http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ Daily Kitten Chat Forum User Favorites: bellantara en Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:47:40 +0000 http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/5#post-139589 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:28:40 +0000 Catwoman 139589@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Tigerlilly, it seems that you have been doing a few heroic deeds yourself! Kudos to you. What a kind and generous thing you did in transporting mom and babies to CA and also taking on the heartbreaking task of searching shelters while on VACATION! You rock, girl. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/5#post-139450 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:19:18 +0000 Tigerlilly 139450@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>TDK family, I've been out of town for a few days...but if I get this whole story: you are all amazing. I saw the Roxy video with her queen bed and her pink potty and I just cried...I have not read all of the posts , but will when I'm done unpacking and getting the many loads of laundry going, but I gather she is going to her furrever home this weekend. Awesome, well done! Any more help needed? </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/5#post-139304 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:57:49 +0000 GreatDane 139304@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Yay for Roxie! Sounds as if everything is coming together nicely for her. I'm so happy she can go see Dr. Fox with her new Mama and Daddy for support instead of just any shelter person (not that they can't be great, but still...).<br /> Also, by switching her shelter now, she'll just get more stressed out, I think. It's probably a better idea also not to introduce her to too many other animals in two shelters so she has less of a chance of picking up a cold, URI or something.<br /> Saturday is not far away!!! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/5#post-139206 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:15:25 +0000 tinafishfrombirthplaceofElvis 139206@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>At our local humane society here in Tupelo, everyone must be spayed or neutered before being adopted. My man puppy Bleau was barely 5 weeks old and he was neutered. One thing that is done here, the surgery area is tatooed with green ink. That way if the cat/dog is surrendered to the shelter, the workers can determine right away if the animal has been fixed. All of our critters sport green tatoos, boys and girls! I am so glad that Roxy is going to a new home with Terri and John. She appeared to be so upset in her video, it broke my heart. She is in for a great new adventure with a great new family. Y'all are the best! I keep telling my posse' how great the TDK is and how generous everyone is.<br /> Peace,<br /> Tinafish </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/5#post-139156 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:14:39 +0000 Bellantara 139156@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I just called the shelter. If she hasn't been spayed, she will have to be, but there won't be a problem with me getting her Saturday. The shelter will just need proof that it's been done. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/5#post-139149 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:00:17 +0000 Leeny 139149@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Just so that you'll be aware: There's a law in Georgia that all animals adopted from shelters have to be spayed/neutered. If they're old enough for the surgery, it has to be done before they're adopted. If they're not old enough for it, the adopter has to sign a paper guaranteeing that the surgery will be performed. In those cases, a higher adoption fee is charged, part of which is refunded when the adopter brings to the shelter proof that the animal has been altered. Buttercup had not yet been spayed when I adopted her, and I could not take her home until the surgery had been performed. In fact, I had to wait two additional days to take her home because I wanted my own vet to do the procedure. (Penny had just recovered sufficiently from her spay to be placed for adoption; she still had her stitches.)</p> <p>I just wouldn't want this to become a last-minute problem for this kitty. Shouldn't someone at the shelter be able to tell if she's been spayed by checking for a surgical scar? </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/4#post-139133 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:33:54 +0000 Buttercup 139133@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Sounds great Terri and John! I'm so glad you're giving this sweet kitty a home.She's going to be so happy and relieved. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/4#post-139132 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:32:04 +0000 BCAMflorida227 139132@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>OK, everyone, This is our thoughts....</p> <p>Let's leave her where she is until Saturday (it's hard enough to go to the spa, much less without a mommmy or daddy to snuggle with afterwards) and we can have it done here by the wonderful Dr. Fox (let's hear a big whoo hoo for Dr. Fox, who was nominated for National Vet of the Year this year!!!) When she gets here, John and I can take her to visit with Dr. Fox, which would be the ideal thing to do, I think.... </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/4#post-139124 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:17:57 +0000 Catwoman 139124@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>The Humane Society person told me that Roxy was turned in without her vet records. I cannot imagine that all of those belongings were purchased for her but she was not spayed. I'm wondering if it would be best to have Roxy picked up by bellantara on Saturday as we planned. I'm just worried about her having to spend extra days there at the pound with the dogs barking and everything.</p> <p>I don't know if she is microchipped. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/4#post-139109 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:44:59 +0000 MerD 139109@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Is she microchipped? </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/4#post-139107 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:42:33 +0000 Bellantara 139107@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Just so long as we know something before Saturday. :) </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/4#post-139101 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:37:02 +0000 Buttercup 139101@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>When I adopted Abby from the Humane Soc down here,they tested her and gave her the vaccines which was nice but they weren't sure about her needing to get spayed,they told me to bring her back should she go into heat.I did and then they spayed her.So they were flexible. Maybe if you explain the situation they can give you a certificate to get her spayed closer to home(by Terri's vet or the local Humane Soc) because getting spayed then flying would probably be way too stressful. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/4#post-139099 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:29:36 +0000 Rubia in CA, 4/28 139099@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Does the shelter where she currently is have any info on her medical history? As GD says, she may already be up to date with her shots, and perhaps she has already been to the spa? Given all her belongings, it is possible that she was very well looked after - up to the point in time when her owners were forced to give her up. </p> <p>On the other hand, would we be better off having both her safety and availablity ensured by having her transfer to the Humane Society? I guess it is up to Terri. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/4#post-139065 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:02:38 +0000 KYKAT 12 23 139065@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Princess Roxy is one lucky little cat. I hope she is adored by her new brothers. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/4#post-139045 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:53:32 +0000 Bellantara 139045@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I agree. If there's no problem with the airline, I think poor Roxy's had enough stress in Atlanta. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/4#post-139040 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:03:15 +0000 GreatDane 139040@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>While getting Roxy spayed and making sure she gets her shots is nice, I know that if I were adopting her, I would take her to my vet anyway, just because.<br /> Would it save money to have the humane society perform these things rather than the price Terri would pay at her vet's?<br /> Also, might it not be required that she's up-to-date on her shots and all anyway before going on the plane?</p> <p>If there's no money to save and it isn't required for her to fly, maybe Terri ought to take her to the vet she uses. I may be better for Roxy to recover from a trip to the spa with her new Mommy there to take care of her afterwards. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/4#post-139039 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:50:55 +0000 Catwoman 139039@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Bumping this up! I have to go show a few houses this morning, will log back in when I come back. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/4#post-138760 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:16:47 +0000 Catwoman 138760@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Hi all! I just arrived home to an offer from the local Humane Society near that shelter. (I had emailed them before we had someone to get Roxy.) She said that she could get Roxy out, and that for us to adopt Roxy from the Humane Society would be $100, but that includes her spay, testing and vaccines. She says it could all be done before April 3 when she flies out.</p> <p>I hadn't thought about the fact that maybe Roxy should be tested before she meets up with Tiger and Bog? Or maybe Terri would want to bring Roxy to her own vet? </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/4#post-138704 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:57:02 +0000 MadcatwomanintheUK 138704@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Got the email thanks Rubia (I like organised people!!) - and replied already! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/4#post-138694 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:48:33 +0000 Rubia in CA, 4/28 138694@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Hi MCW! I've just sent you an email about arranging our next lunch. </p> <p>I am so excited about this Florida trip! I'm just lucky that I wanted (needed - after all, she IS 91!) to go to San Diego to see my mum again around that time, and was able to nicely combine the two. And then to have the honour of transporting Roxy home from the airport! Whoo hoo! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/4#post-138681 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:28:45 +0000 MadcatwomanintheUK 138681@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I've emailed terri cc you to include you on her reply catherine! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/4#post-138679 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:26:54 +0000 Cats4Cats 138679@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I've kinda lost track of what all is being done to help Roxy, but I'm utterly thrilled about the work of the TDK Bucket Brigade. Roxy must be one of the most beloved kitties in the world now (behind Bob, Milo, Bog and Tiger, of course). </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/4#post-138677 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:25:16 +0000 Cats4Cats 138677@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>MCW, I don't have that information, either. Could you e-mail catkinson at wacotrib.com, please? </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/4#post-138673 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:21:33 +0000 MadcatwomanintheUK 138673@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Rubia, have you any idea just how GREEN with jealousy I am?!! Not only do you get to meet MORE TDKers, but you get to be part of the roxy rescue mission too!!</p> <p>BTW we need a date for an April TDK UK lunch... </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/4#post-138672 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:20:11 +0000 MadcatwomanintheUK 138672@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I've emailed both you and Terri MerD, as my original email didn't have all the info I thought it had! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/4#post-138671 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:17:56 +0000 Rubia in CA, 4/28 138671@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I am so excited about this! I will be meeting CW at the airport in Orlando, so I will be sure to get pictures of both the arrival at the airport and at Roxy's new home! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/4#post-138670 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:13:11 +0000 MerD 138670@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>MCW, could you send me the info on how to donate to the fund? I don't have the info, even though I am on the board. LOL!</p> <p>TDKcookbook AT gmail DOT com </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/4#post-138667 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:06:36 +0000 Moonshadow_NZ 138667@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Shadz has no interest at all in nip, but the cat in Airy's flat lurves it. Airy bought a plant and has to keep it on top of the fridge to keep Kitty away from it. I have a tub of catnip growing outside and I often find someone has slept in it.<br /> All you guys involved in the Roxy move rock. Thank you. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/4#post-138649 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:55:58 +0000 MadcatwomanintheUK 138649@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>That'd be right - Pickle and Button go mad for toys with catnip, Eric's not interested! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/5135/page/4#post-138648 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:53:15 +0000 bcgagnon 138648@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I saw this article on the Stuff on My Cat website.</p> <p><a href="http://www.stuffonmycat.com/index.php?itemid=8284&#38;catid=43" rel="nofollow">http://www.stuffonmycat.com/index.php?itemid=8284&#38;catid=43</a></p> <p>It says that 1 in 3 cats don't react to catnip. </p>