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Latest post on 18 August 2015 - 07:01
I am no longer in Dubai but would advise that you contact either the Bin Kitty Collective or Feline friends. From past posts they are full to capacity but will give you advice as to handling the situation. In the meantime is there a possibility that you can have some water available for her and a bit of a feeding station out of the way of the traffic and a wooden box of some sort for her and the kitten. Once mom has weaned the kitten they can help with a trap and neuter so both don't breed again. In my mind there are no cat/dog people just those who care about animals.....thanks for caring.
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Latest post on 12 August 2015 - 19:14
Oh LadyBee I love your updates........I though I was the only do lally who named and chatted to the birds. When I walk the dogs in the winter ,- 40*c some days ,the little Chickadees follow me down the drive buzzing back and forth in my face wanting their daily nosh. This little fellow won't battle to find a home what with the personality you describe but be very picky when deciding on his "new mom" . There are all sorts of unsavoury people out there who will tell you what you want to hear to get hold of the little one just to sell it on......
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Latest post on 12 August 2015 - 08:43
Well that is a stroke of luck! I had my cervical spine fused 16 months ago and also have spinal stenosis in my low back. Pain in my low back has gotten significantly worse over the last three weeks....to the point where I finally booked to see an osteopath. I see Dr Malcolm Gregory this afternoon, happy to hear others have had success with him! I would have happily tried to pack him in my suitcase when we left DXB........have never been able to find an osteo as good since. Coincidently I had my fusion done 16 months ago and have never looked back although the sciatica keeps rearing it's ugly head. Sorry to read that you are having problems. I have faith that Malcolm will give you relief you need.;)
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Latest post on 11 August 2015 - 18:50
My DH also had issue in L4/S1 which started six months back, while pain killers would help to provide relief, my DH visited Dr. Malcolm Gregory (Osteopathic Health Centre) which has helped him to almost eliminate the pain. Best of Luck, i know its not easy for you and your husband. Good sound advice ShafzzZz. I suffered the same issues in same area with the added complication of spinal stenosis, for 35 years. While in DXB Malcolm kept me pain free and mobile, he was amazing. The trick for me was to deal with the attacks when they happened in order to carry on as normally as possible. I decided to put off surgery or any major interventions until I was back in my home country. It is possible to live with these issue but important to have a go to solution when needed. IMHO a long trip across to the states in his current condition would only make things worse,the best thing for back issues is managing the pain and rest. Not sure about your home situation but maybe get help from a maid agency to take care of the day to day issues until you are both mobile again. Hope you both feel better soon.
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Latest post on 07 August 2015 - 20:06
Sounds to me like he/she has found their " real home ".....;);)
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Latest post on 06 August 2015 - 23:16
Sue your good news has made my day .......:biggrin:
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Latest post on 05 August 2015 - 02:04
I always know what my mum is up to due to another family member posting on fb. It drives my mum mad and really annoys me that she feels she can put other peoples' movements on the internet. This other family member now gets really offended that she's the last to be told important news such as engagments/pregnancies but we just don't want it broadcast to the world! We have all asked her to stop but still it continues. I'd definitely ask your friend to remove the pics. We had a similar experience In our family ( I have never had an account probably the only person on the planet ! and won't be getting one). It caused such drama and dissent that all those effected closed their accounts and now actually pick up the phone or actually visit where possible to exchange news/ photos etc. and even have the odd " disagreement " ! Just like life was before FB....... I would be most upset with someone broadcasting where I live, photos of my children for all and sundry, and would ask the friend to please delete them. Sad really as I think the original reason for the application has been lost. What upsets me is the bullying that takes place on FB.
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Latest post on 03 August 2015 - 07:46
"What's it all about Alfie" I really liked "Anyone who had a Heart" I used to watch Blind Date as well back yonder...... lorra lorra laughs! Back with Bobby... RIP Cilla Oh how the memories just come flooding back. Thank you for those memories. RIP Cilla.
