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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / July 2005For those who remember me
Hi folks, I haven't read or posted in this group for a very long time, although I'm a member of catslaves :-). It's just overwhelming to see the number of postings each day in this group. I will not be able to follow all of them. For those who don't know or remember me: I'm german, and a slave to four masters: Artania and Apophis, MC siblings who turned 4 this year http://tinyurl.com/7tuus. Last year, I lost Micah, whom I adopted from the shelter as an old cat in October 2002, and still miss him dearly. In December 2004, Maurice got sick (renal failure), we had to put him to sleep on Jan. 2, 2005 :-( Since we always had four cats, in September 2004 we adopted Finlay (born May, 2004). He was a barnyard cat and very sick. We pampered him, and he's now a huge, healthy boy, who ignores me most of the time cause he's Daddys boy <g> After losing Maurice I couldn't cope with it, and on January 4th, Eithne moved in, also adopted from a local shelter. She's now 10 month old, the tiniest cat, I've ever had but doesn't fear a thing ;-) Here you can see Finlay and Eithne: http://tinyurl.com/eyqvk All 4 of them are very social cats who love company. All of them are indoor cats. Well, that's all for now. Petra > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Petra Guten Tag, Petra. =o) You have very attractive owners! Melissa > Hi folks, > > I haven't read or posted in this group for a very long time, although > I'm a member of catslaves :-). It's just overwhelming to see the > number of postings each day in this group. I will not be able to > follow all of them. Welcome back, Petra. > I haven't read or posted in this group for a very long time, although > I'm a member of catslaves :-). It's just overwhelming to see the It's good to read you again! :) > http://tinyurl.com/7tuus. I love the last two pictures in particular. > http://tinyurl.com/eyqvk Very handsome tabbies! Sorry to hear about your losses, but I'm glad to see you got new owners to spoil. Cheers. Victor  SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > All 4 of them are very social cats who love company. All of them are > indoor cats. It is great to see your name on the group again. And all four of your cats are lovely. But then they know that and so do you. I can imagine that they keep you busy. It takes courage to love an older cat or a sick cat and to make it a home. But it can be so rewarding. Jo >"Petra Zinnen" <petra.zinnen@t-online.de> wrote >> All 4 of them are very social cats who love company. All of them are >> indoor cats. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >I can imagine that they keep you busy. It takes courage to love an older >cat or a sick cat and to make it a home. But it can be so rewarding. Thank you so much for your warm welcome. I can't believe, someone still remembers me. I've never been a frequent poster to this group. I really love older cats, especially when you look into their eyes. But since the Coonies are only 4, and then Finlay, being very young, desperately needed a home and nobody wanted him, the fourth cat also had to be a younger one even though I would have preferred to get an old one <sigh>. At the moment, DH and I are discussing to take another cat in. She's 14 month old, and was injured. Someone cut her belly when she was just a tiny cat :-(( She's in good care right now in a foster home. They can't find her a forever home cause she doesn't want to be touched, but she loves other cats and bond with them immediately. But, as I said, DH and I are not sure. 5 cats are a lot responsability. We had two good catsitters but they're not available any longer. Once in a while, we'd like to go on a vacation. We're not going until we find a new catsitter who doesn't cost a fortune. Petra > >> All 4 of them are very social cats who love company. All of them are > >> indoor cats. [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > Petra Oh Petra that sounds like a great cat to take in. I also bet eventually she will want to be touched. Poor baby. Your cats would be good meowmies and paws to her. Hi Karen >> On Wed, 13 Jul 2005 09:26:07 -0700, "Jo Firey" <JAfirey@NETZERO.NET> >> old one <sigh>. At the moment, DH and I are discussing to take another >> cat in. She's 14 month old, and was injured. Someone cut her belly [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >> any longer. Once in a while, we'd like to go on a vacation. We're not >> going until we find a new catsitter who doesn't cost a fortune. >Oh Petra that sounds like a great cat to take in. I also bet eventually she >will want to be touched. Poor baby. Your cats would be good meowmies and >paws to her. Yes, she's adorable. You can see her here: http://www.tierschutz-notfelle.de/36001.html (look for Minni). And our cats would be great for her. We took to foster cats in, who's master had to go to the hospital and didn't know where to put them. Our cats didn't ever hiss at them, they were just being playful. But, honestly, I fear the responsability. 