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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 15:26
IV fluids or SQ? Are they asking her to administer the fluids under the skin? If it were my cat no question, I would do the fluids. I understand the "process" may seem a bit intimidating if she's never done it before. Is it that she's a bit nervous perhaps about the needle etc? If it's SQ fluids there will of course be a poke when the needle goes in and there will be a bit of a lump under the skin until the fluids absorb. But other than that, there should be no unpleasantness for the cat involved. If she doesn't do the fluids it may not be too long, depending on how bad the cat's kidneys are, before toxins start building up in the cat's system - and then the kitty WILL be feeling poorly.
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Latest post on 09 July 2011 - 13:32
Just went and checked. The watchman said someone came and took them. I couldn't really understand him that well - so I hope it was someone to foster them....
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Latest post on 09 July 2011 - 13:14
I think JAXUSA is gone, however I am a minute's drive from Al Wasl Park. I can go and check if they're still there and let you know. This one has been bothering me (I always feel bad for mommy cats with babies! Especially suffering in the heat. :() so it would be great if you could help out. I'll go have a look in awhile and post back......
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Latest post on 08 July 2011 - 09:45
You could also try Sarah at Pampawed Pets. I just spoke with her a few days ago about potentially cat-sitting for me at late notice. I haven't used her yet, but if I do go away I plan to. I know someone else on EW used her at the last minute for dog sitting and was pleased with her. http://pampawedpets.com/Contact_Us.html The other place I am aware of is: http://www.dubaipetsitting.com/aboutdubaipetsitting.html
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Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 18:29
:) :) :)
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Latest post on 06 July 2011 - 09:44
Actually I think if you just plop them together tonight, you may be asking for a fight! Try to give it a little more time. It's better to go slow in the beginning. Cats are very territorial and are really solitary creatures by nature. It might be a good idea to keep the little one in a seperate room and let your established cat just smell him through the door for a few days at least. I also agree with primrose in that street cats can have food issues. The one I feed - OMG - she cranks her jaws open and crams as much food in one bite into her mouth that she can manage! Even though I feed her twice a day and have been for years. It's ingrained in their brains from years of fighting for food I think. So I would make sure that your older cat has access to her own food where she won't feel any "competition" from the new kitten. Good luck!
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Latest post on 05 July 2011 - 14:52
cleanfreak, SueB is in Canada right now. The kittens I believe are with assisi at the moment. Pics are here (just copy / paste the link): https://picasaweb.google.com/susanburch50/TheyAreGrowingUp# <em>edited by Laura74 on 07/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 13:58
:( Looks like someone chopped off her ears too - grr! I wonder if that is a genetic deformity or from lack of nutrition. How old? And is she able to get around OK? Looks horribly painful. Reminds me of those German Shep puppies that FOA rescued that also had bone deformities (those were from malnutrition if I recall correctly). I can't foster - but I would be willing to donate a bit of cash for vet bills if needed, if anyone else can get them out.
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 09:44
I've purchased the aspirin at Life Pharmacy. Called Aspimed. 75mg, enteric coated.
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Latest post on 26 June 2011 - 19:52
wuffles, you absolutely did the right thing and don't feel guilty about it. Laura, I'm intrigued by your post, because do you realise that the body language you're describing would actually come across as someone that is potentially weak and an easy target? Everything that you do to avoid attracting attention would actually have the opposite effect as you stand out as someone potentially lacking in confidence. You should walk down the street as if you own it, then guys would think twice. It's got zero to do with what you're wearing, heck women could wear a bin liner and still be hassled by some guys. I understand what you're saying, but I'm not skirting around like a scared mouse lol. ;) In the Quran Muslims are instructed to lower their gaze - that's all I meant by my statement - that I don't go around trying to catch a guy's eye. Also have to add - in Deira there are plenty of women of the night who wear abayas and have white skin - so it's very possible that I was mistaken for one of those. I haven't had more than the one incident in Mercato since moving to this side of Dubai. <em>edited by Laura74 on 26/06/2011</em>
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Latest post on 26 June 2011 - 19:51
Dentro - yes I completely agree. The whole thing just makes me very angry. I would like to throttle men who act this way! Wuffles - I know when this happened to me I ended up feeling a bit "dirty". Like I needed to wash it all away, but couldn't. It's ridiculous the woman ends up feeling that way, when it should be the man. Dont' second guess yourself. You did nothing wrong. You did nothing to "encourage" him. He was in the wrong 100%. He was supposed to be a "professional" in your home, to do a job. He had NO RIGHT to act the way he did. And for goodness sakes, do not feel bad about reporting him. He needs to be stopped, so he doesn't continue doing this to other innocent women.