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Latest post on 28 July 2015 - 20:23
Thanks Nomad. This is helpful. I will do this. Is this the season when lots of kittens are born? Someone suggested I should, for their sake, get them put down. But I just can't do it. How do other people manage to find adoptive parents for cats? Is it just hard work and luck? Will certainly arrange to have mother sterilised. If I can catch her. She is totally feral - hisses, spits, lashes out if I go anywhere near her. As soon as the kittens are in dependant of Mom get her fixed. Any one of the rescue organizations will help with the TNR program, some vets even give discounts. Trap Neuter and Release helps to control the street cat population and the cats still perform a valuable service by keeping the vermin under control. Hopefully when you get back you can home the little ones, they can be fixed at about six months. By taking control of this little family you are making a HUGE difference in their lives and making a dent in overpopulation in your area. All the best. :)
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Latest post on 28 July 2015 - 08:52
Sounds like something happened to him at the kennels. I would get hold of them and find out who did the daily cleaning, feeding and exercising etc. Sorry can't recommend anyone who can help .
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Latest post on 28 July 2015 - 08:01
Thank you Nomad! I will definitely check with the dentist. It interesting how everything in our body is connected.. Yes it certainly is......I really sympathize as I remember the terrifying cries from our precious baby but thank goodness things have settled down. We are waiting to see once his milk teeth fall out if the terrors start again. Grinding and clenching your teeth while sleeping can have a number of negative effects on your health . Hope you can get to the bottom of the Night Terrors, keep us posted.:)
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Latest post on 27 July 2015 - 20:01
My grandson suffered extreme night terrors, after much research my DIL was able to connect it to the activity of his molar teeth moving in and out during teething. While researching she found that some adults who have night terrors grind their teeth. Just a thought but maybe a trip to the dentist to look into teeth problems.
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Latest post on 27 July 2015 - 18:29
I would try and make an arrangement / pay for a neighbour or friend to take over feeding/watering duties while you are away. With summer and the kitten season the chances of adoption are pretty slim right now. Once you get back have them and mom sterilized,with the help of one of the cat welfare organizations, then work on getting them homed. A good rule of thumb is to not make street cats completely reliant on humans, when feeding don't do it every day .This encourages them to " bin dive " on the days you don't feed, and of course rule no 1 get them sterilized.
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Latest post on 19 July 2015 - 20:14
Sorry can't help but I would post on the main forum as it gets more traffic.
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Latest post on 12 July 2015 - 20:59
What a nail biter......our house was a zoo, poor dog hid under the sofa.
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Latest post on 08 July 2015 - 19:20
The thought that "my mum did it when she was pregnant with me...we turned out OK" is quite flawed. It's the same excuse that people who don't buckle up use. The fact that nothing has happened while your mother smoked while pregnant OR you haven't been seriously injured in a car accident while not wearing a seatbelt means you are LUCKY. Both are unsafe activities and you should do everything you can to avoid both. My mother also smoked while pregnant with twins AND also while pregnant with me. My brother came into this world as an only child. Smoking while pregnant is despicable. How one can equate it to a glass of wine is incomprehensible. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome cannot happen because of a daily glass of wine or beer. It happens because of constant alcohol abuse. And to equate smoking while pregnant to things like yelling at your child or using an iPad to babysit...well that's just reckless. Every, single time you inhale cigarette smoke is directly harmful to your baby's health. Say something once, then move on. No amount of nagging will do anything to change this woman's ways. Hope for the best for her child and her. Personally, I would have to distance myself as well. Talking about alcohol abuse while pregnant, I was chatting to my DIL about the smoking debate on here. She mentioned she knew of some moms who when they found out they were pregnant they went on one last blast before giving up drinking. It upset her terribly and she let them know exactly how she felt. She really battled to have our two grandchildren and almost lost her life with the second delivery.........her words " how can you do anything that may harm your unborn child ".................
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Latest post on 07 July 2015 - 02:39
Agreed RT if you choose to smoke that's up to you but you don't have the right to make that choice for your unborn child. As you put it " your child will bear the consequences ". I recently buried a friend who on her deathbed looked like something out of a horror movie, the result of smoking from age 15. She was still being wheeled out the to smoke........ BUT that was HER choice. Someone has to speak up for the poor mite, it's not judgemental as was said earlier just common sense.
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Latest post on 06 July 2015 - 23:50
Back in the day, 60's and 70's, smoking was not considered as dangerous as it is today. There is NO excuse today to smoke while pregnant.......you are in fact giving your unborn child NO OPTION but to smoke. What would you do if you saw a toddler walking down the street puffing away and it's parents were OK about it ? Do a bit of research as to exactly what happens when a expectant mother inhales, the internet has loads of research sites. Sorry but if you can't be unselfish and stop your habit while pregnant ( it's only 9 months not the rest of your life )then yes I am afraid I would also distance myself.
