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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

3377.0. "THANK YOU ONE AND ALL!!!" by ECADJR::LWU (TRIUMPH(TR6) to turbo-charged T-BIRDS...) Wed Feb 28 1990 14:24

     I have been away for awhile, so I haven't been in the notesfile for
     sometime.  The responses I've received have been so very helpful and
     touching.  I would like to thank each one of you for sharing with me
     your precious moments.  All the stories, advice and suggestions were
     wonderful.  I can't find the words to thank you enough.

     This week would have been SOS's 9th birthday.  I still miss him very
     much.  As some of you had suggested that I not make up my mind to 
     NEVER own another, for I might have a change of heart, I thank you.
     You all were so right in that I will always miss him, but as time
     goes on I will seek the comfort of another.  After the time for healing,
     I find myself thinking of what it will be like, to have (perhaps) an-
     other "best" friend, so....this spring I WILL be looking for a new 
     fur-face!  I've decided if she/he looks different, I will remember 
     she/he is different.  No, not a replacement for SOS, as many of you 
     assured me.  So, with hopes in the spring, we'll be on our search for 
     a calico or a Maine Coon (instead of a tabby, like SOS).  Who knows, 
     maybe this time two would be fun.

     Again, thank you for all your support and caring...

     Lor
          

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3377.1You won't be sorry....AIMHI::SJOHNSONWed Feb 28 1990 18:428
    Let us know when you're ready and we'll help you find one if you need
    assistance.  I love finding homes for kitties!
    
    Maybe you should consider 2.  I did and won't go back to 1 now.  They love
    each other and play all the time.  It's great!
    
    Take care,
    Sonia
3377.2welcome back...CSCOA5::MCFARLAND_DWed Feb 28 1990 20:4818
    lor...
    
    so glad you have made the decision.  i agree with going for a "slightly
    different" look.  after my sealpoint siamese, cissy, died, i knew i
    could not go with another sealpoint, even though i adore siamese.  it
    would have reminded me too much of cissy.  so i went with stella, whose
    mother was frost point siamese, father "from a good family".  stella
    has a lot of the siamese traits--the body type, the slanted eyes, the
    wedge-shaped face, the small oval paws (which are very silvery!)  but
    because she was different, i never found myself "comparing" her to
    cissy.
    
    and then stanley, the stray, came into our lives, saying "two cats can
    live as cheaply as one, please take me in..."  am i glad i did!  much
    good luck to you...
    
    diane, stella and stanley
    
3377.3WELCOME BACK!BOOVX1::MANDILEThu Mar 01 1990 12:358
    THE MORE THE MERRIER!!!!!!
    
    
    
    
    
    
    L- & CASEY, B.K., RUSTY, PEPPER & NOEL
3377.4AIMHI::OFFENThu Mar 01 1990 13:2716
    How about a Norweign Forest Cat.  They are beautiful.
    
    Or one Maine Coon and one Norweign Forest 
    
    Or one Maine Coon and one Norweign Forest and one adorable Calico
    
    Or ....................
    
    I'm up to 4 myself which is not even close to alot of the other
    Feliners.
    
    Welcome back
    
    Sandi, mom to 4 furry friends and 1 stray
    
    
3377.5Norweign Forest Cat???CGVAX2::LANDRYCloser to the HeartThu Mar 01 1990 15:455
    What is a Norweign forest cat???  Sounds interesting, could you put a
    brief description?
    
    Anna
    
3377.6WR2FOR::CORDESBRO_JOset home/cat_max=infinityThu Mar 01 1990 15:598
    Wegies look very similar to Maine Coons, and those of us that aren't
    trained in the breeds have a little trouble telling them apart
    sometimes.  The Wegies have shorter, broader heads than Maine Coons,
    but have the same type of medium length, shaggy coat of the Maine.
    
    I know a breeder in Illinios if you decide you want more info.
    
    Jo
3377.7There's nothing like an Exotic!IAMOK::GERRYHome is where the Cat isThu Mar 01 1990 17:094
    Of course, I'ld suggest an exotic!
    
    cin
    
3377.8CGVAX2::LANDRYCloser to the HeartThu Mar 01 1990 17:2710
    I looked thru this file, but didn't see any note pertaining to all
    the different types of breeds.  There are notes on individual breeds,
    but not a note combining all the different types of breeds and their
    characteristics.  Is there such a note?  If not, would it make sense to
    have a note like this?
    
    Anna_who_would_like_a_note_like_this
    
    
    
3377.9No voteVAXWRK::LEVINEThu Mar 01 1990 17:4020
RE: Note 3377.8 by CGVAX2::LANDRY 

<    There are notes on individual breeds,
<    but not a note combining all the different types of breeds and their
<    characteristics.  Is there such a note?  If not, would it make sense to
<    have a note like this?

I think it makes alot of sense to have individual notes on each breed, but
think one note discussing all breeds would be a nightmare and would make
it real difficult to find anything useful.

By the way, I have a book on cats that has a page or two on each breed with
an illustration of each breed and a description of characteristics, etc.
Actually, most cat books have that information to some extent.  One of the
problems with the books is that new breeds are recognized all the time so
the book gets outdated.  For example, I am the proud owner of a Norwegian
Forest Cat and only about half of them cat books I look at even acknowledge
the breed.

Pam
3377.10WR2FOR::CORDESBRO_JOset home/cat_max=infinityThu Mar 01 1990 17:476
    While we are all recommending breeds, I must put in my plug for
    a Birman!  Incredible blue eyes, exotic look of a cat with colorpoints,
    but with that flash of white feet!  And sweet too!!  The ultimate
    lap cat...
    
    Jo
3377.11Exotics are exotic too!IAMOK::GERRYHome is where the Cat isThu Mar 01 1990 18:027
    Jo, the blue eyes will get 'em everytime!!!  At least it always did
    when I bred Himmy's!!!  
    
    Gee, I wonder if my Exotics have an "exotic" look!!!  ;-)
    
    cin...who loves the flat faces, even if they don't have blue eyes!
    
3377.12FSHQA1::RKAGNOA Cat Makes a Purrfect FriendThu Mar 01 1990 18:429
    Yeah, go for the Birman!  You can't get a cat with a better
    temperament; if I bred them myself I would almost venture to guarantee
    their loving and affectionate natures.  Course their beauty is a
    big plus as well.
    
    
    --Roberta (who's husband wants to fill the house with Birmans and
               boot everyone else out :^) )
    
3377.13Exotics, did someone say Exotics???TOPDOC::TRACHMANExotics are Shorthaired PersiansThu Mar 01 1990 18:483
    Cin, you have to ask?     Just ask anyone who has seen my Lil ??
    She may not have blue eyes, but she has huge copper eyes and a
    flat face!  It's those eyes that get ya every time!
3377.14How about a fold?CRUISE::NDCPutiput Scottish Folds - DTN: 297-2313Mon Mar 05 1990 10:496
    re: breeds - I think you should consider a scottish fold!  They
    are quite unique looking and I just happen to know a breeder who's
    getting out of the breeding biz and has a litter he will want to
    place in about 2 months.  They are only about 2 wks old now.
      Contact me if you're interested,.
       Nancy DC