Conference misery::feline

For Sale or Lease (Pets OK!):

Lovely house in rural Ashby, Massachusetts.  Convenient drive to Littleton,
Tewksbury, Nashua, or Marlboro in an exquisite country setting with a view that
must be seen!

2 acres of land, beautifully landscaped.  House has four bedrooms or 3+family
room, two working fireplaces, cabinet kitchen, lots and lots of windows
including a floor-to-ceiling solarium in the living room, formal diningroom and
living room with oak hardwood floors, plenty of closet space, 1 full bath plus
a half bath/laundry, and a HUGE SAUNA!  Oil heat, large septic, high quality
well water, and PRIVACY in a charming smalltown setting.

Priced to sell quickly at $105,000 - a full $13,500 below fair market value.
(I've moved and I no longer want two mortgages! Three years ago, this house was
on the market for $179,900 - you'll never get a better deal on a nicer home.)

Will also consider lease at $900/mo or lease/purchase agreement.

For a showing or more information, call Claire Lavin (my broker) at Charron
Real Estate, (508) 345-4436.


Rita Tillson Vasak
MailStop - HWL 
DTN - 441-2774

	Mods, if this should go in another topic, feel free to move it.

	For Christmas, my sister gave my cats a bag of Coski's Choice
	Tuna Crunch Cat Treats.  I tried to give them some of this last
	year and they looked at me as if I was trying to poison them.
	So, I'll give away this bag to anyone in ZKO who's interested.
	Fwiw, the treats look like little cat potato chips, and the bag
	states that they're 'all natural - no preservatives'.  My office
	is at ZKO3-3/T01, next to the Runge-Kutta Conference Room.

	Also, I have the Cat-A-Day Calendar, and I hate the thought of
	throwing away pics of pretty kitties just because the day has
	passed.  If anyone would like them, let me know and I'll mail
	them to you periodically.

	Sandy

    The South County Shelter in San Martin, California is in dire need of
    blankets and towels for the dogs that are kenneled there.  The heating
    units in the runs are not functioning properly right now, and until
    they are fixed (next week hopefully), the dogs need more warm bedding
    to nest in.  Temps in our area have been as low as freezing in the last
    few days.
    
    For more information please contact the South County Shelter. There
    number is in the phone book.
    
    Jo

    I have several 1991 issues of the CFA Almanac to give away free on a
    first-come, first-serve basis.  Each of these issues has a breed
    feature so there are probably some folks in this file who would be
    interested in reading these profiles and looking at the beautiful
    photos.
    
    The following breeds are depicted in these Almanac issues:
    
    January, 1991	Korat
    February, 1991	Maine Coon
    March, 1991		Bi-color and calico Persians
    May, 1991		Havana Brown
    July, 1991		Assorted breeds/Profile of National Winners
    November, 1991	Bombay
    
    Please send me mail if you would like one.  No need to return; they are
    yours to keep!
    
    Thanks,
    Roberta
    

    Forgot:
    
    June, 1991	American Shorthair
    

    The following Almanac issues are still available to a good home :^)
    
    March	Bi-Color and Calico Persians
    May		Havana Brown
    June	American Shorthair
    November	Bombay
    
    If anyone is interested in the above breeds, the Almanac depicts them
    in detail accompanied by some wonderful color and black and white
    photos.
    
    Please send mail to JUPITR::KAGNO if you are interested in one of these
    issues.
    
    -Roberta
    

    Does anyone know if the characters done by Sandra Boynton are available
    in cross stitch patterns?  I'm looking for her grinning cat with a smug
    smile and in his paw is string holding a heart shaped balloon.
    
    I put a note in Threads but did not receive any responses.  Also, I
    have asked around in shops in southern NH and central Kentucky but
    nobody knows if they've made patterns from Boynton's drawings.  My
    favorite shop (in Kentucky) said it would be a great idea....  Anyone
    know if such a thing exists?
    
    I suppose I could make my own, some day.  :^)  Thanks for any ideas,
    Cheryl

     
    FOR RENT CATS WELCOME  - SOUTH NASHUA NEW HAMPSHIRE CONDO
    
    Hi, 
    
    I have a teriffic 1 bedroom condo for rent in South Nashua NH.
    Features include  fully applienced kitchen including dishwasher
    			new carpeting in livingroom and hall
    			Huge closet in the bedroom,
    			Washers and dryers in building
    			Sliders to a balcony
    			Third floor, no one walking on your head!
    			Lots of parking in a quiet building.
    
