From jeanhatfield at earthlink.net Sun Feb 1 13:28:48 2009 From: jeanhatfield at earthlink.net (Jean Hatfield) Date: Sun Feb 1 13:29:58 2009 Subject: [FEL-L] ocelots Message-ID: <00d601c984a3$714d8050$1606ea04@D2CTK981> PS: re the messages about obtaining an ocelot - if you contact anyone, don't forget it is illegal to "buy or offer to buy" as well as to sell, offer to sell, etc etc. Just be careful to say you will obtain the 'necessary permits'. No telling who is actually contacting you . . Jean -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.breuckman.com/pipermail/felines-l/attachments/20090201/16028d83/attachment.html From Jungletouch at comcast.net Wed Feb 4 03:44:42 2009 From: Jungletouch at comcast.net (Jungletouch) Date: Wed Feb 4 08:27:18 2009 Subject: [FEL-L] The Integrity of Ugly Message-ID: <03e001c986ad$35d44de0$184f154c@gary> OK Folks, Every year around this time, I send out this story. This story is especially touching this year, as the economy is so bad and many people are dumping their animals. With so many fur babies without love in the world, it would be a great gift if you all could open your doors to help just one more. Even if for only a little while until a forever home can be found. p.s. If you cry easliy, don't red this story. Sara, this is for you. Everyone in the apartment complex that I lived in knew who Ugly was. Ugly was the resident tomcat. Ugly loved three things in this world: fighting, eating garbage, and, shall we say, love. The combination of these things combined with a life spent outside had their effect on Ugly. To start with, he had only one eye and where the other should have been was a gaping hole. He was also missing his ear on the same side, his left foot appeared to have been badly broken at one time, and had healed at an unnatural angle, making him look like he was always turning the corner. His tail has long ago been lost, leaving only the smallest stub, which he would constantly jerk and twitch. Ugly would have been a dark gray tabby, striped-type, except for the sores covering his head, neck, even his shoulders with thick, yellowing scabs. Every time someone saw Ugly there was the same reaction: "That's one UGLY cat!" All of the children were warned not to touch him, the adults threw rocks at him, hosed him down, squirted him when he tried to come in their homes, or shut his paws in the door when he would not leave. Ugly always had the same reaction. If you turned the hose on him, he would stand there, getting soaked until you gave up and quit. If you threw things at him, he would curl his lanky body around his feet in forgiveness. Whenever he spied children, he would come running, meowing frantically and bump his head against their hands, begging for their love. If you ever picked him up, he would immediately begin suckling on your shirt, earrings, whatever he could find. One day Ugly shared his love with the neighbor's huskies. They did not respond kindly, and Ugly was badly mauled. From my apartment I could hear his screams, and I tired to rush to his aid. By the time I got to where he was laying, it was apparent that Ugly's sad life was almost at an end. Ugly lay in a wet circle, his back and lower back twisted grossly out of shape, a gaping tear in the white strip of fur that ran down his front. As I picked him up and tried to carry him home, I could hear him wheezing and gasping, and could feel him struggling. It must be hurting him terribly, I thought. Then I felt a familiar tugging, sucking sensation on my ear. Ugly, in so much pain, suffering, and obviously dying, was trying to suckle my ear. I pulled him closer to me, and he bumped the palm of my hand with his head, then I could hear the distinct sound of purring. Even in the greatest pain, that ugly battled-scarred cat was asking only for a little affection, perhaps some compassion. At that moment I thought Ugly was the most beautiful, loving creature I had ever seen. Never once did he try to bite or scratch me, or even try to get away from me, or struggle in any way. Ugly just looked up at me completely trusting in me to relieve his pain. Ugly died in my arms before I could get inside, but I sat there and held him for a long time afterwards, thinking about how one scarred, deformed little stray could so alter my opinion about what it means to have true pureness of spirit, to love so totally and truly. Ugly taught me more about giving and compassion than a thousand books, lectures, or talk show specials ever could, and for that I will always be thankful. He had been scarred on the outside, but I was scarred on the inside, and it was time for me to move on and learn to love truly and deeply. To give my total to those I cared for. Many people want to be richer, more successful, well liked, beautiful, but for me, I will always try to be Ugly. Author Unknown __._,_.___ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.breuckman.com/pipermail/felines-l/attachments/20090204/0a10ec20/attachment.html From tagiar at earthlink.net Thu Feb 5 20:55:44 2009 From: tagiar at earthlink.net (Donna V.) Date: Thu Feb 5 20:57:50 2009 Subject: [FEL-L] FW: [USZA] Dyne Immune's Portable, Low-Cost Rabies Screen Message-ID: <3814-2200925625544937@earthlink.net> it's only $150!!! It would be worth it for anybody who takes their animals into the public to get one of these. Dyne Immune's Portable, Low-Cost Rabies Screen Delivers Life-Saving Information to Veterinarians, Animal Workers in Minutes February 3, 2009 2:09 PM EST FLORENCE, KY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/03/09 -- Dyne Immune, LLC announced today their new, portable Rabies RAPID(TM) (Rapid Antibody Portable Immunodetection) Screen, which can detect the presence of rabies in an animal saliva sample within 30 minutes, providing vital information much sooner than traditional testing methods. The screen allows veterinarians, animal control officers and other professionals to check for rabies in animals that are still alive, eliminating the long wait (10 to 14 days) and hefty price tag associated with typical post-mortem rabies testing. "This test can reduce the number of animals destroyed and save doctors and animal control organizations from the costs associated with traditional testing," said Dyne Immune CEO, Dr. V. James DeFranco, MD. "Most importantly, though, it enables them to screen for rabies and get an answer quickly -- and that's essential when it comes to preventing the infection from spreading." Rabies RAPID(TM) Screen detects the virus' antigen in saliva and indicates a positive result in the low microgram-per-milliliter range. A simple results window in the screening kit indicates within minutes whether an animal is infected with rabies. The test is packaged in a small, lightweight kit that can be used both in the field and in the lab as a primary screening tool. The technology was put to the test last month when a local New York Humane Society tried out the kit on a newly admitted stray kitten. Rabies RAPID(TM) Screen indicated the kitten may have been positive for rabies antigen, and was immediately quarantined. In the meantime, the entire Animal Control staff was alerted to protect themselves and other animals from possible exposure. Veterinarians, animal control workers and wildlife professionals play a key role in protecting people and their pets from rabid animals. Their work places them at an increased risk for rabies exposure. Pre- and pos t-exposure rabies vaccines are available, but rabies' relatively long incubation period means that animals and people may unknowingly come into contact with an infected animal. Confirming the presence or absence of the virus quickly could speed the time taken to receive post-exposure vaccination. It could also help animal care workers limit their exposure, and help protect uninfected animals by determining which animals pose a danger. There is no cure for rabies. Without post-exposure vaccination, the disease is almost always fatal in both animals and humans. In 2008, the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association reported that cases of rabies in the United States had increased by 4.6% the previous year. Approximately 40,000 Americans are treated for potential exposure each year, usually from bats, raccoons, squirrels and occasionally, cats and dogs. According to the World Health Organization rabies kills approximately 55,000 people every year around the world. About Dyne Immune LLC Dyne Immune is dedicated to the development of technology for the detection and prevention of infectious disease. The company specializes in making the latest in antibody/antigen technology available in affordable, portable and practical tool kits that can make a real and timely difference in the lives of animal welfare workers, human health care professionals and those they serve. Visit www.dyneimmune.com to learn more. Contact: Michael Huchital, PhD Dyne Immune, LLC 845.987.9878 Email Contact I did contact them and this is the response I received: Jean: Thank you for contacting Dyne Immune. The price of the kit is $150.00. It contains 5 test strips and all reagents and supplies needed to run 5 screens. If you would like to place an order or need more information please call Dr. Mike Huchital at 845-987-9878. Thank you, Mark Anderson, Ph.D. COO, Dyne Immune, LLC info@dyneimmune.com . __,_._,___ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.breuckman.com/pipermail/felines-l/attachments/20090205/5529f76b/attachment.html From katladysam at hotmail.com Sun Feb 8 12:42:37 2009 From: katladysam at hotmail.com (shelleen mathews) Date: Sun Feb 8 16:49:52 2009 Subject: [FEL-L] Captive Wild Felid Symposium Message-ID: The Wild Felid Advocacy Center of Washington is pleased to announce it's ground breaking Captive Wild Felid Symposium in