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Conference misery::feline_v1

Title:Meower Power is Valuing Differences
Notice:FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY
Moderator:MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO
Created:Sun Feb 09 1986
Last Modified:Tue Jan 11 1994
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:5089
Total number of notes:60366

1238.0. "Anyone interested in Mr. Whiskers?" by NHL::DALEY () Mon Apr 04 1988 16:10

    I am posting this special cat because I personally would like to
    see him go to a good home. He currently belongs to the Fram. Humane
    Society but is being cared for in a foster home (his foster mom
    says he is a dream, but she cannot keep him as she has a 3-room
    apt., and 2 cats already). He is being treated for conjunctivitis
    and worms. He tested FeLV Negative and the Humane Society has neutered
    him.
                           
    Description-  @ 3 years old, mostly white shorthair male with gray
    tail and a gray spot on side. (When first caught he was dirty-
    but the Hum. Soc. gave him a bath and now he is a respectable
    gentleman).
    
    What makes him special -  
    
    1) His eyes - deep set and EXPRESSIVE!!
    2) His long white whiskers - i.e., his name Mr. Whiskers
    3) His docile, loving personality -
        examples:
    	- his foster mom picked him up at the vets and brought him to
    	  a humane society meeting. He was the best attendee - alert
    	  and quiet. We close the door to the meeting room, brought 
    	  him out of his carrier, and sat him on a table - where he 
    	  just sat soaking up the attention for a good 45 minutes.
    	- while he sat there he had scratched his ear, and a claw broke
          off lodging beneath the skin. He just sat there while one member
          dug it out. So good.
        - he was apparently shot with pellets - one can be felt beneath
          the skin. He was so patience when a couple people felt it.
          He never moved flinched.
          He just loved the attention - no matter what the attention
          involved.
    
    He was apparently someone's pet in the past. He is just so
    seemingly grateful for anyone's love and caring. Because it is
    kitten season, it might be hard for Mr. Whiskers to get adopted
    because people want the little cuddly tykes. But his personality
    is a given - a big BABY. If anyone is interested in Mr Whiskers-
    gosh I hope someone is - please respond to this note or to my
    vax account - WJO::DALEY, or call me at dtn 282-1748 and I'll
    pass on the tel # of the lady that has him (right now he is in
    Milford until he is rid of his eye infection and then he'll
    move on to the shelter).
    
    Pat
                                  
        
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1238.1GOOD LUCK!CHEFS::TUDORKWed Apr 06 1988 12:265
    There is nothing worse than seeing a good cat which deserves a loving
    home down on his luck.
    
    I wish you all the best, surely someone over there can appreciate
    the more mature gentleman.
1238.2COME IN PAT!!NRADM4::MARINOWed Apr 20 1988 15:5916
    Pat,
    
    My friend Connie and have been trying to reach you by phone to find
    out how Mr. Whiskers is doing.  We almost had a home for him but
    did not reach you in time.  The prospective parents adopted another
    kitty.  Please let me know how his search for a home is doing. 
    I would love to adopt him, however, I live in a apartment and already
    have two cats, a male and a female.  I understand that two males
    would not get along together otherwise I would take him in minute!!
    
    Please keep me posted.  My VAX account is NRADM::MARINO.  My DTN
    is 234-5440.   My weak spot is CATS!!!!
    
    Regards,
    Arlene
    
1238.3Boys, boys, and more boys!EDUC8::TRACHMANWed Apr 20 1988 16:1311
    I think the idea of two males not getting along isn't always true.
    I have 9 males and 5 females.  My boys hang out together and
    ignore the girls and the girls stick together!  Weird, isn't it.
    My boys make much better daddies than the girls - the girls
    ignore all the new babies that I have brought inl over the 
    last 6 or 7 months, and the boys take right over!  Even after
    the baby boys are over a year, they still go back to their
    "daddy" (Yurii-daddy or Nikolas-daddy) for baths and hugs!
    It's cute to watch!
    
