caveat lector 181 Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 I am not a cat fan, but am glad there are folks (like Lou) who are. I'm a fan of dogs but a lot of folks aren't. I like to think it all evens out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 Not just cats. Gail has brought home, homeless kids, homeless adults, cats, dogs, and we've saved numerous turtles, opossum, armadillos, you name it. If it can be saved, we do it. I have suddenly become homeless can I move in? BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted September 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 I have suddenly become homeless can I move in? Homeless, meaning abused women or abandoned kids.I don't think you're either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Homeless, meaning abused women or abandoned kids.I don't think you're either. oh ok. Cant blame a guy for trying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted October 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 The tiny 1.2 lb kitten that was stuck in the wheel well of a neighbors car and then taken to the shelter for adoption. But because they had so many, would be put down immediately and so was brought home, has turned into quite the beauty. Look at that face. Luna is almost full grown. What a character she is. She thinks she's a dog and acts like one of our Silky terriers. Dollface...CindyC 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Beautiful! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dalspot ... Karen 21 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 She knows how lucky she is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 She really is a beauty! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Beautiful face! She looks so mischievous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 I am so glad you kept her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted October 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Beautiful!She really is a beauty! She sure is. She knows how lucky she is. If she only did know. She looks so mischievous. She is, but in a cute way. I am so glad you kept her. I didn't want to have to, but what could we do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smf 9 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 She is so purty! I had a calico that died at age 21 and a toirtose shell who died at 17....you are very lucky to have her as she is to have you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fladogfan aka Gretchen 259 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Love torties they are so pretty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5kidsmommy 18 Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 I didn't want to have to, but what could we do. We recently took in a fifth cat. We really didn't want to but he seemed to choose us and I've been feeding him for close to a year, he started coming inside and then I took him to get fixed with the idea that he would go back outside. Well there were some issues with the neutering and he has to be inside for at least 3-4 weeks, so he is ours. He slept in our bed last night, curled up to my husband, so he is ours, I couldn't turn him away now. Lou, you are a wonderful human being. fladogfan aka Gretchen 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted October 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Lou, you are a wonderful human being. Thank you and right back at you.I realize that they are just cats, or dogs, but they deserve humane treatment as a thank you for the smiles and happiness that they bring into our lives none the less. wdwpoohbear...Jennifer and BradyBzLyn...Mo 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 He slept in our bed last night, curled up to my husband, so he is ours, I couldn't turn him away now. Sounds like he transitioned from outdoor to indoor cat quite nicely!! Thanks for taking him in. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Saw this and thought of this thread: http://alleycatadvocates.org/resources/creating-winter-shelters/ It is directions on how to make an inexpensive, insulated shelter for your neighborhood cat. BradyBzLyn...Mo and Katman1356...Jason 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fladogfan aka Gretchen 259 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Nice Marty,I think I would put the access door in one of the long sides towards an end. That way if it's windy the cat/s can curl up on other end and stay warm and dry, if rain blowing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted October 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Thanks for posting that idea Marty. I made two similar shelters last winter and Mama Cat never used it and none of the other strays used it, even when it got cold. I was told afterwards that stray cats, in particular, will not get into a space where they think they might get trapped. Having just the one opening with no other way out is a problem for them.I would put a hole through each side. It won't be as warm or dry but they may feel safe and use it.When I was told that, winter had passed and I never tried out the multiple holes idea. I have an outdoor pet Igloo for Luna. I cut a large hole in the roof and she does use it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Luna gets her real home.My SIL, who is animal lover, just visited us for a couple of weeks. I knew that when they met, Luna would steal her heart, and she did.In a few weeks Gail will head to Maine to spend Thanksgiving with her family and so will Luna.I'll get to enjoy her for another month, and then I will miss her.If you've read how I ended up with her, you know that we've gone through a lot together, but it was my intention all along to find her a home.Although she's had a great home here, she'll have an even better home in Maine. She'll be the center of attention as she'll be the only pet.I have no doubt that my SIL will treat Luna like the princess she is. BradyBzLyn...Mo, Dollface...CindyC and mouseketab.....Carol 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Luna gets her real home.My SIL, who is animal lover, just visited us for a couple of weeks. I knew that when they met, Luna would steal her heart, and she did.In a few weeks Gail will head to Maine to spend Thanksgiving with her family and so will Luna.I'll get to enjoy her for another month, and then I will miss her.If you've read how I ended up with her, you know that we've gone through a lot together, but it was my intention all along to find her a home.Although she's had a great home here, but she'll have an even better home in Maine. She'll be the center of attention as she'll be the only pet.I have no doubt that my SIL will treat Luna like the princess she is. :dance: :dance: :banana: :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Luna is a very lucky kitty all around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fladogfan aka Gretchen 259 Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 AW Lou, I know you will miss little Luna, but so happy for her to be going to her forever home. It seemed she and the other 4-footers in your domain got along well.I hope we see pics of her first experience with snow! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 AW Lou, I know you will miss little Luna, but so happy for her to be going to her forever home. It seemed she and the other 4-footers in your domain got along well.I hope we see pics of her first experience with snow!That should be very interesting.A couple of weeks ago she walked on grass for the first time since I captured her. She was only about two weeks old then. She didn't know what to do. Her entire world since then has been in the house or the pool enclosure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dalspot ... Karen 21 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Word will get out you know... Livin' the life at Lou's! You'll have another to tend soon I'll bet! Karen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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