5 cats are a lot to deal with. And right now we have to wonderful couples, I wonder if a fifth one who will be permanently with us wouldn't destroy the whole group. So we have to decide very carefully. Petra > Hi Karen > [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > Petra SHe is such a little thing and very cute. Let us know what you decide! > Hi Karen > [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > Petra She is so cute! How could anyone resist that face? SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. >>>> On Wed, 13 Jul 2005 09:26:07 -0700, "Jo Firey" <JAfirey@NETZERO.NET> >> Yes, she's adorable. You can see her here: >> >> http://www.tierschutz-notfelle.de/36001.html (look for Minni). >She is so cute! How could anyone resist that face? Well, she's just not the "cuddly" type of cat. That's what people prefer <sigh>. They don't have the patience to wait. >>>>> On Wed, 13 Jul 2005 09:26:07 -0700, "Jo Firey" >>>>> <JAfirey@NETZERO.NET> [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Well, she's just not the "cuddly" type of cat. That's what people > prefer <sigh>. They don't have the patience to wait. I'm sure with patience she'll be a real love magnet. My Snoopy was scared of her own shadow when I first got her, she's very snuggly now. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. >>>>>> On Wed, 13 Jul 2005 09:26:07 -0700, "Jo Firey" >>>>>> <JAfirey@NETZERO.NET> [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >I'm sure with patience she'll be a real love magnet. My Snoopy was >scared of her own shadow when I first got her, she's very snuggly now. I'm sure she will :-). I wouldn't mind if she's not climbing on my lap right now. I can be very patient with animals. Years ago I took an abused cat in, and it took a year before he trusted me enough to be in the same room with me. I tell you, it's the most rewarding thing to happen :-) >I'm sure she will :-). I wouldn't mind if she's not climbing on my lap >right now. I can be very patient with animals. Years ago I took an >abused cat in, and it took a year before he trusted me enough to be in >the same room with me. I tell you, it's the most rewarding thing to >happen :-) Just what I was thinking. I think the most rewarding things sometimes comes from cats who are so leary when they first arrive. Course sometimes they never become really social cats, but it's enough that we can make them safe, and maybe in time they WILL jump up on our lap and give us a purr - Rocky (RB) finally did and it was a GREAT day. SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Spot with loving memories of Rocky (RB) stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html Hi folks, "Petra Zinnen" <petra.zinnen@t-online.de> wrote in message >>news:khgad19mjd7vpugj3dkn3qdd1lji11hkgo@4ax.com... >>> old one <sigh>. At the moment, DH and I are discussing to take another >>> cat in. She's 14 month old, and was injured. Someone cut her belly [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >>> any longer. Once in a while, we'd like to go on a vacation. We're not >>> going until we find a new catsitter who doesn't cost a fortune. >http://www.tierschutz-notfelle.de/36001.html (look for Minni). We tried to adopt Minni but her foster mum wanted to keep her. Instead, we took a one eyed cat in. He's a hugh orange baby, 2 years old, and lived in a foster home for month with 11 other cats. It was overcrowded there so most of the cats showed signs of stress. He moved in yesterday, still a bit shy but making progress to fit in :-) He really loves to be cuddled, and I think, he will join in bed with us in no time :-) We call him Aodhan, that's galic for Aidan, meaning fire. Here are the first pics we made today to get an impression how he's looking. http://www.pixum.de/viewalbum/?id=1796778 Purrs, Petra, Apophis, Artania, Finlay, Eithne, and Aodhan (SNIP) >We tried to adopt Minni but her foster mum wanted to keep her. >Instead, we took a one eyed cat in. He's a hugh orange baby, 2 years [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > >http://www.pixum.de/viewalbum/?id=1796778 Whoa! He's FANTASTIC. I would call him Wotan. ;) Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > Purrs, Petra, Apophis, Artania, Finlay, Eithne, and Aodhan Beautiful boy! Hugs, CatNipped >> Hi folks, >> >> "Petra Zinnen" <petra.zinnen@t-online.de> wrote in message >> >>news:khgad19mjd7vpugj3dkn3qdd1lji11hkgo@4ax.com... >> We call him Aodhan, that's galic for Aidan, meaning fire. Here are >> the first pics we made today to get an impression how he's looking. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >Beautiful boy! Yes, he is :-) I wish, you could take the Himmi. You have such a wonderful home, CN. We only have a 4 room apartment with 5 cats, and it really isn't overcrowded *hint* ;-) Purrs, Petra and furry gang > >> Hi folks, > >> [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > wonderful home, CN. We only have a 4 room apartment with 5 cats, and > it really isn't overcrowded *hint* ;-) Ah, if it was just room and food, I'd have a house *FULL* to the rafters with cats - but it's the vet visits that cost too much for us to afford that - *SIGH*. Hugs, CatNipped > Purrs, Petra and furry gang Awww. He likes tummy rubs!!!!! Very handsome. > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > Purrs, Petra, Apophis, Artania, Finlay, Eithne, and Aodhan > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > Purrs, Petra, Apophis, Artania, Finlay, Eithne, and Aodhan He's lovely, I have a soft spot for ginger cats. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > Purrs, Petra, Apophis, Artania, Finlay, Eithne, and Aodhan Welcome Aodhan! That is a hard name to say.. but welcome! Wishing the best! >> Hi folks, >> http://www.pixum.de/viewalbum/?id=1796778 >> >> Purrs, Petra, Apophis, Artania, Finlay, Eithne, and Aodhan > >Welcome Aodhan! That is a hard name to say.. but welcome! Wishing the >best! Thanks for welcoming him :-) Not really a hard name, just pronounce it as Aidan :-) You may want to have a look at this side: http://www.babynamesofireland.com/ It's really great when you're fond of galic names. I hope, you'll find a good home for this poor Himalayan cat. I'd take her, but I really am too far away. Purrs, Petra > >> Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Purrs, Petra Got a home for the Himmie and still think Aiden is a hard name for a cat but what do I know? My cats are named Bobby and Casey. Galic names are not #1 for cats around this house. > Hi folks, > > "Petra Zinnen" <petra.zinnen@t-online.de> wrote in message > >>news:khgad19mjd7vpugj3dkn3qdd1lji11hkgo@4ax.com... > Instead, we took a one eyed cat in. He's a hugh orange baby, 2 years > old, and lived in a foster home for month with 11 other cats. It was [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Purrs, Petra, Apophis, Artania, Finlay, Eithne, and Aodhan He is a handsome one indeed. It is so kind of you to take in a special needs cat. My he be with you a very long time and you all enjoy a happy life together. Charleen Mr. Pumpkin Aggie Marble Victor Velcro > We tried to adopt Minni but her foster mum wanted to keep her. > Instead, we took a one eyed cat in. > http://www.pixum.de/viewalbum/?id=1796778 What a fine fellow! We think you done good. Purrs for a successful integration. Gordon, Bandit, Snowball & Raki >>"Petra Zinnen" <petra.zinnen@t-online.de> wrote > [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] >any longer. Once in a while, we'd like to go on a vacation. We're not >going until we find a new catsitter who doesn't cost a fortune. Of course we remember you Petra... welcome back :) That poor little kitty... I hope she can learn to trust people again. Scout absolutely hates to be touched and we think it's because she was abused by someone - she's scared witless of men, and not quite so scared of women. And she decided that I am 'safe' so long as I don't try to pick her up! Signature~Karen aka Kajikit Crafts, cats, and chocolate - the three essentials of life http://www.kajikitscorner.com Very nice to see you again, Petra! So sorry for your losses of Micah and Maurice. I'm sure Finlay and Eithne are very lucky to have found such a caring catslave; they are both quite striking and beautiful! Please post more when you can! Christine > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Petra > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > > Petra They are great looking kids.. Purrs that they all stay healthy and happy. MLB Petra--thank you for sharing and for the pics--wonderful! Much love to all of you. Sincerely, Jen, Girly, Spot, and George >> Hi folks, >> [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >They are great looking kids.. Purrs that they all stay healthy and happy. > MLB Glad to see you back, Petra. We've missed you. Lily & her mama Jazz, RB SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Petra I remember you Petra, welcome back!!!! Grace > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Petra > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Petra Welcome back, Petra. I think I remember you, even though my memory is pretty bad these days. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. >Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > >Petra Good to see you, Petra. I'm so sorry for your losses. Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.spiritrealm.com/summer/ http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~summer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) Of course we remember you, Petra! The posts on rpca are really so numerous that I am behind all the time. Lots of best wishes and purrs for you and your family, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Petra Hi. Petra Please excuse the top post. Where are you from in Germany? My best friend is German, we mail almost daily and visit each other regularly. She lives in the Wendland. She was last here 4 weeks ago. We first met on a chicken group. Not many Germans post to English speaking groups, as she said, she was the only one. She'd be interested if I told her another German was posting to my cat group. Welcome back, btw. Too many questions, eh. ;-) Tweed > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Petra > Hi. Petra > > Please excuse the top post. You know, if you worry about top posting, I can only say that it is not necessary to quote, either... Just quote as much as you think is essential to your reply... -- Hans A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text. Q: Why is it such a bad thing? A: Top-posting. Q: What is the most annoying thing on usenet and in e-mail? That kitty who was injured--Imagine the kitty love she will give you when she learns that you love her and will care for her forever. I wish I lived close enough--I would cat sit for free. --Fil >That kitty who was injured--Imagine the kitty love she will give you >when she learns that you love her and will care for her forever. > >I wish I lived close enough--I would cat sit for free. We could change apartments for the holidays and catsit each other's cats ;-) Petra Hi Christina, >Please excuse the top post. Where are you from in Germany? My best friend >is German, we mail almost daily and visit each other regularly. She lives >in the Wendland. She was last here 4 weeks ago. I'm from Northrhein-Westfalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen), near the border to the Netherlands, the Wendland is north from here. Here's the map: http://www.deutschland.de/aufeinenblick/deutschlandkarte.php?lang=1 Look at Nordrhein-Westfalen, picture my hometown (Herne) right in the middle of this. Well, the Wendland you'll find at the crossing of the borders of Niedersachsen, Brandenburg, Sachsen-Anhalt and Mecklenburg Vorpommern. I think, it's about 450 to 500 km away from here. >We first met on a chicken group. Not many Germans post to English speaking >groups, as she said, she was the only one. Yes, that's true. I only know of one other German, reading rpca, but being silent mostly, just as I am ;-). I'm sort of a regular in a german newsgroup but there's not nearly as much postings as there are here. The number of postings here is overwhelming, and I don't know how to follow. And, as english is not my mothers language (learned it at school and from relatives living in GB and USA) I'm a little shy of writing to native speakers/writers. I always fear I can't make myself as clear as I like to. My passive skills are much more enhanced than my active skills are *blush* Therefore, I'm silent most of the time, I do enjoy most of the postings here, though :-)) >She'd be interested if I told her another German was posting to my cat >group. >Welcome back, btw. Too many questions, eh. ;-) Thanks for the welcoming. Not really to many questions, it's easier for me to answer than to think of a new topic that might me interesting. Feel free to ask more ;-) Petra > Hi Christina, >> [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] > > Petra Your english is better than some who are born to it. ;-) SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. Adrian, >Your english is better than some who are born to it. ;-) You just made me blush ;-) > Yes, that's true. I only know of one other German, reading rpca, but > being silent mostly, just as I am ;-). I'm sort of a regular in a [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > my active skills are *blush* Therefore, I'm silent most of the time, I > do enjoy most of the postings here, though :-)) I wish some of my students did as well with English as you do. Please, don't let the second language part stop you, you're fantastic with the English Language. Pam S. who can almost follow a slow Deutsch conversation Welcome back, your furry masters look very happy. Suz&Spicey |
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