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I wanted to stop in and introduce myself, I've been stalking your wonderful forum for month now. Trying to soak it all in!

I have 5 dogs (2danes, a husky, corgi and yorki) my boyfriend and I are very involved with the local Humane group with my oldest Dane being their ambassador. Recently we were involved with a house that needed to relinquish many animals due to being unable to provide food for themselves or their pets. The owner requested to relocate 10 cats, some of which were feral, the rest indoor/outdoor. Nobody had foster room, they pound was overly full so it came down to euthnize the cats or let them starve and continue risk of being hit on road (many already had) so... We now have 6 foster cats in an empty hous, where we esplit half of our free time with this group and half with our house dogs.We will bring them into our house when we are sure they are completely healthy.

So far I have truly enjoyed getting to know these cats. I had no idea they were so much fun ! Still learning the ins and outs of cat body language and how they like to play. Lol I'm constantly being told that they are not dogs and won't come when called, but I'm darn close with one of them!

Quick introduction of the guitar heros

(Forgive me I am terrible about correct cat language)

Fender: orange tabby with huge feet! A little extra fur around his face and a longer haired tail. He is working on his recall :)

Squier: doppleganger to Fender. I seriously can't keep them straight yet, though Squier is more likely to hide. Once found is a sweet guy!

Gibson: gray/brown tabby. He is estimated to be 2-3, going in on Wednesday to have multiple tooth extraction, including a fang. He will also be neutered. Any tips on how the extractions will alter feeding , need special food?

Dean: gray/blue. He has a beautiful silver sheen to him. He is missing his lower incisors, and about a year old. Big head, tall and slim. An incredible climber (found him perched on the shower curtain rod)

Aria. Gray/blue with the greenest eyes. I honestly did not know a cat could have such eyes, she is gorgeous and the sweetest of them all. She will run to see us, though always in the same travel pattern (out of closet, across desk, down to nightstand then acrossthe bed to the door). They think about 3 years

Taylor: she is a sweet baby. She had terrible rodent ulcers and swollen lips. The first vet we saw refused to treat them, was more interested in vaccines and parasites. I took her to my vet and she gave her cortisone and antibiotics, only after that treatment would the poor thing eat. She is about 8 months and is 6#. She is gray and white with what I think looks like disproportionally huge eyes. She is a gem

I really think I will miss these when they find their true home!
 
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Please forgive the horrible typos, my phone is not playing nice! I'll try to edit the post
 

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Welcome to TCS!  
   Bless you for watching out for these kitties.  I, too, am someone who knew only dogs for many years before learning the ways of Cats.  I think it's wonderful that your Dane is an ambassador for the local Humane group.  He must be a fantastic dog.  And the cats all sound delightful. We'd love to see photos of them. Great names, btw.

Is there a possibility that you will keep any of them?  Cats have a way of moving into your heart and there are a lot of foster "failures" out there.  


This is a friendly site and a great resource if you have any questions.  Don't hesitate to ask if you run into problems!  
 

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Welcome to the Cat Site, and many thanks for taking care of these kitties. I hope your group will also spay and neuter them.

Cats certainly will come when you call them. They first have to know their names, which can take a while for them to learn. Then when you do call them, make sure you always have something for them - food, a treat, or a new toy. Once they get used to you giving them something when you call, they will always come when you call them.

They will also learn companions's names, and will come when you call them, too. I always have an audience when I say "treat." 
 
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Thank you for the warm welcome. First of all yes, absolutely they will be spayed/neutered. They all already are with exception ofGubson which was on hold until the specialist can address his teeth, that way only one sedation needed, and Taylor who isn't healthy enough for a spay yet. Follow up with my vet this week and anticipate the green light for her also.

A few pics of the group, minus Squier. He didn't want to come out of hiding for his picture. I'd love any feedback on the cats. Correct blame of color etc. I put in their files all DSH with exception of fender and squier.i am assuming medium length would be correct?

 
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This is Taylor.i think she has an odd eye size in proportion to her head. Dies she look normal?

Aria. I think her eyes are incredibly gorgeous. I didn't think their eyes were this green

Dean. Is he blue or gray? Very pretty silver sheen to him!

Fender. Medium hair best describe him?

Gibson

Thanks for the help!
 

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Beautiful, beautiful kitties!  Taylor's eyes just look large to me, nothing unusual. I love the two gray cats. Some people call them blue, but they always look gray to me. Yes, Fender looks like a medium hair. I love them all!
 
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Thank you! I really am loving the experience. I find myself every day, must not keep!
 

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Do you take pictures of animals as part of your work with the Humane group?  Your photos are gorgeous and do your very beautiful cats justice.   The green back drop is perfect.  Very nice! 
 
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I do take dog photos (just posted them in a new thread. This was my first attempt with cats. Wow a completely different experience! The house is being remodeled so the recliner had a sheet draped over it. I was attempting a whole different set up that the cats didn't appreciate. Fendee however jumped into the recliner and relaxed, so I I switched gears and the recliner became the stage ;)

Photography is a hobby and stress break

Thank you for the compliments
 
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Wow, thank you so much! I'm honored!
 
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Welcome to TCS! :wavey:

Lovely shots of your lovely cats! [emoji]10084[/emoji]️

Glad you found your way here and hope you enjoy the site as much as we enjoy looking at your kitties.

Do they play the electric guitar? ................:think:................:lol3:
 

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Welcome all to TCS!  Gibson is a gorgeous guy -- wishing him a speedy recovery from his dental work, and wishing all of the sweet cats loving, forever homes asap! 
  May you and your bf be many times blessed for putting your caring into action for this family in need!
 
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