    Please contact Kahala::spingler (that's Jerry or call us at home
    and leave a message on the answering machine 603-424-3883)
    Rent is very reasonable, especially to a Feliner!!! 
    
    P. S. I reserve the right to ask for a hug from your cat :-)
    
    Feline Fine with a great condo to Rent,
    
    Sue & Panther & Spot (the cats collect the rent)
    

    
    Does anyone out there have the August 1990 issue of the CFA Almanac that
    that they would like to sell?  It features the Exotic Shorthair.  I 
    currently have Jo's copy and would like to return it.  There were no 
    additional copies available from CFA because that is the issue that had 
    the Regional wins in it and people purchased additional copies. 
    
    
    
    

Attention Cat Lovers and Plate Collectors!

Friends of mine are collecting dolls now
and are selling the PETALS AND PURRS Hamilton Collection
of Cat Plates done by Bob Harrison they have had in their home.

Each beautiful plate is trimmed with gold and has a variety of
cat and a flower drawn on it and comes complete with 
plate stand (brown stained wood/store bought) that by 
itself costs nearly $10.

The following makes up the collection:

1.  Golden Fancy #2106A
2.  Spring Fever #186A
3.  Blushing Beauties - forgot to write #
4.  Summer Sunshine #0408A
5.  Forget-Me-Not #0312A
6.  Siamese Summer #1704A
7.  Pink Lilies #198A
8.----forgot to write this one down

They are all in perfect condition and worth well
over $250.

Please contact me offline if you wish to have
this collection for a substantial discount (min. $150).

These are gorgeous!  

8 plates complete with stands from the
Hamilton collection and all in wonderful condition!

Please send mail to me at EPS::Bauer or call me at
home at 603-889-8460 and leave a message.

Someone will love these, perhaps you, so nice to
have around your living area.....

Blessings,

Bill 

    Michael Egelman, MRO2 (Marlborough, MA)
    DTN: 296-5345
    AIDev::Egelman
    MS: LMO2/C12 (in Marlborough, MA)

    Store credit:  $27.22
    Coupon:        $ 5.00 off any purchase of $20 or more
    Total value:   $32.22
    YOUR COST:     $20.00  for a total discount is 62%, a savings of $12.22.

    Store:	   The Pet Depot
                   42 Boston Post Road
                   Marlborough, MA 01752 (in the little shopping center
                   on Rt 20 with the Sunnyside Cafe)

    Telephone:     508-485-7024 (in case you wish to check out whether
                   they have the product(s) you are looking for)

    

    I have some show paraphenalia I'd like to sell.  All of it is in very
    good condition.  Items are as follows:
    
    - 2 sets of cage curtains:  1 blue and white small floral print with 3
      matching pillows.  1 peach floral with ruffled top piece.  $15 for
      the pair.
    
    - 1 grooming stand that hooks directly onto front of cage.  Has blue
      pile cover.  $25
    
    - 1 carpet covered triange shelf that hooks onto the corner inside of
      cage; peach.  $10
    
    I am willing to negotiate price.  This stuff is taking up precious
    closet space and since I don't plan to show anymore, would like to make
    plans to sell it.
    
    Please send mail if you're interested.  I live and work in Shrewsbury.
    
    -Roberta
    

       
           I have a ton of newspapers if someone working at a shelter
    could use them for the kitty boxes.  I am between Haverhill and
    TWO (right off 495).  I'd like to see them to a good use.
    
           Denise
    
           PARITY::DENISE

    Crate dimensions are 3' x 2' x 2'.  It has a bottom tray
    that can be removed for easy cleaning, through the special
    door on the front.  Front of the crate/cage has a double door
    option, that is, one small door located in the center, surrounded
    by the large door that opens the front.   In excellent condition.
    
     Asking $80 or B.R.O.
    
    Lynne

    Kennel Cab cat/pet carrier.  Brand new, gray plastic w/ screen
    door on front.  This is a large size (sorry, don't know dimensions)
    that fits all 4 of my cats in it at one time.  Maybe 2.5 L x 1.5 H
    x 1.5 w?
    