    E.T.
1238.4CIRCUS::KOLLINGKaren, Sweetie, Holly; in Calif.Wed Apr 20 1988 16:364
    Two boys:   Toulumne the boy from next door thinks he is Khalife
    the little boy from the otherside next door's daddy.  So, two boys
    not getting along is a myth.
    
1238.6Assuming they're neutered ...VAXWRK::DUDLEYWed Apr 20 1988 17:527
    Definitely a myth.  My two males are good buddies.  It's my
    female cat that is the "odd-man-out".
    
    So, if this is what has prevented you from getting a third
    cat, you can now go ahead and DO IT!  How 'bout Mr. Whiskers?
    
    Donna
1238.7PBA::DALEYWed Apr 20 1988 21:0131
    I am on vacation this week - but only from WORK - not from the notes
    files though (but I did just get back home today). I'm sorry I didn't
    hook up with you in time for Mr. Whiskers. The good ole feller is 
    still at the shelter. I appreciate your thinking about him.
    
    I have 7 cats - 4 females, 3 males and they do all get along but
    they are all neutered. Maybe I am just lucky - and the other thing
    is that there is enough room in the house (I live on the 1st floor
    of a 2-family) for each one to have a space of his/her own- such
    as a window or 2, a chair or couch, a heat register, etc. The
    person who was Mr. W's foster mom really liked him but she was in an
    apt w/three very small rooms and already had two cats of her own.  
    I think neutering/spaying/adequate space/temperment all enter into 
    the picture as to whether the cats will get along.            
    
    There is one thing about our shelter - if the cat doesn't work
    out in the new home, we will take him/her back. We have had 3 cats
    returned recently - 1 was because the woman who adopted him 2 years
    ago was moving and couldn't take him with her; another because he
    jumped on the kitchen countertop and the woman couldn't tolerate
    that; and a third because he ate the family hampster (no, I don't
    know how come they were together in the first place).
    
    Anyway, my DTN is 282-1748  (westford); and vax acct is WJO::DALEY.
    Thanks again for expressing concern about Mr. W. I will keep the
    file updated on his quest to find a home.  Also, even tho I am
    not back at work until next Monday (25th) I will be on the Notes
    Files from home (as well as into my mail account).
    
    Pat
                      
1238.8STILL WORKING ON MR WHISKERS!!!NRADM4::MARINOFri Apr 22 1988 19:3111
    I sure hope that Mr. Whiskers is doing ok.  I just may have found
    a home for him.  I will know for sure this weekend.  Pat, could
    you send a message to me either via the notes file or my VAX account?
    I would hate to line up a home for him only to find out that the
    shelter has put him down.  Just the thought of that is driving me
    crazy.  
    
    My VAX account again is NRADM::MARINO
    
    See ya,
    Alrene
1238.9NHL::DALEYSat Apr 23 1988 04:5411
    I checked on Mr. W - he was at the vet's for a few days because
    he had been up-chucking. The only thing Dr. Nord could figure
    out is that he was being feed too much food. Sometimes the 
    volunteers tend to overfeed and some cats will eat everything in
    sight  only to spit it up again afterwards. He is back at 
    the shelter as of Thursday. If you could find him a home - it would
    be ever so great!!! He is such a mellow fellow - and I think he
    would be a wonderful companion. Thanks for trying. I'll keep in
    touch.                                                 
    Pat
    
1238.10Just Wondering....NUGGET::CARIBOWed Apr 27 1988 15:2211
    Does anyone out there know if Mr. Whiskers actually got a home???
    
    I'm interested if he is still available.
    
    Someone PLEASE let me know.
                  
    
    Thanks,
    
    Lorna
    
1238.11MR. W IS STILL AVAILABLE!!NRADM::MARINOFri Apr 29 1988 12:496
    No, Lorna, Mr.W still has not found a home.  My friend Connie and
    I have been trying to find him a home for the past 2 weeks.  He
    sounds like such a sweetie!!  Would you possibly be interested in
    giving him a home??  Please let me know.
    
