mailin 0 #26 February 28, 2006 As someone who rescues stray and abandoned siamese cats - thank you The rescue I work with is based out of VA and we've had a HUGE increase in stray siamese in FL I adopted my female from FL (even though as she grew we realized she was not a siamese but a ragdoll), and the volunteers actually drove her from FL to NJ where I picked her up. She's the best! If you come across more stray siamese, please do not hesitate to give the organization I work with a call - they will pick up the cat and find a foster home for it where it can be adopted. A cat I rescued from a drainage pipe near a major river in Providence, RI 2 weeks ago has just been adopted by a nice family in PA - so we've got a quick turn around http://va.siameserescue.org/ Thanks again, enjoy your new little one!! Jen PS. attached are my 'meezers - the dark seal point is my 11 year old TiSan (Tee-San), adopted from a cat mill in MD (a home with 400+ cats) - and Katrina (who turned out to be a ragdoll), from FL who is now 3 or 4.Arianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #27 February 28, 2006 Good on you for rescuing cats! They are both really cute! I like the raccoon face on the ragdoll and the dark seal point is absolutely beautiful! Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #28 February 28, 2006 I have really wanted to adopt another kitty soon. I wasn't aware of the increase in FL of Siamese. My hunny LOVES Siamese. Soooooo, you've given me a great idea!Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #29 February 28, 2006 QuoteI like the raccoon face on the ragdoll and the dark seal point is absolutely beautiful! Thanks! They're my babies, I love them to pieces! Also, since you're a siamese lover too, we have a HUGE HUGE HUGE siamese rescue in the dallas area (I think its near denton) and they rescue siamese all over the state. http://tx.siameserescue.org JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #30 February 28, 2006 We've got lots of great foster families in FL - and you may even find one at a local humane society too. Any 'meezer saved is good news, no matter how it happens Thanks for looking! JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #31 February 28, 2006 Ohhhh, it takes a special person to foster. I thought about it, but I would not be right for the job. I'd have to stop fostering after the first several b/c I'd never give them up. It's selfish, but I just can't imagine them finding a better home than mine once they're here. <----animals are ROYALLY spoiled, as they should be I did take-in a stray once, though, that I ended up giving to the neighbor. The stray was OBVIOUSLY in love with the outdoors. My kitties are indoors, but get to go in the backyard area for a few hours/day. They actually stay there, if you can believe it and dont' jump the fence. It's lizard/pigeon/squirrel central out there so it's lot-o-kitty-fun Our neighbor has this special set-up that was better acclamated for an outdoor kitty. And, I figured, she WAS a big humane-society volunteer AND my neighbor so I could still see kitty all the time She named him Orion and Orion would ALWAYS welcome us when we came home. I wanted to name Orion "Swoop" b/c that's exactly what all the neighborhood birds would do to him He was quite the trouble-maker. But, she moved so I don't get to see Orion anymore. But, I know he has a very good home.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #32 February 28, 2006 I recently acquired a Miss Kitty that was dumped around my house. She showed up in the rain all sad and pathetic looking so we caved in and gave her a can of tuna. She looked nearly starved. After closer inspection it appears someone decided to give this cat a haircut too. This is my first cat ever. Never thought I could become attached to a cat, but she suckered me right in and I am slightly allergic, but I guess I will just deal with it. Started out leaving her in the garage when it got cold, plus as I was trying to feed her outside some larger cats would come and eat her food. She is now in the house (and bed). Vet said she is about 1-1 1/2 years old. Got her fixed last week. JBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #33 February 28, 2006 Sooo sweet. I hate to admit it. But I'm far less likely to resist a cat than a dog. Oh, who am I kidding, I can't resist eitherPaint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
