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This page contains a variety of things for
the sake of some diversity and interest.
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I am currently working on the outside play area
for the cats here at the new digs.
I was going to buy an actual full enclosure
but, they are so "cagey" looking, and rather expensive for what they are and the materials they are made of. I decided
to build my own and incorporate some nice landscaping with it so it has a more natural look and appeal.
I will post photos once it is done with information
about it & links to resources if you wish to create your own for your cats.
In the meantime, a small kennel works just fine.
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Crystal Pond's Candy-O of Disarrono
2010, Candy had to be put down due to rectal prolapse which ocurred
a short while after after her first litter.
I've never had to deal with an issue like that but from what
I was told, apparently, ligaments can become loose during birthing and it is just a matter of time thereafter.
Carmen and I loved Candy very much, and she will be greatly
missed.
While that is something that is out of anyone's control,
as a fellow breeder, I still wanted to offer Carmen a replacement with my best quality at half value, any time she wishes
to take me up on it.
She's offered the same kindness in return.
That got me thinking, because there is alot of hostility
between a good number of breeders that is unnecessary and ridiculous if you really sit and think about it.........
Carmen and I both lost Candy due to uncontrolled circumstances
and I think more breeders that find themselves in similar situations with each other, should show the same kindness
and and help one another, versus trying to point fingers and being defensive.
Things like that happen, it's part of life, respect one another
and show some compassion.
You can have a great website...... flashy,showy.....gorgeous
cats with perfect type, the best bloodlines, titles & ribbons galore .......or even just have a mediocre program
in progress..............
In the end, what really matters, what is the true measure of
you and your program, is your actions as a Breeder.
Think about what you do and how you treat others.
No, you can't help it if they become hostile and point a finger.......just
try to put yourself in their shoes and show some compassion. Eventually you can work it out with patience and understanding.
After all, it's not about your pride or ego, it's
about them....................
Candy-O 2008-2010
Animal Planet - Cats101
In 2008, I was contacted by Powderhouse
Productions and asked if they could come out and video my kittens for Animal Planet's upcoming CATS101 segment.
I love Animal Planet and after a few discussions with them, I agreed.
My 2008 litter ( 3 Calicos and a Black/White
) were some of the kittens pictured, representing the Persian breed. It is fun to see them on TV when they were little, in their awkward growth stage. They grew up to
be such beautiful girls ;-) You can see their Calico mother - Gypsy - doing a "walk-by" in the segment also.
You can view the Persian segment here! :
Scroll down the listed breeds and click on
Persian.
** The segments all have an advertisement you have
to listen to for a minute first. They should eliminate them in my opinion, they are a turnoff and take up valuable
time.
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~ Elizbar's Bunnies
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My niece, who is in Junior High School,
has started raising and showing rabbits under the name of Elizbar's Bunnies. She has just
started learning how to create her own website.
Click the Bunny banner above to visit !
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Author Martha Sherrill
has a new book out !
The story takes place in the
snowy mountains of Japan during WWII. It is a tale revolving around a man, who comes
to appreciate the wild during his plight to save the wonderful Japanese dog breed, the Akita, which was already bordering
on extinction before the war.
During the war, snow dogs were being slaughtered for their
pelts to line the inside of officers coats, further jeapordizing the future of the Akita.
I'm sure this will be a great read for dog
breeders, trainers and owners - especially those fond of the Akita.
Great gift idea !
Martha's other books include ..........
* My Last Movie Star:
A Novel of Hollywood
* The Buddha from Brooklyn:
A Tale of Spiritual Seduction
* The Ruins of California
Martha has written for the Washington Post
since 1989.
She has also written for Esquire, Vanity Fair and other magazines.
On a personal note, I feel fortunate to have had
the pleasure of meeting Martha in 2006, when she came to visit for the purpose of adopting one of my kittens.
I find her to be a very genuine, kind, down
to earth, family oriented person. I'm greatful my " Yoshi " has
such a wonderful home ;-)
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October 11, 2007
Crystal Pond receives our
3rd Website Award
Thanks a bunch !
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Reiki for Animals & Humans
I've completed levels 1 & 2 which qualify
me as a practitioner. One must complete 2nd degree Reiki to be a practitioner.
Reiki is a wonderful alternative, non-invasive, healing
modality that has been around for at least 2,000 years. It was rediscovered by Dr. Mikao Isui in the mid 1800's while
on a quest to find the healing techniques of the great teachers.
Reiki is Japanese with "Rei" meaning spirit or soul and "ki"
meaning life force, an energy that animates all living things.
It is becoming quite a popular healing modality today and with
2nd degree certification, one can work as a Reiki practitioner in hospitals, nursing homes, etc.
Reiki can be used for humans, animals, plants,
etc. It's common use is for stress release, emotional healing / balance & relaxation, addiction release as
well as assisting the healing of illness/injury.
Reiki is not affiliated with any religion whatsoever, it is for
anyone and everyone.
With todays fast paced lifestyle, demanding jobs and the stress
and anxiety that comes with it, many face numerous emotional issues, inability to focus, relax and get a good nights
sleep. This causes a state of unwell in the body and is very draining and detrimental to our health. We feel dragged
out, exhausted, fatigued, suffer physical ailments, addictions, etc. and are unhappy. Which, in turn affects everything
in our life from our family, to our social lives, work performance, etc.
Reiki can help restore balance and teach you to relax and allow
your body & mind to heal which in turn helps you feel renewed / restored, alive and much healthier as your treatments
progress.
I'll be offering Reiki in the future.
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For my dedication & effort in
Holistic Feline Breeding ................
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PKD-DNA Testing-Human
Error
This is very unsettling to me and very important.
Recently, a breeder on a cat related list had a PKD DNA test
on one of her cats come back Positive. In disbelief, she retested and it came back Negative.
Both tests were performed at UC Davis, CA.
They had her send in for another test, free of charge.
This test came back Negative.
While DNA doesn't lie - it is a test performed by humans
so there is obviously human error as with any test. I strongly urge everyone who has had DNA testing done for PKD to
retest via another lab to make sure your tests are Negative or Positive.
I also suggest retesting for any test.
If you get an opposite result, test a third time - if you end
up with 2 of the same result, I would go with that result or test a fourth time.
Yes this can be a little expensive - but can you imagine the
valuable cats that may have been removed from a program and desexed or put down - that may have had an incorrect test result
??? What about cats that may have tested Negative - could there be one or more in your program or a
friend's that are actually Positive ?? Did you have a falling out with a breeder you purchased from over a possibly
botched DNA test at the lab, causing them much grief over lines they work with / had previously scanned and whole heartedly
believed to be Negative ??? If you have access to that cat, you may salvage a friendship by retesting and
placing the blame where it truly belongs.
The other two labs I know of do PKD DNA testing also,
if you wish to retest at a different lab this time ........
DDC
Vet Gen Labs
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May 12, 2007
2nd Website Award - Thanks !
March 26, 2007
Crystal Pond's first
AwesomeWebsite Award ;-)
Thank You !
Feline Blood Type Testing
This is a huge step toward prevention
of feline infant mortality rates.
All breeders should blood type test their cats to
be sure breeding pairs are compatible to prevent loss of infants.
For more information on "Blood Type Incompatibility in Cats".........
UC Davis of California Genetics Laboratory
page on Feline AB blood group ( also offers testing using only buccal swabbing you can do and send in yourself which is quick/easy
- not requiring your vet to draw blood )...........
DMS Laboratories, Inc. also has a blood test "kit"
available which requires your vet to take a blood sample. View this article for more information..........
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