Pewter

PewterWe volunteer at a no-kill rescue shelter. One day a large group of cats and kittens were rescued from a very bad situation. As you can see from the picture I took in the shelter, this sad face made us fall in love with “Pewtie” and take her home. She is the most loving and appreciative cat we have ever adopted!

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Comment by Petal's Auntie
2006-03-28 07:11:21

Pewter is aptly named! What a cutie. And looks very bright and intelligent, not to mention naughty. Thank you for saving Pewter :-)

 
Comment by neen
2006-03-28 07:12:35

What a sweetheart. I love the dark gray tail and silver fur. Bless you for your volunteering and adoption. I’m sure Pewtie repays your kindness with purrs every day. :D

 
Comment by Kim1
2006-03-28 07:12:49

What a gorgeous cat!!!!!!!!!!! You’re awesom for saving this precious baby. I love his name!

Comment by Kim1
2006-03-28 07:18:30

OOps, I mean HER. I have a boy so it’s a habbit to call all animals him.

 
 
Comment by caroline
2006-03-28 07:13:06

Isn’t she a pretty girl! She looks like she’s ready to pounce on something. Rescue cats are wonderful!

 
Comment by Kim1
2006-03-28 07:16:54

I just can’t get over this kitten! I have rescued cats from very bad situations. If they’re adults, there can be issues that they just can’t overcome. With kittens, they can grow up to be the most loving things. It’s like they know that there are good humans out there or they’re able to forget. Bless you and your wonderful shelter and good nature.

 
Comment by danielle
2006-03-28 07:17:25

She is just adorable :) how nice of you to rescue her. She will repay you with all the love she can. Enjoy.

 
Comment by Meowmepurr's Mumma in Washington State
2006-03-28 07:17:32

*PRETTY PEWTER* What a lovely girl, and a sweet expression.
There is a cat named Pewter in the Mrs. Murphy mysteries by Rita Mae Brown. They are quite funny, and usually not very bloody. Mrs. Murphy and Pewter are the cat detectives, who work with the “help” of their Corgi buddy Tee Tucker. Much fun!!

Comment by Kim1
2006-03-28 07:22:18

HI Jan. Are you familiar with “The Cat Who…” series of books by Lilian Jackson Braun? There about a detective who gets help solving all his mysteries from his two siamese cats. They’re clever and entertaining.

Comment by Kim1
2006-03-28 07:25:28

There’s that darn spelling thing again. I’ mean they’re about a detective…! I give up! Can’t spell to save my life lately.

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Comment by Meowmepurr's Mumma in Washington State
2006-03-28 07:29:34

Who could like cats and mysteries and not like Koko and Yumyum? It’s always fun to watch the humans try to figure out WHAT Koko is trying to lead them to (my grammar teacher would not like that construction). With Rita Mae and her co-author Sneaky Pie, the animals talk to each other, so their thinking is a little clearer. Of course, the stupid humans still can’t understand, so they have to be pushed, led or prodded by the four-foot gang.

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Comment by Kim1
2006-03-28 07:35:38

Hooray, you know the Cat Who books. I’m not familiar with the Mrs. Murphy Mysteries but soon will be!

Comment by Meowmepurr's Mumma in Washington State
2006-03-28 07:50:01

You will enjoy them, Kim. They are set in rural Virginia, which makes me homesick. Rita Mae and Sneaky Pie(a shelter cat) live in Charlottesville, one of the most beautiful cities in the country. Each one stands on it’s own, but they are even better if you can read them in order. ENJOY!!

Comment by Kat1
2006-03-28 08:07:00

These aren’t kids books are they? I’m in VA and have friends in Carolina…I’ll think I’ll check them out!

 
 
Comment by Russie's Mom
2006-03-29 06:06:59

What about the Midnight Louie seires. A Cat on a Blue Monday etc.

 
 
 
 
Comment by Casper's Mom
2006-03-28 09:36:43

Ah another fan of Mrs. Murphy’s mysteries. The cat who books are good also, by Lilian Braun.

 
Comment by Boschka
2006-03-28 11:19:51

LOL..long time lurker, forst time poster. All of our cats are rescue cats too..If you like Lillian Jackson Braun The Cat Who series, also try Carole Nelson Douglas’s Midnight Louie series.

