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Scarlett and Bonnie News
Hi guys. Rarely get here lately.
First, Scarlett had a dental today with 2 teeth extracted. She's STILL out of it from the anesthesia. Not sure how tonight is going to go, and I'll have to feed everyone separately to keep her away from dry food for 2 weeks. She came to me as a kitten with some health issues, calisivirus being one of them so she's always had problems with her gums and teeth. Now on to the good news! I've been able to pick up Bonnie a few times lately! I started noticing that she wasn't running immediately when I was within arms length of her so twice this past week I reached down and picked her up. I can't explain the joy to be able to hold her and even hear her purr this last time. -- ღ.¸¸.✫*¨`*✶ Cheryl |
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Scarlett and Bonnie News
On 10/7/2015 7:03 PM, Cheryl wrote:
Hi guys. Rarely get here lately. First, Scarlett had a dental today with 2 teeth extracted. She's STILL out of it from the anesthesia. Not sure how tonight is going to go, and I'll have to feed everyone separately to keep her away from dry food for 2 weeks. She came to me as a kitten with some health issues, calisivirus being one of them so she's always had problems with her gums and teeth. Now on to the good news! I've been able to pick up Bonnie a few times lately! I started noticing that she wasn't running immediately when I was within arms length of her so twice this past week I reached down and picked her up. I can't explain the joy to be able to hold her and even hear her purr this last time. I'm sorry to hear about Scarlett's problems. Good luck with keeping her away from dry food for two weeks. Congratulations about being able to pick Bonnie up and hear her purr. I haven't quite give up hope of being able to do that with Koala, but I've had him for over a year, so I'm not holding my breath. He does get up and lie on my legs sometimes when I'm sitting in my recliner, so that is a real improvement. I think we appreciate these things a lot more when they take time. |
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Scarlett and Bonnie News
Cheryl wrote:
Hi guys. Rarely get here lately. First, Scarlett had a dental today with 2 teeth extracted. She's STILL out of it from the anesthesia. Not sure how tonight is going to go, and I'll have to feed everyone separately to keep her away from dry food for 2 weeks. She came to me as a kitten with some health issues, calisivirus being one of them so she's always had problems with her gums and teeth. Now on to the good news! I've been able to pick up Bonnie a few times lately! I started noticing that she wasn't running immediately when I was within arms length of her so twice this past week I reached down and picked her up. I can't explain the joy to be able to hold her and even hear her purr this last time. Hi Cheryl! Nice to hear from you! I've never been able to pick up any of my cats, although they are all very affectionate, each in their own way. So I don't think of it as them not wanting to cuddle with me. Roxy curls up near or on top of me all the time. Smudge used to do that, too. Licky doesn't get on me, but he does love to lie against me with his back to me, while I pet his belly. So although it would be nice to pick them up, I don't miss it that much. Some cats don't like to lose any control over their ability to run off if necessary. It doesn't mean they're feral or afraid of you. -- Joyce The problem with cats is that they get the exact same look on their face whether they see a moth or an axe-murderer. -- Paula Poundstone |
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Scarlett and Bonnie News
"Cheryl" wrote in message eb.com... Hi guys. Rarely get here lately. First, Scarlett had a dental today with 2 teeth extracted. She's STILL out of it from the anesthesia. Not sure how tonight is going to go, and I'll have to feed everyone separately to keep her away from dry food for 2 weeks. She came to me as a kitten with some health issues, calisivirus being one of them so she's always had problems with her gums and teeth. Hope she soon recovers from her dental. Now on to the good news! I've been able to pick up Bonnie a few times lately! I started noticing that she wasn't running immediately when I was within arms length of her so twice this past week I reached down and picked her up. I can't explain the joy to be able to hold her and even hear her purr this last time. I know this feeling, when they finally trust you it's so great. However even though Boyfie trusts me now, picking him up is still a step too far as a regular thing. He doesn't like it -- but I hope Bonnie will get used to it. It's great news. It's difficult with a shy cat, how much to gradually push and hope they realise you are safe or whether you will freak them out. Tweed |
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Scarlett and Bonnie News
On Thu, 8 Oct 2015 18:38:23 +0000 (UTC), Bastette