      Paid $35.00   Asking  $27.00 or B.R.O.
    
    Lynne (dtn 228-5913 or BUSY::MANDILE)

    Does anyone know of someone who would be willing to transport
    an empty cat carrier from the Franklin MA area to the Maynard
    Ma area?
    
    Lynne

    
    Lynn,
    
    If you haven't found someone to get the carrier, my husband Stephen
    works in Franklin (off 140) at Franklin Tire Sales.  If it is dropped
    off there, he can bring it home to me in Marlboro, and then maybe we
    can find someone to bring it from Marlboro to Maynard.  :-)
    
    N

    A fellow feliner has offered to be cat carrier carrier!
    
    Thanks for all the offers! (8
    
    L

    Hi Lynne.
    
    I contacted Rania - to get the carrier - but is unclear how to get
    it from you.  Either you can post it here, or write her offline.
    I could pick it up tomorrow (lunch) or Wednesday (lunch) here in
    Maynard and will make arrangements with you regarding payment.
    
    M
    

    If anyone has a spare can opener for sale, I'm looking to buy another
    one.  :^)

    Has anyone seen Bil-Jac cat food for sale at a store?  I got a sample
    at the pet expo in Marlboro this fall and my cat loved it, but I can't
    find it anyhwere and I don't know how to find it.  I do not see the
    company in Cats or Cat Fancy, so I don't know how to contact the
    company.  I live in Harvard, MA (Route 2/495 area).  Thanks for your
    help.

Food For Pets in Milford NH carries it, as does National Pet Center in
Nashua.  Perhaps they can give you a phone # for the company....

Mary

    I believe the Chelmsford Pet Supply has it.  They are on Summer Street
    in Chelmsford.  Perhaps you could contact the company to find a
    distributor in your area. Are there any phone numbers (800) on the box?
    Either that or you could call some local stores to see if they can get
    it. Just let your fingers do the walking as they say!!
    Good Luck,
    Karen

    Thanks!  I'll be in Nashua on the weekend - is National Pet Center on
    the main street?  Appreciate your help.

National Pet is on Rte 101A, Amherst Street.....Exit 7W.......

Mary

    Last I knew they carried it at Ericsons in Acton, MA (rt 27 at the RR
    bridge)
    
    Deb

    I have a brochure from Bil-jac that lista all the folks that carry the
    product in Newq Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
    
    I'd be happy to send it to you if you like, as my cats aren't really
    crazy about the stuff. 
    
    BTW, it also has a 2.00 off coupon that is good until December 31,
    1992.
    
    Send your name and address to STUDIO::COLAIANNI or post ir here if you
    like, and I'll get it right out to you.
    
    Yonee

    I'm looking to rent a place where cats are allowed.  I can afford not
    more than $400 a month, so most likely, I'll need one or two roommates.
    I don't currently have a cat, but I love them, and my current roommates
    are allergic to them, so I can't have them.  In the next place I live,
    I'd like to either get a cat or enjoy my roommate's.  I work in
    Maynard and I'm looking for something with not more than a half hour
    commute.  
    
    If you'd like to talk, either send me a message at ICS::JOHNSONL or
    call me at DTN 223-9618.
    
    Leslie

    
    Jeesh, a while back there was a place in Northboro (I saw it in the
    Real Estate Classifieds) that was $385 plus utilities, and a small pet
    was allowed.  You might want to see if the note is still in there....
    Since I'm in notes now, I don't know what the node was for adding the
    Real Estate file, but I'm sure VTX has it listed.
    
    I think the apartment was actually a small one bedroom or studio
    chalet/house.  So you wouldn't be in a complex.
    
    N

    I have a certificate from Friends of Animals for one female cat
    spaying. I would like to sell it for the price that I paid $38.00 as I
    can't use it. It is good until July 93. I also have the list of
    participating vets.
    
    We had a stray cat adopt us. I took her to the vets last week for shots and
    to get her spayed. When they knocked her out and shaved her stomach they
    discovered that she had a scar that indicated she had already been spayed.
    Therefore I can not use the certificate. This weekend I found a good home
    for the cat (I'm allergic to cats and didn't want her to live her life
    outside on my porch). 
    
