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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / April 2005Ana Update
The woman who was supposed to look at Ana today never showed. I called after waiting for half an hour, wasn't home, left a message. If she calls back, she's not getting Ana. The weather was crappy today, but she could have at least called. We are discussing the possibility of keeping Ana. Yesterday was so hard, gathering up her toys, writing a list of her favorite things, etc. I don't know if I can go through that again. Today I was prepared to say goodbye, then I was just annoyed that the woman didn't show.  Signature-Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG Sounds like you've allready made up your mind & are just trying to talk yourself into it. Which means Ana has found a good home!! Good for you. SignatureMathew Butler to 2 kittens: Chablis & Muscat En Vino Veritas > The woman who was supposed to look at Ana today never showed. I called > after waiting for half an hour, wasn't home, left a message. If she calls [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > know if I can go through that again. Today I was prepared to say goodbye, > then I was just annoyed that the woman didn't show. > We are discussing the possibility of keeping Ana. Is there any reason you can't? Signaturehttp://www.slywy.com/ I wrote: >> We are discussing the possibility of keeping Ana. > Is there any reason you can't? I already have 6 cats, for one thing. Although Ana gets along well with the other cats, but I fear I am in danger of becoming The Crazy Cat Lady. Other major factor, I'm pregnant with twins. I think Ana will be fine with the babies, but I worry that I will be so worn out I might forget to give her her medicine or something. And our house is going to be real small with 7 cats and two babies. Other thing: When I started fostering, I promised DH that I wouldn't keep any fosters. We kept Antonio, the semi-feral, because he was so comfortable here and I couldn't see making him start all over again in another house. So, now we're going through this again, and he's upset that I put him in the spot of being the bad guy if he says no. But, he does love Ana and does want to keep her, just not sure how practical it is. Signature-Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG > But, he does love > Ana and does want to keep her, just not sure how practical it is. How practical is it to give her away? (I'm just asking the questions.) P.S. Crazy cat ladies are almost always single recluses. ;) Signaturehttp://www.slywy.com/ > I wrote: > >> We are discussing the possibility of keeping Ana. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I already have 6 cats, for one thing. Although Ana gets along well with the > other cats, but I fear I am in danger of becoming The Crazy Cat Lady. Other > major factor, I'm pregnant with twins. I think Ana will be fine with the > babies, but I worry that I will be so worn out I might forget to give her [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > kelly at farringtons dot net > "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG Pregnant with twins! How wonderful! I wanted to chime in here and say that hubster and I had four cats when our son came into the world. I always told myself that *I* would never be one of those people who's cats played second fiddle once the baby arrived. Well, reality had other ideas, I'm afraid. My son was a very high-needs baby, and required almost constant attention for over a year. He was the least self-entertaining baby I have ever encountered. With twins you are going to be one busy mama, and there's no denying that. I'm sure, in an ideal world, you'd love to keep Ana so that you *know* she's getting the love and care she deserves. But I wanted to support you in continuing to find her a loving forever home (cuz I agree this first lady blew it for good by not showing up or calling). Having one infant in the house is a lot of work, but having two is going to be overwhelming. You don't want to be pulled in too many directions when you know twins are on the horizon. You are *not* going to have time to pamper a kitty like Ana once your babies arrive, so please don't let anyone try to guilt you into keeping her if you and your husband feel she'd do better being the queen of her own household. dragon >> I wrote: >> >> We are discussing the possibility of keeping Ana. [quoted text clipped - 47 lines] > > dragon Very wise words! MLB > I wrote: >>> We are discussing the possibility of keeping Ana. [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > I put him in the spot of being the bad guy if he says no. But, he does love > Ana and does want to keep her, just not sure how practical it is. Let him know he is not the "bad guy". If he honestly thinks its too much or that Ana would be much better off elsewhere, then perhaps he is seeing more clearly. (I don't really believe this, but if you put it to him this way it may make him more comfortable.) -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- From: "KellyH" <Kelly@farringtonsNOSPAM.net> >I wrote: >>> We are discussing the possibility of keeping Ana. I'm sorry for you that things didn't work out, but I'm kinda happy for Ana. > Other >major factor, I'm pregnant with twins. Well, I guess congratulations are in order. I take it this is your first litter....er.. .um...gee...I think I may be reading this group a little too much. <g> >So, now we're going through this again, and he's upset that >I put him in the spot of being the bad guy if he says no. Don't buy it! Guys do this all the time so we can be your "hero" when we say "yes". (And I may be putting my life in danger by revealing this classified information) I get the feeling that Ana's already "Home". Hell, I'm looking forward to being a Crazy Cat Lady. I'm getting one new one tomorrow and a few more after the kittens at my vet's office can go. I just lost one BELOVED cat to kidney disease and my husband died three days later. If I don't deserve to be surrounded by cats, nobody does! But do what you feel is right. I say, keep her!!!! Carol.....CCL to be. >I wrote: >>> We are discussing the possibility of keeping Ana. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > does love Ana and does want to keep her, just not sure how practical it > is. > The woman who was supposed to look at Ana today never showed. I called > after waiting for half an hour, wasn't home, left a message. If she calls > back, she's not getting Ana. Good call. >> The woman who was supposed to look at Ana today never showed. I called >> after waiting for half an hour, wasn't home, left a message. If she calls >> back, she's not getting Ana. > >Good call. Wait.. Megan didn't respond to this post.. so why did you? And with such an eloquent statement. I am in awe. BLink > >> The woman who was supposed to look at Ana today never showed. I called > >> after waiting for half an hour, wasn't home, left a message. If she calls [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Wait.. Megan didn't respond to this post.. so why did you? And with > such an eloquent statement. I am in awe. But you are so easily awed, and so easily led. That is what is so sad about you. >> >> The woman who was supposed to look at Ana today never showed. I called >> >> after waiting for half an hour, wasn't home, left a message. If she [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >But you are so easily awed, and so easily led. That is what >is so sad about you. You underestimate your abilities - that one with so little to contribute can spam the entire group with non-sensical tripe, while surviving a universal killfile.. that's something to be proud of. Still waiting for your first useful post. BLink > The woman who was supposed to look at Ana today never showed. I called > after waiting for half an hour, wasn't home, left a message. If she calls [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > know if I can go through that again. Today I was prepared to say goodbye, > then I was just annoyed that the woman didn't show. It must be doublly hard since she is so special needs. I mean, it's hard enough to let a cat go that you know can do well on semi auto pilot, but you want to be sooooo sure when they have special needs. You've had her so long now, would it really matter if you made it permanent? > The woman who was supposed to look at Ana today never showed. I called > after waiting for half an hour, wasn't home, left a message. If she calls [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > know if I can go through that again. Today I was prepared to say goodbye, > then I was just annoyed that the woman didn't show. I wouldn't give her the cat either, unless someone died or something (as an excuse as to why she didn't call). Who knows if she will remember to feed her. -L. > I wouldn't give her the cat either, unless someone died or something > (as an excuse as to why she didn't call). Who knows if she will > remember to feed her. Exactly! That's why she's not getting Ana. We are going to keep Ana for now, but my mom is interested in adopting her too. First I want to make sure my dad is on board with this :) Next time we drive down to visit, we'll bring Ana with us as a trial run. My parents have two older cats, 12 and 16. I want to make sure Ana isn't too much for them. The other issue is my parents have only had declawed cats, and no way will I let her be declawed! I'll go over nail trimming 101. Ana is very good about getting her nails trimmed and uses the scratching post faithfully. She never scratches people either. I would love to keep Ana in the family, so I can still visit her and know how she's doing. Signature-Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG > We are going to keep Ana for now, but my mom is interested in adopting her > too. First I want to make sure my dad is on board with this :) Next time [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > kelly at farringtons dot net > "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG I hope that works out, it sounds like the best solution if they understand her special needs. I can understand that having twin humans will be a lot of work; I'm sure you can make your parents understand how much Ana means to you and how upset you would be to lose her. It would be nice if you could still see her often. Candace > > I wouldn't give her the cat either, unless someone died or something > > (as an excuse as to why she didn't call). Who knows if she will [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > I would love to keep Ana in the family, so I can still visit her and know > how she's doing. This sounds like a fantastic solution. You really will have your hands full with twins, and this way you will still get to see sweet Ana. > Exactly! That's why she's not getting Ana. > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > kelly at farringtons dot net > "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG Excellent solution. :) -L. Kelly, Do you think this not showing up may have been ANA's work and your having second thoughts ANA's work too? Many a time I've been doing a thing and then a thought comes into my head, seemingly from nowhere ... ... 'I think I should be feeding MAGI' or 'I think I should be grooming JADE' or 'I think I should be scratching BISCUIT's ear' I turn around and then that exact one or the other is sitting behind - but looking straight at me. I've always been a believer that cats have a hidden psychic ability - they can look at you and you know exactly what they want. So I'm thinking that maybe ANA has sent vibes to this lady ... 'Miss the bus' or 'Forget to charge your mobile phone' ... ... and vibes to you Kelly 'You know I was born to be your cat' or 'Parting is such not-so-sweet sorrow' ;-) Smart cat ANA I think!!! Though I think the dodgy weather was probably just mother nature throwing in her support ... Iain.H >The woman who was supposed to look at Ana today never showed. I called >after waiting for half an hour, wasn't home, left a message. If she calls [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >know if I can go through that again. Today I was prepared to say goodbye, >then I was just annoyed that the woman didn't show. >o< Rescued Cats & Kittens Needing Homes >o< >o< www.celiahammond.org >o< >o< www.cat77.org.uk >o< > So I'm thinking that maybe ANA has sent vibes to this lady ... 'Miss > the bus' or 'Forget to charge your mobile phone' ... > > ... and vibes to you Kelly 'You know I was born to be your cat' or > 'Parting is such not-so-sweet sorrow' Hmmm.. it's possible! I did have a feeling this woman wasn't going to show. I don't know what it was, but that morning it popped in my head "I bet she doesn't even show up". It could have been second thoughts about Ana's condition, but I do wish she would have called. I hate being stood up! I don't know if you've seen the follow-up posts, but it looks like Ana's going to stay in the family, either here or with my Mom and Dad :) Signature-Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG |
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