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Leave a treat for Vieno
Nicknames: Viekku, Vieni, Vienili, Tytti, Tintti, MiuMiu,
Kitty Complexion:
Activeness
sleepy
very active
Intelligence
silly
genius
Curiosity
not curious
very curious
Friendliness
timid
affectionate
Vocal
not vocal
very vocal
Quick Bio:
-part feral
Coloration: Black and White
Likes: She loves to play
Pet-Peeves: Loudy strangers
Favorite Toy: Cat-dancer! (in one of the photos)
Favorite Nap Spot: Near Kirre or me
Favorite Food: Being a feral she eats all kind of food with deep gratitude, she isn't picky at all
Skills: She's very quick to learn and has a large vocabulary, (eg. she runs to sauna when I tell her that Mister VacuumCleaner is coming to visit), she jumps off when I snap my fingers
Dwells:
indoors
Arrival Story: Vieno was a feral but she was captured. She lived for six months at local SPA Helsinki Humane Society before I adopted her. I first met her while cleaning up the small room she lived in with three other cats (I was a volunteer). Vieno was under the blankets and when I moved the blankets to see what's beneath I heard a high, timid 'meow'. I saw a small, very beautiful but scared cat and didn't touch her. Later I learned that she had been spayed some days earlier which explained sleeping under blankets, she must have felt weak (since then I've never seen her undercovers).
Days went by, Vieno was as shy as always but I saw intelligence and inner strenght in her eys. After everything was clear with Kirre's adoption it was time to decide who's gonna be the second cat. I wanted Kirre's new friend to be social, easy and modest younger female. Vieno popped into my mind (actually she was there all the time) and I thought it would be an outstanding chance for her to start a new life. It would have be hard for her to get adopted since she doesn't allow anyone to touch her. I figured it would be much easier for her to come home if she had an experienced older cat showing how things work when living with people. Three days before coming home Vieno was transferred into Kirre's shelter-room so that they could get to know eachothers and especially to test if they, for some reason, wouldn't stand eachothers and would start to fight seriously.
Everything was ok, when Vieno came in Kirre started to groom her and she slapped him :)
So they came home together in October -04. As I expected, Vieno rushed into the sauna where I had put her food, water, litter box and blankets. Kirre visited Vieno often on that first day so she wasn't lonely. Later that evening when Kirre was allready in bed with me Vieno decided to come out of the sauna. She checked carefully every room, we heard how she jumped
on and off the tables. Finally she came to the bedroom door and peeked in cautiously. Right away Kirre told her that it was allright, come on in. Vieno answered and they started to talk both using very low voices, different from their normal talk. Kirre was all the time on my bed and after a while Vieno jumped on too but quickly escaped when I moved. It was heartwarming to watch her running happily from room to room, she needed the exercise after beeing in shelter for six months. It was interesting and joyfull night, we slept only few hours in the morning. It took less than one week before Vieno was napping on the sofa and watching television all by herself (first tv was a terrible monster, she didn't have the courage to come into the living-room if tv was on!) Kirre helped me a lot by comforting Vieno and assuring her everything was fine. Vieno adjusted quicker than I would have ever dared to hope!
Bio: Vieno lived with her colony outside the city near by a small lake in the woods. She was pregnant when captured and gave birth right after arriving to the shelter. I was told she took good care for her kittens but was very defensive at the time (both kittens were adopted after reaching the appropriate age of 12 weeks.) Vieno isn't aggressive, she escapes (if possible) when she feels threatened. Strange humans and sudden movements frighteneds her and she's terrified with hands, she doesn't appreciate touching. Vieno has been with me less than three months but she has learned a great deal. She communicates with me, obeys all the house rules, plays with me and, occasionally, even lets me pet her few times. When I take a nap and put a blanket on me Vieno sleeps on my legs! Somehow she doesn't fear feet, only hands, it must be based on her experiences. She's extremely smart, alert, goodnatured and sensitive young cat. There's still many trust issues to overcome but we have all the time in the world!
