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Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 6:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I'm crazy about him though I won't get to see him often, and my own two girls are adorable , of course.

I've spammed my folder(back an archive), Bonza's, Julips, Jinksy's and I forget where else.. he's a photogenic guy.

Citruscitygal
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08-07-2003

Sunday, December 03, 2006 - 3:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Citruscitygal a private message Print Post    
Just want to keep our furbabies safe during the holidays. This is from my ASPCA Newsletter.
Happy Holidays to all!



ATTENTION, PET OWNERS! DECK THE HALLS—BUT DO IT SAFELY, PLEASE
For many of us, 'tis the season to decorate our homes with live Christmas trees and holiday greenery. But did you know that some of these yuletide traditions can be hazardous to your pet’s health?

* Lovely lilies are commonly used in holiday floral arrangements, but many varieties—including Tiger, Asian, Japanese Show, Stargazer and the Casa Blanca—can cause kidney failure in cats if ingested.

* Bag the boughs of holly and live mistletoe. Sure, they add a nice touch to your holiday décor, but holly can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy if eaten by your pet. And should he sample mistletoe, he could suffer gastrointestinal upset and cardiovascular problems. Opt for just-as-jolly artificial plants made from silk or plastic.

* Christmas tree water may contain fertilizers that can cause stomach upset. Stagnant tree water is a breeding ground for bacteria—and your pet could end up with nausea or diarrhea should he imbibe.

* Although the potential toxicity of poinsettias is generally overstated, these showy holiday plants can irritate your pet’s mouth, and may cause nausea and/or mild vomiting.

If you suspect that your animal companion has eaten a potentially toxic substance, call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center’s emergency hotline at (888) 426-4435 for round-the-clock telephone assistance. For more poison prevention tips, please visit ASPCA online.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Sunday, December 03, 2006 - 3:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Thanks, CCG!!

Regee
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10-09-2005

Monday, December 04, 2006 - 4:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Regee a private message Print Post    
I need some help, I have 2 rescue human fur kitties, 8 and 10 year's old and I don't know what to get them for Christmas.

They have their stockings, but I am at a loss for what to get, they have ton's of toy's.

Now my 2 rescue white boxer's well they are already done.

So can ya all help me with my puzzlement in what to get the babies.

Thanks so much.

Reg'ee

Prisonerno6
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08-31-2002

Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 4:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Prisonerno6 a private message Print Post    
My winter holiday card...

cardfront

cardinside

Prisonerno6
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08-31-2002

Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 6:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Prisonerno6 a private message Print Post    
Oops. Change the "Shout" to "Pout."

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 1:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
That's so cute! And gorgeous black kitties! My favorite!

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 12:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Regee, how about dental treats?
http://www.1800petmeds.com/pdetail.asp?SK=2525

My boy kitty loves them and it is good for his teeth! Side benefit it makes their breath smell good, LOL.

Regee
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10-09-2005

Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 2:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Regee a private message Print Post    
Dipo:

Thanks for the answer will go check them out right now :-)..

Lizziedi
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10-05-2005

Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 2:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lizziedi a private message Print Post    
Hi, just catching up on the cat news!

Love the card, Prisoner~

Here's another Christmas idea, adding to Dipo's info. My cats are the picky-est on the planet. They turn thier noses up at almost all cat treats. But now they love Feline Greenies (dental treats), especially the liver flavor. I get them at the pet store--don't know if supermarkets carry them.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 10:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Ooooh, thanks lizziedi, I haven't heard of Feline Greenies, I shall get some. My girl kitty turns her head at any kind of treat, she doesn't even want a dental treat. Maybe she will like the greenies!

I also thought of another gift idea, the scratching pads that have catnip on them. My kitties love them. http://www.catclaws.com/cat-scratching-pads.php

Hypermom
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08-13-2001

Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 6:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hypermom a private message Print Post    
I adopted a baby tonight from the animal shelter! Her name is Elsa and she is 5 months old. She is gray striped, with a bit of persian. She is very shy right now. It's so nice having a kitty again.



Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 6:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
She's beautiful, Hypermom! And how perfect to be snuggled by that sweater filled with a loving person!

Welcome, Elsa, to the TVCH furbaby family :-)

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 9:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
she is precious! what a wonderful christmas gift!

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 9:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
Awww, she's really cute! I've been debating recently whether it's time for a new kitty...you're tempting me! Congratulations!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 10:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
MOre temptation.. my brother and sil are happy they decided it was time...

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Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 11:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
What darling mini-fuzzybottoms!!! Awwwwww. :-)

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 12:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Hyper, it is wet and dark here in SoCal tonight and probably darker and colder there and I look at Elsa in that picture and think she must be settling in a bit more and thinking "I want to stay here forever" and purring.

Lizziedi
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10-05-2005

Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 12:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lizziedi a private message Print Post    
Two beautiful little grey tabbies! Congratulations Hypermom on the brand new arrival. I'll forever love grey tabbies, my very first cat was one, a gift from my parents when I was 4, and lived until I was married & a mom, 18 years. I still believe they have extra smarts & stamina.

Thank you, Dipo, for the link to catnip scratchers, I didn't know they made them.

Speaking of catnip, I have a question for you cat owners:

The last two times I bought catnip, I bought the pricier kind, two different brands. Each has more than just leaves, including little black seeds & tiny thistles that hurt my fingers when I crush it. The cats don't seem to mind. Is this normal for higher-end catnip?

Also, is anyone else ever worried when they have little baggies around their house containing what looks like marijuana? What visitors may think? Lol, but I do tear off the label & put it back into the baggy so that it clearly says catnip.

Hypermom
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08-13-2001

Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 8:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hypermom a private message Print Post    
Thanks everyone!

Huk, I was hesitant about finding another kitty after losing Samantha and Holly this year, but Elsa won me over.

Sea, she does purr and burrows her head when I hold her. I was beginning to think that she didn't meow, but she finally did a little mew this morning when she was exploring the kitchen. lol She's now back hiding under the treadmill. Your brother and SIL's kitty looks like her twin!

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 10:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
What beautiful babies!

Slinkydog
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11-30-2005

Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 12:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slinkydog a private message Print Post    
I haven't had a cat for a couple of years, since my last one disappeared. Being a dog person, and not wanting an indoor cat, I opted not to try to get one for fear of it either getting run over or getting in the fence in the backyard and getting killed by the dogs.

Well, a skinny little orange tabby wondered up and started hanging out 2 or 3 months ago. He is now huge, fat and named Safari. We were out raking leaves in the backyard on Sunday, and Safari came slinking out there. The dogs sniffed, but did not attack (this was probably not his first time back there). He curled up in my chair, leaving me to have to sit on the ice chest when I needed a break. He is spoiled rotten, very loving and very demanding. Typical cat!

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 2:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Slinky, don't forget that once cats were worshipped as gods and they have never forgotten that.

Slinkydog
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11-30-2005

Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 3:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slinkydog a private message Print Post    
I actually had forgotten, but that explains alot!

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 3:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
Our kitten, McKitty, has decided that the Blessed Mother and Joseph, do not belong in the manger of our nativity set. He thinks he does. We are now calling him our atheist kitty.