Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy!
LOL, that's funny! Now all you have to do is teach all of them how to do your laundry =0) - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2011 1:40 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! Diane is right. Homie likes my small laundry hamper. Of course, i has to have a piece of my clothes in it. She barely fits in it and nw that Harley has seen her in it, he has taken over another one. I got sevel small ones for whites, light colored cothes and dark ones. Now I am down to one for everything. MaiMaiPG wrote: Bob gets into his crate when he wants a snack/thinks it is time for food...these are not bad places at all. On Aug 20, 2011, at 8:38 PM, Natalie wrote: > Our little dog jumps into her travel carrier as soon as it > appears.Our > cats get into them as soon as we put them out to take other cats to > the vet > - always the wrong ones are in there > > -Original Message- > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG > Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 8:35 PM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! > > I have my first crate trained dog...he loves his crate and, even > though rarely confined there now, puts himself in it for numerous > reasons. > > Both Copper and Thomas like there travel carriers, putting themselves > in them when they want peace and quiet...or to tell me that it is time > to go home etc. Indoor cats find places under furniture etc when they > want to feel safe. > On Aug 20, 2011, at 6:31 PM, Diane Rosenfeldt wrote: > >> I agree. Bonnie, you should stop thinking like a human (being caged >> is terrible) and start thinking like a cat (I feel safe and cozy in >> this enclosed place that is small enough for me to control). She >> doesn't mind the cage, really! Let her stay there and finish >> acclimating, or take the next step in the other direction and bring >> her inside. ;-) >> >> Diane R. >> >> -Original Message- >> From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org >> ] On Behalf Of Natalie >> Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 2:40 PM >> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! >> >> It's too early to let her go - she needs to get to now you >> better...yes, she would definitely try to go back and could get lost >> forever and something could happen to her! >> >> -Original Message- >> From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org >> ] On Behalf Of Bonnie Hogue >> Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 2:22 PM >> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! >> >> I continue to be amazed by her progress. I can't stand the idea of >> her in that cage for two or three more weeks. I'm torn between >> buying a bigger cage (hard to afford right now) and releasing her >> sooner, say in 3 or 4 more days. I think she might stick around. >> My biggest fear is that she might try to return to my aunt's house, >> about 5 blocks away. >> Im torn. >> >> -Original Message- >> From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org >> ] On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net >> Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 11:16 AM >> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! >> >> I have always said that animals are more honest with us than we are >> with them. >> I am just happy that Hemi found an honest, loving person. I have >> had 3 ferals. It took me an average of 6 - 8 months to gain >> complete trust, but oce tey passed that threshold, there was no >> turning back. They became the biggest lovers, greatest lap sitters >> and demanded to be on the bed at night. Shows what a little love >> can do. >> >> >> Beth wrote: >>> You are right. She is not feral, she just hasn't been loved. I have >>> one inside my house right now who is over 10 years old, never been >>> touched by a human, outside all his life, & felt behind when his >>> caretaker was put in a nursing home. I could not touch him for >>> awhile. Now I can pick him up & he just purrs!~ >> >> Beth >> >> Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org >> >> >> >> >> From: Bonnie Hogue >> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011
Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy!
Diane is right. Homie likes my small laundry hamper. Of course, i has to have a piece of my clothes in it. She barely fits in it and nw that Harley has seen her in it, he has taken over another one. I got sevel small ones for whites, light colored cothes and dark ones. Now I am down to one for everything. MaiMaiPG wrote: > Bob gets into his crate when he wants a snack/thinks it is time for > food...these are not bad places at all. > On Aug 20, 2011, at 8:38 PM, Natalie wrote: > > > Our little dog jumps into her travel carrier as soon as it > > appears.Our > > cats get into them as soon as we put them out to take other cats to > > the vet > > - always the wrong ones are in there > > > > -Original Message- > > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG > > Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 8:35 PM > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! > > > > I have my first crate trained dog...he loves his crate and, even > > though rarely confined there now, puts himself in it for numerous > > reasons. > > > > Both Copper and Thomas like there travel carriers, putting themselves > > in them when they want peace and quiet...or to tell me that it is time > > to go home etc. Indoor cats find places under furniture etc when they > > want to feel safe. > > On Aug 20, 2011, at 6:31 PM, Diane Rosenfeldt wrote: > > > >> I agree. Bonnie, you should stop thinking like a human (being caged > >> is terrible) and start thinking like a cat (I feel safe and cozy in > >> this enclosed place that is small enough for me to control). She > >> doesn't mind the cage, really! Let her stay there and finish > >> acclimating, or take the next step in the other direction and bring > >> her inside. ;-) > >> > >> Diane R. > >> > >> -----Original Message- > >> From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > >> ] On Behalf Of Natalie > >> Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 2:40 PM > >> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! > >> > >> It's too early to let her go - she needs to get to now you > >> better...yes, she would definitely try to go back and could get lost > >> forever and something could happen to her! > >> > >> -Original Message- > >> From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > >> ] On Behalf Of Bonnie Hogue > >> Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 2:22 PM > >> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! > >> > >> I continue to be amazed by her progress. I can't stand the idea of > >> her in that cage for two or three more weeks. I'm torn between > >> buying a bigger cage (hard to afford right now) and releasing her > >> sooner, say in 3 or 4 more days. I think she might stick around. > >> My biggest fear is that she might try to return to my aunt's house, > >> about 5 blocks away. > >> Im torn. > >> > >> -Original Message- > >> From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > >> ] On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net > >> Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 11:16 AM > >> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! > >> > >> I have always said that animals are more honest with us than we are > >> with them. > >> I am just happy that Hemi found an honest, loving person. I have > >> had 3 ferals. It took me an average of 6 - 8 months to gain > >> complete trust, but oce tey passed that threshold, there was no > >> turning back. They became the biggest lovers, greatest lap sitters > >> and demanded to be on the bed at night. Shows what a little love > >> can do. > >> > >> > >> Beth wrote: > >>> You are right. She is not feral, she just hasn't been loved. I have > >>> one inside my house right now who is over 10 years old, never been > >>> touched by a human, outside all his life, & felt behind when his > >>> caretaker was put in a nursing home. I could not touch him for > >>> awhile. Now I can pick him up & he just purrs!~ > >> > >> Beth > >> > >&
Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy!
