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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / July 2007Another new Miles addition.
Just a brief Miles household update... First, thanks for all the purrs for me to get the job but unfortunately this time they didn't work. :o( I keep telling myself that the job is out there, but it is hard not to get demoralised. :o( Anyhoo.... onto the news. :o) Today, I went to the Dogs Trust in Bridgend. The Dogs Trust is a large no-kill humane society that deals, as the name suggests, with rehoming dogs. :o) I've been thinking about adopting another dog for a while, partly because Bonnie, my GSD/CollieX spends all her time with my gran as her assistance dog now. So I went looking on the off chance today. And I've met a very nice, gentle, smallish, tri-coloured Border Collie girl called Clara. Clara is 8 years old and was found wandering the streets in May. She had clearly been badly abused because she was completely bald with a flea allergy dermatis and infected skin, and she's afraid of men as she cowers away from them and shakes. So Clara and I had a walk and a chat, she really does have the most expressive ears and great brown eyes, and I've booked her for adoption. If all goes well with the Home Visit tomorrow and her meeting with my neighbour who will dog sit her during the week when we go and visit her on Sunday, then I will be bringing her home next wednesday. :o) Lord knows what the feline residents will think. Her history with cats is unknown, but she hasn't shown any nasty tendencies, so I reckon with careful introductions we should be OK. Please wish us all luck that this works out well. :o) Thanks Helen M >Just a brief Miles household update... Sorry to hear about the job thing. Something will come your way. I'm out of work and looking also. My problem is I have no marketable skills. Maybe I should hit the books instead of the pavement? Congratulations on your new found friendship with Clara. I hope the pooties accept her just as you have. -bonbon >Just a brief Miles household update... > >First, thanks for all the purrs for me to get the job but >unfortunately this time they didn't work. Sorry to hear that >So I went looking on the off chance today. And I've met a very nice, >gentle, smallish, tri-coloured Border Collie girl called Clara. Good luck with Clara Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs On Jul 26, 9:36 am, leoparduswei...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: > First, thanks for all the purrs for me to get the job but > unfortunately this time they didn't work. :o( I keep telling myself > that the job is out there, but it is hard not to get demoralised. :o( Bummer. Don't lose hope and keep your eyes open. You never know when opportunity will come knocking on the door. :) > Please wish us all luck that this works out well. :o) Lots of luck! I hope he felines take it easy on the new d-pet. :) Cheers. Victor Sorry to hear about the job falling through, but you'll find something you really like soon. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. We will be purring and praying that Clara becomes a great companion to the kitties and quickly. Lily & her mama  SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time. > Just a brief Miles household update... > [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > > Helen M > If all goes well with the Home Visit tomorrow and her > meeting with my neighbour who will dog sit her during the week when we > go and visit her on Sunday, then I will be bringing her home next > wednesday. :o) Wow! Lots of luck with the intro, I expect you'll need it though hope you don't :) If you get a good Border Collie I reckon you've got the best. Purrs Gordon & the FF > Just a brief Miles household update... > [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > > Please wish us all luck that this works out well. :o) We will be sending purrs and lots of doggie drool and ear twitches for you and yours and for Clara. Kayla says Clara should be fine if she can overcome her fears. Borders are a "soft" dog and most cannot tolerate what many would only consider firm handling. They are smart hardworking dogs, but a lot of them will cringe in fear if you yell at them. Or even if someone they are around yells at someone else. Kayla has demonstrated the last few weeks that she was bred to be a babysitter. I don't know what else could explain how patient she is with the PITA Chihuahua Camille. Camille plans to grow up to be a holy terror. Kayla is as gentle with her as she would be with a newborn lamb of a flock of baby ducks or geese. So we are all pulling for Clara. (Oh, and I'm really wild about tricolors) Jo > Just a brief Miles household update... > First, thanks for all the purrs for me to get the job but > unfortunately this time they didn't work. :o( I keep telling myself > that the job is out there, but it is hard not to get demoralised. :o( Oh, I'm sorry! :( It sounded like such a great opportunity, and I really wanted you to get it! I've had periods of unemployment, and have prayed for exciting jobs to come through, and they didn't, so I know how you feel... and it's hard not to get demoralized, but you will bounce back, once you get over the disappointment. And you'll find something good, I'm sure of it! > Lord knows what the feline residents will think. Her history with cats > is unknown, but she hasn't shown any nasty tendencies, so I reckon > with careful introductions we should be OK. > Please wish us all luck that this works out well. :o) And good luck with Clara - she needs a good turn of events, and so do you! Joyce > Just a brief Miles household update... > > First, thanks for all the purrs for me to get the job but > unfortunately this time they didn't work. :o( I keep telling myself > that the job is out there, but it is hard not to get demoralised. :o( I'm sorry it didn't work out. Yes, I'm sure it is difficult not to be discouraged at times. I have a recommendation. Set up a file, and whenever anybody says, posts, or emails you a positive comment - something that makes you feel good - put it in that file. Before you go for a job interview, read everything in the file. I've read that you have a much better chance of getting a job if you appear confident, rather than discouraged or desperate. One of these days, hopefully not too far in the future, the absolutely perfect job