Re: [Felvtalk] Finding homes for cats upon death
The sanctuary is CW Rustic Hollow Shelter. Here is the link to their web site. http://www.rustichollowshelter.org/ Here is the link to Carmine's blog. http://rustichollowshelter.blogspot.com/ They are also on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=120675831301272 They have several buildings and have a place for FIV and FeLV+ kitties. Check out their Safety Net program. I have visited this sanctuary and can not say enough good things about it. I sponsor Mr,. Scamper, a CH kitty. I am making them the beneficiary of my life insurance for my cats. I recommend you visit any sanctuary before making plans for your cats. By the way dlgegg, it is really hard to read your posts when you type in all caps. Sharyl --- On Tue, 12/21/10, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: From: dlg...@windstream.net Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Finding homes for cats upon death To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, December 21, 2010, 7:17 PM HELLO LAURIE, THAT HAS BEEN ON MY MIND FOR A LONG TIME NOW AND I HAVE FOUND A RESCUE IN IOWA, CAN'T REMEMBER THE NAME NOW, BUT CAN DIG OUT THE INFORMATION IF YOU WANT IT. HAVE CHECKED THEM OUT AND THEY SEEM RIGHT FOR MY BABIES WHO ARE SPOILED, HAVE THE RUN OF THE HOUSE. I KNOW I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO FIND ANYONE WILLING TO TAKE ON 7 CATS WHOSE AGES RUN FROM 12 TO 1 YEAR. MY VET BILLS THIS LAST YEAR HAVE BEEN RATHER HIGH, BUT I WILL NOT LET THEM SUFFER BECAUSE OF MONEY. JUST HAVE TO TIGHTEN THE BELT AND EAT LESS. THEY HAVE AN OLD FARMHOUSE FULLY FURNISHED AND THE CATS EACH HAVE THEIR OWN CHAIR, COUCH, BED AND A SCREENED IN PORCH TO OBSERVE THE OUTDOORS. THE NAME IS SOMETHING LIKE CEDAR HOLLOW OR CREEK. SOME OF THE OTHERS KNOW ABOUT THEM ALSO. I THINK THEY WERE BUILDING ANOTHER HOUSE FOR THE CATS AND SOMEONE LIVES ON THE PREMISIS TO TAKE CARE OF THEM. I HAVE ALREADY TOLD MY PEOPLE THEY WILL HAVE TO DRIVE THEM THERE, ABOUT 5 HOURS DRIVE. THEY HAVE AGREED. THEY CANNOT TAKE CARE OF THEM AS MARY HAD A STROKE AT AGE 49 THIS YEAR AND WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DEAL WITH ALL THE LITTER BOXES AND FOOD BOWLS. I DON'T KNOW ANYONE WHO WOULD BE WILLING TO TAKE THEM ON AND IT IS A BIT MUCH TO DUMP 7 CATS ON SOMEONE. MY ONLY OTHER ALTERNATIVE IS TO LIVE TO 100 AND THEN WE COULD ALL GO AT THE SAME TIME. COURSE, BY THEN I WOULD HAVE TAKEN IN NEW CATS. CANNOT SAY NO TO STRAYS, DOGS OR CATS. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Finding homes for cats upon death
I do know that each state has it's own laws on the matter, but will bring it up to her. Would she be allowed to join the website in order to do that? --- On Tue, 12/21/10, MaiMaiPG wrote: From: MaiMaiPG Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Finding homes for cats upon death To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, December 21, 2010, 6:10 PM Perhaps you could get her to address the question on line in very general terms of courseone can't practise law where one is not licensed. On Dec 21, 2010, at 4:29 PM, Lorrie wrote: > On 12-21, tamara stickler wrote: > >> I don't know if this helps, but we just had an attorney move into >> the corporate center that I manage, who specializes in pet trusts. >> She is licensed to practice in California and Maryland. ? Would you >> like her contact information? Tamara > > Yes, yes, yes, we are only ten miles from the border of western > Maryland. Maryland is where we shop. > > Lorrie > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Rescue work
On 12-21, Kelley Saveika wrote: > Oh God, not Best Friendsugh... Is there something I should know about Best Friends. If so let me know because I send them money. I know how bad PETA is to cats, but I thought B F was a good organization. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Rescue work
So did I! We really should know to whom we send our money. It is always best to donate to local small groups - they always operate on shoestring budgets and do more than any large group (in my humble estimation)! Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lorrie Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 8:01 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Rescue work On 12-21, Kelley Saveika wrote: > Oh God, not Best Friendsugh... Is there something I should know about Best Friends. If so let me know because I send them money. I know how bad PETA is to cats, but I thought B F was a good organization. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Rescue work
