Comments on: Adventures in Veterinary Medicine – Beast

By: Pamela June Kimmell

Pamela June Kimmell — Wed, 18 May 2011 10:42:27 +0000

Super story……a real lesson in bringing calm to a cat who was so used to being feared and feeling fear from others that he was simply thrilled to be around a calm, cool, and collected human! I try to do the same when I’m around an unfamiliar cat – gentle voice, getting down on their level, etc. It’s so true that most often kindness begets kindness.

By: Ingrid

Ingrid — Wed, 18 May 2011 00:38:29 +0000

Beautifully stated, Ronda.

By: Ronda (FCRT Foster)

Ronda (FCRT Foster) — Tue, 17 May 2011 23:44:40 +0000

This is how I seem to approach any cat whether known a little or a lot… I try to approach with nothing but and acceptance. If they want to scratch or bite I know it is fear that drives them and not so much anger. Don’t get me wrong I don’t want them to but if they do it wasn’t intentional. I accept them and if I approach this way they seem to do the same towards me.

By: Renee

Renee — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:33:49 +0000

Bernadette-what a nice thing to say. I wish I were closer, too.

Ingrid-It’s one of your gifts-taking time.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:57:12 +0000

What a wonderful story! I love hearing about scared or “mean” animals coming around and being loving! I had a stray who I called Melvin that wouldn’t let anyone but me touch him. He became quite loving with me though! A victory like yours with Beast!

By: Layla Morgan Wilde

Layla Morgan Wilde — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:59:28 +0000

I like this new series from you the ultimate “cat wrangler”.

By: Ingrid

Ingrid — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:29:35 +0000

I’m glad you enjoyed Beast’s story, Marge.

ihavecats, I never met Beast’s family, but I know he was a well-loved and well cared for cat.

Daniela, I love how Gaijin distinguishes between not using her claws with you,but making sure that Crosby knows she has them and will use them if necessary!

Bernadette, I’m not sure I’d call what I did brave – in hindsight, I really think I was being somewhat irresponsbile by taking a chance like that, but something told me it was going to be okay. I absolutely think that talking to him was one of the things that calmed him down.

Debbi, this was long before I took my Reiki training, but apparently, my own energy, even then, was fairly calming and soothing to cats.

Renee, I love the term “misunderstood” in this context! I think that’s why it’s so important to connect with the energy of each individual, whether it’s an animal or a person. Like you said, it takes a little time to do this, but it’s so rewarding when we take the time to do it.

By: Bernadette

Bernadette — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:26:16 +0000

Renee, that was beautiful! I wish you were near us for the days I’m away…

By: Renee Austin

Renee Austin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:48:30 +0000

Great story. We used a term regarding our more ‘difficult’ kitties: “he’s just misunderstood”. Just taking the time to look closely and really ‘see’ others and recognize them as vital and special individuals is so important. Beast is lucky to have received that from you. It can be easy to get caught up in the pace of work and life, and the presumptions that carry us through shortcuts that help to wrap up the day’s lists and responsibilities. So much opportunity is missed to see the delights, vulnerabilities, needs, and gifts that each living creature has.

By: Debbi

Debbi — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:42:22 +0000

Ingrid, I suspect that your calm and confident energy is what Beast picked up on. I learned that from you and dealing with my Abbey. After the Reiki, she was a new kitty

Also, in my dealings with ferals, they seem to respond to a humans tolerance of them and humans letting the cat make the first move. This really earns their trust. Most of my ferals dont run too far from me now. It’s very rewarding to watch the change in their reaction to me when I approach.

By: animalartist

animalartist — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:11:56 +0000

You are brave! I would do this in my own home with a cat I know a little better, and I’ve caught a few frightened strays by luring them with my voice, but never a bruiser like Beast! Did you tell the staff or his people what you had done? I wonder at the reaction.

Do you think your talking to him was an important element? I’ve always talked to all my cats even from before they entered my house, not like babies but like little people, and I think it’s one of the things that’s contributed to my household of rescues becoming so social and friendly.