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OT: IvyJane Update

Hi Guys, We got IvyJane (Garbanzo Brain's) records and she is older than originally thought -- BUT -- she was absolutely meant to be OUR baby, especially DH's. She was a rescued stray kitten and found on -- drum roll please -- DH'S B-DAY 2003 !!!! Of course, this means she is at least 5 years old in addition to having spent the last 5 years either in a cage or in foster care (not necessarily with the same family). Considering all of this, I truly think she is making tremendous progress adjusting to her new home. She hides almost all day long but we do see her occasionally in the evening. Yesterday morning she was sitting in the doorway to the computer room. This morning was even MORE impressive. I was in our large walk-in closet, door open, putting on my robe and when I turned around, there was IvyJane standing behind me only about 4 feet away! She saw me move and scampered through the bathroom into the bedroom and sat down. Cassie (Baby Cat) got up and started walking across the bed and that sent IvyJane into panic mode and she was going to run under the bed but Cassie jumped down on the same side of the bed. IvyJane took off the other direction and went to hide again :-). Just the fact that this skittish little lady would have enough chutzpah to make her way into the bedroom, through the bathroom and then into the closet -- only 2 days after getting here -- let's me know that she has "the right stuff" and will be able to adjust given enough time. I am just soooooo pleased with her. I'm also very happy that the paperwork says she was rescued on DH's b-day. He misses Reno (Black Cat) terribly because she was his favourite as she would sit with him on the sofa and share his cereal milk, etc. I wish you could have seen the look on his face when I showed him the paperwork and he saw when IvyJane was rescued :-))))). She's definitely a keeper to say the least! CiaoMeow >^;;^<

PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^< (RCTQ Queen of Kitties) Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about their whiskers! Visit my Photo albums at

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Yo suthern bells shore nuff go fer them young whipper snappers down thar. Yo can bet yo sweet booties ma momma shore nuff did her best to keep them thar mature suthern bells away frum me whan I wus 5 or 6 yars old. How times have changed.

Fred

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The first step is the same as most other programs and that is where the client or patient must come to terms with the fact that he/she has a EFD problem. The second step is to identify the seriousness of the EFD problem. If there is an EFD chapter in your area volunteers will be more than happy to enlighten the two of you as to the clinical signs of EFD. If I remember correctly the first clinical signs of someone being afflicted with EFD is when they constantly allow a cat to rest in their lap. That is quite possibly the earliest warning sign that there is and when recognized, the EFD problem can usually be prevented from getting worse. I warn you that to the best of my knowledge there is really no known cure for EFD at the moment. Signs that the EFD has progressed to the critical stage are; cats sharing the same bed, compulsive litter box emptying, cats sitting on the sofa and sharing cereal milk. You say that your DH is displaying this last symptom and I'm afraid that the prognosis is not good, but there is always hope.

Hang in there!

Prior to a professional counselling session I would suggest that you curb any and all cats sharing the same bed with you and your DH. Do the best you can to keep any litter box emptying compulsions to a minimum. Try to set a good example for your DH. The sitting on the sofa and sharing cereal milk with cats is going to be a rough one that will definitely require professional counselling.

I have heard that getting three or four young aggressive canine friends that require lots and lots of attention can go a long way in slowing down the progression of EFD; young Dobermans and young Giant Alaskan Malamutes are a good choice to start with. Please remember that the decision to seek help is a personal matter and must be made on one's own volition.

I got lucky and recognized that I might have a EFD problem on my hands very early when DW's collection of cats started to increase. We were able to apply a bit of tough love and curb the cat population to a quantity of two until they passed over the rainbow bridge. Acquiring our Giant Alaskan Malamute Chillkoot was a tremendous help for us. My buddy bear has passed on but I am happy to say that I have just recently acquired a Giant Alaskan Malamute puppy for my DW. That should go a long way in preventing EFD from raising it's ugly head again, but that is for another post. One can not be too vigilant when it comes to EFD!!

Help stamp out Excessive Feline Dependency, please support your local (EFD) chapter!!! Get a dog!!!

