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Title: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on July 28, 2018, 12:53:00 PM
what pets do you have?
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on July 28, 2018, 01:00:10 PM
Kendrick is part Belgian cat and part something else.  He is orange with some stripes, just celebrated his fifth birthday, weighs about 15 pounds and is too heavy and too active for me to pick him up.  He likes me and talks to Tom when I am missing for a few days.  By "talking to Tom", he is very vocal and probably asking where I am.  Kendrick is a good boy.  I'll find a picture to send to Bubble for posting.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Sasha on July 28, 2018, 01:13:04 PM
Bubble, you are a wonder!

We have seven cats here in the Shelter, and I have been chatting on about the oldest, Cree, a muted calico now 16, and in need of arthritis medication:

For all her 15 years with us she has cried in terror whenever we have picked her up. (Can you imagine what her life in that first year must have been like?) We pick her up only as absolutely needed, for grooming and medicating, speaking nonstop soothing stuff and releasing her as quickly as possible. But this duralactin capsule is way too big for her. We managed to get some into her by emptying the capsule into her evening wet food, and burying it as best we can. To answer someone, she is free to go out, but rarely does.

Off to write a duralactin review.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on July 28, 2018, 01:44:32 PM
I've come to be a go-to permanent foster for felines with issues or an owner. Farrah is my fifth or sixth foster or one I've found myself with issues. One Siamese I literally stole from a group of boys who were stoning her. I've written extensively about Farrah, how she came to me after being found on a gravel pit, 47 miles from the nearest town.

There was her hiding for six months, her using no meows but her own language and her hyper-awareness. She doesn't rub against a person or objects to signify ownership and is afraid if bought outdoors unless she is in her carrier with me. She doesn't behave in what I've thought was standard cat behavior with humans, yet she is amazingly patient with me.

The vet has me putting her on a diet as she was gaining too much weight and she has been very inventive in showing me that she needs her treats! However, she is losing weight, albeit slowly. The photo below is her puzzle box. You can rearrange the inside so that it changes as your cat figures out how to get the dry kibble. I'm told it helps to satisfy the cat's predatory instincts and keeps them learning and enacting new strategies. You can see her paw inside feeling for kibble. She will be six in September and each day with her is a learning experience for us both.


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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Sasha on July 29, 2018, 07:30:16 PM
I get to keep trying until I get it right: here is Miss Cree, looking and feeling old. https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/gallery/?sa=view;id=570
Tonight she accepted more of the powder in her food; I have hope.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on July 29, 2018, 08:13:06 PM
Sasha, Miss Cree is a cute cat, pretty.  I hope she continues to take her medicine.

Kendrick was forgotten when out yesterday and stayed out until 4:30 am.  He has been sleeping most of the day which makes me wonder if he slept during his escapade.  When I left for church this morning, he was sleeping so hard he did not even know I was in the room or that I left. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: RAMMEL on July 29, 2018, 08:42:00 PM
X marks the spot.

My pets now are the wildlife outside.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on July 29, 2018, 11:56:18 PM
Sasha, Miss Cree, is adorable!  I love her three different colors and her white boots. Good luck with the arthritis capsules.  Giving a cat a pill, is a chore that I was never able to accomplish . . . with any success.   Hope we see some pics of your other cats also.

Patricia, Farrah is a beautiful cat!  Her puzzle box is fascinating . . . I've spent a lot of time in Petco over the years, and have never see that particular toy. I can see where it would keep her busy. Can she remove things from the top holes, or just from the sides?

Rick, your pets are the same as mine. The cottontail rabbits are my favorites. :)

Mary Ann, sounds like Kendrick must have had a busy night on the town, and had to sleep it off! 8) I hope he has fully recovered by now.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Sasha on July 30, 2018, 02:45:39 PM
Patricia, Farrah is delicious. Is her weight improving?

Mary Ann, here we have foxes and barred owls and rumors of coyotes, so when one of the cats goes off I often adjure her not to doze off out there. They usually stay visible in the yard, and come in at sunset.

RAMMEL, suits me to include those. H discovered a box turtle in the yard on Saturday, so she laid out a snack of tomato and cucumber peelings while the turtle backed off nervously . As soon as she came in, he/she set to with a will. She gave the critter seconds, and blessed if it didnt show up yesterday morning for more. And got it.

MarilynE, Im delighted to announce that some of that powder must be getting into that cat. She woke up this morning limber enough to give herself a good wash, nethers and all, and then went out for a circuit of the house in the rain.

Lets see what I can do about more pictures. (BTW, S&F was eating apostrophes over the weekend, so Im trying not to use them until the database settles down.)
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on July 30, 2018, 04:56:06 PM
Sasha, we have had raccoons here but I haven't seen any recently.  Whenever Kendrick has been out overnight, he's come back "clean", no bites or such, not even any burrs.  However, he is an inside cat and I do my best to keep him that way.  He doesn't agree with me and if left alone too long, he vanishes. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Sasha on August 01, 2018, 02:32:21 PM
Here is the reason we have seven instead of the six we have room for. This lady was an infant threatened with extinction. Java has asthma.

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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 01, 2018, 03:13:27 PM
Marilyn, I bought the catbox from an online cat toy and supply store. Some online shops also have smaller puzzle boxes in plastic. The goal is that your cat has to work to get her food and this supplies the predatory need she has to hunt. The periodic zooms cats get are related to a buildup of these predator hunting instincts. There are holes in the top and sides of the box that the cats can use and once it is easy for the cat, you change the configuration again.

Sasha, at the bottom of an open post, is the words, Attachments and other options. Click on that link and further instructions are shown, To the right, you use the click down menu for size. I always use the inline full size image. On the left is choose file. This is where you go to where your resized and compressed photo is located. Or you can send the photo to me or to Bubble with S&F photo to post in the subject line.

Java is lovely! I had a reverse calico very similar in coloring some years back, Nikita was a true diva! I don't understand why people get a pet if it involves any type of work, they get rid of it. Is it supposed to be an accessory and sit quietly in a corner? I'm going to use a photo of hers in my explanation. I lost her in 2006.

Farrah's weight is improving. I no longer grunt in trying to pick her up and she no longer thumps when landing from a jump.

MaryAnn, we have no raccoons, heartworms, ticks, fleas or mosquito-borne diseases as yet. We do, for some reason, have a lot of diabetes and leukemia in both dogs and cats in this area of the state. There are a few cases of rabies in the S.E. portion of the state but are extremely rare here. The last reported case was a wolf shot in 2013, in Denali, before that was in 1992.



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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 01, 2018, 07:09:33 PM
 Just putting this out there.... 8)


https://www.thesprucepets.com/why-cats-are-better-than-dogs-554880?utm_campaign=househomesl&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=14031516&utm_term=spruceeats-signup
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on August 01, 2018, 09:26:39 PM
Kendrick fits many of the categories in the pictures.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 01, 2018, 10:37:44 PM
 :thumbup:
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Sasha on August 05, 2018, 03:41:26 PM
Patricia, that is one gorgeous cat. I showed the picture to Java, who was properly cowed. Did you ever see a cowed cat?

Resizing a picture taken with a iPhone is not impossible, but I’m 79, and would like you to see these cats while I’m still alive. The good news is that it takes really good pictures.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 05, 2018, 04:01:15 PM
Sasha, Java looks beautiful to me, only darker where Nikita is redder. Nikita was short-legged and would walk underneath Thomas and another large cat, Beau instead of going around until she was about a year. She had the males letting her get away with everything; they were properly cowed so yes, I have seen a cowed cat.  ;)

I saw her in a litter where the others were all basic calicos and when I picked her up to coo at, she reached out and bit my chin. That's when I knew we were meant to be.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on August 05, 2018, 04:52:34 PM
Sasha & Patricia . . . A cowed cat . . .  ::) :D
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Sasha on August 08, 2018, 06:37:48 PM
Such a busy week. This morning Java joined me on the bed and encouraged a 10 minute scratch. That's as long as she's stayed since she arrived. Oh, and, like Nikita, she signals her opinions by nipping faces. I paid her back for that by dematting her.

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 08, 2018, 07:10:20 PM
We're a week and a half into a three week expected heavy rain, so Farrah has celebrated by getting the zoomies. She accompanies this with a crisp bitten off sound at each change of direction. This morning she attempted a six-foot diagonal jump from the table to a shelf and overshot. After landing, she noticed me watching and shook her head and walked off as if to say, " I meant to do that."
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: RAMMEL on August 08, 2018, 08:44:28 PM
Quote from: angelface555 on August 08, 2018, 07:10:20 PM
We're a week and a half into a three week expected heavy rain, so Farrah has celebrated by getting the zoomies. She accompanies this with a crisp bitten off sound at each change of direction. This morning she attempted a six-foot diagonal jump from the table to a shelf and overshot. After landing, she noticed me watching and shook her head and walked off as if to say, " I meant to do that."
I always loved the reaction of cats when they get "caught".  From " I meant to do that." to mind your own business, and much more.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Sasha on August 09, 2018, 05:03:50 PM
Here's Midnight:

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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 09, 2018, 05:25:23 PM
I agree Rick, animals, and children seem to always "mean to do that!"Sasha. Midnight reminds me of the type of cat commonly called a munchkin, and I had a cat born w/o a tail once who was also black but tall and skinny.

How old is Midnight?
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on August 09, 2018, 09:15:15 PM
I wouldn't be afraid of Midnight - nor any other black cat! 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 11, 2018, 10:09:47 PM
It's wet, windy and rainy out there so all the birds are hunkered down. But Farrah keeps a watch in case.


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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 11, 2018, 10:11:37 PM
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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 11, 2018, 10:12:30 PM
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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 11, 2018, 10:14:27 PM
She has taken a few times off for some playtime.


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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 11, 2018, 10:15:35 PM
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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on August 12, 2018, 03:12:54 AM
great pictures. Farrah is very photogenic.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on August 12, 2018, 12:12:12 PM
Patricia- Beautiful photos of Farrah!  Someday she may be without her plastic straws . . . they have been outlawed/banned in San Francisco, and other California cities.  Maybe soon to follow in other states?
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 12, 2018, 01:03:17 PM
Thanks Bubble!

Marilyne, and that's a good thing, but for now, that is the only toy she seems interested in anymore. Perhaps because most of that type of play requires my participation?

She'll be six next month and may be giving up toys as she ages.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on August 12, 2018, 01:49:59 PM
she might like pipe cleaners as well...
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Shirley on August 12, 2018, 05:15:33 PM
I'm loving this & will show off my babies another day.  Most of the time we do everything their way but when it comes to travel, I give the orders and lock them in the RV the night before so they can't hide on the day of travel.  Of course, means I also stay locked up with them the night before so they don't wreck the place.  I bought the motorhome with a sliding wooden door to the bedroom, to lock them in when I need to get in & out (after a couple escape mishaps).  I never thought about having to take the cats when my husband was alive, they were HIS babies, mainly because he couldn't handle a dog with his congestive heart failure, and they adopted him. He had put up with years of my taking in birds to raise because "someone found".... wild birds were always given the choice of going outside or staying in, but they knew where "home" was. 
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on August 12, 2018, 06:21:23 PM
Hi Shirley - Welcome to the Pet Forum!  So far we're all about cats, so you'll fit right in! I'm sure there are some dog owners in S&F as well?  Spread the word, and maybe they'll join us.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Sasha on August 13, 2018, 04:35:59 PM
mary Ann, you probably should be afraid of Midi; she’s the one who refuses to be housebroken. She also once climbed 60’ into an oak tree and refused to come down for three days. When she came down, she came just 5’ on the trunk and FELL the rest of the way. I was prepared to get a shovel, but she scampered off to her water dish. Patricia, we’re not sure of her age; she came to us fully grown 12 years ago.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Sasha on August 13, 2018, 04:42:03 PM
Helloooo, Shirley!!!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Sasha on August 13, 2018, 05:37:21 PM
This, I hope, is Mariah. Where I am, there she is also.

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 13, 2018, 06:30:11 PM
Sasha, Mariah has beautiful markings and a very pensive expression! We rarely see red/tan calicos or reverse calicos locally. Siamese, Tuxes, and greys seem to predominate. Thanks for the info on Midnight. My solid black female, Sarita, would go anywhere and however, she could manage. I truly believe black cats are smarter than the average cat; grey calicos are easygoing and red calicos are divas! My vet said black cats are not so much true blacks but more of an intense grey.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Sasha on August 15, 2018, 01:41:51 PM
This is Boomer, short for Boomerang. He’s as close to still feral as we have, unless it’s breakfast time.

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Sasha on August 15, 2018, 01:44:20 PM
Sorry he’s out of focus; he was clearly still in washing mode.

There are two stories about him, coming up soon.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 15, 2018, 01:49:43 PM
He reminds me of Sarah, the cat before I had Farrah. She had half of her tail amputated due to frostbite and unfortunately, I lost her to liver disease.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on August 15, 2018, 05:07:23 PM
I can see that Boomer is sticking his tongue out at you.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: JaneS on August 15, 2018, 06:38:38 PM
The title of this discussion "PETS" indicates there might be a variety of different species.  There isn't.  I have dogs.  They don't fit here!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on August 15, 2018, 07:25:31 PM
Jane - Yes they do! :)  You and your dogs are welcome here. I'm sure there are other dog owners in S&F?  If you know of any, let them know that this folder has just recently been opened.  Please return, and tell us about your dogs?
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 15, 2018, 10:58:50 PM
Jane, Bubble sent posts with links to all discussions and only cat people posted. It's open to everyone.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Sasha on August 16, 2018, 02:00:13 PM
Oh, Jane, yes, dogs fit. It’s just that I have too many cats!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: JaneS on August 16, 2018, 03:15:31 PM
 :D
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 17, 2018, 01:55:53 AM
You may have remembered my mention of the five male kittens brought into the vet on July 25th. And subsequent foster care in Washington state. There was no sign of a mother.  And while the kittens, estimated at eight weeks, their severe eye and nose crusting due to an acute upper respiratory infection had caused other issues.

Developmental delays, starvation,(Eyes and noses crusted shut caused them to be unable to find food on their own.); and two of the kittens were not expected to survive, (Peanut, Tomato); which is why they held off on the cams.

Being kittens, after receiving food and medicine, they revived and discovered playtime. Afterall, no one had explained to them that they were disabled. Each litter given a theme and since there were five male kittens, the subject was after the Five Guys fast food restaurant chain. Accordingly, they all had coordinating names such as jalapeno, Peanut, Tomato, Pickles, and Relish.

After an initial vet evaluation, they had medicated eye washes, eye cremes, and antibiotics given through syringes in a kitten wet food slurry. Today they were given a second vet visit which wasn't as hopeful as we might have wished.

"Little sad news - Peanut & Pickles have corneal ulcers in their bad eye that have developed a hole. For both of them, the lens is sealing the hole but in Pickle's case, the hole is large enough that the lens is protruding out of the hole. Peanut's eye probably has been stable in my care but Pickles eye either developed the hole Monday night or the inner eyelid's swelling was keeping it covered but the swelling went down enough to expose it.
Neither of their bad eyes are salvageable. Pickles has zero vision in his bad eye and Peanut has light/darkness vision at best, none at worst. They have an appointment on Tuesday the 21st to remove them.
If their bad eyes are causing them pain, they're not really letting it affect their play at all. They seem fine in every other regard and tested negative on their viral panel.
All the other eyes except for Relish's good eye and Jalapeno's eyes have "standard" ulcers that will be accessed at a future vet visit because the vet wanted to continue to treat them to a longer session of antibiotic ointment for their eyes."
This is why it is so important to care for your pets and spay/neuter. Who knows what happened to the mother cat, there is no back story. Where they were at and how they were was a death sentence.  At least this way, they will survive and hopefully be adopted into good homes.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on August 17, 2018, 04:16:12 PM
Patricia - I'll be holding positive thoughts, that those sweet little kittens get adopted as soon as they are ready.  I hope that after the eye surgery, that they'll be healthy and strong, and will find loving families.  Clever idea to name them after hamburger ingredients from The Five Guys, restaurant chain. (Except for peanuts?)

My youngest daughter had two male hamsters when she was young, and named them Lenny and Squiggy, after some characters on a TV show that was popular at the time.  I think the show was "Laverne and Shirley"?

I hope we hear again from Jane and Shirley, and maybe other pet owners here in S&F?   
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on August 17, 2018, 05:46:10 PM
Marilyn, I'm sure I told you that Annie named Kendrick after Kendrick Lamar, a rap singer.  When I had therapy on my shoulder, my therapist (28 years old) thought it was hilarious that a 93-year-old woman had a cat named for a rap singer.  I think so too!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: JaneS on August 17, 2018, 09:57:51 PM
I have two Scottish Terriers.  The older one is white and her name is Annie Laurie.  She's named for the Scottish song, tha has a line ending ....."For bonny Annie Laurie, I would lay me doon and dee...."  Translation "lay me down and die."

The black one is younger and she is called Mickie but her official name is McMurray Kay.  She's named for my grandmother who was influential in getting me my very first Scottish Terrier (also named Mickey) when I was 6 years old.  The Kay is actually the initial K. for my grandmother's "Kate"

Funny where we get names! 
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 17, 2018, 10:06:53 PM
Jane, my younger sister bred Dalmations for over twenty years. One female whose given name was Platz's Magic Dancer was nicknamed Maybelline or Maybe for short because of her long dark lashes.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on August 18, 2018, 12:03:55 AM
Jane, I often read Soda shoppe, so I've seen your posts about Mickie and Annie.  They sound like a couple of cuties!  I hope you post some pictures soon, so we can see what they look like? 

The dogs that we've had over the years, have all been Springer Spaniels. Two were liver and white and one was black and white. We also had an adorable Cock-a-poo, that we inherited from our older daughter when she got divorced. We always had a cats too. After our last Springer died, we concentrated on cats only, plus dog-sitting our son and dil's Labrador retriever.  A regular menagerie around here over the years, but fortunately, we have a big fenced yard, with lots of trees.     
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on August 18, 2018, 03:05:02 AM
My first dog at age 5 was a black terrier called Milou - like the dog in comics Tintin - except that the original Milou was white!
My last dog was called Pompi- short for Pompidou like the then French President , because he had the same bushy eyebrows!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: JaneS on August 18, 2018, 07:34:29 AM
I don't post photos but I see my friend, Bubble in here and she does post for me on occasion.  I'll see if I can find a picture and send it to her for posting.  Most of my pics are on my phone and I have to find out how to get them to the computer.  I'm not smart like the rest of you!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on August 18, 2018, 07:53:59 AM
easy: send them in a mail to me :)
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on August 18, 2018, 08:00:04 AM
This is the last cat I had, named Tiggy.

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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on August 18, 2018, 08:00:53 AM
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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Sandy on August 18, 2018, 10:14:08 AM
I love seeing picture of your pets...!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on August 18, 2018, 10:56:14 AM
We had a few dogs in our family over the years, mostly for short times.  The first one I remember was Gyp who adopted us from who knows where.  It was during the Depression and my folks had enough trouble feeding our family so advertised on the radio and some lucky family got him.  He was a mixed breed.  Then we had Skip who belonged three streets north, but stayed in our neighborhood, mostly with our family.  A family up the street knew the owners so he became their dog.  He was a white terrier and when the new owners went away, I took care of the dog.  When Norm was 11 years old, he wanted a dog and my parents consented.  Mother said the dog should be "female, at least six months old, housebroken, short hair, spayed.  Guess what we got:  female, six weeks old, definitely not housebroken, long hair, not spayed.  On top of that, Dad and Norm got her from the pound and she threw up on the back seat of the car on the way home.  We loved her anyway and she died after 10 years.  By that time, Mother had died and the poor dog was left alone in the back hall and basement while we all were gone during the day.  She was a Heinz variety.  After Norm married, they had a couple of doxies, both named Fred.  Oh, I forgot the St Bernard they had, Kim, who ate the book of wedding pictures.  I think that was "it" with animals until Annie/Cate wanted a cat.  I suggested she get a calico, but she brought home a part Belgian and part "something else" cat who she named Kendrick.  And you know about Kendrick.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on August 21, 2018, 07:01:01 AM
Good morning all. It is about time I post something so I don't forget you are here.

More Shan shenanigans. Remember the SmartyKatt toy we were talking about a few months back, the one with the blue skirt and the rotating "mouse" underneath? Well, Shan has learned to turn the darn thing on. He bites the plastic button in the middle. I've actually seen him do this twice. His record, so far, was yesterday at three times in one day.

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on August 21, 2018, 07:15:22 AM
Clever Shan! :thumbup:
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on August 21, 2018, 09:51:02 AM
Does Shan also turn it off? 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on August 21, 2018, 12:40:23 PM
No, Darn it!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 21, 2018, 01:56:47 PM
My two sisters and I grew up with animals. The first I remember was my mother's three Pomeranians, Nietzsche was blonde, Rochester was black, and Polly was black and white. My dad had a sideline taking in problem hunting dogs, labs, Weimaraners, Shepards, etc. and retraining them for their owners. Then there were the usual parakeets, rats, mice, guinea pigs and hamsters in the fifties and sixties. There were several dogs and cats along the way with the last being Maggie, a wirehaired terrier, and Benjamin, an Applehead Siamese.

My older sister was crazy about horses, my younger sister, dogs and while I like all animals, I've always gravitated towards cats. As adults, my sister raised Tennessee Walkers and had Irish setters and small dogs while my younger sister raised and showed Dalmations until she had kids. She still had small dogs.

I have known people who don't like pets or only have an animal for an outside job or don't want them in the house, but I've never understood that mentality, each to their own I suppose as they don't understand mine either. I worked with one gal who took the kids aging mutt to the dog pound as soon as they left home because she only had the dog because the kids begged for one and it stayed in the yard. When it caused a rift between her and the kids and they are not close, she blames the fact she got the dog in the first place! I'm sure there are other factors, but that was the final straw.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 21, 2018, 03:08:53 PM
MarsGal, regarding Shan, it is always the smart ones you have to watch out for! They both charm and exasperate but never leave you indifferent! 🐱‍🚀
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 22, 2018, 05:10:18 PM
I know that not many share my interest in watching the various fosters,(62 litters in ten years!); go through their daily antics in the kitten cam. The same as I am not interested in watching the same boats repeatedly go down canals or locks. We're all different which is good. However, I thought some might be interested in the followup of the cats visit to the vets per eye removal;

"Peanut & Pickles did not have their eye procedures today - Pickles? was thought to maybe have a Snotty URI at his last vet check but it was thought it was the eye gunk. Likely was the eye gunk but it's a URI too. Antibiotics for everyone! They're also being switched to a new eye antibiotic drops.

Peanut? might lose both eyes. One eye was clearly bad but the relief vet (who is also an eye specialist) had doubts about the other eye. She took a lot of pictures and will be corresponding with other eye specialists.

The reason I put a ? after their names above is that I'm not absolutely certain who's who. Since their procedures were canceled, nothing was written on the notes, and the relief vet won't be back until next Tuesday. But since Pickles is sneezing & Peanut's left eye looks worse than Pickle's left eye, I believe I got them correct.

Everyone is scheduled to go up to Purrfect Pals next Tuesday for neuters and eye surgery for Pickles & Peanut."

What this means is probably fewer adoptions available for the kittens who may spend their lives in care. This foster dad is only one of several in that area so it seems likely that there needs in my own opinion, some type(s) of a plan for feral cats and kittens. All of this could have been avoided with an earlier routine vet visit and antibiotic.

All of this could have been avoided with proper care initially.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on August 23, 2018, 12:12:49 AM
Patricia - That is bad news about Peanut.  I hope it turns out that it won't be necessary for him to have the drastic eye surgery.  Since the appointment won't be until next Tuesday, that's a reasonable period of time for the antibiotics and the drops to work.  I'll be holding good and positive thoughts for all of them, but especially Peanut.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 23, 2018, 12:58:51 PM
Thanks, Marilyne. The usual routine is after the cat or kittens are deemed ready for adoption, usually at 8 weeks and two pounds, they are neutered or spayed and sent to an adoption event by the presiding rescue organization. In this case, Perfect Pals in Western Washington State. I have twice seen kittens with ongoing disabilities sent to one of their three long-term care facilities. One is especially for FIP.

While it looks as if Jalopeno's eyes are clear with just a little sight lost, the others have various issues due to the original first URI.  Two were thought very ill at first and not expected to live, but medicine and care brought them back.

All of them have vision issues with Peanut the worst. Peanut and Pickles have fluid built up behind the eye lens causing the lens to protrude out into the eye. The eyes will eventually rupture from fluid buildup which is why the corneal ulcers and why removal will help that rupture pain and the fluid build-up by the brain. The only unknown for Peanut's worsening case if it will be one or both eyes.

Since kittens don't know they're disabled, he plays, wrestles, and sleeps in a pile amongst his brothers. The only difference is that when the foster brings in the food, he will rap his knuckles against the food so Peanut knows and comes to where it is. The foster also announced as of the 21st. that all items in the room would not be moved to help Peanut and Pickles learn the layout. At this time, no adoption proceedings are planned for any of the kittens.

This is my sixth litter since last November, and I get caught up in each one. I've seen kitten disease, stillborns and one kitten who died two weeks after birth. I've seen some disabilities too. I have also seen kittens and cats come back from the brink, one kitten was born eight days after the other kittens were stillborn, and the original surviving kitten died on the same day his sister was born,(see above). They make no claims with the cams as they're showing you real life. However, the overwhelming number of cats and kittens being adopted and others going to permanent care facilities instead of roadside lives is heartening

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmawBJsPLgttggzm4Z45Mw
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 23, 2018, 05:44:38 PM
Receiving eye meds this morning. You can see their playfulness as well as their eyes.

This foster dad also has a hospice of aged cats that are not on cams.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLgafo2w7sk
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on August 23, 2018, 10:13:49 PM
Patricia, kittens are always fun to watch.

Kendrick had an excursion today and he wasn't happy about it.  A few weeks ago he barked at me.  I thought he was trying to cough up a hairball and this continued for a week when I told Tom and Annie that the cat had to go to a vet; the barking was not usual.  As time went on, the barking lessened but did not stop.  One morning after he had been at the foot of my bed for a while, I noticed something on my bed and I figured he had finally gotten rid of whatever it was.  It turned out to be a label from an apple or tomato that didn't make it in to the wastebasket and Kendrick probably stepped on it, then got it into his mouth while trying to get it off his foot.  End of barking.  But he is five years old and has never had a checkup since he was neutered.  Annie made an appointment and today was the day.  It took both Tom and Annie to get him into the carrier and you should have heard him howl on the way to the vet.  He settled down in the office, still in the carrier.  It took quite a while before we were called, but they had had an emergency earlier in the morning so their schedule was behind.  The doctor checked him over and took something to see if he had a chip and it turned out he did not (Annie had thought he had one when she got him).  He was fighting to get off the table but either Annie or I held on to him with a firm grip.  I paid for a chip and he was given a clean bill of health.  Whew.  He was glad to get home.  I thought he'd be mad at me but he's been back to his normal routine of sleeping a lot since he got home.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 24, 2018, 12:24:02 AM
MaryAnn, that howling is generally called "singing the songs of his/her people." 🎶   
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on August 24, 2018, 06:23:40 AM
I enjoyed watching the kitties this morning. Oscar and Lucy are a lot less fun to try to get meds into them. Shan hasn't had the pleasure yet, but he is the best about getting his nails cut.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on August 24, 2018, 01:34:23 PM
It's funny but usually I do not hear a sound from Kendrick, even though I see his mouth moving.  This morning I let him out on the porch while Tom took the trash to the front of the garage and Kendrick told me he wanted to come in - and I heard him.  Yesterday I had my "ears" in so I heard him then, but I think he was angry enough that he was SCREAMING!  Things seem back to normal today.  Shortly I am going to check the mail and I'll let him out again.  When/if I don't forget him, he's very good about coming back in the house.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 29, 2018, 04:15:03 PM
Update on the foster kittens, collectively known as the Five Guys;

"No eyes were removed at this time. The eye specialist thinks that they may be saved. They are being started on blood serum (which was donated by a dog) which can help eye ulcers heal better & faster. Everyone gets their eyes treated except for Jalapeno who was given the all clear. Three different types of eye care will be given to them 4 times a day until their recheck on the 5th of September.

Everyone was neutered except for Pickles who still has a trace of an upper respiratory infection & will continue the antibiotics. Everyone was vaccinated."
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on August 29, 2018, 06:00:19 PM
Patricia - YAY!  So happy to learn that it looks like four of the "Five Guys", are getting better, and that their eyes might be saved!  Jalapena, has been given the all clear, so does that mean he will be adopted soon, or transferred to a new foster home?  I do hope that all five will continue to thrive, and will eventually find permanent homes.

We've been hearing about, and seeing lots of pictures of domestic and wild animals who have been seriously burned in the ongoing California fires.  My cousin's daughter works at a wildlife refuge in Southern Cal, and recently posted a picture on Facebook of a bear cub, with it's paws burned bright red.  They were using some kind of innovative treatment using fresh fish scales, that they adhere to the paws, and somehow provides healing?  I'm going to try to take the photo off of FB, to my desktop, and hope I can send it to you to post here in this folder.   
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 29, 2018, 06:31:49 PM
Marilyne, Jalapeno was lucky enough not to have eye damage from the original URI. It is dragging on as it has been five weeks and poor Pickles who has the two bad eyes is still suffering while the others have recovered from the original infection.

When they were brought in, no mama cat in sight, their infections were so bad that their eyes and nose were totally encrusted and they were starving as they couldn't find food. Two of them weren't expected to live. They are, however, developmentally delayed by about two to two and a half weeks.

