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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 15:52
Are you referring to the father that has to pay blood money to his family for the accidental death of his own child? That story? If yes... so truly sad. I think Simone N is referring to the Filipino (I may have the nationality wrong) man who had a car accident with his wife in the car. His wife died. He was given a jail sentence, which he served, but he had to remain in jail because he couldn't afford to pay the blood money to his wife's family. The blood money was just recently paid by the police for him, as an act of charity.
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 10:22
Is he neutered JS? If not, hmmm.....I'm not sure how you can do this.....but could you possibly have the surgery done before he goes to his new home? Obviously with the new owners paying the costs. Perhaps make it a stipulation for adopting him. We used to do this at the shelter with purebreds, just to ensure that no one was adopting with the idea of breeding. Good job too finding this cat someplace to stay until a home can be found. :)
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Latest post on 28 May 2011 - 15:57
Oh, OK I see....about the home being a foster home.... It just seems rather dreadful that the dog has a place to go but might be put down before it can get there.... :( So we're talking around Dh 1200 right (Dh 100/day)?? To get from tomorrow to Thursday of the following week. EEK.
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Latest post on 28 May 2011 - 15:42
Could the dog be moved to a boarding kennel until the owner can take her home??
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Latest post on 28 May 2011 - 12:57
http://www.allergyclinic.co.nz/guides/7.html "Although individual cats may produce more or less allergen, there is no relationship between the pet’s hair length and allergen production, and no such thing as a non-allergic breed." Years ago I had 2 cats. And I was OK - sneezy, itchy eyes. But nothing I couldn't handle. Then a stray arrived. I took her in, and shortly thereafter I had an asthma attack so bad that I ended up in the emergency room on a nebulizer. Point being, it's impossible to predict with allergies which animals are going to elicit a stronger response in susceptible people. I think in this case, the best decision was made for both the child and the cat. Edited for crazy spelling. ;) <em>edited by Laura74 on 28/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 26 May 2011 - 14:06
I hope what the last few posters have written is the case and that she is ok. i'm just concerned that the Womens' Shelter may have called back again in the evening or over the weekend and her husband answered the phone. I'm sure the women's shelter knows enough to be "from the bank" or a wrong number if a man answers the phone!!! Actually, during the original "episode" my husband called the shelter (because at that point they weren't answering the phone for driftingsandy and I was rather miffed at that!). His intention being to suggest to them that they needed to implement some different sort of answering system, rather than just having a phone ring and ring. They didn't answer his call right away either, but they did eventually call back. My husband answered and they identified themselves.
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 19:04
As someone who has been on both sides of these kinds of situations, let me say this... When I was running a shelter in the US it was my decision if someone got to adopt (or foster) an animal or not. I felt those animals (innocent creatures, homeless through no fault or choice of their own) were my responsibility. It was my job to try and find them the best home I could. It was my job to protect them. At times when I denied an adoption, I had people VERY upset at me (calling me on the phone screaming in rage and saying I was a b*tch - etc etc). It didn't matter how I worded things, all the person heard was NO and they reacted to that. It's not an easy position to be in and those who are in animal welfare are (hopefully) always trying their best to do what's right for the creatures under their care. That being said, there are appropriate ways and inappropriate ways to say things. I know from my own experience in animal rescue that it is hard sometimes to not let the stress of the entire situation wear you down and sometimes that in turn negatively affects how you interact with the public. At the end of my time at the shelter, I was one cranky human being LOL. Seeing animals getting dumped every day, having to euthanize unwanted dogs and cats on a weekly if not daily basis - it REALLY wears down a person's spirit. I don't know what was said or how it was said, and I don't want to speculate . I just know the stress of the "job" is something that all shelters / rescue organizations should be aware of. On the other side of the coin, no matter what is said, when someone is turned down for adoption or fostering I think it's easy maybe for people to get offended. Because they may be hearing "We don't think you're good enough." That is NOT necessarily the case at all. It just may be that you are not the right fit for a particular animal. With allergies - that's a tough one. It may be that the FF adoption coordinator was concerned that the child would be OK with SOME longhaired cats, but not necessarily all. (I have allergies myself and I will react more strongly to some cats over others, although for me length of haircoat doesn't seem to be a factor.) It is INCREDIBLY stressful for animals to be bounced from home to home and I am sure the intention was to prevent these cats from having to go through that if something didn't work out. <em>edited by Laura74 on 25/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 19 May 2011 - 14:21
Whew - I'm very glad! :) Best of luck finding her a new home!