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Latest post on 04 July 2015 - 18:04
I think to be fair to Buttercup, I think she has just chosen the wrong word, I think she is look for an animal behaviourist, rather than a specific "cat psychologist". And if her cat is having behaviour problems, especially if they are causing problems for other animals and the humans in the house, then getting advice from an animal behaviourist is a good, and caring idea. No-one would bat an eyelid if she was asking for help with the behaviour of her child or dog, so what's the difference? Exactly. Some posters seem to have a go when it comes to issues regarding people and their passion for animals. To OP hope you can source some help, your commitment to your cat speaks volumes. Maybe I am wrong but I tend to judge people on how they treat animals.
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Latest post on 30 June 2015 - 04:57
There are red back spiders in dubai? :confused: Yep...found loads while gardening, always wear good sturdy gloves.;)
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Latest post on 29 June 2015 - 20:15
Agree. That is why the laser is there. I had a diamond switched many years ago and only realized when it was too late. Check it before you accept it.
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Latest post on 29 June 2015 - 20:11
Really miss her posts.
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Latest post on 29 June 2015 - 20:00
We have lost another EWer :( She has deleted her post and probably won't come back here again, which is a shame because there are so many ladies on here with experience and great advice, not to mention that Clo95 herself probably had a lot to contribute too. Presumably, having been offered a job here, she has done her research and she does say that she has already read the rules. She asked a simple question, to clarify things, and got the replies she needed from CP and GE. Why do we need to then give her a lecture about something that as an adult who is about to embark on a major move and change, she has surely looked into herself? She's not a child. The responses she got from CP and GE already highlighted the issues she needs to consider. Don't give up on EW just yet, Clo95 :) Sometimes we may seem a bit harsh in our approach, but we mean well! Good luck with your move to Dubai! A good rule of thumb on ANY forum is to talk to people the same way you would if they sitting across from you. To come onto the forum and be down right rude because you don't like an answer ( which was to the point and in no way rude ) would not go down well if you were facing that person. The way I read the response was " well I am taking my ball and going home " . If nothing else she has been given the info , what she does with it is her business .The good ladies of EW once again shared info when asked, some with bells and whistles and others to the point, no one was rude except the OP. The houseplant issue.......don't even get me started :angry:
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Latest post on 28 June 2015 - 19:45
So we need to get married first? Suggest you research the values and rules of the country you are intending to move to, followed by the FCO advice for the country. I have already read the rules no needfor your cheeky input as you can see iv already been answered?? In view of what recently happened to a bunch of tourists who took a dare and had n***d photos snapped on a sacred mountain , I would think that ANY relevant information given by a VERY long standing member of EW would be appreciated. It seems you want to pick and choose the info that you think is relevant ,your initial question shows this is not the case. Do a bit of your own research about the consequences when the authorities have dealt with what is inappropriate behaviour in these parts........
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Latest post on 24 June 2015 - 17:41
Get rid of him....things will only go downhill and who knows what he will do behind your back
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Latest post on 18 June 2015 - 17:30
Having fostered all over the place and in one case having three cases of ringworm one after the other, it became a hard and fast rule to isolate for min 2 weeks before introducing the new foster/stray to the resident cats. Agreed some breeds are more antsy than others and with strays who knows what kind of abuse they have gone through on the streets.
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Latest post on 18 June 2015 - 03:26
The article is out of the mirror .... I would question the validity seriously Change.org have a petition running at the moment. A google search will confirm it , as much as one battles to comprehend such cruelty it is happening. I think back in 2011 PETA was able to convince them to cancel it but it seems to be up and running again.