    If you would like to purchase the certificate send mail to:
    GIADEV::CRAIG
    
    Thanks,
    Sheri

	  I'm looking for three of those cardboard cat carriers.

	  Does anyone know where I can purchase them in the
	  Fitchburg/Leominster area?

	  kits

    Usually veterinarians have them so you might try Fallon Animal Clinic
    or Leominster Animal Hospital.  They're both located on Route 13 just a
    couple of miles from each other.
    

	 Thanks to all those who sent mail. I've located the
	 cat carriers at the Farmers Co-op on River St. in
	 Fitchburg. The cost is $6.49 each.


	kits

    I am interested in purchasing used tokyo cages or cat enclosures that
    would be large enough to house a cat temporarily.   If anyone has
    anything like this that they are willing to part with for a reasonable
    amount, please contact me at DTN 521-4246 or (408)779-0092. 
    
    Jo

    I too am looking to buy a used tokyo cage or cat enclosure that would
    serve as a 'holding' pen for a cat.  If someone has one they would like
    to sell, pls call me at dtn 223-4959 or MCIS2::BOISVERT
    
    I work in PKO and live in Worcester.
    
    Chris Boivert

    It depends in what way you need to confine a cat and the reason and
    size.  I  have found that when I have babies, a full size childs play
    pen works wonderfully.  If the babies are small they won't be able to
    crawl up the edges and get out.  But, when they do get large enough t 
    do this, I Have a split sheet of plywood on the top.  You can varnish
    and seal it and then put a long piano hinge on the two pieces so you
    can open it up to get to the kitties.  you would also need a heavy
    brick to hold this down.  This little trick was told to me by another
    breeder and it has worked well.
    Karen

    Nancy,
    Not sure if you are still looking for the window ledge...
    But Haddeliegh House carries them I believe and she will be at our show
    this weekend.  There will be many other vendors too who may have
    something similar.  Arubacats will be there with NEW trees!!! 8^}
    Karen

    
    Hi Karen,
    
    Thanks....I have a friend who has given me two of them that didn't
    work out for her.  So I lucked out.  But I'd love to see the new
    Arubacats trees....  I will definitely be in the market for another
    one of those by July when I move.  I have 11 cats trying to share one
    three tiered tree.  Needless to say, it makes for momentous moments
    as I hear "SPIT...HISS...BOOM."  And someone falls to the floor,
    ousted by another cat who is more determined ....
    
    N

    I'm looking for a device you attach to the window sill for cats to sit
    on and look out.  I want to call it a cat perch, but I have no idea
    what it's really called.  If you have one, have a source for
    inexpensive mail order, or have an idea how I could make one, please
    reply by mail :
    
    POWDML::CORMIER
    
    Thanks!
    Sarah

    
    Cross-posted in CLASSIFIED_ADS 
    
    Brenda Mahon
    DTN 237-5843
    ADNERB::MAHON
    SHR
    live in Leominster
    
    CAT CARRIER 
    
    Looking for a regulation cat carrier to take a cat to Florida on 
    the plane.
    
    Anyone have one they don't need/want?  Drop me a note with location and
    price please.
    
    Best Regards,
               
    Brenda

    Does someone in the MKO area, or the Mont Vernon, NH area have a
    Hav-a-hart I could borrow to capture my wild cat Whitey to bring to the
    vets for a rabies shot? If so, could you send me mail: KAHALA::GOODWIN.
    
    Thanks!
    
    ng

    
    
    Qty		Desc                                          Price
    
     1          20 lb bag Nutro Max Cat Adult Dry catfood        19.95
    
     1          20 lb bag Nutro Max Cat Adult Lite Dry catfood   19.95
    
     8          6 lb bags Nutro Max Kitten Dry catfood		  9.45 ea
    
     (will sell all 8 bags of kitten for 8.40ea  if all 8 purchased as a lot)
    
     Items can be brought to MSO (Maynard) or arrangements made.
    
     Cash only.
    
    Lynne
    dtn 223-9451 or POWDML::MANDILE

    Two bad I'm not closer, I would take the whole lot off your hands.
    