Bob gets into his crate when he wants a snack/thinks it is time for food...these are not bad places at all. On Aug 20, 2011, at 8:38 PM, Natalie wrote: Our little dog jumps into her travel carrier as soon as it appears.Our cats get into them as soon as we put them out to take other cats to the vet - always the wrong ones are in there -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 8:35 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! I have my first crate trained dog...he loves his crate and, even though rarely confined there now, puts himself in it for numerous reasons. Both Copper and Thomas like there travel carriers, putting themselves in them when they want peace and quiet...or to tell me that it is time to go home etc. Indoor cats find places under furniture etc when they want to feel safe. On Aug 20, 2011, at 6:31 PM, Diane Rosenfeldt wrote: I agree. Bonnie, you should stop thinking like a human (being caged is terrible) and start thinking like a cat (I feel safe and cozy in this enclosed place that is small enough for me to control). She doesn't mind the cage, really! Let her stay there and finish acclimating, or take the next step in the other direction and bring her inside. ;-) Diane R. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org ] On Behalf Of Natalie Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 2:40 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! It's too early to let her go - she needs to get to now you better...yes, she would definitely try to go back and could get lost forever and something could happen to her! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org ] On Behalf Of Bonnie Hogue Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 2:22 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! I continue to be amazed by her progress. I can't stand the idea of her in that cage for two or three more weeks. I'm torn between buying a bigger cage (hard to afford right now) and releasing her sooner, say in 3 or 4 more days. I think she might stick around. My biggest fear is that she might try to return to my aunt's house, about 5 blocks away. Im torn. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org ] On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 11:16 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! I have always said that animals are more honest with us than we are with them. I am just happy that Hemi found an honest, loving person. I have had 3 ferals. It took me an average of 6 - 8 months to gain complete trust, but oce tey passed that threshold, there was no turning back. They became the biggest lovers, greatest lap sitters and demanded to be on the bed at night. Shows what a little love can do. Beth wrote: You are right. She is not feral, she just hasn't been loved. I have one inside my house right now who is over 10 years old, never been touched by a human, outside all his life, & felt behind when his caretaker was put in a nursing home. I could not touch him for awhile. Now I can pick him up & he just purrs!~ Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org From: Bonnie Hogue To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 1:24 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! Today when I fed Hemy (she's in a cage on my back covered deck) she ate while I was there. I spoke to her and reached a finger through the cage to touch her head. No problem. Then, when I came back to clean her litter box, I took a chance and placed my hand on the floor of the cage and remained still. She moved closer, then nudged my hand. I stroked her cheek and she moved her head around in obvious pleasure. I petted her a few moments and she purred. This is a "feral" cat who has, after tail amputation and being moved from her familiar surroundings, been in a cage on my back deck for only Five Days! I'd say she is more afraid and cautious than feral, wouldn't you? I'm keeping her in the cage for now, and will go slowly so she doesn't feel pressured. But what a little sweetheart. It pains me to think of how horribly humans have been to her, yet she is willing to forgive and perhaps trust again. Bless her! ~Bonnie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemi
Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy!
Our little dog jumps into her travel carrier as soon as it appears.Our cats get into them as soon as we put them out to take other cats to the vet - always the wrong ones are in there -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 8:35 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! I have my first crate trained dog...he loves his crate and, even though rarely confined there now, puts himself in it for numerous reasons. Both Copper and Thomas like there travel carriers, putting themselves in them when they want peace and quiet...or to tell me that it is time to go home etc. Indoor cats find places under furniture etc when they want to feel safe. On Aug 20, 2011, at 6:31 PM, Diane Rosenfeldt wrote: > I agree. Bonnie, you should stop thinking like a human (being caged > is terrible) and start thinking like a cat (I feel safe and cozy in > this enclosed place that is small enough for me to control). She > doesn't mind the cage, really! Let her stay there and finish > acclimating, or take the next step in the other direction and bring > her inside. ;-) > > Diane R. > > -Original Message- > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > ] On Behalf Of Natalie > Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 2:40 PM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! > > It's too early to let her go - she needs to get to now you > better...yes, she would definitely try to go back and could get lost > forever and something could happen to her! > > -Original Message- > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > ] On Behalf Of Bonnie Hogue > Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 2:22 PM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! > > I continue to be amazed by her progress. I can't stand the idea of > her in that cage for two or three more weeks. I'm torn between > buying a bigger cage (hard to afford right now) and releasing her > sooner, say in 3 or 4 more days. I think she might stick around. > My biggest fear is that she might try to return to my aunt's house, > about 5 blocks away. > Im torn. > > -Original Message- > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > ] On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net > Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 11:16 AM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! > > I have always said that animals are more honest with us than we are > with them. > I am just happy that Hemi found an honest, loving person. I have > had 3 ferals. It took me an average of 6 - 8 months to gain > complete trust, but oce tey passed that threshold, there was no > turning back. They became the biggest lovers, greatest lap sitters > and demanded to be on the bed at night. Shows what a little love > can do. > > > Beth wrote: >> You are right. She is not feral, she just hasn't been loved. I have >> one inside my house right now who is over 10 years old, never been >> touched by a human, outside all his life, & felt behind when his >> caretaker was put in a nursing home. I could not touch him for >> awhile. Now I can pick him up & he just purrs!~ > > Beth > > Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org > > > > > From: Bonnie Hogue > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 1:24 PM > Subject: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! > > > Today when I fed Hemy (she's in a cage on my back covered deck) she > ate while I was there. I spoke to her and reached a finger through > the cage to touch her head. No problem. Then, when I came back to > clean her litter box, I took a chance and placed my hand on the > floor of the cage and remained still. She moved closer, then nudged > my hand. I stroked her cheek and she moved her head around in > obvious pleasure. I petted her a few moments and she purred. This > is a "feral" cat who has, after tail amputation and being moved from > her familiar surroundings, been in a cage on my back deck for only > Five Days! > I'd say she is more afraid and cautious than feral, wouldn't you? > I'm keeping her in the cage for now, and will go slowly so she > doesn't feel pressured. But what a little sweetheart. It pains me > to think of how horribly humans have been to her, yet she is willing
Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy!
