and link it to her body---show her the way home and that you are not mad at her for having a walk about but that it is time to come home and do all those things she likes to do with youat home. Keep linking her to home. Cats are very territorial. Their heart link is as much to their home as it is to you. This has worked with Dixie. Both times she was very afraid I was mad at her and well, who wants to come home to someone who is going to be mad at them??? Try it. I hope it works for you the way it has with me. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Marissa Johnson To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 4:37 PM Subject: Vet of the Year (uplifting story) Hi all! I just thought you might like to hear an uplifting story about a PHENOMINAL vet (seems we get to hear a lot about not-so-good vets...thought I'd share a good story). It's kinda long, but trust me...it's worth the read! You all may remember that I found a new vet after Slinky had his transfusion and the vet who did it wouldn't try anything else. I had mentioned then that Dr. Garrison read all the research I sent her on IR and did her own research, etc. When I brought Mouse in a couple weeks ago, I noticed that she talks to him before doing anything, she knew all about CH and herpes (he has herpes) and was supportive of Lysine therapy for the herpes. I left the appointment wishing I could go see her every day! lol She even supported my feeding raw (if it's done right)...and she's an ALLOPATHIC vet!!! So I was already thinking she was amazing!! As you read this, keep in mind that I've seen Dr. G THREE TIMES - twice with Slinky (including pts) and once with Mouse. It's not like I've been her customer for years or something. Here's the sad part of the story: I think many if not all of you heard that on Monday night my new baby Georgia got out of her harness in a park near my house and took off. She's been hiding out in a dense forest in the park and, while I've spotted her a couple times, I have not been able to get her back yet. It has been heartbreaking and making me CRAZY (esp. after losing my baby Slinky so recently). Here's the good part: When Georgia took off, one of the first things I did was call Dr. Garrison to see if she had any suggestions or resources or anything. She took a description, said they'd keep an eye out, and gave me some good ideas. Yesterday afternoon SHE CALLED ME to ask if I had seen her yet!!! I thought that in and of itself was pretty awesome. Then she OFFERED TO COME OUT AND HELP ME LOOK FOR HER AFTER SHE GOT OFF WORK AT 7! I could NOT believe it She said to call her if she hadn't turned up by shortly before 7. When I called her she asked if I needed any supplies and I suggested she bring some a/d since it's smelly and Georgia has eaten it for me. She had already mapquested the park, knew how to get there, etc. (she didn't know where it was the first night I called her). She came out and met me at the park with 2 cans of A/D...and wouldn't let me pay her for them! I had said that it would be helpful just to have someone there to help me strategize about where to put things, etc. Not only did she do that, but she spent the next hour or more tromping through the DENSE forest full of thorny vines and brambles trying to flush Georgia out and scare her toward me. She kept tromping through and looking while I went to meet a rescuer who was bringing me a trap at the entrance to the park. She watched while the rescuer showed me how to set it - with absolutely no pretense of I'm a vet and I know everything or anything like that. In fact, she ended up being like the good friend you take to an important doctor's appointment...she asked really great questions that, in sleep-deprived and stressed out state, I wasn't thinking of! At this point it was dusk and she was going to head out, but I planned to sit out there for a while and see if I could spot Georgia. Dr. G asked if I'd had dinner...and then went to McDonalds and brought dinner back to me She even
Re: Vet of the Year (uplifting story)