Meowmepurr..what part of Wash. State you in ? I went to WSU and lived in Pullman, Walla Walla and Touchet.
Small World.

Boschka

Comment by Meowmepurr's Mumma in Washington State
2006-03-28 19:08:24

Boschka- I live 10 miles north of Camas, about as far from Pullman as you can get, and still be in WA. We are just NE of Portland, OR; at the mouth of the Columbia Gorge. My next door neighbor, former cat sitter and courtesy niece is at WSU, freezing her tailfeathers off!!

I’d forgotten about Midnight Louie, but he’s a hoot, too.

Kat–the Mrs. Murphy books are not kids books, none of these are. The Cat Who are ok for older kids(10+), but the others have some “adult situations”, and the Midnight Louie ones are sometimes a little creepy for kids.

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Comment by Linda-Kiara
2006-03-28 07:25:22

*CUTIE PEWTIE FUZZ*

She is such a cutie pie ;) ! I love her dark tail, that is how my Kiara’s tail looks.

But what about those paws…they look hugh! I wonder how old she is now and what size she grew to. I bet when she runs across the floor, you KNOW it.

 
Comment by PeteRFNY
2006-03-28 07:25:30

What a aweetie. I love looking at the kitties here but sometimes the stories that come with them just breaks my heart. I’m almost glad there are no details about the “bad situation”.

My wife and I have taken in two sweethearts - Hobbes, who is now 5 and Kiki who just turned 2. Both were headed to shelters before we took them in and both are the greatest things ever!

 
Comment by DEE
2006-03-28 07:27:41

HI, EVERYONE. I HATE TO PUT A DAMPER ON THINGS, BUT SINCE WE ARE ALL ANIMAL LOVERS, WE NEED TO BAND TOGETHER TO ABOLISH SOMETHING TRULY HORRIBLE: THE ANNUAL CANADIAN SEAL HUNT STARTED SATURDAY MORNING—–THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES HAS A GREAT WEBSITE TO GET LOTS OF INFORMATION AND TO SEND A FORM LETTER TO CANADA’S PRIME MINISTER TO STOP THIS BARBARIC HUNT. THE WEBSITE IS HSUS.ORG— PLEASE FORWARD THE FORM LETTER TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE. THANKS, EVERYONE.

Comment by Kim1
2006-03-28 07:40:04

Dee, you make a good point. How could asking for people to help in a cause with something we all love, animals, be a damper. You go girl and keep up the reminders! You’re a loyal daily kitten person, people will listen to you.

 
Comment by Riquel
2006-03-28 08:28:00

I went to the site yesterday, and filled out the petition, however it would not let me submit!? I think it is disgusting that that type of hunting is still allowed, and for no apparent reason! And they are killing the babies too! It makes me sick. I am boycotting everything Canadian!

2006-03-28 09:43:29

Hi Everyone! sorry I’ve been gone-very busy weekend. Barely got my own posts done on PD’J. PEWTER LOOKS *JUST* LIKE MY PUNKIE!!! I miss her…

I wanted to add: If anyone wants to sign a petition for the Canadian seals, you can also do so at http://www.thepetitionsite.com it has all kinds of petitions, even ones about helping dogs and cats… I got there through care2.com- which for the most part is for animal lovers, or anyone who has a cause-I’m in a “save the big cats” group, “cat lovers”, “pets in need”-you get the point. I also have my own group called Maine Coon Lovers. It’s fun for meeting people. Anyhow, See Everyone on PD’J and KCotD!

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Comment by DEE
2006-03-28 09:47:44

THANKS FOR ADDING THAT, BAGHEERA!

2006-03-28 10:04:22

no problemo, I’m always up to save the world!!!!

 
 
 
Comment by smiley1
2006-03-29 03:12:56

Please, Riquel, don’t think that all Canadians support the hunt which you mention. I am Canadian and proud of it and your comment on boycotting all things Canadian offended me. We are not all barbarians.

