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Max
Moderator
08-12-2000
| Monday, July 31, 2006 - 3:14 pm
{SBG} How nice that they gave you pawprints and some fur. I still have my beloved Squeak's ashes in a nice box (not wooden, but a nice one anyway). She was a sweet, sweet kitty and losing her was very tough. I waited about a year and a half before adopting Ellie, who is now the light of my life. I tell her she's the best cat alive ('cause Squeak was the best cat, too).
Squeak (RIP)
Ellie the diva 
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, July 31, 2006 - 3:29 pm
Ellie is such pretty colors! Watching, maybe you could talk to the neighbors with the cats. It's a shame they let them out like that!
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 1:55 am
Twig - I kept looking for them to be outside today and never saw them. It's hard because they're house is behind my detached garage, so I have to wait to see if anyone is on the side (which they are often since they think Sharon's yard is theirs!) I wanted to talk to Sharon to see if she had gotten any more info on the situation. I did get the number for Animal Cruelty and had to take a walk around the block to see their house number. I fed the kittens today and gave them water. They're sweet kittens and definitely part Siamese. They're sleek - longer & thinner than reg. DSHs and while they don't have any "points" on their legs, they definitely do on the ears and tails. I know one has blue eyes as well. They're really adorable. One thing stumps me. As far as what I can tell and from info from Sharon, one of their gray tigers has a color and tags. She was in the yard to day and she has tags from our HS on the collar. Sharon said she thought the other one (who is really huge) was "gone" but I've seen him a couple of times now and he doesn't have a collar. These people are very inconsistent, obviously. I didn't see the kittens until later in the afternoon so I'm going to observe things today and see what I can find out, see if there's the possibility to talk to them and if not, call the HS. I feel so bad since the kittens really want some lovin' and while I have pet them and picked the one up, I'm afraid of getting fleas on me. We never really seem to have no problem with them since I use Frontline Plus on the dog and it takes care of the ones inside as well as protecting out cat. *sigh* If it weren't for DH I would probably put those kitties in a carrier and see what I could do for them. I know if I would foster them, a rescue group here would pay for the care they need, but DH would never go for that. (And knowing me, I'd end up attached and want to keep them anyway!) I want to ask Sharon is she ever sees them feed them, etc. before I call. I hate how indifferent people are to caring for their cats properly. I wish people would understand it's in their best interest NOT to run outside! {{{{{SBG}}}}} My Jade is buried in my back yard. She was small enough to do that w/o having her cremated. I'm sorry for how much you're hurting. Great pictures Max! They're both wonderful looking cats!
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Sweetbabygirl
Member
08-31-2002
| Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 7:36 am
Awww Max, they're beautiful! Thanks, Ophilia! Watching, can't you just call the SPCA, so that they can get the cats? Would your call be illegal or something? I find it hateful that those poor kitties are being treated that way.
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 7:40 am
(((SBG & Harpo))) sounds like a beautiful memorial to D.P. You are still grieving and probably will for some time. I am sorry for your pain. Max, Elle looks a lot like my first two.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 5:16 pm
our new kitties are in my folder
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 7:59 pm
I talked to my neighbor Sharon tonight and found out that she and the neighbor on the other side of her called the HS Animal Cruelty line last week and reported these people. I'm going to call tomorrow. There's nothing illegal about us calling. In fact, that's what the line is for. I wanted to make sure there was no water or food out and she confirmed there was none. She and her other neighbor are both leaving food and water out for the kittens and Sharon put a blanket in her garage for them to sleep on. The other neighbor walked up to Rite Aid w/her baby and bought flea spray for them and I guess her husband let one of the kittens in the house for a while. She wishes she could keep them or had someone who could take them. At least there's a few of us around here with brains and hearts! Apparently, Sharon also called about them providing no shelter or food for the shepherd and our town animal control came and gave them all kinds of fines and then they got rid of the dog. So the good news is, several of us are looking out for the kittens. The bad news is, they're not getting the vet care they should. One is male and one is female and I can just see the nightmare of them breeding w/one another and they're obviously siblings. There's just so much risk out there for them as far as catching diseases and getting hurt. Grrrrrrrrr! Sharon couldn't say if the HS came or not since she wasn't home. Anyway, I'm calling them again. I feel better knowing the other neighbors are also providing care for them, but there needs to be a long-term situation for these babies! Heading to your folder now, Pamy!
