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On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 00:41:42 -0000, "Christina Websell"
wrote: This is not confined to cats. My neighbours have three dogs, an English pointer, a Springer Spaniel and a Border terrier, all bitches. They are expected to share the same bed, which isn't really big enough. It's okay if the pointer gets in first, the others arrange themselves around her. *But* if the springer and border get in ahead of the pointer, she can't get in. The first thing she does is to grab a toy and play with it in front of them. This will sometimes have the effect of luring the springer out to play with the toy and then Tess the pointer will then rush into the bed and lie down. If this fails, she will go to the back door and pretend she can see a cat. This works always. Both the others will rush to the back door and ask to be let out. Tess then settles herself in the bed. She needs purrs, actually. She's had a cough for a while and started to lose weight. TED says she has a growth in her chest, pressing on her heart. Her hoomins are considering what to do. She is 13 and they adore her. They know what they need to do, but have to come to terms with it soon. Purrs needed that they can face this decision. She's such a lovely d*g. purrs on the way for ailing 13 yo pup and her family -- Steve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Rocky (RB) [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html |
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Tess was helped to the RB this evening. Lots of tears.
Tweed "Steve Touchstone" wrote in message ... On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 00:41:42 -0000, "Christina Websell" wrote: This is not confined to cats. My neighbours have three dogs, an English pointer, a Springer Spaniel and a Border terrier, all bitches. They are expected to share the same bed, which isn't really big enough. It's okay if the pointer gets in first, the others arrange themselves around her. *But* if the springer and border get in ahead of the pointer, she can't get in. The first thing she does is to grab a toy and play with it in front of them. This will sometimes have the effect of luring the springer out to play with the toy and then Tess the pointer will then rush into the bed and lie down. If this fails, she will go to the back door and pretend she can see a cat. This works always. Both the others will rush to the back door and ask to be let out. Tess then settles herself in the bed. She needs purrs, actually. She's had a cough for a while and started to lose weight. TED says she has a growth in her chest, pressing on her heart. Her hoomins are considering what to do. She is 13 and they adore her. They know what they need to do, but have to come to terms with it soon. Purrs needed that they can face this decision. She's such a lovely d*g. purrs on the way for ailing 13 yo pup and her family -- Steve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Rocky (RB) [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html |
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Tess was helped to the RB this evening. Lots of tears.
Tweed "Steve Touchstone" wrote in message ... On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 00:41:42 -0000, "Christina Websell" wrote: This is not confined to cats. My neighbours have three dogs, an English pointer, a Springer Spaniel and a Border terrier, all bitches. They are expected to share the same bed, which isn't really big enough. It's okay if the pointer gets in first, the others arrange themselves around her. *But* if the springer and border get in ahead of the pointer, she can't get in. The first thing she does is to grab a toy and play with it in front of them. This will sometimes have the effect of luring the springer out to play with the toy and then Tess the pointer will then rush into the bed and lie down. If this fails, she will go to the back door and pretend she can see a cat. This works always. Both the others will rush to the back door and ask to be let out. Tess then settles herself in the bed. She needs purrs, actually. She's had a cough for a while and started to lose weight. TED says she has a growth in her chest, pressing on her heart. Her hoomins are considering what to do. She is 13 and they adore her. They know what they need to do, but have to come to terms with it soon. Purrs needed that they can face this decision. She's such a lovely d*g. purrs on the way for ailing 13 yo pup and her family -- Steve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Rocky (RB) [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html |
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Christina Websell wrote:
Tess was helped to the RB this evening. Lots of tears. Sorry to hear that. Purrs to all mourning. -- Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
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Christina Websell wrote:
Tess was helped to the RB this evening. Lots of tears. Sorry to hear that. Purrs to all mourning. -- Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
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((((((((((Tweed))))))))))
I'm so sorry! Purrs and hugs! -- Joy Things turn out best for the people who make the best out of the way things turn out. -- John Wooden "Christina Websell" wrote in message ... Tess was helped to the RB this evening. Lots of tears. Tweed "Steve Touchstone" wrote in message ... On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 00:41:42 -0000, "Christina Websell" wrote: This is not confined to cats. My neighbours have three dogs, an English pointer, a Springer Spaniel and a Border terrier, all bitches. They are expected to share the same bed, which isn't really big enough. It's okay if the pointer gets in first, the others arrange themselves around her. *But* if the springer and border get in ahead of the pointer, she can't get in. The first thing she does is to grab a toy and play with it in front of them. This will sometimes have the effect of luring the springer out to play with the toy and then Tess the pointer will then rush into the bed and lie down. If this fails, she will go to the back door and pretend she can see a cat. This works always. Both the others will rush to the back door and ask to be let out. Tess then settles herself in the bed. She needs purrs, actually. She's had a cough for a while and started to lose weight. TED says she has a growth in her chest, pressing on her heart. Her hoomins are considering what to do. She is 13 and they adore her. They know what they need to do, but have to come to terms with it soon. Purrs needed that they can face this decision. She's such a lovely d*g. purrs on the way for ailing 13 yo pup and her family -- Steve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Rocky (RB) [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html |
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((((((((((Tweed))))))))))
I'm so sorry! Purrs and hugs! -- Joy Things turn out best for the people who make the best out of the way things turn out. -- John Wooden "Christina Websell" wrote in message ... Tess was helped to the RB this evening. Lots of tears. Tweed "Steve Touchstone" wrote in message ... On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 00:41:42 -0000, "Christina Websell" wrote: This is not confined to cats. My neighbours have three dogs, an English pointer, a Springer Spaniel and a Border terrier, all bitches. They are expected to share the same bed, which isn't really big enough. It's okay if the pointer gets in first, the others arrange themselves around her. *But* if the springer and border get in ahead of the pointer, she can't get in. The first thing she does is to grab a toy and play with it in front of them. This will sometimes have the effect of luring the springer out to play with the toy and then Tess the pointer will then rush into the bed and lie down. If this fails, she will go to the back door and pretend she can see a cat. This works always. Both the others will rush to the back door and ask to be let out. Tess then settles herself in the bed. She needs purrs, actually. She's had a cough for a while and started to lose weight. TED says she has a growth in her chest, pressing on her heart. Her hoomins are considering what to do. She is 13 and they adore her. They know what they need to do, but have to come to terms with it soon. Purrs needed that they can face this decision. She's such a lovely d*g. purrs on the way for ailing 13 yo pup and her family -- Steve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Rocky (RB) [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html |
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On Mon, 22 Nov 2004 23:02:26 -0000, "Christina Websell"
yodeled: Tess was helped to the RB this evening. Lots of tears. Tweed Abundant purrs for her crossing. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com |
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On Mon, 22 Nov 2004 23:02:26 -0000, "Christina Websell"
yodeled: Tess was helped to the RB this evening. Lots of tears. Tweed Abundant purrs for her crossing. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com |
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"Christina Websell" wrote in message ... Tess was helped to the RB this evening. Lots of tears. Tweed Purrs for a gentle journey for Tess and for the aching holes in the hearts of those who love her. -- Elise (supervised by Gossamer & Jeeves) dragonandthistle at snet dot net |
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