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Latest post on 26 June 2011 - 19:34
Dentro, I knew someone was going to comment on my comment about make-up. That's something I do for my religion - has nothing to do with anything else. And I guess my point was Muslim, non-Muslim, covered, uncovered - [u'>it does not matter[/u'>. So I think we're making the same point eh?
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Latest post on 26 June 2011 - 19:19
missyuae, I am Muslim, wear a headscarf and abaya, don't wear makeup unless I'm out with my husband, I keep my eyes down when I'm out - meaning I do everything I can think of to NOT attract attention to myself - and I still have been "propositioned" many times. It was WAY worse when I lived on Deira side. I had an old coot following me around in the grocery store, then he followed me all the way back to my apartment building (thank God the building's front door locked or he would have been in after me in the lobby). Had a man follow me in his car when I was on foot - I was walking in broad daylight in a busy area and had no clue he was doing what he was doing. He got my attention and informed me that he had been "following me for some time" because he was "attracted" to me. Had another man following me in a car near the Hyatt on Deira side while I was walking. Had 2 men (at different times) follow me on foot. If I crossed to the other side of the road they would do the same - it was very disconcerting. I was "new" at the time and didn't have enough street smarts I guess to just get in their faces and tell them to back off or threaten them with the police. Had a Saudi "gentleman" (or at least he had Saudi plates on his car) follow me in his car as I was walking out of the Mercato parking lot. I informed him I do not speak to strange men - he still didn't back off. So I started screaming at him that I would call my husband if he didn't back off. I would say that perhaps Arab women who cover (maybe, I'm not trying to be racist here!) are afforded more respect by the perverts of the world. But a white woman in hijab from my experience is fair game to them too. <em>edited by Laura74 on 26/06/2011</em>
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Latest post on 24 June 2011 - 12:36
4 weeks old is such a little guy! Do you know what happened to his mother and littermates? Ideally he would have still been with them for several more weeks - but I understand sometimes "ideal" isn't possible! ;) So you've had him since he was 3 weeks old if I'm reading your post correctly? Is Tigger just bowling Leo over in play, because he's so much bigger than him? Or do they seem to just really not like each other - hissing etc? What you can try to do is give each a blankie, rub them down with it, let them sleep on it - so their scent gets on it really well. Then switch the blankets (give Leo Tigger's blanket and vice versa). This may help get them used to each other's smell. You could also try bringing out a special really toy ONLY when the two of them are together - so they start to associate their time together with something pleasant. Or give them each a special treat only when they are with the other kitten. If they just can't be around each other at all without getting upset, maybe try putting the little one in a cat carrier, then let the other one in the room, bring out the great toy/treat etc, let him smell the little one (through the carrier door), and see how that goes for awhile. If you go slow, they should eventually be OK with each other, and will hopefully become buddies.
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Latest post on 24 June 2011 - 09:32
Muslim women do not shake hands with men here, so a man would not normally offer his hand to a woman to be shaken, whatever her nationality. However, because you offered your hand first, he would shake it, but might feel a bit self-conscious about it! Don't fret over it, it is good to be assertive when dealing with banks here, as you will discover!!! It's not just Muslim women, the same could certainly apply to a man. The religion applies the same to both male and female! Anyways, some Muslims will shake hands with the opposite gender, some won't. I've seen my husband give someone his sleeve in an awkward moment. Sometimes if you offer to shake someone's hand they will place their hand over their heart instead. Good advice would be to wait for the person to extend their hand first and then follow their lead. To the OP, it's OK, you didn't do anything intentionally. He giggled because he was uncomfortable and felt awkward. He probably gave you a weak handshake because he would have preferred not to touch your hand at all. But live and learn and you'll know for the next time.
