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Re: RVing w/2 cats
We use a Litter Maid when traveling with our 2 cats. As far as "looking out" they find that the table works fine for a perch. We just have to move them off when we want to eat!! I keep a cloth on the table then remove it when it is time for us to eat. So far it works. One cat does not play with anything except the sunlight and the other loves balls with bells in them. Hope this helps.296Views0likes0CommentsRe: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
From a campground owner regarding the number of pets / dogs allowed: In the off season, we travel with 2 dogs and 2 cats. We have always called ahead to see if 2 dogs is too many. Several years ago, when we were in Arizona - sorry I do not remember where - we could not stay at a park we wanted to because a) their pet section was full and b) we had more than 2 pets. At the time we had 3 cats - none of which liked the out of doors, but loved looking out the doors. The park host (?) was kind enough to find us another park that was further down the road, but that would accept our 3 cats. So, when in doubt - Always Call ahead. From a park owners persepective, we can understand - sometimes - why a number limit has been put on pet occupants. We allow 2 without our approval. If someone has more, we find out the size and breed before saying yes or no. We prefer to put persons with larger breeds and multiples in our back in sites as they offer more space and less distraction to the pets when left alone. We do limit the number of larger breed dogs, especially if they are on the insurance carriers advisory list. Insurance requirements over the years have us asking for breed of pet when customers make reservations. This all due to the insurance claims regarding pet attacks in the past. We have not heard of any in the recent past. While we have not said no to any one breed, we have asked persons to leave the park when they leave their pet outside while they are off premises or overnight while they are sleeping. I will post this also on the Snowbird Forum. But if anyone has any questions, do not hesitate to contact the specific park you are interested in and be very specific in your questions. Thanks for listening. Hope this helps.280Views0likes0CommentsRe: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
There is no ONE statue that will look exactly like Old Fella, unless it is a special order and that's where the big bucks are. Since Dixie Flyer does not have the big bucks, go for the one that looks the most like him as far as the way he carried himself and his facial expression. Since I never met Old Fella in person, and only know him through photos, Dixie Flyer - pick the one that tells you that this is Old Fella in spirit. You could hang pictures of the real Old Fella in the lobby of the shelter - especially the one of Old Fella and you - where Old Fella is looking up at you. My vote is for the one you feel is best. Just listen to your heart - not your wallet. Whenever you have needed $$ most, they have come. Best of luck in your decision. Thanks for listening.345Views0likes0CommentsRe: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
I know what you mean. I am glad someone else does what we do when we camp - 2 dogs and 2 cats and me all scrunched up so that no pet gets left out. Don't know how it will go this winter as Jake is longer (by 8 ")than our Bailey (to Rainbow Bridge July, 2007). Hopefully he will sleep in his cage. It was so nice stretching out last winter. We have a king bed at home and a queen short in the RV. BIG difference!!!321Views0likes0CommentsRe: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Richard: I am so sorry about Charlie, but I am happy that he got to know someone like you. At least he enjoyed the last few months of his life. Old Fella could have had a similar fate - but he lived longer than anyone thought. Now Charlie can update Old Fella and Levi on you and Sue. Several years ago, we took in a cat who was on her last legs - wasn't eating and was so skinny you could count her ribs. We had no idea how old, or young, she was. I felt that she should have some comfort if these were to be her last days. She slept on the couch (okay I spoiled her) and I hand fed her for about a week. Gradually she started getting herself off the couch once a day to eat, not much at first, then it became more frequent. She got stronger and we had her 10 years! She was in constant purr mode. One time the vet could not even listen to her heart because of the purring. She slept at my head (like a hat) every night. During our travels one winter, she let us know that it was time and we sent her to Rainbow Bridge. It was sad, but I knew we had given her a good life and she had enjoyed it. You gave Charlie the good life for the short time you had him - and he enjoyed it and thanked you for it. Thank you for being the person you are and thank Sue for letting you be you. Thanks for listening.149Views0likes0CommentsRe: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Good luck with Charlie. The only bones our pet ever got were those "shin bones" that looked like real bones. Now, with Jake, we have to make sure they are large enough so he does not swallow them. In the 5 months we have had Jake he has chewed up 4 of them. We get them at the Walmart Pet department - about $3 each - and pick out the one that is the thickest and longest. They are stuffed with something that the dogs like. I personally cannot smell it, but they can. My older dogs licks it and Jake chews on it. Thanks for listening.236Views0likes0CommentsRe: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Just a suggestion: one of our pets was afraid of thunderstorms. The vet told us to give her 1/2 of a baby Benadryl (or generic). It worked but she was a little "out of it"; we figured we had overdosed her. So we purchased a "calm" pill from Pet's Smart (mostly herbs and stuff, no "real" medicine). Sorry I have forgotten the name of it. It helped with thunderstorms and road travel excitement when we remembered to give it to her. We would also put her in her cage and covered it if the thunderstorms were expected while we were away. I would put our voice activated recorder on and leave it on a table near her cage to see if there were any barking or other noise. We never heard a peep out of her, so we assumed that between the pill and covering the cage, she felt more secure and safe. It worked for us; it may work for Charlie. Thanks for listening.254Views0likes0Comments
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