Thanks, Marylyn! I've tried most of that (all except the KFC). That first night when she got out, I actually spent the whole night in the park...I came home and got my sleeping bag and slept on the ground. I did see her around 9 or 9:30, but didn't see her again after that. I thought I saw her last night when I was out there sitting quietly at dusk...but she was moving too fast to be sure it was her. I just got back from knocking on doors asking people to check their yards, looking dark quiet places, etc. And one of my neighbors (the farthest away from where I thought she was...and without a yard that backs up to the park) just said she saw her walking down the middle of my street at 10ish last night (now I was just leaving the park at 10 last night). I have no idea if it was really her she saw (tho she looked at her picture and confirmed it)...but now I really don't know what to think! I have been doing that meditation (someone else on here had posted it)...so far nothing. But I'm still doing it (along with praying, etc.) and am hopeful it will work. Thanks for the advice and keep sending positive vibes! Marissa Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Re Georgia from experience with Dixie: You are frightening her. Go there and sit/nap/read whatever and she may well come to you. Leave lights on and doors open at home as well as food and forget the AD--try KFC or something much more special at the house. AD is fine in the field but home is home!!! Reach out to her with a heart link.a cord or light you see in your heart and mind and link it to her body---show her the way home and that you are not mad at her for having a walk about but that it is time to come home and do all those things she likes to do with youat home. Keep linking her to home. Cats are very territorial. Their heart link is as much to their home as it is to you. This has worked with Dixie. Both times she was very afraid I was mad at her and well, who wants to come home to someone who is going to be mad at them??? Try it. I hope it works for you the way it has with me. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Marissa Johnson To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 4:37 PM Subject: Vet of the Year (uplifting story) Hi all! I just thought you might like to hear an uplifting story about a PHENOMINAL vet (seems we get to hear a lot about not-so-good vets...thought I'd share a good story). It's kinda long, but trust me...it's worth the read! You all may remember that I found a new vet after Slinky had his transfusion and the vet who did it wouldn't try anything else. I had mentioned then that Dr. Garrison read all the research I sent her on IR and did her own research, etc. When I brought Mouse in a couple weeks ago, I noticed that she talks to him before doing anything, she knew all about CH and herpes (he has herpes) and was supportive of Lysine therapy for the herpes. I left the appointment wishing I could go see her every day! lol She even supported my feeding raw (if it's done right)...and she's an ALLOPATHIC vet!!! So I was already thinking she was amazing!! As you read this, keep in mind that I've seen Dr. G THREE TIMES - twice with Slinky (including pts) and once with Mouse. It's not like I've been her customer for years or something. Here's the sad part of the story: I think many if not all of you heard that on Monday night my new baby Georgia got out of her harness in a park near my house and took off. She's been hiding out in a dense forest in the park and, while I've spotted her a couple times, I have not been able to get her back yet. It has been heartbreaking and making me CRAZY (esp. after losing my baby Slinky so recently). Here's the good part: When Georgia took off, one of the first things I did was call Dr. Garrison to see if she had any suggestions or resources or anything. She took a description, said they'd keep an eye out, and gave me some good ideas. Yesterday afternoon SHE CALLED ME to ask if I had seen her yet!!! I thought that in and of itself was pretty awesome. Then she OFFERED TO COME OUT AND HELP ME LOOK FOR HER AFTER SHE GOT OFF WORK AT 7! I could NOT believe it She said to call her if she hadn't turned up by shortly before 7. When I called her she asked if I needed any supplies and I suggested she bring some a/d since it's smelly and Georgia has eaten it for me.