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Latest post on 17 June 2015 - 19:59
First of all, every animal you eat could be considered tortured - have you seen how our animals are treated before they are killed? They're not frolicking in the meadows, that's for sure. And second, food is food, right? And while it might not be to your taste, I think it's wrong to criticize someone else's culinary habits. Particularly since I live in a culture that bans eating ***, while I happen to love a bit of bacon in the morning. People living in glass houses and all ... the festival probably serves an important purpose in reducing the number of stray dogs and cats in the community while feeding people who might not get enough to eat normally. How many of these " people living in glass houses " are actually VEGETARIAN........ If you had taken the trouble to read this article it would have been apparent that many if not most of these animals are STOLEN PETS they are more trusting and easier to catch. Everyone has a right to their own opinion however because you feel there is nothing wrong with this " Festival " doesn't make it acceptable. I am not a Vegeterian but I only eat meat/chicken and eggs from ethical sources. I know exactly where the meat comes from ,how it is slaughtered. I have had first hand experience of what goes on in these countries with regard to animal welfare and cruelty, it is beyond comprehension. The whole art of torture to give a better taste is just heartbreaking and makes you want to apply that same torture...... Your cold hearted response that it may help reduce in population says it all. If that is one if the aims of this " festival " the HUMANE way to do that is trap the strays and euthanize, not beat, them skin them ( many still alive ) & cook them. I apologies to those who feel this is too much info BUT if you are going to make an argument in favour of such a deplorable act calling itself a festival do your homework.
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Latest post on 17 June 2015 - 05:43
If you are prepared to spend time re introducing these two to each other it is possible for them to get along. However with your son interacting with the new arrival it will be very difficult to reverse what has already happened and to keep control of the process. When introducing a new cat into a home that already has cats : Isolate the new cat in a room alone ( a spare room or bathroom is ideal) This allows the old cat and new cat to get used to each other's smells. I used to go into the room/bathroom and sit on the floor and read letting the cat get used to me in a quiet area.It is a dedication as you have to spend loads of time with the new arrival or it will get lonely and possibly more anxious.If the poor thing has come from a pet shop it is at such a disadvantage already, taken from Mom way to early and totally frightened and confused. After a minimum of a week lock the old cat away and let the new cat out to explore the house, it will constantly smell and maybe even hiss when it smells the other cat. In the second week swop the litter boxes around and let them use each other's boxes and even introduce them to each other's sleeping cushions/ blankets. What has happened is you have totally upset the old cat and it is merely defending its territory, the new cat is a threat in it's otherwise harmonious home. If this doesn't work you may have to consider finding the new cat an alternative home. Hope it all works out, pets are not gifts, always check with parents before giving a child a pet as a gift. Thank goodness this poor wee soul landed up in such a caring household.
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Latest post on 11 June 2015 - 18:07
The responsible way would be to wait until the babies are booted out of the nest by the parents. Any interference before then will result in the parents abandoning the nest and ultimately the babies will die. Once they have flown the coop get someone in to do a thorough cleaning of the area and if you see the parents trying to rebuild ( they do tend to return to a nesting site ) for new chicks dissuade them by physically chasing them away. I have used a broom and made loads of noise making it impossible to settle. HTH.
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Latest post on 11 June 2015 - 07:02
Thank you for putting it so eloquently Sue, some days I almost lose all faith in my fellow man when I see the cruelty. Then the next lost/abandoned soul arrives. What a different world it would be if everyone just did their bit and not leave it to the small "army" to deal with their cast offs. Take care Sue.
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Latest post on 09 June 2015 - 20:01
Thank you so much for all the replies and support. Unfortunately, the incident happened again today and now I am really fuming. But DD does not want me to do anything or to speak to anyone at all. She is concerned that she will not have any friends if I do. I explained to her that this is a crime punishable by law, but she said that she will speak to that friend by herself. All the friends on this online group are in the same school. It really hurts me to see her go thru this. But I don't want to make things more difficult for her either. So I told her that she has to stand up for herself, and confront this poster, and ask her to apologize on the same chatting site. I will update you further later on....it is so challenging to be a parent these days and every one of your opinion and support counts a lot. Thank you. sunnysand unfortunately these are no longer the days of the playground bully. The situation can deteriorate very quickly. Many of these individuals have no problems in destroying young lives, your daughter negotiating with them will only fuel the fire. As Blondie said do a google search about recent bullying cases, there have been two recent cases in Canada with tragic consequences. The only way to stop this in its tracks is it involve the school and or authorities. That way these menaces to society WILL face serious consequences for their actions.