I have my first crate trained dog...he loves his crate and, even though rarely confined there now, puts himself in it for numerous reasons. Both Copper and Thomas like there travel carriers, putting themselves in them when they want peace and quiet...or to tell me that it is time to go home etc. Indoor cats find places under furniture etc when they want to feel safe. On Aug 20, 2011, at 6:31 PM, Diane Rosenfeldt wrote: I agree. Bonnie, you should stop thinking like a human (being caged is terrible) and start thinking like a cat (I feel safe and cozy in this enclosed place that is small enough for me to control). She doesn't mind the cage, really! Let her stay there and finish acclimating, or take the next step in the other direction and bring her inside. ;-) Diane R. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org ] On Behalf Of Natalie Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 2:40 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! It's too early to let her go - she needs to get to now you better...yes, she would definitely try to go back and could get lost forever and something could happen to her! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org ] On Behalf Of Bonnie Hogue Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 2:22 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! I continue to be amazed by her progress. I can't stand the idea of her in that cage for two or three more weeks. I'm torn between buying a bigger cage (hard to afford right now) and releasing her sooner, say in 3 or 4 more days. I think she might stick around. My biggest fear is that she might try to return to my aunt's house, about 5 blocks away. Im torn. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org ] On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 11:16 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! I have always said that animals are more honest with us than we are with them. I am just happy that Hemi found an honest, loving person. I have had 3 ferals. It took me an average of 6 - 8 months to gain complete trust, but oce tey passed that threshold, there was no turning back. They became the biggest lovers, greatest lap sitters and demanded to be on the bed at night. Shows what a little love can do. Beth wrote: You are right. She is not feral, she just hasn't been loved. I have one inside my house right now who is over 10 years old, never been touched by a human, outside all his life, & felt behind when his caretaker was put in a nursing home. I could not touch him for awhile. Now I can pick him up & he just purrs!~ Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org From: Bonnie Hogue To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 1:24 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! Today when I fed Hemy (she’s in a cage on my back covered deck) she ate while I was there. I spoke to her and reached a finger through the cage to touch her head. No problem. Then, when I came back to clean her litter box, I took a chance and placed my hand on the floor of the cage and remained still. She moved closer, then nudged my hand. I stroked her cheek and she moved her head around in obvious pleasure. I petted her a few moments and she purred. This is a “feral” cat who has, after tail amputation and being moved from her familiar surroundings, been in a cage on my back deck for only Five Days! I’d say she is more afraid and cautious than feral, wouldn’t you? I’m keeping her in the cage for now, and will go slowly so she doesn’t feel pressured. But what a little sweetheart. It pains me to think of how horribly humans have been to her, yet she is willing to forgive and perhaps trust again. Bless her! ~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 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/m
Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy!
I agree. Bonnie, you should stop thinking like a human (being caged is terrible) and start thinking like a cat (I feel safe and cozy in this enclosed place that is small enough for me to control). She doesn't mind the cage, really! Let her stay there and finish acclimating, or take the next step in the other direction and bring her inside. ;-) Diane R. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Natalie Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 2:40 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! It's too early to let her go - she needs to get to now you better...yes, she would definitely try to go back and could get lost forever and something could happen to her! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Bonnie Hogue Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 2:22 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! I continue to be amazed by her progress. I can't stand the idea of her in that cage for two or three more weeks. I'm torn between buying a bigger cage (hard to afford right now) and releasing her sooner, say in 3 or 4 more days. I think she might stick around. My biggest fear is that she might try to return to my aunt's house, about 5 blocks away. Im torn. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 11:16 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! I have always said that animals are more honest with us than we are with them. I am just happy that Hemi found an honest, loving person. I have had 3 ferals. It took me an average of 6 - 8 months to gain complete trust, but oce tey passed that threshold, there was no turning back. They became the biggest lovers, greatest lap sitters and demanded to be on the bed at night. Shows what a little love can do. Beth wrote: > You are right. She is not feral, she just hasn't been loved. I have > one inside my house right now who is over 10 years old, never been > touched by a human, outside all his life, & felt behind when his > caretaker was put in a nursing home. I could not touch him for > awhile. Now I can pick him up & he just purrs!~ Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org From: Bonnie Hogue To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 1:24 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! Today when I fed Hemy (she’s in a cage on my back covered deck) she ate while I was there. I spoke to her and reached a finger through the cage to touch her head. No problem. Then, when I came back to clean her litter box, I took a chance and placed my hand on the floor of the cage and remained still. She moved closer, then nudged my hand. I stroked her cheek and she moved her head around in obvious pleasure. I petted her a few moments and she purred. This is a “feral” cat who has, after tail amputation and being moved from her familiar surroundings, been in a cage on my back deck for only Five Days! I’d say she is more afraid and cautious than feral, wouldn’t you? I’m keeping her in the cage for now, and will go slowly so she doesn’t feel pressured. But what a little sweetheart. It pains me to think of how horribly humans have been to her, yet she is willing to forgive and perhaps trust again. Bless her! ~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 ___ 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] First Petting of Hemy!
