Re: [Felvtalk] Question about a new kitty (feral)
Amen. On Jun 29, 2009, at 8:38 AM, Heather wrote: Ditto, I do a ton of work with ferals and best to trap the kitty asap to work with if there are hopes of socializing. Sure you can make "friends" over time but the feral kitten mortality rate is very high so best to bring in and will also make the chances of true socialization much more likely...and also decrease the chances that the kitten is FELV+ since it will have less time outside to become infected (unless born with it or already exposed, tough to guess the chances). The Feral Cats group has many files on socializing. Good luck! On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 3:02 PM, wendy wrote: I am sitting here typing with my previously feral cat lying next to me, her head on my leg looking up at me. I had no choice but to trap her when in NC for my grandmother's funeral because she was my grandma's cat and my uncle was going to trap her anyway and release her at some farm...g... Anyway, couldn't find a home for her while I was there, so she made the trip back to Texas with me and did beautifully. The day after we arrived back home, I opened her cage at my house in a very small room and she let me touch her after she'd explored the room. That was two years ago, and she doesn't even want to leave the house now to go outside, uses the litter box religiously, and in my opinion, is a very happy, mostly domesticated kitty. I am no expert, but if you truly want to adopt/domesticate her, it might be better to trap her and do the things Chris was talking about. Good luck with the kitten. :) Wendy "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ From: "expressprin...@aol.com" To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 2:07:02 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about a new kitty Hi Folks: You all were such a big help to me last summer when we rescued a little cat who was diagnosed with feline leukemia. Sadly, we lost little Smokey but?my husband?is now in the process of trying to tame and catch?a wild little kitten that is on?his job. He's?eating the?food he gives him?but he will not let him touch him. Any suggestions? Also, what is the chance that an abandoned kitten has feline leukemia? Does it help to catch the decease early? Thank you for your help, Kathryn -Original Message- From: Sharyl To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, Jun 18, 2009 10:52 am Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D Some PetsMart stores have an attached vet clinic called Banfield. Sharyl --- On Thu, 6/18/09, gary wrote: From: gary Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 1:54 PM It is Hill's Prescription Diet a/d. Gary -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sander, Sue Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:53 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D But is it simply called A/D with Banfield?? What is Banfield? Thanks, Susan -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Harrison Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 12:52 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D I'm almost certain it is made by Hill's Science Diet Debbie (COL) "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle"? Philo ___ 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 Marylyn, Copper & Thomas ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Question about a new kitty (feral)
Ditto, I do a ton of work with ferals and best to trap the kitty asap to work with if there are hopes of socializing. Sure you can make "friends" over time but the feral kitten mortality rate is very high so best to bring in and will also make the chances of true socialization much more likely...and also decrease the chances that the kitten is FELV+ since it will have less time outside to become infected (unless born with it or already exposed, tough to guess the chances). The Feral Cats group has many files on socializing. Good luck! On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 3:02 PM, wendy wrote: > I am sitting here typing with my previously feral cat lying next to me, her > head on my leg looking up at me. I had no choice but to trap her when in NC > for my grandmother's funeral because she was my grandma's cat and my uncle > was going to trap her anyway and release her at some farm...g... > Anyway, couldn't find a home for her while I was there, so she made the trip > back to Texas with me and did beautifully. The day after we arrived back > home, I opened her cage at my house in a very small room and she let me > touch her after she'd explored the room. That was two years ago, and she > doesn't even want to leave the house now to go outside, uses the litter box > religiously, and in my opinion, is a very happy, mostly domesticated kitty. > > I am no expert, but if you truly want to adopt/domesticate her, it might be > better to trap her and do the things Chris was talking about. Good luck > with the kitten. > > :) > Wendy > "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can > change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ > Margaret Meade ~~~ > > > > > > From: "expressprin...@aol.com" > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 2:07:02 PM > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about a new kitty > > Hi Folks: > > You all were such a big help to me last summer when we rescued a little cat > who was diagnosed with feline leukemia. Sadly, we lost little Smokey but?my > husband?is now in the process of trying to tame and catch?a wild little > kitten that is on?his job. He's?eating the?food he gives him?but he will not > let him touch him. Any suggestions? Also, what is the chance that an > abandoned kitten has feline leukemia? Does it help to catch the decease > early? > > Thank you for your help, > Kathryn > > > -Original Message- > From: Sharyl > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Thu, Jun 18, 2009 10:52 am > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > > > > > Some PetsMart stores have an attached vet clinic called Banfield. > Sharyl > > --- On Thu, 6/18/09, gary wrote: > > > From: gary > > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 1:54 PM > > It is Hill's Prescription Diet a/d. > > > > Gary > > > > -Original Message- > > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] > > On Behalf Of Sander, Sue > > Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:53 AM > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > > > > But is it simply called A/D with Banfield?? What is > > Banfield? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Susan > > > > -Original Message- > > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] > > On Behalf Of Debbie > > Harrison > > Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 12:52 PM > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > > > > > > I'm almost certain it is made by Hill's Science Diet > > > > Debbie (COL) > > "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard > > battle"? Philo > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > 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] Question about a new kitty (feral)