    Jo

I'm looking to buy (or borrow for this weekend) a cat dish that runs on a
battery (I think). It has several different compartments that flip open at the 
set time and under the bowl is a place to put in ice packs to keep the food
fresh.

I found it in *one* pet store selling for about $98.00, but just can't afford
to spend that much.

I'm in Northern California, but am willing to make a purchase from anywhere.

Or... if there is someone local that would allow me to borrow their's for this 
weekend until I can save up to buy one would also be appreciated.

I can be reached at:

543-3418 (415) 617-3418
or sx4gto::butler

Regards,
Laura Butler

    Be careful with 'keeping fresh', too cold food can be unhealthy to the
    kitties.
    
    Nat

    I've seen two versions of this (I think one's a three meal feeder and
    the other's a five meal feeder) in a mail order catalog.  I'll see if I
    can find the particulars.  If I recall correctly, the price was less
    than the one quoted to you.
    
    Stay tuned,
    
    len.
    

    Speaking of cat dishes.  Has anyone seen (anywhere in their travels)
    a free feeder type of cat feeder that is not made of plastic.  I 
    have at least one cat with a plastic allergy so I want to stay away
    from plastic.  I can't seem to find one with a base made of ceramic
    or some other material.  Anyone else ever seen one?
    
    Jan

    Does anyone have an RC Steele catalogue handy that you can look up the
    price of an enzyme cleaner? I'm getting tired of pet store prices for
    Nature's Miracle! Then, is anyone planning an order that would like an
    add-on? I work at MSO2, live in Worcester MA, and can travel to pick it
    up anyplace I can get to and back during the lunch hour, or local to
    Worcester in the evenings.
    Sarah (respond via mail, please...POWDML::CORMIER)

    re .49 - the 72 hour cat dish:  I found the following in a Hammacher
    Schlemmer catalog
    
    	TRAVELLER'S 5-MEAL PET FEEDER gives your pet the proper quantities
    	of food at regular feeding times, when you're away.  Controlled by
    	its own 96-hour timer, the lid rotates its opening over each
    	11-ounce bowl, exposing portions at pre-set times.  Two insulated
    	ice packs keep food fresh. Battery (included).
    	46325H.........$69.95
    
    	Two-Meal Feeder. As above but with a 48 hour timer.  Two 16-ounce
    	food bowls.
    	46335H.........$54.95
    
    From the picture, it looks like the timer works like those light timer
    switches where you insert a little plastic pick into the rim of a
    circular dial at the times you want the lights to go on/off.  This
    means you can set the times pretty much any way you want, you're not
    stuck with the same time on each of four days.
    
    For a catalog, call 1-800-283-9400.  "Ask for catalog B92"  (though I
    just got this relatively recently).  It's on page 63 of the catalog.
    I've also seen this gadget in some airline's "in flight" gift catalogs. 
    
    To order, call 1-800-543-3366.  They take Discover Card, MasterCard,
    Visa, Diners Club, Carte Blanche and American Express.
    
    Probably not in time for this weekend ...
    
    len.
     

Len -

Thank you so much!! I know you went out of your way to find this information,
and I really appreciate it. I'm going to call right now and order the
catalogue.

This price sure beats the one I saw.

Thanks again,
Laura

    
    
      20 lb bag of Max cat dry catfood (unopened)   $17.50
    
    
    Lynne
    POWDML::MANDILE
    223-9451

    Lynne,
    
    Where are you located?  Doesn't this stuff retail for about $25?  My
    cats love it, and I'm all out.  :^(  Was going to stop by the Pet
    Supply Depot in Shrewsbury to replenish...
    

Susan Leavitt
ZKO3-2/2S04  DTN 381-1148
Can also deliver to Merrimack



				KITTY TEEPEE

Combination scratching post and hiding place.  Made of heavy-duty
cardboard covered with carpeting (kind of a beige color).

Height -- 20"
Diameter at base -- 18"
Doorway -- 9" wide at bottom; 8.5" high

My cat pretty much ignores it because she's too big to get inside (she's
about 10 lbs. and she's fluffy).  A small cat or a kitten might get a
charge out of it.

Paid $13; will sell for $8.


