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[FeminineAllure]

I have a feral cat colony living on my back porch. I feed them daily and provide shelter...water. Some are coming around...baby steps.
I initially thought one of the female cats had one kitten it turns out she has three!!! They are precious!
I am working with some local organizations to TNR them. Provide their shots, medical care if needed.
Then the other day a beautiful Tabby was crying at my door. I fed him/her and hopefully she/he went back home. I could tell this cat was someones pet.
My purpose in life is connected to helping cats somehow. The funny part is I am highly allergic to them.
I live on Benadryl just to have my baby boy Punkin. Another rescue.
Punkin says hello to auntie belle.

[Inuus]

Kudos to you rescuers fosterers(is that a word?..lol) and animal guardian angels!
Ya know after reading alot on this thread I know there are alot of loving/caring animal angels out there which regularly restores my fairth in humanity. But I also know how education is really important too!
I have found actually alot of people are quite ignorant about the proper basic care of animals, or dont think it all through before they get an animal on impulse. To me its the hardest thing for me to deal with! I try to educate people as best as I can. Im known as the nutty dog lady around here that drives miles to take her dog to a canine oncologist when she was diagnosed with cancer..lol people know how much I care about my Gouda and dogs in general so when they are having troubles training or the dog seems sick etc they seem to ask me. I dont mind at all but wow..just amazes me how many people dont even know the basics. Is it just me? Am I just oversensitive or something? Do others see at least some of what Im seeing? Like for example
A coworker calls me the other day to say her sons pit is sick with vomiting and she has noticed flat type worms in his stool. I had to step back and take a breath. I mean to me it just seemed obvious the poor thing is infested with tapeworms. Something so easily prevented or treated with the proper meds. She said she had wormed him once. I said well do you give him monthly heartworm prevention meds? The one I give Gouda also kills internal parasites. She said whats heartworm? WOW uggh..I really had to step back. Heartworm is one of the easiest potentially deadly conditions in dogs to is also easily preventable. She had never taken the dog in for heartworm testing and she didnt even know what it was. I just find that very frustrating!
Oh and dont get me started on the people that dont spay or neuter their pets! I have gone around and around with people even my sister about this. I would say out of all the pet peeves(no pun intended) with people and their pets..spay/neuter is my biggest! I think education and relearning what one might have been brought up to believe is the key. It seems old learned habits are hard to break in that dept.
I guess Im a zealot or something when it comes to proper care and treatment of pets. Im a firm believer..you take on a pet even with the best of intentions(rescues etc) its ones obligation to give the best of care one can afford ...Im not saying the pet should get treatment while the human family suffers. But think it through if you arent willing to pay for possible health problems down the road dont get a pet. Pets arent disposable items like alot of the stuff in our society. Also if one isnt in a stable situation as far as housing etc a pet..another living being shouldnt be brought into that situation in the first place.
Im sorry this was a vent of sorts but I felt if anyone could understand all you animal lovers could
Im sure some of you have pet peeves as well..Im sure Im not the only nutty dog(or cat or any pet) lady in here..lol

[Tommi]

I know Melamine hit the news about our pets food. Sometimes other things don't make the headlines, and critters suffer.

Diamond Pet Foods Announces Recall of Premium Edge Adult Cat and Premium Edge Hairball Cat Food

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - On September 23, Diamond Pet Foods issued a voluntary recall for Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat and Premium Edge Hairball cat because they have the potential to produce Thiamine Deficiency. Today’s announcement provides additional information from the company’s posted announcement of September 23 when the initial recall information was provided.

Thiamine is essential for cats. Symptoms of deficiency displayed by an affected cat can be gastrointestinal or neurological in nature. At the first stage the cat may show decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting, and weight loss. Later, neurologic signs can develop, which may include ventriflexion (bending towards the floor) of the neck, wobbly walking, circling, falling, and seizures. These ultimately may result in the death of the animal if left untreated. If your cat has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian. "

Entire press release, and states affected can be seen @ http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm192404.htm

[Sachita]

Originally Posted by Tommi

I know Melamine hit the news about our pets food. Sometimes other things don't make the headlines, and critters suffer.