I don't know if they will separate Jalapeno from his four brothers. He has bonded with one of his brothers, and they normally insisted that the bonded ones go together. However, that one, Relish has very little vision, so I don't know how that is going to play out.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 29, 2018, 06:50:56 PM
The following photos are from the 27th. First Pickles and then Peanut. This is after five weeks of care, and they are 13 weeks old now but actually, developmentally about four weeks.
They are active playful kittens because they're with their brothers and feel safe with food, water, and meds provided so they don't know they're disabled.  Kitten zooms!

Kitten zooms!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5cJNFFveys





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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 29, 2018, 06:52:22 PM
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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 29, 2018, 06:58:28 PM
You spoke of climate change and all those poor affected animals. Here is an article explaining how what's happening in the Arctic effects California and what is affecting the globe and will continue to affect everyone and everything.


https://getpocket.com/a/read/2306065612


Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 29, 2018, 08:07:56 PM
I found these on Google on the bear cub;

https://www.google.com/search?q=bear+cub+paws+burned+california+fires&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b-1

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on August 29, 2018, 11:21:43 PM
Patricia  - Yes, the black cub is the same one that was on my cousin's FB page.  The fish skin bandages sound amazing, don't they!  I see there's a brown cub also.  It make me feel so sad to see these poor wild animals. How confused and frightened they must be.  Every time they would show news coverage of the thick of the fire, you would a see deer, trying to outrun the flames, and of course the shelters are full of cats and dogs that are badly burned.  The whole situation is just heartbreaking.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Sasha on September 04, 2018, 05:39:40 PM
Where are all the dog people? Lying around panting in the humidity?
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 04, 2018, 06:46:37 PM
Sasha, enough with the humidity! We have had six weeks of moisture with daily fog, rain and sodden skies and earth! Some flooding and some evacuees coming here from further upriver and the rivers are expected to run high and bankful into next week. It's causing hassles for subsistence hunters, fishermen, homesteaders and others living alongside the five major local rivers.

I think the dog people are not as invested in posting about their pets.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on September 05, 2018, 09:55:26 AM
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I knitted some cats, does it count? ;D
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 05, 2018, 10:08:50 AM
And that is adorable, Bubble! You are one with many talents!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on September 05, 2018, 10:11:33 AM
Patricia, it is hard to imagine what inconvenience, let alone the losses, those people are suffering.  i live near the Grand River and it floods every Spring  both north and south of us, but there are hills between here and there.  I don't say never, but if we do get flooded the whole world should look out.

Bubble, cute, now who is going to wear it.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 05, 2018, 10:21:44 AM
MaryAnn, other than places such as Minto Flats which floods at the drop of a hat, many areas were so used to the prolonged drought we had that they had become complacent. I'm just glad for the system of dams and spillways built after the 1967 flood. Without that system in place, it would have been much worse!

I went out last Saturday to grocery shop, and I continually felt chilled. Today I have to go back out, and I'm dreading it.

The kittens go back to the vet this morning, are there by their time, and I'm hoping the week with blood serum, more antibiotics, and medicated eyedrops will have saved their eyes and that Pickles is now well enough to be neutered. That URI has lasted eleven weeks, three of which were medicated!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on September 05, 2018, 10:35:34 AM
Mary Anne, all my knitting at present is donated for sale where I volunteer.  Money goes to kindergarten of disadvantaged kids.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 05, 2018, 10:43:17 AM
Bubble, that is a wonderful idea for a charity. We have a large craft show coming up soon at one of the convention centers that is similar in that it supports a variety of local homeless shelters and besides crafts, they feature different ethnic foods and clothing. They donate backpacks filled with various school supplies and warm winter coats, gloves, and boots from the proceeds of the craft fair. I'm not sure if they do more at other times or not.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on September 05, 2018, 03:56:45 PM
Bubble, that is a good idea to give your work to charity.  We have a stitchers group at church who make small quilts for children and once a year the quilts are displayed in church, then given to certain groups.  I do not belong.

Patricia, every fall we have a Used Clothing Sale and it has been a "winner" for the church.  Left over clothing is donated to various charitible organizations.'

Mary  Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 05, 2018, 05:33:33 PM
That sounds good MaryAnn, this is an amalgamation of local craft groups which also do things on their own. But the only other one I'm sure of is the knitting and crocheting that is donated to local hospitals premie wards. We need more local involvement. I believe the many homeless local families are in shelters due to mainly alcohol and spousal abuse. We need more programs on that and also ones geared toward Natives with an emphasis on Native culture and pride.

Most of the local churches work on food pantries and evangelism instead of root causes. Many folks that actually need food and help avoid the churches due to the overt evangelism which is a shame. And when I was delivering food as a volunteer for shut-ins, I noticed that there really wasn't that many donations. Twice that I know of, Salvation Army volunteers went to grocery stores and purchased food to have more than 2 or3 cans and a bag of beans for those signed up for food boxes. There are more regs and paperwork than actual food.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on September 05, 2018, 06:00:02 PM
What a cute knitted top, Bubble.

Shan is making friends. My contractor was by several days ago and said he could take him home he was so cute and friendly. He let Craig scratch him under his chin, which is something he doesn't let me do for more than a few seconds. My sister was here today and he came right up to her sniffed, let her pet him and gave out a little meow.

Sue even got to see Lucy, who was fast asleep on the couch when Sue came in. She has slowed down considerably, this last year, at taking off at the first hint of someone coming that isn't me. I don't know if she is just sleeping much more soundly or is starting to have a hearing problem. She often doesn't even twitch when I call her for supper now.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on September 05, 2018, 06:06:39 PM
Patricia, for more than 20 years I worked in a food pantry, making computer entries of people who came to the pantry.  They could come only once month, but I know if they talked to the director,  and she believed them,  they could get more food.  Churches and schools mostly donated the food, but many people brought food in.  Stores, especially bakeries, brought in food at the end of the day (this was before 24-hour store openings).  Produce was donated.  I don't remember how many clients we had.  I have not been there for 15 years, but the pantry is still alive and flourishing.  They used to have a clothing bank but they turned that over to the Catholic church a mile down the road, which also gives out food.  Everything is free to the clients.  I contribute financially to this food pantry and the one in the south end.  Reason - the one in the north end is "neighborhood" and the one in the south end is "denominational".  Our church supports both of the pantries. 

More than anyone wants to know.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 05, 2018, 09:23:52 PM
That is how the food pantry here is supposed to work. However, the churches that run it seem to feel the need to harangue the people who come for the food that local stores and others donate. I have heard of folks saying they have their own church or they're Jewish or just not interested, but they are still made to sit through the 45 minute sermon to get to the food. Complaints have been made, but the council feels since it is church-run they need to stay out of it.

The local coalition of homeless shelters for youth and adults allows outside folks and families to eat there three times a day if they are sober and not disruptive or try to stick the food in bags or purses which can get them banned. It is the same with free sanitary items, diapers or primary health care products.

My church along with a couple of other less rigid churches operates the Stone Cafe which is free or what you can pay for weekly breakfasts and lunches. In the summer, the Cafe's backyard has raised garden beds for veggies.

They also operate a family clothing store and next to it is one for interviewing and job required clothing, (When I retired, I donated my work clothes here). Both clothing stores operate by the health and social services sending clients to them with vouchers. The majority of the workers are people in need that want to give back.
While I cannot financially support several worthy efforts, I do support the Cafe because of the way they operate and as with the shut-ins, I try to use labor instead of money I don't have.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 05, 2018, 09:56:56 PM
The cats in Western Washington just returned from the vet.

"Happy happy! Happy happy! In an eye exam of a different kind, the boys all passed! I am amazed at the progress these boys have made, and their remarkable results from what looked like irreparable damage. I've never even heard of anyone, human or animal, coming back from a visible hole in their eye with their lens protruding. And yet, here we are... all ten eyes present and accounted for, and Pickles is cleared for snips. HOW I do love shelters, who are able to pull in the specialists and work with the best treatments available, for optimal results."

Now four out of five will still have low vision, but the vet says it may improve with cellular regeneration over time. So Pickles will be neutered this coming Saturday and the next following Saturday they will be up for adoption. So with five weeks of twice daily medicated eyewashes, medicated eye drops, and two weeks of twice a day, (every 12 hours); eye drops of a blood slurry from a donor, (possibly a dog); they have come a long way. Now to bring their development up to their physical age!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on September 06, 2018, 10:41:02 AM
Patricia - I'm so happy for the five boys!  It is truly amazing, how they all have pulled through, thanks to the dedication of the workers at the shelter, as well as the vet specialists. Now, the next step is to find really good homes for all of them.  Is that likely? Do you think that one or more of them will not be chosen?  If that happens, where will they go?
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 06, 2018, 12:13:55 PM
Marilyne as I understand it, the shelter, Purrfect Pals out of Washington state only adopts to people in the state and has a lot of paperwork and interviews the adoptees. If a pair is bonded, they must be adopted together. There is a price range which I don't remember which is understandable and they also have permanent fosters as well as a state network of fosters like John Bartlett who has these kittens. He has had 61 cats or kitten fosters in eleven years. He also has in the rest of his home, geriatric cats who stay with him as a final shelter.

They will go to either a participating PetSmart or one of the shelter premises depending on the type of cat or kitten being offered. If they have special needs as these do, it will probably be one of their premises. Any cat who is not adopted goes to one of the shelter's places that house cats until they are adopted or as a place to remain permanently. The places I've seen on their website are well equipped with other cats, toys, cat furniture, litter boxes, and food and water.  They have volunteers who go into the room several times a day to cuddle and socialize all of the cats.

They also have unique large rooms or permanent fosters for cats with FIP or other diseases. I have seen many of the cats and kittens that aren't adopted initially, soon find homes from these shelter rooms. I have also seen some folks adopt more than once as a woman who adopted two kittens two years ago, came back last year and adopted a mother and female kitten. I understand that they have a loyal fan base and the variously connected cams also generate interest and work to get the cats adopted.


http://purrfectpals.org/   
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: jackwv on September 06, 2018, 07:28:18 PM
I have been looking in and note the posts are, for the most part, about cats.  I understand with physical restraints that they are a great choice.   As a widower, turning 88 this month, I am fortunate to still be able to drive and take short walks.  I have had 4 Golden Retrievers dating back to  1985.  Mimi is my latest and here are two photos taken this evening.  She walks on leash but stays put when I remove it.

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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on September 06, 2018, 08:42:24 PM
Mimi is a happy girl,  Jack, and she's lucky you rescued her.  What is she now - 8 years old?

We always enjoy seeing pictures of her.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 06, 2018, 09:08:46 PM
Jack, Mimi is such a sweet dog and as MaryAnn stated, we loved to see her! And as I told Jane, we'd love to see dogs and other animals besides cats. It's just that the cat people seem to be the ones posting.

don't be a stranger!


As I posted in Norm's B&T, Farrah has been entertained by the large flocks circling outside her window on the world. The collection of year around small sparrows, wrens, redpolls, juncos, pine siskins, chickadees and others who spinoff into their own summer flocks are in the process of combining into substantial multi-species flocks that they do each fall for mutual protection. She crouches to the side of the window, body tense and ready to spring, altho she has never gnashed or chittered her teeth as most cats do. Since we rarely see summer birds this is an unexpected treat for her. Altho one pigeon smashed hard into the window a few weeks ago and sat dazed on the balcony railing before flying off. Farrah was on edge, not sure to stay or retreat.

The Ravens and owls will soon be around following the birds. The Golden eagles have left to join their bald cousins in the Southeast, and the Hawks have moved south with the majority of others from the sanctuary at Creamers Field. The newspaper reported that many of the small mammals have already denned for the winter. So life moves on.



Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on September 07, 2018, 12:23:40 AM
Jack - Welcome to you and Mimi! :) I love your photos!  There are lots of dog owners in S&F, but I think that JaneS, is the only one so far who has posted in this folder? She has two Scottie dogs, Annie and Mickie.  There are others who have dogs, and I hope that they soon discover this folder and will join us.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 07, 2018, 01:39:02 AM
The final note on the kittens, "The saved eyes are blind. The "good" eyes range from OK to shadows."
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on September 07, 2018, 06:31:13 AM
Jack, Mimi is a lovely looking dog. But then, I am partial; she looks like Shan's dog counterpart.

I suppose I should try to remember to take a picture of Shan now that he is "grown up". This month he will be 1.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Sandy on September 07, 2018, 07:32:15 AM
Mimi is such a pretty dog, Jack...

And those pictures in front of the gardens are
beautiful.. 

Thanks
Sandy
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on September 07, 2018, 08:22:18 AM
Patricia, I hope those kittens with blind eyes have a good eye to balance with.  They'll get along ok learning where things are. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: jackwv on September 07, 2018, 08:55:09 AM
Thanks for your comments.  Mary Ann  Mimi will be 10 January 2019.   We are well matched, she sleeps quite a bit, but always ready for a leisurely walk, and ready to sit with me at every other bench in the park.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 07, 2018, 12:27:52 PM
MarsGal, we would love to see Shan! And Jack, always glad to see one of sweet Mimi!

MaryAnn, the one tuxedo kitten sees light and shadows. He was the one whose both eyes were in danger from a hole in one eye and the lens showing through. The gray calico has two good eyes, he was less affected by the severe URI, and the other three have two with one blind eye and one with low vision.

The illness caused them not only the eye issues but stunted their development. All of this could have been avoided, a necessary vet visit at the first sign of this respiratory infection and a simple antibiotic would have allowed these kittens their eyes and no other issues.
We are a throwaway society.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: jackwv on September 07, 2018, 02:37:11 PM
Mimi with birthday frame for my daughter, who has 3 cats.


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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on September 07, 2018, 04:23:09 PM
Jack, that's such a cute card.  Your daughter is going to love it!

Son and wife are looking to get a new Labrador Retriever puppy. They miss Kokomo, their chocolate Lab, so much.  He went to the Rainbow Bridge about two months ago, at age 13.  Before Koko, they had Bucky, a yellow Lab, for 13 years.  So they've decided they want a black Lab this time.  I've suggested that they look into getting a rescue dog, but they are set on getting a puppy, so probably won't find any rescue puppies.  I'll let you know what they decide.

Patricia, I'm sorry that four of The Five Guys, will always have serious issues with their eyes.  Fortunately, animals, (like people), are adaptable, and will learn to live with their handicaps.  Now I'm hoping that they all get adopted into good homes, or next best thing, which is to live out their lives in permanent foster homes.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: jackwv on September 07, 2018, 05:13:42 PM
Marilyne I understand the need for rescue but great to know what your are getting and a yellow lab is a wonderful choice.  Like Goldens they are a wonderful pet and love people.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on September 07, 2018, 05:19:44 PM
Jack, has Mimi run into any cats recently?  She is such a lucky dog.

I understood before Annie bought Kendrick at five months, that  he lived with both dogs and cats.  However, he's only seen one cat since then, maybe two, not more than that.  My neighbor has a cat and occasionally we're both on our decks at the same time with our cats.  Kendrick is very curious and I usually bring him inside because I'm afraid he might try to jump up to her deck and he'd never make it. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: jackwv on September 07, 2018, 07:51:52 PM
Mary Ann when I went to check on Mimi, she was with several other Goldens and two cats.  As we talked one would tap me on the shoulder for attention, and then when I went back to the conversation it would do the same.  Mimi would probably get along fine.  She had 3 liters, a total of 17 pups.  Now she gets excited when other dogs are around.  Not sure if protecting me or feeling threatened.   She loves people and will just sit and be petted.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 07, 2018, 08:22:27 PM
We had several Wirehaired Terriers, Schnauzers, Weimaraners, and Black Labs growing up, and dad had his sideline of retraining problem bird dogs for folks. Mom, for some years, raised Pomeranians and my younger sister retired last year from raising and breeding Dalmations.

My older sister always was horse crazy, and she bred and raised a mix of Tennessee Walker and Arabian horses that seemed to be very popular with folks. She has always had some small dogs for pets, (Shih Tzu? The ones who look like dust mops.); and for a while had some Irish Setters. I am the only cat person in the family.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on September 07, 2018, 09:11:01 PM
In the 2000s, Tom and his family had a Golden.  They lived up north, near Petoskey, but I went north three or four times a year and stayed a few days.  The dog and I got along fine and when she wanted to walk, she came to me to take her.  She was the nicest dog and we still miss her but she's been gone for over 10 years.  I can't have a dog here and I would not have a cat but Annie wanted one so I let her get Kendrick.  He did live in a house and later an apartment with Annie, but where she is now, Annie cannot have a cat, so she retains ownership but he is "my buddy". 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 08, 2018, 01:30:21 AM
"Where is everyone," asked Farrah. "It's very lonely here. Won't you come and play with me?"



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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on September 08, 2018, 08:14:51 AM
Poor Farrah.  Kendrick is asleep right now but I'm sure he'll be around soon.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 08, 2018, 02:49:17 PM
Farrah's hoping all kinds of pets come in and tell us about their days.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 15, 2018, 08:02:30 PM
The five kittens from Perfect Pal's Kritter Room went up for adoption this afternoon and Jalapeno, with no eye damage, was pre-adopted. As was Pickles and Tomato who had minor eye damage and were adopted together. Peanut and Relish whose eyes were saved due to diligent care and blood serum donated by a canine donor were not chosen as yet.

They were the ones who they, (Vets and shelter staff); thought would lose an eye each and one actually had the corner of the lens protruding through a hole in the eye. Their eyes healed due to medication and while both bad eyes are blind, one with a seeing eye distinguishes between light and shadows while the other has one right eye and one blind eye.

They will stay with other kittens in a shelter room until adopted which I hope will be soon. They came in 11 weeks ago with three kittens not expected to survive and two weeks developmentally delayed so this is really a good outcome for the foster dad's 61st litter in ten years. Now, the kitten room will be washed down and all items, toys, and blankets bleached and cleaned while everyone waits for the kitten dealer to announce another needy cat, kittens, pregnancy or another feline emergency.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 17, 2018, 10:46:26 PM
The last two kittens, one seeing only light and shadow and the one with one blind and one good eye were adopted together about an hour ago from one of the shelter's kitten rooms. So all have found homes!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: RAMMEL on September 17, 2018, 10:50:05 PM
 :hb2:   :nanadance:   :hb2:

:pineapple:    :wave2:
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 18, 2018, 12:39:03 PM
Thanks, Rick, that's how I feel! The rescue community is looking at how many cats and dogs and other animals are finding help, medical and a home by way of these type of Youtube videos, and hopefully, we'll see more of them!  I firmly believe in better animal abuse laws, chips in all pets, and in spay, neuter, and release for feral colonies, as well as spay/neuter requirements for pets in homes.

You can't help but draw comparisons between throw away human children and adults.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 19, 2018, 03:52:39 PM
Some photos of Farrah showing off her Abyssinian side in her appropriated camp chair'

https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/photos-and-more/photos-old-and-new/msg139205/#msg139205
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on September 20, 2018, 02:25:10 AM
Farrah is a beautiful cat and very happy of her permanent home.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on September 20, 2018, 10:49:41 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1Km0E7CC54 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1Km0E7CC54)

I did not know ferrets could be pets...
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 20, 2018, 11:26:53 AM
I've seen lots of pet ferrets around here in the past, but adult cats will kill ferrets, so I hope the girl in the video understands this. If they are brought up together, cats and ferrets can coexist, but it's wise to stay vigilant. Both cats and ferrets are predators, killing mice, rats, fish, rabbits, and birds in the wild.

Hedgehogs seem to be the "in" pet of the moment in this city.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on September 20, 2018, 11:38:37 AM
I knew ferrets could be pets but I've never seen one.  Poor kitty - three ferrets against one young kitty - that's not fair!  The title should have been "Kitty meets ferrets".  Ferrits can be dangerous pets, I've heard.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on September 20, 2018, 12:06:29 PM
Some people love to have exotic or potentially dangerous pets.  I've never understood why someone would want to have a snake for a pet?  I think it gives the owners a sense of power or something to show off in public with a snake wrapped around their shoulders, etc.  The rest of the time, the poor snake just sits in a small terrarium, and waits for their owner to throw them a mouse!  What a sad life. :( 

I don't know anything about ferrets, but I think they are illegal in California, as are gerbils?  However, that doesn't stop people from getting them, and probably eventually turning them loose in the wild.   
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 20, 2018, 03:29:41 PM
The girl in the video seemed in my opinion to like various animals but not too educated about their care and well being. She mentioned in the first part of the video about having other animals too as well as the ones shown.

We have several close military bases and on the city shopping page, there are so many reptiles for sale as it didn't work out or the owners were leaving to a new duty station. There are the usual dogs, cats, birds, and horses too. However, I believe Marilyne is right in that so many young military folks want reptiles for pets. A sign of toughness or "mano mano" perhaps?
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on September 25, 2018, 07:39:13 AM
https://www.fromthegrapevine.com/videos/lifestyle/lost-dog-found-thanks-his-singing-skills-israel (https://www.fromthegrapevine.com/videos/lifestyle/lost-dog-found-thanks-his-singing-skills-israel)

Teach your child his address, but teach your dog a song!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 25, 2018, 12:13:05 PM
Now that was brilliant!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 10, 2018, 10:59:39 AM

Camera info:

Mama Seraphina & her 4 kittens (3 boys, 1 girl) were transferred up from a shelter in Lewis County, WA to the Seattle Humane and then to Purrfect Pals. Seraphina is 1.5 years old and 9#. Estimated kittens' birthday is September 7th, 2018.

Tabby boy: Niffler
Meezer boy: Billywig
Meezer girl: Occamy
Fwooper: Tabby polydactyl. Two extra claws on front paws, one extra on the back, just like Seraphina. Unfortunately, he developed severe breathing issues sometime an hour after arrival which was caused by a diaphragmatic hernia - the only option we had was to help him cross peacefully. For full information, please see the post linked here: https://goo.gl/bnwY9h

MULTIPLE CAMERA SUPPORT
PC Users: You will have a new icon available located in the bottom right corner if you move your mouse over the video - it looks like a folder with a double arrow on it. Clicking that icon will bring up the cams to let you toggle between them. NOTE: If you leave the main cam and come back, it'll resume playing where you left off - you'll have to manually go "live". The secondary cams don't behave like this.


https://gaming.youtube.com/watch?v=3VEygixpSLw
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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 10, 2018, 02:18:06 PM
If you want to see just short Youtube videos of the current cat litters, there is BrookIvy's channel.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeQLIzkGjX8NdeDa0rZwTA
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on October 10, 2018, 03:50:39 PM
Patricia - I'm on my way to the doctor (dermatologist) right now, but will look at both sites when I return in a couple of hours.  It will be fun to watch the kittens grow and change as the weeks move along.  I'm glad that this little family is healthier than the last one, that had all the eye problems.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 10, 2018, 04:28:03 PM
Marilyne, when they first arrived, mama was going after everyone who didn't get down on her level. All the kittens did was nurse, sleep and finally, open their eyes. Now they're at the cute stage where they're fumbling along and trying to wrestle with each other. Once they're steady on their feet, they should discover toys. Other than the one who died at three weeks, these all seem to be healthy.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on October 10, 2018, 07:21:57 PM
I got here in time to watch all three of them get weighed, in the little plastic bowl.  Mama was jumping in and out, and is now out again.  I've been trying to figure out if the "human" is a man or a woman?  All I saw were hands and arms.   How many people are there to take care of the kitties? 
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 10, 2018, 09:04:54 PM
Marilyne, it is a six foot something guy which is why Momma cat kept attacking if he wasn't sitting down. Now she is used to him and only seems to get upset if the kittens do. FDJ, (Foster Dad John); has been at this for eleven years and this is his 62nd litter.

He is one of several fosters associated with Purrfect Pals, a Washington based feline rescue group. Sometimes you will see his son Chris helping out. He, FDJ, is a computer programmer who works four days at home and one day on the job so he can foster. He also has in his home five geriatric cats that he permanently fosters. Sometimes you will hear them meowing, but they aren't in with the kittens.

He uses the dish to keep them contained while he weighs them. At eight weeks and two pounds, after socialization, Mama and kittens will be available for neutering and adoption.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on October 11, 2018, 02:34:30 AM
Great site to lose sight of the time!  I can spend hours watching :)
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 11, 2018, 12:51:58 PM
If you watched this morning, you would have seen mama cat bring a new toy and to introduce it to the kittens. In the wild, this would be prey that she would present to the kittens. So far it has been some foam balls and now a small flat ribboned mouse toy. They, at four weeks, six days, are just into wanting to wrestle with each other. So far they are not interested in any of the toys much to mama's chagrin.

In this video, you can see her find a crinkle ball and bring it in to introduce to her kittens. Everything is a learning moment. You also will notice the extra toes in her paws and how large they are.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPpe6b0NK7g


Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on October 11, 2018, 04:57:44 PM
Patricia - I looked in at the kittens early this morning when I first got up - 6:30 PDT, which is the same time zone as Seattle, and all the babies and Mama were sound asleep.  Just looked in now at 1:45, and they are once again all sleeping!  I looked at your link from this morning, showing the room, and how it's set up.  Mama was scratching and playing, and then found the shiny toy to take back to the babies.  As you said, they were not remotely interested, so she left by jumping over the top of the enclosure!  How did she do that?  Let's repost the main link every day, in case someone comes in and doesn't know where to look to see the live kitten cam.
https://gaming.youtube.com/watch?v=3VEygixpSLw
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 11, 2018, 06:17:27 PM
Marilyne, the kennel is in two parts, upper and lower and there is an opening through which the mama cat can jump in and out while keeping the babies safe in the kennel. In a week or so, FDJ will fence off part of the room and place backing and a blanket down. Then he opens the kennel doors. This will come with increased mobility and when they start climbing the walls.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on October 11, 2018, 06:29:00 PM
Patricia, I noticed the kittens are in the lower part of the kennel and mama cat jumps to the upper part, then down where the kittens are.  When she has had enough, she jumps up to the top, then out.  Cats are good jumpers, aren't they???  Ha!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 11, 2018, 08:15:49 PM
" Since their teeth are coming in and are quite sharp, they have to learn how to not bite with all their strength. The way it's done is one kitten will bite another kitten as hard as they can and that kitten will yelp with a loud and sharp cry of annoyance/distress. This is a different type of meow than your typical kitten play yelps.

Moms go running to check things out and it registers in the other's brain that something is wrong and stops doing what they're doing. Solo kittens don't typically learn this lesson so they can be bitey as adults. You can see that Seraphina learned this well when she's playing with the kittens. Her play bites consist of holding her mouth open and just kinda pressing her mouth against the kittens - she doesn't put any pressure at all on them."

Cats are really good jumpers MaryAnn and what mother doesn't need a break now and again? Here's a Youtube video showing FDJ and the outside of the kennel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtwscnslkuU
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 12, 2018, 05:00:06 PM
Kill the squeaky mouse!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_SfG1efvtc
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on October 12, 2018, 05:27:26 PM
Mama is as frisky as a kitten herself, playing with that "mouse"!  I don't remember seeing a grown cat playing so intently with anything, for such a long time!  Usually they get bored very quickly.

The two white kittens are cuddled up to Mama right now - either nursing or sleeping.  The tabby seems to be off by himself a lot of the time?  He is sleeping alone in the corner, away from Mama and the others.
https://gaming.youtube.com/watch?v=3VEygixpSLw
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 12, 2018, 11:18:12 PM
Mama is just over a year herself so still a kitten at heart.

I saw this and thought it is so true of a mama cat! "Earlier this week, someone brought us a litter of five sick, scrawny, orphan kittens. For several days they did nothing but cry, and cry, and cry. They didn't want to eat, they didn't want to be bottle-fed, they didn't want their medicine - they just wanted a mommy!

Yesterday a beautiful female cat was brought in for our community spay/neuter program. She is a friendly barn kitty and she just finished weaning a litter of kittens. Her owners brought her in to be spayed and planned on taking her back home after she recovered from surgery later in the day. She, on the other hand, had a different plan.

When she heard those kittens crying, she ripped a hole through her mesh cat carrier, made her way to their kennel, and tried frantically to get to them. We opened their kennel door and she immediately set to work grooming them and getting them to nurse! We called her family and they are graciously letting us "borrow" their cat for a couple of weeks so these babies have the mommy they so desperately want!"

From the Second Chance Sheridan Cat Rescue.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on October 13, 2018, 12:36:38 AM
Patricia, that's such a heartwarming story!  If only all the orphaned or abandoned kittens could have a new Mommy like that, to love them and feed them.

I've spent the day today on various cams and videos, and now at nine thirty, my dry eye problem, is driving me nuts.  So time for some medicated drops, and then I'll try to keep them closed for the next eight hours!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on October 13, 2018, 09:29:44 AM
Patricia, that is such a cute story.  Thanks be to the family for sharing their mommy with the orphans.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 13, 2018, 01:44:47 PM
I thought you might like to see a photo of that determined mama and her adopted brood from Sheridan, WY.


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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on October 13, 2018, 03:46:38 PM
The mama cat missed her own babies, evidently, and knew what these kitties needed - and responded. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on October 13, 2018, 03:52:07 PM
That picture is adorable.  I hope they all do really well, and will be healthy and ready for adoption, when they're old enough.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 13, 2018, 04:02:54 PM
Just look at that expression on mama cat's face, don't mess with her babies!  :)

We once had a barn cat who had kittens in Kentucky. There was a male bluetick hound who kept swiping the kittens and curling up with them. After about a week of the mother cat and that old hound hauling the kittens back and forth, the mama gave up and moved everyone to the hound's tree where they all stayed.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on October 13, 2018, 04:12:19 PM
https://www.yahoo.com/gma/kittens-survive-roof-collapse-during-hurricane-michael-now-003811618--abc-news-topstories.html

I saw this on the news today.

