THE KITTY KOURIER - Pet Adoption Network

SUMMER 2015
THE KITTY
KOURIER
4261 Culver Road
Rochester, NY 14622
(585) 338-9175
www.petadoptionnetwork.org
Answering the Call to Foster
Donna Cone is not new to fostering
young pets, but she had her hands
full after taking in a litter of two-dayold kittens back in February. They had
been scattered throughout an empty
house with no mother cat to be
found and desperately needed care
when Donna took them in.
The newborns were a lot of work—
they needed to be bottled fed every
few hours (a total of six times a day.)
Donna provided round-the-clock care
for the kittens. A few weeks into their
new routine, the kittens got sick and
required medication and additional
care. After being nursed back to
health, the kittens grew stronger and
came of adoption age. All four were
adopted and are now in their forever
homes!
has been caring for pets in need for
about 20 years. She has seen it all,
and has the special touch when it
comes to raising them to be healthy
from an extremely young age.
“The best part of fostering is seeing
them not only survive, but thrive,”
says Donna. “You have to get through
the part that scares you the most—if
they’re sick—and remember that the
most important part is to find them
good homes.”
Porscha
Ferrari
Donna’s Foster Kittens...Adopted!
Jaguar
Mercedes
Donna is a seasoned foster mom and
Recent Adoptions
Hubbell, Smokey, Maggie May, Margarete, Mimi,
Carmel, Rico, Ferrari, Porscha, Mercedes, Jaguar, Raleigh,
Marty, May, Magic, Scruffy
Feline Folktails - Cats in Folklore and Superstition
Copyright 1994-2010, Sarah Hartwell; http://messybeast.com/folktails.htm
CATS AND GODS
The fecund cat is often been associated with fertility. In parts of Europe, a cat
decorated with ribbons was released in the field after harvest-time to appease the
gods. The Peruvian fertility god Ai Apaec could assume the form of a tomcat. A
Chinese cat deity, Li Shou, warded off evil spirits at night and the Roman goddess
Diana sometimes wore the form of a cat.
Chinese legends say that cats were put in charge of the world and had the power of
speech. The cats soon delegated this job to humans so that felines could laze about.
The shadowy patches on the necks of Siamese cats are the thumbprints of gods who
picked the cats up to admire them. Birman cats started out as plain brown cats until
one jumped on the body of a Burmese priest slain by Thai invaders and the priest's
spirit passed into it. The cat's body turned golden while its head, tail and legs
remained brown. The cat's feet went pure white as they had touched the holy man's
skin.
The Scandinavian goddess Freyja rode in a
chariot drawn by cats so farmers left out
offerings for her cats to ensure a good harvest.
In Ancient Egypt, cats captured the glow of the setting sun in their eyes and kept it safe until morning,
making it unlawful for cats to be killed. When the Persians attacked part of Egypt they tied cats to their
shields - the Egyptians dared not put up a fight in case they injured or killed the
cats.
To Muslims, pigs and dogs are unclean, but the fastidious cat is tolerated. The
Prophet Mohammed had a tabby cat which fell asleep on the sleeve of his robe.
Rather than disturb the cat, he cut off his sleeve when he answered the muezzin
(call to prayer). This cat once warned Mohammed of danger and to this day tabby
cats have the 'M' mark on the foreheads in remembrance of his blessing and three
dark lines on their backs where he stroked his cat.
The Egyptians believed the 'M' to depict the sacred Scarab beetle ,while in
Christian folklore it is the mark of the Virgin Mary who blessed a cat which killed a
venomous snake sent by the Devil to bite the Christ child in his crib. In a related version from Christian folklore, the infant Jesus was laying in the manger shivering from cold. Alerted by his cries, a mother tabby cat lay
next to the child to warm him up. In gratitude, Mary stroked the cats forehead,
marking it with an 'M' and to this day, the caring mother cat's descendants all carry
the mark of Mary.
CATS FOR LUCK
In Russia, blue cats were often thought lucky, while in Japan tortoiseshell-and-white is
luckiest and tortoiseshell cats. Tortie tomcats are lucky for sailors wanting fair
weather. Tri-colored cats are also lucky in Canada, but naughty Torties are reputed to
be troublesome in England. In Japan, a black spot on a cat means the cat contains the
soul of a departed ancestor. In Britain, the black cat is considered to be a symbol of
good luck and some people consider white cats to be unlucky. In the US, white cats
are considered to be lucky while black cats are unlucky.
