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Ping Tak
Tak, for the screen door you're using to keep Buster in the room - did you
buy it or construct it? If you bought it could you mind telling me where and about how much (as you know we'll be in need of one soon). Thanks! -- Hugs, CatNipped See all my masters he http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ |
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"CatNipped" wrote:
Tak, for the screen door you're using to keep Buster in the room - did you buy it or construct it? If you bought it could you mind telling me where and about how much (as you know we'll be in need of one soon). Thanks! They're screen window inserts that I bought at Home Depot, but I recommend getting a screen door instead - they're cheaper and sturdier. I've put up an explanation and some pictures here http://mywebpages.comcast.net/Takayu...partition.html |
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"Takayuki" wrote in message
... "CatNipped" wrote: Tak, for the screen door you're using to keep Buster in the room - did you buy it or construct it? If you bought it could you mind telling me where and about how much (as you know we'll be in need of one soon). Thanks! They're screen window inserts that I bought at Home Depot, but I recommend getting a screen door instead - they're cheaper and sturdier. I've put up an explanation and some pictures here http://mywebpages.comcast.net/Takayu...partition.html Thanks! Ben said it might be easier to buy a cheap hollow-core door and then jigsaw out the bottom part and screw on some of those screen door reinforcements (I think this is what MaryL did). I'm going to send him this link and let him decide which he thinks he can do easier/cheaper* since he's going to be doing the work! * It's not that we're cheap, just that money is better spent on cat food, treats and toys!! ; Hugs, CatNipped |
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Ping Tak
"CatNipped" wrote in message ... Tak, for the screen door you're using to keep Buster in the room - did you buy it or construct it? If you bought it could you mind telling me where and about how much (as you know we'll be in need of one soon). Thanks! -- Hugs, CatNipped See all my masters he http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ Is DH handy with tools? If so, take a look at the temporary door I used. Click on the first link under my sig, and scroll about 20 pics down. A man who does a lot of my "handyman" work located a damaged interior door, which he got for a very cheap price. He turned the damaged side to the inside of the room, and he cut a square out of the bottom of the door. He mounted a piece of metal mesh (the type often used for kickplates on screen doors) and even finished it off by using a little wood trim -- that was to prevent any rough edges that might harm my cats. He also cut an inch or so off the bottom of the door so there would be enough clearance to slide a platter under the doo so both cats could eat off different sides of the same platter. That also provided plenty of space for the two cats to play "pawsies" under the door. We used the hardware from the permanent door (hinges and doorknob). That way, he did not need to drill any new holes in the door frame, and it shuts securely (just like a "regular") door. After the introduction was complete, we just reversed the process. The temporary door is no in the attic, in case it is needed again. He completed the door in remarkably short time. MaryL Photos of Duffy and Holly: 'o' http://tinyurl.com/8y54 (Introducing Duffy to Holly) http://tinyurl.com/8y56 (Duffy and Holly "settle in") |
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Ping Tak
Tak, when I went to your site I read Betty's story of her fight with and
ultimate concession to the cancer. Even though I had read every word of it before, I bawled and bawled for the ump-teenth time over her loss. It's especially poignant to me know in light of the events in my life. However, I made a point of going back to the pictures of your new masters after I read the story, and that made me smile through my tears (just as I smile and laugh at the antics of Tayla, Ozzy, and Archer even though my heart still aches for my Bandit). I guess the quote "life will out" is cliché because it's true. Along with the urge to fight death at every turn, we also need to be resigned to the way of the world; and the way of the world is death and rebirth - as it should be. It's useless to rail against the inevitable and we need to assuage our hurt with the joy that rescuing others in honor of our lost ones brings. -- Hugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ "CatNipped" wrote in message ... Tak, for the screen door you're using to keep Buster in the room - did you buy it or construct it? If you bought it could you mind telling me where and about how much (as you know we'll be in need of one soon). Thanks! -- Hugs, CatNipped See all my masters he http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ |
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"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message