I am sitting here typing with my previously feral cat lying next to me, her head on my leg looking up at me. I had no choice but to trap her when in NC for my grandmother's funeral because she was my grandma's cat and my uncle was going to trap her anyway and release her at some farm...g... Anyway, couldn't find a home for her while I was there, so she made the trip back to Texas with me and did beautifully. The day after we arrived back home, I opened her cage at my house in a very small room and she let me touch her after she'd explored the room. That was two years ago, and she doesn't even want to leave the house now to go outside, uses the litter box religiously, and in my opinion, is a very happy, mostly domesticated kitty. I am no expert, but if you truly want to adopt/domesticate her, it might be better to trap her and do the things Chris was talking about. Good luck with the kitten. :) Wendy "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ From: "expressprin...@aol.com" To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 2:07:02 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about a new kitty Hi Folks: You all were such a big help to me last summer when we rescued a little cat who was diagnosed with feline leukemia. Sadly, we lost little Smokey but?my husband?is now in the process of trying to tame and catch?a wild little kitten that is on?his job. He's?eating the?food he gives him?but he will not let him touch him. Any suggestions? Also, what is the chance that an abandoned kitten has feline leukemia? Does it help to catch the decease early? Thank you for your help, Kathryn -Original Message- From: Sharyl To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, Jun 18, 2009 10:52 am Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D Some PetsMart stores have an attached vet clinic called Banfield. Sharyl --- On Thu, 6/18/09, gary wrote: > From: gary > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 1:54 PM > It is Hill's Prescription Diet a/d. > > Gary > > -Original Message- > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] > On Behalf Of Sander, Sue > Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:53 AM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > > But is it simply called A/D with Banfield?? What is > Banfield? > > Thanks, > > Susan > > -Original Message- > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] > On Behalf Of Debbie > Harrison > Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 12:52 PM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > > > I'm almost certain it is made by Hill's Science Diet > > Debbie (COL) > "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard > battle"? Philo > > > > > > ___ > 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] Question about a new kitty
And don't forget, even a positive kitten has a chance to throw off the virus as it grows! ;-) Diane R. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Cougar Clan Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 6:13 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about a new kitty Some random ideas that have worked for me. Keep trying with the food, especially fried chicken. Spray Feliway on yourself especially the legs of your pants and hands (where the kitten will smell). Depending on age try to grab him by the scruff of his neck (like a mother cat). This worked with Copper. He stayed perfectly still until I deposited him in a carrier. However, yu need to be careful not to release the kitten if it struggles because catching it a second time will be difficult. Put a carrier near the food or with the food in it. This, coupled with Copper in a carrier beside the empty carrier worked with Thomas two weeks later. Beg or borrow a live trap but don't leave it unwatched. Cover it lightly with fabric to make it cave-like and spray it with Feliway. This has worked with numerous kittens/cats who were transported as soon as possible to a vet for attention and neutering. Go to the Alley Cat Advocates site and to feral cat rescue sites for other ideas. Yes, the little dude may be positive which makes him even more in need of your love. However, he may well not be. Neither Copper or Thomas is FeLV+ and they have grown to be very big, healthy cats thanks to their regular vets and their holistic vet. In any case, one of your first stops should be the vets' office. Forget about vacinations until the kitten is settled. He will be under enough stress. My guys didn't start theirs until I was very sure they were healthy and accostomed to peoplebetween 4 and 5 months old. I have vets who are very understanding and are respectful of my wishes even if they may not agree. We disguss issues and arrive at decissions that (we all hope) are in the best interest of my four- legged friends. Good luck. You are about to go on one of the most interesting and rewarding journeys of your life. On Jun 18, 2009, at 2:07 PM, expressprin...@aol.com wrote: > Hi Folks: > > You all were such a big help to me last summer when we rescued a > little cat who was diagnosed with feline leukemia. Sadly, we lost > little Smokey but?my husband?is now in the process of trying to tame > and catch?a wild little kitten that is on?his job. He's?eating the? > food he gives him?but he will not let him touch him. Any suggestions? > Also, what is the chance that an abandoned kitten has feline leukemia? > Does it help to catch the decease early? > > Thank you for your help, > Kathryn > > > -Original Message- > From: Sharyl > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Thu, Jun 18, 2009 10:52 am > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > > > > > Some PetsMart stores have an attached vet clinic called Banfield. > Sharyl > > --- On Thu, 6/18/09, gary wrote: > >> From: gary >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D >> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 1:54 PM It is Hill's Prescription Diet >> a/d. >> >> Gary >> >> -Original Message- >> From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org >> [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] >> On Behalf Of Sander, Sue >> Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:53 AM >> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D >> >> But is it simply called A/D with Banfield?? What is Banfield? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Susan >> >> -Original Message- >> From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org >> [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] >> On Behalf Of Debbie >> Harrison >> Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 12:52 PM >> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D >> >> >> I'm almost certain it is made by Hill's Science Diet >> >> Debbie (COL) >> "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle"? Philo >> >> >> >> >> >> ___ >> 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 maili
Re: [Felvtalk] Question about a new kitty
Some random ideas that have worked for me. Keep trying with the food, especially fried chicken. Spray Feliway on yourself especially the legs of your pants and hands (where the kitten will smell). Depending on age try to grab him by the scruff of his neck (like a mother cat). This worked with Copper. He stayed perfectly still until I deposited him in a carrier. However, yu need to be careful not to release the kitten if it struggles because catching it a second time will be difficult. Put a carrier near the food or with the food in it. This, coupled with Copper in a carrier beside the empty carrier worked with Thomas two weeks later. Beg or borrow a live trap but don't leave it unwatched. Cover it lightly with fabric to make it cave-like and spray it with Feliway. This has worked with numerous kittens/cats who were transported as soon as possible to a vet for attention and neutering. Go to the Alley Cat Advocates site and to feral cat rescue sites for other ideas. Yes, the little dude may be positive which makes him even more in need of your love. However, he may well not be. Neither Copper or Thomas is FeLV+ and they have grown to be very big, healthy cats thanks to their regular vets and their holistic vet. In any case, one of your first stops should be the vets' office. Forget about vacinations until the kitten is settled. He will be under enough stress. My guys didn't start theirs until I was very sure they were healthy and accostomed to peoplebetween 4 and 5 months old. I have vets who are very understanding and are respectful of my wishes even if they may not agree. We disguss issues and arrive at decissions that (we all hope) are in the best interest of my four- legged friends. Good luck. You are about to go on one of the most interesting and rewarding journeys of your life. On Jun 18, 2009, at 2:07 PM, expressprin...@aol.com wrote: Hi Folks: You all were such a big help to me last summer when we rescued a little cat who was diagnosed with feline leukemia. Sadly, we lost little Smokey but?my husband?is now in the process of trying to tame and catch?a wild little kitten that is on?his job. He's?eating the? food he gives him?but he will not let him touch him. Any suggestions? Also, what is the chance that an abandoned kitten has feline leukemia? Does it help to catch the decease early? Thank you for your help, Kathryn -Original Message- From: Sharyl To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, Jun 18, 2009 10:52 am Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D Some PetsMart stores have an attached vet clinic called Banfield. Sharyl --- On Thu, 6/18/09, gary wrote: From: gary Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 1:54 PM It is Hill's Prescription Diet a/d. Gary -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sander, Sue Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:53 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D But is it simply called A/D with Banfield?? What is Banfield? Thanks, Susan -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Harrison Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 12:52 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D I'm almost certain it is made by Hill's Science Diet Debbie (COL) "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle"? Philo ___ 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 Marylyn, Copper & Thomas ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Question about a new kitty
Debbie is right, taming down a cat is work, but it's so very rewarding! The feral_cats yahoogroup is a fount of information, be sure to study the Files on trapping and taming. Things you'll learn there that you might not know include that cats actually like small spaces so a cage is best for taming; that there is a specific etiquette for approaching and making eye contact with a feral cat; and that warm Kentucky Fried Chicken (bones removed) is like kitty heroin -- it's the aroma of those secret herbs and spices. Our feral, (Wini)Fred, came to us from a trailer park where she had been born in the spring, then dumped, then spent the summer foraging. We kept her in a room, which in retrospect was probably too much space for her. We had to keep prying her out of the innards of a big 50s wood-framed upholstered chair we had in that room. We'd go in for an hour or two every night and read the 100 Best Science Fiction Short Stories to her, and later we just went in and watched DVDs with her. It was so much fun when she decided we were okay to walk over and on, and after months of shying away, the day when she realized she REALLY REALLY liked to be petted was a high point of our lives. Now every night as we sit on our couches she flops against our necks demanding skritches. It's been 4 years and she still doesn't like getting picked up and she hides when strangers come, but she's a perfect love bug with us. She's a quirky little thing -- there's a thing she does with her tail that we swear she learned from the birds and squirrels! Diane R. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of expressprin...