I'd like to hear specifics about any issues with Best Friends. Everyone I know who has ever visited them in person has absolutely loved the place. And I know they do a huge amount of good and take on large projects that most other rescues could not manage. (Like the 800 cat pahrump/FLOCK situation in Nevada. No one else could have taken that on.) --- On Wed, 12/22/10, Natalie wrote: > From: Natalie > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Rescue work > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Wednesday, December 22, 2010, 2:37 PM > So did I! We really should know > to whom we send our money. It is always > best to donate to local small groups - they always operate > on shoestring > budgets and do more than any large group (in my humble > estimation)! Natalie > > -Original Message- > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] > On Behalf Of Lorrie > Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 8:01 AM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Rescue work > > On 12-21, Kelley Saveika wrote: > > > Oh God, not Best Friendsugh... > > Is there something I should know about Best Friends. > If so > let me know because I send them money. > > I know how bad PETA is to cats, but I thought B F was a > good > organization. > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Rescue work
Amen!! On 12/22/2010 2:37 PM, Natalie wrote: So did I! We really should know to whom we send our money. It is always best to donate to local small groups - they always operate on shoestring budgets and do more than any large group (in my humble estimation)! Natalie -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... http://BelindaSauro.com http://HostDesign4U.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Message 6: Finding homes for cats upon death
To Dorlis- Hi from C & W Rustic Hollow Shelter in Nashua, Iowa. We are the sanctuary you contacted. We have over 375 cats in five separate homelike atmosphere..cage free...TV's with Catsitter videos and outdoor environments to watch the 'real bird TV' in a screened in 'catio' for three seasons of the year. There are nine staff to care for the felines daily. and 25 volunteers. We have two new buildings and the newest one is 36'x63' and will have an infirmary for our medical technician and our vet to use when he is on site, a storage bay and of course, cats in the larger areas. And an upper level apartment area for overnight guests and volunteers... we are excited about it. Our website is: www.rustichollowshelter.org there are two YouTube videos of our buildings (most of them) inside and outside on the grounds as well. Carmen and furballs at C & W ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Finding homes for cats upon death
from dlg - okay, i thought maybe it would bea easier that way. Sharyl wrote: > The sanctuary is CW Rustic Hollow Shelter. Here is the link to their web > site. > http://www.rustichollowshelter.org/ > > Here is the link to Carmine's blog. > http://rustichollowshelter.blogspot.com/ > > They are also on Facebook. > http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=120675831301272 > > They have several buildings and have a place for FIV and FeLV+ kitties. > Check out their Safety Net program. I have visited this sanctuary and can > not say enough good things about it. I sponsor Mr,. Scamper, a CH kitty. > I am making them the beneficiary of my life insurance for my cats. > > I recommend you visit any sanctuary before making plans for your cats. > > By the way dlgegg, it is really hard to read your posts when you type in all > caps. > > Sharyl > > --- On Tue, 12/21/10, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: > > > From: dlg...@windstream.net > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Finding homes for cats upon death > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Tuesday, December 21, 2010, 7:17 PM > > > HELLO LAURIE, > THAT HAS BEEN ON MY MIND FOR A LONG TIME NOW AND I HAVE FOUND A RESCUE IN > IOWA, CAN'T REMEMBER THE NAME NOW, BUT CAN DIG OUT THE INFORMATION IF YOU > WANT IT. HAVE CHECKED THEM OUT AND THEY SEEM RIGHT FOR MY BABIES WHO ARE > SPOILED, HAVE THE RUN OF THE HOUSE. I KNOW I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO FIND > ANYONE WILLING TO TAKE ON 7 CATS WHOSE AGES RUN FROM 12 TO 1 YEAR. MY VET > BILLS THIS LAST YEAR HAVE BEEN RATHER HIGH, BUT I WILL NOT LET THEM SUFFER > BECAUSE OF MONEY. JUST HAVE TO TIGHTEN THE BELT AND EAT LESS. THEY HAVE AN > OLD FARMHOUSE FULLY FURNISHED AND THE CATS EACH HAVE THEIR OWN CHAIR, COUCH, > BED AND A SCREENED IN PORCH TO OBSERVE THE OUTDOORS. THE NAME IS SOMETHING > LIKE CEDAR HOLLOW OR CREEK. SOME OF THE OTHERS KNOW ABOUT THEM ALSO. I > THINK THEY WERE BUILDING ANOTHER HOUSE FOR THE CATS AND SOMEONE LIVES ON THE > PREMISIS TO TAKE CARE OF THEM. I HAVE ALREADY TOLD MY PEOPLE THEY WILL HAVE > TO DRIVE THEM THERE, ABOUT 5 HOURS DRIVE. THEY HAVE > AGREED. THEY CANNOT TAKE CARE OF THEM AS MARY HAD A STROKE AT AGE 49 THIS > YEAR AND WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DEAL WITH ALL THE LITTER BOXES AND FOOD BOWLS. > I DON'T KNOW ANYONE WHO WOULD BE WILLING TO TAKE THEM ON AND IT IS A BIT MUCH > TO DUMP 7 CATS ON SOMEONE. MY ONLY OTHER ALTERNATIVE IS TO LIVE TO 100 AND > THEN WE COULD ALL GO AT THE SAME TIME. COURSE, BY THEN I WOULD HAVE TAKEN IN > NEW CATS. CANNOT SAY NO TO STRAYS, DOGS OR CATS. > > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Finding homes for cats upon death
