Goodbye and goodluck

[edwina]

I want to say bye to the people that are on here who have been nice to me, but it seems that my cats since alot of them are in outside houses or run arent as good as the majority on here, so i have deleted all the pics that i can so nobody has to look at them anymore. 14+ good luck with your caturary , i hope you tame your new furbaby. Thanks again to the people who have helped me on this site. Goodbye.

[Winston]

Edwina I dont know what happened but wanted you to know I enjoyed all of your pics you posted! as I am sure many others did too! You are an amazing person to save the kitties the way you do! Also it gave me some ideas on how to build them!!

I have been a member for a little while and have seen quite a few people leave but just wanted to say you can ignore those that are upsetting you and just chat with those on here who like to do that with you! its hard sometimes but everyone here is from diffeent backgrounds, ctiies, customs, countries you name it and we all differ in opinion! it takes some getting used too! we also have some nasty trolls and spammers and that also makes it tough!

Cheers

Cindy

[14+kitties]

Edwina - Please reconsider leaving. This time of the year is a bit rough with quite a few of the regulars on holidays and such. I sincerely hope that our regulars do not feel that just because some of your cats are outside that they are less pets than those in the house. I know you do what you can to feed the strays in your area and to fix those you can. For that you deserve a huge and a !
I wasn't signed in when you posted your new house yesterday but I did get a chance to see it before you deleted it. Oggie looked very happy in it. I am sure you do your best to help as many as you can.
Come back and get to know some of us more. Maybe you can get ideas for making a larger run/kennel that can be joined together so kitties can have company. It works well for me.
And thanks for the good wishes. The newest guy in the garage is coming around slowly. The big black one in the catuary - not so much.

[ancientgirl]

Edwina, people do what they can. You're situation may not be the same as someone elses, but that doesn't make your cats that you have outside any less a loved pet than ones that are inside. You've taken the time to make safe little enclosures for yours, and you are helping as many as you can.

I hope you reconsider.

[Love4himies]

What happened?

[chico2]

Edwina,I don't know what happened,or what was said to make you feel this way,but of course staying or not is your choice:sad:
Anyone,rescuing and caring for stray,unwanted cats is an in my book and all cats are beautiful,whether they are a roughed up Tom or a pure-bred.
There is no such thing as a cat not measuring up..
I wish I was younger,had the space to do what you,14+ and several others do,it would be a life-time commitment
I know some cats will never be lap-cats,will live outside,but what you are doing,keeping them healthy and well fed,is a life-line to them and I for one am very greatful there are people like you.

[edwina]

The problem was that i had posted pics of Oggies house and him, and 28 people had looked at it and nobody commented on it. So i figured most everyone disapproved of what i did. I also put up pics of my cats in another section of this thread, and only a few commented on those, so i figured if you didnt have about 1000 posts nobody wanted to talk about your pets. So i took the pics down that i could. :sad:

[BenMax]

Edwina - we all post at times and may not be commented on. That's ok. If you post (or for me anyways), I do it for myself and not for others. Don't take offence if no one comments - they were obviously reading so that should be good enough.

Don't leave because of the lack of attention your thread got. It happens to even the 'in' crowd.

Girl - post your pictures and post your threads with pride!!!! And trust me - if someone here disapproved - you would have heard about it in your thread or by PM. I really hope you reconsider and take things in stride. It's all good.

[ownedbycats]

I tend to look but not comment, not because i disapprove, but because usually I'm just saying what someone else has already said. I figure the original poster probably doesn't bother reading too many identical posts.

[Golden Girls]

Originally Posted by 14+kitties

I sincerely hope that our regulars do not feel that just because some of your cats are outside that they are less pets than those in the house. I know you do what you can to feed the strays in your area and to fix those you can. For that you deserve a huge and a

Ditto. Validate yourself and be proud of what your doing ... which is making a difference to the ones' who might otherwise starve :sad: I can't imagine it being easy having to feed so many out of pocket

[CearaQC]

Originally Posted by edwina

The problem was that i had posted pics of Oggies house and him, and 28 people had looked at it and nobody commented on it. So i figured most everyone disapproved of what i did. I also put up pics of my cats in another section of this thread, and only a few commented on those, so i figured if you didnt have about 1000 posts nobody wanted to talk about your pets. So i took the pics down that i could. :sad:

Hmmmm, someone's got low self esteem!