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Comment by danielle
2006-03-29 06:15:05

I wasn’t here yesterday but I can probably speak for a lot of people when I say sorry to have offended you it wasn’t meant to do so. Hope you stay here and don’t stay mad.:)

Comment by Kat1
2006-03-29 07:10:57

See also Rose’s statement. # 10.3.1

 
Comment by smiley1
2006-03-30 03:31:10

Thank you for your supportive words. I love coming to this site and seeing the adorable babies and reading the comments. I am not mad anymore( wasn’t really before) and appreciate your welcoming comments. Solidarity for all kitty lovers everywhere! P.S. I have 2 cats and 1 dog. My kitten is 17 months old but is still very much a kid at heart, the pouncing scampering minx!

 
 
 
 
Comment by Rose
2006-03-28 15:46:32

I was able to email the prime minister, and it was a PLEASURE
to do so! For some reason, I thought they stopped clubbing the baby seals a few years ago. It breaks my heart to find out they are STILL doing it! I have no problem banning all things Canadian. I hope they know we are serious about this!

On a lighter note! Pewter is a living kitty doll! I agree that kitties that have had a “bad situation” as babies ARE able to forget…I mentioned once my Emily was found in a dumpster with 2 littermates at about 1 1/2 weeks old. She was taken care of by the kindest of women, and EXPECTS adoration!
Bless you for taking her in, and enjoy all the purrs and kittyhugs you have coming to you!

Comment by Rose
2006-03-28 15:51:44

LET ME ADD A CAVEAT to my statement about banning “ALL” things Canadian…I DON’T mean Fellow Canadian kitty lovers or their kitties! I love reading comments from folks from all over the globe on this site!

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Comment by evangeline
2006-03-28 18:32:53

Thanks Dee.Great idea to bring attention to the seal hunt..This is the one time that I am ashamed of being Canadian!

Adorable kitty, rescue cats are the best!

 
 
Comment by Katnippia
2006-03-28 07:28:32

Pewter is a very beautiful girl, and a very lucky one at it.

She’s got that kitty shell shock look going on like what is happening here.

Comment by Rosie
2006-03-28 11:48:51

………AHEM……………I don’t see ’shellshock’…….this fuzz is ve-ry focused on her next move…………………………………………..

V for Vendetta FUZZ!

Comment by Kat1
2006-03-28 13:20:22

Was that a good movie, Rosie? I want to see it.

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Comment by Rosie
2006-03-29 01:42:04

….ahem…..don’t get mad-get even!……..fuzzaduzzduzz………………………………

 
Comment by Cynthia
2006-03-29 06:42:26

I did not want to go see the movie but got cornered…and it was great ! You should definitely go…Very entertaining.
Now about what really matters: Pewter is adorable ! You just want to hold that little fuzzy ball!

 
 
 
 
Comment by Kat1
2006-03-28 07:29:03

What a cutie! She actually looks like she smiling to me. She was happy cause she knew she was being taken home.

Has anyone noticed the feet on this pretty girl!? I know they’re close together, but they are big! She’s gonna be a big girl maybe.

Comment by Kim1
2006-03-28 07:37:28

Hi Kat. I think you’re right. Not only does she have big paws, look at her nose. That’s usually a good indication too. I think she’s going to be a big girl indeed.

I love Crickets cheeks!

 
Comment by Bluejay
2006-03-28 09:58:59

Good for her! Big kitty, big HUG!

 
 
Comment by Tawny
2006-03-28 07:35:31

Pewter is very pretty. I bet she has a happy face now.

 
Comment by Riquel
2006-03-28 08:31:30

Pewter is beautiful. Her coloring is amazing. Good for you for giving her such a warm and loving home.
One day, when I win the lottery :-) I will have a giant farm, where all the homeless babies can come and live out the rest of their lives in luxury! :-)
Until then, I will keep making donations, and feeding the strays that I can’t keep.

Comment by Kim1
2006-03-28 10:49:06

You’re so sweet!

 
2006-03-28 11:11:42

That is funny, I have the same dream! I would like to have a seperate area for FIV+ cats, I want to take in disabled kitties, and of course the strays! If we all lived in the same state, I would say lets all play the lotto, but we’re all over the place! My state doesn’t have powerball :(

Comment by Kim1
2006-03-28 11:17:09

Mine either or that is something I would do too. Louisiana has the Powerball so I always have my Mom pick up a ticket for us.