UPDATE 12.12.2006 Vieno lets me touch her and I pet/brush every day! She absolutely loves it and offers her cheek to make it more private. All is fine with Vieno and, she's such a joy!
Forums Motto: Smart, genuine & gorgeous feral
The Groups I'm In: Refined Felines
On Monday, March 13th, Caroline, a feral cat caregiver and grandmother in Grand Saline, Texas was arrested for feeding cats. She was booked, photographed, and cited with two violations. Luckily, she was able to post bail and is now safe at home fighting for the right to feed the outdoor colony of cats she has taken care of for several years.
After more than 150 letters sent to the Mayor Terry Tolar over the last two weeks by Alley Cat Allies supporters in Texas, three phone messages, and a letter from Alley Cat Allies, we have still received no reply. We need your help now! Tell the mayor that caregivers will not be frightened out of feeding the city’s outdoor cats and trap-remove schemes will not solve the outdoor cat issue. Only Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) will reduce the population and decrease unwanted behavior and complaint calls.
The city of Grand Saline, Texas passed a feeding ban several months ago. Since that time, the city has made it clear to feral cat caregivers that they are no longer allowed to feed outdoor cats - going as far as putting a feeder into handcuffs in an incident before Caroline was jailed. The city's enforcement of the measure has caused fear amongst caregivers and concern for the cats living within the city. The city plans to trap, hold briefly, and then kill feral cats, but is telling the public a different story - that they are looking for a rescue group to relocate all of the cats outside of the city.
Take action now to stop the trapping and killing of healthy outdoor cats and help Grand Saline create a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program. Tell Mayor Tolar to stop wasting taxpayer money arresting the good Samaritans of Grand Saline and help honestly protect the cats.
First of all, My human was sad to see three cats she knows all too well. They've been living in Hesy for 1-2 years now!
That's a long time for a cat to live in a shelter, even in a premium shelter like Hesy is. One might say by that time you're institutionalized :) (I'm trying to make lame jokes about a serious matter.)
Anyway, I lived there for six months so I know what I'm talking about. I truly wish those cats are adopted very soon. It's much nicer to spend Christmas in a real home!
Back to Hesy...
My human asked about kittens and find out there really are kittens available! (This autumn has been very warm.) So she went to the nurseryroom to see all those tiny kittens and bigger ones too.
After she came home she's been in her thoughts but with a smile on her face. What do you think it means?
I hope it means she finally thinks I'm ready for a kitten.
Because I am.
I truly am.
I promise.
I will tell you as soon as she decides what she's gonna do!
This e-mail came from Alley Cat Allies. I would love to help but it's impossible since I live in Finland. Maybe you live in Lousiana?
Volunteers *STILL* Needed in Louisiana Immediately
Animals are still being rescued from homes and streets in New Orleans. Alley Cat Allies needs immediate help with animal rescue and animal care at our hurricane relief Base Camp in Bogalusa, Louisiana!
If you can join our cat rescue/recovery team immediately, please contact Pilara Felgate at pfelgate@alleycat.org . This campaign will continue for several months, so please click here to see how you can further participate.
Ongoing needs include:
· Animal handlers/trappers
· Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians
· People skilled with computers
· Data entry and other clerical assistance with animals being admitted to the shelter
· Handy men/women
· Caregivers to feed and care for animals (mostly cats) at base camp
· Photographers
· People with disaster rescue training
· Cage assemblers and cleaners
· Supply inventory organizers who can also run errands to area stores as necessary
· Vegetarian cooks
· Humane trappers and transporters for cats, prior Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) experience a big plus
· Transporters for cats who are to be reunited with evacuated families, or those going to foster homes, shelters, and
barn homes outside the area
Alley Cat Allies cannot operate our rescue and restoration project in the Gulf States without the hard and generous work of committed volunteers. There’s nothing glamorous, fun, or easy about this work -- but you are guaranteed to go to bed at night knowing that YOU ARE MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE IN THEIR WORLD !
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