It's too early to let her go - she needs to get to now you better...yes, she would definitely try to go back and could get lost forever and something could happen to her! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Bonnie Hogue Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 2:22 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! I continue to be amazed by her progress. I can't stand the idea of her in that cage for two or three more weeks. I'm torn between buying a bigger cage (hard to afford right now) and releasing her sooner, say in 3 or 4 more days. I think she might stick around. My biggest fear is that she might try to return to my aunt's house, about 5 blocks away. Im torn. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 11:16 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! I have always said that animals are more honest with us than we are with them. I am just happy that Hemi found an honest, loving person. I have had 3 ferals. It took me an average of 6 - 8 months to gain complete trust, but oce tey passed that threshold, there was no turning back. They became the biggest lovers, greatest lap sitters and demanded to be on the bed at night. Shows what a little love can do. Beth wrote: > You are right. She is not feral, she just hasn't been loved. I have > one inside my house right now who is over 10 years old, never been > touched by a human, outside all his life, & felt behind when his > caretaker was put in a nursing home. I could not touch him for > awhile. Now I can pick him up & he just purrs!~ Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org From: Bonnie Hogue To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 1:24 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! Today when I fed Hemy (she’s in a cage on my back covered deck) she ate while I was there. I spoke to her and reached a finger through the cage to touch her head. No problem. Then, when I came back to clean her litter box, I took a chance and placed my hand on the floor of the cage and remained still. She moved closer, then nudged my hand. I stroked her cheek and she moved her head around in obvious pleasure. I petted her a few moments and she purred. This is a “feral” cat who has, after tail amputation and being moved from her familiar surroundings, been in a cage on my back deck for only Five Days! I’d say she is more afraid and cautious than feral, wouldn’t you? I’m keeping her in the cage for now, and will go slowly so she doesn’t feel pressured. But what a little sweetheart. It pains me to think of how horribly humans have been to her, yet she is willing to forgive and perhaps trust again. Bless her! ~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 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy!
She might surprise you and stick around your house. Where is she getting shelter, food and most of all love? Bringing her inside might be easier than you think. She has already accepted you and learned to trust you. She might like being inside with soft furniture to sleep on and may even want lap time. Only thing, once she is inside, she will stay, you won't be able to let her go. Bonnie Hogue wrote: > I continue to be amazed by her progress. I can't stand the idea of her in > that cage for two or three more weeks. I'm torn between buying a bigger cage > (hard to afford right now) and releasing her sooner, say in 3 or 4 more days. > I think she might stick around. My biggest fear is that she might try to > return to my aunt's house, about 5 blocks away. Im torn. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 11:16 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! I have always said that animals are more honest with us than we are with them. I am just happy that Hemi found an honest, loving person. I have had 3 ferals. It took me an average of 6 - 8 months to gain complete trust, but oce tey passed that threshold, there was no turning back. They became the biggest lovers, greatest lap sitters and demanded to be on the bed at night. Shows what a little love can do. Beth wrote: > You are right. She is not feral, she just hasn't been loved. I have > one inside my house right now who is over 10 years old, never been > touched by a human, outside all his life, & felt behind when his > caretaker was put in a nursing home. I could not touch him for > awhile. Now I can pick him up & he just purrs!~ Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org From: Bonnie Hogue To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 1:24 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! Today when I fed Hemy (she’s in a cage on my back covered deck) she ate while I was there. I spoke to her and reached a finger through the cage to touch her head. No problem. Then, when I came back to clean her litter box, I took a chance and placed my hand on the floor of the cage and remained still. She moved closer, then nudged my hand. I stroked her cheek and she moved her head around in obvious pleasure. I petted her a few moments and she purred. This is a “feral” cat who has, after tail amputation and being moved from her familiar surroundings, been in a cage on my back deck for only Five Days! I’d say she is more afraid and cautious than feral, wouldn’t you? I’m keeping her in the cage for now, and will go slowly so she doesn’t feel pressured. But what a little sweetheart. It pains me to think of how horribly humans have been to her, yet she is willing to forgive and perhaps trust again. Bless her! ~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 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy!