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Latest post on 09 June 2015 - 17:48
sunnysand, so sorry your daughter is the target of bullies. IMHO this type of behaviour has serious long term effects and has to be handled immediately. Suzy's suggestion to take screen shots immediately is wise, I would then go to the school informing them that my next stop would be the police. The UAE has laws to cover this cowardly behaviour, use them. A big hug for your daughter and please let us know how you get on.
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Latest post on 30 May 2015 - 04:30
So true NL. Years ago I had a woman go nuts when she heard one of her neighbours cats was FHIV. I worked with HIV patients in the early years and had all heck trying to explain the difference to her. She NEVER got it ! All the best with Barney's move RooLo.
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Latest post on 30 May 2015 - 04:24
Thanks for the clarifications and explaining about my character. Wishing you good luck finding the secret money giving organization. You just clarified and explained it with this post..........
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Latest post on 28 May 2015 - 21:14
ziaza, so sorry you friends are going through such a difficult time. If it were me I would be onto the press ASAP exposing the banks / creditors and her previous employer. The lack of morals and respect for a dying person must be exposed. If you can't get any local press interested maybe look at " broader " coverage..... My thoughts and prayers are with them at this sad and stressful time.
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Latest post on 19 May 2015 - 19:03
Bumping for DEWA.......
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Latest post on 14 May 2015 - 20:27
ok ladies, calm down alright. This cat, for the time being, until a foster home can be found is still being well looked out for, fed and cared for....he gets lots of cuddles and visits. There really was no option of putting him down as he was a very healthy cat, abandoned. I do not have a problem pts a sick cat, feral who cannot cope but this one is absolutely homeable and we are still looking for a temp or family. The substation is a couple of houses away and everyone who matters knows he is there and keeping him as safe as they can. Yes, here was another option but it was the last option and he is being cared for, not just tossed out into the cruel world without anyone making sure he is ok, feeding him and taking to the vet if necessary. Can we please not debate this as Deb is trying desperately to find him a place and she could use the help not the critisizm at this point :)....thanks. Well said Sue....it is always so easy to nitpick from the sidelines when the ones at the coal face are actually trying to make a difference.Yes we don't always get it right and the outcomes are not always ideal but at least we do something. Let's just keep on bumping, spreading the word and I have faith that his outcome will be a good one.
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Latest post on 14 May 2015 - 20:19
Sending cyber prayers and support your way.You are so often in my thoughts.
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Latest post on 10 May 2015 - 20:43
Well, that's as maybe but if millions of people didn't hang on their every word they wouldn't be in that position... their fans have created them and keep them in the public eye - even we are contributing here by talking about them.. who wouldn't milk it for every cent ? lol As I said I tuned in interested in the nuts and bolts, won't be fooled again. ;)
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Latest post on 10 May 2015 - 20:34
yes Nomad, Dewa is a tall lanky fella :)...fingers crossed that someone will foster him or give him a home. On your other points I agree 100% :) Hope you are well....I was ****** freezing in Nova Scotia last night...I was wrapped in my winter jacket and blanket. My glass of rum and coke with ice nearly froze my hand off lol We are basking in Western sunshine !! Still nippy at night but the garden has woken and the mowing underway......I'll tip my G&T to you tonight .
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Latest post on 10 May 2015 - 19:27
Honestly I find this whole family so obsessed with themselves and their fame, their is nothing 'normal ' about anything they do. For a moment lets just put aside that he is tabloid fodder, this whole transition could have been handled with a lot more class and genuine feeling if not played put in the media, for money. They are all laughing at us and all the way to the bank, nothing they do is spontaneous or ' normal ' , even the way they speak they are all talking through collagen filled lips, even the 17 year old. I tuned in to honestly hear what he had to say about the nuts and bolts of his transition and saw a sad individual who has visited the plastic surgeon way too many times who squeezed his words out of frozen lips and so little expression on his taught face. The way things have been handled by these parents, the last thing they are doing is worrying about how the children are going to cope......just how much it will contribute to an already obscene bank balance. <em>edited by Nomad on 10/05/2015</em>
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Latest post on 10 May 2015 - 18:59
I don't want to start a debate. I know you'd do everything for these poor animals Sue, and each and every story touches me. But sometimes I really think it would be more humane to put the cats down instead of rescuing them and putting them back on the streets? Like you say, he's one of thousands. Impossible to find them all a home. :( Hope you do though. Once again Sue to the rescue......your compassion for the lost ,abandoned and abused animals in DXB is amazing. Following on and I am also not wanting to debate the issue , however ,I have worked at a high kill shelter and I would say it was one of the worst single experiences I have had in my life. Personally I have had to put a beloved pet to sleep, he could not make the gruelling trip to our new home and there was no one I could leave him with that I trusted. What keeps me going in the rescue world is I save one at a time that needs saving, the feral population I spay/neuter and release unless there is a severe injury. I assess the injury with the vet and if it is bad or will cost more than I / we can afford then yes I will put it down I cannot see an animal suffer. As I said not debating, just putting another side forward, saving just one re energizes the battery and helps going forward. Sue he is a handsome fella and hopefully will win someone over...... <em>edited by Nomad on 10/05/2015</em>
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Latest post on 05 May 2015 - 01:21
Thankgoodness it's not something with a lot of K's Y's and a hyphen. Oh goodness spat my tea all over the keyboard !! I won our family lottery ....... Got it right and in order.