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Latest post on 22 June 2011 - 20:05
Hi Chocs01, Do you mean "stiff" in the back end? Poor guy. But my best advice would be, 1) if he's in pain, of course this would need to be addressed with pain meds or whatever the vet would recommend and 2) treat him just like any other puppy. What I mean with that is no coddling or allowing him to get away with naughty behaviors because we (as humans) might feel sorry for him. Be a confident, calm leader, and he'll follow your cues. :) Animals are wonderful in that they don't feel sorry for themselves, they don't see "disabilities" in themselves or in the rest of the world, they live in the moment. I've worked with blind dogs, deaf dogs, dogs that had to have a limb amputated - they all got on just fine. :) Is he having any trouble controlling his bowel movements or bladder? Sometimes, with neurological issues, they do continue to improve over time too. Maybe you could look into doing some physical therapy / rehabilitation (with the vet's OK of course) with the aim of continuing to improve his ability to move normally.
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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 12:11
OK - so he's urinating in the box, but defecating outside the box right? Firstly, I do NOT like the crystal litter. It seems very "unlitter-like" to me. ;) If he's used to digging in dirt / sand, changing to the crystal litter may be putting him off. I would try a clumping type litter and then make sure to scoop it out once a day. If it's cleaned once a day there shouldn't be any ammonia smell hopefully. Secondly, it may not be a bad idea to have him looked at by the vet. Cats can get constipated. And if he's been in the box straining but unable to go, he may now associate the box with pain (from the constipation). Finally, sounds like he's a bit anxious from the move and unfortunately sometimes an anxious cat results in litterbox issues. You could ask your vet about Feliway, which is a synthetic feline pheromone which is supposed to reduce stress in cats. And try to remember, although I know it's frustrating, I'm sure he's not being difficult on purpose. He's older, just moved to a new environment (which can be very stressful on even the most stoic of kitties), new smells, and maybe he's got something physical going on too.
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Latest post on 19 June 2011 - 19:10
Sorry I'm nowhere near the Marina. :( Is she limping, or how is she injured? Poor girlie - all these stories are just so DEPRESSING! Do you have access to a live trap that you could use maybe?
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Latest post on 19 June 2011 - 12:29
You don't mention if he's neutered or not. If he's not, then I would strongly encourage your friend to get that done before rehoming him. There are plenty of folk out there (not on this site of course lol) who would happily take a male persian to use for breeding.
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Latest post on 18 June 2011 - 21:34
OK, assuming this is behavioral (for the time being until you can get to the vet) what you want to do is break the bad habit and reinstall the good habit. So to start, we have to prevent access to the other areas of the house for awhile. He won't die if he's in the bathroom for a few days. ;) I would just leave him in there until he uses the litterbox. He can hold it 6 hours. I seriously doubt he can hold it for days though! :) So hopefully if he's in there long enough he WILL use it. Also, have you cleaned the box with any sort of smelly disinfectant or anything like that?? Sometimes what they perceive as a bad odor will turn them off of the box. Maybe try a completely different box lol. Perhaps he has an issue with his current one! ;) I know its got to be FRUSTRATING! Hopefully you will get some answers at the vet.
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Latest post on 18 June 2011 - 18:34
I think SueB is meaning crate training for the puppy, not the cat. :) As an aid in housebreaking etc. Did your cat urinate somewhere else in the bathroom during the 5 days? I can't imagine him not urinating for that long.... Bathtub maybe? It's possible he can still smell the urine odor from where the puppy went (as well as where he himself has been going) even if you've cleaned it and even if you can't smell it. The odor will attract him back to that spot and encourage him to go more. Is it possible the puppy (or something) scared the heck out of him while he was in the litterbox before? Possibly creating an aversion to using the box? I'm just tossing ideas out here.... I would also recommend having him checked at the vet - just as a precaution. It may all be behavioral, but just in case. It's not uncommon for male cats to develop UTIs. You could also discuss with your vet using Feliway. It's like a kitty pheromone that is *supposed* to help reduce kitty stress levels. I"ve never tried it with any of my cats, and I think it may be a bit hit or miss, but who knows? :)
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Latest post on 18 June 2011 - 16:20
Drat! :( I was thinking about them today and hoping for a positive outcome. Well, perhaps the next few weeks will bring them better luck....