    Arlene
1238.12Say what?JR::MASONExplaining is not understandingFri Apr 29 1988 13:024
    I know I'm getting senile, but didn't someone adopt him in another
    note within the last few days?????
    
    Gary_who_is_getting_confuseder_and_confuseder
1238.13MR W IS STILL WAITING!!NRADM::MARINOFri Apr 29 1988 13:116
    YES my friend you ARE getting senile.  It was the little Tabby that
    found a home with 6 new brothers and sisters.  Sure is tough getting
    old huh??  I know the feeling!!
    
    See ya
    Arlene
1238.14Mr. Whiskers Goes Home !!!!NUGGET::CARIBOFri Apr 29 1988 13:3530
    Well...  I don't think that anyone is getting senile guys.  I did
    mention in note 1311 (I think) that I was going to go and get Mr.
    Whiskers last night, so I guess that covers everyone, Right?
    
    I DID adopt him and he is a wonderful cat, very loving and affectionate
    just like Pat said.  I brought him and introduced him to the Girls
    (Bunnie (Manx) and Roo (Domestic)) talk about an uneventful meeting!
    
    They pretty much all took to each other immediately, they had supper
    together and then Roo and Whiskers took up residence on the water
    bed (there not dumb).  This morning they all got up and had breakfest
    and when I left Whiskers was sprawled out on the bed looking very
    content.  Roo seems to really enjoy his company, she has spent alot
    of time alone, since Bunnie demands to go out in the morning.  Whiskers
    and Roo are the total Indoor cats of the family!
    
    The Shelter is wonderful and has a HUGE selection of Cats/Kittens
    that really need to be adopted...  Isn't there any one else out
    that can open there home to one more cat/kitten?  I'm sure there
    are folks out there that have the room and one more really isn't
    anymore trouble.  The Shelter is really easy to get to and the people
    there are wonderful!  Please consider adopting one of these loving
    individuals, all you will get in return will be LOVE !
    
    Just to let you know how I felt when I was there...  
    
    Sincerely,
    
    Lorna
     
1238.15THANKS!JR::MASONExplaining is not understandingFri Apr 29 1988 14:364
    re: .14
    
    For my sanity.  For your humanity.  And most of all, for
    Mister Whiskers.
1238.16HOORAY FOR MR. WNRADM::MARINOFri Apr 29 1988 15:255
    My day has been made.  Thank you Lorna.
    
    See ya
    Arlene
    
1238.17Glad for Mr. WhiskersPOOL::MURPHYIs it Friday yet?Mon May 02 1988 16:4713
    So glad that Mr. Whiskers finally got a home.  I was getting quite
    concerned.  I have 3 cats (2 boys & 1 girl) now and plan to move
    in near future to a smaller apt.  Everytime someone mentioned that
    "they had 2 cats and were in a 3 rm. apt. so they couldn't adopt
    another" was making me uneasy.  We may be a little crowded but I
    sure wouldn't part with one of my 3.  They are all indoor kitties
    and will remain so for their own safety.  I was wondering though
    about a possible "kittie kennel" built outside that they could enjoy
    during nice days (under supervision of course), complete with kitty
    gym for climbing?  Do any of you use such a kennel or other enclosure
    for your indoor cats?  
    
    Pat
1238.18LISTEN TO THIS!!NUGGET::CARIBOMon May 16 1988 16:3034
    Just an update on my close personal friend, Mr. Whiskers.  You won't
    believe this!
    
    This past weekend (Friday night, to 5:00 p.m. yesterday) we were
    at a horse show. My mother took care of the kids for me. Apparently
    Whiskers didn't find this amusing at all, my others Bunnie & Roo
    are used to it.  
    