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 2:07 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about a new kitty Hi Folks: You all were such a big help to me last summer when we rescued a little cat who was diagnosed with feline leukemia. Sadly, we lost little Smokey but?my husband?is now in the process of trying to tame and catch?a wild little kitten that is on?his job. He's?eating the?food he gives him?but he will not let him touch him. Any suggestions? Also, what is the chance that an abandoned kitten has feline leukemia? Does it help to catch the decease early? Thank you for your help, Kathryn -Original Message- From: Sharyl To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, Jun 18, 2009 10:52 am Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D Some PetsMart stores have an attached vet clinic called Banfield. Sharyl --- On Thu, 6/18/09, gary wrote: > From: gary > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 1:54 PM It is Hill's Prescription Diet > a/d. > > Gary > > -Original Message- > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] > On Behalf Of Sander, Sue > Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:53 AM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > > But is it simply called A/D with Banfield?? What is Banfield? > > Thanks, > > Susan > > -Original Message- > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] > On Behalf Of Debbie > Harrison > Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 12:52 PM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > > > I'm almost certain it is made by Hill's Science Diet > > Debbie (COL) > "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle"? Philo > > > > > > ___ > 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] Question about a new kitty
I'm certainly no expert in socializing ferals but sometimes that term is used too freely--not all strays are totally feral. If he's letting you see him and at least coming close, he is not completely feral but probably not too socialized. One idea I sort of stumbled onto out of necessity for my Romeo (who was much older) was to put him in a big wire crate on top of some boxes in my bedroom. I covered over two sides so he could see out the front and out of one side. The crate was big enough to put a small litter box and his food dishes and still have room for him to lie down on a towel I put in. I worked at home and my computer was in my bedroom so he spent the first few days lying in the litter box following me with his eyes as I walked around. Then after a few days, I left the crate door open and realized that when I wasn't around, he had started exploring but always jumped back to his "safe" place when he heard anyone coming. Then I started putting his food dish on the floor right next to the crate and he would jump down to eat and then jump back up. About a week later, I moved his litter box to the bathroom about 10' from the crate and he started going there, again very carefully. We went like that for a couple of weeks and he'd jump back in when I ran the vacumn cleaner, when the TV or radio was too loud, etc--but during all that time, he kept watching everything and figured out what was safe. About 3 weeks after I got him, I happened to look over the top of my monitor one day and noticed he had jumped on my bed! He was real scared and kept walking carefully trying to figure out what the heck this was. He jumped off when he saw me looking but jumped back up 10 minutes later. This time, he figured out this wasn't a bad place to sleep and I knew we were going to be fine when he curled up and went to sleep in the middle of the bed. I kept the crate up for another month or so just to give him his safe place but he jumped in less and less and when I finally moved it out, he never looked back! Christiane Biagi Cell: 914-720-6888 ti...@mindspring.com Volunteer-St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter http://www.flickr.com/photos/sbpshelter/sets/72157603921945483/ -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of expressprin...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 3:07 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about a new kitty Hi Folks: You all were such a big help to me last summer when we rescued a little cat who was diagnosed with feline leukemia. Sadly, we lost little Smokey but?my husband?is now in the process of trying to tame and catch?a wild little kitten that is on?his job. He's?eating the?food he gives him?but he will not let him touch him. Any suggestions? Also, what is the chance that an abandoned kitten has feline leukemia? Does it help to catch the decease early? Thank you for your help, Kathryn -Original Message- From: Sharyl To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, Jun 18, 2009 10:52 am Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D Some PetsMart stores have an attached vet clinic called Banfield. Sharyl --- On Thu, 6/18/09, gary wrote: > From: gary > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 1:54 PM > It is Hill's Prescription Diet a/d. > > Gary > > -Original Message- > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] > On Behalf Of Sander, Sue > Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:53 AM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > > But is it simply called A/D with Banfield?? What is > Banfield? > > Thanks, > > Susan > > -Original Message- > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] > On Behalf Of Debbie > Harrison > Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 12:52 PM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > > > I'm almost certain it is made by Hill's Science Diet > > Debbie (COL) > "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard > battle"? Philo > > > > > > ___ > 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] Question about a new kitty