In many countries cats are said to foretell the weather. In Indonesia cats are thought
to control the rain. In China the older and uglier a cat is, the luckier it is.
In parts of northern Europe, a cat which enters a house of its own volition brings good
luck with it. In Russia, couples make sure a cat moves into their new home with them
to bring good fortune. In Japan, a cat waved a forepaw to beckon a lord into a building, saving him from a lightning bolt and the beckoning cat is still used as a good luck
charm. According to Buddhists dark colored cats attracted gold and light colored cats
brought silver. In Abyssinia an unmarried girl who kept a cat was a wealthy catch.
The Japanese/Chinese Fortune Cats
Calico: considered to be the luckiest.
White: happiness, purity, and positive
things to come. Gold: wealth and
prosperity. Black: wards of evil spirits.
Red: success in love and relationships.
Green: good health
Upcoming Events & Fundraisers!
Strikes for Strays Bowling Fundraiser: Sunday, August 23rd
Empire Lanes, Webster from 1-3pm
$20/ticket, incl. 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental and auction coupons
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PAN would like to say a big thank you to Dee Mosteller of the
Lilliputian Foundation for their VERY generous contribution. Dee
adopted a wonderful little dog from Kate Sullivan, PAN President,
many years ago. Dee is interested in supporting PAN’s rescue work
so that many other pets will find such loving homes.
THANK YOU TO DEE AND TO ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL
DONORS FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT!
Look Who’s 3!
Martha celebrated her third birthday on April
10th. When she first came to PAN as a kitten,
the vet had diagnosed her with a very serious
heart condition and estimated that she would
only survive about 6 months—one year
maximum. She is thriving in her home and
living proof that love goes a long way!
Are You Prepared for a
Pet Emergency?
www.humanesociety.org
Everyone who shares a home with a pet should have a basic pet first-aid kit on hand. Keep your pet's first-aid kit in
your home and take it with you if you are traveling with your pet.
What Your Pet First Aid Kit Should Include
Pet-Specific Supplies
Pet first-aid book
Phone numbers: your veterinarian, the nearest emergency-veterinary clinic (along with directions!) and a poison-control center or
hotline (such as the ASPCA poison-control center, which can be reached at 1-800-426-4435)
Paperwork for your pet (in a waterproof container or bag): proof of rabies-vaccination status, copies of other important medical
records and a current photo of your pet (in case he gets lost)
Nylon leash
Self-cling bandage (stretches and sticks to itself but not to fur, available at pet stores and from pet supply catalogs)
Muzzle or strips of cloth to prevent biting (don't use this if your pet is vomiting, choking, coughing or otherwise having difficulty
breathing)
Basic First-Aid Supplies
Absorbent gauze pads
Non-latex disposable gloves
Adhesive tape
Scissors (with blunt ends)
Antiseptic wipes, lotion, powder or spray
Sterile non-stick gauze pads for bandages
Blanket (a foil emergency blanket)
Sterile saline solution (sold at pharmacies)
Cotton balls or swabs
Tweezers
Gauze rolls
Pet carrier
Petroleum jelly (to lubricate the thermometer)
Ice pack
Nail clippers
Ear cleaning solution
Non-prescription antibiotic ointment
Towels
Penlight or flashlight
Splints and tongue depressors
Plastic eyedropper or syringe
Rubbing alcohol (isopropyl) to clean the thermometer
Styptic powder or pencil (sold at veterinary hospitals, pet-supply stores, and your local pharmacy)
Temporary identification tag (to put your local contact information on your pet's collar when you travel)
Hydrogen peroxide (to induce vomiting—do this only when directed by a veterinarian or a poison-control expert)
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®), if approved by a veterinarian for allergic reactions. A veterinarian must tell you the correct dosage
for your pet's size.
Expired credit card or sample credit card (from direct-mail credit-card offers) to scrape away insect stingers
Glucose paste or corn syrup (for diabetic dogs or those with low blood sugar)
Rectal thermometer (your pet's temperature should not rise above 103°F or fall below 100°F)
Other Advice
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In addition to the items listed above, include anything your veterinarian has recommended specifically for your pet.
Check the supplies in your pet's first-aid kit occasionally and replace any items that have expired.
For your family's safety, keep all medical supplies and medications out of the reach of children and pets.