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Latest post on 17 June 2011 - 12:46
A little consistency would be nice. There is a thread on the main forum asking about a nursery (surely should go in the nursery and schools section) and a thread on prenatal yoga (surely belongs in the pregnancy, babies and toddlers section) but my thread trying to help some kittens running out of time was moved within MINUTES to the Pet forum. If you are going to move threads to their respective sub-sections, then shouldn't it be done for all?
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Latest post on 17 June 2011 - 12:34
Whew thank GOD for the speedy moderation! Edit - excuse me LOL, not sure that sentence even make sense. But y'all know what I mean. <em>edited by Laura74 on 17/06/2011</em>
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Latest post on 15 June 2011 - 13:58
I think maybe when people are reading this letter, we are all relating to it in different ways, based on our own experiences. It struck the biggest chord with me at the end (the euthanasia bit) because as I said, I've BEEN that lady who had to put down homeless dogs. I still have guilt, and anger too I guess, inside me about that. I also agree the letter is a touch melodramatic to say the least! ;) But arohadxb, never would I (or I believe anyone else) think that what the guy in this letter did to his dog is anywhere akin to your situation with Kacie. This is a story about a gentleman who got a pet, kept it until was "inconvenient" for him, and then dumped it at a shelter and washed his hands of the whole thing. And perhaps never had a 2nd thought about it. I really think the idea behind the letter is to get owners or potential owners to think about the consequences of getting a pet - now, when it's cute and fluffy, and 5 years from now when it's perhaps not so cute anymore! You FOSTER Kacie. You took her in when she had nowhere else to go, because of [b'>[u'>someone else's irresponsibility[/u'>[/b'>. As far as I'm concerned you are the "shelter" in this story. The women (and men) who do the best they can, with the resources they have, to try and find homes for unwanted animals, when there aren't enough homes to go around.
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 12:56
Yep working now. :) Downy is so cute - he almost looks like a little black owl with that face! :) Beautiful golden eyes too...
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 11:06
You need to come back Green-ish and round up all those darn spiders people keep talking about LOL!! ;) Sorry, I digress! ;) Back to the kitties.......
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 10:29
I disagree Speed Queen, it is not utter tosh. It happens all the time and so what if it is emotional blackmail, sometimes looking at it from another point of view will make people think twice. Who knows. Sorry but it is tosh..it is trying to emotionally blackmail people into getting / saving a rescue dog. Low down and dirty. As one of those "ladies" who used to place the tourniquet and inject the euthanasia solution, day after day after day into hundreds of homeless unwanted dogs, I actually didn't read it that way at all. I don't think it's trying to emotionally blackmail people into adopting a rescue dog. I think it's trying to get owners to take some RESPONSIBILITY and realize that there are CONSEQUENCES to their actions. And yes of course it is more responsible to take a dog to a shelter then dumping it on the street. But as a former shelter worker, I will tell you that we were expected to magically find homes for WAY too many pets - and alot of times we simply couldn't. And then we got the blame - from the former owners and from society / the community.
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Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 19:00
I've never been there - so this is just a question - are they normally so crowded that there are multiple dogs in one kennel? Or do they have just a couple of large holding areas? Not judging at all - at times I doubled up dogs in kennels at the shelter I worked at too, if it bought them a bit more time and they were with a compatible "buddy". I guess I'm just wondering how its set up there. The whole thing is so sad. :( Pingu you can only do as much as you can do - and every life saved counts.
