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Do you love pretty much everything about cats? Their fur, their eyes, their paws, their tails--just everything about them? Then this is the group for you & your
cat(s)! Here we are all lovers of the feline cat! Or cats!
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Under New Management
I am happy to be the new manager for our Cat Lover's group here on EONS! Like all our members, I love cats, and have known the joy of sharing my home with a number of felines over the years. To me, all cats are beautiful, from strays and barncats to pedigreed showcats. I am honored to have the opportunity to lead this group.
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10 days ago
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Plastic Bowls Can Be Dangerous
I recently found out that all those plastic dishes we are using for our fur friends can be harboring germs. It is better for us to use ceramic or stainless.
Seems that the plastic bowls are porous and retain any germs they come in contact with. So if you are having trouble getting a sick cat well or if he keeps coming down with the same thing, Throw Out Those Plastic Bowls
Seems that the plastic bowls are porous and retain any germs they come in contact with. So if you are having trouble getting a sick cat well or if he keeps coming down with the same thing, Throw Out Those Plastic Bowls
Checking In
Sorry, I haven't been around alot; The Lady keeps me pretty busy sampling and reviewing the cheeses that she brings home.
Sorry about Amber; I hope you can work that problem out. It's hard for us to read and while we want to help; I, for one, am on the other side of the country and not able to do much other than offer sympathy and encouragement.
To everyone else, I'll be hanging out the next couple of days - making sure you cats are behaving...not...meow!!
Sorry about Amber; I hope you can work that problem out. It's hard for us to read and while we want to help; I, for one, am on the other side of the country and not able to do much other than offer sympathy and encouragement.
To everyone else, I'll be hanging out the next couple of days - making sure you cats are behaving...not...meow!!
Elmo's Final Box
I am grieving. Just lost my 11 yr. old male, Elmo tonight. He died at the vet's when I took him in to see if I could do anything more for him. I came back from a 3 week vacation and he had lost a lot of weight. He had a bad eye I was nursing and had taken him to two different vets. Lots of tests, little answers.
He was lethargic last night, eating little and not drinking. Got him to eat a little turkey from my hand this morning but he was showing all the signs of wanting to go off by himself to die. Sitting in the middle of the yard alone looking into the woods behind our house, shallow breathing and tonight before I took him to the vet's, he was breathing open mouthed.
I feel horrible that I took him to the vet's. I was selfish. I should have just let him die at home peacefully like my Boston Terrier did of congestive heart failure. He showed all the same signs. His trip to the vet's was very disturbing to him. He fought me and I believe the struggle caused him serious strain to the heart. If I hadn't taken him, I would have always wondered if I had done enough to save his life.
As I was taking him into the examining room, he let go of his urine and I rushed to put him on the table. He convulsed while I begged for someone to help. His lips were white and his moth was pale. The Dr. rushed in and administered a shot to his heart and palpitated his chest but he was gone. I still can't believe he is gone. Who will sit in my lap?
The vet felt his thin tummy and found a mass. He had me press on it. Said the eye problem would not have killed him but that cancer was the culprit. They put him in a box wrapped in the towel I had him in and I brought him home to bury in the woods behind our house. He loved those woods.
He was lethargic last night, eating little and not drinking. Got him to eat a little turkey from my hand this morning but he was showing all the signs of wanting to go off by himself to die. Sitting in the middle of the yard alone looking into the woods behind our house, shallow breathing and tonight before I took him to the vet's, he was breathing open mouthed.
I feel horrible that I took him to the vet's. I was selfish. I should have just let him die at home peacefully like my Boston Terrier did of congestive heart failure. He showed all the same signs. His trip to the vet's was very disturbing to him. He fought me and I believe the struggle caused him serious strain to the heart. If I hadn't taken him, I would have always wondered if I had done enough to save his life.
As I was taking him into the examining room, he let go of his urine and I rushed to put him on the table. He convulsed while I begged for someone to help. His lips were white and his moth was pale. The Dr. rushed in and administered a shot to his heart and palpitated his chest but he was gone. I still can't believe he is gone. Who will sit in my lap?
The vet felt his thin tummy and found a mass. He had me press on it. Said the eye problem would not have killed him but that cancer was the culprit. They put him in a box wrapped in the towel I had him in and I brought him home to bury in the woods behind our house. He loved those woods.
new member intro
Hello, I am new to this group and to Eons - hoping to find some cat-loving friends. I have two cats living in my home: Phoebe, a beautiful longhair princess, and Gretchen, my cat with attitude (don't have their pictures uploaded yet but hope to soon). I also foster a small colony of spayed/neutered feral cats.
Cats are special
I've always known that Cats are special creatures, mine have been so tuned into me and seem more human than animal at times.
If you see my profile, you will see them. Ms.Kitty, the black and white one has the most interesting eyes and acts more human than cat. The black cat Kuji has passed on recently and I really miss him.
I love all cats, but the black ones are my favorite.
If you see my profile, you will see them. Ms.Kitty, the black and white one has the most interesting eyes and acts more human than cat. The black cat Kuji has passed on recently and I really miss him.
I love all cats, but the black ones are my favorite.
YAY!!
Thanks TTurbo, for steppin' in and steppin' up to manage our little menagerie!! We sure do appreciate it!!
CiaoMeOwwwwwwww!! S,BQ
CiaoMeOwwwwwwww!! S,BQ
How can we help????
