Re: Bart

2007-02-07 Thread Sheila208
Thank you Patty for loving Bart and doing what was right for him. I know he is grateful to you for caring. He is your angel now . Sheila

Mouse traps

2007-02-07 Thread Kelly L
I use the "Tin cat."..I have so man y , they are cute. I put a cage for them at first, Then they had babies, I now have a good relocation plan as they have destroyed 2 printers, the fax machine,,wiring behind the dishwasher, cable box twice But they are so cute and actually let me pet t

Re: Hi and Question: Mouse Traps

2007-02-07 Thread Kelly L
At 04:07 PM 2/7/2007, you wrote: I take all of my mice to a wonderful place in the middle of an olive/orange orchard that has an old turned over sofa and some trash,,They all head into the sofa and I leave plenty of food for them... Kelly In a message dated 2/7/07 5:31:40 P.M. Eastern Stan

Re: Hi and Question: Mouse Traps

2007-02-07 Thread PEC2851
In a message dated 2/7/07 5:31:40 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Humane mouse traps are nicer to the mice, too. I've used them with great success. I have to agree on the "humane" traps... Have used them w/ much success. Only dilemma I had was just "where"

Re:Bart-for Patti

2007-02-07 Thread BoardMailbox
Patti, I'm so sorry to hear about Bart. He was so very lucky to have you. Renee

Re: Hi and Question: Mouse Traps

2007-02-07 Thread TenHouseCats
the small humane traps are a good idea; i've even used the larger hav-a-heart ones when the glue-traps first came out, i'd read all sorts of horror stories about how strong the glue was and how tortuous it was has anyone ever heard of a cat actually springing a normal mouse trap? this thr

Re: more praying for Lucy and Michelle, please

2007-02-07 Thread BoardMailbox
They are in my prayers. Renee In a message dated 2/7/2007 5:35:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: more praying for Lucy and Michelle, please

Re: Hi and Question: Mouse Traps

2007-02-07 Thread elizabeth trent
What do you suggest as a solution to the mouse problem? elizabeth On 2/7/07, Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Freeing them would require pulling their feet off the sticky stuff. Having rescued a lizard from some tape once I can promise you that is not easy.

Re: Hi and Question: Mouse Traps

2007-02-07 Thread Marylyn
Freeing them would require pulling their feet off the sticky stuff. Having rescued a lizard from some tape once I can promise you that is not easy. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures

Re: Hi and Question: Mouse Traps

2007-02-07 Thread elizabeth trent
seems like you could free them and not just stand there and watch them suffer. of course, if the cat does eat them...i suppose there isn't much you can do about that. elizabeth On 2/7/07, Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The sticky glue traps are incredibly cruel to the mouse. They strugg

Re: Hi and Question: Mouse Traps

2007-02-07 Thread lynette
> The sticky glue traps are incredibly cruel to the mouse. They struggle to > free themselves until they starve to death, have a heart attack etc or until > the trapper finds them, still alive, and has to kill them personally. That's why I was recommending the humane type: http://www.themoused

Re: Hi and Question: Mouse Traps

2007-02-07 Thread Marylyn
The sticky glue traps are incredibly cruel to the mouse. They struggle to free themselves until they starve to death, have a heart attack etc or until the trapper finds them, still alive, and has to kill them personally. If you have men who

Re: Midnight again

2007-02-07 Thread Marylyn
There are some antibiotics that make me throw up too. Relax. Keep a close eye on him though. A cat that does not throw up some is just not normal. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures

Re: Hi and Question: Mouse Traps

2007-02-07 Thread lynette
> What about sticky glue traps? You'd still have to be careful that the > kitties didn't end up wearing them but it would be a lot less painful if > they got caught in one of those than if a mouse trap snapped on them. Humane mouse traps are nicer to the mice, too. I've used them with great suc

Re: Hi and Question: Mouse Traps

2007-02-07 Thread elizabeth trent
What about sticky glue traps? You'd still have to be careful that the kitties didn't end up wearing them but it would be a lot less painful if they got caught in one of those than if a mouse trap snapped on them. elizabeth On 2/7/07, Marissa Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi all! Sorry

Re: OT - a lovely story

2007-02-07 Thread elizabeth trent
You forgot to attach the tissues! Thank you for this wonderful story. elizabeth On 2/7/07, Leslie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi guys, I just got this forward, so it immediately had one strike against it, and then it mentioned God, which advanced my finger to the delete key quickly, but it in

RE: OT - My foster Clarissa is sooooo happy

2007-02-07 Thread Rosenfeldt, Diane
Look at that foofy little face! I'm so glad she's found a good home! Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 3:51 PM To: felvtalk Subject: OT - My foster Clarissa is so happy

OT - My foster Clarissa is sooooo happy

2007-02-07 Thread Kelley Saveika
I found her a new foster home with only one other kitty..and the other kitty is a Persian tooshe plays now..and doesnt' hide under the table all the time anymore..she even slept with her foster mom (she never slept with me). Look at her cute little pics! http://rescuties.rescuegroups.org/ani