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Latest post on 19 May 2011 - 14:10
Sugarplum, did you try to call her with the contact number she listed? I'm just afraid she won't realize the thread was moved to the pet's section and she won't see your post. Bless you for helping.
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 11:29
When kittens are little they actually can't go to the bathroom unless the mother cats *stimulates* them (by licking their little bottoms). This sounds icky, but she actually ingests everything that comes out - just "mother natures" way of keeping the nest clean I guess! :) However, yes, now it would probably not be a bad idea to put out a litter box for them. They may start using the sand outside, like their mom, but it's always better for rehoming purposes too to be able to say "litter trained". :) It would be best to get one of the smaller (lower sided) litter boxes designed more for kittens, because with the adult-sized boxes they'll have a heck of a time crawling in there! I would probably wait until the kittens are around 7-8 weeks old before you worry about getting the mother cat spayed, as they may try to nurse on her for sometime yet and you don't want them kneading their little paws on her stitches. She can get pregnant immediately after she's done with this litter though, so don't wait too long! ;) Maybe try to use a large plate (paper plate is fine) to put the kittens food on, so they can all get at it OK. And it's normal if they walk through it and make a mess of themselves! :) ETA: Oops sorry many messages appearing as I was typing! So some of what you asked was already answered by Sue LOL. ETA (again!): I also keep forgetting that most vet hospitals do a flank spay. I'm so used to the other way (tummy) that it slips my mind. So if that is the case then the kittens obviously aren't going to be kneading their paws on her side! ;) <em>edited by Laura74 on 12/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 10:30
If the kittens are just starting to try and eat, they're probably between 3 to 4 weeks old - which would fit with the timeline. :) So they really shouldn't be rehomed for another month. For the time being I would try giving them moistened dry food, mixed with canned food, to make it easier for them to chew. Kitten food of course. :) At some point in the future, after the kittens are done nursing, it would be great if you could get the mother cat spayed - or you could have the same situation repeating itself in a few months! Sue can advise more on this, but you might be able to get a discounted rate at the vet's, through Feline Friends. That's what I did when I trapped and spayed the mother cat that chose my yard as home. It ended up being very affordable, was done at Safa Vets, and they did a fantastic job - no stitches to bother with, which would have been very difficult as she was almost completely wild at that point. Anyways, if you can take pictures of the babies and maybe try to get a jump on things as far as finding homes. YOu would just need to tell people that the kittens wouldn't be available for another few weeks. Then put the pictures up here, on Dubizzle, maybe make some flyers if you can and put them up at the grocery stores etc. I know it can all be a bit overwhelming and it was all sort of dumped in your lap - but you're doing a great job. I'm sure some of the others will have other suggestions for you too. :) Great to hear too that the mother's leg is healed!
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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 14:48
Glad you saw this Stardust! :) I was actually thinking yesterday that it might be the kitty you were feeding before...
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Latest post on 04 May 2011 - 11:33
Cats can sometimes develop hyperthyroidism. But they will typically show weight loss along with the increased appetite. If your cat is young, most likely this would not be the cause - as hyperthyroidism is mainly an older cat's disease.