So you are saying you feel you are not valued because not very many people looked at your pictures and you didn't receive as many comments as you wished?

I don't know what's going on in that head of yours but your value as a person and any work you do with animals with the best of intentions has absolutely nothing to do with how "popular" you think you may be on an internet forum.

I'm not "popular" and far from it actually. I probably talk too much or say the wrong thing. And I definitely don't participate in a lot of threads, especially the sad ones because I'm waaaaay too sensitive and if I did that every day I'd be bawling constantly and would be useless. But then again I don't really care whether I'm beloved or not by strangers on the internet. I post pics and hardly anyone makes comments, but I'm not phased by it.

Buck up and start loving yourself first and foremost. Stop looking for acceptance from others. It's gotta originate from within YOU.

[BeagleMum]

Originally Posted by edwina

The problem was that i had posted pics of Oggies house and him, and 28 people had looked at it and nobody commented on it. So i figured most everyone disapproved of what i did. I also put up pics of my cats in another section of this thread, and only a few commented on those, so i figured if you didnt have about 1000 posts nobody wanted to talk about your pets. So i took the pics down that i could. :sad:

I have posted threads of pictures and whatever on here before and had very few people ever make a comment on it. I know how you feel and whether people are doing it on purpose or not, sometimes it does suck. I also know however that I will sometimes come in here and look around at the pics and stuff but not always comment because I don't really feel like I am "part of the gang". The people here are really nice though and I am sure they aren't trying to insult you on purpose. Give them a chance, they are really great knowledgeable people!!

[ancientgirl]

Originally Posted by edwina

The problem was that i had posted pics of Oggies house and him, and 28 people had looked at it and nobody commented on it. So i figured most everyone disapproved of what i did. I also put up pics of my cats in another section of this thread, and only a few commented on those, so i figured if you didnt have about 1000 posts nobody wanted to talk about your pets. So i took the pics down that i could. :sad:

Don't think like that. I know I somethings just don't see many posts the day they are posted and wind up finding them days later. As for the views, I know sometimes I've posted stuff and have like 50 or 100 views and only a handful of comments. Sometimes people just lurk, or they mean to comment or get busy and forget. It's especially true for those of us who are surfing while at work.

Please don't think nobody here doesn't care about you or your cats.

[BenMax]

I have to tell you, due to this thread, I am aware that comments are important. I am guilty of not responding to all as I find myself drawn to people asking for training or rescue questions. I lurk or skim through others and it is rare that I comment on pictures of people's beloved companions and I realize how important this is.

Edwina - I sincerely apologize for not acknowleding your pictures. Of course people here love their pets and want to show them off like their very own children. I for one will pay more attention to this in the future.

I have to say that people like 14+, Chico, L4H, AncientGirl, Cieptra and so many others post pictures and it is so rare I comment. It's a given that I look, smile and appreciate. I hope everyone knows that.

Thanks for making us aware of the importance. At the same time - don't get offended as I am certain it is not intentional. Ok??

[muggsmom]

Originally Posted by ownedbycats

I tend to look but not comment, not because i disapprove, but because usually I'm just saying what someone else has already said. I figure the original poster probably doesn't bother reading too many identical posts.

Same here! Also, I'm not very (see, I can't even think of how to word what I'm trying to say)......and what I come up with sounds lame, so I don't bother to post. But that doesn't mean that I'm not interested!

[edwina]

Thanks guys.

I put oggies pics back up in the photo section.

[Chris21711]

Originally Posted by edwina

Thanks guys.

I put oggies pics back up in the photo section.

Way to Go

[BenMax]

Originally Posted by edwina

Thanks guys.

I put oggies pics back up in the photo section.

I saw Oggie and he is a gorgeous boy!!! That cat condo is absolutely A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!