Sorry I can't delete the rest of the news.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on October 14, 2018, 02:58:49 AM
A new kind of adoption

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=EEqdRvVrhjk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=EEqdRvVrhjk)

Meet Jack the rescue cat and Tommy the baby squirrel who was rescued in the yard by the owners of the home. After being saved from a certain fate, Jack and Tommy have become the very best of friends.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Pooch1 on October 14, 2018, 11:54:24 AM
 :snoopy: I'm a beagle lover!  Current pal is a male 8-yr old from a local shelter some three years ago.  He's a mama's boy, for sure.  Follows me around from room to room.  He will share the recliner when I want to stretch out!  The shelter director said he was a 'yapper'.  So true.  But only when he decides it's time to eat.  (I think he wears a hidden wristwatch!)  He didn't seem to notice when his housemate, Ouisie, another beagle, had to be given release from her suffering a couple of years ago.  Time for me to get Bo a girl friend?  :snoopy:
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 14, 2018, 12:14:40 PM
MaryAnn, those kittens were so lucky to find a savior! What a great story and photos!

Bubble, that made me laugh seeing Jack accept and play with that little zooming Tommy! Another wonderful rescue story, especially with how many folks feel about squirrels!

Pooh1, Bo sounds like he's enjoying his life and doesn't want to lose sight of you, (and dinner!);   ;)  Do you think he needs a new pal? My neighbors have a beagle, Pete, who believes he's the one in charge. He's a bit of a drill sergeant!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on October 14, 2018, 12:36:21 PM
Hi Pooch - Welcome to the Pets folder! 
Great that you rescued Bo, from the shelter, and that he's turned out to be a good dog for you. 
My daughter has wanted to get a beagle for years, but the apartment she lives in does not allow dogs.  As soon as she moves, she will be searching for the perfect companion!
Please return often, and tell us more about yourself, and whether you've decided to get Bo, a girlfriend?

Mary Ann - I love the story of the rescued kittens in Florida.  I hope they all find a perfect home!

Bubble - The video of Jack the cat, and Tommy, the squirrel is such fun to watch.  Stories like that are truly remarkable!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 14, 2018, 02:06:48 PM
FDJ went to the Lynwood Pet Smart, near Seattle where one of his fosters moms had been returned. Gamora, at about a year, had five kittens and everyone had been adopted, but she was returned for being too aggressively playful for the two older cats in the home.

I'm hoping she will soon be adopted but the other two cat, brothers, I found interesting. They were returned as more work than the adopter expected. They were born without eyelids and unable to blink, necessitating keeping all hair trimmed from around their eyes and twice daily eyedrops.

FDJ was going to show the red-haired Fabio bunny at the end, but he had been adopted. That was a type of rabbit with very long hair.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6scE36w32E&t=0s
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 14, 2018, 02:10:51 PM
I found a set of photos of the Fabio Bunny! There are so many animals here and around the world that need our help, security, and love. Altho I don't know about a mongoose!


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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on October 14, 2018, 04:49:28 PM
I've spent quite a bit of time with animals just from the first link.  In that one, Jack looks like Kendrick; they'd be a good match.  I didn't look at all of the videos, but maybe three or four.  I saw the dog living in a trash pile, I saw the shy cat in the mountain and I ended up with Vlad the injured dog found along the roadside in Romania.  I could have watched all of the videos, but I didn't have time.

I can see why they named the bunny Fabio.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Pooch1 on October 14, 2018, 06:54:30 PM
 :smitten: Marilyn, I go way back to Chatback, then SeniorNet, and now this format.  I've not posted here for several years but shall return to this spot.  I'm a young (?) 87 and can't live without a dog or two!  Have had dogs and cats all my life.  Never a problem.  Animals forgive us our trespasses and we forgive them theirs.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on October 15, 2018, 12:41:34 AM
Pooch - I'm glad you're back with us in S&F, and hope that you continue to post here in Pets, and in other folders as well.  I also remember the early days of the internet, and the popularity of the many different chatrooms.  Those were exciting times, when we realized we could "talk" in real time, to people on the opposite coast or in another country!  I was also an early member of Senior Net, and a couple of other message boards that no longer exist.

Mary Ann - Yes, Fabio! ha ha  That long golden hair!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on October 15, 2018, 12:51:56 PM
Patricia, The kittens are very active right now.  They sure do like that yellow fluffy thing, and have been taking turns running through it, or over the top.  I notice that Niffler, the dark tabby, seems to be stronger, faster and bigger  than the two others?  He’s actually running from one side of the kennel to the other. 

I'm in love with Fabio!  I've never seen a rabbit that looks like him.  Is he what is called a lop eared bunny?  I always look at the rabbits when I go to Petco, but they only have the standard albino bunnies.  For now, I have to be content with the little wild cottontail, who lives in the junipers in my front yard.  I haven't seen him for over a week now, so I'm hoping that he is okay, and has maybe just moved on?
https://gaming.youtube.com/watch?v=3VEygixpSLw
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 15, 2018, 02:26:14 PM
Marilyne, while there are commercial rabbits in the area, the one resident wild rabbit all over everywhere here is the snowshoe hair which is similar to a jackrabbit.  https://www.google.com/search?q=snowshoe+hares&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b-1

I Googled long haired rabbits and the photos most resembling Fabio are called Lionshead rabbits. https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1&ei=B9vEW4O0Crur0PEP8u22oAs&q=lionshead+rabbits&oq=lionshead+rabbits&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i10l10.47938.55303..56143...0.0..0.287.3341.0j10j7......0....1..gws-wiz.......0j0i71j35i39j0i67j0i131j0i20i264j0i131i20i264j0i131i10.wESuCoDihrM

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 15, 2018, 02:34:33 PM
Between five to six weeks old is when kittens began to control their movements and start climbing and zooming. It is also the time when wild mamas begin bringing their prey to kittens and allowing the feral kittens to play with their food before learning to kill it. This is why Seraphina has instinctively been bringing them toys as now they are old enough to attempt that type of play. Everything is a learning experience for kittens, wild or not.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZIJWVqCfL8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o_wHkQGvMY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viiE_Mp0-48

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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on October 15, 2018, 02:57:02 PM
It looks as if Seraphina wanted to keep that last toy to herself.  I was trying to figure out what it was.  To me, it looked like fabric fastened at the center.  I wonder what Kendrick would think of something like that. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 15, 2018, 03:09:31 PM
Its called a kicker and usually, it has a pocket for catnip but FDJ prefers to let the adopters introduce the cat or kittens to catnip. The amount of toys in the kennel is mama's attempts to teach them about prey, just as kitten and adult "zoomies" are the result of new or built up prey instinct.

An interesting fact about feline litters is that each act produces one kitten and the tabby, along with his deceased brother were probably the first two acts, (size and type); whereas the smaller Siamese twins were two acts by a second different father.

The yellow toy is supposed to be a chicken.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 16, 2018, 08:40:21 PM
They built a box pyramid for their cats!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bObg_aJ1C_s
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: RAMMEL on October 16, 2018, 10:08:08 PM
Quote from: angelface555 on October 16, 2018, 08:40:21 PM
They built a box pyramid for their cats!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bObg_aJ1C_s

That link doesn't work.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 16, 2018, 11:18:13 PM
Hmmm...works for me. It is from the Youtube channel for Cole and Marmalade. If the link doesn't work, go to Youtube home and it will be on there or you can google Cole and Marmalade, youtube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bObg_aJ1C_s
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: RAMMEL on October 16, 2018, 11:28:53 PM
The error may have been a temp thing.  It works now  :nanadance:
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 17, 2018, 12:03:53 AM
 :thumbup:
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on October 17, 2018, 04:42:48 AM
what a sterling idea! I bet the cats never tire of going up and down there. And it is entertaining for the viewers too :)
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on October 17, 2018, 06:22:24 AM
YouTube servers were down for a little while according to the news this morning. They are back up now.

I watch Cole and Marmalade whenever I see a new one pop up, but they are not as frequent as before. Chris also runs the Cat Man Chris channel on YouTube which focuses mostly on his cat rescues. He spent some time last year with a big cat rescue group in Africa. Here is one of his most recent posts showing them rescuing over 60 cats. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npkIgHVSRGg
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 17, 2018, 12:56:01 PM
I think Cole and Marmalade along with Simon's Cat,  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0ffwDYo00Q were my first Youtube subscriptions. Chris recently adopted two young female sisters to go with his two boys.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on October 17, 2018, 02:56:23 PM
Patricia, I love that name, Cat-man-do! ;D  That cartoon by Simon is cute.  I remember pulling the covers over my head and face, in hopes that Winnie, or any other cats we had over the years, would just go away!  Instead, it presents a challenge for them.  They become even more determined to find you and get you out of that bed! 

I just looked at the Critter Room, and the three little kittens are tumbling all over each other, having a great time.  Mama is no where to be seen at the moment.
https://gaming.youtube.com/watch?v=3VEygixpSLw
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 17, 2018, 05:32:16 PM
FFDJ has put up an enclosure just outside the kennel and plans for a breakout between 5-6 PM his time, and I believe yours,  Marilyne. He will set up a 30-minute timer beforehand. If you miss the event, Brookivy will have it on her channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeQLIzkGjX8NdeDa0rZwTA
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 17, 2018, 08:22:26 PM
The original popcorning kittens;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDABjGGeZzM&app=desktop
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on October 17, 2018, 08:48:37 PM
Such energy; they tired me out!  But very entertaining!

Who has more fun than kittens?

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 19, 2018, 12:23:35 PM
This has been a big week for the foster kittens. Mom had begun to bring in toys for fake prey, and the kittens started to take an interest on their own in playing at "hunting." They also have a larger area to play in outside the kennel and have started figuring out how to climb and go up and down forward facing and backward on a small incline.

A big step is that mama no longer induces their bathroom habits and FDJ has placed three small boxes of litter. Their instinct is kicking in, and they should start using them. Another big jump instinctively is becoming acutely aware of their surrounds, and as mama nurses less, they're becoming interested in what she has for her meals.

At six weeks, they are each over a pound, and when all are eight weeks and two pounds or more, they will be having their last round of vaccinations, be neutered and will go up for adoption.

https://gaming.youtube.com/watch?v=JScedGseWLg

Edit: So far Niffler, the tabby male tried wet food after watching mama eat. Occamy, the smaller, darker Siamese pottied on her own, (A big step in the wild instincts!) and Billywig, the larger lighter siamese male wasn't interested in either. When mama stops helping them eliminate and begins weaning, it is a rough, at first transition to learning to do it themselves.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 19, 2018, 12:32:44 PM
This small kitten, Aura was born with a cleft palate and she and the rest of her family were brought to a Canadian foster organization, "Tiny Kittens." This week, while still tiny, she underwent surgery to fix it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkqT77pjCM8
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on October 19, 2018, 11:55:03 PM
Patricia - I didn't know that animals could be born with a cleft palate, just like humans.  So amazing that the corrective surgery can be done, and they can go on to live a normal life.  Aura looked so sweet and adorable . . . I hope she has a long and happy life ahead of her.  Although I had my sound turned all the way up, I couldn't hear/understand, what the young lady was saying.  She had such a soft, quiet voice, and my hearing is just not that good anymore.

Now, to take one last look at the Three Little Kittens, before I start winding things down for the night. :)
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 20, 2018, 12:43:57 AM
Marilyne, Aura is definitely a miracle kitten! Her mom had kidney disease while pregnant, and one of the fetuses was sideways blocking the birth canal, so they had to do a cesarian. Her brother died right after birth, and I think there is one other surviving female kitten, (reverse calico); out of the litter of four.

Shelly, the blonde in the video owns Tiny kittens, has a fostering staff and owns a house next to her own house that has kittens or cats in each room. The majority of her cats come from an area of Canadian forest that houses a large group of feral cats. They try to trap the pregnant ones and are able to tame, socialize and adopt the neutered kittens with the then spayed mothers returning to the colony as they are very feral. They also trap, vaccinate, neuter and return as many males and females as they can.

If cats are ill or badly disabled, she brings them back for housing and medical treatment.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 23, 2018, 01:59:03 PM
FDJ is having a time pottying the three stubborn foster kittens. At six and a half weeks, Mama is no longer inducing them to potty and the two Siamese kittens want nothing to do with wet food. Niffler, the tabby kitten took right to eating but has issues with going on his own. FDJ introduced kibble Sunday which Niffler liked on first taste as did Billywig, the male Siamese. Occamy, the female Siamese kitten hates the wet food but has tried the kibble.

Mama has begun nursing less and less as she weans them so they will be hungry enough to try the kibble and transition to eating and going on their own. In two weeks they will be old enough and weigh enough to be neutered and adopted along with Mama. And the cycle begins anew.



https://gaming.youtube.com/watch?v=JScedGseWLg

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeQLIzkGjX8NdeDa0rZwTA
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on October 23, 2018, 04:37:40 PM
Patricia, I just took a look at the cam, and they're all sleeping soundly. I'm always impressed with the how Mama cats and all other mammals, know instinctively, when it's time to wean the babies. The process is slow but steady, and when she's done, the babies can fend for themselves. (If food is provided of course.)  On the Bear cam, it looks like Mama bear provides the cubs with fish, after they're weaned?  I know she must be teaching them to fish, but I've only seen cubs in the water a couple of times . . . just watching, but not catching anything.  I guess if these cats were feral, Mama would be busy teaching them how to hunt, once she's through nursing.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 23, 2018, 04:55:52 PM
Marilyne, with these, fosters, they weren't feral, but it is believed that the mama cat was a stray for a long time as she was hissing, growling and rushing humans until FDJ worked to show her he was harmless. And he has said that with young kittens, unused to humans, you need to work with them before three weeks of age if you want a smooth transition to trusting humans.

Wild babies will have the parents first bringing them dead food, then live feed that is killed before them. After that, the parents will bring the babies live food so that the babies will learn how to kill it themselves, with the parent's presence. It all takes place over a period of time. It is one of the reasons that Seraphina first started to bring the kittens toys before she began weaning them.

With the Native people here that live a subsistence lifestyle, children are brought on hunts and expected to watch everything their parents do and then try it themselves. If incorrect, the parents show them again, and the process is repeated until the parents know the kids have it down. It is considered bad form to interrupt or ask questions. A friend of mine in Australia says it is the same with aborigine families.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 24, 2018, 03:59:09 PM
This morning the foster kittens were introduced to water. Since Mama has been weaning the kittens and rarely nursing them, and only for brief periods, their hunger and thirst are forcing them to try other offerings. Niffler as with both wet food and kibble was the first to drink. Billywig wanted to play in it and Occamy is still holding out for nursing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPbcs5Tky0M&t=413s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaX-eoEOS1A
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on October 24, 2018, 06:00:21 PM
As I watch the mother cat (Serafina?) looking at her kittens, I wonder what she is thinking.  She is very patient with the kittens. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 24, 2018, 07:07:27 PM
MaryAnn, from what they've said, Mama wasn't feral but a stray and they believe by her original behavior that she had been a stray for a very long time. By her body structure and teeth, they gauged at about a year to a year and a half. They also said this wasn't her first litter so it could be that the kittens were her source of love and kinship.

Everything she does is rooted in that and also in instinct. Nothing is really random in a mother and her litter.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 24, 2018, 07:16:26 PM
Why spay/neuter is important;

Most female cats will go into heat by 6 months of age. But certain environmental factors can cause it to happen more quickly. And certain breedsâ€"like Siameseâ€"may go into heat as early as 4 months, while for other breeds 10 months old is a more typical age for going into heat.

Male cats will be able to sire kittens when they are about 5 months of age. Female cats generally are sexually mature when they reach at least 80% of their adult weight.

Cats can actually become pregnant as young as four months of age, having a litter when they are six months old. Many people believe that if their cat is kept indoors it's not important for the cat to be spayed. :(

"Kittens become part of an endless breeding cycle if they are not altered. Kitten season will be upon us soon (depending on climate, it begins in late spring, peaks in early summer, and ends in the fall). Shelters that are already filled to the brim will be overrun, as people bring in litters their own cat “accidentally” had and those they find on the streets.

And those kittens born outside do so with consequences. The precious little beings are practically helpless to survive on their own, and they have a high mortality rate approximately 75 percent of them will die, suffering unbearably due to the harsh elements. For those who do survive and are brought to a shelter, they are typically adopted first, but at the expense of older, less adoptable cats, such as seniors, cats with disabilities, or black cats.

What can we do? First, the only way to ensure there will not be unplanned or unwanted litters is to have your cat spayed or neutered at an early age. The simple fact is that a male cat is wired to find a female cat in heat, and a female cat will continue to have a heat cycle until she mates. And that includes indoor cats, as indoor pet cats can accidentally get outside.

Also, outdoor community cats need to become part of managed TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) programs.

So, the next time you see that cute photo of a sweet and fuzzy kitten, just remember that the picture comes with a price. Take the responsible road and have your cat spayed or neutered. Not only will you be helping control cat overpopulation, but your cat will also be healthier and happier."

https://www.catster.com/lifestyle/kittens-and-mating-sexual-maturity       
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on October 24, 2018, 08:09:28 PM
Annie bought Kendrick when he was about 5 months old.  I think it was another month before he was spayed.  In that month, he wanted to mark his territory and Annie was forever spraying a liquid (I know not what) on his mark.  Now when he marks his territory, it is by rubbing against whatever - me or an inanimate object.  He usually is a pretty good boy.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 26, 2018, 06:43:10 PM
Nothing can stop the disabled dog from ZOOMING around!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYb7mggRnlY
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 26, 2018, 09:26:42 PM
The "Fantastical Kittens fosters are now seven weeks and yesterday, their area was enlarged. Since they are now eating on their own and using the litter box, it will be not too long before they've reached two pounds apiece and 8 weeks. Neutering and adoptions will follow soon after probably the first or second week of November if that long.

https://gaming.youtube.com/watch?v=JScedGseWLg

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on October 26, 2018, 09:32:34 PM
I caught the kittens at the wrong time because they were either sleeping or non-existent.  I did see a tail at the left, then the rear of a white kitten and the tweedy cat was sleeping on the tower.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 26, 2018, 10:05:23 PM
The "tweedy" cat was Niffler who is 2.3 lbs as of today. Billywig, Siamese boy is 12 grams short of two pounds and Occamy, the only girl kitten, Siamese mix is 1.75 lbs. Mama Seraphina is ten pounds exact. They were seven weeks today so we probably only have a week left before they're adopted.

Brookivy's channel, for me, is better than the live viewing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvufDxJKUn0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Xa_cdxkZG0
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 27, 2018, 02:47:59 PM
Sarah visits FDJ and Washington's "Fantastical Kittens."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0g_LrAxoD8&feature=push-u-sub&attr_tag=_Fu6mcHSgrSnFLU_%3A6
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: jackwv on October 27, 2018, 06:57:13 PM
Caught a pop up today with decorations from Lakeside Collections.  Went further and found they sell on Amazon.   Long link, hope it opens, but liked the item I am sending a photo of, for all you Cat/kitten fans.

     
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=lakeside+collection+garden&hvadid=267954447496&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9009291&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7645678081526475281&hvtargid=kwd-451651844373&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_4mjm7q408s_e

Long link, hope it opens but here is the item

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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on October 28, 2018, 11:06:17 PM
Jack - That flower pot with the kittens is adorable!  I looked through the other items on Lakeside Collections, and saw a number of other things that I liked as well.  I'd like to have the Mermaid, as well as some wind chimes, but will control myself!  There are some cute items there that would be great for Christmas  presents.  I'll keep the site bookmarked for future reference. 

Patricia - I just looked at the kittens, and all three are wide awake and romping all over the place.  I do like that new set-up, with so much there to keep them busy.  All three look strong and healthy, so I know their time to be put up for adoption is getting close.  When they are adopted, what will happen to Seraphina?  How long will it be before FDJ gets a new litter of newborns? 
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 29, 2018, 02:40:43 PM
Post litterbox Mama zoomies  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOSLpNrZwPk

Marilyne, the kittens are now seven weeks and three days old and only Occamy, the lone female kitten is less than two pounds. When they all reach two pounds and eight weeks, they will all be neutered and put up for adoption, Mama included. Since they are all healthy, I'm sure that people have already sent their covering letters and apps in.

Usually, when he has kittens, and they are maneuvering well and starting to climb the kennel, he gives them more room. After a week he then opens the whole place to them. I don't think he will be able to open the entire room with this litter before they are up for adoption.

FDJ never knows when a new litter becomes available as he is part of a group of fosters and their "kitten dealer" can call at any time, day or night when a stray or feral cat, orphan kittens or injured groups needs fostering by one of the group. He does specify a week between so he can clean and do maintenance as well as relax. He also works fulltime as does his son Chris who you will see in some of the videos as, "Minion."

What you don't see but may hear from the hallway are two kittens he adopted from the Canadian "Tiny Kittens" and the three older cats he is permanently fostering in his home, kept separate from his fosters we see.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on October 30, 2018, 03:32:08 AM
https://www.yahoo.com/news/guy-tries-shoo-cat-off-191816430.html (https://www.yahoo.com/news/guy-tries-shoo-cat-off-191816430.html)
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on October 30, 2018, 09:38:30 AM
Ha Ha?

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on October 30, 2018, 10:31:17 AM
A typical curious kitty . . . saw that red thing, and moved closer for a better look.  The mans attempt to scare the cat away, backfired on him! ha ha! 
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 30, 2018, 01:22:40 PM
People don't necessarily think logically that often especially young men. :) 

Cats are everywhere, even at fashion runway shows!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT5_can51VA&utm_source=CNN+Five+Things&utm_campaign=d1ea848297-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_10_30_07_48&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6da287d761-d1ea848297-87090417       
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on November 01, 2018, 03:03:06 PM
https://lifehacker.com/heres-the-best-way-to-feed-a-cat-1830128315?utm_source=lifehacker_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-11-01


"The AAFP (American Association of Feline Practitioners) have offered a consensus statement on how exactly to feed a cat, with an eye towards behavioral issues. Apparently, a “normal” cat diet doesn’t involve gulping down a can of wet food and passing out on the clean laundry. Instead, it should consist of “hunting and foraging, and eating frequent small meals in a solitary fashion.”

That may sound like a lot of planning for cat meals, but here are the benefits of getting as close to “normal” as possible:

    Allowing cats to exhibit these normal feeding behaviors regularly, can help alleviate or prevent stress-related issues such as cystitis, and/or obesity-related problems such as inactivity and overeating. Reducing stress with appropriate feeding programs can also help anxious cats, who in an attempt to avoid other pets in the household, may not access the food frequently enough and lose weight."
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on November 01, 2018, 04:30:06 PM
Parker's feeding tray looks similar to what you have for Farrah, Patricia.  Kendrick gets new food at night and he knows when it is about 10 pm because he comes to tell me it is time.  He gets dry food and the times I've tried wet food, he has left it overnight.  Like with human food, I do not like to leave wet cat food out overnight.  He does not sleep on clean laundry and if he disgorges anything, it must be downstairs because I don't see anything upstairs. 

Kendrick has a new "favorite" place to sleep and it is my bed.  He changes his "favorites" from time to time from a chair to a scratching pad to his bed to my bed.  He's a big cat but not a fat cat.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on November 01, 2018, 06:40:49 PM
Cats prefer established routines. With Farrah's tendency to "eat it all now!" and craving for treats, I'm glad that the hunter and gather style of feeding is working for her and her diet. She's with Kendrick in not caring for wet food; she also doesn't like catnip, tuna or other human food, (the tuna dislike is new.) She does like cat grass or wheatgrass, and all plants are carefully placed eight feet off the floor and boxed in.

Cats are scent driven and while each cat is an individual, regardless of mutt or purebred, however many cats like dirty laundry for the smells and clean clothes for the latent heat. Farrah falls into the dirty clothes group which is why they're stored in a laundry bag in the hall closet.

She no longer wants to play with any of her toys, and I'm going to be donating them, unfortunately. She follows me from room to room and at night sleeps on top of her towel placed on my four foot tall three drawer unit. She only goes on my bed that I'm aware of when I start my morning stretches and she wants to make sure I'm up for her food prep.

She does take a 2-3 hour late afternoon nap, and while cats are said to be nocturnal, she is not. I have insomnia and sleep in two to two and a half hour stretches, and each time I'm awake, she's asleep.  :tickedoff:

She has had a hairball which I think they're referring to, only once and I keep wet wipes for those. She does have diet kibble and that is probably why plus she is brushed regularly, something she is very fond of. So no hair coughed up after her self-bathing. She also rarely uses the couch now that she's claimed the folding deck chair for her own.

She is middle aged now.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on November 01, 2018, 08:14:37 PM
As I've written before, Kendrick does like catnip but he doesn't get it unless Annie stops over.  Truth is I never think to give him any.

Cats aren't that different from humans - we all are different one from another.  He isn't used to other animals but he's been very curious when he has seen the cat next door.  When she was out, I put him inside right away because I have no idea how he would act.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on November 01, 2018, 09:49:10 PM
MaryAnn, another difference between cats is watching or interacting with the television or computer. I've seen not only cats but dogs and birds react to what's shown on screens. Some cats may become very involved with what they're seeing and hearing on the screen. Farrah isn't one of them, has no interest in the computer screen nor in any cat games available that I have on my computer.

Her hearing and eyesight are fine, she visibly tracks items I hold or that she sees outside the window so its not that. Now Alan's cats love kitty television and they have a number of fish, bird or another animal; cat videos that Farrah is completely uninterested in. Does Kendrick react to the sounds from either TV or the computer screen?
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on November 03, 2018, 12:53:21 PM
At yesterday's weigh-in, everyone is well over two pounds except Occamy who is thirty grams short. So that means another probable week before neutering and adoption.

You can tell the difference between the two lilac kittens by size and coloring. Billywig, male, is larger while his sister Occamy is darker in coloring. Tomorrow, Sunday, he, FDJ, plans on opening the kittens' space up to the entire room as the kittens are climbing the fences and to the top of the kennel. FDJ, put up posterboard to limit access to the kennel top.

Monday afternoon, the kittens will be at the vet for their last series of injections while Seraphina stays behind as her vaccinations are current.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on November 03, 2018, 02:40:38 PM
Pitbull puppy, unable to stand or walk, lays on his side, 24/7. Then a loving foster Mom teaches him, with the help of vets and the puppy's determination, how to walk on his own.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I5KojrJR9A
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on November 03, 2018, 03:25:48 PM
Patricia, I'm glad the three little kittens and Mama will we around for another week.  I'll miss them when they're gone!  I hope whoever adopts them, opens a Facebook page, so we can keep track as to how they're doing. 

I haven't yet watched the video you posted of the puppy.  I have a hard time watching or reading or hearing about any animals who are crippled or abused.  It's just so heartbreaking, that I can't get the images out of my mind for a long time.  I do so admire the decent people, who step in and help to rescue and work with these animals. FDJ is certainly to be admired for taking in the rescued litters of kittens.  The same applies to you, for adopting Farrah, and providing her with a secure and happy life.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on November 03, 2018, 04:04:57 PM
Marilyn, the video of the puppy is not hard to watch because he does manage to walk and run and does it very well.  Nothing sad about it unless it is the opening scene when you see him lying there, unable to get up.  But the woman who took him was very patient and did a good job.  Cute puppy.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on November 04, 2018, 10:03:09 PM
Kendrick might be a Krazy Kat before the night is over.  I petted him for a while, then he got up and went to the drawer where I keep the catnip.  I know he can smell the catnip even with the drawer closed so I decided I'd give him some.  I picked up a bag that he obviously had made contact with before as it had holes in it, made only by a cat who likes catnip.  I decided I'd give him some of that and I ended up with a big amount in my hand.  I took it to his scratch lounge and sprinkled it in there.  He went there for a second and is now cleaning the carpet so I must have lost some on the way to the scratch lounge.  It may be an interesting night.  I will say I have never noticed any extra activity when he's had it before.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on November 04, 2018, 11:21:24 PM
MaryAnn, I'm glad Kendrick enjoys his catnip! Farrah doesn't care for it. She doesn't play with toys or catnip, she's gotten middle-aged! :(

Two days ago FDJ opened up the full room to the kittens and now they are all two pounds and eight weeks and two days with a vet appointment for the three kittens only on Monday with neutering and adoption schedules to be now set up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRRDdVfM9Uo

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on November 05, 2018, 10:38:55 AM
Patricia - I just spent some time in the big room, with FDJ and the kittens.  It's the first time I've actually seen FDJ, except for his feet or his hands.  He walked in to the room in his stockinged feet, and sat down with the kittens and was playing with them, and giving each one equal attention.  Seraphina is there too, getting her share of the petting. 

Mary Ann, Winnie loved catnip, and would always have a burst of energy after I sprinkled a little on his scratch lounge.  He would usually begin by scratching it a lot, and pushing his face into it - then running around the room and back to the spot again. It didn't take long for him to wear himself out, and then was ready for a nap.  I'm not sure if he actually ate it or not? 
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on November 05, 2018, 11:01:27 AM
Patricia, I watched a little of the new kitten link you gave us.  I didn't stay for the whole thing.

Marilyn, I had a loose ball of catnip in my hand, maybe about 1/2 inch, and I thought I put the whole thing on his scratch lounge, but he ignored the lounge and ate on the carpet so I wonder when I turned to put it in the lounge, if I lost it and it fell on the floor.  He's none the worse for wear, I did not hear him running around and I had a restless sleep last night because of my legs and feet so I didn't sleep good.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on November 05, 2018, 11:15:56 AM
MaryAnn, I often do not sleep more than two or two and a half hours at a time but have gotten used to the regular nocturnal sleep breaks. I really wish Farrah liked catnip as Sarah used to love it. Farrah likes attention and rubdowns but just doesn't seem interested in playing with toys lately.

I often jump around on the videos which is why I like Brookivy's summary cams as she generally posts shorter clips of events with FDJ's fosters. I rarely watch a full-length video without jumping.

Marilyne, if you ever see FDJ among people, you will be surprised as he's tall, over six feet. He has the cams set up at kitten level, and people always remark on his height at adoption events.

He is a senior programmer at AT&T and is lucky to have a flex schedule allowing him to work from home as well as in the office. His son Chris, or Minion, who often shows up in the videos; is I believe, also in programming.

