karrie

Yes. They do. I was told because I have small children I couldn't get a kitten. Never mind I'd raised orphan kittens, had a good background with animals and the kitten would be an inside cat and I don't declaw. Guess it may have been for the best the one that called to me and came to me was a little solid black sick kitty *runny eye and sneezy. Course, I wouldn't have minded that or the vet bill. "shrugs" Now I got 2 kitties both basic rescues ~one at pet store ( lady would get them from the local pound and then cat free it you bought 36 dollars worth of items) and the other a toss out.

You gave her love, warmth, food and kindness: She got to know all those things before she left this world. In that time she gave you her love and appreciation. ((((HUGS))))

Prayers said.

Crates work for kittens when they can't be supervised. I used a rabbit pen with Mo. It held a small litter box and a bed plus a few toys; worked great for him.

Hey Mom, I need to borrow your dogs so I can make their Christmas neckties to fit. or Hey folks, I'm pupnapping your dogs cause my dogs asked for their buddies to come over. I'll return them later today. Those are the only too excuses that come right at the top of my head. Put then I'm only on my first cup of coffee and not enough sleep. The black and white photo sounds nice. In Augusta the big pet store used to take photos with Santa for free for pets. Here the Humane Society is doing photos with Frosty the Snowman with pets. They are charging but I don't think it is that much.

Magi as that story~ Gift of the Magi. The one where the couple each sells something dear to get the other a present to go with the dear thing they just happened to sell to get the others present. Beautiful kitten. When I was a kid a friend had a long hair that color. Odd ducks they named her Skunk.

If it was me I would be asking for reimbursement for the vet bills incurred due to not following care instructions for the dog. If this was a client's dog I can assure you, they would be going for the juglar or seeking reimbursement and then finding somewhere else for their dogs. It is unfair, for you to have to keep footing the bill for their neligence. Maybe when Ido is going to be there without you, you need to print in nice big bold red letters dog is not to go outside period.. failure to follow these instructions will result in you paying a nice fat vet bill and buying the special foods to treat her medical condition. Another idea is put a tshirt on her with the words NO OUTSIDE, I GET SICK

Tammy ((((HUGS)))) been there done that. Next dog is coming from rescue potty trained already! I'll even be willing to pay extra for just that. I never remembered having trouble before potty training before, but Tuck and Sam (especially) have really shaken my belief in my ability to potty train dogs. With Tuck he picked up after awhile that ringing the bell would get him outside( course this was after I pretty much had him knowing to go potty outside). To make the bell, I tied a few jingle bells to some yarn and then hung it from the door knob. Good Luck and you have my sympathy.

Got your email, have an issue with my computer. Yes, you may. I'll be back after I get done killing a backdoor trojan. It is being a stubborn thing.

Well, she did just teach Kip cats are not to be herded. She sounds kinda like my Molly. She can follow the dogs but Whoa Nelly if they try to follow her. LOL

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Oh you are right about that. They have teaspoon bladders. Maybe she is wearing some cute diaper.

Glad you enjoyed your trip. Digital cameras are the coolest things. I love being able to do them online. lol Atleast you are not like me and have 5 rolls of film still needed to go to get developed.

Mo will tell Raven her mommy Rocks! She saved his eye over the internet no less. Thanks a mil Doc! Congrads on the Pup! She is a doll baby. Psst ~ you do realize with that crew driving her Monday she will be scared for life ( Life of Joy that is). Ladies don't forget the coffee. We want details and photos. Greedy cusses aren't we? LOL Ya'll have a good trip!

Terrific News! Thanks for sharing.

"What good do them commenting like this do?" Publicity It doesn't matter whose name is dragged thru the mud as long as they get in the public arena by doing so.

Precious!

What was a 6 month old baby doing with the dog? DUH! Glad ya'll got Buddy!

LOL Now that is an evil little nipper (nips and runs). Guess you"ll have to coat your body in bitter apple. Now my husband does a loud hiss sound when one the the cats acts up. Oddly enough it actually works. I can't make that sound to save my hide.