Can you keep her in the house? She might like that. On Aug 20, 2011, at 1:21 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote: I continue to be amazed by her progress. I can't stand the idea of her in that cage for two or three more weeks. I'm torn between buying a bigger cage (hard to afford right now) and releasing her sooner, say in 3 or 4 more days. I think she might stick around. My biggest fear is that she might try to return to my aunt's house, about 5 blocks away. Im torn. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org ] On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 11:16 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! I have always said that animals are more honest with us than we are with them. I am just happy that Hemi found an honest, loving person. I have had 3 ferals. It took me an average of 6 - 8 months to gain complete trust, but oce tey passed that threshold, there was no turning back. They became the biggest lovers, greatest lap sitters and demanded to be on the bed at night. Shows what a little love can do. Beth wrote: You are right. She is not feral, she just hasn't been loved. I have one inside my house right now who is over 10 years old, never been touched by a human, outside all his life, & felt behind when his caretaker was put in a nursing home. I could not touch him for awhile. Now I can pick him up & he just purrs!~ Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org From: Bonnie Hogue To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 1:24 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! Today when I fed Hemy (she’s in a cage on my back covered deck) she ate while I was there. I spoke to her and reached a finger through the cage to touch her head. No problem. Then, when I came back to clean her litter box, I took a chance and placed my hand on the floor of the cage and remained still. She moved closer, then nudged my hand. I stroked her cheek and she moved her head around in obvious pleasure. I petted her a few moments and she purred. This is a “feral” cat who has, after tail amputation and being moved from her familiar surroundings, been in a cage on my back deck for only Five Days! I’d say she is more afraid and cautious than feral, wouldn’t you? I’m keeping her in the cage for now, and will go slowly so she doesn’t feel pressured. But what a little sweetheart. It pains me to think of how horribly humans have been to her, yet she is willing to forgive and perhaps trust again. Bless her! ~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 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy!
I continue to be amazed by her progress. I can't stand the idea of her in that cage for two or three more weeks. I'm torn between buying a bigger cage (hard to afford right now) and releasing her sooner, say in 3 or 4 more days. I think she might stick around. My biggest fear is that she might try to return to my aunt's house, about 5 blocks away. Im torn. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of dlg...@windstream.net Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 11:16 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! I have always said that animals are more honest with us than we are with them. I am just happy that Hemi found an honest, loving person. I have had 3 ferals. It took me an average of 6 - 8 months to gain complete trust, but oce tey passed that threshold, there was no turning back. They became the biggest lovers, greatest lap sitters and demanded to be on the bed at night. Shows what a little love can do. Beth wrote: > You are right. She is not feral, she just hasn't been loved. I have > one inside my house right now who is over 10 years old, never been > touched by a human, outside all his life, & felt behind when his > caretaker was put in a nursing home. I could not touch him for > awhile. Now I can pick him up & he just purrs!~ Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org From: Bonnie Hogue To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 1:24 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! Today when I fed Hemy (she’s in a cage on my back covered deck) she ate while I was there. I spoke to her and reached a finger through the cage to touch her head. No problem. Then, when I came back to clean her litter box, I took a chance and placed my hand on the floor of the cage and remained still. She moved closer, then nudged my hand. I stroked her cheek and she moved her head around in obvious pleasure. I petted her a few moments and she purred. This is a “feral” cat who has, after tail amputation and being moved from her familiar surroundings, been in a cage on my back deck for only Five Days! I’d say she is more afraid and cautious than feral, wouldn’t you? I’m keeping her in the cage for now, and will go slowly so she doesn’t feel pressured. But what a little sweetheart. It pains me to think of how horribly humans have been to her, yet she is willing to forgive and perhaps trust again. Bless her! ~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] First Petting of Hemy!
Usually, I do't remain the bad guy forever. They cannot stnd to be the only one who does not get lap time. Natalie wrote: > Unfortunately, I'm the "bad guy" because I have to medicate him with three > different meds and give him sub-q fluids daily - his skin is very tough and > I hate doing it to him - other cats have such soft skin that the needles > just glide right in.not Eliot's! > > > > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Edna Taylor > Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 2:43 PM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! > > > > What a cute name :) Sorry to hear he is so sick :( > > > _ > > Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:51:15 -0400 > From: at...@optonline.net > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! > > Eliot Spitty, who was supposed to have been FeLV+ (that's why I joined this > group), was trapped outside of our house, and we assumed he was feral. Now, > that we know he's not FeLV+ (also thanks to this group), but has serious > renal failure, he is the sweetest cat. Uses his nose to bump our faces, and > purrs the quietest purr all the time. > > > > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Edna Taylor > Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 1:31 PM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! > > > > Oh she is not feral at all, she is simply a sweet kitty whose previous > owners failed her. Sounds like she would be a great inside only kitty :) > > We thought SuzieQ was feral until she started letting us pet her and when > Charlie (the other backyard feral) went missing about three weeks ago, we > brought SuzieQ inside and she is quite happy to be living the good life in > our guest bedroom. She will soon be let out into the main part of the house > to meet the rest of our Nuisance. We have taken our "goodwill ambassador" > kitties in to meet her already and they have all gotten along really well. > By following my Cat Intro 101 instructions (I can email for anyone that > wants a copy) you can introduce MANY kitties into your existing kitty/dog > household. > > Thanks for saving Hemy. > > Edna > > > _ > > From: ho...@sonic.net > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:24:04 -0700 > Subject: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! > > Today when I fed Hemy (she's in a cage on my back covered deck) she ate > while I was there. I spoke to her and reached a finger through the cage to > touch her head. No problem. Then, when I came back to clean her litter > box, I took a chance and placed my hand on the floor of the cage and > remained still. She moved closer, then nudged my hand. I stroked her cheek > and she moved her head around in obvious pleasure. I petted her a few > moments and she purred. > > This is a "feral" cat who has, after tail amputation and being moved from > her familiar surroundings, been in a cage on my back deck for only Five > Days! > > I'd say she is more afraid and cautious than feral, wouldn't you? > > I'm keeping her in the cage for now, and will go slowly so she doesn't feel > pressured. But what a little sweetheart. It pains me to think of how > horribly humans have been to her, yet she is willing to forgive and perhaps > trust again. Bless her! > > ~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] First Petting of Hemy!