He has three senior cats he is permanently fostering as well as two kittens he adopted from Shelly from "Tiny Kittens," but they do not come into the room where he fosters mamas and kittens. You will often see Shelly, and also another local foster, Sarah in kitten visits as well as FDJ appearing on their Youtube kitten fosters as they're all friends.

Each time a litter leaves for adoption, I'm both happy for them and sad to see them go. It is always at least a week or two before FDJ has more kittens, or cats fostering. On the FB Critter Room page, he will announce new fosters but does show reruns of previous litters in the meanwhile.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on November 06, 2018, 12:03:23 AM
Okay, FDJ reports that all the kittens did well across the board at the vets and their neutering or snips date is for the twentieth and adoption date is scheduled for December first.

Mama got to spend her first afternoon alone since having the kittens and spent it sleeping while they were at the vets.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on November 06, 2018, 09:31:33 AM
Good for Mama!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on November 06, 2018, 02:04:04 PM
I'll hate seeing them leave FDJ's, but will also be happy when they are all adopted into forever homes.  I will be especially happy when Mama Seraphina, is adopted by a loving family.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on November 06, 2018, 02:18:01 PM
They have a bit of grace time due to the holidays as it usually would be snips set for the weekend and adoption, the following week. Mama is a big favorite with viewers, and the only downside is for FDJ bringing in one of his older nonreactive cats for the kittens to get used to other cats besides Mama.

Mother cats generally let kittens get away with all sorts of things a nonrelated cat would never do. A nonreactive cat is one who ignores kittens typically but will use a" set down" paw if they get out of hand with no hissing or biting. So far Mama Seraphina is against any cats around her babies. She would definitely be reactive!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on November 08, 2018, 04:09:08 PM
Just a guy walking his two cats in the woods;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=7&v=FSVTrUIvH8w&utm_source=CNN+Five+Things&utm_campaign=6fe723f553-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_11_08_08_47&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6da287d761-6fe723f553-87090417
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on November 08, 2018, 04:42:50 PM
Patricia, naturally I did not stop with the walk in the woods which was OK, but then I went on to Poki and he is one cute cat.  I'll keep Kendrick, however, I don't need to chase after a cat like Poki.  I realize Poki is much younger than Kendrick.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on November 08, 2018, 05:02:06 PM
Now I'll have to go back to find Poki. I would love a second cat to keep Farrah entertained. She rarely plays anymore. However, last night she sat behind me on the couch purring while she groomed my hair.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on November 09, 2018, 02:20:05 PM
Patricia - Do you remember a Senior Net and early S&F member named Diane, who posted in the Cats folder, and in Bosom Buddies and a couple of others?   She had a husband named Del, who had a lot of health issue, and she was always talking about him?  Reason I'm asking, is that the California town where they lived (retired to), apparently burned down in the Camp Fire, last night.  It was a LARGE community, and a very nice little town, outside of Chico.  I was pretty friendly with her for years on Senior Net.  Then when we lost SN, and S&F opened, I'm not sure if she joined here or not?  I had her email address for many years, and we wrote a lot, but lost all my emails when I switched to Apple mail.  Anyway, the news says that lots of people did not survive in Paradise, and everyone else was evacuated. 
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on November 09, 2018, 02:40:33 PM
Marilyne, I'm sorry and embarrassed that I don't remember a Diane; but I should as that is where I first started posting in SeniorNet. Several friends posted in Thirdage as well as SeniorNet in 2000 and they encouraged me to join SeniorNet. I hope your friend is okay and was able to evacuate.

That sounds a horrible fire, and I hope it is ended quickly and no more fires this year!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on November 09, 2018, 02:52:05 PM
Thanks for responding.  I can't help wondering if they were still living in the town of Paradise, because looks like it no longer exists.  Here is a short video of a man driving through the area.  Shocking!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp9Tg9Z-Hdg
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on November 09, 2018, 03:48:56 PM
That is a horrific video, I was wondering why the driver seemed so calm driving amidst flames?
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on November 09, 2018, 04:22:26 PM
With a hard hat on, that driver looked as if he was a storm tracker or fire tracker - whatever he might be called.  I kind of expected to see a picture I saw on the Weather Channel of a man driving down a road with flames on both sides of the road. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on November 10, 2018, 12:23:11 AM
This toy is Mama's! All kittens move out of the way! 🐱‍🏍

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmKel6vaTJM

Mama's gone Crazy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVeEmwniqPI

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on November 10, 2018, 12:49:42 AM
I just watched that cute video.  When FDJ first entered the area, Mama followed him around and around, like she knew he was about to do something fun and exciting.  Sure enough, out came the toy, and she was all ready for a play session!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on November 10, 2018, 06:35:17 AM
FDJ sure is a brave soul wandering around in the cat area without shoes or socks.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on November 12, 2018, 08:00:47 PM
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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: jackwv on November 13, 2018, 09:55:28 AM
We love our pets, Cat or Dog.  You may not have seen this song and worth the 2 minutes.

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H17edn_RZoY
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on November 13, 2018, 11:04:08 AM
Cute song, Jack.  In my case, I have to use Cat which doesn't transpose to anything.  But I have a cat who likes to be with me, whether I like it or not (I do).  I did use to feel the same way about our dog!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on November 13, 2018, 12:08:51 PM
Jack - Thanks for posting that video . . . it's a pleasure to watch it!  I've had many dogs and cats in my lifetime.  They Need us, and we need them! :smitten:

Patricia - Cute cartoon!  At first I couldn't figure out the last frame, but then realized what she was doing.  The ever present litter box!  ha ha
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on November 15, 2018, 09:33:11 PM
How to win over someone else's cat   :kitten:


https://lifehacker.com/how-to-win-over-someone-elses-cat-1830434400?utm_source=lifehacker_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-11-15
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Sasha on November 16, 2018, 02:48:34 PM
Diane and Del Church. She was/is a very likable person. They're still sorting out the dead (getting DNA and such) and the missing. What horror.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on November 20, 2018, 08:09:52 PM
Sasha, that must be concerning the fires? It is horrific that they have yet a new one and the Campfire is still uncontained!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on November 20, 2018, 08:12:33 PM
On a brighter note, the foster family was out today for their snips, due back around five, Western Washington time and then everyone's adoption is scheduled for December first.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on November 21, 2018, 12:42:05 PM
That would be a Christmas present in some families
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on November 26, 2018, 01:09:53 PM
That's my daughter Sandy . . . I don't have a sister! LOL!  Anyway, Thank you Patricia. :)  I've been struggling to post this photo all morning, and finally asked Patricia for help.

Anyway the story behind the photo, is that Sandy was visiting a friend this  weekend, who had just adopted this Labrador retriever puppy. She posted the picture on Facebook, and I dragged it onto my desktop.  We thought it was funny, because Sandy is wearing a black jacket, so the puppy blends right in and is almost undetectable!  We called the picture, "Where's Waldo"!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on November 26, 2018, 01:15:51 PM
A photo of Marilyne's daughter, ( not sister, sorry!); and a puppy.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on November 26, 2018, 01:22:25 PM
Marilyne, Sandy and the "Where's Waldo?" puppy photo is my first photo post with the new regime. I don't know why I was thinking sister, but I'm glad to have actually, (almost!); figured out how to post!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on November 26, 2018, 01:32:06 PM
Thank you Patricia! It looks a little blurry, but better than nothing!  I hope that we can soon post photos directly from our desktop, as Michael indicated that we could?
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on November 26, 2018, 01:36:20 PM
Sorry, its blurry because I had to enlarge it from a thumbnail to post. You could use the desktop or a folder, but you probably need a photo app for processing. There are some out there from free to expensive but other than simple cosmetics there needs to be re-size and compressing and that has been my issue with this new style!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on November 26, 2018, 01:51:44 PM
Thanks, Patricia, for revising, resizing, etc, Marilyn's picture.  The first posting, even when I clicked on it and enlarged it slightly, was too small.  I did not know what kind of dog it was, let alone color, and with Sandy's blond hair, I could not see the dog at all. 

Now I know, it's a cute little pup because I can see it.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on November 27, 2018, 08:29:56 PM
The fosters are going up for adoption now that they've all got their snips!  "Adoption Apps are being accepted!

To submit an application, download the Pre-Adoption Questionnaire ( click: https://goo.gl/g6qHf8 ) to your computer and open it from there, this will let you edit the document. Then type up a letter to go with it to let us know more about you & your home such as other pets & people. List which kittens you're interested in and others in the order you'd like - if you put down one kitten but you wouldn't mind others, put them too in case your primary choice is taken. When done, email them to susanb@purrfectpals.org

The adoption event will be at the Sammamish PetCo at 10 am on Saturday, December 1st.

Please do not hesitate in submitting your application & letter. I can't stress this enough. Matches start getting made as the apps are received with final choices made after the deadline on Friday at Noon.

Any who do not have a pre-adopt by the deadline will be available on a first come-first served basis at the adoption event.

Apps are accepted from residences in Washington State only. This is because once a Purrfect Pals cat, always a Purrfect Pals cat. If a PP cat shows up at a shelter anywhere, a PP volunteer will go get them and bring them back. This restriction is to help limit the distance needed to be traveled by the cat & volunteer. If you are not in Washington State, please look into adopting a foster kitten from your area to support rescues in your area."   
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on November 30, 2018, 08:23:43 PM
Tomorrow at 11 AM, all four fosters will be at the adoption site. Niffler, the tabby male and Occamy, the female Lilac mix Siamese have been preadopted. Mom Seraphina and Billywig, the male Lilac mix kitten will be first come first served.

Then they will start over again, awaiting the next foster or group of fosters.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on December 03, 2018, 11:54:47 AM
Now that everyone has been adopted, here is a wrapup for the Fantasical Kittens;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA-MooGE5HI

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on December 11, 2018, 05:43:04 PM
Can you train a cat to launch a rocket?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92pgF4vJEwI&utm_source=CNN+Five+Things&utm_campaign=ea4c20c376-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_12_10_08_39&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6da287d761-ea4c20c376-87090417

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on December 11, 2018, 05:46:21 PM
Dog waits for owner after Campfire;

https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/09/us/california-camp-fire-loyal-dog/index.html?utm_source=CNN+Five+Things&utm_campaign=ea4c20c376-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_12_10_08_39&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6da287d761-ea4c20c376-87090417

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on December 11, 2018, 05:57:25 PM
Top 12 myths about cats

https://www.thesprucepets.com/myths-about-cats-554328?utm_campaign=petsl&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=15348573&utm_term=petsbanner

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on December 11, 2018, 06:04:14 PM
Patricia - Isn't that a wonderful story about the Camp Fire dog!  It's been on our local TV news broadcasts the past couple of days, and I never get tired of watching that beautiful dog, standing guard at the burned out ruins of his former home.  The news story shows his owner the woman (property owner) and her daughter, driving up and greeting that dear dog.  It brings tears to my eyes every time I see it.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on December 11, 2018, 06:08:13 PM
I agree! Animals don't give up on us, we often give up on them!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on December 14, 2018, 02:31:07 PM
10 weird cat behaviors

https://www.thesprucepets.com/weird-cat-behaviors-explained-553972?utm_campaign=petsl&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=15404846&utm_term=petsbanner

It's generalized but it does have a few answers. For example, it says a cat likes you if it presents it's butt to you with tail up. A more realistic answer is cats are driven by scents and the cat is saying I don't mind you if you check to see how I am. A form of hello for cats.

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on December 19, 2018, 11:45:05 AM
"Many chemicals can be harmful to dogs if they are ingested, inhaled, or make contact with skin. In some cases, chemicals can enter the bloodstream and affect major organs. Certain chemicals may be considered safe for humans but can still harm dogs."

https://www.thesprucepets.com/household-items-toxic-to-dogs-1118530?utm_campaign=petsl&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=15451884&utm_term=petsbanner
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on December 19, 2018, 12:37:35 PM
Patricia - Interesting article on the many things that can be harmful to dogs and cats.  The only experience I ever had with such a thing, was many years ago, (40 years plus?), when I sprinkled small piles of Corry's snail bait, around all the plants in our big back yard.  It wasn't pellets, but a loose substance, kind of like fine sawdust. The following morning I went out, expecting to see lots of dead snails, but I saw none, and the piles of sawdust were gone . . . not a trace!  Long story short, our Springer Spaniel, Heidi, had consumed every pile right down to the bare dirt! 

Because she had been inside the house all night, I knew that it had been at least 15 hours since she had eaten it. I called the vet, and they told me there was no point in bringing her in because it had been too long to do anything about it. Anyway, she was fine, and never showed any signs of illness.  In the years since, that particular Corry's snail bait is no longer available, because it was considered to be too toxic.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on December 19, 2018, 01:25:51 PM
Marilyne, I have seen so many tragedies due simply to pride and ignorance when feeding pets food such as grapes or chocolate due to the mistaken belief that it really isn't harmful or such and such animal ate it for years with no, (known); effect. For example, a woman fed her cat aspirin because she thought the cat had a cold. As aspirin is highly toxic to cats and dogs, the cat died. She stated she'd given her dog aspirin with no effect. She brought in her dog who was surrendered because of the expensive need to flush his blood after medical tests showed severe toxicity.

 Another poison is antifreeze which dogs like the taste. Or those green citronella mosquito coils that are poisonous to dogs, cats, birds and small animals by smell, vapor or taste/touch. Or a substance such as certain herbs or plants such as peas, beans, and tomatoes. Certain bath oil products contain herbs that are highly toxic.

A woman used one bath oil featuring dried herbs in the clear bottle. Her cat drank the bath oil, convulsed and died within moments. That carpet sprinkles you later vacuum up have repeatedly shown as toxic to cats, dogs, birds, and small animals. Birds are particularly vulnerable to cooking smells.

Whenever I mop, I always lock my pet in another room until the floor has completely dried and I use a small chemical amount and rinse thoroughly. Pledge and spray on dusting aids are another toxic example. So many items and chemicals are toxic to animals, children and ourselves. If I hadn't personally known these folks who lost pets or read online when I wanted to foster, I wouldn't have been aware.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on December 19, 2018, 04:03:31 PM
Patricia, I am astounded as to what people give their pets, not only to eat, but to make them feel better.  I may be lucky that I don't use a lot of those products and I know I'm a messy housekeeper, but I have a cat that eats only kibble food and cat grass.  Directions for the grass said to not use regular fertilizer on the grass and I don't even put plant food there.  It's interesting to me that so often when there are pictures of cats, duplicates of Kendrick are often shown.  He doesn't know how popular his color is. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on December 21, 2018, 04:36:40 PM
While FDJ is  one of many fosters for Purrfect Pals, he has waiting periods at times because the program only accepts surrendered animals, or from an agency or shelter. That being said, he received notice that his 63rd. Litter will be ready at four, Washington state time;

"I'll be arriving with Sweetie Pie and her Tartlets sometime around 2-3 PM. The new Kitten Cam event on YouTube is active, and I'm working to start the broadcast before I depart. You can click on the "Watch Video" on the Page or visit www.TheCritterRoom.com to view the cam.

I currently don't have much information on them yet."   
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on December 22, 2018, 12:51:03 PM
Last night, six very frightened black and white kittens and Mama arrived at FDJ's. They all suffered from an upper respiratory infection and were not socialized.

They will be receiving three meds twice daily along with socialization. The kittens are three boys and two girls, and at 12 weeks all are large cats. Last night they were very nervous, so FDJ turned down the lights and left them alone to become used to the room.
 
https://gaming.youtube.com/watch?v=nzXaA6mXxm4

or

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzXaA6mXxm4

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on December 22, 2018, 01:18:11 PM
Patricia, the cam is so still and quiet, that I thought it wasn't turned on.  I was trying to figure out how to activate to, when all of a sudden, one cute little tuxedo kitten sat up and stretched, and then went back to sleep.  I took a closer look, and located two others that were curled up and sleeping. I'll be watching, and hoping that FDJ can socialize every one of them. 
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on December 22, 2018, 03:18:18 PM
Marilyne, on the bottom right of the cam is an icon that looks like a wide razor blade. Hovering over that shows four cams with different views you may click on.

Or if you subscribe, you will see all four separate cams shown for the Critter Room in your Youtube subscriptions. I am watching the eleven AM meds and naming of the kittens. So far, he has a male, Huckleberry, and a female Merengue, keeping with the tartlet theme.

Or you can watch and or subscribe to BrookIvy who posts videos of special FDJ moments, here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeQLIzkGjX8NdeDa0rZwTA

Here are the intake info, names, weights, of the family;

Sweetie Pie was being cared for by a kind man who reached out to Purrfect Pals for assistance. She is 1.5 years old and the kittens were born on September 24th. There are two female kittens and three males. Huckleberry (M): White front toes, back knee socks/boots, white bib, black face, white chin. 3.14lb

Rhubarb (M): White front toes, short back socks, black face, white belly but less than Huck. 3.0lb Peach (F): Four white toes, white stripes on back legs, black face. 2.95lb Meringue (F): Lots of white on face and body, white stripe across base of tail. 2.73lb Apple (M): White nose, white flare, white shoes on front, white back legs. 3.3lb

Sweetie Pie, the mom, is the only one who isn't dealing with URI and is afraid of humans.  Apple is also still terrified.



 
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on December 22, 2018, 05:23:58 PM
  I saved one of the links Patricia showed and watched for some time.  I also deleted a link to the old site.  I thought the first cat was Sweetie Pie because I thought she was larger than the other cats who came out one by one.  She had fun with some of the toys. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on December 24, 2018, 05:17:02 PM
5 ways to help pets celebrate the holidays from Cooking Light;
 "Skip Table Scraps 'Bones, onions, garlic, chocolate, raisins, alcohol, and nuts are prominent holiday foods but also some of the most toxic for pets," says Caitie Steffen, a former veterinary technician, and product manager for Whistle, a company that makes wireless pet trackers. "It's tempting to share with your pets, but it's not worth the risk."'

Food doesn't have to be poisonous to be problematic. "The bigger issue is tummy upset because they ate something too high in fat or heavily seasoned," Richter says. Even when people resist the urge to give handouts, opportunistic counter surfers and Dumpster divers can still get into off-limits food. Empty the trash frequently and keep countertops as clear as possible.

Plan Other Smart Treats
It's OK to share some holiday fare with pets. "Roasted white meat turkey—there's no reason why a dog or cat can't have a little, minus the skin," Richter says. Add some unseasoned steamed vegetables, boiled potatoes, or sweet potatoes, and "you've got something that looks a lot like a holiday dinner," says Richter. "That stuff is generally fine for most animals—in moderation."

Manage Stress
The holidays can bring visitors to your home and make animals anxious. Maintain pets' routine as much as possible, Richter advises. Keep up regular walks with your dog, don't change up mealtimes, and spend one-on-one time with pets. Entertaining? "Make sure pets have a safe space that guests don't have access to," says Richter.

Beware of Decorations
The Christmas tree is a common hazard for pets on several levels. Curious animals can tip the tree over. Ingesting pine needles and sap, including sipping water in the stand, can cause gastrointestinal problems. Mistletoe, holly, lilies, and poinsettias are holiday plants that can cause an upset stomach or even more serious complications. Keep them out of paws' reach, or, when in doubt, go faux.






Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on December 24, 2018, 05:27:47 PM
All about Tabbies, from the Spruce;

https://www.thesprucepets.com/all-about-tabby-cats-552489?utm_campaign=petsl&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=15488227&utm_term=list_gl_ot_spruce-default

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on December 24, 2018, 05:31:41 PM
Happy Holidays!   ;)


Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on December 25, 2018, 05:49:54 AM
Meowy Christmas from Lucy, Oscar and Shan! and me!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on December 25, 2018, 08:57:11 AM
A Meowy Christmas back to you MarsGal and your cat family.  Kendrick has been wandering around and I gave him some sprinkles of catnip which he liked. 

And a Merry Christmas to any humans who come into this space.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on December 28, 2018, 11:39:18 AM
How to choose the best cat food for your cat's needs

" Cheaper Brands are False Economy

Many first-time cat owners, in an attempt to hold down expenses, buy the cheapest foods they can find for their cats. This is a false economy for a couple of reasons. First, studies have shown that cats eat as much as they need to get the nutrients they require. Therefore, they might eat twice as much of that generously-carbohydrate-filled store brand to get the nutrients they need in a normal feeding of premium food. Second, the continued feeding of substandard foods over a period of years will heavily contribute to, or even cause, serious medical conditions that will require expensive veterinary care.

For these reasons, the old maxim, "You get what you pay for," is particularly true where it comes to cat food."

https://www.thesprucepets.com/choosing-cat-food-551958?utm_campaign=petsl&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=15539280&utm_term=list_gl_ot_spruce-default
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on December 28, 2018, 12:28:21 PM
Patricia, I've usually purchased Purina cat food, not always the same variety.  The one Kendrick is eating now has no grain, but it has chicken.  In the past, he has turned up his nose at canned 'wet' food.  He gets no "people food".

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on December 28, 2018, 01:53:46 PM
MaryAnn,a few years back during the "Made in China" pet food scare when a number of cats and dogs were killed, a side effect was learning that many good, better or even  best animal food had the exact same ingredients and from the same manufacturers with different prices and labeling.

According to the article, this is what to look for;  " What to look for on the label

    Compliance with AAFCO's requirements for "Complete and Balanced," as evidenced by that wording on the label.
    Named protein source - look for "chicken, turkey, lamb, or beef," rather than "meat."
    On canned food particularly, the protein source should be the first listed ingredient
    Check the expiration date for freshness

What to avoid

    Words such as "By-products," "meat and bone meal," "animal digest," most other descriptions including "digest" or added sugars.
    Chemical preservatives, including BHA, BHT, ethoxyquin, and propyl gallate
    Cornmeal as a filler
    Excess of carbohydrate "fillers" (Dry food can contain as much as 50 percent grain)

Cats are obligate carnivores, and cannot thrive on vegetarian diets, although most vegetables can be added to cats' diets, either by the manufacturer or the consumer.
Pet food manufacturers cannot print "complete and balanced" on their labels unless one of the following criteria is met:

    The food must pass feeding tests for the life stage recommended on the label
    The composition of the food must meet or exceed nutrient levels established by AAFCO
    Preservatives, at the level included in commercial pet foods, have never been scientifically demonstrated to cause any problems in pets (or people) at less than 100 times the levels found in such foods. On the other hand, the current policy for many cat food manufacturers is toward using natural preservatives, such as vitamins C and E."

Farrah is not interested in people food nor does she care for tuna or wet cat food. Her problem and mine was a dependence on treats over her kibble which necessitated her diet and banning treats. I use Iams indoor cat hairball and diet food. She gets 1/2 cup daily which usually lasts until morning.

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on December 28, 2018, 02:00:01 PM
I've been watching the Critter Cam today, and also on Facebook. I notice the difference in Mamma cat, Sweetie Pie, and Mama cat Seraphina. (From the last rescue litter). Very different personalities.  Sweetie Pie keeps to herself, and doesn't join in with the play.  Seems she is usually sitting up high, and observing.  Seraphina, was more involved in the "action", and seemed to like to play. 
Patricia, I keep meaning to ask, if this new litter is finished with nursing?  It has been over two months since they were born, so I suppose so?
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on December 28, 2018, 03:36:28 PM
"Normally, the kitten weaning process begins at about four weeks of age. 'With mom, they'll start to try to eat her food, and she'll push them away from her,' says author Benson. But if you're weaning a kitten that has been orphaned, you can start a little earlier, between three and four weeks."

Marilyne, in the wild, these kittens would have long ago left to begin their own lives. Sweetie Pie and her kittens are ferals who were being fed by a man who eventually called the rescue who trapped them and brought them in for fostering and socialization. Three, Sweetie Pie, Peach, and Apple are still wary of humans but are beginning to trust.

This is why besides the URI, that they are not already neutered and adopted as Seraphina,(They think she was originally someone's pet); and her litter was. The snips date is tentatively set for January 15th and adoption depends on socialization.

Sweetie Pie if still outside may have already had another litter by this time and have driven this one away. Also, young males usually leave around five weeks while females may stay within the group but not close to Mama.

Think of wild cats, elephants, horses, and walruses similar behavior. So you have the wild or feral tendencies vs. the tame cats. Also, Seraphina's kittens are four to five weeks younger than this litter so Seraphina was just beginning to separate from her already weaned kittens.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on December 30, 2018, 05:06:04 PM
Nine days in and only one day of meds left. 13-week old kittens still trying to nurse which is why Mom stays away. Yesterday she discovered she liked petting and liked FDJ. Now Peach is the only holdout, but she stays close on the perimeter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzr3gZLCwwE

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on December 31, 2018, 09:01:23 AM
What is the link for the live cam? I lost it.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on December 31, 2018, 12:24:32 PM
There is both the live cam with four cameras and also BrookIvy who in conjunction does short videos of incidents such as play, meds or fence jumping. The first link is to the live cams and the second for BrookIvy. Usually, I watch BrookIvy's as she has culled the highlights from the live cams.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmawBJsPLgttggzm4Z45Mw

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeQLIzkGjX8NdeDa0rZwTA

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on January 02, 2019, 11:28:58 AM
Nine signs you're feeding your pet all wrong;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdpXsSjfvFo

And understanding your sleepy cat

https://www.thesprucepets.com/understanding-cat-sleep-553961?utm_campaign=petsl&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=15580102&utm_term=list_gl_ot_spruce-default

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on January 02, 2019, 08:04:57 PM
FDJ and sociailizing the current fosters.

"I've had awesome progress with everyone in socializing them. Mama Sweetie Pie let me hold her and put her on my lap without stopping purring (and she stayed on my lap for a short bit too!) I consider Apple & Meringue 95% socialized. Huckleberry & Rhubarb were already socialized. Peach is still holding out, but she only cringes a wee bit when I pet her, and I've even gotten an Elevator Butt out of her a few times (she thought her hindquarters betrayed her)."

They've had their ten days of meds and no longer show signs of any URIs. Snips day is tentatively set for the fifteenth and adoption will probably follow within a week of snips.

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on January 02, 2019, 11:46:30 PM
Patricia - Sweetie Pie, and the kittens were all sleeping, so I clicked on a video to the right, that said something like "Man rescues raccoon stuck in car cover".  I started watching it, and as upsetting as it was, I had to continue to watch it through to the end.  When it was finally over, I wasn't sure if it was a happy ending or not?  Have you seen it?
https://www.jukinmedia.com/licensing/view/979595
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on January 03, 2019, 01:03:58 PM
Marilyne I watched your link and they did help it get loose but why in the world didn't they call Fish and Game or some type of animal rescue group afterward? It looked to me as if it had suffered some neural damage from the incident.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on January 03, 2019, 02:20:07 PM
I agree . . . I wish the friend who was taking the video would have called The Humane Society or Wildlife Rescue.  No follow up at all that I could find, so we'll never know what the outcome was. I'm afraid the poor raccoon wandered off when it got dark, and probably died. I have to really give that man credit for staying with it until the poor animal was free. That took a lot of resolve and hard work on his part.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on January 03, 2019, 04:58:58 PM
I think I will pass on seeing the the raccoon.

I took Lucy to the Vet today. Since just before Christmas she lost her "meower" and has been shaking her head again. Turns out she has an ear infection. So now I have drops which are a combo of antibiotic and DMSO (to reduce swelling), to put in her ear twice a day. I am convinced, now, that she lost her hearing in both ears (the infection is only in one). I can come up right to her and she doesn't hear me. She no longer responds to me calling out, "din, din. Time to eat". I have to take the dish out to her for her to see/smell it. She does not always follow me back into the kitchen, so she gets to eat out in the living room. Not ideal, but if it keeps her eating and keeps the guys from pesting her while she is eating, I guess it will do.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on January 05, 2019, 11:09:07 PM
MarsGal, I hope you will let us know how it goes with Lucy?

The following is a YouTube Link to FDJ's elder cats that he is a permanent foster for.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttgSxoLPW2A

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on January 06, 2019, 08:14:19 AM
Lucy has an ear infection, so the vet gave me an antibiotic with DSMO mixed in to clear it and reduce any swelling. I don't know how that will help her laryngitis though. I also don't know how just putting the drops in one ear is going to do anything for what appears to be a hearing loss in both. We'll see. She gets four drops in the ear twice a day.

I never saw a crinkle mat before. I wonder if Shan would like it. I doubt Lucy would bother. I have one of those tunnel things on my wish list to buy for the cats. It is 10" in diameter so I think Shan and Lucy can fit in, not sure about Oscar.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on January 06, 2019, 01:12:44 PM
I might be wrong but doesn't the ear canal, and the throat connect between both ears? If her laryngitis is caused by drainage from the ears, it might be temporary.

 I'm guessing here, but I think I read somewhere that they, (throat and both ear canals) are connected. I certainly feel for Lucy and you because we worry so about our furbabies.

I think the crinkle mats would appeal to kittens or cats that like bags, that sort of toy or crinkle balls. Farrah at six doesn't play with toys anymore but does want to make dens out of paper bags and in her crate or under tables. I wish I could get Farrah a playmate, but only one pet is allowed here.

FDJ's permanent fosters are all over fifteen years of age and last March he lost three within days due to age-related illnesses. The ones remaining are Trillian, the Siamese mix who's jumpy and Mercury and one other.

 Last summer he adopted two kittens who will soon be a year old, so he has quite a few in and out of the critter room. Except for one older cat, the one whose name I can't remember; the permanent resident cats are never in the critter adoption room.

The one he does bring in once or twice after snips and before the adoption is gentle and nonaggressive. He does this to prepare the current crop of kittens to the idea that there are other cats besides Mama. Since their adoptive homes generally have other adult cats who won't let them get away with what Mama cat does, it's good socialization.