I do the finger thing removing Mo off when he nips. Course for me it is just to get him to let go and he is still a baby. I don't have to worry about alpha issues. LOL MOLLY has the more than covered. She is boss and don't you forget it. LOL Oddly enough we were worried if we could keep Mo ( foundling one eyed monster). But Molly is an odd ball. Healthy or Huge Monster cats she beats up. Pregnant cat about to deliver (and did on my outside chair) and one eyed kitten are allowed in her domain with no issues.

LOL Jo. You mite wanna anchor that bookcase. Here, I thought they were only needed for little curtain climbers. Me, I gotta figure how to keep Mo from climbing the kitchen cabinets like they are ladders.

Ok first off is your name DOORMAT. She is WRONG! 1st to invite herself ( this can be ok since she is family. I realize this is a borderline issue.). 2nd She invites or gets you invite others ( I take it people as in her friends etc). HELLO. IS SHE PAYING RENT ETC.? 3. Has you pay for the food? Even worse take out not expectable? Hello. Ahha Now is the time for either no food in the house, or have her fork over the money for the groceries, or sub in salt for sugar and exlax brownies. 4.Telling you to relocate your dogs. Does she own the home/ does she own the dogs? Time to set MS. DIVA straight. YOUR HOME NOT I REPEAT NOT HERS. I do put my dogs up when some folks come over. One Libby is not a problem herself but she will rub up to you and you will be covered in dog hair. Sam is fine unless he decides you kinda move like sheep. The cats have a run of the house. Now if someone is allergic, I would remove critter so other areas or crates. As for Christmas, with the party/gathering at your house I can see you relocating the dogs. That is a lot of activity and although you know your dogs you can't predict all guests behaviors. I'm the guest critters beg food off of ( unless I know they are not allowed).

I haven't heard or spoken to or from my mother in over a yr. She was maniluative and very good at working things to her way ~ even at my cost. We moved 800 miles away and when she came up we looked for a house we could all share ( due to her handicaps). Bottom line she wasn't seeing things all going her way, so she attempted to put a wedge between my dh and me. I wouldn't go her way and divorce my hubby so she cut pretty much, then altogether. I hate my kids will miss a grandma but then looking back on my life maybe it is for the best. I know my relationship with dh and our kids is stronger. Cut your ties and do things on YOUR TERMS. Live your life, it isn't a bad thing. Let sometime inbetween, then reelavuate things. If you want a relationship with your dad be honest. Calmly tell him everything and how you felt/feel. Then tell him you want a relationship but not at the cost you have already paid. Equal footing. If she doesn't want you around fine~ don't go over instead invite Dad over or on an outing. Maybe even coordinate the days to where her kids take her out the same day. Don't put yourself down or make yourself a doormat. As for the miscarriage, yes the hormones go nuts, but I don't think that was it. She put you inbetween a rock and a hard place. I believe she knew you were at a vunerable time and she used it.Thankfully, she didn't come across me after my miscarriage. Her ears would still be ringing ( now 6 yrs later). Cry when you need to and anytime you need to talk do so. If your dh can't handle it, get with a friend, I'm available and my ears are still good. I had a real hard time dealing with newborns, baby showers and pregant women for a good while. I had to fight hard to keep from breaking down. Dh didn't know what to do.((((HUGS))))

Well, the spraying would be marking their territory. With Mouse fixed, I would think you should see less males ~ unless they are there merely for your food. Also how old is the kitten? You still need to have him fixed ~ if not he will mark and he will be going visiting females. This will mean more fights and a shorter life span for him. For the odor. Murphy's oil or a nice Orange cleaner will get rid of the odor. That is what I've used in the house with success. I had one female who peed up the side of her litter box and it would leak out cause of that. And no she didn't have unineray infection. Don't use bleach on it,the anomina from the urine could react to the bleach. If there is areas, you don't want the cats, you mite wanna try that Boundary stuff. Check your local pet store. If they are getting into your flower beds, mulch mite work. They generally prefer the sandy areas for litter boxes. Flower boxes or pots maybe cover with screens, mulch or maybe rocks/marbles something like that. Hope that helps.

Bitter apple the dining room furniture. LOL Plenty of toys on the floor and The Dining Room Should Survive. She sounds like a doll baby!