Boyznme, give Casey a birthday hug from me! I have an 11 year old son also. Fun age, except when it isn't. ;-)
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TDK Cafe 2-22-2008
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How fun Boyz!!! Laser tag, that's awesome, never played but wanted too.
hi and bye Shelley! Hope you feel better and have a safe trip.
Posted 4 years ago by cricketsmama #
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I'll take TigerButt!
And coffee, please!
The Bobster seems to have figured out now that Milo is here to stay, not just visiting for Bob's enjoyment. He seems to be in a bit in a huff. I think he's mad at his Mama. This morning, when I let Milo out of the bathroom, he went looking for Bob, as he always does - forget Mama, she's second, if at all. Bob was in the litterbox and Mi couldn't find him. He was funny, looking all over for his big bro. Finally, when he gave up the search, his Mama was deemed worthy of a visit.
Mi loves his brother, but right now, I'm not sure Bob's loving Milo - OR his Mama! -
Bob will be ok. He's been an 'only' for a long time so he'll come around. *gives extra hugs to Bobsky*
Milo sounds like quite the character.
Posted 4 years ago by HuddysMama #
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CW the weather is difficult to judge this week, we have had rain, it's been cold but today it is warm and sunny. A coat or a good jacket is a good idea though.
Posted 4 years ago by PipasMumSpain #
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*coffee to GD*
Poor Bob...He will be fine, given some time. Give him extra loves..Milo sounds just way to cute for words..He's got a cool big bro he wants to hang out with!Posted 4 years ago by cricketsmama #
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I'm trying to be extra nice to Bobsky, but he doesn't want much to do with me. (I'm not sure he's feeling 100% either - I may take him to the vet Monday to check if he got Milo's cold). Last night, he didn't jump up to suck the blankie when I turned the light out, as he always does. I called him for 5 minutes and then went and got him and put him on the blanket. Then he had quite the blankie-sucking session!
Milo is a little weirdo. When he was living in the bathroom, he was very affectionate when I visited, but now he doesn't have time for me, between playing with Bob and playing with his toys. I guess that's better for Bob, so he doesn't get jealous when I pet Milo.
Can't WAIT to go back to the vet next week for another shot for Milo and have him be tired for a while! Mmmmmmmm, peace...... -
*coffee to Catherine*
I can give you Cricket, she's a soft cuddly kittyGD, Milo sounds so funny. I love his videos! Give Bobsky extra scritches from me. Poor baby, he might have a bit of a cold. I love the way he sucks the blanket.
Posted 4 years ago by cricketsmama #
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LOL at Bob realizing that his new buddy is never going to leave. I have a cousin who adopted two girls from China. When she adopted the 2nd one, the older one was about 3 years old. She was very excited for about a week, but then she got sick of her new sister so she asked my cousin "When are you sending that kid back?" Bob probably feels about the same way right now!
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{{TigerButt jumps into worm hole to go and visit with Milo and Auntie GD (notice the order in which he is visiting?)}}
Posted 4 years ago by Bogman, Clark and Andy's mama 2/27 Florida #
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GD, definitely keep an eye on Bob. It sounds to me as if he might well be coming down sick, especially if he starts exhibiting lack of appetite or thirst. (I wouldn't rule out that he may have caught the URI that Milo had.) I think Bob is mostly excited to have Milo there, actually, from what you've described. But I don't know anyone who seems thrilled with anything when they're feeling sick.
Posted 4 years ago by anncetera2 #
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Hi all...I soooooo need help with my sanity this morning. I had a rough sleepless night & my morning is even worse. The newbies were settling down until I HAD to move them & the cage they're in to a safer room in case they escaped (Please God,don't let them escape). They've reverted back to somewhat feral because of the move(except for Miss Friendly). I'm recieving NO help from man/friend,not even an offer. At this point I'm stressing so bad that I'm considering letting them back outside. None of the rescue sites I've checked with have panned out. They aren't even responding back to me. I honestly think I'm losing the fight to save them & to save my sanity. You guys don't need to respond...I just needed to vent to help me stop crying. Thanks for listening. Your the greatest.
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Gosh Susie, you're having such a hard time and I'm so sorry - if anybody deserves a good situation it's you because you have SUCH a good heart and are such a great person. I'm praying really hard for your situation to get better soon, you deserve it for all the good things you do for our feline friends. Vent anytime, you know we love you. ((Hugs))
Posted 4 years ago by HuddysMama #
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Susie, I'm sorry you are having a rough time. Have you asked man/friend to help you? It is so hard when you don't have the support of a perfectly capable person living in your own home. Have you been calling the rescue sites or e-mailing only? Try following up any e-mails with phone calls and keep calling until you get a human on the line.