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Latest post on 11 June 2011 - 17:07
Bump for these 2! If you can't offer them a home, please try and spread the word that they're available. :)
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Latest post on 11 June 2011 - 17:03
:)
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Latest post on 11 June 2011 - 12:29
OMG - SICK people here, kicking around a little kitten in a bag! I'm so glad your friend found her and she settled in with your batch. :) Good luck with the male kitty - and yes hopefully he'll just stay by you. Maybe give him something really yummy like tuna for the first day or two, so he realizes he would be crazy to go anywhere else! :)
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Latest post on 11 June 2011 - 12:01
I should add - Maybe if you can get him neutered before trying to get him to stick around your garden. He's going to be much less likely to roam if he's fixed.
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Latest post on 11 June 2011 - 11:54
marblesxx did you ever hear back from the lady on Dubizzle with the 8 day old kitten? Is that the orphan kitten you have now - or it is another one? Anyways, yes you're right, putting a sick tom cat inside with the momma with babies is not going to work so good. ;) Do you have a store room outside or anything like that? My other thought is - just try and see how it goes. I completely understand about the worry with crossing the road. I worry about the street cat I care for too. My road isn't busy, but she darted out once, full speed, into traffic and almost got hit right before my eyes. :( But - this poor thing right now is living under a car - I'm sure he would prefer your garden! :) For awhile he may come and go - but if you feed him consistently, most likely he'll stay put eventually, or at least drop by everyday for his meals! :) He probably just needs to be dewormed and maybe given a short course of antibiotics if he has an URI. And then he'll be looking and feeling much better. Just neutering him will also ease his "stress" cause all those hormones never helped anyone LOL. Good luck and I'm sure others will come along with some better suggestions than mine lol.......
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Latest post on 10 June 2011 - 21:24
Bump, as the clock is ticking..... The torti is just BEAUTIFUL. I would snatch her in a second if I didn't already have an indoor kitty. Sweetpea is a cutie too - just needs to grow a bit into those ears yet maybe. ;)
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Latest post on 08 June 2011 - 04:44
Is anyone fostering a nursing mother who might accept this kitten?? Or.......??? http://tnydu.biz/D5fMGj
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 22:21
The male Siamese (which is also on Dubizzle for free) is on another classifieds site for a price of Dh 1400. Personally I think it's more "stock liquidation" unfortunately. And perhaps there is a price for all of them, but I think people have caught on that if they put the price on Dubizzle the ad disappears.
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 17:17
Me too! :)
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 17:03
For God's sake! SOmetimes I just want to beat my head against a wall here!!!!! I'm sure there is some moron out there who will grab them all, thinking he's hit the jackpot with FREE PERSIAN KITTENS that he can re-sell.... The babies are only about 2 1/2 weeks if I'm getting the math right. I entered the phone number into Google and he / she has a Siamese for sale (ad posted about a month ago) on another classifieds site. And another idiot on dubizzle has a white persian "looking for a bride". He even has the cat dressed in a TIE in one pic. Shall I laugh or cry!?
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 15:43
I say, if you (or your friend :)) can get her off the street now, that at least gives her a good fighting chance. Then take some pictures of her and hopefully someone will fall in love with her and come forward with a permanent home. If not, then another foster home would have to be found - but you can cross that bridge when you come to it. :) Wow - TOOOOOO many kitties needing homes here. :( Thanks for doing whatever you can!
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 14:57
Oops sorry Primrose I just emailed you and I hadn't seen your reply on here yet.... So ignore my questions that you just answered LOL! ;)
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 12:33
If someone can arrange to foster this sick kitten, I would put money towards getting it treated. I use Blue Oasis myself - but I know they're a FAR drive away from Al Bada'a. If you could possibly get a discounted rate through FF that would be great. I realize there are SO many cats / kittens looking for homes. But they all deserve a chance and if this is only an upper respiratory infection......... I could also take the little guy to the vet if needed, but I CANNOT take it home with me. So it's "living accommodations" would have to be sorted out beforehand. :)
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Latest post on 04 June 2011 - 22:12
I saw a lady wash her feet in the wheelchair access / children's height sink at Dubai Mall on Thursday! So wrong! She may have been doing ablution for prayer - although there should be wash areas next to the prayer halls. Regardless, a person's hands are likely to be dirtier than their feet anyways - especially when exiting a toilet stall ;), unless she was walking through the mall barefoot. ;)
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Latest post on 04 June 2011 - 16:14
I'm moving Miss Penelope to the top cause she's a stunningly beautiful tortie! :) And Sweatpea is pretty darn cute too!