will come along and you will get it. I know you'll live up to the demands of the job, whatever they might be. > Anyhoo.... onto the news. :o) > [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > Helen M Congratulations and best of luck with Clara. I believe Border Collies are one of the smartest, if not *the* smartest, breed of dogs, so I'm sure she'll do whatever adapting is necessary. Of course, she may try to herd the cats. ;-) Joy > I have a recommendation. Set up a file, and whenever anybody says, > posts, or emails you a positive comment - something that makes you > feel good - put it in that file. Before you go for a job interview, > read everything in the file. I've read that you have a much better > chance of getting a job if you appear confident, rather than > discouraged or desperate. Wow, what a great idea! I'm not job-hunting, but I imagine that someday I will be. It's a good thing to keep in mind. Also, you can request positive feedback from people. One year, for my birthday, I asked all my friends to give me a card or letter that told me what they appreciated about me or our friendship, or both. I got lots of cards, and they are all in an envelope in a drawer of my nightstand. I read it from time to time when I feel depressed or down on myself. It really helps! Actually, for job-hunting, I've sometimes sat and read positive reviews from former managers to get me in the right frame of mind. So I really second the suggestion. Joyce > Just a brief Miles household update... > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > that the job is out there, but it is hard not to get > demoralised. :o( Sorry about this. You're a very smart, capable, and worthy person and the right job for you will come along. Just keep plugging away and you'll find the career that suits you. On a down note. Qui Gun Kit was in the room when I told Rob about you and Clara checking each other out, and that you'll be adopting each other if all things go ok. I left to take a shower and came back to find that my keyboard had been moved. Rob denies all responsibility, so I think it was one of the cats. Be warned. The Crackhead takes his responsibilities towards Miss Lilywhiskers seriously. Pam S. worried > Just a brief Miles household update... > [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > > Helen M Good luck, I hope the cats and ferrets accept her. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > Just a brief Miles household update... > [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > > Helen M Best of luck with the new addition. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe On 26 Jul., 16:36, leoparduswei...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: > Just a brief Miles household update... > [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > > Helen M I wish you that all will work out allright. When I was a child we had a border-Collie - they are so sweet and full of love. It should work out ok with the cats. Bettina > Just a brief Miles household update... > [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > > Please wish us all luck that this works out well. :o) Sorry about the job. There will be another one that is just right for you that you will get. I'm so pleased you are getting Clara. IME of dogs I like them best at 6 years plus. By that time they have grown out of all the hooligan stuff and have an extensive understanding of human words and body language. Hope everything goes well, I know you will hang in there if there are a few blips at first, otherwise I wouldn't have agreed you have KFC if I had died in 05. I miss having dogs. They bring joy to a walk in the countryside. Tweed > Sorry about the job. There will be another one that is just right for you > that you will get. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Tweed//// Thanks Tweed. :o) I'm looking forward to having her. Hopefully it'll go well with the cats too. They don't worry so much about dogs, in that I've successfully introduced Bonnie and my brothers black lab, Shadow, to them, but Clara is an unknown quantity at the moment and I am still trying to work out the best way to arrange the house so that they can come and go through the cat flap in the kitchen without being ambused by a nosey border collie! Could I give you a call next week to discuss BC behaviour please? Helen M >> Sorry about the job. There will be another one that is just right for >> you [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Helen M Yes, sure, if you think it would be helpful. Is your email address valid? I'll mail you my phone number. Tweed > Yes, sure, if you think it would be helpful. Is your email address valid? > I'll mail you my phone number. > > Tweed Yes it is. :) It's leopardusweidii@yahoo.co.uk Thanks Tweed! Helen M >> Sorry about the job. There will be another one that is just right for >> you [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > come and go through the cat flap in the kitchen without being ambused > by a nosey border collie! That might be a problem. Everyone here gets along fine, but Kayla considers the ambush her god given duty. She doesn't touch the cats but she does run up to check them out if they have been out of her sight for a few minutes. She also wants to stand up against the kitchen counter to watch them eat. That we really try to discourage. Jo > That might be a problem. Everyone here gets along fine, but Kayla considers > the ambush her god given duty. She doesn't touch the cats but she does run > up to check them out if they have been out of her sight for a few minutes.//// They're used to an ambush and a "nose up the bum" from Bonnie, and just slap her upside the head in disgust. I'm hoping they'll become the same way with Clara. With any luck, she'll learn very quickly that they are her cats, and I suspect that Lily will want to play, because she likes dogs. Paws crossed. Helen M > Just a brief Miles household update... > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > allergy dermatis and infected skin, and she's afraid of men as she > cowers away from them and shakes. <snip> > Please wish us all luck that this works out well. :o) > > Thanks > > Helen M Poor doggie! I'm sure she'll be very happy in your home, Helen. Lots and lots of purrs and best wishes for a great job to come your way, Polonca and Soncek |
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