Oscar isn’t disabled but he does have Asthma. It can be hard for him to breath at times but it doesn’t seem to bother him, he just goes on his merry way. I love the underdogs, or should I say undercats.

Rita, glad you’re back. Hope your move is a smooth one.

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Comment by Lisa
2006-03-28 08:33:46

What a gorgeous kitty! I love her color. This site is making me want another kitten sooooo bad!

 
Comment by DEE
2006-03-28 08:37:32

RIQUEL—-SORRY YOU HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE SITE—I HAVEN’T HEARD OF ANYONE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT—-GIVE IT ANOTHER SHOT—-AND, YES THEY PRETTY MUCH ONLY KILL THE BABIES BECAUSE THEY ARE THE ONES WITH THE PURE WHITE FUR TO BE USED IN THE FUR INDUSTRY. IT WOULD BE HYPOCRYTICAL FOR ME TO SAY THAT NO ANIMALS SHOULD EVER BE KILLED FOR ANYTHING—–AFTER ALL, I’M NOT A VEGETARIAN—-BUT THE *WAY* THEY ARE KILLED IS HORRENDOUS—THEY ARE CLUBBED AND SKINNED–USUALLY WHILE STILL ALIVE—-IF THEY *MUST* BE USED FOR FUR, THERE HAS TO BE A MORE HUMANE WAY TO DO THIS! THE MEN WHO ARE DOING THIS ARE CANADIAN FISHERMAN—THEY WOULD NOT BE WITHOUT WORK IT THIS CEASED—THEY DO THIS TO SUPPLEMENT THEIR INCOME—THAT’S WHY WE SHOULD ALL BOYCOTT CANADIAN SEAFOOD PRODUCTS—*HSUS.ORG* HAS A LIST OF PRODUCTS TO AVOID. THANKS AGAIN.

 
Comment by Jeff
2006-03-28 08:49:57

She is a “wide eyed” little beauty!!

 
Comment by Debbie
2006-03-28 09:30:43

Beautiful kitty! Gotta love the rescues.

 
Comment by Karen
2006-03-28 09:41:58

What beautiful fur - I love the colors! She looks scared and I want to hug her. I’m so glad she has a good home now!

 
Comment by Casper's Mom
2006-03-28 09:46:10

What a beautiful kitten. I’m just thankful that there are good endings for the bad situations. Seems like kittens know they have been rescued and turn into loving adults. Like Kim1 said the adults can be a different situation, unfortunetly. Anyhow Thank God for all you resucers. Kind of turns your stomach to know about those beautiful baby seals.

 
2006-03-28 11:14:15

Come see more! *Click on my link*, and submit your pets! Whether they are finned, feathered, furry, or cold-blooded (sorry, couldn’t think of something with “F” for reptiles!), and let everyone see your “family” (now, thats a great F-word!)!!!!

Comment by Rosie
2006-03-28 12:20:56

……………I have a favourite F word………………..

*FUZZY!!!*

2006-03-28 13:58:57

you’re so dirty, Rosie!

::::purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, purrrrrrrrrrrr…::::

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Comment by DEE
2006-03-28 11:22:38

YOU KNOW, WE CHAT ON THIS WEBSITE EVERYDAY, BUT I DON’T THINK WE KNOW HOW MANY PETS EVERYONE HAS…..SO LET’S “INTRODUCE” OUR PETS—-NAMES AND AGES, TOO, PLEASE!