I have always said that animals are more honest with us than we are with them. I am just happy that Hemi found an honest, loving person. I have had 3 ferals. It took me an average of 6 - 8 months to gain complete trust, but oce tey passed that threshold, there was no turning back. They became the biggest lovers, greatest lap sitters and demanded to be on the bed at night. Shows what a little love can do. Beth wrote: > You are right. She is not feral, she just hasn't been loved. I have one > inside my house right now who is over 10 years old, never been touched by a > human, outside all his life, & felt behind when his caretaker was put in a > nursing home. I could not touch him for awhile. Now I can pick him up & he > just purrs!~ Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org From: Bonnie Hogue To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 1:24 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! Today when I fed Hemy (she’s in a cage on my back covered deck) she ate while I was there. I spoke to her and reached a finger through the cage to touch her head. No problem. Then, when I came back to clean her litter box, I took a chance and placed my hand on the floor of the cage and remained still. She moved closer, then nudged my hand. I stroked her cheek and she moved her head around in obvious pleasure. I petted her a few moments and she purred. This is a “feral” cat who has, after tail amputation and being moved from her familiar surroundings, been in a cage on my back deck for only Five Days! I’d say she is more afraid and cautious than feral, wouldn’t you? I’m keeping her in the cage for now, and will go slowly so she doesn’t feel pressured. But what a little sweetheart. It pains me to think of how horribly humans have been to her, yet she is willing to forgive and perhaps trust again. Bless her! ~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] First Petting of Hemy!
You are right. She is not feral, she just hasn't been loved. I have one inside my house right now who is over 10 years old, never been touched by a human, outside all his life, & felt behind when his caretaker was put in a nursing home. I could not touch him for awhile. Now I can pick him up & he just purrs!~ Beth Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org From: Bonnie Hogue To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 1:24 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! Today when I fed Hemy (she’s in a cage on my back covered deck) she ate while I was there. I spoke to her and reached a finger through the cage to touch her head. No problem. Then, when I came back to clean her litter box, I took a chance and placed my hand on the floor of the cage and remained still. She moved closer, then nudged my hand. I stroked her cheek and she moved her head around in obvious pleasure. I petted her a few moments and she purred. This is a “feral” cat who has, after tail amputation and being moved from her familiar surroundings, been in a cage on my back deck for only Five Days! I’d say she is more afraid and cautious than feral, wouldn’t you? I’m keeping her in the cage for now, and will go slowly so she doesn’t feel pressured. But what a little sweetheart. It pains me to think of how horribly humans have been to her, yet she is willing to forgive and perhaps trust again. Bless her! ~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] First Petting of Hemy!
Unfortunately, I'm the "bad guy" because I have to medicate him with three different meds and give him sub-q fluids daily - his skin is very tough and I hate doing it to him - other cats have such soft skin that the needles just glide right in.not Eliot's! From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Edna Taylor Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 2:43 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! What a cute name :) Sorry to hear he is so sick :( _ Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:51:15 -0400 From: at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! Eliot Spitty, who was supposed to have been FeLV+ (that's why I joined this group), was trapped outside of our house, and we assumed he was feral. Now, that we know he's not FeLV+ (also thanks to this group), but has serious renal failure, he is the sweetest cat. Uses his nose to bump our faces, and purrs the quietest purr all the time. From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Edna Taylor Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 1:31 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! Oh she is not feral at all, she is simply a sweet kitty whose previous owners failed her. Sounds like she would be a great inside only kitty :) We thought SuzieQ was feral until she started letting us pet her and when Charlie (the other backyard feral) went missing about three weeks ago, we brought SuzieQ inside and she is quite happy to be living the good life in our guest bedroom. She will soon be let out into the main part of the house to meet the rest of our Nuisance. We have taken our "goodwill ambassador" kitties in to meet her already and they have all gotten along really well. By following my Cat Intro 101 instructions (I can email for anyone that wants a copy) you can introduce MANY kitties into your existing kitty/dog household. Thanks for saving Hemy. Edna _ From: ho...@sonic.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:24:04 -0700 Subject: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! Today when I fed Hemy (she's in a cage on my back covered deck) she ate while I was there. I spoke to her and reached a finger through the cage to touch her head. No problem. Then, when I came back to clean her litter box, I took a chance and placed my hand on the floor of the cage and remained still. She moved closer, then nudged my hand. I stroked her cheek and she moved her head around in obvious pleasure. I petted her a few moments and she purred. This is a "feral" cat who has, after tail amputation and being moved from her familiar surroundings, been in a cage on my back deck for only Five Days! I'd say she is more afraid and cautious than feral, wouldn't you? I'm keeping her in the cage for now, and will go slowly so she doesn't feel pressured. But what a little sweetheart. It pains me to think of how horribly humans have been to her, yet she is willing to forgive and perhaps trust again. Bless her! ~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] First Petting of Hemy!
