[Felvtalk] Update on Hemy THANK YOU
Dear All Update on my Dilemma and numerous questions.. The little feral cat from my aunt's house is now safely in a large cage on my back deck. Phew! Forgotten Felines lent me the cage and advised that should be her transition place. She's mad as heck and won't look at me and hisses, but lets me clean the litter box, give her food and change the water. But this is only day 2. She seems to be healing from her tail amputation, and her hind leg wound/tumor (they aren't sure). My goal is to let her stay in my yard - not my favorite thing, but can work (birds: beware). I am open to finding her a home if she turns out to be friendly enough. I will Never take her to a shelter or give her away to anyone I don't know and can't check up on. She's had it tough enough already. I call her Hemy (sorta short for Himalayan?). She's half lot of things: she was already spayed; she is at least half Himalayan; she is half feral and half friendly; she has a little clef palate; she is blue-eyed and although looked awful with a damaged tail she is a 9 lb. 6 oz. beauty! If she ever forgives me for causing her this trauma, we may get to be friends! I am considering building a larger enclosure for her, and maybe could use it to give the indoor cats some time outside. And thank you all so much for your help! ~Bonnie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Hemy THANK YOU
I pet sit for a feral cat. She was trapped released the lady re-released her at her new house when she moved. I would have to leave the front door open so she could sneak inside. She now runs up to my car begs to be picked up. Yet the woman still calls her feral, LOL. So Hemy may very well come around. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org From: Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 3:28 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Hemy THANK YOU Poor Hemy must be very upset; but the fact that she’s not lunging at you when you tend to her needs, proves that she’s not a true feral! An outdoor enclosure for your cats and Hemy (separated, and where she could live all the time) would be great – then you wouldn’t have to worry about her safety and the birds! But if she has a cleft palate, how is she managing to eat and survive? Good luck! From:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Bonnie Hogue Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 12:53 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Update on Hemy THANK YOU Importance: High Dear All Update on my “Dilemma” and numerous “questions”…. The little “feral” cat from my aunt’s house is now safely in a large cage on my back deck. Phew! Forgotten Felines lent me the cage and advised that should be her transition place. She’s “mad as heck” and won’t look at me and hisses, but lets me clean the litter box, give her food and change the water. But this is only day 2. She seems to be healing from her tail amputation, and her hind leg wound/tumor (they aren’t sure). My goal is to let her stay in my yard – not my favorite thing, but can work (birds: beware). I am open to finding her a home if she turns out to be friendly enough. I will Never take her to a “shelter” or give her away to anyone I don’t know and can’t check up on. She’s had it tough enough already. I call her Hemy (sorta short for Himalayan?). She’s “half” lot of things: she was already spayed; she is at least half Himalayan; she is half feral and half friendly; she has a little clef palate; she is blue-eyed and although looked awful with a damaged tail she is a 9 lb. 6 oz. beauty! If she ever forgives me for causing her this trauma, we may get to be friends! I am considering building a larger enclosure for her, and maybe could use it to give the indoor cats some time outside. And thank you all so much for your help! ~Bonnie ___ 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] Update on Hemy THANK YOU
Not just the south. Here in the midwest it has been unbearable. That is why my pride stays inside most of the day. They go out early morning and back in within an hour. Lynda Wilson longhornf...@verizon.net wrote: I hope the weather outside is tolerable for her. It's too hot here in the south!! I'm melting, lol! - Original Message - From: Beth To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 2:35 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Hemy THANK YOU I pet sit for a feral cat. She was trapped released the lady re-released her at her new house when she moved. I would have to leave the front door open so she could sneak inside. She now runs up to my car begs to be picked up. Yet the woman still calls her feral, LOL. So Hemy may very well come around. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org -- From: Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 3:28 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Hemy THANK YOU Poor Hemy must be very upset; but the fact that she’s not lunging at you when you tend to her needs, proves that she’s not a true feral! An outdoor enclosure for your cats and Hemy (separated, and where she could live all the time) would be great – then you wouldn’t have to worry about her safety and the birds! But if she has a cleft palate, how is she managing to eat and survive? Good luck! From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Bonnie Hogue Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 12:53 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Update on Hemy THANK YOU Importance: High Dear All Update on my “Dilemma” and numerous “questions”…. The little “feral” cat from my aunt’s house is now safely in a large cage on my back deck. Phew! Forgotten Felines lent me the cage and advised that should be her transition place. She’s “mad as heck” and won’t look at me and hisses, but lets me clean the litter box, give her food and change the water. But