Once again, I’m starting with my own fosters. I have three available. I can not continue to provide for these guys. Taking them to adoption events has been very difficult for me and hard on them. I bring them all back home with me afterward, too. Now I have to find another way. You’ve seen Bunj here before. The younger boys haven’t been properly blogged yet. Here’s my gang:

Firstly is my long-time foster, Bunjie. He’s a great little cat. Don’t let that elegant exterior fool you though, he’s a clown underneath the classy coat. Bunj loves to bound about from one end of the room to the other, punctuating his perambulations with wild leaps and effortless bouncing. He moves beautifully. He likes to noozle and purr but isn’t a sit-still sort of cat. He’ll check in for lovin’ then is off and running again. He is not a decorative cat-that is, he’s not one to sit tidy and look perfectly matched with the decor. He’s moving most of the time. He’s an entertaining chap.

He’s also dominant. I don’t recommend placing him with other cats. There will be no peace. He’s best as an only cat but not necessarily as an only pet. Bunjie is highly sociable and needs company. He has met with an older Airedale a few times.  the meetings went surprisingly well.   Bunjie isn’t a hisser nor growler.  He’s curious and playful, like a dog.

Bunjie is up-to-date on vaccinations and has been neutered. He’s six months age now, moving on to seven months. There is an adoption fee, this is set by Habitat for Cats who neutered him.

A woman made Bunjie’s acquaintance last Sunday at Petco Pittsford.  She quickly disqualified herself as a potential adopter, “because cats need to be outdoors”.  Throughout the meeting she stressed that the cat would be outdoors, despite my requirements that a cat goes outdoors ONLY on a harness and lead or if an enclosure is provided.  These people live almost on a street corner (good potential for auto strike), dogs roam loose in the neighbourhood (I’ve seen the results of that), there is a large cat roaming round (possibility of exposure to ringworm, FIV, FeLeuk, and injuries from fights), exposure to fleas and ticks (parasites), neighbours using pesticides, fertilisers, herbicides, rodenticides (poisoning).  Let’s not forget that cats let to roam can become pests, using neighbours’ gardens as toilets and chasing wildlife around.  In a chemical neighbourhood like hers, though, the wildlife is probably already gone or going, so that, at least, shouldn’t be of as much concern.  She didn’t care.  She wants an energetic cat (presumably to out-run the dangers and angry neighbours) as a plaything for her daughter.  Get the kid a toy.

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Next is Sterling. He’s a charming little blue boy. Nice blue tabby, very soft fur but I can’t decide if he’s going to be a shorthair or longhair like his mum, Westie. She’s just gorgeous-and he looks very much like her. He’s a friendly little fellow, curious, likes to check out anything going on anywhere around him. He romps and plays with anyone-his mum, his brother, a piece of rope, a flutter toy, people, bugs. They’re all good. He’s had his first vet check, has been wormed, and tested negative for FIV.

Last is Sid. I named him Obsidian but Sid sounds better. He’s a happy guy but wary of strangers. Sid hates adoption events! I can’t keep taking him just to get him all upset. I think he’ll turn out a quieter adult than will Sterling. Sid is a black tabby-you can just make out the markings in good light. He has a white patch on his chest. He’s hilariously cute and has a meow that makes you think he’s been abused and neglected. He certainly has NOT been abused nor neglected. He just decided to try it out and found that he received lots of sympathy and a little extra food when using the croaky mews. He’s wormed and tested negative for FIV.

Last night, I peered out the door to see if the ferals had dispersed for the night. They stay near the house, I’ve put up several little places to get out of wind and rain and to burrow under where they’re concealed and warm. Two former hooded litter pans are sat right by the side entrance to our garage. I can peep out between the slats of the blinds and see if someone is inside the pans. Last night I saw a bit of fur moving about that looked-strange. I watched, it turned out to be a very fluffy kitten. Of course I opened the door immediately for a better look, startling the kitten into running off. Daphne sat at my feet looking mildly annoyed. I decided that she could have a third plate of dinner, and heaped it high so that the kitten, if it returned quickly, could have some food too. I peeked out a few more times before going to bed. Each time I spotted Daphne, standing guard outside the litter pan shelters. Sometimes I saw the kitten’s face in one of the pans. Grey with white markings. Very cute!