I WAS RAISED ON 6 ACRES IN MICHIGAN ON A “MINI-FARM” WITH DOZENS OF ANIMALS, BUT NOW I ONLY HAVE 3 CATS:

ATTICUS IS ALMOST 2 YRS OLD (NAMED AFTER THE PERFECT GENTLEMAN ATTICUS FINCH THAT GREGORY PECK PLAYED IN TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD)—-HE WAS ABANDONED UNDER A TREE AT MY APARTMENT COMPLEX AT 2 MONTHS OLD DURING HURRICANE CHARLIE IN AUGUST OF 2004—-ACTUALLY SAW THE GUY THROW HIM UNDER THE TREE IN THE POURING RAIN….I ASKED HIM IF IT WAS HIS CAT AND HE SAID HIS MOM WAS REFUSING TO KEEP IT IN THE HOUSE ANYMORE BECAUSE SHE WAS ALLERGIC TO HIM! I ASKED WHY THEY COULDN’T WAIT TO TAKE IT TO THE NO-KILL SHELTER IN THE MORNING, BUT SHE WANTED IT OUT OF THE HOUSE THAT NIGHT! THE CRUELTY! OF COURSE, MY INTENTION WAS TO TAKE HIM TO THE SHELTER IN THE MORNING, BUT AFTER HEARING HIM PURR IN MY EAR LIKE A LITTLE WASHING MACHINE, I FELL IN LOVE WITH HIM OVERNIGHT AND HE’S STILL WITH ME AFTER ALMOST 2 YEARS. AND HE REALLY IS A PERFECT GENTLEMAN!

MY OTHER 2 CATS ARE EMILY, SHE’S 7 MONTHS ( NAMED AFTER EMILY DICKINSON—BECAUSE SHE’S CRAZY, JUST LIKE EMILY DICKINSON–HAHA–) AND GABRIEL, HE’S 8 MONTHS (NAMED AFTER GABRIEL GARCIA MARQUEZ BECAUSE HE HAS SUCH A SENSE OF WONDERMENT) THEY, TOO, WERE ABANDONED 2 MONTHS AGO IN MY NEW APARTMENT COMPLEX!
THEY WERE LOCKED IN A BEDROOM WITH NO FOOD OR LITTER–LEFT TO DIE–AFTER THE OWNERS WERE EVICTED—THEY NEVER CALLED THE LANDLORD TO TELL THEM THEY WERE IN THERE OR CAME BACK FOR THEM—-I DISCOVERED THEM 3 DAYS LATER—-LITTLE TERRIFIED, STARVING KITTENS—AND NOW I’M THEIR NEW MOM, AS WELL! THIS HAS ALL BEEN A GODSEND BECAUSE I PUT MY 19 YEAR OLD CAT, JULIET, WHO I HAD SINCE SHE WAS 3 MONTHS OLD TO SLEEP IN AUGUST…..I STILL MISS HER EVERY DAY…..BUT THESE 3 CRAZY CATS ALMOST FILL THE VOID.

LET’S HERE ABOUT EVERYONE ELSE’S PETS!

Comment by Kat1
2006-03-28 13:37:18

Hey Dee, I have 3 kitties & 1 dog. And I have fostered to be exact 41 cats & kittens. Marley we rescued from the SPCA @ 3 mos. old. He will be 7 next month. He is our mellow laid back kitty. Not very social to my other cats; loves my older son (sleeps w/him at night). Emma was a foster w/a “boo boo” eye. She can only see out of her good eye. We fostered her @ 3 mos. of age and she will be 2 in August. Then there’s Benji (I know, it’s a dog name.). He is the youngest but not the smallest! Also a foster, we got him when he was about 5 wks. old. He had huge feet, and he now weighs more than my Emma. He will be 1 yr. old July 8th. He is the clumsiest (sp?), but probably the most affectionate. He is in love w/our Sammie girl (the dog).

Glad you’re back Bagheera!!

Comment by Dee
2006-03-28 13:58:29

Awwww—bless you for your multiple kitty fostering! Poor dog—-I’ll bet the cats walk all over him (literally??)

(I’m typing in lower case letters since Pete yelled at me–ha ha)

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Comment by Jeff
2006-03-28 13:43:56

I have no pets at this time. It makes hopping on the Harley and taking off for a week at a time much more convienient. But this site has me convinced that once I get finished with rebuilding my house, I am getting another kitty. I have had way too many to list here, and each and every one of them has been special to me!!

Comment by Dee
2006-03-28 14:01:15

Yes, you have to get a cat once your house is finished—-I read once that ” A cat gives a house its soul ” I like that.