this is only day 2. She seems to be healing from her tail amputation, and her hind leg wound/tumor (they aren’t sure). My goal is to let her stay in my yard – not my favorite thing, but can work (birds: beware). I am open to finding her a home if she turns out to be friendly enough. I will Never take her to a “shelter” or give her away to anyone I don’t know and can’t check up on. She’s had it tough enough already. I call her Hemy (sorta short for Himalayan?). She’s “half” lot of things: she was already spayed; she is at least half Himalayan; she is half feral and half friendly; she has a little clef palate; she is blue-eyed and although looked awful with a damaged tail she is a 9 lb. 6 oz. beauty! If she ever forgives me for causing her this trauma, we may get to be friends! I am considering building a larger enclosure for her, and maybe could use it to give the indoor cats some time outside. And thank you all so much for your help! ~Bonnie ___ 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] Update on Hemy THANK YOU
I like the outdoor enclosure idea best! I am owrking on plans for my pride. Thinking about roofing half of it so they could be out when I am gone during the day. Then, if it rained or the sun was very hot, they could find shelter. Also, I could get a solar pump and put in a fountain in a small pool for them. Harley would especially love this! He loves water and comes in the shower with me. He has also watched me and learned how to flush the toilet so he can watch the water spin around. Bonnie Hogue ho...@sonic.net wrote: Dear All Update on my Dilemma and numerous questions.. The little feral cat from my aunt's house is now safely in a large cage on my back deck. Phew! Forgotten Felines lent me the cage and advised that should be her transition place. She's mad as heck and won't look at me and hisses, but lets me clean the litter box, give her food and change the water. But this is only day 2. She seems to be healing from her tail amputation, and her hind leg wound/tumor (they aren't sure). My goal is to let her stay in my yard - not my favorite thing, but can work (birds: beware). I am open to finding her a home if she turns out to be friendly enough. I will Never take her to a shelter or give her away to anyone I don't know and can't check up on. She's had it tough enough already. I call her Hemy (sorta short for Himalayan?). She's half lot of things: she was already spayed; she is at least half Himalayan; she is half feral and half friendly; she has a little clef palate; she is blue-eyed and although looked awful with a damaged tail she is a 9 lb. 6 oz. beauty! If she ever forgives me for causing her this trauma, we may get to be friends! I am considering building a larger enclosure for her, and maybe could use it to give the indoor cats some time outside. And thank you all so much for your help! ~Bonnie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Hemy THANK YOU
Feral is a badge of honor to some of us. These cats are the best and the brightest. They have survived when all the odds were against them. My little guys are ferals and they have lived with me, travel with me, and owned me for over three yearssince they were 8 weeks old and came out of the pine thicket. One feral, the first to own me, lived in our homes for 16 years. He was born feral and died feral. It is almost a very special breed of cat although not a rare one. On Aug 12, 2011, at 2:35 PM, Beth wrote:. I pet sit for a feral cat. She was trapped released the lady re-released her at her new house when she moved. I would have to leave the front door open so she could sneak inside. She now runs up to my car begs to be picked up. Yet the woman still calls her feral, LOL. So Hemy may very well come around. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org From: Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 3:28 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Hemy THANK YOU Poor Hemy must be very upset; but the fact that she’s not lunging at you when you tend to her needs, proves that she’s not a true feral! An outdoor enclosure for your cats and Hemy (separated, and where she could live all the time) would be great – then you wouldn’t have to worry about her safety and the birds! But if she has a cleft palate, how is she managing to eat and survive? Good luck! From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org ] On Behalf Of Bonnie Hogue Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 12:53 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Update on Hemy THANK YOU Importance: High Dear All Update on my “Dilemma” and numerous “questions”…. The little “feral” cat from my aunt’s house is now safely in a large cage on my back deck. Phew! Forgotten Felines lent me the cage and advised that should be her transition place. She’s “mad as heck” and won’t look at me and hisses, but lets me clean the litter box, give her food and change the water. But this is only day 2. She seems to be healing from her tail amputation, and her hind leg wound/tumor (they aren’t sure). My goal is to let her stay in my yard – not my favorite thing, but can work (birds: beware). I am open to finding her a home if she turns out to be friendly enough. I will Never take her to a “shelter” or give her away to anyone I don’t know and can’t check up on. She’s had it tough enough already. I call her Hemy (sorta short for Himalayan?). She’s “half” lot of things: she was already spayed; she is at least half Himalayan; she is half feral and half friendly; she has a little clef palate; she is blue-eyed and although looked awful with a damaged tail she is a 9 lb. 6 oz. beauty! If she ever forgives me for causing her this trauma, we may get to be friends! I am considering building a larger enclosure for her, and maybe could use it to give the indoor cats some time outside. And thank you all so much for your help! ~Bonnie ___ 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] Update on Hemy THANK YOU