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And lots of prayers. Do you have any animals who might talk with her and help guide her home? If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Marissa Johnson To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 6:15 PM Subject: Re: Vet of the Year (uplifting story) Thanks, Marylyn! I've tried most of that (all except the KFC). That first night when she got out, I actually spent the whole night in the park...I came home and got my sleeping bag and slept on the ground. I did see her around 9 or 9:30, but didn't see her again after that. I thought I saw her last night when I was out there sitting quietly at dusk...but she was moving too fast to be sure it was her. I just got back from knocking on doors asking people to check their yards, looking dark quiet places, etc. And one of my neighbors (the farthest away from where I thought she was...and without a yard that backs up to the park) just said she saw her walking down the middle of my street at 10ish last night (now I was just leaving the park at 10 last night). I have no idea if it was really her she saw (tho she looked at her picture and confirmed it)...but now I really don't know what to think! I have been doing that meditation (someone else on here had posted it)...so far nothing. But I'm still doing it (along with praying, etc.) and am hopeful it will work. Thanks for the advice and keep sending positive vibes! Marissa Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Re Georgia from experience with Dixie: You are frightening her. Go there and sit/nap/read whatever and she may well come to you. Leave lights on and doors open at home as well as food and forget the AD--try KFC or something much more special at the house. AD is fine in the field but home is home!!! Reach out to her with a heart link.a cord or light you see in your heart and mind and link it to her body---show her the way home and that you are not mad at her for having a walk about but that it is time to come home and do all those things she likes to do with youat home. Keep linking her to home. Cats are very territorial. Their heart link is as much to their home as it is to you. This has worked with Dixie. Both times she was very afraid I was mad at her and well, who wants to come home to someone who is going to be mad at them??? Try it. I hope it works for you the way it has with me. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Marissa Johnson To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 4:37 PM Subject: Vet of the Year (uplifting story) Hi all! I just thought you might like to hear an uplifting story about a PHENOMINAL vet (seems we get to hear a lot about not-so-good vets...thought I'd share a good story). It's kinda long, but trust me...it's worth the read! You all may remember that I found a new vet after Slinky had his transfusion and the vet who did it wouldn't try anything else. I had mentioned then that Dr. Garrison read all the research I sent her on IR and did her own research, etc. When I brought Mouse in a couple weeks ago, I noticed that she talks to him before doing anything, she knew all about CH and herpes (he has herpes) and was supportive of Lysine therapy for the herpes. I left the appointment wishing I could go see her every day! lol She even supported my feeding raw (if it's done right)...and she's an ALLOPATHIC vet!!! So I was already thinking she was amazing!! As you read this, keep in mind that I've seen Dr. G THREE TIMES - twice with Slinky (including pts) and once with Mouse. It's not like I've been her customer for years or something. Here's the sad part of the story: I think many if not all of you heard that on Monday night my new baby Georgia got out of her harness in a park near my house and took off. She's been hiding out in a dense forest in the park and, while I've spotted her a couple times, I have not been able to get her back yet. It has been heartbreaking and making me CRAZY (esp. after losing my baby Slinky so recently). Here's the good part
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Reader's digest would love that story, I bet, especially after you get your kitty back and there's a happy ending! For future reference, and to everyone else on the list, please don't use cat figure 8 style harnesses. They have a DESIGN FLAW and cannot possibly be trusted to ever hold a squirming panicked cat! The way they function means that there is no way to make them secure. I better option is a good sturdy nylon PUPPY collar, preferably 5/8 inch wide, and out it on so it is TIGHT, so you can barely get your finger under the collar. For cats that can't stand just a collar, and that need to disperse some of the weight to the abdomen, a H style harness is a MUCH better option than a figure 8 style. An H style has a solid neck strap collar and a solid chest/belly band, attached by a connector strap that connects the two over the top of the cat's back with a d ring on top to attach the leash. The neck strap part should be adjusted like a collar, TIGHT but not choking the cat, so it cannot go over the cats head if they pull back against it. The chest strap can be looser as it's just there to distribute some of the pulling force off the neck. This is the SAFE type of cat harness: http://www.willasark.com/lupineharness.cfm Everytime I see a store with a figure 8 cat harness, I cringe at the thought of how insecure they are! I hope you find your baby! Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources http://www.iGive.com/html/refer.cfm?causeid=21303 Sign up for iGive and a percentage of your purchases helps save animals!