What a cute name :) Sorry to hear he is so sick :( Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:51:15 -0400 From: at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! Eliot Spitty, who was supposed to have been FeLV+ (that’s why I joined this group), was trapped outside of our house, and we assumed he was feral. Now, that we know he’s not FeLV+ (also thanks to this group), but has serious renal failure, he is the sweetest cat. Uses his nose to bump our faces, and purrs the quietest purr all the time. From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Edna Taylor Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 1:31 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! Oh she is not feral at all, she is simply a sweet kitty whose previous owners failed her. Sounds like she would be a great inside only kitty :) We thought SuzieQ was feral until she started letting us pet her and when Charlie (the other backyard feral) went missing about three weeks ago, we brought SuzieQ inside and she is quite happy to be living the good life in our guest bedroom. She will soon be let out into the main part of the house to meet the rest of our Nuisance. We have taken our "goodwill ambassador" kitties in to meet her already and they have all gotten along really well. By following my Cat Intro 101 instructions (I can email for anyone that wants a copy) you can introduce MANY kitties into your existing kitty/dog household. Thanks for saving Hemy. Edna From: ho...@sonic.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:24:04 -0700 Subject: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! Today when I fed Hemy (she’s in a cage on my back covered deck) she ate while I was there. I spoke to her and reached a finger through the cage to touch her head. No problem. Then, when I came back to clean her litter box, I took a chance and placed my hand on the floor of the cage and remained still. She moved closer, then nudged my hand. I stroked her cheek and she moved her head around in obvious pleasure. I petted her a few moments and she purred. This is a “feral” cat who has, after tail amputation and being moved from her familiar surroundings, been in a cage on my back deck for only Five Days! I’d say she is more afraid and cautious than feral, wouldn’t you? I’m keeping her in the cage for now, and will go slowly so she doesn’t feel pressured. But what a little sweetheart. It pains me to think of how horribly humans have been to her, yet she is willing to forgive and perhaps trust again. Bless her! ~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] First Petting of Hemy!
The vets that treated her at Forgotten Felines said she has a cleft palate. You can see, when she looks at you, that the little place under her nose where the two cheeks come together, there is a little gap on her. But it must not be serious enough of a problem, because she has a healthy appetite and weighs in at 9 lb. 6 oz. A good sized cat! From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Natalie Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 10:47 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! That's great news..you don't even need a feather on a stick - see, she's NOT feral at all, only terrified! She sounds like she really trusts you and wants to interact! Poor little Hemy, in great company! What I don't understand is this: If she has a cleft palate, how can she eat? Are you sure it's not just some minor deformity that resembles a cleft palate? From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Bonnie Hogue Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 1:24 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! Today when I fed Hemy (she's in a cage on my back covered deck) she ate while I was there. I spoke to her and reached a finger through the cage to touch her head. No problem. Then, when I came back to clean her litter box, I took a chance and placed my hand on the floor of the cage and remained still. She moved closer, then nudged my hand. I stroked her cheek and she moved her head around in obvious pleasure. I petted her a few moments and she purred. This is a "feral" cat who has, after tail amputation and being moved from her familiar surroundings, been in a cage on my back deck for only Five Days! I'd say she is more afraid and cautious than feral, wouldn't you? I'm keeping her in the cage for now, and will go slowly so she doesn't feel pressured. But what a little sweetheart. It pains me to think of how horribly humans have been to her, yet she is willing to forgive and perhaps trust again. Bless her! ~Bonnie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy!
Eliot Spitty, who was supposed to have been FeLV+ (that's why I joined this group), was trapped outside of our house, and we assumed he was feral. Now, that we know he's not FeLV+ (also thanks to this group), but has serious renal failure, he is the sweetest cat. Uses his nose to bump our faces, and purrs the quietest purr all the time. From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Edna Taylor Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 1:31 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! Oh she is not feral at all, she is simply a sweet kitty whose previous owners failed her. Sounds like she would be a great inside only kitty :) We thought SuzieQ was feral until she started letting us pet her and when Charlie (the other backyard feral) went missing about three weeks ago, we brought SuzieQ inside and she is quite happy to be living the good life in our guest bedroom. She will soon be let out into the main part of the house to meet the rest of our Nuisance. We have taken our "goodwill ambassador" kitties in to meet her already and they have all gotten along really well. By following my Cat Intro 101 instructions (I can email for anyone that wants a copy) you can introduce MANY kitties into your existing kitty/dog household. Thanks for saving Hemy. Edna _ From: ho...@sonic.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:24:04 -0700 Subject: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! Today when I fed Hemy (she's in a cage on my back covered deck) she ate while I was there. I spoke to her and reached a finger through the cage to touch her head. No problem. Then, when I came back to clean her litter box, I took a chance and placed my hand on the floor of the cage and remained still. She moved closer, then nudged my hand. I stroked her cheek and she moved her head around in obvious pleasure. I petted her a few moments and she purred. This is a "feral" cat who has, after tail amputation and being moved from her familiar surroundings, been in a cage on my back deck for only Five Days! I'd say she is more afraid and cautious than feral, wouldn't you? I'm keeping her in the cage for now, and will go slowly so she doesn't feel pressured. But what a little sweetheart. It pains me to think of how horribly humans have been to her, yet she is willing to forgive and perhaps trust again. Bless her! ~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] First Petting of Hemy!