			-------------------------------


				   CAT SPA

This is one of those boxes that contains strips of corrugated cardboard
packed tightly on its side so the cat can sharpen its claws.  Dimensions
are 18"L x 5"W x 2"H.  Sea green plastic; has cover.  Can be treated with
catnip to entice brighter cats than mine (she never used it, but I'll
admit I did when I tried to show her how...). 

Paid $6; will sell for $3.

    
    For sale:
    
      2 - 4 lb bags Iams Dry Kitten Food
      2 - 4 lb bags Iams Dry Cat Food
    
      Kitten - $6.50   Cat - $6.00
    
    These are new, unopened bags.  I need to switch over to something else.
    
    Lynne (POWDML::MANDILE, @MSO, or 223-9451)
                                                                           

    A friend of mine is looking to purchase an electric grooming tool to
    shave mats off of longhaired cats.  They retail for close to $100 and I
    was hoping to possibly see if he could get one used through this file.
    
    Please let me know if you have anything or know of a place that would
    sell them wholesale (I checked Cherrybrook, and theirs are $90!).
    
    Thanks,
    Roberta
    

    	Why don't you try the [equine] tack shops -  a small rechargable
    	clipper can be bought for less than 25 bucks on sale... Can you 
    	use one of those?
    
    	Sherry

    Because Eirene seems to be falling when I"m not home, my vet is
    suggesting that I get a safari cage. Does anyone have one that I could
    buy/rent/borrow? I work in MRO, live in Waltham,MA  but I'm in ZK all
    week.
    
    Deb

    Deb,
    I have never heard of a Safari cage, Tokyo Yes.  I don't have a cage 
    of that size that I could loan.  What I do have is a "German Shephard"
    cage.  I could loan it to you for a couple of weeks, but could possibly
    need it back by then.  I live in Chelmsford, which could be on your way
    home.
    Karen

    For sale:
    
    Small Pet Taxi (blue)
    Has water/food dish and extra screws
    
    Bought one month ago, for about $10.  Used once, my cat
    grew some much in the month since I bought it and got to use it, the vet 
    suggested I buy him a larger size.  I guess he's still growing.
    I work in Stow and live in Worcester.
    
    Carol Bertel @ogo; stowoa::bertel
    dtn 276-9317
    

    I have about 1 1/2 bags of Iams Kitten Food that is not going to get
    eaten.  Melody is over a year old now, and I didn't feed most of it to
    her anyhow since there wasn't any easy way to prevent JFCL, who being
    an elderly kitty with kidney problems should not be eating such rich
    hard-to-digest stuff, from eating it instead of her much-less-tasty
    special easy-on-the-kidneys food.  I'd like to get this stuff out of
    the storeroom.  Anybody want it?  I live right near HLO (Hudson, MA)
    and work in PKO (Parker St., Maynard, MA) so either of those places
    would be a simple place for anyone who can use this kitten food to get
    it from me.
    
    /Charlotte (plus Melody and JFCL)

    I am looking for a kitty condo. The kind that a cat can sleep in, the
    kind that is covered with carpet. The condition of it only has to be
    that it is good enough to house a cat and kitten....looks are of no
    importance...I am looking to provide shelter for an outdoor cat and
    kitten...any other suggestions are more than welcome....
    
                         Thank you ....Mary    MTWASH::CLEMENT
    

    Somewhere in this file...I documented how to make a warm
    shelter for outdoor cats, but I can't locate my original note!!
    If I remember correctly the key was to line a box with styrofoam
    (bottom/sides), lay down stray or hay, and then pieces of wool.  
    Cut out a hole for the entrance and stable or tape a piece of
    cloth on top so the cat can still get in, but the cloth will
    block some of the wind.   The box should not be too big...because
    you want the body warmth to stay in the box.  It would be best
    if the box could be placed either in a shed, under a porch, or
    in a garage so it's not directly in the rain/snow/wind.
    
    I personally think this would be warmer then a kitty condo because
    there is rug on the outside of a condo...not normally inside!!
    
    Good luck..                                            
    
    Sandy  

    Mary-Michael Scanlon
    MKO2-1/K6
    ABITOK::SCANLON
    DTN 264-1056
    
    How often do you see FREE stuff?  :-) :-)
    
    I have a stack of Cats Magazines from 1991-1993/1994.  There
    are probably over 30 of them. I hate to just toss them in the
    recycle bin if someone could use the info, pictures, whatever.  
    There are also 5 "I Love Cats" magazines from 1991(?) in there as well.
    