Bill's post about his cat, Amber, brings to mind a real issue. Every where I turn, I hear people talking about how hard things are now, and I see stuff on-line about things like foreclosures, etc. When life's difficulties turn a person's living situation upside down, often the family pet gets left in the cold. I often notice online comments about those kinds of situations that are harsh and judgemental saying "how could they allow this to happen?", and worse. I have also seen this sort of attitude coming from well meaning rescue groups, as well, and it makes me wonder does it make it harder for a person faced with a situation that has become beyond their control to ask for help in making provisions for their pets?
This is an issue that I'd like to see discussed here, so that maybe we can learn what options are available to help when a beloved pet has to be placed in a new home. Is it possible for us to find a way to help Bill find a solution for his Amber, who he clearly cares about, by working together to find a reliable foster home, or lead to her placement? How practical would it be to attempt? Does anyone have suggestions that they have seen work? What are the alternatives to a shelter if there is no choice but re-home the cat? How do we know that we are finding a good home for the pet?
Please feel free to jump in with some constructive ideas. And please, let's be understanding, even when thought of "letting something like that happen" angers us.
Can we work together to help Amber? Is it possible? Please give it some thought, and post your ideas. TT
This is an issue that I'd like to see discussed here, so that maybe we can learn what options are available to help when a beloved pet has to be placed in a new home. Is it possible for us to find a way to help Bill find a solution for his Amber, who he clearly cares about, by working together to find a reliable foster home, or lead to her placement? How practical would it be to attempt? Does anyone have suggestions that they have seen work? What are the alternatives to a shelter if there is no choice but re-home the cat? How do we know that we are finding a good home for the pet?
Please feel free to jump in with some constructive ideas. And please, let's be understanding, even when thought of "letting something like that happen" angers us.
Can we work together to help Amber? Is it possible? Please give it some thought, and post your ideas. TT
New to Group & Problem
Hi, my name is Bill and I'm a cat fanatic probably in the worst way. I say worst way because everyone in my family thinks I'm nuts because I always put my cats first ahead of my own needs. This is proving to be true lately.
I'll try to sum this up briefly. I recently moved from one state to another a month ago today. I moved in with my brother and mother (they moved from a different state to here). The living situation is not a pleasant one for me at all and I absolutely hate it.
The problem: I was only allowed to bring one of my two cats, Bandit. I guess I was lucky in that respect, but I had to leave behind my very shy and timid female cat, Amber. I know she's traumatized as well as my ex-roommate's three cats. One of my cats, Pooky, was put to sleep the day before I left which further impacts my depression problem. My departure date was unexpected and a bit of a long story in itself.
Amber was very close to Bandit and I've been hearing that she has been escaping outside the house and hiding in an old garage for periods up to two weeks.
I'm worried sick over this and have no control since I am about a five hour drive away (she's in Pennsylvania and I'm in Virginia). I've even considered moving back just so she can have her Bandit back in the household. The problem with that is that my former roommate is very immature and terrible with money. If I chose to stay a while, I would need to get a job but I haven't worked in over two years due to chronic depression problems which I'm trying to fix here. This and other life changes are interfering.
I'm afraid if I wait too long, Amber may be so traumatized that she may have to be put to sleep. Are there any pet behavior specialists that could suggest what should be done about Amber? I haven't had any luck in convincing my family to allow her to live here with Bandit which would be the ideal solution. The few friends I have left in this area cannot take Amber in.
She's a sweet cat who was abused prior to my taking her. It took me 18 months to get her to come out from underneath the bed because she's not very social. Now I'm afraid this has caused a big setback which she may never recover.
I'll try to sum this up briefly. I recently moved from one state to another a month ago today. I moved in with my brother and mother (they moved from a different state to here). The living situation is not a pleasant one for me at all and I absolutely hate it.
The problem: I was only allowed to bring one of my two cats, Bandit. I guess I was lucky in that respect, but I had to leave behind my very shy and timid female cat, Amber. I know she's traumatized as well as my ex-roommate's three cats. One of my cats, Pooky, was put to sleep the day before I left which further impacts my depression problem. My departure date was unexpected and a bit of a long story in itself.
Amber was very close to Bandit and I've been hearing that she has been escaping outside the house and hiding in an old garage for periods up to two weeks.
I'm worried sick over this and have no control since I am about a five hour drive away (she's in Pennsylvania and I'm in Virginia). I've even considered moving back just so she can have her Bandit back in the household. The problem with that is that my former roommate is very immature and terrible with money. If I chose to stay a while, I would need to get a job but I haven't worked in over two years due to chronic depression problems which I'm trying to fix here. This and other life changes are interfering.
I'm afraid if I wait too long, Amber may be so traumatized that she may have to be put to sleep. Are there any pet behavior specialists that could suggest what should be done about Amber? I haven't had any luck in convincing my family to allow her to live here with Bandit which would be the ideal solution. The few friends I have left in this area cannot take Amber in.
She's a sweet cat who was abused prior to my taking her. It took me 18 months to get her to come out from underneath the bed because she's not very social. Now I'm afraid this has caused a big setback which she may never recover.
Caption Game
THIS was SUPPOSED to be my "Good Morning" post from yeaterday, but eons was glitchy.
Let's have a "caption" game with this silly kitty pic. Whoever posts the best caption will get some silly eons prezzies!
CiaoMeOWwwwwwwww!! S,BQ
Let's have a "caption" game with this silly kitty pic. Whoever posts the best caption will get some silly eons prezzies!
CiaoMeOWwwwwwwww!! S,BQ
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