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Latest post on 05 May 2015 - 01:17
I've seen these lists before. It may seem funny, but it doesn't make the British very nice people does it?? Why not just say what you mean? Now where are those old 'down thumbs' when you want them.... Ah but instead of just thumbing down you logged on to say you disagree....;)
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Latest post on 05 May 2015 - 01:15
I've seen these lists before. It may seem funny, but it doesn't make the British very nice people does it?? Why not just say what you mean? On the contrary, many of those expressions show that we ARE being nice about it - why be brutally honest, to the point of rudeness, when there is no need ? "no harm done" when we are quietly seething at the result of the other person's actions - which would you prefer us to say ? lol Other nationalities are known for their rudeness or arrogance, the British are known for their politeness and sarcasm... I know which i'd rather be :) Well put DT......
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Latest post on 27 April 2015 - 06:27
Nomad I could not agree more with you, it’s disgraceful that anyone would thumb down a post on that thread. The whole thumbs thing needs to be removed as it is being misused. I was so upset when I saw the thumbs down LC it really disturbed me. How could you thumb down a thread that really came from the heart and ended with a RIP.......
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Latest post on 27 April 2015 - 05:28
I have never been a fan of the thumbs......just had a look at the thread on the Earthquake in Nepal. Lolacat was merely asking for us all to spare a thought for anyone from Nepal working in Dubai worrying about family and friends. Hopefully many of the 17 thumbs down don't understand the concept of the thumbs down, however for those who thumbed down because the thread was by LC ,shame on you. Unfortunately there are those who don't even read the content of the posts they merely thumb down the poster.......I would prefer only one function, "like" and nothing else. <em>edited by Nomad on 27/04/2015</em>
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Latest post on 21 April 2015 - 22:42
Bumping Let's keep this on top, poor thing must be so confused.
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Latest post on 18 April 2015 - 19:49
I'd love some help from someone along the lines of a 'jackson galaxy'/ cat 'shrink' if anyone knows of one here. I need some advice on getting an outside cat accepted by my inside/outdoor ones. I asked vets but they couldn't really think of anyone. Alternatively, if anyone has any advice on how to move an outside cat ('stray') from one house/area to another I'd love to know. thanks. Is the stray feral or domesticated ie was it dumped or a lost pet ? If it is tame when you move it to a new house/area keep it in for a minimum of two weeks to get used to the area, smells and people. Start by leaving it in a secluded private quiet area, spare bathroom is ideal. It is important to have the cat vet checked & inoculated. After settling in you can open the bathroom door and let it explore and get to know the house.This system can sometimes work when introducing Kitty to the other cats in the house. They get to know each other by smelling under the bathroom door etc.You have to take it slowly as the existing cats can be territorial and may not be happy about sharing their home. When you decide to let Kitty out into the garden do it for short stints, I would hover like a helicopter guiding them around the garden. A old wives tale that works is putting butter on the paws to make sure if they wonder they come back home. If Kitty is feral a bit more complicated as you will have to spend a lot more time on the bathroom floor......! Letting Kitty get used to you, I would sit and read, eventually they get curious and approach you. Same pattern as above but a lot more patience and time. Hopefully Izzy or SueB will be along at some point to add their advice. Well done for taking the time to help. <em>edited by Nomad on 18/04/2015</em>
 
 
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