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Latest post on 04 June 2011 - 16:02
Ok that's great - sounds like things are moving in the right direction. :) With the trap - let's back up one step first before we go to that. Because she will likely get scared / startled in the trap (the door will sort of "slam" shut behind her - and if we can avoid that, it's better). Do you have a cat carrier / box or could you borrow one from someone? Then over a few days time try feeding her in there (you may have to start out putting the food near the box, then just at the entrance of the box, then finally at the back. That way she'll associate it with something pleasant and will (hopefully) go in it for you on her spay day.:) If a trap is needed though - I think some of the vets may have some you could borrow... Or does Feline Friends?? - SueB help me here! ;) I borrowed mine from JAV-Cats (the group that rescued the Jebel Ali kitties). Friends of Animals might have one too you could borrow - I'm not sure. Your toddler should be fine as long as he isn't coming into contact with any fecal material from the litterboxes and then accidentally getting that in his mouth. The only other real issue would be ringworm - but you would be likely seeing bald patches on the mom and kittens if they had that. Viruses that cats get like FIV, FIP, Feline Leukemia, Rhinotracheitis etc are NOT transmissble to people. The only one would be rabies - and I don't even like to say that because I don't want to freak you out LOL. Rabies isn't an issue in the UAE as far as I know. I would just make sure your little boy knows he has to be very gentle and move very slowly (just explain beforehad that the kittens are a little scared - and I'm sure he'll do great). :)
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Latest post on 02 June 2011 - 22:43
Here she is - what a pretty face! :) https://picasaweb.google.com/106215996986720402132/AlBadaAKitty?authkey=Gv1sRgCPi25bjnyIePAw#
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Latest post on 02 June 2011 - 20:00
Tis not Mommy Cat - but she's just beautiful! Way prettier than Mommy Cat lol! Hope she is able to find a home. Primrose, would you like me to post the pics you sent me, so everyone can see her?
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Latest post on 02 June 2011 - 10:48
JS, She has a thread on the main forum asking for help with her pets and she has this email listed - maybe you could try that? mcnulty underscore 43 at hotmail dot com
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Latest post on 01 June 2011 - 22:27
primrose, can you send me a picture of her? I just want to make sure it's not my Mommy Cat! Most likely not because she would have to cross Satwa Road (I'm on the other side of it from where you are). But you never know. :) She's here every night, and some mornings, but she goes "traveling" during the day and could very well be begging food off of many people LOL! She's very good at pretending she's dieing of starvation. ;) She's tabby and white - and she does have a white spot on her back. I really hope it's not her because I will have a heart attack worrying about her crossing Satwa Road all the time!! However, if it is her you can rest assured she is and will be taken care of. :) Anyhoo - please and thank you. :) <em>edited by Laura74 on 02/06/2011</em>
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Latest post on 01 June 2011 - 22:03
Hi Ummissa, I understand the whole situation is stressful, especially for someone not familiar with cats. I'll let SueB address the issue of the kittens not being friendly, because she has a ton of experience in that area. I don't mean this in a bad way, but I'm guessing maybe you're a little bit nervous around them now and they may be picking up on that. Trust me, I know hissy cats are scary, but they're just little guys and they can hopefully still come around if they're worked with. :) Anyways, I would really urge you to get the mommy cat spayed. Or you are going to have another litter in a few months and the problem is just going to (literally) multiply. I would bet that you should be able to get a reduced rate at the vet's through either Feline Friends or if not, check with Friends of Animals. I did that with the stray in my yard and it was REALLY affordable. If you're afraid you won't be able to get her in a cat box to get to the vet, you should be able to borrow a livetrap from somewhere. That's what I had to do with my stray as I couldn't get anywhere near her at that time. She would fly over the wall just at the sight of me. Now, after months of being around her and feeding her, she rubs on my legs and lets me scratch her all over. So they can come around with patience. :) Anyways, hang in there..... I'm sure someone else will be around to offer more thoughts later.
 
 
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