If you have to let the newbies back outside, then that is what you have to do. No one will fault you for doing that. Your "inn" is full up and, more importantly, your stress level doesn't need to get any higher.
Please take care of yourself, Susie. {{{hugs}}}
Posted 4 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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Good morning KW, how is mom?
Posted 4 years ago by Bogman, Clark and Andy's mama 2/27 Florida #
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Been thinking a lot about you Susie. You've done a lot of good for these kitties. Don't beat yourself up about about being able to do more.
Is it lunch time yet? I'm apparently going to have to settle for virtual lunch since I'm an idiot and forgot to write a check down that cleared last night. I get paid on Monday, but today I'm broke. Makes me feel like an idiot. I even paid a bill early because I thought I had it. Grr. At least I don't have any unintentionally purple body parts today.
Posted 4 years ago by MeezerMama in OK; 10/23 #
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Hi, Terri. We are expecting to bring Mom home today. She will have her last round of IV antibiotics this morning. I haven't heard anything about the blood culture tests they started on Wednesday, but judging by her alertness, good spirits and appearance, she looks ready to come home to me!
Posted 4 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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Goodness, MM, that is one way to diet! How did you end up with unintentionally purple body parts recently?
Posted 4 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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KW, I'm so glad!!! Please give her a big hug from us and purrs and headbonks from the boys.
Posted 4 years ago by Bogman, Clark and Andy's mama 2/27 Florida #
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I will, Terri. She was thrilled to hear about how many people were praying for her recovery. :-)
Posted 4 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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Susie, if you cannot get any assistance in getting these kitties neutered and returned, then you may have to let them back outside (except perhaps for Miss Friendly). Be sure to call any rescue agencies or individuals on the phone, and keep calling twice a day, morning and afternoon, until you reach a human being (not just an answering machine or a phone tree.)
If you want help from man/friend, you will need to ask for it and be very specific about what you need. If it's funds for additional cat food and litter, let him know how much it would cost. If you need a ride to a spay/neuter clinic and funds for the procedure, detail when you'd need the ride and how much the procedure would cost (per cat). Emphasize how much this would mean to you and the kitties, and how much you'd appreciate the help. Explain that any one of these kitties is just like Cowboy, and needs his help to see any positive change in their situation.
If you cannot get any help from any rescue agencies, a sympathetic veterinarian who will discount rates and allow payments, or other source, you may need to release them back outdoors. I know that's not what you want to do, but if they're extremely stressed from being indoors, they're going to be more susceptible to picking up infections. You might be able to trap them later on, if you're able to habituate them to eating in the trap.
Susie, dear sweet Susie, you can only do the best that you can do. If the best you can do for these kitties is release them back outdoors for now, then that's what you need to do. Stressing yourself so badly over the situation will not help you, nor them.
I want to reiterate that you need to look after yourself first. You're in no position to help the kitties if you don't take care of yourself, first and foremost. You mentioned in another post that you can't leave your current situation until/unless the kitties are taken care of; that's not true. You MUST take care of yourself first, or you'll be in no condition to help any kitties.
As much as you love these wonderful little critters, you cannot rescue all of them, nor keep all of them from harm. You *need* help getting these kitties TNR'd; there is only so much you can do. And then you *need* to assess which ones need to stay with you, which ones are best released back outdoors, and which ones could be adopted by someone else who would love them and care for them just as much as you do.
Sorry if anything I've said seems harsh or cold; I care about you, Susie, and I care about your situation. I want you to be able to continue working to help TNR kitties, but I fear for your own health and well-being.
Posted 4 years ago by anncetera2 #
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KW, I'm so glad to hear about your mom's situation/improvement!
Posted 4 years ago by anncetera2 #
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Thanks, Anncetera! We are all very relieved that she is bouncing back so well. Not bad for 80 years young! :-)
Posted 4 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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I'm so glad for your mom, KW. You must be relieved, as well.
Posted 4 years ago by HuddysMama #
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KW -- such wonderful news on mom
Brandilee -- good to see you posting again.
Susie - yep, what anncetera said. Take care of you! I wish you could rent a van, put all the kitties in it and drive to your sister in Oregon. Remove yourself from the situation. At least - get YOU out. You are most important.
Anncetera - beautifully written. :)Now... I'd love some of those famous potatoes, a couple of eggs scrambled with green chilies and cheddar cheese, and a cup of Chai Tea.. oh, and a kitty to cuddle.
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