I have the larger blue ring with a ball, but I use it for her food bowl. It gives her some extra exercise in finagling her kibble meal.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on January 06, 2019, 03:09:44 PM
In mid-December, Cole of Cole And Marmalade via Catman Chris Fame ended up at the evening emergency vets.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gevjKEUmHQ8

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: JaneS on January 06, 2019, 03:47:53 PM
Does anyone have dogs?  I do!  They're not at all like cats!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on January 06, 2019, 05:51:05 PM
Thanks for the Cole clip, Patricia. I missed seeing it on my daily YouTube rounds. You are right about the ears and throat being connected. Hopefully the infection clears up with one round of treatment. In the meantime, while I was out this morning, Oscar got a nose bleed. The dry air in the winter, doesn't help. I probably set my humidifier a little higher.

I think I may get one of those crinkle pads and put it in one of the boxes. They really like the boxes with paper in them. I could put it under a layer of kraft paper and see what happens.

JaneS, I am sure you mentioned it before, here on one of the other discussions, but I forgot - what kind of dog is it? My closest dog neighbors are Labs and Golden Retrievers. I haven't seen too many of them walking their dogs lately, but they include a Standard Poodle, a Bull Mastiff, and a pair of Greyhounds. I rarely see plain old mutts anymore; everyone wants a breed of some kind.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on January 07, 2019, 07:24:48 AM
Patricia, the emergency Cole visit to the vet showed up on my YouTube listing this morning. I am so glad he is okay. It looks like he was hooked up to IV for fluids and such while he was in.

On another note, Lucy gave me a lovely meow this morning when I went downstairs. I noticed yesterday that she was perking up some and her ears were twitching just a hair. Maybe she is getting some of her hearing back. The antibiotic must be working.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: JaneS on January 07, 2019, 07:45:51 AM
MARS GAl,  My doggies are Scottish Terriers, one white and one black.  They're getting old just like me and need a lot of attention.  I love them dearly and they are part of what keeps me going.  Most of my "granddogs" are bigger...a lab, lab/golden retriever, a pure mutt, a Bernese Mountain Dog.  My two "greatdranddogs" are a German Shepherd and another Yellow lab.  Also an Alaskan Malemute.  Lots of dogs in our family and my son also has 3 cats...one is almost 16 years old. 

Gotta go!  The boinger went off and that means the wait time for the doggies pill is over and they can have breakfast.  Have a good day.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on January 07, 2019, 03:20:21 PM
MarsGal, I'm so glad Lucy's feeling better. Also, I have never heard of a cat having a nosebleed. So I Googled and found this. I'm not saying it's what Oscar had but I like to be aware, especially with Farrah being older. I hope Oscar is fine now.

"It is commonly referred to as a "nosebleed." Epistaxis in cats can be extremely unsettling for the pet owner. Most acute or sudden nosebleeds are caused by simple trauma or by upper respiratory tract infections. Other causes of epistaxis in cats can be more serious and require immediate treatment."

Farrah has periodontal disease and will be going in for a dental exam while asleep. I hope it's a simple procedure with no ill effects. Since she will not eat anything but dry kibble, this is a concern.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on January 07, 2019, 03:28:26 PM
Parrot pals playing basketball;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5-ktRd3kGo&utm_source=CNN+Five+Things&utm_campaign=fdb89947f7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_06_11_12&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6da287d761-fdb89947f7-87090417
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on January 08, 2019, 12:12:51 PM
I am not having any luck posting today. Well, try number 3.

Patricia, Oscar has a sinus problem that was ongoing when I rescued him from the animal shelter. He got a big swelling over his left eye that never completely subsided. The Vet thinks it is a cyst, but at the time didn't want to try and aspirate it. The alternative is to take him to a vet who has an MRI. There is one upriver. Even farther away is an animal clinic that has specialists that do nasal surgery. I can't afford that kind of expense so we just keep an eye on it. He gets a nosebleed maybe two times a year. I can always expect at least one in the winter when the air is dry or when he sneezes too hard.This one cleared up rather quickly.

I think there is a cat colony growing below me. Behind the bar there is a backyard sized thicket of scrub trees and weeds and a couple of very old wood sheds that they may use for shelter. I counted five the other day. They all look well fed. A big ginger, two blonds (but not with hair as long as Shan's), a black, and a mottled dark grey and tan. I haven't seen any of Shan's long-haired brothers since last spring. If the big ginger is his Mum, she sure got big.

Lucy continues to improve. Her ear does not look red anymore and she is more active. She gives me no problems when I give her the ear drops.


I love the parrots playing basketball. My next door neighbor has two parrots. Her husband has a lot of allergies, but none to birds, hence the parrots. Last summer when I was out on that side of the house, I kept hearing a knocking, but didn't see anything. It finally dawned on me that one of the parrots saw me and was knocking on the window to get my attention.

Jane, that is quite a dog family. I can't think of anyone in my family with dogs. George has a Saint Bernard before I met him. After years without any pets and claiming he was a dog person, he switched to cats. Go, figure. One of my niece's is fond of rabbits, and has had several, but not at the moment.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: RAMMEL on January 08, 2019, 01:38:14 PM
Enjoy -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eStXV_TYFFw
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on January 08, 2019, 01:58:48 PM
I know what you mean. Farrah's dental surgery if all goes well, will be $485.00. Any complications and I'll be robbing Peter to pay Paul. I had a cat, large polydactyl ginger Tom, I named him Thomas, (because well that was so him); who was very allergic to ear mites and both ears had plum sized cysts back in 2010

Luckily I was able to make payments because he had surgery to drain the cysts, medication, tubes in his ears and of course the cone. There were three vet visits besides the surgery and there was no way I could have handled that bill. It took me 15 months to pay.

As it is, I need to look into pet insurance. As a permanent foster, Pet Pride will pay for any large bills, (Large to their opinion); but all other costs are mine.

Thanks for explaining about Oscar. Since I've had sinus issues my entire life, I sympathize with him. And I'm glad that Lucy's rebounding. With our winters' 20 to forty below temperatures, plus many predators, we don't have feral cat colonies for very long.

A friend of mine has a five by five-foot aviary in her living room between a large window and a picture window. She has several multicolored parakeets and while lovely to watch, it must be horrible to clean! If you've ever had parakeets then you understand why fanciers call them the "Hell's Angels" of birds.

Thank you, Rick! I watched the original video and then the one a year later and was happy to see they were doing well.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on January 08, 2019, 04:20:28 PM
MarsGal - Glad that both Lucy and Oscar continue to improve.  Oscar's problem does sound like a cyst, but I can imagine how expensive it would be to have something like that taken care of.  You most likely don't have Pet Health Insurance?  We never had it over the years, with any of our dogs and cats.  It's outrageously expensive here, and never seemed worth the price to me.  Whenever my pets got sick or had a problem, I took them to the vet and had it taken care of promptly, and fortunately, that worked well for us. I didn't feel like insurance would be worth the cost, considering how seldom we went to the vet.

I never realized that rabbits were such a popular pets, until I spent a lot of time at the Rainbow Bridge Grief Support Center.  Last year after Winnie died, I found this site, and spent lots of time posting there, writing about my own feelings of sadness, and responding to other people who were grieving the loss of a pet. The message board consists overwhelmingly of dog and cat owners, but it was surprising to me how many people posted there about the loss of their pet bunnies.  I didn't know that bunnies had such sweet and loving personalities and that they could have the freedom to hop around the house, and would sit beside you to be petted and cuddled. People also mourn the loss of pet birds - especially parrots, because they live such a long life, and have such unique personalities. 

I made some very nice friends on the site, and I'm still in contact with a couple of them.  I now go into the forum about once a week or so, to  help support  people who have just lost a pet.  It is so helpful to have someone respond to your message of grief, who understands how you're suffering.

Those of you who have pets, will be grateful for this site, when the time comes.
https://www.rainbowsbridge.com/Grief_Support_Center/Grief_Support_Home.htm
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on January 09, 2019, 09:39:47 PM
Today's Critter Room report by FDJ;

"Peach continues to enjoy being petted so the belly flop the other day wasn't a fluke. She's not totally sold on it yet though and currently only allows pets from the neck down but it's huge progress from just last weekend. If I pet her while she's walking around, she'll stand tall showing off her long legs instead of hunkering down. She flopped for me this morning and had an "OMG, why'd I do that" reaction so she's working though learned behaviors.

Meringue & Apple are socialized. They have been joining Huckleberry & Rhubarb & Mom rushing the door when I come in and not shying away from me petting them though they don't like sudden noises or unexpected movements.

They all have an instinct to basically shut down in stressful or scary situations so you should go slow and let them adjust at their own pace if you adopt but they all are showing a sweet & playful side and it is my belief that they all will be cuddle bugs and lovers of belly rubs.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on January 10, 2019, 08:55:28 PM
Update on the kittens at 15 weeks;

"Back from the vet, vaccinated, examined, and with an updated schedule. Snips will be the 29th, with adoption the 2nd (adoption location not yet announced). The lump on mama's neck is a small wound which was not there on intake, so it's not that old. It looks like one of the kittens nicked her with a claw while wrestling, and it got infected. She was given a long-acting antibiotic shot and will go for a recheck on the 17th. They all got their claws trimmed, so they may not stick to the towers as easily for a day or two."

The dates were pushed back due to last processing of the URIs and some younger kittens needing help first.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on January 11, 2019, 03:36:46 PM
Tiny bulldog taps bell for food

https://tinyurl.com/y844lzll

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on January 12, 2019, 07:10:43 AM
For the bunny lovers, a clip from the PA State Farm Show of the 2nd Annual Celebrity Rabbit Hopping Contest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=38&v=aLlZxhEohAY
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on January 12, 2019, 09:50:43 AM
MarsGal, the winner has a sense of humor - or a good mentor!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on January 12, 2019, 02:11:10 PM
I enjoyed the bunny video. I've never seen a hopping contest! The winner was very self-assured.

Of course, I had to watch the next one about the farm cat who thought he was a chicken. I found it odd that they didn't neuter the males as they spayed the females. Jack is acting normally for an unneutered male.

Their social life is the same as wild horses or walrus and some other big cats in a social setting. Usually, it is one dominant male and a group of females. The young males would be driven off at about two years.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on January 12, 2019, 08:00:25 PM
John, FDJ; in a video from five years ago, talks about how he got started fostering with Purrfect Pals and what's involved.

http://www.iceyoutube.com/watch?v=5LIXFAlBwB8

And with Sarah at the Shelter Gala;

http://www.iceyoutube.com/watch?v=PALTVBYGyQs

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on January 13, 2019, 01:05:48 PM
He's a Troublemaker! A 3.5 week old Bengal kitten with Mom.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv6H8pLGafg

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on January 13, 2019, 02:20:03 PM
Patricia - I watched the first two video's, featuring FDJ.  He certainly is a pleasant and well spoken man, as I expected that he would be. I'm in awe of people who devote most of their time to the welfare of helpless animals. He is one of the "good guys", for sure.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on January 13, 2019, 03:27:02 PM
Kendrick is only part Bengal and we didn't have him at that age.  I loved the markings on those cats, beautiful! 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on January 13, 2019, 06:41:47 PM
Here are some different kittens Bengal patterns


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4Dhj0mtz7g
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on January 13, 2019, 09:20:26 PM
Patricia, Kendrick doesn't have the circles of the Bengal cat, but he has stripes on his legs and his head looks like a Bengal, only with faint stripes.  Those kittens are so cute.  How can anyone resist a kitten!

Annie came tonight to have supper with us and supper was a ham and pineapple pizza.  Her birthday is Wednesday and she'll be 23!  Hardly seems possible.  She also cut my toenails and the two of us made my bed.  She intended to vacuum, but the other two were more important to me so she did those chores. 

Tom picked her up to come here and is taking her home so that gives them some one-on-one time.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on January 23, 2019, 04:35:11 PM
When Jugg met ZigZag from Catman Chris


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0OcxevUp08


 
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on January 30, 2019, 08:55:16 PM
From FDJ;

"Sweetie Pie's Biopsy: Jan 28
Kittens Snip Day: Jan 29
Kittens Adoption Day: Feb 2
Sweetie Pie's Spay: Feb 5
Sweetie Pie's Adoption Day: TBA

Sweetie Pie (Mom): 7.6lb
Huckleberry (M): White front toes, back knee socks/boots, white bib, black face, white chin. 3.9lb
Rhubarb (M): White front toes, short back socks, black face, white belly but less than Huck. 4.2lb (pink collar)
Peach (F): Four white toes, white stripes on back legs, black face. 3.8lb
Meringue (F): Lots of white on face and body, white stripe across the base of the tail. 3.6lb (red collar)
Apple (M): White-nose, white flare, white shoes on front, white back legs. 4.3lb"

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 01, 2019, 10:54:44 PM
A very funny cat cartoon youtube

https://tinyurl.com/y87e2tw5

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 02, 2019, 07:53:17 PM
In a nutshell, the kittens went off to be adopted. Apple and Peach, the two shyer kittens, weren't adopted yet but are available at a site for adoption. Mama cat was held back as her biopsy results aren't in. She will be spayed once that is cleared up and adopted out.

Packing up the kittens for adoptions;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV_eSDruzOc

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on February 02, 2019, 11:53:50 PM
So sorry to see that Apple and Peach have not been adopted.  That's the first of FDJ's kitten families that I've seen that haven't been adopted.  What will happen to them if no one wants them? :(

Patricia, I hope you continue to post, when FDJ gets a new litter to take care of and to socialize for adoption. I enjoy watching their progress, and always have a favorite or two, that I look for every day. I know it sometimes seems like no one is interested, because there are no comments . . . but I think that lots of people are looking into this folder, but just aren't posting anything. 

That seems to be happening throughout Seniors & Friends. Always lots of members as well as non members looking in every day, but not many messages at all. Seems that most people choose only one folder to post in, and that's it. I wish our members would spread themselves out, and get acquainted with some of the other discussions/folders here in S&F?   
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on February 03, 2019, 03:43:04 AM
I am one of those remiss in posting... :( Sorry!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 03, 2019, 02:15:52 PM
There have always been litters where some are not immediately adopted but usually within the month. I have twice seen cats with serious issues adopted. One had kidney disease and one with FLIP and both of those are always, eventually fatal.

Peach and Apple are just shy around people and slower to trust but then that's why they say it's better to start with Ferals in the first couple of weeks and this litter came in at eight weeks. It was an amazing socialization of a feral litter at that age. And with mama at about a year and a half.

Mama will stay another week with FDJ until her neck wound biopsy comes back so she can be spayed and adopted. If a cat is not adopted, Purrfect Pals has an entirely separate building with different areas set up so the cats live healthy lives with a vet in the building, feline company, and daily volunteer company.

Thanks for the feedback Bubble and Marilyne it is appreciated and Marilyne, Purrfect Pals, The Critter Room, John Bartlett, alias FDJ; as well as many of the cats from former litters are all on Facebook.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 03, 2019, 03:07:33 PM
There are so many myths out there about cats,(Dogs as well); that are often repeated as gospel. Here's some truth about some of those myths, for example; "Fact: While an older cat might be unhappy at being kept inside, cats that grow up indoors, even in apartments, can be very happy, as long as they are provided with plenty of toys,
scratching posts
climbing towers
safe compromises
for those times when you (or your cat) want him to be outdoors for fresh air and sunshine."

I have taken in cats, two years and much older and rarely has it been an issue for them to adjust to indoor only.

https://www.thesprucepets.com/myths-about-cats-554328?utm_campaign=petsl&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=15847151&utm_term=list_gl_ot_spruce-default

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Carol on February 06, 2019, 02:26:53 PM
Our daughter recently adopted a Golden from the country Turkey.  Apparently, the people only want status symbols of Golden puppies and when they are older, they are dropped.  The family lives near Golden, Colorado and the town celebrated their first Golden Retriever gathering.  Daughter's dog was able to learn to swim - the dogs all had a wonderful day and it looks like it will be an annual meeting. 
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 06, 2019, 02:47:50 PM
Carol, that sounds wonderful that they rescued the Golden and were able to bring it to the gathering!

A similar thing happened in the US from the Taco Bell commercial and the rage for "purse dogs." Many of these fad dogs dumped when fads moved on, or they became "too much trouble" for their owners!

I have seen youtube videos or read accounts of animals in countries where they aren't valued or scorned as vermin.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on February 06, 2019, 04:22:53 PM
Kendrick seems happy enough being a 100% indoor cat.  He has escaped a few times in the three years he's been here (we've had him since he was five months old) and he's found his way back home, none the worse for wear.  He gets an almost 100% kibble diet and when we weighed him and the vet weighed him a year later, he had gained only half a pound.  He is a big cat, 15.6 pounds, and too much for me to lift. 

Carol, I love Goldens.  My nephew Tom and his family had one and she and I were good pals. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on February 06, 2019, 04:26:26 PM
When I was working. the department head's wife would come in (she used to work there and had friend there as well) with her tiny dog. She carried an oversized purse with him in it. You wouldn't know he was there if she didn't unzip it enough for him to stick his nose out. He was sooooo quiet. She took him everywhere with her.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on February 06, 2019, 05:12:23 PM
MarsGal, I've heard of small dogs being carried in purses.  Cute idea.  None of the dogs we've had - or Kendrick - were small enough to fit in a purse, unfortunately! 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 09, 2019, 03:18:37 AM
This was posted this afternoon from FDJ just before Peach and Apple were adopted together! YAY!!

"The Critter Room shared a live video.
23 hrs ·
I've been visiting Apple & Peach to study how they've been doing and how they've been behaving now that they're on their own. One of the first things I've noticed is that they gain confidence from each other and using that confidence to explore & push their boundaries.

When they nap, they seek each other out and sleep together. When they play, then tend to go off away from each other while being distracted by something but return to each other after a minute or three. That in itself is a good case for making them a bonded pair but not quite enough. Making two kittens bonded makes it harder to find them homes.

But we've also notice that Peach seems to have become reliant on Apple, sort of like a security blanket. When Peach wakes up, she moves towards Apple (she doesn't have to go far being already cuddled with him) and starts to comfort nurse. When Apple went off to be Brave, and Peach didn't know where he was, she would cry out for him.

With Peach being more reliant on Apple and combined with both being a skittish sort but will blossom & gain strength from being together, it has been decided to make them a bonded pair. They will live out their lives together."

Sweetie Pie is still awaiting news of the neck biopsy and is now in heat again. Luckily she is protected from getting pregnant and also safe and warm inside, away from the more than 8 feet of snow Western Washington has received. The snow has hindered both getting a quick report back on the biopsy and also for the spay.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on February 09, 2019, 05:52:28 AM
Oh good, I was wondering if they got adopted, finally, after I saw that the list was no longer posted. I also wonder why the biopsy is taking so long. Did the vet have to send the tissue out somewhere?

My critters woke me up this morning at 3:30am. For some reason Oscar (and I caught Shan at t once) has been tackling Lucy which causes quite a ruckus. Lucy isn't doing real well, and I am convinced that she has lost her hearing. While she does use some caution, she doesn't always pick up on Oscar stalking her. While the ear meds helped for a little while, it looks like her nasal drainage is coming back, and she is sounding a bit hoarse again. Since she hesitates to come into the kitchen for her mid-day meal, I now take it to her. She does not hear me call, will not always come into the kitchen when I show her her dish to entice her, and absolutely refuses to come in it she thinks one of the other two is waiting to way-lay her. I don't blame her. But she does gobble it up when I put her dish in front of her where she is. Mostly she sleeps. As you can see I am very worried about her. Another call to the vet is probably in order soon.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on February 09, 2019, 11:13:35 AM
Interesting news about Peach and Apple, being declared a bonded pair. I can certainly understand why, and how it would be best for them to stay together forever.  However, I'm wondering how likely it is that someone will adopt both of them?  If no one does, then what will happen?  Would they end up in a sanctuary of some sort?

MarsGal - Sounds like Lucy, has some serious health problems?  I feel bad for her, that Shan and Oscar are picking on her.  Also, she is sleeping a lot, and not interested enough in eating, to go to the food herself? I don't remember if you said how old she is?
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 09, 2019, 12:05:30 PM
Good morning! MarsGal, as I understand it, the neck issue was where she had gotten a scratch from one of the kittens probably in mock play. That's the general supposition. The scratch had become infected, and Sweetie Pie was constantly scratching at it and making it worse.

The local vet took a biopsy and sent it out just before a massive snowstorm dumped over eight foot of snow on the area, and there is another large snowstorm either happening now or about to — these two events are snarling different types of traffic and deliveries. Of course, I haven't checked today.

I am so sorry to hear about Lucy's problems and hope the vet will have some suggestions and or meds for her. When I had those six foster cats in 2009 through 2011, I had one cat who refused to come out of the bedroom as the other five would attack him outside of it. The bedroom seemed to be the agreed-upon neutral zone.

Marilyne, just after FDJ posted about the bonding decision, someone adopted the two, so they're off in their new home. Cats are amazingly resilient creatures who enjoy routines.

A case in point is the two males of the past litter of five brothers with different degrees of damage from an untreated URI. If you recall, they thought they might have to take one eye from each of two of the kittens because of URI inflicted damages. The meds they used, (Blood, drawn from a donor dog, and medically treated); helped to save the eyes but with different blindness results.

The one cat who was able only to distinguish light and dark was adopted together with one of the kittens who was blind in one eye, but the other was of normal vision.

 What surprised everyone was the one almost blind, is the leader and isn't afraid of anything. The one with one good eye is timid and depends on the semi-blind cat to be his "seeing eye" and emotional support brother.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 09, 2019, 01:08:41 PM
"This Adorable Cat Was Frozen by the Polar Vortex. But Vets Defrosted Her and Now She's Fine."

https://www.livescience.com/64725-fluffy-frozen-cat-defrosted-like-totinos.html?utm_source=ls-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20190208-ls

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 09, 2019, 01:31:51 PM
Mother Maine Coon cat talking with her kittens;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thHprH4G8k8

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on February 09, 2019, 02:47:04 PM
Patricia, I'm glad to hear the last two of the cat litter have been adopted.  Now I'll wait until the next group is introduced.  I can enjoy them from a distance because I do not want another cat.  Kendrick would love company, I am sure, but he's not going to get a playmate.

I had read about the frozen cat online, what a miracle and what a pretty cat.

After I read the links posted, I kept on watching a couple of dog links and now I'm ready to watch some golf - when it returns.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 09, 2019, 02:54:40 PM
Sweetie Pie due for a meet and greet wih FDR's family today!

The Critter Room
4 hrs ·
At 2 pm Pacific today (Saturday, Feb 9), Mr. Dorian will be visiting Sweetie Pie. The door will be open for Beatrice, Nakia, & Trillian to join if they want. There will be multiple camera angles and if you're on a PC, you can use my Quad Cam viewer to view them or any other Foster Kitten Cam. http://www.thecritterroom.com/quadcam/ If you have trouble with chat, log onto YouTube and then refresh the Quad Cam page.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on February 09, 2019, 05:23:42 PM
Sorry Marilyne, I guess I wasn't clear. Lucy eats just fine; it is just the canned food she'll miss out on if I don't take it to her. First it is a matter of not wanting tackled at lunch, and second, much of the time, when I get the food ready, she is sleeping. She gobbles it up when I take it to her and wake her up. Now she is starting to expect the extra fine catering she gets.

Patricia, thanks for the info on the biopsy. I missed what it was for earlier on. I watched John spending some time with her yesterday.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 09, 2019, 06:01:31 PM
Okay, to recap from today's Quad Cam. They brought all four of FDJ's other cats in to see how Sweetie Pie did and also in the hopes of being able to use either Nikita or Bea as a nonreactive cat to test for further litters.

Everything went well until Trillion realized how close she was to Sweetie Pie and hissed. Sweetie Pie hissed back and jumped toward Trillion, so they removed Trillion. Then Bea hissed, likely because the other cats did. Nakia wasn't bothered, and Sweetie Pie settled back to purring, so that was good.

The biopsy came back normal, and the incision has already healed. They're awaiting a spay date as the past snow caused a backlog on earlier spay dates. Then Sweetie Pie will be up for adoption.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on February 09, 2019, 06:21:25 PM
MarsGal:  Regarding Lucy . . . it doesn't take long for a cat or dog to get used to The Good Life! Let the pampering continue! ha ha

Patricia:  I hope there are people waiting for the opportunity to adopt Sweetie Pie.  If more than one person wants to adopt a kitten or mama cat,  how do they make the decision as to who will be the lucky winner?  That's probably a question for only those in charge to know the answer to, and for us to wonder about.  (Or could be something as simple as drawing straws or flipping a coin.)
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyn on February 09, 2019, 08:55:31 PM
I just found this thread.  I will be back to post about my animals. 1 Dog Freckles a Therapy dog and 5 cats.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 10, 2019, 03:30:19 AM
Marilyne, the adoption fees for a single cat or kitten run about $125.00 or a bit more. You have to submit a questionnaire and include a cover letter describing what you are looking for, any other pets or people in the house and your expectations.

You also need to list if you will take any substitutions if you are unable to have your first choice. Then you have to agree that the animal stays in Washington state. There is also an interview, and a follow up visit awhile after the adoption.

Marilyn, welcome and please come back soon!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 10, 2019, 02:38:04 PM
It snowed in the house!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7F_SMsRQB4

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on February 11, 2019, 05:24:16 AM
and what a mess to clean after the big fun! lol
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on February 11, 2019, 06:57:55 AM
Chris certainly comes up with some very creative ways to keep the cats (and their audience) entertained.

Yesterday I started putting some paperwork away and getting ready to do the taxes when the rest of my statements come in. As I put away some bills for Lucy I noticed that her forms list her as nine years old now. I was a year off. So that makes Oscar eight. I was thinking they were eight and seven, respectively.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 11, 2019, 11:22:51 AM
That is so easy to do especially when there are multiples! I've seen it with children and furbabies! I find that for me I remember her birthday, 09/12 and then I go from there. When I had those six, I kept a list of their birthdays in a file along with their medicals. I lost the last of that group in January 2011 and found that while they were expensive, it was one of the happiest times in my life.

It's interesting that both Catman Chris and FDJ who both foster, (CC does in working with hoarding situations or traveling to help in feral cats and FDJ in his home with both senior unadoptable cats and a room set aside for mamas and kittens or orphans); have four or five cats of their own.

I am hoping that Lucy is doing better these days.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on February 11, 2019, 12:18:13 PM
I don't know Kendrick's actual birth date, but I do know in December 2013 when he came to live with us, he was five months old, so I know his birth month was July.  He'll be six years old this year. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 11, 2019, 04:40:47 PM
A tale of 14 plastic tubs holding 16 kitties left outside a cat scantuary in the predawn hours;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3xFxzy-WYg

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on February 11, 2019, 05:21:55 PM
Well that beats the 11 cardboard boxes I saw last week. What was interesting about that one was that they were all, except for one, orange cats. Somebody obviously cared about the cats since they were in containers with holes punch for breathing and they had blankets with them. The ones in the cardboard boxes were not provided breathing holes or blankets.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 11, 2019, 06:25:11 PM
I saw the one about the orange cats and the followup on their care. That was to me, a case of animal cruelty.

This one with the good health and obvious care showed seemed to be a case of either a hoarder overwhelmed and looking for a way out or more likely someone taking over for an overwhelmed hoarder.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 11, 2019, 07:27:36 PM
How to deal with a pushy cat;

"Dominant cats may attempt to establish their dominance in a multiple cat household by hissing, hitting, and growling. They may also urinate in areas that the other cats frequent, push other cats out of the food bowl until they are done eating, and make the other cats feel threatened. Dominant cats may also target sick cats in the house. Cats can sense and smell changes in other cats, often before the owner even knows about it. Therefore, they may be pushier and act out for no apparent reason towards a cat that isn't feeling well."

https://tinyurl.com/y2f8rx2b

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 12, 2019, 08:45:40 PM
"The Critter Room
Yesterday at 9:23 AM ·
Update on Apple & Peach:

Peach and Apple are getting used to their new home. They spent the first day sleeping in a hidden spot but woke up the next day ready to explore. They are eating, drinking and using the litter box. They are very curious and come close to me, and they like their toy with the colorful ribbons. Peach seems more curious and adventurous than Apple.

I have a safe and comfortable home, and lots of love to give to my new kitties. I hope they will have a long, happy life with me and my other cat Jaak."
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on February 13, 2019, 12:00:53 PM
Good news about Peach and Apple!  Looks like they were fortunate to be adopted into a family that will give them lots of love and understanding.  I hope we get some feedback on the rest of the litter, as well as Mama?
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 13, 2019, 02:59:48 PM
Mama is still waiting for her spay appointment after the heavy snow caused a backlog in vet appointments.The only other one we've heard about post-adoption is Rhubarb. He joins a large gray cat named smoky and they changed Rhubarb's name to Bandit.

Huckleberry was adopted by a woman who previously adopted Hazel, the mom of an earlier FDJ Critter Room litter.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 14, 2019, 09:44:38 PM
Two two legged chihuahuas.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX8GgDgjq00
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyn on February 15, 2019, 12:42:29 PM
Rather go back and read all the posts  will start here.  I have 5 cats, 2 we adopted from local rescues, one I brought home from the Vet clinic where I was working (he has leukemia) they were going to put him down. 2 solid black cats moved here from next door as kittens in the dead of winter, wet, cold and hungry. The neighbor wouldn't let them in her house and didn't bother to look for them. He kids later told me  "Oh those were our cats". Two other of her cats had come here and we cared for them a few short weeks until they died. People like that shouldn't own any kind of animals. She let her 4 chickens freeze to death.

My Dog Freckles has her own Facebook page under "Freckles the Therapy dog".  She is a certified Therapy dog with our local Furry friends Organization. We go to the hospital and all the Care facilities (nursing home)in Bandon, Coquille, Myrtle Point, Coos Bay and North Bend Oregon. We also go to the schools and teach K-2 about the responsibility of pet ownership and safety, after a short  flip chart presentation we show the kids the 7 basic commands each dog has to know to get certified, the dogs do a few of the tricks they know , then the kids get to pet the dogs and ask questions about the dogs and/or the breed.