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Comment by donna
2006-03-28 14:34:19

Hi Dee, that is so true.
In February, all 3 of our kitties were at the vet for a dental special (teeth cleaning) so were gone from our house for the day. My husband happened to have to go home during the day and he commented how absolutely empty and hollow the house was without its “soul”. He said he can’t imagine *not* having kitties in the house.

BTW, do any of you brush your cat’s teeth? We don’t and I don’t know that any of them would take to it very kindly. Luckily, all of our kitty’s teeth were in OK condition.

Comment by Dee
2006-03-28 14:44:52

Donna—I’ve never brushed my cat’s teeth—I guess I’m an unfit mother!—I only feed them dry food and their teeth are find—-my 19 year old had good teeth, too—before she went to “kitty heaven”…

Comment by Kat1
2006-03-28 15:10:41

I don’t brush my kitties teeth either. Have thought about it, because the vet says the need to have a cleaning. They don’t have bad teeth though. Marley is the only one I forsee having teeth problems. He, I swear I watched him, doesn’t chew his food! He just swallows it whole! Does anyone else’s cat do this? I think of brushing a cat’s teeth in this way: God designed kitties to live from around 16 to 20 yrs. Granted I know and I’m sure others too, know cats who’ve lived longer, but their teeth are made to function for those few yrs. I also know they can still have dental problems, and then you would definately have that fixed, but…that’s the way I see it. Maybe I’m an unfit mom too, Dee. I love my kitties to death and they see a vet regularly, but I don’t brush.

Comment by donna
2006-03-28 17:14:08

We only feed our three kitties dry food too. I think that helps. When I was little and we had cats, they got canned food (disgusting stuff ). My then-special cat, Hobo (yes, he was a stray) eventually had to have 3 of his 4 “canine” teeth removed due to absesses when he got older. I don’t know if that was related to his diet or not. Being young, I didn’t pay attention to that kind of thing.

I’m glad I’m not the only one who doesn’t brush their cats’ teeth.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Comment by Karen S.
2006-03-28 18:08:43

I have a dog and 2 cats. My dog, Sammy is a cocker spaniel mix. He’s 13 now, but pretty spry for a grandpa. My youngest cat, Oreo, keeps Sam on his toes. They wrestle all the time, and Sam is very jealous of every bit of attention given to Oreo. Sometimes I have to pet them at the same time!! Oreo is almost 3 and while he is playful with Sam, he is also the biggest lap cat I’ve ever seen. He will plop himself on your lap, with no regard for your book, newspaper, or computer. If you don’t give into his demands, he purrs loudly and continues to head butt you until you give in. He will not be denied, which, I suppose, is appropriate behavior for the spoiled fuzzy little man that he is. My other cat is named Chick. She was a stray kitten that I fed and she adopted me. She arrived a few months after I had my precious Bear euthanized. (He had cancer.) I managed to trap her and have her spayed and I wanted to bring her in, but my boyfriend didn’t want a cat in the house. In retrospect, I should’ve dumped the guy and brought in the cat. Well, the guy has since been dumped, but Chick won’t come into the house. I’ve tried, but she doesn’t seem happy. I don’t think she wants to give up hunting birds and moles for the the easy life of a house cat. She never strays too far from the back yard–she’s always there when I go out.

Comment by Kim1
2006-03-28 19:05:49

Oh goody, another mole hunter!

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Comment by Dee from Tampa
2006-03-29 05:05:51

This may sound odd, but every time my cat didn’t like a guy I was dating, in almost no time he proved to be a “bad catch”—likewise, she always loved the good guys. Animals really can sense things that we can’t.

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Comment by tara
2006-03-28 11:38:24

she doesn’t look sad…she looks ready to get the heck out of that shelter and become queen of her new home!

 
Comment by Kim1
2006-03-28 11:44:29

HI DEE, I have Oscar, an Orange Tabby. He’s 8 years old. He was one of five in the litter. Over the past 7 years we have fostered four cats and 2 dogs. Oscar gets along very well with all animals, except birds and moles, he loves to hunt those, but prefers to be an only child. He was raised by a dog for the first few months before my husband and I were able to take him. We had a cat named Arthur who died about two years ago of old age. He and Oscar got on very well, Oscar knew Artie was the Alpha male and respected that. Both my husband, oldest son, and Oscar himself has Asthma. Hubby says no more new pets for a while. I say just wait until the kids start begging. He’s a sucker for animals in need!

