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Twinkie
Member

09-24-2002

Friday, July 15, 2005 - 9:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Jimmer, I'm so sorry for your loss as well and I know exactly what you mean. When our boy, Gato, died hubby and I couldn't even talk about him for a couple of years without breaking down completely. Even now, knowing that someone else is going through that kind of pain makes me sob. Hubby tells me I should stay out of the pet threads because I get so emotional but I just can't do that and he understands. He would do the same thing.

Mamie316
Member

07-08-2003

Friday, July 15, 2005 - 9:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh Jimmer and Calamity, I am so very sorry at your losses. I know how much it hurts to lose your kitties.

Bonzacat
Member

07-08-2003

Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 8:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hugs to you both Calamity & Jimmer.

Jimmer
Member

08-30-2000

Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 8:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thank you so much everyone. I think that sometimes it's hard for people who don't have pets to understand how emotional it can be when they pass away. They truly become precious little friends that are always there for you. We just have to keep reminding ourselves that as long as they have happy little lives that is all that matters. Thanks again.

Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 9:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
(((Jimmer and family)))

I think you should get two kittens. Double your pleasure, double your fun! Plus they can play with each other instead of getting into stuff that they shouldn't.

Eeyoreslament
Member

07-20-2003

Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 11:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
((((Jimmer))))

That picture makes Sammy look like such a character!! I bet he's just WAITING to entertain Calamity's Belle up there in kitty heaven!!

I agree with JB, two kittens!!!!!!

Jimmer
Member

08-30-2000

Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 11:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Eeyore and Julie that is too cute an idea. I know our girls would love to have two kittens (they've already been hinting about that).

I also love the thought of Sammy and Belle playing together up in kitty heaven.

Twinkie
Member

09-24-2002

Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 2:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Gato's been up there since '99 waiting for them to come play.

Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 3:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Jimmer, click here:
Petfinder

or here:
Petfinder

or here:
Petfinder

or:
Petfinder


Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 3:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
well for whatever reason, with the last 3, you'll have to copy and paste...

Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 3:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
here's another to check out:
Petfinder

Jimmer
Member

08-30-2000

Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 3:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh my goodness. Thank you Julie.

And, Twinkie that's very special.

If I had known how good this would make me feel I would have posted earlier.

Thanks again.

Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 4:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Calamity, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Belle. I just didn't want the story to end that way and I know you didn't. I wish you could have been with her but glad you had that nice visit.

Jimmer, sorry for your loss of sweet Sammy. I know you and your daughter will find some kitty who needs a home and what a fortunate kitty that will be!


Urgrace
Member

08-19-2000

Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 6:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
((((Calamity and Jimmer))))

Redstar
Member

07-08-2005

Sunday, July 17, 2005 - 11:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well, my new kitten Emma (3 months old) is here. I was concerned about how my older (16 years) would accept the kitten. Actually, to my surprise, Phoebe has been more politely curious than anything - it's the KITTEN who hisses and gets all freaked whenever Phoebe gets near. Phoebe seems to only be hissing and growling after Emma hisses at her.

Emma came from a household of four cats and a dog, and I know she's lonely - she cries whenever I get out of her sight. But I'm trying to balance spending my time with each cat - with Phoebe so she doesn't feel the kitten is usurping her position and with Emma because I know she's anxious being in another cat's territory and being without her family.

The last time I tried to bring an (adult) cat into the house, Phoebe was really edgy and irritable and peed everywhere to mark her territory. I couldn't keep the adult, and it is a concern that Phoebe will begin doing this again (even though she's acting much calmer with the kitten than she did with the cat). Also, when Phoebe is really mad at me, she makes her point by peeing on something (like when I left for a two week vacation and came back to find all the pillows on the couch a bit - er - fragrant).

It's going really well, actually, but I thought I'd ask for ideas and suggestions that have succeeded for this kind of situation. More importantly, anything I should watch out for?

Calamity
Member

10-18-2001

Monday, July 18, 2005 - 10:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Sammy

Jimmer: I'm so very sorry that you and your family lost your dear friend. Your daughter sounds like a wonderful, caring soul. I also smiled a bit mistly at the thought of Sammy & Belle playing in cat heaven together. Belle especially liked to carry string around and chase treats that were slid across the floor.


Everyone: You really are all so kind and special. Thank you for the support. It's just so hard to believe Belle's really gone. Oh, I don't mean to get started again so I'll stop there.