wrote: I've never been able to pick up any of my cats, although they are all very affectionate, each in their own way. So I don't think of it as them not wanting to cuddle with me. Roxy curls up near or on top of me all the time. Smudge used to do that, too. Licky doesn't get on me, but he does love to lie against me with his back to me, while I pet his belly. So although it would be nice to pick them up, I don't miss it that much. Some cats don't like to lose any control over their ability to run off if necessary. It doesn't mean they're feral or afraid of you. THAT is simply amazing to me. I've NEVER had a cat I couldn't pick up, though a few haven't been the kind that liked to be held for more than 20-30 seconds. Most have been totally comfortable being held. |
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Scarlett and Bonnie News
On 10/7/2015 10:03 PM, Cheryl wrote:
Hi guys. Rarely get here lately. First, Scarlett had a dental today with 2 teeth extracted. She's STILL out of it from the anesthesia. Not sure how tonight is going to go, and I'll have to feed everyone separately to keep her away from dry food for 2 weeks. She came to me as a kitten with some health issues, calisivirus being one of them so she's always had problems with her gums and teeth. I'm glad the dental went off without a hitch. Worrisome, no doubt. Now on to the good news! I've been able to pick up Bonnie a few times lately! I started noticing that she wasn't running immediately when I was within arms length of her so twice this past week I reached down and picked her up. I can't explain the joy to be able to hold her and even hear her purr this last time. That's wonderful! Jill |
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Scarlett and Bonnie News
On 10/8/2015 2:21 AM, Joy wrote:
I'm sorry to hear about Scarlett's problems. Good luck with keeping her away from dry food for two weeks. It has been so hard to keep her from dry food. I'm trying to be creative in making her eat soft food but she's determined to get food i'm not allowing her to have. I've even been making dry food mushy with water and surprise, everyone is eating it. She is so upset though, and even if she gets to stay with me all night in my room with no one else just so they can eat what they're used to. This is terrible and I can't believe how long I have to keep this up. Congratulations about being able to pick Bonnie up and hear her purr. I haven't quite give up hope of being able to do that with Koala, but I've had him for over a year, so I'm not holding my breath. He does get up and lie on my legs sometimes when I'm sitting in my recliner, so that is a real improvement. I think we appreciate these things a lot more when they take time. Don't give up either. I've had Bonnie for 12 years, almost 13. -- ღ.¸¸.✫*¨`*✶ Cheryl |
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Scarlett and Bonnie News
On 10/8/2015 2:38 PM, Bastette wrote:
Hi Cheryl! Nice to hear from you! I've never been able to pick up any of my cats, although they are all very affectionate, each in their own way. So I don't think of it as them not wanting to cuddle with me. Roxy curls up near or on top of me all the time. Smudge used to do that, too. Licky doesn't get on me, but he does love to lie against me with his back to me, while I pet his belly. So although it would be nice to pick them up, I don't miss it that much. Some cats don't like to lose any control over their ability to run off if necessary. It doesn't mean they're feral or afraid of you. Oh, I know. Many cats just can't be picked up, feral or not. But it makes it easier when it's time to go to the vet. Nice to see you too Joyce! I know, I've been gone too long. -- ღ.¸¸.✫*¨`*✶ Cheryl |
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Scarlett and Bonnie News
On 10/8/2015 9:31 PM, The New Other Guy wrote:
On Thu, 8 Oct 2015 18:38:23 +0000 (UTC), Bastette wrote: I've never been able to pick up any of my cats, although they are all very affectionate, each in their own way. So I don't think of it as them not wanting to cuddle with me. Roxy curls up near or on top of me all the time. Smudge used to do that, too. Licky doesn't get on me, but he does love to lie against me with his back to me, while I pet his belly. So although it would be nice to pick them up, I don't miss it that much. Some cats don't like to lose any control over their ability to run off if necessary. It doesn't mean they're feral or afraid of you. THAT is simply amazing to me. I've NEVER had a cat I couldn't pick up, though a few haven't been the kind that liked to be held for more than 20-30 seconds. Most have been totally comfortable being held. Bonnie was totally feral when I trapped her 12 years ago. She was like a wild animal and while I tried all of the suggestions to tame her, it just never happened. I decided to just let her be however she was going to be and I'd deal with how to get her to the vet when needed, but otherwise, she was free to flee me if she was afraid. I never gave her a reason to be afraid, but something was ingrained into her mind that humans couldn't be trusted. -- ღ.¸¸.✫*¨`*✶ Cheryl |
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Scarlett and Bonnie News
On Wed, 7 Oct 2015 22:03:16 -0400, Cheryl wrote:
Now on to the good news! I've been able to pick up Bonnie a few times lately! I started noticing that she wasn't running immediately when I was within arms length of her so twice this past week I reached down and picked her up. I can't explain the joy to be able to hold her and even hear her purr this last time. You figure the first time might have been inattention, but if she let you pick her up twice, that must mean she likes it. |
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