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Latest post on 03 May 2011 - 13:01
I heard, but not quite sure, that you need to go to the nearest DHA health care centres, such as Al Rashis Hospital, Al Wasl or Dubai Hospital and present your registration number and/or the receipt you obtained when registering on line, and they will provide you with the card. Why not calling the Customer Care on 800DHA This is correct. THe procedure is outlined here. http://www.dha.gov.ae/en//Procedures/Pages/ProcedureChart.aspx?ProcedureName=How+to+get+Health+Card If you hold the mouse pointer over Step 8 it lists where you can pick the health card up (Rashid, Al Wasl, or Dubai Hospital). Just take your receipt as Ibis said, and they'll issue the card for you - at any of the 3 above mentioned centers. I just did this maybe a month ago and had no problem. :)
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 12:04
OK that's great! Definitely leave the carpet / bedding. I'm sure the mommy appreciates the cushion and newborn kittens can't regulate their own body temperature for a few weeks, so they need to be in a warm environment. That's really unfortunate about the mommy cat's leg. Poor girl. Are you sure it's broken and not possibly an abcess from getting into a cat fight? Is it swollen at all? Is she able to put any weight on it? Is her appetite OK? Thank goodness she found your doorstep! At least now she can rest and focus on healing herself and taking care of her babies, instead of having to scrounge around in the dumpsters for food.... Oh, with the food. I would give her a good quality kitten food (instead of adult cat food) while she's nursing. The extra protein will help her get all the nutrients she needs while she's nursing. And give her as much as she wants.
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Latest post on 26 April 2011 - 22:52
Ummissa if you can get them into your storeroom somehow I think that would be best for their safety. It's normal for the mommy to be a bit cranky and protective - and I know hissy cats are a bit intimidating - but maybe if you put on a brave front ;) and try to just act friendly and confident while you're moving the babies. And try to be quick! ;) Might be best if you can get them all in a box or a carrier at one time and move them all in a bunch so the mom gets less upset (instead of having part of her kids temporarily in one spot and part of them in another spot.) It's possible she moved the other baby to a different spot. Although if she were doing that, I would think she would be getting the other ones moved right away too. It's possible that baby had something wrong with it and she just moved it somewhere else to let nature take its course so to speak. I've also witnessed firsthand male cats killing kittens. I had a litter of kittens with a stray mommy in my yard, and one baby was killed (I heard it happening but couldn't get out there fast enough to stop it). By the time I got outside the male was in the process of attacking a 2nd kitten (who lived thank goodness) and the 2 other babies were hiding up a bush). They were about a month old at the time and the whole thing was a bit upsetting to say the least. I was able to find a foster home for the babies thankfully (through pleading on EW!) as I obviously could not leave them outside any longer for their own safety. Anyways, for the time being if you can get them inside, until maybe you can find an alternative arrangement that would be great. It's great you're trying to help them.
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Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 12:24
Dah - sorry! Totally slipped my mind about Easter... Poor girl. Dogs can tear their ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) (the same injury you sometimes hear about in athletes). But hopefully it's just muscle strain. Not sure what to tell you at this point. I would try to get her to rest as much as possible until you can get her seen at the vet and hopefully all will be OK.
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Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 11:44
What type of dog is she? I know it's hard to watch her in pain, but at the same time it might be better to just get her to the vet ASAP and then discuss with them about pain meds. Or call the vet and see what they say. They may prefer to see her prior to her being given anything, so they can determine the extent / source of her pain etc. Is she limping? Is it possible she swallowed something she shouldn't have and has a tender belly as opposed to a sore leg? Could she have jumped off of the bed or couch and injured her back? I'm just throwing out ideas here - but it's really better to get a diagnosis before giving her anything in my opinion.