Nothing dramatic about how we came together, the important thing is that we indeed, did come together. He’s the most loving cat I’ve ever had!

Comment by DEE
2006-03-28 11:47:13

KIM—OSCAR HAS ASTHMA? HOW IS THAT TREATED FOR A CAT? IS IT VERY DANGEROUS?

Comment by Kim1
2006-03-28 12:22:42

There’s not a whole lot you can do. He had an attack about six years ago and was treated with a Bronchio Dilater (SP?). He’s also been on Predisone a few times. That really didn’t make much difference. The Vet finally said that just watching him is the best medicine. His breathing gets really ragged and shallow at times and I just lay him down and give him long, firm strokes down his side to relax him and that’s been the most affective. His breathing slows and he calms down. We’ve only had the one Asthma attack so I consider us lucky. Asthma in animals is more common than we think. I had never heard of it until we had Oscar. We found out that his mother had it too.

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Comment by Rosie
2006-03-28 11:52:23

……………..Pewter looks like a movie star from a bygone era…………………………………………………

*SILVER* *SCREEN* *FUZZ*

 
Comment by PeteRFNY
2006-03-28 12:04:24

Please, no entries in ALL CAPS! I feel like I’m being YELLED AT!

Comment by Rosie
2006-03-28 12:10:28

……………….sorry…………….I just wanted to stress what a saucy fuzz- bucket she is!!!…………………….

2006-03-28 12:33:03

rosie, I don’t think he meant you, he meant DEE

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Comment by DEE
2006-03-28 12:10:50

I’M SORRY ABOUT THAT PETE—REALLY NOT TRYING TO BE RUDE—IT’S JUST THAT WE HAVE TO TYPE IN ALL CAPS AT WORK (YES I’M A SLACKER) AND IT’S WAY EASIER TO SWITCH BACK AND FORTH THIS WAY…

Comment by PeteRFNY
2006-03-29 07:37:09

LOL - gotya! ;-)

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Comment by alice
2006-03-28 12:41:58

I think today’s kitten actually looks adorably insane.
Very sweet.

Comment by Kim1
2006-03-28 12:52:08

I LOVE THAT COMMENT!!! Adorably Insane! That should be the quote of the day! That’s a good way to describe a lot of people I know.

 
 
Comment by Mom
2006-03-28 14:48:55

Hi All:

I’ve had many pets over the years,(I’m 63 after all) LOL

Currently 2 cats, Hagrid and Hermione, littermates 4 years old. One ornery mini Poodle, coal black. Her name is Mitzi.She’s 1 year old. She exercises the cats for me.
I also have 2 domestic geese named Peanut and Squeak. Peanut is 10 years old and Squeak is about 2.

I love all animals and hope I have passed it on to my children and grandchildren. My daughter has 4 rescued Shelties and a rescued cat named Diesel who was found on the highway with a broken nose. She also has a mixed Puppy named Daisy that just showed up at her house one day.

My son has 2 pound upppies a third one just had to be put down for a brain tumor.

Even my 86 year old Mom has a pregnant stray she is currently caring for.

This epistle is long enough.

Comment by Dee
2006-03-28 14:54:51

Mom—I think one of the greatest things we can pass on to our children is the love of animals—-it transcends to a love of all living things—-I LOVE geese! Do they follow you guys around like dogs?

 
Comment by Kat1
2006-03-28 16:59:16

I (& I’m sure others) would love to see a picture of your geese on Bagheera’s website!!! If you have one or can take one, send it on to Bagheera! Pets Du’Jour’s (B.’s site) address is: catsandmusic.blogspot.com

I too love geese. I used to have a pony when I was young and the people next door to where I boarded her had geese. I used to feed them clover that grew next to the fence.

Comment by Dee from Tampa
2006-03-29 04:19:39

Aren’t those childhood pet memories the greatest? They really foster a life-long love of pets.

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Comment by Phyllis Sherer
2006-03-28 15:16:36

Aww, she’s a cutie!! :)

 
Comment by Polly & Helens mom
2006-03-28 15:23:58

I love “the cat who” books—they are really a fun read.