That's what we did' one has half a roof, the others have window screening over the wire mesh - cuts down on debris and rain. Another one has a sun umbrella standing over part of it - and guess what...most cats lie in the sun on the hottest of days! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 5:18 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Hemy THANK YOU I like the outdoor enclosure idea best! I am owrking on plans for my pride. Thinking about roofing half of it so they could be out when I am gone during the day. Then, if it rained or the sun was very hot, they could find shelter. Also, I could get a solar pump and put in a fountain in a small pool for them. Harley would especially love this! He loves water and comes in the shower with me. He has also watched me and learned how to flush the toilet so he can watch the water spin around. Bonnie Hogue ho...@sonic.net wrote: Dear All Update on my Dilemma and numerous questions.. The little feral cat from my aunt's house is now safely in a large cage on my back deck. Phew! Forgotten Felines lent me the cage and advised that should be her transition place. She's mad as heck and won't look at me and hisses, but lets me clean the litter box, give her food and change the water. But this is only day 2. She seems to be healing from her tail amputation, and her hind leg wound/tumor (they aren't sure). My goal is to let her stay in my yard - not my favorite thing, but can work (birds: beware). I am open to finding her a home if she turns out to be friendly enough. I will Never take her to a shelter or give her away to anyone I don't know and can't check up on. She's had it tough enough already. I call her Hemy (sorta short for Himalayan?). She's half lot of things: she was already spayed; she is at least half Himalayan; she is half feral and half friendly; she has a little clef palate; she is blue-eyed and although looked awful with a damaged tail she is a 9 lb. 6 oz. beauty! If she ever forgives me for causing her this trauma, we may get to be friends! I am considering building a larger enclosure for her, and maybe could use it to give the indoor cats some time outside. And thank you all so much for your help! ~Bonnie ___ 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] Update on Hemy THANK YOU
I am still trying to figure out that one. Could it be because cats originally comes from the hottest parts of the world. Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: That's what we did' one has half a roof, the others have window screening over the wire mesh - cuts down on debris and rain. Another one has a sun umbrella standing over part of it - and guess what...most cats lie in the sun on the hottest of days! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 5:18 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Hemy THANK YOU I like the outdoor enclosure idea best! I am owrking on plans for my pride. Thinking about roofing half of it so they could be out when I am gone during the day. Then, if it rained or the sun was very hot, they could find shelter. Also, I could get a solar pump and put in a fountain in a small pool for them. Harley would especially love this! He loves water and comes in the shower with me. He has also watched me and learned how to flush the toilet so he can watch the water spin around. Bonnie Hogue ho...@sonic.net wrote: Dear All Update on my Dilemma and numerous questions.. The little feral cat from my aunt's house is now safely in a large cage on my back deck. Phew! Forgotten Felines lent me the cage and advised that should be her transition place. She's mad as heck and won't look at me and hisses, but lets me clean the litter box, give her food and change the water. But this is only day 2. She seems to be healing from her tail amputation, and her hind leg wound/tumor (they aren't sure). My goal is to let her stay in my yard - not my favorite thing, but can work (birds: beware). I am open to finding her a home if she turns out to be friendly enough. I will Never take her to a shelter or give her away to anyone I don't know and can't check up on. She's had it tough enough already. I call her Hemy (sorta short for Himalayan?). She's half lot of things: she was already spayed; she is at least half Himalayan; she is half feral and half friendly; she has a little clef palate; she is blue-eyed and although looked awful with a damaged tail she is a 9 lb. 6 oz. beauty! If she ever forgives me for causing her this trauma, we may get to be friends! I am considering building a larger enclosure for her, and maybe could use it to give the indoor cats some time outside. And thank you all so much for your help! ~Bonnie ___ 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] Update on Hemy THANK YOU
Yea but my theory is where the cats lie is the coolest spot. They somehow find the slightest breeze or the floor is cool or something--but there's a reason why they lie where they do! LOL -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Natalie Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 5:42 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Hemy THANK YOU That's what we did' one has half a roof, the others have window screening over the wire mesh - cuts down on debris and rain. Another one has a sun umbrella standing over part of it - and guess what...most cats lie in the sun on the hottest of days! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 5:18 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Hemy THANK YOU I like the outdoor enclosure idea best! I am owrking on plans for my pride. Thinking about roofing half of it so they could be out when I am gone during the day. Then, if it rained or the sun was very hot, they could find shelter. Also, I could get a solar pump and put in a fountain in a small pool for them. Harley would especially love this! He loves water and comes in the shower with me. He has also watched me and learned how to flush the toilet so he can watch the water spin around. Bonnie Hogue ho...