This morning I went out to feed the ferals their breakfast. A kitten blasted out of one pan, heading off to parts unknown. Phooey, I wanted to get a better look. Peering into the pan, there sat another grey kitten with white markings! As soon as I stood up, that one rocketed off too. Daphne remained to eat. Of course.

As soon as I can, I’ll get pictures. But I don’t know what to do with these kits! I can’t bring any more in. No one is adopting kittens. No one. I also can’t leave them to live out a short, ugly, feral life. I need to trap and spay Daphne, and her kits might be big enough for spay/neuter by now. But there is NO money for the spay/neuters, no matter how cheap they are (and they ARE cheap through Habitat for Cats, who even loan out the traps without charge). I’d love to tame the new little kits, but a pet spay is at least $75 (to avoid ear-tipping). That’s very inexpensive too. But I just don’t have it. Someone please say a prayer for us.

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Here is a beauty, she’s Lollypop’s Cat of the Week. She really needs a forever home! Cats don’t do well with constant upheaval, and Ki Ki has had enough. Read on:

KI KI

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Ki Ki is a 4-year-old female cat who is declawed in front. She was returned to Lollypop Farm by her adopters because of personal problems they were having that left them unable to care for her. Ki Ki was originally brought to the shelter by someone who was moving and could not take her along. Ki Ki is a friendly and talkative kitty. She’s a beautiful cat and loves to be around people. Ki Ki has been living in one of our catteries, a housing area for multiple cats, for a while now and she is doing well there. Come out and meet her today!

Please, give Ki Ki a place in your heart and home.

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Sid, Sterling & Bunjie are still here. They’re such great little kitties, I never expected to have had them this long.

At least Bunjie tried a home visit this week. The owners have a wonderful large older dog. The dog was quite delighted with Bunjie. They played well for about a half hour, then Bunjie wanted to be left alone. He’s very good about travelling. He doesn’t much like being stuffed into a carrier but he’s quiet, he doesn’t poo nor pee nor puke while riding. Just sits quietly.

All three will be at Pittsford Petco this Sunday. I don’t want to take them to any more adoption events. It’s too much stress on them-especially the kittens, Sterling and Sid. It’s too much stress on me, too. It’s a deal of hard work on a day when I ought to be a bit less stressed. I love these cats but no one even looks at them. They’re clean with trimmed nails every Sunday. They’re healthy and playful. They have wonderful personalities. But no one looks. It makes me very sad.

I do have a positive note-Westie, Sid and Sterling’s mum, is set for her spay on 3 December. I just hope she’s not found an intact male. She spends most of her outdoors  time with Thumper, who was neutered in June. As long as she sticks with him, I shouldn’t have to worry about pregnancy. I haven’t seen any intact males lately. I’d much rather that Westie remain indoors but she may never become an indoors cat. I will keep trying, she’s a sweet little cat and well worth the time, cost, and effort. She has a sweet face and purr too. Soon I hope to get some good images. She doesn’t like the camera so I have to shoot fast and hope for the best.

Lollypop’s Cat of the Week is already gone! I am very happy whenever I hear of a cat being adopted. Bless you, whoever you are, who has taken Frenchie into your home and heart!

This time I’m starting with my own fosters. I have three available. I can not continue to provide for these guys. Taking them to adoption events has been very difficult for me and hard on them. I bring them all back home with me afterward, too. Now I have to find another way. You’ve seen Bunj here before. The younger boys haven’t been properly blogged yet. Here’s my gang:

Firstly is my long-time foster, Bunjie. He’s a great little cat. Don’t let that elegant exterior fool you though, he’s a clown underneath the classy coat. Bunj loves to bound about from one end of the room to the other, punctuating his perambulations with wild leaps and effortless bouncing. He moves beautifully. He likes to noozle and purr but isn’t a sit-still sort of cat. He’ll check in for lovin’ then is off and running again. He is not a decorative cat-that is, he’s not one to sit tidy and look perfectly matched with the decor. He’s moving most of the time. He’s an entertaining chap.