Baby Belle
Belle as a kitten

Lady Belle
March 18, 1996 - July 15, 2005

Belle looking up
This was taken the night before her surgery - somehow the way she's looking up and the way the light is shining on her makes me feel a bit better. Silly, I know.

Saxywildcat
Member

05-30-2005

Monday, July 18, 2005 - 10:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh Calamity, Belle was a beautiful cat. I know that my two poodles that I had growing up are welcoming her and playing with her. :-)

Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Monday, July 18, 2005 - 8:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
So gorgeous and special, Calamity! Thanks for sharing Belle with us.

Redstar.. look up cat pheremones on the internet.. I think there is still a link back in this thread.. Supposed to calm them down and might help. There is also Feliway spray which is also pheremones and supposed to help also with peeing problems and such. Might be worth a try!

Critter continues to chase Angelina upstairs maybe every other day.. I guess she's getting some exercise, anyway.

Jimmer
Member

08-30-2000

Monday, July 18, 2005 - 9:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I can't say thanks enough to everyone here.

Calamity, Those are lovely pictures of Belle to go with the lovely memories you have of her.

Wendo
Member

08-07-2000

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 6:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Just thought I'd let you know that I was right, Boo has an ear infection in her right ear. Lots of bacteria and yeast in there. Poor thing. My vet said that it probably was starting a month ago when I brought her in and mentioned it then.

Anyways, ear drops and a follow up appointment in three weeks.

Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 6:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
AW, poor Boo! Hope those drops clear it right up, Wendo.

Twinkie
Member

09-24-2002

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 8:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Last night hubby and I got the scare of our lives. When the temp drops at night I always open the upstairs porch door and Angel and Squirt love to sit out there and watch the neighborhood goings on. Last night they were both out there when hubby came home from work and I was out there also. Well, Angel was on the outside of the railing and Squirt was on the inside of it and faster than I could do anything Squirt went after Angel and she lost her footing and down she went to the ground. Thank goodness hubby was down there opening the front door so she ran in. It took us a while to get her out of hiding to check her out but she is fine. I nearly had a heart attack on the other hand. LOL There I was screaming OMG OMG at 3AM. I'm sure the neighbors loved that. I also screamed at the boy " I'm gonna kick your a$$!" so now the neighbors also probably think I beat our cats. I just so glad cats land on their feet and the girl is alright. Now I'm worried about opening the porch door tonight but its so hot I really have to. I'm hoping Angel will be leary about going out there.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 8:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL, Twinkie! At least you gave the neighbors something to talk about!

We had a kitty named "Mister" and one day I was calling and calling him to come in saying his name over and over and being ever so coaxing. Big mistake!

Twinkie
Member

09-24-2002

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 10:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL Vee now that's funny!! So far so good. She hasn't gone near the porch so while the boy was out there I gave her some catnip. Usually Squirt hogs the catnip and runs her off. I wish she would grow some cajones and kick his butt sometimes. She's twice his size but she's such a wuss! LOL

Redstar
Member

07-08-2005

Friday, July 22, 2005 - 5:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks for the advice, Sea! Emma the kitten has been here for a week, and Her Royal Highness Phoebe has not peed on anything. In fact, Phoebe has been kind of interested in the kitten and was even the one who initiated play. My strategy is to make sure that Phoebe knows she's top cat in the house - petting her first when I come home, shutting the kitten out of the bedroom when I go to bed so that Phoebe gets her usual bedtime cuddling (I let the kitten in later), setting aside the kitten to give Phoebe attention if she comes up to me, etc. That seems to be working out well.

Phoebe loves to drink from the faucet in the bathroom sink, and Emma is trying to learn. It is so funny! At first, Emma didn't catch that she needs to turn her head sideways, and she kept getting a face full of water. It would get up her nose, and she'd snort and get all indignant. Trying to bring the stream of water to her mouth didn't work out like she planned, either! She's learned to turn her head and lap rather than bite the water, but is having trouble judging the distance and still getting water up her nose. She is bound and determined to get it right, however, and every time after Phoebe is done drinking, Emma has to try.

Emma is also adjusting to wooden floors - when she gets really excited, though, she still looks like a cartoon character - running as fast as she can and getting nowhere!

We are working on the house rules (no cats on hard furniture, bed is for sleep not play, human body parts are not toys), so I have a water bottle in every room. It's kind of amusing to watch Emma debate between her desire to jump up on the coffee table and her certain knowledge that I'm right there with the bottle. She loathes being squirted, but she sooooo wants up on that table!