The trust issue is a big thing with 2 of mine. Annie went through a lot when yher owner died. i think the worst of it was not knowing what happened to her owner. she had been an only cat for 4 years, sleeping on the lady's bed, super spoiled. then she was locked up for 3 weeks with someon coming to feed and change her box. then put in a box and brought to the vet's office and then came to my house where she encontered another cat and 2 new people. she spent the first 2 weeks in the basement, sneaking pu at night to eat and drink. Nitnoy showed up with a bloody 4" stump of a tail. took her to the vet for repairs and shots and spaying and then brought her home to 7 other cats. I later found her tail in the yard and discovered it was a raccoon who did it when one showed up on the deck and looked in the window. she went balistic and nearly killed me trying to get away from him. she is still sensitive about her tail and after almost a year allows me to hold her. That is why I think a place like Rustic Hollow would be good for my girls and boy, they have a "home" environment to live in. I am also going to send a letter for each one telling about all their personalities, etc. I am doing the letters now just in case. I am 70 after all. I have also arranged with someone to drive them to Rustic Hollow. Lorrie wrote: > On 12-21, Debbie Bates wrote: > > > > Lorrie, that is something I lay awake at night worrying about > > myself...not only my own cats, but the ferals I have TNR'd and care > > forin July I was hospitalized for almost three weeksthank > > goodness my husband was able to care for them (well, as much as he > > could)but I hesitate to do any more rescue work because I am > > not a spring chicken any more...and who will take them if and when > > I die? Some of my cats came from very bad places and have trust > > issuesmost are not very friendly to strangersand I don't > > make the kind of money where I can provide a lot even IF I could > > find someone I could trust...I'm not sure there is a perfect > > solutionwe just do the best we can. > > I know exactly how you feel All of my 14 cats, with the > exception of 2, are afraid of strangers, which is the case with > most rescued cats or rehabilitated semi-ferals. > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Cats not getting along
Glad I am not the only one with that problem. Homie marked a rocking chair and an oriental carpet. have to reupholster the chair back and when warm weather gets here, take the carpet out on the deck and wash it. Amazing, I can tell which one has just used the box by the smell. As for communicating, Harley climbs up your back when he doesn't get what he wants right away. I wear sweatshirts, he can climb them and not the skin on my back. hHe will also try to catch that thing on the computer screen when I am on line. That gets my attention. Sally Davis wrote: > Daisy started marking when she came in heat. She had an appt for spaying. It > was at a low cost clinic so I could not get an earlier date. That was the > first of many times she peed on my headboard. Nothing like waking up to > that., Oh and yes she has very strong scented pee. It has actually gotten > better, but I cwould recognize her pee amell anywhere. She came form animal > control. I am thinking maybe out of feral cats. Who knows. She also > comunicates differently. She will bat at me or scratch my legs to get my > attention. Usually means she wants outside. Silly cat. Yep I heard that > about 8 cats as well. I have had over eight cats for at least 10 years and > yes my oldest displayed this problem as well. > > Sally > > > > > > > > > Sally(me), Eric (not a cat),Junior(angel), Tiny(angel) Fluffy(soul mate > > angel), Lionel(angel),Speedy, Grey and White, Ittle Bitty, Little > > Black(MIA), Lily, Daisy, Pewter, Junior Junior, Hotdog (newest) Silver, and > > Spike > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Cats not getting along
That just about sums up my house. Natalie wrote: > There is something about that magic number of 8 cats that I've been hearing > about for so longwhen you have 8 cats, one is bound to pee where it > shouldn't! > > -Original Message- > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sally Davis > Sent: Monday, December 20, 2010 12:50 PM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cats not getting along > > Right now there are five cats on my bed and it can be up to 7 maybe even 8. > That is not to say they don't hiss at each other. Once settled they look > like "angel kitties".Mine arrived at different times as well. The hardest > one to adjust is Daisy. She lost her BEST BUD during the feline leukemia > crisis. She has only recently come around. She will never be an affectionate > kitty, but she settled in. She will still mark given the chance, > > Sally > And 10 cats > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org