He’s also dominant. I don’t recommend placing him with other cats. There will be no peace. He’s best as an only cat but not necessarily as an only pet. Bunjie is highly sociable and needs company. He’s been meeting an Airedale recently. Where the meetings haven’t been the ‘instant buds’ sort of interaction, he’s been surprisingly well-behaved. No injuries to the dog, who is keenly interested yet very polite. I am much relieved. The dog is an older fellow, actually quite polished and no apparent prey drive. It seems a good match but more meetings are needed before a determination will be made.

Bunjie is up-to-date on vaccinations and has been neutered. He’s six months age now, moving on to seven months. There is an adoption fee, this is set by Habitat for Cats who neutered him.

Next is Sterling. He’s a charming little blue boy. Nice blue tabby, very soft fur but I can’t decide if he’s going to be a shorthair or longhair like his mum, Westie. She’s just gorgeous-and he looks very much like her. He’s a friendly little fellow, curious, likes to check out anything going on anywhere around him. He romps and plays with anyone-his mum, his brother, a piece of rope, a flutter toy, people, bugs. They’re all good. He’s had his first vet check, has been wormed, and tested negative for FIV

Last is Sid. I named him Obsidian but Sid sounds better. He’s a happy guy but wary of strangers. Sid really hates adoption events! I can’t keep taking him just to get him all upset. I think he’ll turn out a quieter adult than will Sterling. Sid is a black tabby-you can just make out the markings in good light. He has a white patch on his chest. He’s hilariously cute and has a meow that makes you think he’s been abused and neglected. He certainly has NOT been abused nor neglected. He just decided to try it out and found that he received lots of sympathy and a little extra food when using the croaky mews. He’s wormed and tested negative for FIV.

Now for Lollypop Farm’s Cat of the Week.

SKINNY

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Skinny was in foster care for a while with medical problems, but he is healthy now and ready for a new home! His foster family had cats and large and small dogs and Skinny liked them all! He also gets along with children. Skinny is a calm, laid-back cat who loves people and will curl up on your lap. At some point before he came to Lollypop Farm, Skinny’s tail was broken. It healed fine and doesn’t bother him, but it’s still crooked. It just adds to his character!

Great news! Chaviva has been adopted!!!

CHAVIVA

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Chaviva is a 1-year-old female cat who was brought to Lollypop Farm because her former owner had too many pets. She came in at just nine months old with four kittens, so she went into foster care for a while. Chaviva was a good mom and lived with a dog, kids, and cats in her foster home. Now she is spayed and ready for adoption! Chaviva uses a scratching post and is quiet and gentle. She loves petting and attention, but she likes her alone-time, too.

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Theft of items after Greenwich Kiwanis Antiques Show

From Derek A. Johnson, B&D Johnson Antiques
Published with permission from Derek A. Johnson

Sent: Sun, October 25, 2009 1:33:13 PM
Subject: Missing Items from Greenwich Show

It has come to our attention that a couple of items went missing during pack out following the Greenwich Antiques Show. A small bag containing a group of miniature watercolors and a silhouette, as well as paperwork, was not accounted for, with the possibility that it was stolen from a vehicle. Unfortunately, the items didn’t belong to the dealer, but were in his possession for conservation. Obviously the dealer, as well as the owner of the items are distraught and I’m assisting with providing notice of the situation.

I’m requesting that if anyone has any information regarding this matter to please contact me. If you may have seen any suspicious activity or persons around the facility during packout, specifically around the rear of the gymnasium or back parking lot, please let me know asap.

A police report has been filed with the Greenwich Police department at this time. Also a reward has been offered for the return of the items, as the return of them is obviously the most desired outcome.

Of note, a similar incident is said to have occurred during the packout of another CT show in recent months. Obviously any parallels between the two will be investigated as the concern of shows in the area becoming targets is certainly viable. Please be aware during the chaos of packout of all those around and keep your vehicles and valuable locked and safe.