Freckles is a 10 yr old, 34 lb, Australian Cattle dog (Blue Healer) and Australian Shepard mix. She was rescued by a friend from a farm  up north when she was 10 months old. She had been tied up and being used as a breeder and already had a litter.My friend brought her in to the vet where I was working at the time for spaying, she was the most obnoxious dog I ever met. Not a bit of manners. She was then taken to my friends' parents horse ranch where they took two years to train and work her with the horses. When my Happy passed away Freckles was then 5 yrs old  my friend gave her to me as a gift. Freckles rescue story was.is in the flagship edition of the Lucky Puppy magazine written by me,.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on February 15, 2019, 01:05:03 PM
Hello Marilyn - A big welcome to you and Freckles, here in the Pet folder.  What an interesting background she has had!  I'm so glad she was rescued by you, and given such a good home, and a good purpose. (Therapy Dog).

Looks like most of the members who post in here on a regular basis, are cat owners.  We've had a few dog owners check in, like Jane, from Soda Shoppe, and Jack, from Photos, Old and New.  There are not many people posting in Seniors & Friends anymore, which I have heard is true of most message boards on the net. I hope you return and tell us more about your pets.  That was very kind of you to adopt the neighbors cats.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 15, 2019, 02:24:27 PM
Hi Marilyn, its so nice to see and hear from you again, and how Freckles is doing! Are you still doing any personal PSP?

As you may remember, I'm a permanent foster, and all of mine have been rescues from Pet Pride. You may recall, (or not); the time I had six cats and especially Beau or Peter.

I post mainly about a feline rescue in Western Washington or from YouTube about animals and rescues. As Marilyne, has posted, we've had dog owners looking in, but none have stuck. We'd love to have you join us!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on February 15, 2019, 02:46:32 PM
Marilyn, it's interesting how you have acquired your animals and I know they're better off for it. 

I have a part-Belgian, part something else, cat who is about 5 1/2 years old.  He's been with me probably about three of those years.  He really is my great-niece's cat but where she lives, her SO is very allergic to cats - so he lives with me.  his name is Kendrick, named after Kendrick Lamar.  The cat and I get along fine.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyn on February 15, 2019, 03:36:21 PM
My cats are as follows. Fritzy was  adopted from Friends of Coos county Animal Shelter (Foccas) in September of 2008 he was 5 months old at the time, He is a Grey and white Tabby? Grubby sas black and white without a tail long hair, adopted us a couple of years later and has since passed away 5 yrs ago. He had FIV.

Harry was adopted next, (Leukemia cat), he is somewhere between 16-18 yrs old now according to the Vet. He is black and white long hair. After Grubby passed away we adopted Buddy  a true tuxedo from another cat rescue. He was 3 at the time (6 now) and weigh 17 lbs. Two years ago is when the kittens moved in with us. They are Shadow a smooth coat no white hairs on him solid black. and his sister Sunny long hair solid black. They are constantly into things running up and down the hall acting like the kittens they are.

I use two litter boxes and Sunny  will only pee on the  pee pads I have the boxes sitting on. Otherwise  she poops in  the box or outside. Fritz and buddy have tended to spray  sometimes. Fritz more frequently is he gets mad at me for not giving him all the treats he wants. I have found pee in the oddest places but on the counter is the worst.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 15, 2019, 03:53:25 PM
Marilyn, I have always heard that you need a litter box for each cat plus an extra. It may be that Sunny doesn't like to use a litter box that another cat has been in.

 My friend has a cat like that, and the vet advised another litter box away from the others, and Mikey began using that one as long as it was kept clean. He is a large longhaired ragdoll and very particular.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 15, 2019, 04:38:36 PM
Cat Food Ingredients You Should look For,

https://tinyurl.com/y6n9uans

What Dog Food Ingredients You Should Look For,

https://mom.me/pets/19885-most-important-dog-food-ingredients/




Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 15, 2019, 11:38:18 PM
Visiting Cole and Marmalade;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0y2S_MowZY

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on February 16, 2019, 06:45:36 AM
I have three litter boxes at the moment. Not for each cat, but for each floor. Shan does not use the one in the basement because he is afraid to go down there. When I first got him, I prevented him from trying. He was so small, I was afraid that he might accidentally misstep and hurt himself. The one upstairs isn't used as much, but it is there for them if they feel the urge and don't want to go downstairs. The one on the porch is popular, but I must open the door for them if they want out in the winter or when the air conditioning is on.

I try to buy cat food without grains in them, especially wheat, so the dry cat food I get uses rice. The wet food is grain free except for the occasional recipe with rice in it. I stay away from shellfish in ingredients, but they do eat beef and tuna, which I read cats can be allergic to. They like chicken, but not canned turkey. They get bits of fresh roasted turkey on the few occasions I buy it. Each cat gets an L-lysine/Brewers Yeast combo in the morning with their wet food. It definitely helps Oscar, Lucy not so much. Shan does not have their sinus problems - yet. size]
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyn on February 16, 2019, 09:47:34 AM
I do have a 3rd litter box that  used for the neighbors two cats that came here for the couple of weeks before they died.It doesn't have high enough sides and is not used.  I really need to get another with the high sides. One that I have in the dining room,  has a hood that I took off because the cats didn't like it. I keep pee pads under all the boxes  to catch the litter that the cats throw all over the place. This morning I got up to some cat  throw up on the dining room table.

Today is one of Freckles visits to a Care home (they don't call them nursing homes any more). We will visit with one other team, the other dog is a 5 lb Chihuahua named Louie.

We are planning to go to Kauai in June so another of the Furry Friends is going to care for Freckles and we have a lunch date with Oyster and her Mom on Monday. Oyster doesn't do visits anymore she is a 13yr old Mini Aussie and kind of grouchy with some of the other dogs.


Here is Freckles Facebook page.  It is a public page so you can look at it.
https://www.facebook.com/Freckles-the-Therapy-Dog-236916913336350/ (https://www.facebook.com/Freckles-the-Therapy-Dog-236916913336350/)
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on February 16, 2019, 12:36:13 PM
Marilyn, I can see where Freckles got her name.  Nice looking dog. 

Kendrick has been quite active this morning, maybe anticipating some catnip which he hasn't gotten yet.  He can always hope!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 16, 2019, 01:26:42 PM
Marilyn I looked at Freckles's FB page, very interesting. I have an odd Facebook page. I had deleted my account when FB was getting hacked so much. Then I found I missed the rescue pages and information, so I signed up again.

Only this time I accept no friends or list any personal info. I only use it to check on rescue sites that I keep up with.

Farrah is very particular and is not interested in people food including tuna! She doesn't like wet food, only dry and catnip doesn't interest her. I was overdoing her treats and food, and she gained weight. She had gone from the desired weight of 9-12 pounds to 15.5 pounds and was very heavy to pick up. She had also stopped most play activity.

The vet strongly urged a diet, and she had an onset of periodontal disease which is common in older cats and dogs. Since she has gone on a diet dry food, (One-half cup daily rather than free feeding and no treats) she has lost weight and found her play spirit again. In the first week of March, she will go in, be put under and have her teeth cleaned, including some bad areas and perhaps some pulled. It's not going to be cheap, and it's not going to be easy for her or me.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on February 16, 2019, 02:36:52 PM
Marilyn - I enjoyed looking through Freckles' Facebook page.  She is one busy dog, and is also very pretty!  The dogs I had in the past were all Springer Spaniels, exce[t for one adorable cock-a-poo.  Now, the only dogs I interact with belong to my son and his wife.  They have aways had Labradors, and just recently got a new puppy.

Patricia - I feel bad for Farrah, that she will be going through the teeth cleaning. I know that it's being done a lot now, and is recommended. I never considered having Winnie's teeth cleaned. He was quite old, by the time I heard about doing it, and I just didn't want to put him through it. As it turned out, he lived to be a little over 19 years old, so I don't think it would have made any difference in his life span. 

I understand that it's difficult for the cat to eat for awhile after the procedure. Kibble would probably be painful for Farrah to chew?  I'm sure your Vet will have ideas for interim food, like maybe beef or chicken broth? 
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyn on February 16, 2019, 04:37:04 PM
My Harry cat, only has 1 fang left and several teeth were pulled  the day I adopted him.  Leukemia really takes it's toll in the teeth, he has a bad one now that really bother;s him when he eats, he was on an antibiotic.  I don't think he should be put under to pull that tooth, as old as he is and with leukemia I wonder if he would even pull through the anesthetic it is very risky for him. He is such a lover I think he knows I saved his life.

I bought another litter box today and put it in the family room, no one ever goes in there except to walk through on the way to the garage.Fritz likes to hang out on the couch in there too.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 16, 2019, 04:45:05 PM
Farrah has bad breath and peridontal disease with all its effects. Its not a teeth cleaning per se but irradicating some peridontal disease issues and probable teeth pulling.

She doesn't like people food nor feline wet food so this will be interesting as well as her not feeling like eating. She's six years so the anesthesia hopefully won't be an issue.

Marilyn, if the tooth is bothering Harry, it could also have underlying issues such as my Farrah has had. I would discuss your concerns with his vet.

Marilyne, I have had two cats die due to my ignorance. Now I go once a year as well as other times if needed.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 18, 2019, 10:31:44 PM
From Today's Critter Room;

"Sweetie Pie will be spayed at NOAH tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb 19th. Due to logistics, Purrfect Pals has asked all cats being neutered or spayed to be taken up to PP Monday afternoon by 4 pm. Sweetie will be back in my care early evening on Tuesday. Adoption Day is not known yet or if she will be delivered directly to her adopter. Adoption questionnaires are still being accepted for her."
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on February 19, 2019, 06:57:25 AM
Finally! I saw the notice on the YouTube feed yesterday.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Sasha on February 19, 2019, 09:42:05 AM
It's time to reintroduce these cats.

Cree, who is our oldest, was rescued from a neighbor's shed in 2003. It was our plan to TTNR her, but when we released her she lay down beside us and refused to go. She's just now over a long bout with a facial abscess, but claims now to be young again.

Six more to go.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on February 19, 2019, 03:02:35 PM
Sasha - Cree is fortunate to have been adopted into your sanctuary.  I remember long ago, you described how the yard was set up, with an outdoor enclosure I think? Do all seven have access to the house, or just a few of them?  I'm looking forward to learning the names of all the other cats, and how they came to live in your sanctuary? (Is it still called "A Place in the Sun"?)
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 19, 2019, 04:17:05 PM
I remember long ago that we had the option to sponsor one of your cats, Sasha and receive regular news about them. I enjoyed that part and even felt a "sense of ownership" for "my cat."  I'm not sure if that was on ThirdAge or SeniorNet?
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 19, 2019, 07:49:25 PM
This is a link to a post from Amy in Photos about dogs;

https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=150269

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 19, 2019, 08:36:15 PM
Youtube video of bird whisting "If you're happy and you know it."

https://tinyurl.com/y4twq3x3

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 20, 2019, 12:42:33 AM
New Africams, see the big five, lion, leopard, elephant, rhino,giraffe;

https://explore.org/livecams/africam/naledi-cat-eye

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Sasha on February 21, 2019, 04:03:14 PM
MarilynE, six of them have house privileges, and the 7th comes in on very cold nights. That's Midi; more about her later.

Patricia, the only fault with my little adopt by internet scheme was that once in a while the adoptee would get adopted for real, making the online adopter very unhappy. Wish I could figure out which cat was "yours" ... info that was lost several computer crashes ago.

Toot is our second oldest, born in 2003; Cree spent a lot of time trying to play with her, but never had much luck. Toot, whose name was Cricket in her beginning, was adopted out once; we're told she hid under an electric recliner and never did come out (they gave her three days to acclimate: can you see my tongue in my cheek?). When we brought her home she went straight to her sand rolling spot, and rolled for ten straight minutes. Honest.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 21, 2019, 05:09:17 PM
Sasha, I only remember it was a she and I think that you had just found Cricket but she hadn't been renamed and she wasn't "mine" who was totally uninterested in being inside.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 21, 2019, 05:56:13 PM
First egg laid at Decorah North!

"On February 21, 2019, DNF laid her first egg at 3:23 PM Congratulations to Mr North and DNF!"

https://explore.org/livecams/bald-eagles/decorah-eagles-north-nest

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on February 21, 2019, 06:17:41 PM
Of course, we can't see the egg, but with the closeup of "mother", I love the formation of her feathers.  They show a great pattern.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 21, 2019, 06:52:52 PM
MaryAnn, you would love to be at Homer, Alaska as thousands of Bald Eagles live there close to the fishing boats. Around Thanksgiving, over three thousand overwintering Bald Eagles swarm the docks when the fleet comes in. A close city, Haines; has a yearly eagle festival in November.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDkoPgXVZcc

We don't normally have Bald Eagles in the Interior unless one loses its way which occasionally happens. The type of Eagle that lives in the Interior is the Golden Eagle.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on February 21, 2019, 07:45:06 PM
Patricia, so many eagles.  Thanks for the link. I doubt we have bald eagles around here but the year I was in Alaska (in August) we were on Prince William Sound (south of Valdez - do I have the right body of water?) and someone pointed out there was an eagle in a tree we were passing.  I saw what I thought was a bird and pointed my camera toward it.  When I saw the picture, you could hardly see what it might be, but I enlarged the picture - and I had an eagle in my camera.  It probably was the first, maybe only, eagle I have ever seen.

We do have hawks around here.  There was the time a hawk landed on the railing of my deck and I rushed to get my camera and I took several shots.  Only to find I did not have any film in the camera (before digitals).

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 21, 2019, 09:11:15 PM
It is Prince William Sound. You have a good memory.

We have many species of owls and hawks in the forested  Interior, but I don't know all the species to recognize other than its a hawk. I know what you mean as when I was passing the railroad terminal one time and saw an owl that was huge!

 It was a Great Northern owl and at least 3 to four feet. It simply swiveled its head almost totally around and looked at me like"So what?" I was flustered, took a number of shots, no digital then either; and when I got them back, they were all blurry!?!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on February 21, 2019, 11:49:49 PM
Patricia - I loved that video of the bird singing and pecking to, If You're Happy and You Know it, Clap Your Hands! That is absolutely priceless, and I plan to send it to a few friends and both daughters, who will all appreciate it. I watched it three times, and realized that I was sitting here with a big smile on my face! ;D   

Sasha - Sounds like Toot was holding out, in hopes that she could return home to her family, and it worked.  Have you had many successful adoptions?  How long have you had your sanctuary now?  I remember it was way back in Senior Net, when you started.  That has to be about fifteen years ago? Longer than that, I guess - I just looked back at a previous post where you said Cree, was rescued from a neighbor's shed in 2003, which would be 16 years ago!
   
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on February 22, 2019, 06:13:41 AM
I've been keeping an eye on Sweetie Pie. Surprisingly, she isn't, at my last check, adopted yet. She seems to be cuddling up to John quite a bit now. John seems to like her a lot, too. I wonder who is going to be more upset when they must part ways.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 23, 2019, 02:02:58 AM
Five Crafts for Cat Owners

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKt7abkM0dg

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on February 23, 2019, 06:22:49 AM
Sure is creative, isn't he. I particularly like the old jeans stuffed with old clothes.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyn on February 23, 2019, 09:40:01 AM
Love the ideas on the video thanks for posting.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 23, 2019, 09:23:10 PM
This Youtube of a small bird bathing in his owner's cupped hands was posted by Amy in Photos.


https://www.chonday.com/5149/peacwatchju3/
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on February 24, 2019, 04:29:18 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy3hq6Mgtjw

Did you see this one?


Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 24, 2019, 02:07:24 PM
That little girl was cute with the finch hopping between the broccoli and her finger!

Farrah surprised me yesterday. She's been watching the multi flocks outside, and while I've had her, she's never chittered or more than watched birds steadily. Yesterday, a group massed on the two birches in front of my balcony, and a few perched on the railing and some flew down to investigate the balcony interior. Then she chittered once and seemed to abruptly stop as if fearful the small birds would hear.

For some lucky reason, this area is where the smaller flocks come to mass from their single-species flocks into the enormous multi flocks for winter. Then, usually in March, (They're early this year!); they arrive to break up the larger flocks back into the summer single-species flocks. Experts say its done for protection against predators as it's harder to pick out a single small bird when together in sequence, hundreds are on the move.


Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Sasha on February 25, 2019, 07:19:31 PM
Cat #3 some of you may remember from A Place in the Sun's newsletter. (Yes, MarilynE, we're still PitS). Sadé was the kit that Mamadi had to leave behind. Very few trustworthy people want to adopt black kittens, and NO ONE wants a black cat! She's here, just beginning to taper off, and even more demanding than ever. That was 2005.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on February 27, 2019, 04:21:50 PM
Sasha - Ever since we became Facebook friends, I've wondered what Pitscats meant? ???  Duh! Finally figured out the obvious. ::)  Just getting a bit slow in my old age!

Glad that Sade, found a good home, but sad that people don't want to adopt a  black cat or kitten.  I've had two black cats in my lifetime, and they were both very dear to me . . . Shadow and Midnight.  (Not very original names, I know). Are you still adopting homeless orphans, or do you have enough to handle for now?
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Sasha on February 27, 2019, 05:19:27 PM
MarilynE, yes, we're still at it, and yes. We've had enough. Most of what we do is TTNR. The extra T is for test, and over 16 years we seem to have been part of a decrease in those awful diseases. Just anecdotal responses from the vets that they're seeing fewer sick cats.

124 cats later, along came Midi. The woman who brought her, along with a raft of "why I can't keep her" stories, called her Midnight. Guess what color. Midi is a stray who behaves like a feral. We've finally given up on trying to housebreak her, and let her live on the porch. She's curly-furred, and happy down to about 20°. Below that, we set up an apartment for her in one of the bathrooms. No adopting out this one.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 27, 2019, 05:50:54 PM
Sasha this is all very interesting as in the Arctic, ferals  don't make it long. If it isn't a predator or a human monster than it is the winter weather. Out of my personal cats,(13 in all); seven have been black. One of the ones I hold closest to my heart is a medium all black male my daughter named Magic because she said he leaped like the basketball player.

My daughter had a brain tumor, and we flew out to Anchorage for surgery, and she died on the operating table. When I returned home, Magic came rushing up from the basement, wove all through our legs, sniffed everything and then ran upstairs to her room. By then I was in tears, and everyone was just standing there when suddenly Magic literally screamed, a sound I have not heard before or since. He died three years later, but from then on he was never close to anyone.

Since 2013 I have been a permanent foster with Pet Pride and the cats I take in are the ones so abused they simply want to be left alone. It takes time, and Farrah for example spent from May to November under the bed and another couple of months before accepting me. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to have a happy, purring lapcat.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on February 28, 2019, 11:01:55 AM
Patricia, such a sad and traumatic story of your daughter's passing.  I hope you had lots of support from friends, family, and Marie's father, during that time? 
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Sasha on February 28, 2019, 11:09:07 AM
Oh, Patricia, I knew your daughter had died, but not the circumstances. So sorry. And imagine what Magic read on you all to provoke that cry of despair. Cats and dogs get underrated a lot.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 28, 2019, 12:49:36 PM
It has been 28 years and she would have been 46 years old this year. Sometimes I wonder what she would have been like if she had lived, but you go on.

Marilyne I had no support from her father, I doubt if he ever knew. Vietnam messed him up so badly that the last I heard in the late seventies he was wandering in Kentucky and Tennessee. I know my family was there, but all I remember was all those doctors who had previously found nothing and one who told me that "Sometimes young girls do this if they're emotional." I remember they all sent letters saying they had lawyers.

Sasha, an animal senses by scent, and chemicals and by behavorial clues and by so much we don't have the physical capacity to understand.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on February 28, 2019, 02:20:55 PM
Patricia, that was a horrible burden to bear all of those years.  The horror of it never leaves you.  I've mourned the loss of my mother forever, but my mother did have a life, your daughter did not have time. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on February 28, 2019, 02:55:02 PM
Animals can seem very intuitive. Patricia, thanks for sharing your loss and memories.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 28, 2019, 09:15:59 PM
Living with a Savannah Cat;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF-OAEbz3ik

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on February 28, 2019, 09:25:48 PM
What an interesting cat, but he'd tire me out with his energy.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 01, 2019, 02:08:02 AM
Savannahs are the missing link. The original cats were bred from African wild cats and then bred with the more docile litter mates in ancient Egypt and Asia. The Savannah is crossed with the African Serval which is why they can cost up to twenty thousand and they are banned in some areas.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on March 01, 2019, 07:14:01 AM
Shan looks a lot like Ruby now, except he doesn't have a white chest.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on March 01, 2019, 09:10:16 AM
My carer from Sri Lanka told me that the cats in his island are all like the Savannah cat. He said that they are very common there and confirmed they are great runners and most active
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 01, 2019, 11:50:52 AM
MarsGal, an interesting fact about orange cats like your Shan is that they are 90% male by way of genetics similar to Calicos and reverse calicos being 90% female. My long haired orange cat Peter had more pronounced Tabby markings as he aged.

Bubble, I wondered if your carer was talking about actual wild cat species or domestic cat breeds? I Googled and there are some wild breeds native to Sri Lanka.  "Sri Lanka has four species of wild cats: the Leopard (Panthera pardus), the Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus), the Jungle Cat (Felis chaus) and the Rusty-spotted Cat (Prionailurus rubiginous). ... None of the wild cats found in Sri Lanka are endemic. This article focus on the " 3 Small Cats of Sri Lanka".  Small Feline Predators of Sri Lanka -https://tinyurl.com/y2b22sd7

 Aso,  "The rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) is one of the cat family's smallest members, of which historical records are known only from India and Sri Lanka.[3] In 2012, it was also recorded in the western Terai of Nepal.[4] Since 2016, the global wild population is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List as it is fragmented and affected by loss and destruction of prime habitat, deciduous forests."

and "The rusty-spotted cat is the smallest wild cat in Asia and rivals the black-footed cat as the world's smallest wild cat. It is 35 to 48 cm (14 to 19 in) in length, with a 15 to 30 cm (5.9 to 11.8 in) tail, and weighs only 0.9 to 1.6 kg (2.0 to 3.5 lb). The short fur is grey over most of the body, with rusty spots over the back and flanks, while the underbelly is white with large dark spots. The darker colored tail is thick and about half the length of the body, and the spots are less distinct. There are six dark streaks on each side of the head, extending over the cheeks and forehead."

Thank your carer for me and thank you, this was intriguing!
 
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 01, 2019, 03:57:47 PM
What's my cat's tail telling me?

https://tinyurl.com/yyy77nce

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on March 01, 2019, 04:11:50 PM
I watched a clip of John and Sweetie Pie last night. Forgot to mention that Sweetie Pie will be turned over to Danny's (Denny's?) on Saturday. John plans on packing her "suitcase" tomorrow. I thing John might miss her, or is he always that loving to his temporary charges? Also, John and Chris are doing to be doing some renovating and a room switch (Chris will have the current foster room, and the new fosters will have Chris's room) so he doesn't expect to take in and new fosters for a while, but not much longer than usual I think since he mentioned three weeks.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyn on March 01, 2019, 04:46:54 PM
Patricia,you are so right on about dogs and cats Olfactory senses. My Freckles is also my  Service dog. Her sense of smell can  detect any  body chemistry changes in me when I am about to have a PTSD meltdown. More recently she was quite aware that I was in AFIB before I knew it.She will not leave me alone at all. Even my Harry cat was all over me prior to  my going off in the ambulance.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 01, 2019, 08:29:33 PM
One of my friends has a chocolate lab that recognizes when he's about to have an epileptic seizure and alerts and cares for him during it.

A disabled partially bind war vet here has a white pit bull for comfort/security and companionship. The pitbull is sometimes seen pulling his wheelchair in harness both inside the building and in the enclosed dog park. He is the only animal here that it is exempt from the 20-pound rule.

 Another friend's granddaughter is deaf and has a mix breed deaf cat who understands sign language. Animals connect with us in so many ways, but chemically and electrically is amazing.

MarsGal, I saw that post today and am sorry that Sweetie Pie didn't have any applications. Hopefully, she won't be there long before being adopted. John is very affectionate with cats and kittens, seems to have always been that way.

"Sweetie Pie will be transferring to Denny's Pet World Saturday morning, departing around 10:00-10:30 am. Her graduation photo & bags will be done at 7 pm (all times Pacific) tomorrow, Friday evening.

This will expose her to a new set of eyes to improve her chances of adoption. I had hoped to adopt her out directly to minimize the number of changes she has to go through because she can get scared of things outside the norm, but it's not really fair to her to keep her here any longer.

Highlight reels will start once we depart. It may be 2 or so weeks before I can bring in new fosters due to having the flooring redone including the foster room which will be getting wooden floors."

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on March 02, 2019, 05:25:49 AM
Angel, my carer said that these spotted cats in Sri Lanka are house cats.  Apparently   wild cats are not commonly seen where he lives.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 02, 2019, 10:13:47 AM
That's interesting Bubble because even their housecats would be exotic to me being so physically close to some of the orignal species they were bred from!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 03, 2019, 05:10:55 PM
From the Critter Room about an hour ago; "Visited Sweetie Pie when Denny's Pet World opened. She's still pretty skittish but seemed to do well with neck & cheek scritches and wasn't nervously licking her lips as often as she did when I came in.

She lapped up some wet food and then lapped up some water that I mixed with the food when she stopped eating. Held the bowl up to her and she leaned over it to eat. She seemed to look better after that and gained enough confidence to get a look that she was just about done being comforted. I took that point to bid her goodbye for today."

 Purrfect Pals uses the donated room by Denny's Pet World, and all maintenance food and care are done by Purrfect Pals volunteers including John, his son and his girlfriend Sarah who also has a rescue vlog.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 03, 2019, 06:15:52 PM
Remember a couple of FDR litters ago when there were five motherless male kittens with Herpes and UPIs to the effect that two were expected to lose one or both eyes?

Luckily a donation of specially treated canine blood from a living donor saved their eyes. One, the gray kitten still only distinguishes between light and shadow while the tuxedo has one fairly right eye and one blind one. However, removal turned out not to be necessary.

The new owners have a facebook page and also have two older female cats. They report that Zero, the gray one, with only seeing the light and shadows, is very confident and the tuxedo, (renamed Felix); depends on him to guide and protect him altho he, (the tuxedo); has the better vision.

"I have been debating on sharing this for a very VERY long time. I see a lot of comments about how healthy the boys are, and want to be clear that it takes a lot to keep them that way. Upfront, this is not bashing the original owner. In any way. This is addressing the assumption that kittens don't need to see a vet early.

The herpes virus is very common in rescues, and these two are no exception. The virus has a strong hold on them. When they came home the stress of new home, new humans, new kitties, and me being gone on and off for two weeks caused a flare up. Their vet is amazing and loves them to pieces. They got through that flare up and then randomly had another one. The vet said that their bodies need constant antiviral to keep the virus at bay and lysine daily. Then during flare up also antibiotics for their lungs and eye drops as well.

They are not suffering, they are happy cats that don't know any different. This is just life for them. They don't like the meds, but it is what it is.

As their humans, we want to open the conversation about early vet care. They got vet care that saved them, and we are so grateful! They get continued vet care, and their vet loves them. However early vet care can prevent this for many other kitties. Even and especially when you don't think they need it yet. The vets are trained to see early signs we miss.

Note about the photo:
This was their first visit in to the vet. We learned that Felix is the one that gets car sick. He puked allll over himself and Zero. The vet assistants were so sweet and brought everything in so I could get them all cleaned up. They were so teeny! They had just about doubled in size by the next time I brought them in."


Felix and Zero.jpg
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on March 04, 2019, 07:18:33 AM
Patricia, thanks for that. The vet thinks Oscar has a herpes virus which is the cause of his ongoing sinus drainage. His left eye cleared up after treatment, but the sinus has not. the L-lysine helps him a lot. Lucy has came with sinus drainage, but didn't have any real problems with it until last year. She now gets the same special shot Oscar does. Unfortunately, the L-Lysine does not seem to do much for her. Shan has not picked any of this up yet, but I expect it eventually. I think the "special" shot is called Fellicell, but am, at the moment, to lazy to dig out the records.

Yesterday, I saw the some of the cat clan out and about. Three of them, the two blacks and the ginger, were chasing a squirrel. Later, I saw one playing with what was probably a mouse. This morning there are tracks around my house. I believe one of the cats is using my yard as a thoroughfare to get to the steep bank that slopes down to the Conodoguinet Creek. I hope I don't eventually have to go scrape a cat off the road.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 04, 2019, 12:45:51 PM
Sadly, I'm hearing more and more about genetic and viral diseases epidemic in feral and feral colonies. Female cats can start having litters at five months and males sexually active beginning around four months. I don't understand why they're not able to at least TNR in your area.

In Western Canada, its kidney disease, in some Eastern areas its leukemia and the West its herpes and all over its URIs This inbred disease capacity transfers over into rescues and an all over weakening of immunities over time.

Tomorrow I'm taking Farrah in for a one and half hour teeth cleaning session where she will be put under. I've been asked why I'm willing to pay so much for a cat and constantly hear stories of this or that cat or dog that lived X amount of years with no problem and never saw a vet. The inference is that all of this expensive care nowadays isn't often needed and especially for an animal! Shades of "back in my day...."
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on March 04, 2019, 02:56:51 PM
Patricia, I shouldn't admit this in public, but I don't take Kendrick to a vet regularly, only if I think he needs attention.  To the best of my ability, he is an indoor cat.  That said, I do not criticize you for your actions with Farrah.  She had an entirely different background than Kendrick, but even so, it is your right to do what you think is right.  I hope Farrah's teeth cleaning is successful. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 04, 2019, 04:24:01 PM
MaryAnn, Farrah has periodontal disease which is common in both older dogs and cats and I suspect humans. The vet showed me, (After I mentioned her increasing bad breath); lesions around some of her teeth from the disease and where the gums were shrinking away from the tooth base. They would put her under as its hard to clean a cat's teeth safely and even more with an ex-feral unless you started at a very early age, so the cat was used to it.