Diamond Pet Foods Announces Recall of Premium Edge Adult Cat and Premium Edge Hairball Cat Food

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - On September 23, Diamond Pet Foods issued a voluntary recall for Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat and Premium Edge Hairball cat because they have the potential to produce Thiamine Deficiency. Today’s announcement provides additional information from the company’s posted announcement of September 23 when the initial recall information was provided.

Thiamine is essential for cats. Symptoms of deficiency displayed by an affected cat can be gastrointestinal or neurological in nature. At the first stage the cat may show decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting, and weight loss. Later, neurologic signs can develop, which may include ventriflexion (bending towards the floor) of the neck, wobbly walking, circling, falling, and seizures. These ultimately may result in the death of the animal if left untreated. If your cat has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian. "

Entire press release, and states affected can be seen @ http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm192404.htm

You know I don't think this is the first time they've been recalled. This company has had trouble. It's hard to find a good pet food these days. I use to use Wellness Core and switched to Taste of The Wild. It turned out to be better and cheaper. When you have as many dogs as I do it's expensive to feed everyone but its even more expensive to have huge vet bills. I'm thankful I don't have many vet bills.

[Inuus]

I use Taste Of The Wild as well. Works much better for my dog. her coat is so much softer, she sheds less and umm not to be gross but she poops less and more firm. Seems like its easier for her to digest

Originally Posted by Sachita

You know I don't think this is the first time they've been recalled. This company has had trouble. It's hard to find a good pet food these days. I use to use Wellness Core and switched to Taste of The Wild. It turned out to be better and cheaper. When you have as many dogs as I do it's expensive to feed everyone but its even more expensive to have huge vet bills. I'm thankful I don't have many vet bills.

[Sachita]

Originally Posted by Inuus

I use Taste Of The Wild as well. Works much better for my dog. her coat is so much softer, she sheds less and umm not to be gross but she poops less and more firm. Seems like its easier for her to digest

Oh wow I missed this. I remember when Gouda got sick. How is Gouda now?

TOW is a great food. Will it stay this way as they grow? who knows. I also swear by Cod Liver oil and buy a gallon at amazon Cal Vet for 20 bucks. Over all the decrease in shedding is amazing.

The feed store here that sells it always thanks me for sending them customers to buy it, however they have yet to give me any discounts knowing I also rescue animals and feed animals that aren't mine. I've decided to contact them and see what is involved in becoming a distributor and I'd also like to offer free seminars at the local churches on animal care.

I am a firm believer in food for healing people and animals. You probably get sick of me saying it.

[key]

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere's Goldie!



Found her a block from the highway, and see dogs along highways pretty regularly (as I drive long distances). One of these days I may start a "found on the highway rescue." So far, the ones I have been able get to, I have been able to get to the ACC of the area. But I wonder if that was the best thing to do, you know?

[Semantics]

Originally Posted by key

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere's Goldie!

What a sweet girl.

[Sachita]

Originally Posted by key

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere's Goldie!



Found her a block from the highway, and see dogs along highways pretty regularly (as I drive long distances). One of these days I may start a "found on the highway rescue." So far, the ones I have been able get to, I have been able to get to the ACC of the area. But I wonder if that was the best thing to do, you know?

she's so pretty!

I know what you mean about rescuing. We rescued a bunch of feral cats and took them to get fixed and the SPCA said they weren't taking cats. The HS here is NOT a no kill shelter. We found homes for some but opted to let them remain wild.

Sometimes I'll see a stray and he/she is just free, roaming around, maybe a little hungry and cold but free.

Sometimes I wish I could fence in my 30 acres and take a bunch of them. Id make them huts and tents, let them run in the woods. Its expensive to care and feed animals.

With the economy some of the shelters that normally get donations are suffering. Especially around here.