Comments on: It’s a girl!

By: WereBear

WereBear — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:37:14 +0000

Fortunately, all the shelters in my area are No Kill. Makes supporting them so much easier.

Good luck with those kittens. I bet when you’re done they’re not so feral anymore, and they’ll have a shot.

By: Margaret Elmendorf

Margaret Elmendorf — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:57:12 +0000

That is a super story. I sure hope it all works out for you. Those shelters you were going to, were they the No Kill shelters??? I have four feral kittens that I am trying to get a home for but haven't yet. Anyway, I hope the new gal on the block works out for you but I know she will. She will probably be bossing those other two boys around in no time. Margaret Elmendorf’s last blog post..A rescued pet comes up with a miracle

By: WereBear

WereBear — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:31:44 +0000

Hi, catlindy, I haven’t encountered it myself, but this article covers a lot of ground.

Let me know more, perhaps I can help. It seems to be a combination of stress triggers, both mental and physical. I would have the cat’s blood sugar checked, since that is implicated.

Thank you, Shakatany, Mel, and Michael, for the congratulations. I was hoping my readers would enjoy both the choosing process and then all that comes with it, for a while there will be special Wednesday Olwyn posts.

She is already showing encouraging signs that she will soon leave her physical challenges behind her.

By: Shakatany

Shakatany — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:36:56 +0000

Congratulations all round - you and Dear Hubby for getting a little "daughter", Olwyn for a new home and family and the guys for getting a new playmate even if they don't approve of her yet. I bet in a little while Olwyn will have them wrapped around her little paws. Shakatany’s last blog post..TW and AtS

By: mel

mel — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:05:05 +0000

Con-cat-ulations! I’m so happy for you and for Olwyn! Looking forward to news and pictures as she recovers and meets the boys.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:47:48 +0000

I’ve been reading your blog for some time now (probably about half a year) but I’ve never commented. I figured now would be a great time do to so.

First, congratulations on the new cat, she is just beautiful and it’s great to know she’s going to a wonderful innovative household!

I too will be curious to see how she interacts and makes her way into the household, both with the cats and humans

I also wanted to thank you for such a hands on approach you have with cats that you are willing to share with everyone else. It’s not only a gift to cats but to their owners and others looking to get into (at least try) the cat’s mind. Every time I come here I learn something new or see something differently than I have before and I can’t thank you enough! My cats can’t thank you enough!

I’ll continue reading and look forward to it.

By: catlindy

catlindy — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:32:34 +0000

oh do i have kitten envy…. she is darling…. and i as well cant wait to hear how you handle introductions
on another note… do you know anything about hyperesthesia syndrome?

By: WereBear

WereBear — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:59:27 +0000

Thank you Naamah, I do intend on highlighting the process in some future posts. But so far, so good!

By: Naamah

Naamah — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:04:35 +0000

I’m teary again, but this time in a good way. She is just beautiful.

It is heartbreaking about the little tuxedo boy. He reminds me of a neglected black and white kitten I rescued a while back who didn’t make it either, despite the best vet care I could get him. I don’t want to talk about it because it involves human cruelty and it still hurts me deeply, but maybe they will meet each other on the other side of the Bridge, two longhaired tuxedo gentlemen, one with a handlebar moustache.

I look forward to hearing all about Olwyn. I have always loved that name and it seems appropriate for her. It will be great to read about the actual process of introducing her and teaching her as you go through it, because you have such great insights.

She will be in my thoughts and my fingers will be crossed for her until she has fully recovered, and I will think of you and your furry family and wish for strength and emotional healing.

Poor RJ. Let us know how he’s doing. Losing a friend is so hard on cats. They don’t have other friends, like we do, a wider social set to support them. Our cats may only ever really know two or three other cats in their lives. It must be so very hard.

By: Drew Derbyshire

Drew Derbyshire — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:45:12 +0000

Very best of luck! Drew Derbyshire’s last blog post..Mouse Inspection