Fred

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PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^< (RCTQ Queen of Kitties) Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about their whiskers! Visit my Photo albums at

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This is just so clever, and such fun to read.

Do I have your permission to forward this to my friend who fell and fractured her knee the other day. This will surely cheer her up. She's totally immersed in the rest and recreation of her two cats, who have complete control of everything that goes on in her house.

Lucille

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lucille

hey there...... just a minute, Fred.

3 cats is perfectly normal. EFD doesn't kick in until the 4th cat.

Tia and I say so.

Dawne

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Dawne Peterson

Oh Fred Darling, I wouldn't have run away!

Cheryl

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Cheryl Isaak

You'll notice that I ignored the old reprobate's reply -- LOLOLOL.

PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^< (RCTQ Queen of Kitties) Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about their whiskers! Visit my Photo albums at

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Yes, when and where?!?! You should know better than to spring surprises like this on us, Freddie, Dear! I want info and pics and I want them *now*!

BTW, loved your post on EFD! LOLOLOL!!!

Joan

p.s. Have you broken snowfall records up there, too? We're supposed to have record cold then next couple of days. sigh. I'm ready for spring!

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Joan E.

Did you notice how Fred tried to make us believe he got the new dog baby for Marjorie????? Yeah, right, like we believe THAT -- we KNOW the new doggie is really for both of them but the ol' Fredster is trying to sound all macho as if he doesn't want or need a doggie. Neener, neener, neener, we have him figured out, don't we :-)))))? LOLOLOL CiaoMeow >^;;^<

PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^< (RCTQ Queen of Kitties) Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about their whiskers! Visit my Photo albums at

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LOL! "Tried" being the operative word! But waddya wanna bet that Marjorie is doing most of the actual *work*???

Yup! Can't pull one over *our* eyes! :)

Joan

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Joan E.

He went to hell and back for that pup, almost literally.

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Fred, Casey, etal,

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Now there you go!! It is well known that one of the first signs of EFD is denial!! Help is near at hand. You just have to ask!

Help stamp out Excessive Feline Dependency, please support your local (EFD) chapter!!! Get a dog!!!

Fred

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Sounds as if your friend is living close to the point of no return. I can see that you are a very compassionate person who wants to help radicate EFD, so by all means forward the post to her.

Help stamp out Excessive Feline Dependency, please support your local (EFD) chapter!!! Get a dog!!!

Fred

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I am so incredibly glad that you and Marjorie have a new pup. There will be no Chilkoot as there will never be another Whisky for us.

Some folk are destined to be"dog parents" and I am sure you both are.

Congratulations to Casey for having been chosen by such a great family.

Gillian.

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Gillian Murray

It isn't really the place to put this kind of stuff but I tried to put a photo in my album on RCTNP but with no success so I created a temporary album called Fred's Stuff and put the photo of Casey and a photo of Casey's momma in there. For the time being there are two albums at RCTNP with my name on it. I will have to clean up my act before Sheena gets her knickers in a knot. LOL

I made a few mistooks in my last post.

I think I got the pup on Dec. 28/08, the trip to nowhere through miles of nothing is still a blur (until Marjorie stops asking for the gas bills).

The vet gave me the wrong info. As of today Casey is approx. 11 weeks old and 35.5 lbs which is right on target. We are still waiting for the official papers to come from the Canadian Kennel Association to confirm the age.

Marjorie doesn't believe that I bought her a little poodle and has started that old familiar rant, "*Your* dog pee'd on the floor again." To hear her tell it, she sent DS and I out to get a quart of milk and two loaves of bread and we come back five days later with a puppy of the Giant Alaskan Malamute persuasion.

More to come later should I survive.

Fred

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PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^< (RCTQ Queen of Kitties) Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about their whiskers! Visit my Photo albums at

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LOL! "Tried" being the operative word! But waddya wanna bet that Marjorie is doing most of the actual *work*???

Yup! Can't pull one over *our* eyes! :)

Joan

Honestly, It is her puppy! At least until the little beggar pees on the floor! Then a miracle happens and it's my dog!

The little guy learns quick and I think that by this week end my floor mopping duties will be over.

Fred

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