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other options are walking jackets--phaewyrn, you'll LOVE this one not as substantial as the ones i was thinking about but meowzers' isn't on-line now so i can't get the link. she's got one for her HUGE maine coon, and it had a handle on the back so there's this GREAT photo of her hubby carrying ash around like a suitcase he's just looking around as if it's just his due to be carted everywhere. http://www.joykatz.net/walkingjackets.htm On 5/9/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Reader's digest would love that story, I bet, especially after you get your kitty back and there's a happy ending! For future reference, and to everyone else on the list, please don't use cat figure 8 style harnesses. They have a DESIGN FLAW and cannot possibly be trusted to ever hold a squirming panicked cat! The way they function means that there is no way to make them secure. I better option is a good sturdy nylon PUPPY collar, preferably 5/8 inch wide, and out it on so it is TIGHT, so you can barely get your finger under the collar. For cats that can't stand just a collar, and that need to disperse some of the weight to the abdomen, a H style harness is a MUCH better option than a figure 8 style. An H style has a solid neck strap collar and a solid chest/belly band, attached by a connector strap that connects the two over the top of the cat's back with a d ring on top to attach the leash. The neck strap part should be adjusted like a collar, TIGHT but not choking the cat, so it cannot go over the cats head if they pull back against it. The chest strap can be looser as it's just there to distribute some of the pulling force off the neck. This is the SAFE type of cat harness: http://www.willasark.com/lupineharness.cfm Everytime I see a store with a figure 8 cat harness, I cringe at the thought of how insecure they are! I hope you find your baby! Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources http://www.iGive.com/html/refer.cfm?causeid=21303 Sign up for iGive and a percentage of your purchases helps save animals! -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
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Personally, they are cute, but I wouldn't trust them. If it's not buckled around the neck so tight their head can't get through using an unbreakable fabric and a sturdy metal buckle, I'm not going to trust it. I used to take my cats out in both a harness and a secondary collar, and I ran a panic line from the collar to the leash end, so if they got out of the harness, I'd still have them by the collar. I've since learned to trust my sturdy 5/8 inch nylon dog collars. Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources http://www.iGive.com/html/refer.cfm?causeid=21303 Sign up for iGive and a percentage of your purchases helps save animals!
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the other kind are like horse blankets, almost--and secured in such a way that one could NOT get out of them.. the only thing that brendan can't get out of is one of the HEAVY-DUTY (read, mountaineering-strength fibre) harnesses with a chest band and under-the-leg band. On 5/9/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Personally, they are cute, but I wouldn't trust them. If it's not buckled around the neck so tight their head can't get through using an unbreakable fabric and a sturdy metal buckle, I'm not going to trust it. I used to take my cats out in both a harness and a secondary collar, and I ran a panic line from the collar to the leash end, so if they got out of the harness, I'd still have them by the collar. I've since learned to trust my sturdy 5/8 inch nylon dog collars. Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources http://www.iGive.com/html/refer.cfm?causeid=21303 Sign up for iGive and a percentage of your purchases helps save animals! -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
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Those walking jackets look really neat, I may order one of those. The savannah cats on that site sure are beautiful also. Cassandra - Original Message - From: MaryChristine To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 8:35 PM Subject: Re: Vet of the Year (uplifting story) other options are walking jackets--phaewyrn, you'll LOVE this one not as substantial as the ones i was thinking about but meowzers' isn't on-line now so i can't get the link. she's got one for her HUGE maine coon, and it had a handle on the back so there's this GREAT photo of her hubby carrying ash around like a suitcase he's just looking around as if it's just his due to be carted everywhere. http://www.joykatz.net/walkingjackets.htm On 5/9/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Reader's digest would love that story, I bet, especially after you get your kitty back and there's a happy ending! For future reference, and to everyone else on the list, please don't use cat figure 8 style harnesses. They have a DESIGN FLAW and cannot possibly be trusted to ever hold a squirming panicked cat! The way they function means that there is no way to make them secure. I better option is a good sturdy nylon PUPPY collar, preferably 5/8 inch wide, and out it on so it is TIGHT, so you can barely get your finger under the collar. For cats that can't stand just a collar, and that need to disperse some of the weight to the abdomen, a H style harness is a MUCH better option than a figure 8 style. An H style has a solid neck strap collar and a solid chest/belly band, attached by a connector strap that connects the two over the top of the cat's back with a d ring on top to attach the leash. The neck strap part should be adjusted like a collar, TIGHT but not choking the cat, so it cannot go over the cats head if they pull back against it. The chest strap can be looser as it's just there to distribute some of the pulling force off the neck. This is the SAFE type of cat harness: http://www.willasark.com/lupineharness.cfm Everytime I see a store with a figure 8 cat harness, I cringe at the thought of how insecure they are! I hope you find your baby! Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources http://www.iGive.com/html/refer.cfm?causeid=21303 Sign up for iGive and a percentage of your purchases helps save animals! -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.6/794 - Release Date: 5/8/2007 2:23 PM