    Well, when we got home last night Bunnie and Roo greeted us in the
    kitchen and Whiskers had to be called. He came to me limping and
    looking very sad and put out.  I immediately checked his paws and
    found nothing wrong!  I pressed around his shoulders and body to
    find out if there were any sore spots to try and locate what was
    the matter.  The only response I received from Whiskers was purrs
    and kisses, no pulling away or crying.  I was stumped!
    
    It was feeding time so I feed everyone and they all ate like normal,
    including my friend Whiskers.  After dinner we sat in the living
    room to relax after a very hectic weekend, and we heard this thundering
    herd coming down the hallway, and who do you think was chasing my
    old cat down the hall?!  With not a limp in stride!  This morning
    was the same way, he is so happy that we are home.
    
    Has this kind of thing happen to anyone else out there??  This is
    the first time for me.  I guess he just loves his new family and
    thought that we had left him for good and when he saw us home he
    just wanted extra attention.
    
    Just thought I would share this story with you all...  I was sure
    relieved when he wasn't limping and was tearing around the house
    like a wild man.
    
    Lorna
    (Whiskers, new mom)
1238.19fakers allSKITZD::WILDEBeing clever is tiring..Tue May 17 1988 19:279
re: .18

Oh yes, I've had the "I'm hurt - give me extra loving" game played by
any one of the four I live with.  It's especially effective if the
normal schedule gets warped by other events..then I can bet someone
with come down with a sore paw or a droopy tail until the appropriate
attention is administered....the "cat dancer" toy I have is the best
way to test for real injuries.  If the cat will play with the toy
and dance around alot, I know all that is needed is some special hugs.
1238.20CSMADM::DALEYFri May 20 1988 19:5127
    Who would have guessed that when you brought Whiskers home, he
    would become so attached to you!! However, he did seem to be a cat
    with special qualities one of which was intelligence. Also, he seemed
    to desperately want a family. When he was in the shelter
    he started to look quite forlorn. I did not enter it into the files but I
    was beginning to worry about him because he looked so sad. (Most cats
    there look like they are having fun - playing with the other cats
    and with their toys.) What a difference between the shelter days and now. 
    No wonder he was upset - he probably thought he had lost his family. 
    Of course he'll get used to your routine.  Besides he has Roo and
    Bunnie, his own private harem.     
    
    His eyes are like my Francis' eyes, and that's one reason I was so 
    taken by Whiskers. Francis is extremely affectionate and attached to
    me, too. - sits with me when I read, or watch the television, watches
    me from the livingroom window when I am working in the front yard.
    Francis has leukemia (but he is 17 pounds and looking good so far-
    knock on wood!!) however, his personality is extremely wonderful and he
    so charmed me from the time he came out of an old abandoned house over 
    a year ago, that I chose to keep him. I often remark - to Francis
    that is - that I feel very lucky to have found him.
    
    Thanks Lorna for giving Whiskers a great home. He is a very lucky
    boy.           
    
    Pat
                                                                     
1238.21Whiskers...NUGGET::CARIBOMon May 23 1988 17:2628
    Pat, 
    
    	It is I that should thank you !  What a personality.
    
    	This morning when I woke up he was laying on the window sill
    looking out at the birds.  As soon as he saw that I was awake he
    came over to ask for breakfest.  Always thinking of his stomach
    but he isn't greedy anymore.  He only eats his food and doesn't
    steal the girls food, I tend to think that he got his lesson the
    night that he came home.  The girls know the spots for dinner and
    they tend to get their message across.
    
    	Whiskers is starting to get attached to my husband Mike also.  
    He can pick him up and carry him around, and Whiskers just purrs
    and rubs his head on Mike's arm.  If Mike is laying on the couch
    Whiskers is sure to find him and make himself VERY comfortable.
    
    	To make a very long story short, we both love that cat as we
    do all of our cats, but Whiskers seems to really appreciate the
    love and care that we give him, where the girls tend to take it
    for granted, they've always had a warm home with lots of love and
    food.
        
    	Thanks again to Pat for putting some extra love into our home!
    
    Lorna