I am a grandmother who has 14 cats (6 indoor, 8 outdoor former ferals that live in the barn), 2 dogs, 3 mules and 3 horses. I am involved with the WarmFuzzys organization that works with the TNR of feral cats. I am currently working on building a raccoon-proof feeding station for my outdoor kitties. If it works the way I hope, I will be making more for 5 semi-feral ones that I am feeding for a lady who's health has prevented her from taking care of. I have always loved and had cats (my indoor ones are 19 and 20 years old) and I just got started with the ferals in the past 3 or 4 years. My husband isn't really happy about being married to the "crazy old cat lady"!
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Welcome murlynne!!! You have come to the right place!
We are jam packed with crazy old cat ladies, crazy young cat ladies, crazy cat men!!!Come along and join this comunity!
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(psst it would be cool to have pics of your cats on the webpage catster)
Posted 4 years ago by PipasMumSpain #
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welcome!
Posted 4 years ago by MeezerMama in OK; 10/23 #
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Welcome, Murlynne!!
My boyfriend is already asking me if I'll be one of those cat ladies myself, lol. I love cats and want more than just our one when we get a house of our own hehe.
Posted 4 years ago by NorthernLilly #
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Welcome welcome Murlynne. You don't sound like a crazy cat lady, you sound like a warmhearted cat lover! Hope you hvae a good time here, we're not scary people at all.
Posted 4 years ago by HuddysMama #
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Welcome to our crazy family. If you are a crazy cat lady, then the rest of us are crazy too.
Posted 4 years ago by Bogman, Clark and Andy's mama 2/27 Florida #
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Welcome Murlynne! Bless you for what you do with TNR
Posted 4 years ago by KYKAT 12 23 #
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Thanks to all of you for the welcome! We moved to a small farm (26 acres) in 2002. When I saw the barn, I knew I was going to be able to "grow" my kitty family. We live next to an old junk yard. My first feral came from there - she showed up here and I started putting food out for her. When the others in the junk yard found out, the frenzy started! So - that's how the outdoor kitties came here. I have trapped and fixed all 8 that stay here permanently. I have new visitors frequently and when they keep coming consistently, I start working with them on getting them used to me. Then the good old trap comes out and they get fixed! I'm now branching out and helping others with the ferals that they come in contact with. I'd be a vet but I couldn't stand losing little furbabies! So I'm just trying to help all that I can - and I am sure I'm going to need some good advice and comfort every so often - so I'm glad I found this group!
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Welcome, murlynne, wish I had a handy barn. I know I would have more cats, then. Sigh, meantime, I love the one I have. Her name is Molly and I can't imagine how I ever lived without her.
Posted 4 years ago by paulajeanne #
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Welcome..Murlynne, these TDK people are the greatest!! Enjoy.
Posted 4 years ago by Crazycatman - CA #
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Murlynne, those ferals have much happier and longer lives with you around! TNR is truly a humane way to handle a thorny problem.
Might I suggest leaving the trap within sight (and within easy sniffing distance) of the food station at all times? Just jam the door open with a piece of rebar slid through the bars, or something. That way, the cats are more accustomed to the trap's presence, when it comes time to start baiting it in preparation for trapping.
Posted 4 years ago by anncetera2 #
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Murlynne - welcome, welcome. You are in good company here with like minded souls. I also am the crazy cat lady with 21 indoors and a small colony outside. I am only a grandmother to 5 furry kits that rule my son's home. Wish I had a barn or outbuilding of some sort but live in a mobile home park. Had one cat for 15 years and then life changes put me in this park with established ferals. Started feeding and learning and then doing TNR too. My Zasha is now 18-1/2 years old and is learning to tolerate, but hates, all the newcomers.
If you ever have questions this is the place to ask. There are so many here that work with ferals, rescues and fostering and the information given out is priceless. TDK made me feel like a normal person. Before I found this site I felt scared and alone because I had no idea so many felt the same as me about helping the helpless cats.
Posted 4 years ago by Elene_YorkPA_7/21 #
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Welcome Murlynne-you are in good company here! We all love our kitties.
Kudos to you for the good work that you do.Posted 4 years ago by MaxandCali'sMom #
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Welcome, Murlynne!! This is a wonderful place for advice (cat or human) and where one can find truly wonderful people to chat with.
Posted 4 years ago by SylvesterMiasMomma #
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Welcome murlynne, as others have said you are not a 'crazy cat lady' you are a kind-hearted person who wants to do something for others. I envy your acreage and especially your barn! Hope one day to be in the same position to do that. For now, I just feed some ferals, a lonely heeler dog w/her pups, and my outside patio kitty. Again, welcome this is the best site on the web...thanks Kittenmaster for making this possible ;P >^..^<
Posted 4 years ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #
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Welcome Murlynne to our wonderful, kitty loven' community! Your going to love it here. I'm so glad you posted!
Posted 4 years ago by debsterwiz #
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Welcome to TDK, Murlynne. Have you thought about putting pictures of your cats on Catster.com? It is an easy way for catlovers to show off their furry babies. Once you create a webpage for your cat you can link it to your screen name on TDK. Please click on my name to see my two polydactyl kits, Digit and Furl. :-)
Posted 4 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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Welcome Murlynne! You will find all you need here. Advice, friends, laughs, tips, and total chaos!! Especially on the nightshift. Welcome aboard and have fun looking around! Hugs and purrs, Lynn
Posted 4 years ago by Lynn from PA 6/8 #
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Welcome, Murlynne! Any CNCL (crazy neighborhood cat lady) is a friend of ours. It's great that your indoor elders love you so much, they want to stay with you furever. Thanks for loving the ferals, too!
Posted 4 years ago by Jo in Blairsville #
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Welcome Murlynne. You'll find we are all very purrsonable and definitely a bit crazy too - just check out the Night Shift sometime! I admire your dedication to our furry friends.
Posted 4 years ago by KapitiKats in NZ #
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Hi Murlynne - Crazy Old Cat Lady eh? It's my ambition to become you in about 30 years time!!! Welcome to the great world of TDK.
Posted 4 years ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #
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OK, just checked out your Myspace page - maybe not as much as 30 years... ;-)
Posted 4 years ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #
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Hi Murlynne.
Welcome to TDK. You certainly are in the right place.
I am a grandmother, too - of 7 (my daughter and 2 grandsons and I live together in a manufactured house on 2 acres).We have a family of 3 dogs and 7 cats - some purebred - 2 rescues.
We don't have any ferals here because of the coyotes, hawks and whatever else but I would happily do what you are doing. I've learned a lot about that here at TDK.
Where are you located? If you're around here in the evening, join us on night shift.Posted 4 years ago by artistabobbi TX 1/17 #
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Hi Murlynne,
Welcome to the crazy TDK. were a bit crazy and have a lot of fun. The Food is great no calories, The conversations are intesting and fun (Mostly the night shift, You never know whats gonna happen)
Welcome
Peace
DoriePosted 4 years ago by 3 kits staff dorie #
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Welcome!
Posted 4 years ago by Rubia in CA, 4/28 #
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Welcome Murlynne! So nice to have another crazy cat lady around here!
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