tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974943533673203055.post682383759489669342..comments2023-08-03T04:02:47.366-05:00Comments on Birds and Barbells: Cat Lovers for Birds CoalitionLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10835959072801505995noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974943533673203055.post-35735284289959697792011-06-20T16:26:31.250-05:002011-06-20T16:26:31.250-05:00I am thrilled to see your website promoting dialog...I am thrilled to see your website promoting dialog. If you were to look at my facebook page, you would note that I am an avid birder and cat lover. In my spare time, I am out hiking the forests and wetlands, identifying and photographing birds and other wildlife. When I am at home I am caring for my beloved cats. I also love dogs, but have none at this time. My first cat came into my life twenty-six years ago with my first cat, Jasmine. Since then, I have shared my life with eight cats, four of which are still living. They have all been happily kept indoors. All but one has lived to an elderly age,18 (nearly 19), 17 and 16 1/2 years old. Sadly one of my cats died of an illness acquired before I adopted him at the age of eight months, FIP. Like most of my cats he was a rescue, and he was a lovely and gentle little soul. Of course, they all are sweet and dear to me. Still, I recognize that no matter how sweet they all have instincts. It is my job to make sure that the birds that come to my feeder do not become victims of those instincts. To keep neighbor's cats away, I have used behavior therapy, like the scat spray cans that startle unwanted visitors with a harmless blast of air. I have to do this because of all of the less than responsible cat owners in my neighborhood. I also have a cat, Vincent, a rescued Maine Coon, who is very agitated by other cats. Their presense can be upsetting to him. The cans keep them away from the windows and doors too. I truly hope that your blog has an impact. We really need voices for the helpless. In this case, the birds and cats are both quite helpless. As always, it is the human behavior that is unfortunate. Thank you so much for what you are doing.kimbybrow60https://www.blogger.com/profile/04519793461561529542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974943533673203055.post-35894363260409178212011-04-19T23:04:56.749-05:002011-04-19T23:04:56.749-05:00Thanks for the feedback!Thanks for the feedback!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835959072801505995noreply@blogger.com