@sonic.net wrote: Dear All Update on my Dilemma and numerous questions.. The little feral cat from my aunt's house is now safely in a large cage on my back deck. Phew! Forgotten Felines lent me the cage and advised that should be her transition place. She's mad as heck and won't look at me and hisses, but lets me clean the litter box, give her food and change the water. But this is only day 2. She seems to be healing from her tail amputation, and her hind leg wound/tumor (they aren't sure). My goal is to let her stay in my yard - not my favorite thing, but can work (birds: beware). I am open to finding her a home if she turns out to be friendly enough. I will Never take her to a shelter or give her away to anyone I don't know and can't check up on. She's had it tough enough already. I call her Hemy (sorta short for Himalayan?). She's half lot of things: she was already spayed; she is at least half Himalayan; she is half feral and half friendly; she has a little clef palate; she is blue-eyed and although looked awful with a damaged tail she is a 9 lb. 6 oz. beauty! If she ever forgives me for causing her this trauma, we may get to be friends! I am considering building a larger enclosure for her, and maybe could use it to give the indoor cats some time outside. And thank you all so much for your help! ~Bonnie ___ 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] Update on Hemy THANK YOU
I used a 12x6x6 foot dog kennel with a topper attached to a bathroom window by ductwork and a pet door. Others have great outdoor areas available but this is fairly quick and, ifthe door is secured with a lock, pretty secure. On Aug 12, 2011, at 4:17 PM, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: I like the outdoor enclosure idea best! I am owrking on plans for my pride. Thinking about roofing half of it so they could be out when I am gone during the day. Then, if it rained or the sun was very hot, they could find shelter. Also, I could get a solar pump and put in a fountain in a small pool for them. Harley would especially love this! He loves water and comes in the shower with me. He has also watched me and learned how to flush the toilet so he can watch the water spin around. Bonnie Hogue ho...@sonic.net wrote: Dear All Update on my Dilemma and numerous questions.. The little feral cat from my aunt's house is now safely in a large cage on my back deck. Phew! Forgotten Felines lent me the cage and advised that should be her transition place. She's mad as heck and won't look at me and hisses, but lets me clean the litter box, give her food and change the water. But this is only day 2. She seems to be healing from her tail amputation, and her hind leg wound/tumor (they aren't sure). My goal is to let her stay in my yard - not my favorite thing, but can work (birds: beware). I am open to finding her a home if she turns out to be friendly enough. I will Never take her to a shelter or give her away to anyone I don't know and can't check up on. She's had it tough enough already. I call her Hemy (sorta short for Himalayan?). She's half lot of things: she was already spayed; she is at least half Himalayan; she is half feral and half friendly; she has a little clef palate; she is blue-eyed and although looked awful with a damaged tail she is a 9 lb. 6 oz. beauty! If she ever forgives me for causing her this trauma, we may get to be friends! I am considering building a larger enclosure for her, and maybe could use it to give the indoor cats some time outside. And thank you all so much for your help! ~Bonnie ___ 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
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On Aug 12, 2011, at 4:25 PM, MaiMaiPG wrote: Feral is a badge of honor to some of us. These cats are the best and the brightest. They have survived when all the odds were against them. My little guys are ferals and they have lived with me, travel with me, and owned me for over three yearssince they were 8 weeks old and came out of the pine thicket. One feral, the first to own me, lived in our homes for 16 years. He was born feral and died feral. It is almost a very special breed of cat although not a rare one. On Aug 12, 2011, at 2:35 PM, Beth wrote:. I pet sit for a feral cat. She was trapped released the lady re-released her at her new house when she moved. I would have to leave the front door open so she could sneak inside. She now runs up to my car begs to be picked up. Yet the woman still calls her feral, LOL. So Hemy may very well come around. Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org From: Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 3:28 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Update on Hemy THANK YOU Poor Hemy must be very upset; but the fact that she’s not lunging at you when you tend to her needs, proves that she’s not a true feral! An outdoor enclosure for your cats and Hemy (separated, and where she could live all the time) would be great – then you wouldn’t have to worry about her safety and the birds! But if she has a cleft palate, how is she managing to eat and survive? Good luck! From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org ] On Behalf Of Bonnie Hogue Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 12:53 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Update on Hemy THANK YOU Importance: High Dear All Update on my “Dilemma” and numerous “questions”…. The little “feral” cat from my aunt’s house is now safely in a large cage on my back deck. Phew! Forgotten Felines lent me the cage and advised that ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org