That's great news..you don't even need a feather on a stick - see, she's NOT feral at all, only terrified! She sounds like she really trusts you and wants to interact! Poor little Hemy, in great company! What I don't understand is this: If she has a cleft palate, how can she eat? Are you sure it's not just some minor deformity that resembles a cleft palate? From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Bonnie Hogue Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 1:24 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! Today when I fed Hemy (she's in a cage on my back covered deck) she ate while I was there. I spoke to her and reached a finger through the cage to touch her head. No problem. Then, when I came back to clean her litter box, I took a chance and placed my hand on the floor of the cage and remained still. She moved closer, then nudged my hand. I stroked her cheek and she moved her head around in obvious pleasure. I petted her a few moments and she purred. This is a "feral" cat who has, after tail amputation and being moved from her familiar surroundings, been in a cage on my back deck for only Five Days! I'd say she is more afraid and cautious than feral, wouldn't you? I'm keeping her in the cage for now, and will go slowly so she doesn't feel pressured. But what a little sweetheart. It pains me to think of how horribly humans have been to her, yet she is willing to forgive and perhaps trust again. Bless her! ~Bonnie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy!
Bonnie, I'm so excited for you! She does seem more scared than feral to me too. Why can't humans be as forgiving as animals? I bet you two will be best buddies soon :) Thanks for all your patience and love you have given her. Look what you are getting in return...so worth it! Bless you! Lynda - Original Message - From: Bonnie Hogue To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 12:24 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! Today when I fed Hemy (she's in a cage on my back covered deck) she ate while I was there. I spoke to her and reached a finger through the cage to touch her head. No problem. Then, when I came back to clean her litter box, I took a chance and placed my hand on the floor of the cage and remained still. She moved closer, then nudged my hand. I stroked her cheek and she moved her head around in obvious pleasure. I petted her a few moments and she purred. This is a "feral" cat who has, after tail amputation and being moved from her familiar surroundings, been in a cage on my back deck for only Five Days! I'd say she is more afraid and cautious than feral, wouldn't you? I'm keeping her in the cage for now, and will go slowly so she doesn't feel pressured. But what a little sweetheart. It pains me to think of how horribly humans have been to her, yet she is willing to forgive and perhaps trust again. Bless her! ~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] First Petting of Hemy!
Oh she is not feral at all, she is simply a sweet kitty whose previous owners failed her. Sounds like she would be a great inside only kitty :) We thought SuzieQ was feral until she started letting us pet her and when Charlie (the other backyard feral) went missing about three weeks ago, we brought SuzieQ inside and she is quite happy to be living the good life in our guest bedroom. She will soon be let out into the main part of the house to meet the rest of our Nuisance. We have taken our "goodwill ambassador" kitties in to meet her already and they have all gotten along really well. By following my Cat Intro 101 instructions (I can email for anyone that wants a copy) you can introduce MANY kitties into your existing kitty/dog household. Thanks for saving Hemy. Edna From: ho...@sonic.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:24:04 -0700 Subject: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! Today when I fed Hemy (she’s in a cage on my back covered deck) she ate while I was there. I spoke to her and reached a finger through the cage to touch her head. No problem. Then, when I came back to clean her litter box, I took a chance and placed my hand on the floor of the cage and remained still. She moved closer, then nudged my hand. I stroked her cheek and she moved her head around in obvious pleasure. I petted her a few moments and she purred. This is a “feral” cat who has, after tail amputation and being moved from her familiar surroundings, been in a cage on my back deck for only Five Days! I’d say she is more afraid and cautious than feral, wouldn’t you? I’m keeping her in the cage for now, and will go slowly so she doesn’t feel pressured. But what a little sweetheart. It pains me to think of how horribly humans have been to her, yet she is willing to forgive and perhaps trust again. Bless her! ~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] First Petting of Hemy!
That is awesome Animals are so resilient! On Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 1:24 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote: > Today when I fed Hemy (she’s in a cage on my back covered deck) she ate > while I was there. I spoke to her and reached a finger through the cage to > touch her head. No problem. Then, when I came back to clean her litter > box, I took a chance and placed my hand on the floor of the cage and > remained still. She moved closer, then nudged my hand. I stroked her cheek > and she moved her head around in obvious pleasure. I petted her a few > moments and she purred. > > This is a “feral” cat who has, after tail amputation and being moved from > her familiar surroundings, been in a cage on my back deck for only Five > Days! > > I’d say she is more afraid and cautious than feral, wouldn’t you? > > I’m keeping her in the cage for now, and will go slowly so she doesn’t feel > pressured. But what a little sweetheart. It pains me to think of how > horribly humans have been to her, yet she is willing to forgive and perhaps > trust again. Bless her! > > ~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] First Petting of Hemy!
Wow! That's great to hear. You must be so happy. Good for you.and good for Hemy! _ From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Bonnie Hogue Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 10:24 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] First Petting of Hemy! Today when I fed Hemy (she's in a cage on my back covered deck) she ate while I was there. I spoke to her and reached a finger through the cage to touch her head. No problem. Then, when I came back to clean her litter box, I took a chance and placed my hand on the floor of the cage and remained still. She moved closer, then nudged my hand. I stroked her cheek and she moved her head around in obvious pleasure. I petted her a few moments and she purred. This is a "feral" cat who has, after tail amputation and being moved from her familiar surroundings, been in a cage on my back deck for only Five Days! I'd say she is more afraid and cautious than feral, wouldn't you? I'm keeping her in the cage for now, and will go slowly so she doesn't feel pressured. But what a little sweetheart. It pains me to think of how horribly humans have been to her, yet she is willing to forgive and perhaps trust again. Bless her! ~Bonnie __ NOD32 6380 (20110815) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