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Sweetbabygirl
Member
08-31-2002
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 6:25 am
Good for you, Watching! I hope these people get arrested, or at least they can no longer have animals. Pamajam, gonna have to pass right now with the kitties....if I look in your folder, I'm going to be crying at work.
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Bandit
Member
07-29-2001
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 7:09 am
SBG...sorry you're still feeling so much pain, but what wonderful last mementos you have. Give it some time, hun, and you'll be so thankful to have Harpo. He knows you're hurting, and he will want to comfort you. Take care...I'll be thinking about you. 
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 10:42 am
Sweetbabygirl: I know you must still be feeling so sad and missing your D.P.. I would have cried at the pawprint too...I hope things work out for you and Harpo or, if you cannot keep him, that he goes to another loving home. Max: Beautiful photos! Thank you for sharing them. Watching: I'm glad your neighborhood has so many willing guardian angels for those poor kittens. I hope they find a happy home(s) and that that woman who kicked them out of her house is punished, somehow. It's just not right what she did.
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Emmy
Member
05-05-2004
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 2:16 pm
I need some kitty advice in a hurry. Will someone call me on my cell phone pls... it's a kitty emergency. What might a momma kitty do with one of 6 newborns? We're kitty sitting for the neighbors and just a couple days ago new kitties were born. Would the momma carry one outside? We've looked EVERYWHERE and listened closely. My cell # is <>. If you call me I'll call you right back because I have tons of unused minutes. Thanks if you can help. --Emmy (who loves all animals but knows dogs a lot more than cats) THANKS
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 2:35 pm
You may have interrupted her when she had only relocated one. She is probably wanting to move them all to a spot.
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Emmy
Member
05-05-2004
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 2:38 pm
I found the kitten! Momma cat must have put it up on the higher shelf. She had her kittens in the linen closet so we tried to leave her alone and make her comfortable there. But now the AC won't come on in the house and it's too hot up there and the kittens can climb out. Should I put them in a big box? If Moonie is reading this she will kill me. She has no patience for me when I don't know how to take care of kitties. Don't tell her - she has enough to worry about. Still call me if you can help me. I promise to call you right back. I made MrEmmy get out of be (he has another migraine) to help me with the AC. I think it's a breaker or something. Now how do I get momma cat back inside to take care of her kitties? They're sleeping now and I know she needs a break, but I want her to nurse the one that was missing for hours.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 2:40 pm
(((SBG))) I just read the archives. You are in my thoughts and prayers
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Emmy
Member
05-05-2004
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 3:16 pm
Kitty emergency update: Moonie read this and called me and set me straight. 
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 3:17 pm
oh I am so glad Emmy!!
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 3:19 pm
So is everything fine withe the kitty now Emmy? If it is, I'll remove your phone number.
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 3:21 pm
(((SBG))) I received plaster paw prints with their ashes too from Samson (he passed Feb 1) and Spencer (he passed on June 23) It is so very special I miss my black kitties so much (both were black and so very handsome)
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 3:27 pm
The paw prints is such a wonderful tribute, I am so glad you both got them.
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Emmy
Member
05-05-2004
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 5:08 pm
Not all fine yet. How do I get the momma cat to come back home? I saw her about 20 minutes ago but she got scared and ran off again. She needs to come home and care of her babies. Once she's in I'm locking her in - got a litter box set up now.
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Max
Moderator
08-12-2000
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 5:09 pm
Emmy, If you give her some space, she'll probably be fine. Some momma cats don't like people to be involved a lot with them and their kittens. 
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Emmy
Member
05-05-2004
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 5:12 pm
How long can these babies be OK without her? They're all sleeping in a ball now.
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Max
Moderator
08-12-2000
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 5:18 pm
According to this site, newborn kittens need to eat 6-8 times a day. I'd suggest leaving them be and give momma cat space to come back to them without being disturbed. If they wake up and start crying for more than about 15 minutes without her coming back, then I'd start to worry. But they won't expire if you leave them alone for a couple of hours. Especially if they're sleeping. 
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Emmy
Member
05-05-2004
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 5:27 pm
Thanks Max. I'm going to go back next door and check again. After reading that site I'm really, really wishing she would come back now. Momma cat's first offspring is happy and playing with us. Kitties are not making noise. I just think it's been too long. But once she comes in we're locking the doors.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 6:24 pm
if she doesnt come back you can go get kitty formula and bottles....our kitten didnt take to them but maybe yours will
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