What a beautiful gray fur ball—so sweet–thank you for rescuing her.

We have lots of pets in our house hold

Polly–black & white–from a co worker who could no longer care for her–got her at 6 months and she is now about 2.

Helen–rescued from a no kill shelter –about 8 months now– black & silver tabby with pure white on her too!

Peter and Chesterina–our doves and now their baby bird–I watched Chesterina feeding it this morning–no name yet..

The tank of 4 HUGE goldsish–two orange and two white.
A tank of assorted fish
and of couse the tank with two fire bellied frogs

Not to mention my 10 year old sona adn half the neighborhood boys over all the time!!

I love my zoo!!

Comment by Jennifer
2006-03-28 15:32:13

I love the Cat Who books as well as the Rita Mae Brown books. I love Brown more because her books are more exciting to me. And they’re set in Virginia, where my favorite aunt lives. It’s a beautiful place to visit.

 
Comment by Dee from Tampa
2006-03-29 04:24:54

Allow me to profess my ignorance: What’s a fire-bellied frog?
Aww–I love doves—-that “coo” sound is beautifully haunting…

 
 
Comment by Mom
2006-03-28 16:54:39

The geese follow me around all right. If I dont pay attention they pinch the tush. They are very good watch geese. the cable guy took off running

Comment by Kat1
2006-03-28 17:06:48

She probably won’t see this, but just in case:

Mom- Please read comment #28.2.

 
Comment by Dee from Tampa
2006-03-29 04:06:34

That’s hysterical! I guess you don’t have to worry about solicitors!

 
 
Comment by Lahna
2006-03-28 20:37:35

yay kitty!!! shes gorgouse, theres nothing i can say that hasnt been said lol, thankyou for loving cats!

meows and huggles
xox

Comment by Meowmepurr's Mumma in Washington State
2006-03-28 20:52:38

*Lahna*–I’ve been hoping you’d show up. You were asking about where people are from–but I want to be where you are. I spent 2 wonderful weeks in your beautiful country back in ‘83. Where do you live? I’ll be back, as soon as I get time, money and not too much ‘tude from my husband.

We live in Washington State, just north of Portland, OR.: up a mountain, 10 miles out of town, with a view of Mount Hood and the Mighty Columbia River.

Comment by Dee from Tampa
2006-03-29 04:10:50

OK—-Where is Lahna from?? And Meowmepurr: It sound like you live in a beautiful place yourself!

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Comment by Meowmepurr's Mumma in Washington State
2006-03-29 07:07:01

Dee– Lahna is one of our Aussie cousins, and I LOVE the land “down under”.

Yes, thank you, our little patch is wonderful. It’s trying to be spring here; which means the blackberry hells are putting out leaves(time for the clippers and the chipper), and Flumpy is out huntin’ wabbits!

 
 
 
 
Comment by Edna and Sheri
2006-03-28 21:00:30

What lovely coloring! She is appropriately named. God bless you for rescuing her and bless Pewter for just being who she is. :)

 
Comment by alexa
2006-03-29 03:52:17

look at that wittle face!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
it is soooooooo cool that u found it at a no kill rescue shelter
its ears r so big lov the color combos. sooooo adoribal

 
Comment by Jean
2006-03-29 06:01:19

What a beautiful girl.

And commendations to you for volunteering! Where is this no-kill animal shelter located?

 
Comment by CRAZY CAT LADY
2006-03-29 06:09:44

I have 7 cats, Edgar In A Monster Suit is the oldest (rescued from a mud puddle)Very large and fuzzy. Then came the twins, Cupid and Muffin Beautiful pure white (abandon by their mom and hand fed) Then Tsmucci showed up on our porch after the hurricanes last year, a beautiful long hair siamese-She gave birth to 4 babies under our house, one of which was killed by a stray before I found them. Harry is a Huge black and wht. Grunchie is white with a blk circle on his side, and Meatball is tiny grey stripe with one eye.

Comment by Dee from Tampa
2006-03-29 06:16:44

Wow—you really are a cat lady—-what a kind heart! How did Meatball lose an eye?