I’ll be forwarding along some images of the missing items (included above), but in the meantime if any info can be provided we’d really appreciate it. I’ve listed my contact info as well as the Greenwich PD’s info below.

Thank you,

Derek A. Johnson
B&D Johnson Antiques
PO Box 35
Stanfordville, NY 12581
845-868-7464

Town of Greenwich
Greenwich Police Department
11 Bruce Place
Greenwich, CT 06830-1404
Main #: (203) 622-8000
Case #: 09-102510
Officer: Turcsangi
Badge#: 135

Genny has a new home! Love to you angels who saw the perfect companion in this dear senior cat!

The pig awoke from a nice snooze in the neighbours’ indoor ring then promptly set to ‘playing’ with the carriages inside.  Seeing certain doom to the valuable antique carriages, Mr. Neighbour put his dog on a lead and baited the pig with him.  Dog never sussed that he was being so used, to him it was great fun to bound about on a lead, yipping his happy head off, while pig lunged and loped along trying to get this snack-sized barking morsel.  They baited the pig all the way to his own yard.  Seeing nothing in which to enclose the pig (since said pig had pulverised his own  enclosure), they watched him stroll over to water for a drink then beat a hasty retreat.

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Crackerbox Palace rang back.  I learned that this is a rescue for farm animals, so are well equipped to transport a pig if necessary.  They sound a great organisation and I’m happy to know of them.

Pig’s owner rang me back early evening on Saturday.  I told her what had happened and she wasn’t at all pleased-she and her son had just finished a third enclosure round the pig’s yard, so his breaking through all three was monumental.  She was some hours’ drive from home yet, having put in a day of work then getting caught up in city traffic.  I never heard later if the pig was still on the premises when she returned home.

I have received several queries about the pig from FaceBook users, fromt the blog post, and from some forums in which I participate. Almost every query was an offer to take the pig!  There were also some very funny ‘pig experience’ stories shared.

A neighbour’s pig slipped out for a stroll this morning Another neighbour alerted me to its presence in my front yard by alternately pounding on my door and petting the pig. I have the owner’s mobile # on my mobile so rang right off. The owners are neither at home nor answering their mobile. Of course we don’t know their name-only a first name and the house in which they reside.

The neighbour who alerted me went home to enlist her husband’s help in rounding up the pig. I ran back indoors to grab a bribe to encourage the pig to walk where we wanted it to go. The pig, not wanting to let its new friend go, hesitated a moment then set off after my neighbour.

With some effort the neighbours laid a canvas strap round the pig to help guide it into their indoor riding ring. I tried to entice it with slices of Wegman’s Seedless Rye bread which the pig greatly enjoyed.

Now the pig has sat in that indoor riding ring while I rang first 911, who of course can’t do anything but wasn’t sure that there was anyone who could pick up a pig. 911 alerted law enforcement who won’t even come out to take a report-they lack the means to transport a pig. I rang the county Human Society, who also lacks means to transport a pig. Human Society recommended I ring Crackerbox Palace, which is presumably a petting zoo. I left a message on their answering device. I then rang Animal Control, again leaving a message. While I tried to find someone to remove the pig, the neighbour went to knock at the owner’s door-no one answered the door.

I find that there is no person nor agency willing or able to remove a stray pig. The thing is kind of friendly, or maybe it’s hungry. Hard to tell. I like it but it smells kind of funny.

I wonder how long the neighbours will keep the pig in their barn before calling a butcher? I’ll bet that’s the only person in the county who can do anything about a pig.

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Genny is a beautiful 12-year-old cat who was found as a stray. We don’t know much about her history, but we know she’d make a wonderful companion! Genny has a friendly, sweet personality and loves attention. She loves to be held or curl up in your lap. This great cat is eligible for our Seniors-for-Seniors program, which means that adopters age 60 and older can take her home free of charge!

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Those lynx-tip ears and huge green eyes are gorgeous.  Fancy letting a senior cat “stray”.  Poor Genny.  Poor, beautiful Genny.  I pray that she soon has a home.