Farrah gets a yearly rabies shot due to proof shown that the two or three-year injections can cause issues. Even an indoor only cat is subject to what comes in on people or other animals skin, hair, shoes or clothing. You may unknowingly step in something and transfer it indoors such as an ear mite.

For me, and I can only speak for myself, I take Farrah in once a year for an exam and shots, once for dental and probably if I notice something concerning. As a permanent foster, Pet Pride will pay for any out of the ordinary expenses, but the rest are mine.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 04, 2019, 06:21:29 PM
"Purrfect Pals Cat Sanctuary and Adoption Centers is at Purrfect Pals Cat Sanctuary and Adoption Centers.
3 hrs ·
That didn't take long! Our darling little mama cat, Sweetie Pie, was adopted yesterday at Denny's Pet World! Her new family has another Purrfect Pals kitty, Balthazar, at home as well as vintage orange tabby and a two year old retriever/lab. They are giving her all the time and space she needs to settle into her new home and couldn't be happier. Congratulations, Sweetie Pie!"
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on March 04, 2019, 06:40:53 PM
Hooray for Sweetie Pie!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on March 04, 2019, 07:26:54 PM
Oh, that is such good news. I almost wish I could have adopted her.

I was trying to find an update on PA laws regarding TNR. As far as I know it is still illegal to do so, although the law is not often enforced. We do have TNR groups throughout PA, including on here in Camp Hill. An article I read quoted the national director of Alley Cat Allies as saying that it is not illegal to do this, but it is illegal to abandon cats. OOkkay! Arched eyebrows here. Not sure of her point there. PA did pass a law a few years ago regarding leaving pets, including cats, out in cold weather, though. Recently one of the towns in the region passed an ordinance that cats let outside by owners must have an ID collar and current rabies shots. Good for them! But they go farther, saying any cats without ID collars will be captured and euthanized. I didn't see micro-chipping listed, but maybe that is taken into account for ID, but I think the point is that if the cat has a collar, it has an owner. This town apparently has a large feral cat population. I've also found arguments that TNR is not working to keep the cat population down. I assume that is because there aren't enough being caught and neutered to overcome the influx of new unneutered cats. I noticed that with the cats around the mouse and chipmonk population around my house is checked (something I am not too unhappy about). My neighbor is worried about the small birds. There are now six cats down in the thicket now. I expect to see more soon.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 04, 2019, 11:28:19 PM
Its interesting that the parents have two older kids, boy and girl, probably middle school age or just before. And a younger boy. So a family of five as well as two older cats and a two-year-old dog. Sweetie is one that prefers to be slowly eased into things so this should be interesting.

It originally took four days for her to even move out in the room when she and her feral kittens were first brought into the critter room. At first, they were feral and totally unsocialized. Apple and Peach, the last of the kittens adopted, were still a bit wary of noise and humans. I believe John is a wonderful adoption example with his cam attracting so many views and that helps the other rescues as well.

MarsGal, it sounds as if your town may be like mine where dogs are more valued and puppy and kitten litters are usually euthanized as they say there is no space or special personnel. A chipped dog or cat has a week, unchipped 48 hours but no kill practices never make it through borough bonds and voting. But then schools don't seem to do well in that regard either.

There is a rabid tax organization here that is against just about everything that comes up. Last year they had a fit about the city workers' overtime after they demonstrated for less personnel. Then the Mayor announced they couldn't have it both ways so off everyone went again!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 08, 2019, 04:27:30 PM
Young Maine Coon Cat is 7 month old baby's protector

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvsEfvp2CrQ 
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 08, 2019, 04:39:32 PM
Young 4-5 week old feral kitten enters foster care.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEyy8MsQLos

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on March 08, 2019, 07:34:48 PM
Patricia - That's a cute video, of the cat protecting the baby. The baby was totally oblivious to the whole thing! :)  Did you watch the next story/photos, called 'Henry' the stray cat who lives in my parents shed.  It's a sweet story of an abandoned cat.  Fortunately, one family in the neighborhood gave him shelter, food, and vet care, and he eventually became their cat.  A sad story that ends happily.

I just watched the next one you posted about the kitten entering foster care.  Thank heaven there are decent people in this world, who step in and do the right thing.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 09, 2019, 12:59:43 PM
Marilyne if only all the sad stories ended so happily!

Liam, the pitbull puppy whisperer;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBgGZW69BXA&t=0s

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 09, 2019, 06:28:45 PM
Reasons why your dog stares at you;

https://www.thesprucepets.com/why-dogs-stare-4427817?utm_campaign=househomesl&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=16213304&utm_term=list_gl_ot_spruce-default

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 09, 2019, 08:43:56 PM
Out of a family of five humans, 2 cats and one dog, Sweetie Pie has settled in, gets along with everyone but definitely has chosen "Her Human!"


Sweetie Pie and Her Human.jpg
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 09, 2019, 08:44:58 PM
Sweetie and her boy.jpg
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on March 09, 2019, 09:35:47 PM
Good for Sweetie Pie; she deserves a good family.

I hope John gets another batch soon.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 10, 2019, 03:57:59 PM
Not bad for a cat that was so feral just a little over a month ago that she would hide or attack if cornered. FDJ posted the other two cats are older and the dog had grown up with the cats.

He is putting in new floors in some rooms including the kitten foster room. He generally has a two-week interval between litters to clean up the room and wash and bleach all the surfaces anyway but he does run videos of past litters in the meantime.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 15, 2019, 12:02:31 AM
FDJ and his ladyfriend are making the most of their time off. They've been posting beautiful photos of parks and historic villages throughout western Washington.

Cole and Marmlade show seven signs of why cats are scientists...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opS5jaFEoPU

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 15, 2019, 01:23:07 PM
Nine things your cat can't get enough of;

https://tinyurl.com/y6t4hto4


Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 17, 2019, 06:35:03 PM
From the Critter Room and Sweetie Pie's new family;  "Sweetie Pie, now known as Tinker Bell, is getting brave and starting to explore. She's met the fellow kitties and Rey, a lab/retriever mix. Tinker Bell is not quite pleased about him yet but Rey thinks they're bestest friends and brings her socks & things."
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 17, 2019, 06:38:23 PM
Ace, an ex member of FDR's crew died recently from Tylendol toxicty. No details given but the owner is very upset and posted this reminder of ten common toxins.

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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 21, 2019, 11:10:00 AM
From FDJ;

"If you have cats, be extremely careful about any Tylenol or Tylenol-like product such as NyQuil that contains Acetaminophen or Paracetamol/Panadol. It is extremely toxic to cats and can be fatal if ingested.

A good friend of mine took NyQuil and her cat Ace, my Trillian's litter mate, licked the empty but not rinsed out yet cup. Even under the care of specialists at an emergency vet, he couldn't be saved.

This is an unfortunate accident, not myself or anyone I know would have thought that licking a NyQuil cup can be fatal to a cat. There is no fault to be had here but there can be education to make people aware. Please share."
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on March 21, 2019, 03:47:08 PM
Patricia, thanks for the warning.  I don't use those products but one never knows when/if they might be suggested.  Because I don't like the cat in my bathroom, he should be safe, but you never know.  Kendrick is a nosy cat!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 23, 2019, 01:39:42 AM
You're welcome, MaryAnn.

Ever wonder about the five male kittens who had suffered such severe URIs? So much so that they were in danger of actually losing their physical eyeballs along with their sight?

Zero, the one gray kitten whose best was being able to see light and shadows, to distinguish between the two, with the least sight, was adopted along with his tuxedo brother, Felix, who had one good eye and one blind eye. It turns out that Zero is a bold leader and his brother follows his lead and cries if he can't find him. Zero also loves to climb, he doesn't know he's handicapped.

His owner had this to say about him recently;  "10 Things About Zero
(Still working on the other floof's lists.)

Watching him run from behind is the best thing EVER! He runs like a bunny and his back legs tend to go to the side a bit when he's running. Which is pretty much all the time. He doesn't walk much.

He will eat just about anything. He stole a sour patch kid and licked all the sour powder off before I could catch him.

He will go entire weeks of running away from me because he's so upset about me giving him medicine. He will hide under the bed and I have to work really hard to trick him into coming out for the meds. Then when I am feeling like a monster and like he's going to hate me forever, he decides to cuddle. Then he spends several days being super sweet.

He is the best bedtime cuddle buddy. He comes up to cuddle me when I'm falling asleep, then comes back up around 3am and wakes me up. Then around 5:30am he wakes up Jake to climb under the blanket for teddy bear cuddles. Most nights, not every time.

When cuddling with me under the blanket he lays sideways so his arms and head hang off the side of the bed, but tucked in with the blanket up to his neck. His back legs and tail right up against me and hogging the bed. With Jake, he cuddles like normal with his paws wrapped around Jakes arm. Makes no sense.

He loves to curl up and nap on grey things. The grey couch, my grey jacket, Jakes grey sweater, my grey bag. He blends quite nicely and gets grumpy when we try to steal the jackets back.

He and Hailey are super sensitive when I am upset. Whenever something is wrong they want to be right there in their own different ways. He gets really clingy, even when he gets the zoomies. Each time across the house he checks on me. He's started stretching up to touch his nose to mine for a second and then rubs his face along my jaw. He's pretty aggressive sometimes so it's like I'm getting beat up, but he means well. It really stinks because my jaw has a metal plate and a metal bar right under the skin so it hurts a lot on my side. He doesn't seem to notice, though. It's nice when he is more gentle though, so sweet!

His favorite blankets are fuzzy. He doesn't like comforters much.

His depth perception is weird sometimes. I got a huge floppy pink hat for gardening and when he walked up to smell it he hit the hat with his nose before he was ready for it. I swear I didn't move! He is now not a fan of the hat.

He is also afraid of the printer. Mom got us a new printer and it's been a lifesaver! But I pushed him back from it while I had several things printing and he didn't stop. So fine. When the sheet was done it hit him in the nose and he ran away. Now he stares at it funny and gives it some room while walking across my office."
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 23, 2019, 01:49:06 AM
Felix and Zero live with a couple and their two older female tabbies, Nala and Hailey. Here is a Felix update from yesterday,  "Tonight we learned that Felix does not approve of me coming home smelling like dogs and goats. He flailed claws out and hissy spitting when I tried to give him his nighttime meds. Clawed my forehead, shoulder, and leg pretty good. And now he won't come out from under the bed. Even for the evil red dot, food, or freeze-dried chicken.

Well Darn!  And ow.

He'll get used to the smell because it will be happening more often, but damn. I feel like I'm in time out. No purrs and cuddles is an effective punishment. None of the other kitties give a damn. In case you were wondering.

"***Update*** 9:30am
It took him an hour to come out from under the bed. Then he kept peeking around things at me but growling. Then progressed to laying on the bed but running away if I reached for him. By that point, I had to get to sleep. This morning at 8 he was completely fine when I picked him up and set him on my chest for cuddles. Purrs, kisses, everything back to normal.
But damn, there are bruises around some of those claw marks.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on March 23, 2019, 09:56:53 AM
It's fun reading about other cats because their antics usually are so different from Kendrick's.  He usually comes in to visit me twice a night - the middle of the night and about 8 am.  He does not cuddle; he's not a cuddly cat.  His smeller works perfectly as he can tell when I'm opening a catnip jar.  From wherever he is, he's at my side immediately.

Thanks for the cat stories, Patricia.  I like to hear how they are doing.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 23, 2019, 02:25:31 PM
Thanks so much, MaryAnn, I too enjoy hearing about them after they've left the Critter Room and FDJ.

Farrah is always in whatever room I'm in except when she takes her long afternoon nap in the bedroom on top of her three drawered chest. She isn't a cuddler either as her way of being affectionate is to come up and sprawl on the couch with you but not next to you. She does love good, long back and stomach scratches and when she wants attention, she will sit close by and intently stare at you.

She has started playing occasionally with one of her toys but I have the feeling that's out of boredom, she'd really do better with another cat to keep her attention.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on March 23, 2019, 03:56:33 PM
When Kendrick wants attention. which seems to be often, he comes up to me and rubs my shins.  I wouldn't mind if I were wearing shorts (bare legs) but it plays hob on my navy and black slacks.  My burgundy slacks don't seem to attract much cat hair.  I often will go in the living area where he spends most of his time and sit on the couch just to keep him company.  He may rub my shins, but is most likely to lie on the floor.  I try to get him on the couch so I can rub his back and/or stomach, but he seems happy to be in the same room as I am in.  He also sniffs the drawers where there is catnip so sometimes I will give him a couple teaspoonfuls in his bed.  The bed must be clean before I'll give him more, several hours later.  I read where I can give him 2-3 teaspoons 2-3 times a day.  He does not seem overactive after eating it. Kendrick is a good boy! 

Mary Ann

 

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 23, 2019, 04:47:21 PM
I wish Farrah was that way. Her earlier abuse has left its mark and she's still very defensive and alert to any perceived trouble. I don't believe that will change.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on April 03, 2019, 08:15:47 PM
Marilyn, often after viewing a video, a screen with several pictures on it will appear and many of them are of abandoned and/or abused animals.  These all seem to have happy endings, where someone rescues them, cleans the animal, rehabs the animal and they end up in a "furever" home.  I can only watch so many, usually no more than three.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on April 04, 2019, 01:51:57 PM
Talking Savannah, Sabian and his best friend, Ruby, a Maine Coon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF-OAEbz3ik

Savannahs are not easy to care for, large and wilder than tame.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYJIkFtO0QE

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on April 05, 2019, 08:00:27 PM
Some of you may remember a litter of FDJ's from last fall, the Olympians. Sequins, the only female kitten, who had developed FIP or Feline Infectious Peritonitis, wasn't spayed and was adopted out with the cravat that she would suddenly take a turn and die as the disease in older kittens and cats is normally thought of as a death sentence. Then we get this news...."*** State of Sequins Address ***

Sequins took a trip up to Purrfect Pals last week where she got a thorough examination, including a retest of both FIV and FIP.

Drumroll, please ... FIP test came back negative. She no longer has fluid in her lungs and is awaiting a spay appointment. She does have some unexplained fluid in her abdomen that will be tested at that time.

TL;DR - Sequins doesn't have FIP."   
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on April 05, 2019, 10:24:43 PM
Some unususal cat behaviors people don't understand;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js6IrC_6VcM

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on April 11, 2019, 11:44:52 AM
Cole and Marmalade with Catman Chris, show how to treat your cat right!~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7pmbTDUhy0
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on April 12, 2019, 12:00:16 PM
Important news about how and what to feed a cat as well as their expected lifespan;

https://www.thesprucepets.com/lifespan-of-cats-552035?utm_campaign=petsl&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=16549236&utm_term=list_gl_ot_spruce-default

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on April 12, 2019, 01:14:32 PM
Tom H in Indy recently had to put his cat down and he said she was about 17.  I do know his mother died 16 years ago and Tom had the cat a year or two before she died.

Kendrick is the equivalent of 40 years or will be in July.  So he is a mature adult now. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on April 12, 2019, 01:59:33 PM
Farrah will be seven years old in September,(44 in cat years); and she's been with me since 2016, It doesn't seem that long. She looks just like the cat in the article's accompanying picture.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on April 13, 2019, 02:02:08 PM
Cat comforts anxious dog when he's left home alone;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFPTe9vOIkc

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on April 13, 2019, 02:10:22 PM
Patricia, the cat in the video looks so much like Kendrick.  I think it's a bit younger, but very similar coloring and stripes.

I am not sure Kendrick would be so thoughtful, however, he has not been near a dog since he came here.

Mary Ann


Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on April 13, 2019, 02:49:14 PM
A German Shepherd fosters  some orphan kittens

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-TxKSZpZXk

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on April 14, 2019, 06:42:34 AM
some great links here!  Thanks Angel.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on April 15, 2019, 12:18:40 PM
Human Foods That Are Toxic for Cats

https://www.thesprucepets.com/human-food-and-cats-551947?utm_campaign=petsl&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=16560672&utm_term=list_gl_ot_spruce-default



Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on April 15, 2019, 12:49:50 PM
Patricia, Kendrick does not get people food.  I have not noticed him begging for any when I am eating.  I do give him a very little milk when I am finished eating my cereal and I don't eat cereal every day.  I just can't believe people give their cats things like garlic and onions. 

I refill his dish at night and he's usually anxious to have some then, otherwise, he eats during the day whenever he wants to.  He always has some food left in his dish and he doesn't know it, but I put that uneaten food (dry) back in the bag and dish out new from the bag.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on April 15, 2019, 01:14:42 PM
MaryAnn, some folks are crazy like Hal from Texas who used to season his boxer, Lady's food!

Many folks say they've done crazy things to and for their pets and say that pet lived X number of years, so not everyone listens. Some folks have never taken their pet to a vet saying it's not necessary.

Farrah is still getting 1/2 cup of quality diet kibble daily and has only lost the original one-half pound.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on April 17, 2019, 02:03:14 PM
Of all the pets - (dogs and cats) - that we have had over the years, we never gave "people food" or table scraps, to any of them.  We were advised by a vet, early on, to only give the canned or kibble pet food. He did say that dogs benefit from a couple of spoonfuls of low-fat cottage cheese added to their kibble about once a week.  Supposed to be good for digestive health?  That's probably one that has been discredited by now??  It's been a LONG time since we were given that advice!  I notice that some cat owners in other folders here in S&F, give their cats and dogs, "people food" like chicken, beef and such.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on April 17, 2019, 02:11:17 PM
 Well, my pets in Congo ate exclusively human food,  Very simple: there did not exist "pet food" there.  But I can attest that they were very healthy, full of life and lived a long happy life. The same for the dog that I had here when my kids were small.  When we got a cat later on, he was fed dry cat food that became available, but supplemented by grilled fish when we ate that.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyn on April 17, 2019, 06:59:36 PM
I cook for Freckles and supplement that once a day with ½ cup  dry dog food. I use, 99% fat free ground turkey, gizzards and hearts chicken ground up in the food processor, Peas and carrots, blueberries, dried cranberries, chopped spinach and  sweet potatoes. Sh also gets a pet vitamin for senior dogs.

Right now she is over weight, so I am putting her on a diet. No more rice and only 1 treat per day. She is 10 yrs old now and has some arthritis in her spine.  On  disk is disintegrating in the middle of her back and one more down by her hips. She is on pain meds and bed rest this week, goes back in Monday and will possibly start acupuncture. She also has a rging ear infection in both ears.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on April 18, 2019, 03:56:16 PM
What did a Scottish dog look like 4,500 years ago?

https://tinyurl.com/y5qxjq32

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on April 18, 2019, 04:28:28 PM
Marilyn - You take wonderful care of Freckles!  Preparing her special dog food takes lots of time and attention.  I know I wouldn't have the patience to keep it up. I'm really curious as to the acupuncture for dogs? I'm surprised that a dog would cooperate, and stay still long enough?  I had a series of acupuncture treatments about twenty years ago, and for me, they were not pain free. Maybe they have improved since then?

Patricia - The picture of the dog, reconstructed from the remains discovered in the tomb, is fascinating.  I's hard to wrap your mind around 4,500 years ago!  :yikes:
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyn on April 18, 2019, 05:19:29 PM
I discovered that Australian cattle dogs  consist of that Scottish dog, Dingo and Dalmation Interesting, Yes
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyn on April 23, 2019, 09:24:08 AM
Next Tuesday Freckles will be starting Cold laser therapy and acupuncture for her back.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on April 23, 2019, 11:43:58 AM
Marilyn, I hope all goes well with Freckles on her treatments next week, It sounds like she is getting the best care possible.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyn on April 23, 2019, 12:24:10 PM
She certainly is Patricia. She is a very special dog.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on May 06, 2019, 01:58:55 PM
County vets go to a wolf preserve and meet their first hyena.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73V3L0Tsx5o

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on May 06, 2019, 02:36:42 PM
Patricia, I don't think I'd like a hyena for a pet, but it was interesting to see them interact with humans.  The blue hair was also interesting; it takes all kinds.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on May 06, 2019, 02:43:10 PM
That seems to be popular here as well. MaryAnn, in the teens to thirties in both male and female.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on May 06, 2019, 03:35:00 PM
I just watched the video, and it did make me feel a little uncomfortable. I didn't like that bare ugly enclosure. It didn't seem right, that there was nothing in there except for a bucket of water.  What if it happens to be a hot day? No shade . . . no trees, no interaction with other animals, no place to lie down. It looked like the wolf, was in the same type of bleak enclosure?   What are they there for?  What's the purpose?  The sound only YouTube, is very poor quality, so I couldn't hear what the owners/keepers were saying?  I could hear the vets reasonably well, when they were talking in the office, but I couldn't understand anything that was said by the owners.
(The blue hair is also a trendy thing here in California.)     
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on May 06, 2019, 04:28:26 PM
Evidently it is a holding area for wild animals to be seen to for medical or other reasons. The couple owns or runs the holding area, and the vets visited because there must be an assigned vet on record for each animal to allow a license to care for that animal. The areas are not permanent enclosures.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on May 15, 2019, 12:44:20 PM
From the Spruce Pets; "How to Stop Cats From Pooping on Rugs

Is your cat pooping on the rug instead of in the litter box? When litter-trained cats poop outside the box, it's called inappropriate elimination. This frustrating behavior can be difficult for cat owners to manage. The key to solving the problem, though, is figuring out why your cat is pooping on the rug or other inappropriate places.

Why Do Cats Poop on Rugs?
Out of all the places in a home, it seems that rugs are popular targets for inappropriate elimination. There's something about that soft fabric that attracts cats. Perhaps it's the fact that rugs are easy to knead and paw at like litter, or maybe it's the scent. You may never know for sure why your cat seems to prefer the rug, but many cat owners report this same issue."

https://tinyurl.com/y5unodbv

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on May 21, 2019, 01:00:32 PM
Costa Rica's dog scanctuary with hundreds of strays

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij-cIUSjf0M

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on May 21, 2019, 01:20:48 PM
Cole and Marmalade's epic cat castle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHuy7OfqYGk

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on May 21, 2019, 01:26:27 PM
Mother and five black bear cubs take a dip in a family's pool.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77dtqOOaGLo
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on May 21, 2019, 01:58:44 PM
Love the bear video. I read the comments below, and apparently lots viewers were upset by the dialogue from the family? My sound  on any YouTube video is very poor quality - muffled and illegible, so I couldn't hear what they had to say?   Does it say where this video was filmed?
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on May 21, 2019, 02:45:32 PM
It doesn't say where but it was filmed from an upstairs window and the boy and girl but especially the little girl was distraught that the pool toys were torn up and that the pool itself would need to be replaced. The adults were enjoying it as a teaching/nature tool. I never read comments as they are usually from trolls or someone wanting to complain.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on May 21, 2019, 02:54:31 PM
I thought the videos were very entertaining. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on May 24, 2019, 12:38:11 PM
Thanks MaryAnn! Bubble sent me this one.

http://assets.evie.com/asset/cc1afc44ee3cdaac9ae2f354f834dd30d7aa343e/video_inline_h540
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on May 24, 2019, 01:00:13 PM
Patricia and Bubble, that video was great.  The photographers had to be in the right place at the right time.

Patricia, is the foster kitty home back in operation?  Or has he closed up shop.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on May 24, 2019, 01:31:36 PM
MaryAnn, he and his son and his girlfriend, (Who happens to have her own cat rescue/foster video site.); have been engaged in a whole house reno. He hopes to be nearing the end and back in operation soon. I'll post again as soon as I hear anything.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on May 26, 2019, 02:02:00 PM


Tiny kitten litter from BC Canada

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxLOfvaHoYQ

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on June 13, 2019, 11:11:07 AM
World's smartest dog

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POTzWpITEjw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qqnB5YpR_I

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on June 13, 2019, 12:56:49 PM
I tell Kendrick he's a good boy, but he doesn't do any of those things.  Do you suppose it's because he's a cat and not a dog?

Cute as she is, who determined that Mina is the World's Smartest Dog?  The blurb said she was 31 weeks and that is about eight months old.  Pretty good!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on June 13, 2019, 02:53:51 PM
I believe the owner gave that desination but cats are also easily trained, (especially with a clicker and/or treats).
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on June 13, 2019, 05:28:19 PM
Kendrick does know a couple of things that I would not call tricks, but he knows when 10 pm comes because he comes to me in the computer room as if to tell me it's time to feed him (that's when I change his food and water).  He also knows when I put on a pair of dark glasses that we're going outside to the porch or the deck.  He recognizes when I open a drawer - any drawer - that he might get a bit of catnip.  He knows where the catnip is kept and it is amusing to see him on his hind feet, pawing at the drawer to try to open it. 

I'm not going to make a video of the above and I admit he's not as clever as the cute little Yorkie.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on June 22, 2019, 04:22:02 PM
Leopards Marking Their Territory | The Lion Whisperer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edlklqdjsuI

Meet The Characters: Meg and Amy | The Lion Whisperer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDIouqWXEyE


Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on June 23, 2019, 03:50:13 AM
That was fascinating!  Those lions can be so affectionate when they trust you.
I remember the story of a young child girl that was raised with a lion in Kenya. What a beautiful story that was. Became a book (the Lion) and then a film too.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on July 02, 2019, 01:38:35 PM
Ferocious kittens attempt to take down large prey - TinyKittens.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKa0TvbAmdU

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on July 02, 2019, 01:57:28 PM
That must be interesting, having several kittens trying to climb your legs.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on July 05, 2019, 01:13:47 PM
Cats and dog playing;

"Always the same answer! "You Shall Not Pass, Dog!!!" Our guardian outdoor cats never let the neighbour's cute little dog enter our garden. She always gets chased off by our two fearless female cats. Enjoy the video!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRgBHNuV340

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on July 05, 2019, 02:03:41 PM
Patricia, four cats against one poor dog!  That's not fair!  That is the funniest animal video I've seen in a long time.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on July 05, 2019, 02:22:45 PM
Thanks, it looked like all were having fun in the video!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on July 06, 2019, 12:12:03 PM
The more different...the more the similarities;


Tiger mum grooms cub. Yorkshire Wildlife Park

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hgJjetM5EQ

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on July 07, 2019, 02:44:08 PM
Turtle thieves

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mZ3MR5P5Vk

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on July 08, 2019, 11:01:12 AM
They really are gluttons!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on July 11, 2019, 03:42:42 PM
Farrah is a dainty grass eater. My other cats were gluttons


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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Amy on July 12, 2019, 04:08:47 PM
I sent the turtle video to my friend, her daughter works at a turtle sanctuary repairing injured turtles.
Thank you for posting this.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 16, 2019, 02:37:42 PM
Here's to a great doggie day!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z89BUSiu7jk

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on August 16, 2019, 02:57:02 PM
Good Dog!

Patricia, how far along is FFJ's remodeling job?  When might we see the kitties again.  Or will we?

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 16, 2019, 05:47:52 PM
He's done with the kitchen and living room after building them up again after taking them down to the studs. In the foster room, all that's left is bringing down one overhang and replacing the central light fixture with a light with a fan.

"Someone told me yesterday that "Remodeling doesn't ever end. It's either stopped or not stopped."

This is a view of the closet area in the kitten room, fresh paint on the walls & ceiling.

Since the A/C got pushed off the list due to costs and being the least important of the remodeling tasks, I really want to replace the light in the kitten room for one with a light/fan combination. The problem is that the closet lip where doors once hung from is exactly 25 inches from the center of the light fixture hole. While there are 24" ceiling fans, they are small in number limiting selection and I don't like blades moving that close to a wall.

Edited to add: The lip also hinders hanging cabinets above the alcove for storage as it keeps the doors from opening fully.

So that lip has to come down. It doesn't have to be pretty but it does have to go. I thought about postponing it for now and doing it between a set of litters but really, it would never happen if it doesn't happen now.

I want this room done as much as you guys do."



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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on August 16, 2019, 06:42:16 PM
Thanks for the update on FFJ's never-ending project, Patricia.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on August 16, 2019, 08:21:37 PM
Thanks, Patricia, something to look forward to.

Mary Ann



Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 20, 2019, 09:00:54 PM
Lovely non-English video of a parrot and poodle puppies! Just the thing to brighten your day!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oYh8ZxJXhY

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on August 20, 2019, 11:36:52 PM
Patricia - I loved it!  Absolutely incredible . . . a remarkable and beautiful video.  I think the folks on B&T would like to see it as well.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 22, 2019, 07:15:59 PM
"These 5 extremely hyperactive kittens are playing and running like crazy and the mother cat is being very patient with them.
The kittens are fighting each other in a very funny way and their mother is just waiting for them to get tired and settle down."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_nWGG_TFDM

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on August 22, 2019, 08:22:54 PM
Such active cats and what a patient mother cat.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Pooch1 on August 24, 2019, 05:11:42 PM
I just want to tell everyone about my new pet.  She's an 8-yr-old basset hound mix with a deformed front leg.  (Apparently no one ever pointed that out to her so she manages quite well.)  She was in an over-crowded Indiana shelter on the Ohio River for several weeks and then moved to a shelter near me in northern Indiana.  I thank whomever initially raised her for lovingly caring for her and creating such a sweet and obedient furry child.  Of course, she had canine pneumonia and gastro-intestinal problems but she's worth the time and money spent.  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on August 24, 2019, 05:46:12 PM
Pooch, relatives of my relatives have/had a basset hound and she is a doll.  She would be 12-15 years old now and I haven't seen her for seven years so she may not be with us now.  When we would visit she would always walk with me.  Great dog.  Her owners used to live in the Rushville IN area but now live in Florida.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: RAMMEL on August 24, 2019, 08:14:38 PM
Pooch, --- Most pets are worth their weight in gold.  Good luck with yours  :nanadance:
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on August 25, 2019, 03:02:22 AM
Hello Pooch - long time to see!
Show us picture of your new pet. What is his/her name?
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on August 26, 2019, 03:40:18 AM
What a great idea: mermaid-dog-life-jacket.  You can get them from Amazon, of course!