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Latest post on 07 April 2011 - 11:44
JS, you have a really good heart and I know you care about this kitty alot. (He looks so sweet in all his pics too.) I just wanted to say, I have 2 cats I care for. One is inside - always has been, always will be. I am one of the believers in keeping kittys indoors, if at all possible, for their safety. However, the other kitty I take care of is a street cat that showed up here a few years ago. After getting her litter of kittens into foster care, I spayed her and dewormed her and have been feeding her (and petting her :)) ever since. She will always be an outdoor kitty - by her own choice. She will actually trot into the house if the door is open, but once she's inside, if the door is closed she panics and starts meowing / wailing like she's terrified. She's also climbed the window screens during one "escape" episode. Her and my cat get along like best friends through the window screen, but if they are together inside, they're friendly with each other, but then the street kitty starts to play too rough and it always ends up with my cat's fur flying everywhere! She has a good heart, but it's like she lost her manners somewhere along the way ;). So do I worry about her outside?? - yes of course I do. But I also feel she's a free spirit who is used to being outdoors and is only truly comfortable outdoors. I take care of her the best I can - food, water, regular deworming (that's fun let me tell you LOL - as she refuses to take the pill crushed in food so I have to pop it down her throat...). She's here everyday, except for the rare day she takes a vacation somewhere! :) There are times that other street cats come in the yard. I go outside and shoo them off, because they frighten her and I don't want them to fight. But for the most part, she's fine and takes good care of herself. :) Now that Caramel is neutered he may be less prone to getting into fights with other cats. Although I do understand that that won't stop other cats from starting a fight with him! He's a big boy and as long as he has you to watch out for him I think he'll be just fine. Anyways, I just wanted to say don't feel guilty if Caramel never adapts to indoor life. I am sure there are plenty of outdoor cats that can adjust to being inside - but not all of them will. It depends on the cat. You've done alot for him and I'm sure he would be quite content to just hang out in your garden (maybe you can bring him inside for a little while at night for some "lap time" without your other cats in the room etc). I know it's probably not the perfect outcome you hoped for, but it's a huge improvement on Caramel's life from where he started from.
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Latest post on 05 April 2011 - 12:43
Thank you ladies, I guess the cat and kittens have decided to move so problem solved for now. Already have a 2 year old human pet which I'm still learning how to handle, so not sure I can handle other pets at the moment... Do you have any idea what happened to them scp? Gosh, I really hope the maid didn't take it upon herself to "solve" the problem on her own. I guess I would prefer not to think about it...... :( Hope they are OK wherever they are.....
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Latest post on 04 April 2011 - 14:23
Hmmm - yes let's hope a typo. I was a bit concerned when the OP said she wanted a "newborn kitten" and that she wanted to "be responsible for his life from the day first" - but I was hoping it was just a language issue. scp has kittens out behind her shed as of March 31 from this thread that she wanted to rehome ASAP: http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=143123 And perhaps she is not estimating the age correctly (I HOPE!). If they're less than a week old they'll be blind, deaf, and totally helpless. Including unable to go to the bathroom on their own, OP - hope you know that! *Sigh* - I shall hope for the best lol.....
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Latest post on 04 April 2011 - 12:29
Are you still looking? We have several less than a week old... If they're LESS THAN A WEEK OLD then they need to stay with the mother for several more weeks. Unless you're fostering kittens that have lost their mother... Otherwise it's very important for a kitten's immunity, not to mention their psychological development, to stay with the litter and mother for at least 6-7 weeks MINIMUM. Eight to nine weeks would be more ideal.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 12:38
This is still common practice in the USA - I've seen many many declawing surgeries done during my time as a vet assistant. And when I worked at the shelter there, a declawed cat was actually seen as more adoptable (because they couldn't rip up the furniture). I know it is outlawed in other countries though, as it should be. Along with tail docking and ear cropping for dogs. I completely agree the practice is terrible and I never had it done to my own cats. I'm not sure where they would / could even get it done here?? Although I'm sure someone must be "declawing" all the "pet" lions and cheetahs! Obviously a declawed kitten / cat MUST be kept strictly indoors. Hopefully it was just a front-declaw and not all 4 paws.... (Lesser of 2 evils)
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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 06:25
sniffmonster, can you email me your contact number? My email is [email protected] I know someone who has a villa that size in the area you're looking for. Has a small pool and nice landscaping too. It's a direct rental - no agents. :) I just don't want to put the owner's phone number up on the forum. Thx
 
 
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