... "CatNipped" wrote in message ... Tak, for the screen door you're using to keep Buster in the room - did you buy it or construct it? If you bought it could you mind telling me where and about how much (as you know we'll be in need of one soon). Thanks! -- Hugs, CatNipped See all my masters he http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ Is DH handy with tools? If so, take a look at the temporary door I used. Click on the first link under my sig, and scroll about 20 pics down. A man who does a lot of my "handyman" work located a damaged interior door, which he got for a very cheap price. He turned the damaged side to the inside of the room, and he cut a square out of the bottom of the door. He mounted a piece of metal mesh (the type often used for kickplates on screen doors) and even finished it off by using a little wood trim -- that was to prevent any rough edges that might harm my cats. He also cut an inch or so off the bottom of the door so there would be enough clearance to slide a platter under the doo so both cats could eat off different sides of the same platter. That also provided plenty of space for the two cats to play "pawsies" under the door. We used the hardware from the permanent door (hinges and doorknob). That way, he did not need to drill any new holes in the door frame, and it shuts securely (just like a "regular") door. After the introduction was complete, we just reversed the process. The temporary door is no in the attic, in case it is needed again. He completed the door in remarkably short time. LOL! That is exactly what I just told Tak. I looked up your site by searching in Google groups for "MaryL" + "cat introduction", because I remembered reading about how you introduced Duffy and Holly. I sent links to those very pictures to DH's email account so he could take a look (he in fact had already suggested taking a cheap, hollow-core door, cutting out the bottom half and putting regular screen on it (two great minds...). I think the reinforced aluminum will do better, though. It all depends on how ambitious DH is and the costs involved in both methods. But like I told Tak, I sent his link and your pictures to him and I'm going to let him decide since he'll be doing the construction! ; Hugs, CatNipped MaryL Photos of Duffy and Holly: 'o' http://tinyurl.com/8y54 (Introducing Duffy to Holly) http://tinyurl.com/8y56 (Duffy and Holly "settle in") |
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"CatNipped" wrote:
LOL! That is exactly what I just told Tak. I looked up your site by searching in Google groups for "MaryL" + "cat introduction", because I remembered reading about how you introduced Duffy and Holly. I sent links to those very pictures to DH's email account so he could take a look (he in fact had already suggested taking a cheap, hollow-core door, cutting out the bottom half and putting regular screen on it (two great minds...). I think the reinforced aluminum will do better, though. It all depends on how ambitious DH is and the costs involved in both methods. But like I told Tak, I sent his link and your pictures to him and I'm going to let him decide since he'll be doing the construction! ; Whichever you do, be sure to post pictures of the results. |
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Ping Tak
"CatNipped" wrote:
Tak, when I went to your site I read Betty's story of her fight with and ultimate concession to the cancer. Even though I had read every word of it before, I bawled and bawled for the ump-teenth time over her loss. It's especially poignant to me know in light of the events in my life. However, I made a point of going back to the pictures of your new masters after I read the story, and that made me smile through my tears (just as I smile and laugh at the antics of Tayla, Ozzy, and Archer even though my heart still aches for my Bandit). I guess the quote "life will out" is cliché because it's true. Along with the urge to fight death at every turn, we also need to be resigned to the way of the world; and the way of the world is death and rebirth - as it should be. It's useless to rail against the inevitable and we need to assuage our hurt with the joy that rescuing others in honor of our lost ones brings. Yes, I know. A lot of people say that their experiences have been similar to my own, and it's true - to love, cherish, and cuddle, and then to let them go, as you had to. When I got Betty, I told the people at her shelter what a good and sweet little kitty she was, and sometimes I wrote to them very occasionally about her. When I was filling out the paperwork for Buster and Dot, they asked me if I was Betty's daddy. They said that they had all read the story of Betty's cancer, and that they wanted me to adopt any kitty I wanted. I was surprised I remember I compiled those stories in order to give my own experience and timeline for a couple of other posters here whose kitties got squamous cell carcinoma, and were wondering what lay ahead. |
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Ping Tak
On Jun 26, 7:24 pm, "CatNipped" wrote:
"Takayuki" wrote in message ... "CatNipped" wrote: Tak, for the screen door you're using to keep Buster in the room - did you buy it or construct it? If you bought it could you mind telling me where and about how much (as you know we'll be in need of one soon). Thanks! They're screen window inserts that I bought at Home Depot, but I recommend getting a screen door instead - they're cheaper and sturdier. I've put up an explanation and some pictures here http://mywebpages.comcast.net/Takayu...partition.html Thanks! Ben said it might be easier to buy a cheap hollow-core door and then jigsaw out the bottom part and screw on some of those screen door reinforcements (I think this is what MaryL did). I'm going to send him this link and let him decide which he thinks he can do easier/cheaper* since he's going to be doing the work! * It's not that we're cheap, just that money is better spent on cat food, treats and toys!! ; Hugs, CatNipped Lori, Just be cautious with what you do with the door after the kitties have integrated. We used something similar to Tak - an aluminum screen window insert that was about 7' tall by wider than the door and used duct tape to hold it up. It may have looked tacky but it worked for us. Anyhow, after everyone had integrated we put it in the garage. So one day we realize we have a squirrel in the wall (this was the second time a squirrel invaded, the first time I think I've already told of here). DH said, "get the screen window and hold it in front of the dining room entrance". The idea was to keep the squirrel in the kitchen/dining room area and out of the main part of the house. Everyone except for Hobbes had been put into the back bedroom. I got the screen and did as I was instructed and DH opened the baseboard to let the squirrel out. I'm holding the screen window insert longways across the opening with the top of the screen at about face level. We didn't consider the fact that the screen would make a perfect climbing surface for Mr. Squirrel. I ended up face to face with a squirrel. I screamed, threw the screen window away from me and fortunately Hobbes sprung into cat action and corralled Mr. Squirrel who decided the sliding door to outside was his best option. My heart didn't return to normal speed for at least 30 minutes after that occasion and when DH suggested the screen window to block the opposum that came into the house I nixed that idea at the get go! Good luck with your integration project. Julie |
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Ping Tak
"GaDragonfly" wrote in message
ups.com... On Jun 26, 7:24 pm, "CatNipped" wrote: "Takayuki" wrote in message ... "CatNipped" wrote: Tak, for the screen door you're using to keep Buster in the room - did you buy it or construct it? If you bought it could you mind telling me where and about how much (as you know we'll be in need of one soon). Thanks! They're screen window inserts that I bought at Home Depot, but I recommend getting a screen door instead - they're cheaper and sturdier. I've put up an explanation and some pictures here http://mywebpages.comcast.net/Takayu...partition.html Thanks! Ben said it might be easier to buy a cheap hollow-core door and then jigsaw out the bottom part and screw on some of those screen door reinforcements (I think this is what MaryL did). I'm going to send him this link and let him decide which he thinks he can do easier/cheaper* since he's going to be doing the work! * It's not that we're cheap, just that money is better spent on cat food, treats and toys!! ; Hugs, CatNipped Lori, Just be cautious with what you do with the door after the kitties have integrated. We used something similar to Tak - an aluminum screen window insert that was about 7' tall by wider than the door and used duct tape to hold it up. It may have looked tacky but it worked for us. Anyhow, after everyone had integrated we put it in the garage. So one day we realize we have a squirrel in the wall (this was the second time a squirrel invaded, the first time I think I've already told of here). DH said, "get the screen window and hold it in front of the dining room entrance". The idea was to keep the squirrel in the kitchen/dining room area and out of the main part of the house. Everyone except for Hobbes had been put into the back bedroom. I got the screen and did as I was instructed and DH opened the baseboard to let the squirrel out. I'm holding the screen window insert longways across the opening with the top of the screen at about face level. We didn't consider the fact that the screen would make a perfect climbing surface for Mr. Squirrel. I ended up face to face with a squirrel. I screamed, threw the screen window away from me and fortunately Hobbes sprung into cat action and corralled Mr. Squirrel who decided the sliding door to outside was his best option. My heart didn't return to normal speed for at least 30 minutes after that occasion and when DH suggested the screen window to block the opposum that came into the house I nixed that idea at the get go! LOL! Sorry, but that mental picture was just hilarious - poor little Hammy! ; Hugs, CatNipped Good luck with your integration project. Julie |
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