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Wow, I wish I could find a vet like that. It sounds like she really cares about animals. I hope you find your Georgia soon. Keep us updated. Cassandra - Original Message - From: Marissa Johnson To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 4:37 PM Subject: Vet of the Year (uplifting story) Hi all! I just thought you might like to hear an uplifting story about a PHENOMINAL vet (seems we get to hear a lot about not-so-good vets...thought I'd share a good story). It's kinda long, but trust me...it's worth the read! You all may remember that I found a new vet after Slinky had his transfusion and the vet who did it wouldn't try anything else. I had mentioned then that Dr. Garrison read all the research I sent her on IR and did her own research, etc. When I brought Mouse in a couple weeks ago, I noticed that she talks to him before doing anything, she knew all about CH and herpes (he has herpes) and was supportive of Lysine therapy for the herpes. I left the appointment wishing I could go see her every day! lol She even supported my feeding raw (if it's done right)...and she's an ALLOPATHIC vet!!! So I was already thinking she was amazing!! As you read this, keep in mind that I've seen Dr. G THREE TIMES - twice with Slinky (including pts) and once with Mouse. It's not like I've been her customer for years or something. Here's the sad part of the story: I think many if not all of you heard that on Monday night my new baby Georgia got out of her harness in a park near my house and took off. She's been hiding out in a dense forest in the park and, while I've spotted her a couple times, I have not been able to get her back yet. It has been heartbreaking and making me CRAZY (esp. after losing my baby Slinky so recently). Here's the good part: When Georgia took off, one of the first things I did was call Dr. Garrison to see if she had any suggestions or resources or anything. She took a description, said they'd keep an eye out, and gave me some good ideas. Yesterday afternoon SHE CALLED ME to ask if I had seen her yet!!! I thought that in and of itself was pretty awesome. Then she OFFERED TO COME OUT AND HELP ME LOOK FOR HER AFTER SHE GOT OFF WORK AT 7! I could NOT believe it She said to call her if she hadn't turned up by shortly before 7. When I called her she asked if I needed any supplies and I suggested she bring some a/d since it's smelly and Georgia has eaten it for me. She had already mapquested the park, knew how to get there, etc. (she didn't know where it was the first night I called her). She came out and met me at the park with 2 cans of A/D...and wouldn't let me pay her for them! I had said that it would be helpful just to have someone there to help me strategize about where to put things, etc. Not only did she do that, but she spent the next hour or more tromping through the DENSE forest full of thorny vines and brambles trying to flush Georgia out and scare her toward me. She kept tromping through and looking while I went to meet a rescuer who was bringing me a trap at the entrance to the park. She watched while the rescuer showed me how to set it - with absolutely no pretense of I'm a vet and I know everything or anything like that. In fact, she ended up being like the good friend you take to an important doctor's appointment...she asked really great questions that, in sleep-deprived and stressed out state, I wasn't thinking of! At this point it was dusk and she was going to head out, but I planned to sit out there for a while and see if I could spot Georgia. Dr. G asked if I'd had dinner...and then went to McDonalds and brought dinner back to me She even walked the long way around the park so she could check out the nearby houses and see if she could see Georgia When she came back with my food, she said she was going to the natural pet food store (where the owner is my friend and had recommended Dr. G to me) today and she could drop off flyers there AND since the humane society was just down the street, she'd go there and see if they had Georgia and leave flyers there as well! While I was typing this just now, she called again for an update! She said she left flyers at the food store and went by the shelter but that, oddly, they're closed on Wednesdays! So she said she'd GO BACK TOMORROW on her lunch break just on the off chance that she's there! She'll leave flyers with them as well. Her help and support has done SO MUCH to lift my spirits in this horrible time! I was already wanting to nominate her for vet of the year BEFORE all this And now I'm just totally stunned!! I've never heard of a vet going this far above and beyond the call of duty! When I told her she's the best vet in the universe, she said, well I don't know about that but I have lost enough animals to know how