    I'm in Merrimack, NH at MKO2 (live in Merrimack too) but can
    get the magazines to ZKO (Nashua, NH) if you are interested.
    

    I am looking to borrow a crate/cage that would be able to hold one cat &
    sandbox comfortably for one night.  I have 2 folding crates myself, but
    the smaller one is still pretty heavy and very cumbersome to carry.
    
    I am in the process of helping an elderly woman catch some abandoned
    strays and bring them to the local shelter.  My problem is that the
    shelter is not open on weekends at all, only Monday - Friday and only
    from 8:30 - 3:30.  I work in Maynard and the shelter & cats are located
    in Worc.  We were able to get one kitty already on my day off.
    
    If we can catch another cat on Sunday, this woman will be able to bring
    it to the shelter on Monday am.  So it's this 24 hour holding period that
    I need the cage for.  The cage & kitty will be right in the woman's
    house and both will be well taken care of.  I am willing to put a
    deposit down to ensure the cage's safe return.  
    
    Chris Boisvert
    MROA::BOISVERT

    I have a large animal carrier which would probably suit your needs. I
    am in MSO 2. Give me a call if you are interested 223-9266.
    
    Linda

    
    
    I,m looking to borrow a large Have-a-Heart trap to capture a
    feral/stray cat that my wife and neighor have been feeding in
    downtown Sterling, Ma.
    
    Does anyone have one I could borrow or point me in the right
    direction?

    Try a pet-shop!!!!!!!
    

    Often local humane societies loan these out.
    

I rented a fairly large trap from Taylor rental, the fee was $12 a day, if
you need it longer it's cheaper, I think a week was around $25.

Laura    

    
    Your local animal control/game and wildlife office can
    loan you one.
    
    
    Eva

    Ed Fisher
    NOVA::FISHER
    ZKO2-1/o19 (Nashua)
    DTN 381=1963
    
    For sale: 3 cat carriers, $10 each or all 3 for $25
    
    ed

    Andrea Midtmoen Fease
    DTN 237-5730 (please don't call)
    TAPE::Fease (please send mail)
    Live/work in Shrewsbury, MA
    
         I have 6 small (6 oz) cans of 9-Lives cat food that my kitties
    won't eat.  I have 1 can of Turkey & Rice, 2 cans of Beef & Rice, 2
    cans of Chicken, Lamb & Rice and 1 can of Chicken & Rice.
    
         20 cents each, or all six for $1.
    
    					- Andrea 

    Kennel Cab II by Doskocil for sale.  Intermediate size 24x16x14
    (LxWxH).  Airline approved. Excellent condition.  $15
    
    POWDML::GHENRY <---- preferred
    DTN 223-8762
    
    I work in Maynard & live in Hudson, MA.
    
    
    

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    Jacqui Anderson    		Please call my sister:  Diana Urban
    223-8880						617-890-6600
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    CAT TREE AND GARFIELD CAT BED:
    
    Cat Tree is approximately 5' high and 2.5' wide.  It looks like
    a small, carpeted tree.  It has a square 2.5' base (beige carpet)
    with a tall, narrow tree stem (light brown carpet) and two small
    "pods" and one large "pod" on top which is about 2.5' around
    (green/blue carpet).  It is one-year old and looks brand new as
    it was hardly used.  Paid $200 at Pet Supply Depot...will accept
    $100 or best offer.
    
    Garfield bed is approximately 2.5' around and also is one-year
    old and hardly used.  The bed has a large Garfield head which hangs
    over the base of the bed.  Paid $60...will accept $30 or best offer.

	My cat is having kidney trouble and has to go on a special
	diet. I have 22 3oz. cans of IAMS oceanfish flavor cat food
	I would like to sell. Asking price is $9.00, Food is avaliable
	for pick-up in Northboro, MA. or HLO. Let me know if you are 
	interested.