Thanks for the information, I'll check out the website. I appreciate everything you guys do to help out these cats. It's really wonderful. Kathryn -Original Message- From: Debbie Harrison To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, Jun 18, 2009 11:12 am Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about a new kitty aming a feral kitten takes time and tons of patience...trust me, it's what I o! Try visiting the feral cat site online...they have tons of helpful nformation. And yes, he could possibly already have been exposed to the irus...but that is not necessarily a death sentence. Debbie (COL) Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle" Philo To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:07:02 -0400 From: expressprin...@aol.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about a new kitty Hi Folks: You all were such a big help to me last summer when we rescued a little cat ho was diagnosed with feline leukemia. Sadly, we lost little Smokey but?my usband?is now in the process of trying to tame and catch?a wild little kitten hat is on?his job. He's?eating the?food he gives him?but he will not let him ouch him. Any suggestions? Also, what is the chance that an abandoned kitten as feline leukemia? Does it help to catch the decease early? Thank you for your help, Kathryn -Original Message- From: Sharyl To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, Jun 18, 2009 10:52 am Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D Some PetsMart stores have an attached vet clinic called Banfield. Sharyl --- On Thu, 6/18/09, gary wrote: > From: gary > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 1:54 PM > It is Hill's Prescription Diet a/d. > > Gary > > -Original Message- > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] > On Behalf Of Sander, Sue > Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:53 AM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > > But is it simply called A/D with Banfield?? What is > Banfield? > > Thanks, > > Susan > > -Original Message- > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] > On Behalf Of Debbie > Harrison > Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 12:52 PM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > > > I'm almost certain it is made by Hill's Science Diet > > Debbie (COL) > "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard > battle"? Philo > > > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > ___ Felvtalk mail ing 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 _ rag n’ drop—Get easy photo sharing with Windows Live™ Photos. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/products/photos.aspx __ elvtalk mailing list elvt...@felineleukemia.org ttp://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Question about a new kitty
Taming a feral kitten takes time and tons of patience...trust me, it's what I do! Try visiting the feral cat site online...they have tons of helpful information. And yes, he could possibly already have been exposed to the virus...but that is not necessarily a death sentence. Debbie (COL) "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle" Philo > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:07:02 -0400 > From: expressprin...@aol.com > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about a new kitty > > Hi Folks: > > You all were such a big help to me last summer when we rescued a little cat > who was diagnosed with feline leukemia. Sadly, we lost little Smokey but?my > husband?is now in the process of trying to tame and catch?a wild little > kitten that is on?his job. He's?eating the?food he gives him?but he will not > let him touch him. Any suggestions? Also, what is the chance that an > abandoned kitten has feline leukemia? Does it help to catch the decease early? > > Thank you for your help, > Kathryn > > > -Original Message- > From: Sharyl > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Thu, Jun 18, 2009 10:52 am > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > > > > > Some PetsMart stores have an attached vet clinic called Banfield. > Sharyl > > --- On Thu, 6/18/09, gary wrote: > > > From: gary > > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 1:54 PM > > It is Hill's Prescription Diet a/d. > > > > Gary > > > > -Original Message- > > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] > > On Behalf Of Sander, Sue > > Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:53 AM > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > > > > But is it simply called A/D with Banfield?? What is > > Banfield? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Susan > > > > -Original Message- > > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] > > On Behalf Of Debbie > > Harrison > > Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 12:52 PM > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > > > > > > I'm almost certain it is made by Hill's Science Diet > > > > Debbie (COL) > > "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard > > battle"? Philo > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > 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 _ Drag n’ drop—Get easy photo sharing with Windows Live™ Photos. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/products/photos.aspx ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Question about a new kitty
Hi Folks: You all were such a big help to me last summer when we rescued a little cat who was diagnosed with feline leukemia. Sadly, we lost little Smokey but?my husband?is now in the process of trying to tame and catch?a wild little kitten that is on?his job. He's?eating the?food he gives him?but he will not let him touch him. Any suggestions? Also, what is the chance that an abandoned kitten has feline leukemia? Does it help to catch the decease early? Thank you for your help, Kathryn -Original Message- From: Sharyl To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, Jun 18, 2009 10:52 am Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D Some PetsMart stores have an attached vet clinic called Banfield. Sharyl --- On Thu, 6/18/09, gary wrote: > From: gary > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 1:54 PM > It is Hill's Prescription Diet a/d. > > Gary > > -Original Message- > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] > On Behalf Of Sander, Sue > Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:53 AM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > > But is it simply called A/D with Banfield?? What is > Banfield? > > Thanks, > > Susan > > -Original Message- > From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org > [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] > On Behalf Of Debbie > Harrison > Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 12:52 PM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > > > I'm almost certain it is made by Hill's Science Diet > > Debbie (COL) > "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard > battle"? Philo > > > > > > ___ > 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