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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Sasha on August 27, 2019, 12:35:44 PM
Pooch, welcome. And if you have an amenable basset you have the lovingest creature ever invented!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 27, 2019, 01:00:52 PM
One of my friends has two elderly bassets, Gabby and Gertie. They are very amenable to guests who bring treats!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 27, 2019, 05:52:28 PM
"Meet Angela, a gorgeous little panther from the Peanuts colony who will give birth for the last time any day now.  Join the #KitttenWatch at http://TinyKittens.com/live
"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bODt3Bpmd30

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 30, 2019, 04:15:58 PM
9 reasons to adopt a gimger cat;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NWZIRg5Nug

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on August 30, 2019, 04:45:46 PM
I can't say the cat looked like Kendrick, but I saw many of those actions in Kendrick. 

Thanks.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on September 02, 2019, 06:49:20 AM
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I thought you might enjoy this
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on September 02, 2019, 08:18:37 AM
Bubble, I love it!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 02, 2019, 05:14:43 PM
Jackson Galaxy meets Cole and Marmalade.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkGs1lIBs9A

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on September 02, 2019, 06:11:08 PM
I notice Cole is larger than Marmalade and I wonder how Marmalade would compare with Kendrick.  Kendrick is a BIG cat!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 02, 2019, 06:38:23 PM
"Kitten Room update
That closet lip turned out to be a bit of a pain but it's out. It had three layers of 2x4's at the top and I decided to leave the last one in place and stain it to match the ceiling beam in the living room. The drywall will be sanded this afternoon. All that's left in that corner is to paint, put in the hanging cabinets, & to finish finishing the pine bench.

I'll be flying to New York for a week the first week of October - that means I will be officially able to foster again October 11th!"



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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on September 02, 2019, 06:58:35 PM
Patricia, that's good to hear.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on September 02, 2019, 11:29:56 PM
HOORAY!  I've missed The Kitten Room . . . looking forward to having it back again!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on September 03, 2019, 06:48:57 AM
Patricia,thanks for posting the Cole and Marmalade/Jackson Galaxy video. I hadn't seen it yet. I guess this means we can expect some more videos on Spay/Neuter.

Looking forward to seeing the return of The Critter Room.

Progress with Lucy and her hyperthyroid is spotty. Some days she does not want to eat the wet food, or much of it. That means she doesn't get any or much of her meds. She was into the vets last week with what turned out to be a fever/respiratory infection. She got an antibiotic shot and another dose of appetite stimulant. Caught it early.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 03, 2019, 11:18:11 AM
MarsGal, thanks for the update on Lucy. I know it's worrisome ane we can't force them to take their meds or get better, so we feel at times helpless.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyn on September 03, 2019, 01:05:03 PM
I haven't been here in quite a while. My dog Freckles is doing well , she's 11 and  now, and  has her official Service Dog collar. I still take her on visits to the various facilities for her to give some love therapy to the residents. She loves  that part of her job. At home she is never far from me ready in case she is needed. I've taught her a new thing if I say eyes and point to my eyes she immediately looks  right into my eyes and waits for me to  signal  what she is to do. (Hand signals)Next I will no longer speak just point to my eyes. She is so smart., that's what I love about Australian Cattle dogs (Heelers)_.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on September 06, 2019, 07:41:16 AM
I like guinea pigs, but haven't had any since the 80's. This might just make a fine substitute since my three cats are about all I can handle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJE5boOHfrg
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 15, 2019, 10:50:21 AM
"Welcome to Kitten O'Clock!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yVsE5NmN1Q

Candy and her five kittens
UPDATE: Sept 13, 2019
Mama Candy went into labor in the afternoon, and had 5 gorgeous kittens!

1/ Black and white tuxie (possibly some ginger?) @16:35 108g (unsure m/f)
2/ Tabby tuxie @16:48 107g (male)
3/ Calico mini me! @17:23  102g (female)
4/ Ginger and white @ 17:50 107g (male)
5/ Ginger @ 18:17 91g (male)"
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 17, 2019, 02:04:39 PM
Cat Petting 101

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddxrEWm709Y

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 24, 2019, 09:07:14 PM
From FDJ and the Critter Room;

"With great pleasure, I present to you the new & improved Kitten Room."





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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 24, 2019, 09:07:44 PM
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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 24, 2019, 09:10:24 PM
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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on September 24, 2019, 09:20:19 PM
The room looks so sterile without the cat toys and cats.  Bring on the kitties!

I recently bought Kendrick a toy that he ignored instantly.  I took it to Indy with me for the kittens there and they loved it.  I also took a couple of rings from milk jugs and they had fun with those.  Of course, the kittens are about four months old and Kendrick is six years old.  I asked for adult cat toys but I think all cat toys are for kittens, not older cats.  I won't buy more.  Incidentally, the kittens' favorite toy when I was there was a crumpled up piece of light cardboard.  Figures!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 25, 2019, 12:19:33 PM
Just like human babies preferring the gift wrap over the toys! Farrah no longer plays with toys either, unfortunately.

I remember watching an adoption event video where one of the adopters couldn't get over how large FDJ was in person. He's over six feet. He said it's because he's rarely standing, always down at cat/kitten level when he interacts with the cats in the room in videos.

 Its all a matter of perspective. He and Sarah, his girlfriend and operator of another cat video rescue site, have spent time traveling the state in between renovations and posting photos on Facebook.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on September 25, 2019, 12:48:10 PM
Patricia - I'm looking forward to watching FDJ's next litter of kittens.  It will probably be soon, as I think early Spring and early Fall are the seasons when most kittens are born??  I also saw FDJ a number of times on other videos, dealing with fund raising, rescue sites, etc, . . .  and I noticed that he is a big, tall man, and quite good looking!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 25, 2019, 01:10:22 PM
And Sarah, his girlfriend is at least a foot shorter. What is it with tall men and short women? My father was 6'4," and my mother was barely 5'.

He is a computer programmer for IBM which allows him to work at home most days as is his son. He's also an avid photographer and posts his videos and photos on his separate Facebook page.

I miss seeing all the kittens, it's been a long eight months!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on September 25, 2019, 01:22:30 PM
I'm lucky as I did get to see two kittens in indy over the weekend. They are so cute and it was nothing to look at my computer at the side and see these tiny faces peering up at me maybe one on either side.  They're still quite tiny, not yet four months old. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on September 25, 2019, 02:16:42 PM
They sound adorable! I wanted a kitten after Sarah, but when they contacted me so quickly about Farrah, I couldn't say no!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 10, 2019, 04:06:34 PM
FDJ and Sarah Dwyer just got engaged. Since they both have foster setups and Youtube videos, I wonder if and how they'll  consolidate them?



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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on October 10, 2019, 08:01:08 PM
Congratulations to FDJ and Sarah.  It will be interesting to see how they solve the problem of two fosters.  Maybe we'll see both on the computer screen now.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on October 10, 2019, 11:05:19 PM
Happy to see that good news!  We know they're a couple with a lot in common!  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 23, 2019, 01:22:28 PM
Smart cat makes the softest bed;


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpHXDe6jJHg

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on October 23, 2019, 03:11:24 PM
Naturally, I had to watch beyond the end and saw some pretty cute kitten antics, even a couple that Kendrick might go for. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 23, 2019, 03:17:28 PM
I wish Farrah did! She plays with straws or the toy mouse attached to the curtain rods by a long rubber string and not much else or that frequently.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on October 25, 2019, 11:48:22 PM
New news on the cat fostering...

https://www.facebook.com/notes/john-bartlett/fostering-schedule-update/10157213727168787/

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on December 13, 2019, 03:37:23 AM
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I believe many here have cat or dog allowing you to "share"?   ;D
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on December 15, 2019, 07:59:34 AM
https://www.boredpanda.com/bengal-cat-spots-fur-thor/ (https://www.boredpanda.com/bengal-cat-spots-fur-thor/)

This cat is certainly the MOST BEAUTIFUL cat in the world!

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on December 15, 2019, 10:09:19 AM
Some bengals have lovely eyes and coats. However, they are loud and sometimes destructive!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on December 15, 2019, 02:32:48 PM
My half-Bengal is nothing like the one pictured.  He does disappear when there are strangers around, he does not cuddle, and he is not destructive or loud.  He is a good cat.

Mary Ann
 
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Amy on December 16, 2019, 09:32:26 AM
Bubble, I don't think the dogs or maybe even cats understand the word share..tis every man for himself when it comes to getting bed space here.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on December 20, 2019, 01:48:46 PM
5 Ways You're Accidentally Enabling Your Cat's Bad Behavior

"Cats usually only do things that are in their own best interest. While this self-serving attitude often earns them a reputation for being "untrainable", understanding how cats work is exactly how you'll train them. For instance, if you want your cat to stop scratching the side of the couch, you'll need to provide an alternative that'll be irresistible to your cat. She'll stop scratching the couch as long as her need to scratch is met with a better option, like the perfect scratching post. The key is to lay the groundwork that'll allow your cat to decide for herself that her bad behavior isn't benefiting her as much as a good one."

https://tinyurl.com/s3m3tzf







Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on December 27, 2019, 07:24:04 AM
Can you relate?

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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on December 27, 2019, 11:21:18 AM
Love it!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on January 25, 2020, 05:31:32 PM
Here's a sad and troubling news story about two Golden Retrievers, that we saw on our evening news last night.  A local couple left their dogs with a Pet sitting service when they went on vacation for a week.  (rover.com) Apparently, the dogs were sedated/drugged, the entire time the couple were gone.  They returned a day early, and went to get the dogs, and found them in a drugged state.  Stories like this are so infuriating, because you know that the company will not get charged, and will probably open again under a new name.   I haven't seen any follow-up on this story, either on the News channel or in the paper.
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/san-jose-couples-dogs-allegedly-sedated-by-pet-sitters/2219442/
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Mary Ann on January 25, 2020, 05:47:22 PM
Marilyn, how sad.  Not that any pets should be sedated, but goldens are such gentle dogs, it is hard to see why anyone would drug them.  The video showed them to be such lovely dogs.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Amy on January 25, 2020, 06:39:45 PM
Marilyn, that is so sad. I hope they get charged to the hilt. Here in Ontario the rule have changed finally  and now the fines are a lot steeper, not steep enough for me but it is a start. We had a Golden and they are such a passive breed, not a mean bone in their body at least with ours.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on January 25, 2020, 07:02:18 PM
In YouTube news videos from NYC and Chicago, there are stories of dog walkers and pet sitters ripping the owners off, stealing, and selling whatever they can get their hands on while ignoring the dogs completely.

I left my cats once in the mid-eighties while I spent nine days hospitalized for surgery. Even though the proprietors were vetted by Pet Pride, they still were kept in small chicken wire cages with the owners saying they were let out and played with twice daily.

 I was not pleased and would never have one it except I was in the hospital and my sister took them to the pet sitters. They had an hourly and a daily rate but while it seemed expensive at the time, I don't remember the amount.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on February 04, 2020, 06:15:40 PM
From Facebook, FDJ is a foster dad for over 20 years. He is a permanent foster dad of older cats and also fosters pregnant cats and kittens for adoption in western Washington,

"Is it time?"

Mercury went over the Bridge yesterday morning at home, peacefully, using Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, Inc. to assist in his crossing on his favorite heater pad.

One hard question pet owners have to eventually face is asking "Is it time" to let them go. I'd like to talk about that.
There were quite a few comments on yesterday's post about Mercury's last day from people who have made that choice recently and will be soon. I've been through this fairly often over the past couple years. I lost Tabby, Sabby, Kougra, & Myia within a one month period two years ago. Tabby likely had a brain tumor, Sabby had toxicity due to an abscess the vet missed, Kougra from heart & liver failure, Myia from her intestinal track shutting down and now Mercury from kidney failure. Few year prior was Socks from a stroke and Keaira & Sheba from liver failure.

The hardest part about the question is putting your pet before yourself. We all have a selfish aspect to our personality and we don't want to let them go. Stepping aside to make it about your pet and not you isn't easy but it's probably the second best gift you could give them (the best was giving them a loving home). You may not realize it yet if it's your first time but it'll also be the best gift you can give yourself.

Here is something that is very important to understand: Your pet does not fear natural death due to age or illness. They're not afraid to let go. So it is better to help them over a day early so-to-speak than a day late. Another way to explain it is that if you know they aren't going to get better, you don't want to wait until their very last moments when they've ran out of good days just to extend your time with them. Do whatever your comfortable with to extend their time with you as long as there's good days to be had.

People will tell you that you'll know when it's time. The best way I can describe it is that it's when your heart breaks.
One thing that'll help you know when it's time is to keep track of their good days & bad days using whatever metric works best for you. I used a calendar with a 1-10 scale and then starting tracking if his current day was better or worse than the previous day how many days that continued.

When you know it's time, make the appointment - and stick to it. Mercury took a turn for the better just hours before his appointment, getting up several times to eat some more food and he wasn't falling over while walking. Jess & I both were second guessing ourselves (and you will likely do the same) if we were too early but honestly, even a couple days early is still better than even one day too late. Mercury wasn't going to get better. His really good days were almost always followed by several really bad days. I'm sure that after, you will thank yourself for sending them out on a high note. I miss the hell out of Mercury, but I am at peace with how he went.

Everyone grieves differently but if you like to talk about your pets, talk about them. Talk about your favorite memories and if you're there to help your friend through this, just listen even if you heard the story a thousand times before.
Before I end this with my favorite memory of Mercury, I'd like to talk a bit about the medical aspect of euthanasia and knowing this was helpful for me. The typical method used involves two injections. The first one relaxes them and basically puts them in a state of rest - many animals fall into a sleep state here. The second injection is an overdose of anesthesia & it basically turns their brain off. It's not painful, just a sensation of things getting fuzzier and fuzzier (from my own experience with anesthesia), and then nothing. It doesn't force their heart to stop beating, the brain stops sending signals to the heart to beat. This part of the brain is basically on autopilot and it's not something your pet can control - so if it turns off and stops telling the heart to beat, the part of their brain that thinks & is self-aware has already shut down.

My favorite memory of Mercury was way back when he was a kitten, probably 3 or 4 months old. I was laying in bed under the covers and he was sitting next to me in the middle of the bed. I had my knees raised to make "Mount Knee" and was trying to get him to jump up to the top. Several minutes of beckoning and he just sat there, looking. I gave up and the exact moment I dropped my knees, Mercury jumped! But my knees weren't there any more and he sailed gracefully in an arch up & over and right off the edge of the bed out of sight.
Mercury: March 20th, 2003 - February 3rd, 2020
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on February 27, 2020, 12:26:37 PM
https://pin.it/SvpFINj (https://pin.it/SvpFINj)
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Amy on February 27, 2020, 12:45:50 PM
That is a very patient cat to allow being dressed like that. Almost looks as if it enjoyed being in costume.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on February 29, 2020, 05:05:55 AM
Amy, this is for you!

 https://pin.it/a3UqvNk (https://pin.it/a3UqvNk)
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on March 11, 2020, 08:55:11 AM

Another kind of pet...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J184FmCiuLk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J184FmCiuLk)
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 28, 2020, 04:42:04 PM
The Critter Room Returns;  featuring the Acrobatic Fosters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVM7xu8sSd4
FDJ, Foster Dad, John, FMJ New wife, and foster mom Jess; supporting player, son Chris.

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on March 28, 2020, 05:00:02 PM
Super, Patricia. Thanks for posting the link.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 28, 2020, 05:49:49 PM
You're welcome, MarsGal. Below is looking outside, in of the Critter Room window; for all those who may have wondered what they were looking at.


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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Amy on March 28, 2020, 05:51:12 PM
Bubble, I am sorry I didn't see this sooner!! Love the dog run, maybe I should do that for these guys and yes we still have snow, just not enough to do that.
Loved the bear video too and will pass both on.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 28, 2020, 06:44:40 PM
Brookivy3 captures interesting views of the Critter Room Livestreams over the years.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeQLIzkGjX8NdeDa0rZwTA

Here is the Introduction of the newest fosters per her channel;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qceYGx1F1b0&t=215s

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Amy on March 28, 2020, 06:56:59 PM
Patricia, those are well loved kittens!! Keeps him busy just petting them.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on March 28, 2020, 07:32:49 PM
Amy, this is either his 67th or 68th foster litter.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Amy on March 28, 2020, 07:38:26 PM
Oh my gosh!! He has a big heart!! :smitten:
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on April 11, 2020, 04:49:21 AM
Is the room active now? Live Link?
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on April 11, 2020, 04:50:07 AM
Timeline Photos -from Quietude

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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on April 11, 2020, 11:34:14 AM
Yes it's active. The first link is for Brookivy who posts certain parts of the live feed. The second one is for the live feed. The third is a live feed for a Canadian foster with a mother cat who has kittens due at any time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j_TL4W2vis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giH_BIN7XVw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2YJF4Yhp1I
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on April 17, 2020, 12:55:09 PM
It's been nice and relaxing this morning, to sit and  observe the new Critter Room.  I plan to spend more time there today, and get to know the cats a little better.  Sending the link on to my cat loving granddaughter. 
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on April 30, 2020, 10:33:47 AM
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Post by: angelface555 on April 30, 2020, 10:45:02 AM
Bubble, that is hilarious and I can just see it happening!   ::)   
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on April 30, 2020, 10:52:49 AM
In Canada's British Columbia's Tiny Kittens, there is Grace who just had four kittens on 4/21 and Stella who is on Maternity watch. These cats are from the Happy Forest, an area maintained by the Tiny Kittens group who feed, shelter, TNR, and medically provide for the ferals living there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2YJF4Yhp1I   Grace

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_7wiz_lURg   Stella

The ferals of the Happy Forest Colony                     http://www.tinykittens.com/happyforest

 
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on April 30, 2020, 11:04:37 AM
For those with a thing for the canine variety,

A family living with three huskies, and a cat,    https://www.youtube.comresults?search_query=three+huskies+and+a+cat

Another Husky Family,   milperthusky    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrdt0afUIkvx_afZV4CUiHg

Two French Bulldogs,  Isa and Hugo   https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=isa+and+hugo+french+bulldog+

These are the only ones I'm subscribed to other than rescue videos.

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on May 05, 2020, 01:52:13 PM
Puppies Meeting Kittens For The Very First Time Compilation 2018 (BEST FUNNY ANIMAL COMPILATION)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0tNOsj9W_c&t=274s

Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on May 15, 2020, 02:16:27 PM
From British Columbia's Tiny Kittens, Three feral cats from the Happy Forest were rescued. Grace, gray color, had four kittens on 4/21st. Freida, black, had three living black kittens on 5/7th, and Mercy, a six-month-old, tortie brought in for treatment for a broken jaw. All three cats are from the same group and are housed together along with the kittens. Both mothers nurse any of the kittens. This is a live cam.


FireShot Capture 008 - (80) LIVE_ Grace and her newborn kittens! - YouTube - www.youtube.jpg



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2YJF4Yhp1I
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on May 15, 2020, 02:35:27 PM
Mamas and kittens;


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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on May 22, 2020, 07:47:05 PM
While there have been some sporadic reports of house cats testing positive for Coronavirus, note that there is more than one type of Coronavirus. Feline Coronavirus (FCoV) is not the same as COVID-19 though it likewise is highly contagious between cats and it is very common.
Remember though that COVID-19 can be transferred from one person to another via any kind of solid surface which can include animals. Multi-human households should limit pet interactions with someone with COVID-19.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on May 31, 2020, 05:49:45 AM
My cat Tiggy was a regal beauty

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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on June 18, 2020, 07:32:28 AM
https://youtu.be/HaxM0iYh4Y8 (https://youtu.be/HaxM0iYh4Y8)
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on June 18, 2020, 08:47:48 AM
Tiggy is so cute. I didn't realize you have a cat, Bubble.

I've been watching clips from Save A Fox lately. https://www.youtube.com/user/spookelliot
A fox's smile is truly a scary thing.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on June 18, 2020, 09:34:10 AM
Tiggy was 12y when he had to be put to sleep with renal failure. He was a loving cat.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on June 18, 2020, 09:52:17 AM
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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on June 23, 2020, 08:30:14 AM
https://www.facebook.com/479691418861129/videos/vb.479691418861129/2842469035876184/?type=2&theater (https://www.facebook.com/479691418861129/videos/vb.479691418861129/2842469035876184/?type=2&theater)
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on August 30, 2020, 08:15:00 AM
https://youtu.be/ug8Dcz3kyOA (https://youtu.be/ug8Dcz3kyOA)

My cat went to the neighbours to borrow a tiger plush toy :)
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 30, 2020, 12:29:56 PM
Kitten Cam Villagers
August 21 at 10:33 PM  ·


"Another Safety Briefing?"
"Are we going over Exit Procedure again?"
"Aww darn it.  I already know where to go!"

Attention, please.  We are getting word that Exit Procedures will begin soon.  Please finish your beverage, and start pulling in your cords and placentas to their proper position.
And let's take a moment to go over the steps during Exit Procedures.

1. Once the pool starts to drain and walls start closing in, you have limited time to Coil up your Cord and Pack your Placenta Parachute.  Don't dawdle.

2. Find your Exit Buddy.  No kitten is left behind.  Do you have your Exit Buddy?

3. Line up and proceed in proper single file and head for the Cervix Exit. (Not the Service Exit) Try not to push or crowd each other.

4.  Past the Cervix Exit is the Tight Squeeze Tunnel.  It is self explanatory, and will be uncomfortable, but just keep moving towards the light at the end of the tunnel.
 
5.  Just before you emerge, pull the Cord to deploy the Placenta Parachute.  Make sure you Tuck and Roll.  (In the very rare event of a water landing the Placenta may be used as a floatation device)

6. Once you've landed, rip open your protective suit and loudly proclaim your arrival.

7.  Head to the Milkbar for the Celebratory Colostrum. 

8. If you have landed, but your Placenta Parachute gets stuck, do not panic.  It will soon pass and you will be disconnected.

9. There might be the temptation to linger around the Exit after landing.  But unless you have a placenta attached, please keep the area clear.
 
This concludes your briefing on Exit Procedures.  For further questions, please refer to the diagrams on the walls of both uterine horns, or your safety pamphlet in the front pouch of your Amniotic Sac.

Author's Note - Never get tired of having fun with this.  Feel free to share with your friends!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on August 30, 2020, 01:46:19 PM
Patricia - That's a very clever scenario!  I was visualizing the entire exit procedure!  ;D  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on August 30, 2020, 03:02:29 PM
OhhhhhKay, I don't get it. Sorry.

Found out that my new next door neighbor has three cats. Her friend fosters cats for one of the rescue organizations, but she didn't say which. I didn't ask.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: angelface555 on August 30, 2020, 03:37:50 PM
MarsGal, think of the unborn kittens as having a corporate coach for going thru birth.  The coach is prepping them for the big day.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on September 30, 2020, 09:59:14 AM
Axolotl.jpg

Axolotl - an interesting animal

https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/axolotl (https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/axolotl)
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: patricia19 on September 30, 2020, 11:42:11 AM
Wow! What an amazing inaccessible animal with a small population but incredible capabilities.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on October 01, 2020, 07:27:07 AM
Lucy lost a tooth the other day. She is going up to the vet to check out her teeth and gums on the 8th. What with the Corona Virus slowing down appointments and more people discovering the new clinic location, I couldn't get her in much earlier so she is going along with Oscar who is going for his annual.She seems to be eating okay.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on December 28, 2020, 09:37:36 AM
https://youtu.be/Ep3jK1bZrB8 (https://youtu.be/Ep3jK1bZrB8)

Comfort for kittens!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on January 19, 2021, 07:38:52 AM
https://youtu.be/Vt2kTi81u4o

CATS!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Amy on January 19, 2021, 08:19:21 AM
I am wondering if that was Patricia or Shirley's lap the cats were sitting on!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Amy on April 15, 2021, 02:24:28 PM

Trying again...


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Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on July 29, 2021, 10:42:28 AM
https://youtu.be/Zk5bGqOhMHI (https://youtu.be/Zk5bGqOhMHI)

Giving A Hissing Feral Kitten A Bath And This Happens... |
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: patricia19 on July 29, 2021, 11:07:20 AM
That moment that you break through to a cat or kitten is a wonderful feeling!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on July 30, 2021, 02:21:38 AM
water drinking without effort.jpg
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Amy on August 23, 2021, 06:43:16 AM
Bubble, that is one cool cat!!!
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on September 01, 2021, 04:48:49 PM
I didn't know where to post this message, but its a dog story the needs to be told, so maybe this folder is the appropriate place.

Last night we saw on a local news channel, the sad story of the hundreds of American Military Service and Rescue dogs, that have been deliberately left behind in Afghanistan.
It was a shocking sight, to see rows and rows of dogs in crates/cages, in the Kabul airport, that were supposed to be flown to the US, before the last of our servicemen were evacuated.  They weren't, and they won't be. 

Apparently, the orders from our government were to leave them all behind! 
These are dogs that we brought over and used to help and work for our soldiers, and that are trained, friendly dogs, who cannot survive the streets of Kabul.   There are hundreds of other dogs left at the military bases, and many that have already been turned loose.   Middle Easterners/Afghans, do not like or have pets, so they will not be taken in by the remaining families. 

Some are already wandering the streets of Kabul, confused, hungry and scared.  Those that  were left in cages at the airport were to be put on the last plane to leave,  but never were.  Most of the dogs are German Shepherds,  Labrador Retrievers, and Border Collies.  They showed a close-up of a Lab, looking out hopefully from inside his crate, and I just dissolved in tears.  It was a tragic sight.  Inexcusable. 
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: RAMMEL on September 01, 2021, 05:13:20 PM
:(
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: patricia19 on September 01, 2021, 06:41:56 PM
That story has been sent about by right-wing and conservative news and opinion pieces. Today, there was a follow-up story with the facts, telling that 50 dogs were from a company, Kabul Rescues,  that had at times contracted some of the dogs to the US Military. They were not part of the US military services other than contractually at times.

A second piece lambasted the same company for rescuing all the staff and leaving the dogs behind. The company said the staff was its priority.

https://tinyurl.com/6446yt9v
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on September 01, 2021, 07:04:02 PM

Patricia, how do you know that the follow-up story contained "the facts", and that the story and pictures I saw were from a Right Wing group?    Either side can say anything they want to, both giving proof.  I believe the story I saw and heard. You believe whatever you want.   
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: patricia19 on September 01, 2021, 07:33:05 PM
Because the corrected story has been all over the Internet detailing the misinformation from the earlier story, including who is posting it and the corrected version. It's on most of the newscasts.

If you Google it, there are stories on this corrected story posted both from the US and internationally.

I saw the corrected version first, but your post was the first of the misinformation I had seen.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: Marilyne on September 01, 2021, 11:59:49 PM
There was a partial retraction story tonight, on the same San Francisco news channel that showed the dog story last night.  Yes, there are a couple of hundred dogs left in cages at the Kabul airport, and others roaming around Kabul.  The correction is that these dogs left behind, were supplied by American Contractors to the Military,  so weren't actually US Army or Military dogs.  However, they were trained the same way as the Military dogs, as far as bomb detection, rescue, etc., and they worked with our military doing the same things that the dogs belonging to the US Military did.  So those were the dogs pictured in the crates, and on the streets.  so yes, they were abandoned by the American contractors, not the Military.

What will become of them remains to be seen.  The American Humane Society and SPCA are trying to help, but of as of Aug 31, no American planes are allowed to land in Kabul, so that would take a long time to resolve.  However, a British rescue group is hoping to be allowed to fly in, and will take some of the dogs.  Whatever happens, I hope it is soon.  I assume the dogs in the airport in the crates are still there? 

I won't be posting about this story anymore. I hope it resolves in favor of the dogs, but I don't really believe anything I see or hear on the news anymore, left or right, so we may never know the true facts.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: MarsGal on September 02, 2021, 08:16:24 AM
Oh, that is sad. I watched a clip last night about a group of animal shelter people from Britain who were able to get some if not all of their animals out, but were worried about their Afghan staff members left behind. As far as I know, regular military dogs were transported back. Someone was really *itching about the dogs taking up space where they could have been transporting more people. That got my hackles up a bit (as with most of this fiasco of a withdrawal). Those dogs are treated as regular military members and are treated as such, including getting medals for heroic deeds. The dogs and handlers bond so much, that when the dogs are retired, former handlers will endeavor to adopt them. Even if the dogs are separated from them for years, they remember their handlers.

I didn't know there were non-military contract dogs there, but that makes sense. Plenty of rescue operations use dogs to find people trapped in rubble whether by bombing or by earthquake. I am guessing we will be seeing a lot of animal rescue stories up on YouTube soon. However, I do not have high hopes for the many animals left at the airport in cages. You are right, Afghans do not like dogs for some reason; I am not sure about cats. I suspect many will be left in the cages to starve or shot. The Afghan economy, not surprisingly, has tanked big-time, but beyond that, this article states that the Taliban ban Afghans from having pets, so there will be even more animals on the streets to starve or be shot/stoned for target practice.

https://people.com/politics/pentagon-says-military-dogs-not-left-behind-in-afghanistan/


Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on April 22, 2022, 04:07:45 AM
https://www.tiktok.com/@chloetheserval/video/7088064261687119147?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 (https://www.tiktok.com/@chloetheserval/video/7088064261687119147?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1)
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: patricia19 on April 22, 2022, 01:19:40 PM
How interesting! On the one hand, I'm a cat lover, but on the other hand, most purchased wild servals are mated to carefully selected domestic cats to provide a designer cat from at least two generations down. These cats go for thousands while the shelters overflow with cats awaiting new homes.
Title: Re: Pets
Post by: so_P_bubble on June 18, 2022, 03:01:09 AM
black cat logo.jpg