Re: Rude Ranch -ideas for getting HELP

2007-02-07 Thread Kelley Saveika
I was out at the Volunteer Fair at the University of Texas campus today (I had to take the day off to go). I got a lot of interestbut not sure how much will pan out...we will see. On 2/7/07, TenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: excellent suggestions. more and more high-schools are req

Re: Midnight again

2007-02-07 Thread Nina
Let's just hope it's nothing more than messy. Two things you can count on with cats, they kill birds and they throw up! What does the vomit look like? Is there a nasty hair ball in the middle of it, or does it look like mostly undigested food? It's probably nothing, don't worry unless there

Re: OT - a lovely story

2007-02-07 Thread PEC2851
Thank you for posting that story. It certainly did bring (more) tears to my eyes. And, what Kerry wrote is so true. It is very heartening to "know" that there ARE people in this world who do have hearts.. Thanks again, Hugs, Patti & her clan

RE: Leslie and Wheezie

2007-02-07 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Leslie, we all feel the loss when ANY little furbabe passes. Please never hesitate to share, when you're grievingno one is ever going to tell you you can't. Thanks for all you do for all the little special-needs souls that find their way to you, because no one else will take them. You're an an

Midnight again

2007-02-07 Thread Jennifer Madon
AAAGGG! I am sitting here and Midnight has started puking! He is still on his antibiotic for the UTI/possible renal failure. I don't know if he ate something or if he is sick. He just puked on the floor and jumped up in my spare office chair and went to sleep Jennifer

RE: Bart-for Patti

2007-02-07 Thread wendy
Patti, I just read about you and Bart and his trip to the vet's this morning. I am so very sorry that he had to cross. You are very brave to do that for him. Thank you for taking the wonderful care of him that you did. :) Wendy --- "MacKenzie, Kerry N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dear Patt

RE: Bart-for Patti

2007-02-07 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Dear Patti I have absolutely no doubt at all that smart, compassionate little Charity led you to Bart. Your email brought tears to my eyes. I am glad tho, so glad, that Bart did not pass alone, had you, loving and caring for him, by his side. KNEW at least at the end of his life that he was loved.

Re: Asia

2007-02-07 Thread wendy
I think I missed this too! Ditto! :) Wendy --- elizabeth trent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > How did I miss this??!? That is great news! > > elizabeth > > > On 2/3/07, catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Yes that IS wonderful news! Go Asia! > > > > tonya > > > > *Leslie Lawther <[E

Re: more praying for Lucy and Michelle, please

2007-02-07 Thread PEC2851
Hideyo, Lucy has been in my prayers EVERY night... I have been so worried about Michelle now too.. I will also add Michelle to my prayers. ALL she has been going thru w/ her Lucy, well, I can relate (sadly) all too well... Thank you for posting. Have you been in contact w/ Michelle?

Re: more praying for Lucy and Michelle, please

2007-02-07 Thread Susan Loesch
Consider it done. Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Hi, everyone, I would like to ask you all to pray for Lucy and Michelle – Michelle is thinking of helping her cross tomorrow afternoon and if she gets better, she is planning to cancel the appointment. Please continue

more praying for Lucy and Michelle, please

2007-02-07 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Hi, everyone, I would like to ask you all to pray for Lucy and Michelle - Michelle is thinking of helping her cross tomorrow afternoon and if she gets better, she is planning to cancel the appointment. Please continue to pray that either Lucy will feel better,, if not, pray that Lucy will have the

RE: OT - a lovely story

2007-02-07 Thread MacKenzie, Kerry N.
Well, I'm not religious either, but you'd have to have a heart of stone not to be moved by this story. Briught tears to my eyes. It's always good to be reminded of the goodness and sensitivity of people in an often cruel world. Kerry M. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EM

OT - a lovely story

2007-02-07 Thread Leslie
Hi guys, I just got this forward, so it immediately had one strike against it, and then it mentioned God, which advanced my finger to the delete key quickly, but it involved a little girl, her dog, and a great deal of kindness, which vaulted it back into the "redeemable" category. I'm not religio

Hi and Question: Mouse Traps

2007-02-07 Thread Marissa Johnson
Hi all! Sorry I haven't been around much lately...life has been INSANE!!! My condolensces to anyone who's lost a fur baby. My thoughts are with you! And I'm sending positive thoughts for any sick kitties. I have a question. I am almost 100% sure I have mice in the walls of my bedroom

Re: Rude Ranch -ideas for getting HELP

2007-02-07 Thread TenHouseCats
excellent suggestions. more and more high-schools are requiring community service before graduation, and far more kids would like to help animals than people--a sentiment i can certainly identify with! there's a lot of things that retirees can do, as well, with skills gained from years of working

Re: Rude Ranch -ideas for getting HELP

2007-02-07 Thread tamara stickler
Well, three of my volunteers have now moved out of state (have since gone off to college), and the other two now have their hands full with their two new children, one of which is a Down's Synd. baby...where are you? I found the kids willing to help that time at one of the high schools in t

Re: Bart

2007-02-07 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Patti,Bart was so lucky that he had you for a guardian to look after him.Take care. Sherry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you all so very much for your thoughts, concerns and prayers for Bart and me. After I sent that post about my feral friend, (around 3:00 AM, EST ), I DID go out to