	Deb Fay
	DTN 225-5356
	ASDG::FAY
	

 Larry Vigneault                     CONTACT: Della Vigneault (Mother)
 email: octave::vigneault                     Worcester Ma.
 dtn:   276-9180                              (508)755-3941
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    Humane Society of New England seeks cat litter.
    
    Now that it is cat/kitten season, the Humane Society of New England in
    Nashua NH is asking for donations of clay litter.  Any amount will
    help.  For those wishing to make large donations, the shelter staff
    will be able to arrange a pick up.
    
    The shelter uses approximately 300 pounds of litter each week from
    now through the summer months.
    
    Litter may be delivered to the shelter, at 24 Ferry Road in Nashua, 
    Tuesday through Saturday.  For pick up information, call 889-BARK.

    re: .83
    
    Have they also tried contacting manufacturers of litter directly?
    

Pam Rickard
DTN: 226-5077
rickard@wasnt.lkg.dec.com
rickard@npss.enet.lkg.dec.com
npss::rickard

Located in Boxborough, MA, USA, or LKG1 on request and if
	reasonable to do so.

Cat stuff for sale:

Cat basket: no pad, bottom: 15"L x 10"W				$2

Cat bed: fuzzy foam oval shaped bed				$3

    
      Not quite a kitty thing, but I know a lot of Feliners love the Boston
    Flower Show too...
    
      I have 2 Members tickets for sale! Members tickets allow you to
    come in early before the hords of the general public. You get to see
    the displays and get into the sales area in relative peace. You also
    have access to the VIP lounge.  These are $20 apiece if you buy them,
    but I am offering 2 for 1, ($20 total).We usually invite our kitty 
    sitters to go with us each year, but this year they can't make it, 
    and we already had ordered the tickets,..so I hope someone else can 
    enjoy them this time.
    
      contact Denise Provencher
              DELNI::PROVENCHER
              226-5943
    
      
                                                                        

    
      Hi, I know this is not Feline specific, but  I know a lot of us
    Feliners also garden, and I cannot post this in the garden file since
    entry cannot be gained for the past month or so...but, I have
    an extra copy of Organic Gardening's Country Calendar and Planning
    Guide for 1997. I have been getting these for 10 years, nice book.
    They accidently sent me 2 this time, and said not to rturn it, just
    pass it along to a friend! So, that's what I am doing...
    It's free, I think I usually pay around $13.
    It has a day by day calendar where you can fill in plenty of space.
    Also has zone map, planting and spacing guide, design aids, garden
    plotter, info about companion planting, planting schedule,seed sowing
    date recorder, germination info., guide for determining last planting
    date, seed inventory sheet,  garden activity schedule, fruit, veggie,
    flower and herb logs, harvest guide, storage requirements for veggies
    and fruits, and a pantry record.  All kinds of neat info.
    I am in LKG, and will pass book on to you if you ask....
    It will be a great aid for the coming season..spring is coming, yes!
    
    Denise

Kathy Romberg
DTN 226-6558
TUXEDO::ROMBERG

FREE!!!
	1 self-feeder
	2 automatic waterers

All three of of these units are your basic plastic... The waterers 
hold about 2 quarts of water.  The feeder holds the equivalent amount 
of dry food. The feeder and one of the waterers are a 'matched set' - 
that is, they both have the Friskies logo on them.  The Friskies 
waterer could be turned into a feeder, since the there is a separate 
water container that goes inside the outer plastic shell.

I'll bring 'em to LKG, or you can come get 'em at my house in 
Leominster.  If I don't have a taker by the end of the month, they're
going in the dumpster.  My pusses no longer dine out of plastic, and 
can't be free-fed (much as Hannah wants free choice, Simon-the-Whale 
would become Simon-the-Zeppelin if he had free choice)


Kathy

    Kathy...if nobody is interested in them...please consider giving
    them to the Pat Brody Shelter for Cats in Lunenburg.  I know they
    use the water feeders ALOT in the summer for the outdoor area.
    
    It's better then throwing them in the dumpster!!!
    
    Sandy M

    This is a freebie.  An acquaintence is getting rid of some cages.  
    They're like cat show cages only they're 6ft long and have bottom
    trays.  If you're interested in obtaining one of these cages, let
    me know and I'll put you in contact with the owner.
    
    Jan (who wasn't give a ton of information on these cages to pass on)