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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Sunday, September 23, 2007 - 2:26 pm
hahahaha, Juju, mine still hiss and they are brother and sister. That firm NO, did nothing but delay the activity until another time, LOL. It always amazes me when they hiss at each other like they don't know each other. They have only been apart when one has to stay at the vet and I understand why the hissing goes on at that time. But now, for no apparent reason, they will just slap at each other and hiss. I have noticed there are never any claws, but it is wierd.
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Cndeariso
Member
06-28-2004
| Monday, September 24, 2007 - 8:14 am
From Dr.s Foster & Smith: Halloween is a fun-filled holiday for children and adults. However, for a household cat, it can be a stressful, frightening, and even dangerous holiday. Remember, your pet depends on you to protect him, so please take a few extra precautions to keep him safe during this Halloween season and note these safety-minded tips. During this time of mischief and pranks, all too often cats become unwilling participants. Keep your outdoor pets well supervised in the yard or, better yet, keep them indoors and safe from neighborhood hooligans at night. Make sure your cat is wearing proper identification. If, for any reason, a pet does escape or become lost, you increase the chances that your pet will be returned to you if he is wearing a collar with an ID tag. Even the most social cats should be kept in a separate room during trick-or-treat visiting hours. You may even consider setting up a pet barrier in your entranceway to keep your cat from darting out between your legs when you open the door. For especially nervous animals, the parade of costumed kids and endlessly chiming doorbells can get to be too much for comfort. There are a variety of calming products designed for storm- and travel-shy pets, which are also useful on Halloween. Finally, decorations and Jack-O'-Lanterns are tempting for pets to get their noses into. Needless to say, it's too easy for them to get hurt if left unsupervised, whether it's in a tangle of crepe paper or a singed coat from an open flame. Curious kittens are particularly at risk of becoming burned. Always keep these Halloween favors out of your pet's reach! Halloween can be a fun and festive time for the entire family. Following these simple rules can ensure you and your pets have a great start to the holiday season.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 7:14 pm
Boy, I could sure use some advice here. Several weeks ago, a baby-kitten furball we've named "Eight-ball" arrived at our doorstep. He is as black as night with olive-green eyes, and just a few white whiskers smattered among the black ones to relieve our superstitions about black cats. He is as loving and sweet a little lap kitten as you will ever find. We are looking to find a good home for him, but in the meantime he and Max have become thick as thieves. Shortly after he showed up, I realized he had an identical twin in the neighborhood (for real, he and Eight-Ball are clearly brothers). The twin has always been the opposite of Eight-Ball - very anti-social, wary of humans, hiding in the shadows, skittish as hell. Well, tonight I caught sight of him again and he is VERY injured. His tail has been run over and is hanging broken by a thread. He's very thin and sickly. He eventually let me get close enough for me to see exactly how identical to Eight-Ball he is, which is right down to the couple of white whiskers. I couldn't get close enough to grab him, and I could have stayed there all night and he still would have run like hell. He is injured and feral-acting and anti-social. But he really broke my heart. I would like to catch him and take him to a vet to have his tail fixed and whatever else ails him handled. But I have NO idea how to accomplish this when he is so skittish. If anyone has any suggestions on how to round up an essentially feral and wary kitten, I'd very much appreciate your help. I'm not going to get much sleep until I am able to help this little guy. It seems no one in the world gives a shit about him and he knows it. I'm very much hoping I can get him fixed up and find him a good home. I just have to catch him first. Anyone?
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Beckie03
Member
07-05-2007
| Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 7:43 pm
You know...the way I caught the skiddish cat that was giving some ham out...put some close to him and them backed up and sat there until he finished it. Then I would just hold my hand out with more, let him take it. It took about four pieces of ham until he finally got close enough to grab.
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 8:18 pm
Humane traps are the best GAL... your vet will lend you one or you can purchase one. Put a can of sardines in there... very smelly food with a blanket covering the cage. When caught your vet will know how to handle him. When he sedated after the surgery be sure to handle him alot and get your scent on him. You may have to keep him in a spare bathroom until he is better, meanwhile you will be able to interact with him. Good luck, you have a huge kitty heart!!
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 8:18 pm
I have two 9 day old rescues in my folder!!
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Friday, September 28, 2007 - 7:31 am
GAL, prayers for your success with Ferrell.
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Beckie03
Member
07-05-2007
| Friday, September 28, 2007 - 10:39 am
Just found out that my cat might have asthma, or heart worm, or pnemonia. Vet is leaning towards asthma...don't understand how she got asthma, nothing has really changed in our house. Anyways, keep her in your prayers...she sounds like she is hacking up a hairball, even though nothing is coming up. I defintely feel bad for her 
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Bombaycat
Member
07-21-2007
| Friday, September 28, 2007 - 2:42 pm
GAL - I agree with Beckie03 - ham works. That's what I used to rescue my bombay beauty. First I "threw out" some ham on my patio and left. When I saw her return, I threw some more out, but this time I stood inside the door. Then I slowly got her to eat out of my hand. It took a couple of hours of determination, but I was successful. I'm praying you have a successful outcome.
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Cdbga
Member
10-04-2004
| Saturday, September 29, 2007 - 7:31 am
When I first found Naiya at the park, she wouldn't let me get too close. I would go every day and put out food and then sit down while she ate. Each time she let me get a little closer, and when I could sit close enough, I'd reach out (slowly, of course) and pet her while she ate. Still took a few days before she'd let me pick her up. Just be sure to be slow and deliberate when you try for the touching. Give him a chance to give you a yes or no signal. And I don't know, but if you've got his brother, who obviously loves you, that might help...if they like each other. And, speaking of my little Naiya. Last night, I put her in one of Whitney's Halloween Costumes and snapped a picture. It was taken on my aunt's cell phone, so its not the highest quality, but here it is:

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Cdbga
Member
10-04-2004
| Saturday, September 29, 2007 - 7:38 am
And, no, she was NOT happy about it. But, it was the weirdest thing....she was trying to get away and I kept having to stop her and then I said "You remember Christmas? I kept bringing you back until we got a picture. If you just sit still long enough for one picture, we'll be done and I'll take the costume off." And she sat still, looked at the camera and let me take the picture.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, September 29, 2007 - 12:46 pm
Cute picture. GAL.. that is a thought.. if the brother doesn't smell too much like recent bath, be sure to pet and love on the brother and get his scent on you or Colossus, whoever is going to approach the injured brother.. keep one hand scented and then when he is close enough to smell you, maybe that will help. Or maybe even have a towel that the brother has slept on. Bless you for helping out these black kitties (and of course your other rescues and placements as well).
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Saturday, September 29, 2007 - 10:09 pm
A few summers ago there was a stray that the neighbor and I were feeding and I was able to hook up w/a rescue group and they were going to do all the vet work he needed, and I found a foster. What I wasn't expecting since he would let me pet him, etc., was him freaking out when he was put in the carrier. He actually tore a claw off trying to get out. That would be my one worry about trying to use a trap. Animals often do hurt themselves trying to get out. If you could get him to the vet as soon as you captured him, it would be perfect. I'd try putting food out and keep putting it closer and closer to the carrier until you can shut it and then get him to a vet as soon as possible. It depends how long you've had the brother whether he'll even respond to the his scent as anything familiar. Cats seem to forget siblings/parents in a very short period of time. Good luck and keep us posted!! Cute pic of Naiya!! I missed a great one of Misha the other night. I walked into the bathroom and there she was on what looked like her own little "throne." She had done the "kitty trick" of pulling a huge pile of toilet paper off the roll and was all comfy laying on top of it when I walked in. There she was on her throne right in front of the "people throne!" LOL I had to call my son in to see her. She just looked at us like, "What's the problem?" The batteries were dead on the camera, dagnabit!! LOL I have to go see those babies, Moonie!!
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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Saturday, September 29, 2007 - 10:20 pm
I figured it was time to share another picture of Leia.

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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Sunday, September 30, 2007 - 7:54 am
She makes you want to grab her little whisker 'pots' and pinch them. How sweet she is!
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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Sunday, September 30, 2007 - 3:05 pm
LOL!! Too funny! She is a sweet kitty.
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Tuesday, October 02, 2007 - 11:42 pm
I absolutely LOVE her coloring!! What a beauty!
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Weinermr
Member
08-18-2001
| Wednesday, October 03, 2007 - 5:04 pm
Some pics of Brussels. Last pictures I posted of her were at 10 1/2 weeks and about 2 3/4 lbs (I posted them June 17 at 7PM). She is now 6 months old and right around 9 lbs.

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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Wednesday, October 03, 2007 - 5:07 pm
That last pic is just precious!
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Weinermr
Member
08-18-2001
| Wednesday, October 03, 2007 - 5:09 pm
Thanks Twinkie, I couldn't be prouder!
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Wednesday, October 03, 2007 - 5:12 pm
Awww Musicman she is sooooooooooo sweet. I LOVE her coloring and markings. What a lucky kitty!!
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Wednesday, October 03, 2007 - 5:14 pm
Leia a cutie too!! And Cdbga that pix is too too funny... she is like ok Momma get this thing off me LOL
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Wednesday, October 03, 2007 - 5:18 pm
Wow, she is a beauty!!
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Weinermr
Member
08-18-2001
| Wednesday, October 03, 2007 - 5:23 pm
Thanks Moon and Dipo, I think she's gorgeous, but I'm biased. What bright green eyes Leia has! Very striking.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, October 03, 2007 - 5:29 pm
oooh she is too beautiful!!!!!! love the pics!!!!
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