[Cathy1]

Please don't leave over that. I have been here since 2006 and have only posted 301 times. I do log on quite a bit because I like to read everybody's stories, look at pics and to learn also. I am usually a quiet person and like to listen or read what other people have to say. I have learned alot on this site and I hardly ever comment on people's pics but that doesn't mean I don't like them because I do love them.

[aslan]

Edwina, something the others may not have mentioned. It could be people online as guests that hadn't commented. They aren't members so they can't. As someone else did mention, most of us regulars are away a little more at this time of year, please don't take it personal.

[Dracko]

What happens is if the "regulars" aren't around sometimes it takes a while for posting to a thread to happen. Most nonregulars look but don't post. I find on weekends it's slower and here in Canada yesterday was a holiday for us so many people opted to take other days off this week as well.

Put it this way. If people had DISapproved they probably would have posted that. LOL Many of us look but are too lazy to post. I guarantee once the "regulars" looked at your thread they would have started to post.

[14+kitties]

Mmm, lesson learned. From now on I am not going to take it for granted that people know I have looked and liked their pics. Even if it is something that has been said before it's worth saying again. We all like to hear nice things about our furries. Thanks for that Edwina. I think you opened some eyes today.

[onster]

Oh edwina, i am soooo sorry you feel this way.

I am very guilty, especially lately, of just reading threads and not commenting at all I just am soooo busy these days as Im sure many of our members are. Heck half the time I forget to go back to my *own* threads!!

I was hoping you didnt actually think your cat 'didnt measure up' when I saw the empty thread and reason for deletion. I thought ..no way!!!! No one would think that bout their kitties..so i thought maybe something was lost in translation and maybe u had difficulty resizing Honestly it was unfathomable to me that you, who obviously care so much and take such good care of your kitties would think that...

I hope you do decide to stay

[chico2]

Well,it seems we cleared all that up
I LOVE looking at pics and I really try to comment on every post,I did not see the pics of Oggie,I think,but I'll look at in a minute.
Edwina,it's people like you,14+,Frenchy and all the other rescuers and fostermoms,that keeps me here and of course our regular folks who just love animals,like me.
This is a great Forum to belong to,where people understand,something you don't always find with the"it's only a cat/dog"people,people here understand how deeply we love our animals and cry with us if something sad happens.
It's nice to know you have support in what some people think is crazy and you certainly will always get that here

[edwina]

[Dee-O-Gee]

Edwina:

's and you really do need to stick around for a bit.

I like to read a lot of the stories and don't post to all the threads.

Sometimes, there's just so much to take in and read. Most of the the stories, concerns and pictures on this forum are already worth a thousand words!

I sincerely hope you re-consider and keep everyone company.

[Magicwildwolf69]

i'm defently guilty of not posting in every thread. i do try i've just too been so busy that a lot of times i'll glance quick cause my time on here is so short and there is so much to read. plus like some others i don't really know what to say or how to say it. all and all i can be really shy so i just usually hide in the back ground. so stick around its a great place.

[hunnybunny]

A hug for you Edwina hope you are feeling better about things now

[Golden Girls]

Edwina, glad things were cleared up and your staying . The cat house you built with your dad is amazing! I wonder is there any non-profit organization that you could contact to see if they'd be willing to put word in for lower vet costs and/or get ideas on fundraising etc where you might then be able to S/N one at a time

[edwina]

I wonder is there any non-profit organization that you could contact to see if they'd be willing to put word in for lower vet costs and/or get ideas on fundraising etc where you might then be able to S/N one at a time.

There is a Non profit here called PA PETS > http://www.papets.org/ It covers my county thank god. It goes by your wage every year, and is pretty cheap. They have several doctors on the list and mine even waves the rabies and eclipse 4 shots fee. My problems are i dont have a trap to trap all the strays ( not sure i could because i live in the country, i may catch something i dont want ), and the biggest problem is that you have to fill out a paper with this organization, then they will contact you, then you make a appointment with the vet, and it has to be done with in a certain time period. My problem is catching the wild cats and then being able to get them there in that time period. :sad: So i try to demesticate them and give them away or keep them. I think i have a big sign out in front of my house that says come to edwina's house, she feeds all cats, she is a big sucker.