Olympia, WA on March 28, 2009. This first of its kind symposium will bring together representative of varying fields of interest relating to wild cats in captivity. Attendees will include animal control agencies, law enforcement personnel, animal science students, handlers, veterinarians and their staffs. Guest speakers will include experts in the fields of animal control, wildlife biology, wildlife handling and veterinary medicine. The Wild Felid Advocacy Center is a non-profit, USDA licensed facility whose missions are education, conservation and sanctuary. For more information please visit us online at: www.wildfelids.org. Your are encouraged to attend in hopes that you will be better prepared to deal with situations in your jurisdiction which may involve captive wild cats. I am attaching additional information, which I hope you will read. Attendance will be limited to the first 75 registrants. Please visit our website for additional information and to register: (www.wildfelids.org/captive_wild_felid_symposium) . Breaking News: We feel that this Symposium is of importance to you and in light of the current financial bind felt by us all we have lowered the registration cost from $80 to $50! We all play a vital role in dealing with captive wildlife and we would like to give you the tools to better accomplish this role. Cathryn Freeman-Spohrer, Director Special Events wildfelids@gmail.com<> (207) 608 - 0344 or leave a message at the Wild Felid Advocacy Center (360) 866 - 8367 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.breuckman.com/pipermail/felines-l/attachments/20090208/e81d8da2/attachment.html From lmorin67 at earthlink.net Sun Feb 8 22:11:28 2009 From: lmorin67 at earthlink.net (Laura Morin) Date: Sun Feb 8 22:11:42 2009 Subject: [FEL-L] Guy in Kansas... Message-ID: <380-2200921941128281@earthlink.net> Looks like he might offer a good home.. On paper.. He is looking for a Lynx, Serval, bobcat or caracal.. Pet,companion education. If you know of one in need or?? I can send his info your way. Laura Morin www.wildaboutcats.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Get more ways to connect. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_allup_explore_022009 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.breuckman.com/pipermail/felines-l/attachments/20090208/8942fc42/attachment.html From lmorin67 at earthlink.net Mon Feb 9 09:36:37 2009 From: lmorin67 at earthlink.net (Laura Morin) Date: Mon Feb 9 09:36:42 2009 Subject: [FEL-L] Guy in Kansas... Message-ID: <380-22009219153637437@earthlink.net> Jeff Ellis ----- Original Message ----- From: Rodney Nelson To: felines-l@catbox.com Sent: 2/8/2009 10:06:22 PM Subject: RE: [FEL-L] Guy in Kansas... do you know who this guy is?? Rod From: lmorin67@earthlink.net To: felines-l@catbox.com Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2009 20:11:28 -0800 Subject: [FEL-L] Guy in Kansas... Looks like he might offer a good home.. On paper.. He is looking for a Lynx, Serval, bobcat or caracal.. Pet,companion education. If you know of one in need or?? I can send his info your way. Laura Morin www.wildaboutcats.org Windows Live™: E-mail. Chat. Share. Get more ways to connect. Check it out. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.breuckman.com/pipermail/felines-l/attachments/20090209/6c5e21f6/attachment.html From lmorin67 at earthlink.net Mon Feb 9 09:55:36 2009 From: lmorin67 at earthlink.net (Laura Morin) Date: Mon Feb 9 09:55:41 2009 Subject: [FEL-L] Guy in Kansas... Message-ID: <380-22009219155536906@earthlink.net> and I do Not know him, he just filled out our form for adoption...Has property, owns his place, has a bobcat currently.. Form Looks good, but I would not give him an animal without checking him out first. laura ----- Original Message ----- From: Rodney Nelson To: felines-l@catbox.com Sent: 2/8/2009 10:06:22 PM Subject: RE: [FEL-L] Guy in Kansas... do you know who this guy is?? Rod From: lmorin67@earthlink.net To: felines-l@catbox.com Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2009 20:11:28 -0800 Subject: [FEL-L] Guy in Kansas... Looks like he might offer a good home.. On paper.. He is looking for a Lynx, Serval, bobcat or caracal.. Pet,companion education. If you know of one in need or?? I can send his info your way. Laura Morin www.wildaboutcats.org Windows Live™: E-mail. Chat. Share. Get more ways to connect. Check it out. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.breuckman.com/pipermail/felines-l/attachments/20090209/301ff4a1/attachment.html From lmorin67 at earthlink.net Fri Feb 20 19:04:22 2009 From: lmorin67 at earthlink.net (Laura Morin) Date: Fri Feb 20 19:04:35 2009 Subject: [FEL-L] Apache~ our Cougar Message-ID: <380-2200926211422562@earthlink.net> Hey list.. over the last few months Ive posted questions about cats and Lymes disease etc.. Well about a month ago we had to put our cougar to sleep. He just got worse and worse and was more uncomfortable. There was a mass confusion over his necropsy, but we did get some things sent to a lab with lots of expereince with such things.. and this is what they say: Her finding is Feline Ischemic Encephalopathy which is caused 99.9% of the time by Cuterebra larvae. It is a fly larva that loves to make its way to cat brains. It is not uncommon in domestic cats and has been reported in non-domestic species. Its is apparently very common. More so then we realize. There is nothing we could have done. I just want others to be aware. Best you can do is to control the fly population.. put out traps, keep clean. and even then.... If anyone is on Facebook.. he has a page.. Apache Simas. Hug em and Love em while you can.......... Laura Morin lmorin67@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.breuckman.com/pipermail/felines-l/attachments/20090220/33d4ed55/attachment.html From goyalsp at wii.gov.in Fri Feb 20 09:17:01 2009 From: goyalsp at wii.gov.in (spgoyal) Date: Fri Feb 20 22:57:21 2009 Subject: [FEL-L] leopard Message-ID: <499EC96D.30105@wii.gov.in> Dear Members, Kindly see two leopard photographs and I would appreciate if any one can provide me information regarding variation in coat patterns or presence of stripes in leopard (Panthera pardus). With regards, Dr. S.P. Goyal -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: leopard-UK.ppt Type: application/vnd.ms-powerpoint Size: 252928 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://www.breuckman.com/pipermail/felines-l/attachments/20090220/9288377b/leopard-UK-0001.bin From tigermanran at hotmail.com Fri Feb 20 23:17:11 2009 From: tigermanran at hotmail.com (Rodney Nelson) Date: Fri Feb 20 23:17:22 2009 Subject: [FEL-L] Apache~ our Cougar In-Reply-To: <380-2200926211422562@earthlink.net> References: <380-2200926211422562@earthlink.net> Message-ID: OH it is so hard to loose someone that you love and put so much time into Just know in your heart that you are very good people and that you did every thing you could you just have to learn from what happened and to see if it is a fixable problem next time, I have lost ALL my babies to Pat Craig and he wont even let me know how they are doing and I am still very sad over the loss of my babies, two were mine but had to give up because of fish and game long story all the other animals I could not secure a place to bring them and have them I will email you something that I did get from some one on this list. have a good one and please rest easy just knowing From: lmorin67@earthlink.net To: felines-l@catbox.com Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:04:22 -0800 Subject: [FEL-L] Apache~ our Cougar Hey list.. over the last few months Ive posted questions about cats and Lymes disease etc.. Well about a month ago we had to put our cougar to sleep. He just got worse and worse and was more uncomfortable. There was a mass confusion over his necropsy, but we did get some things sent to a lab with lots of expereince with such things.. and this is what they say: Her finding is Feline Ischemic Encephalopathy which is caused 99.9% of the time by Cuterebra larvae. It is a fly larva that loves to make its way to cat brains. It is not uncommon in domestic cats and has been reported in non-domestic species. Its is apparently very common. More so then we realize. There is nothing we could have done. I just want others to be aware. Best you can do is to control the fly population.. put out traps, keep clean. and even then.... If anyone is on Facebook.. he has a page.. Apache Simas. Hug em and Love em while you can.......... Laura Morin lmorin67@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You. _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™: Discover 10 secrets about the new Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!7540.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_ugc_post_022009 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.breuckman.com/pipermail/felines-l/attachments/20090220/62690fd9/attachment.html From apmorel at terra.com.br Sat Feb 21 06:26:54 2009 From: apmorel at terra.com.br (apmorel) Date: Sat Feb 21 09:10:12 2009 Subject: [FEL-L] leopard Message-ID: I think that more striped fur maybe from an asian leopard, they use to have a mor darker skin. Sad to see those images :/ Regards Ana De:felines-l-bounces@catbox.com Para:"felines-l@catbox.com" felines-l@catbox.com C?pia: Data:Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:47:01 +0530 Assunto:[FEL-L] leopard > Dear Members, > > Kindly see two leopard photographs and I would appreciate if any one can > provide me information regarding variation in coat patterns or presence > of stripes in leopard (Panthera pardus). > > With regards, > > Dr. S.P. Goyal > > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.breuckman.com/pipermail/felines-l/attachments/20090221/359f98be/attachment.html