tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post7224096752340741595..comments2024-03-27T10:30:15.253-06:00Comments on Standing Into Danger: A Maui Cat Named RustyFundy Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-55022107645379447452023-02-01T16:21:36.437-07:002023-02-01T16:21:36.437-07:00It hurts my heart to hear about cats freezing to d...It hurts my heart to hear about cats freezing to death, but of course they do in the north. What a sickening story about your former neighbor, Rain. I can only imagine how much it bothered an animal lover like you. You are a special animal angel in this world. Hugs to you, my friend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-2878903175371013402023-02-01T16:12:56.516-07:002023-02-01T16:12:56.516-07:00Thanks, Ranjani!Thanks, Ranjani!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-65139844103981747152023-02-01T12:29:10.629-07:002023-02-01T12:29:10.629-07:00Thanks, for your kind and understanding words, dea...Thanks, for your kind and understanding words, dear Baili! Rusty's story really impacted me. I love cats, and I would love to have one, but it doesn't work for us ~ especially since Terry doesn't like them and we travel.<br /><br />I was really sad to hear about the terrorist attack in Peshawar, so many innocent people injured and killed. I will never understand violence and hate. We experience it almost daily in the US, although not on the scale of the tragedy in Peshawar. If I could have any wish, I'd wish for all the guns and weapons of war to vanish from our planet. <br /><br />I love the view of West Maui Mountain and never tire of seeing it. Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places in the world. I enjoy looking out at the ocean and mountains everyday, especially when I have my morning coffee. <br /><br />I've had infusion #7, and my eyes continue to improve. One more infusion to go. The people at the clinic in Hawaii were wonderful. I was noticing this morning how clearly I can see people 28 floors below and everything else without my glasses. I still have some double vision when I look up or out of the sides of my eyes, but I can live with that. I'll be able to drive again when I get home beyond the three mile radius I've been confined to. <br /><br />I've been spending at least an hour in the swimming pool at our condo almost every day. It has really helped my hip and limp. I can walk almost normally, and I can stand and balance on my left leg while my right leg is lifted off the floor. For months I couldn't trust my left leg because it wouldn't take my weight. It would fail on me, and I would fall. Now I have to work on stamina and increase the distance I can walk. normally. So you can see, Baili, I am really doing much better. And I am so grateful! <br /><br />Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and blessed weekend! Much love and hugs to you! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-32995822499835500912023-01-31T09:28:03.856-07:002023-01-31T09:28:03.856-07:00Dear Louise I know you have an utterly sensitive h...Dear Louise I know you have an utterly sensitive heart that ache for all around you!<br />Your concern, love and worry for feral cats is shining through your beautiful words.<br />The story of friendly cat Rusty is heartbreaking and heartwarming my friend. He must have been a wonderful cat who inspired humans en to keep him alive in thoughts in times when it seems hard to remember close to heart people.<br />I appreciate the effort you are going to make for the protection of street cats. This will surely be a great tribute to Rusty.<br />My heartfelt best wishes for this great cause are with you.<br />I hope you and Terry are doing great on this beautiful island. Sea image is cap!!!!<br />Please keep taking good care of yourself! Hu and love bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-91341752354010886492023-01-31T09:07:05.641-07:002023-01-31T09:07:05.641-07:00Hi Louise! ♥ Feral cat problems are very serious. ...Hi Louise! ♥ Feral cat problems are very serious. I always feel so sad for those cats who have no homes, at least they have good weather in Hawaii so they don't freeze in the north. What a nice story about Rusty and how the community took care of him. When we were in Quebec, there was a similar feral cat problem and it all stemmed from one very irresponsible neighbour who refused to fix the cats and they just kept reproducing over and over and he banished them to outside. Whenever people had enough money, they would pick one up and bring them to get fixed and try to find them homes. Sad situation!Rain https://www.blogger.com/profile/14377719049819222133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-60018999245550805262023-01-31T07:41:05.959-07:002023-01-31T07:41:05.959-07:00Have a beautiful day. Regine
www.rsrue.blogspot.co...Have a beautiful day. Regine<br />www.rsrue.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-6243310225885830062023-01-31T04:15:25.935-07:002023-01-31T04:15:25.935-07:00Beautiful blog Beautiful blog Rajani Rehanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17439571117569471650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-31565437029921749182023-01-30T22:48:28.598-07:002023-01-30T22:48:28.598-07:00Those darn coyotes turn up everywhere. They even ...Those darn coyotes turn up everywhere. They even made it across the ice to Newfoundland! Have a good week, Jeff!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-13339190391924992782023-01-30T19:09:16.679-07:002023-01-30T19:09:16.679-07:00When I lived on an island in Georgia, there were f...When I lived on an island in Georgia, there were feral cats and people who protected them and fed them... Others wanted to get rid of them... but then came the coyotes and the problem went away. Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339789596944683688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-34593665071621451142023-01-30T17:21:34.954-07:002023-01-30T17:21:34.954-07:00I understand how that goes, Monica! Now that digi...I understand how that goes, Monica! Now that digital photography is so easy, I remember things better. My camera is like a visual diary. Enjoy your week!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-15007063277909255352023-01-30T16:38:44.322-07:002023-01-30T16:38:44.322-07:00I visited Maui on my first trip to Hawaii. But tha...I visited Maui on my first trip to Hawaii. But that was looong ago. So don´t remember much of it. :(NatureFootstephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340635075481959029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-72872451985917512302023-01-30T12:41:08.248-07:002023-01-30T12:41:08.248-07:00Thanks for your thoughtful comment, Traude. I adm...Thanks for your thoughtful comment, Traude. I admire people who devote their lives to improving the lives of animals, especially those who rescue animals from cruel situations. People who get pets and dispose of them because they're too much bother really infuriate me. Having a pet is a serious commitment! All the best to you, Traude! xoFundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-34389927941366706392023-01-30T12:32:22.474-07:002023-01-30T12:32:22.474-07:00Thanks, Cathy! My eyes have certainly been opened...Thanks, Cathy! My eyes have certainly been opened. Sometimes it feels like the world's problems are overwhelming. What keeps me going is the hope that people start somewhere and address a situation they feel passionate about. Enjoy your week, Cathy!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-35750478151254350622023-01-30T12:27:56.383-07:002023-01-30T12:27:56.383-07:00It's sad to think that someone aware of the pr...It's sad to think that someone aware of the problem couldn't care less, but I know there are people like that. One of the solutions to the problem is education. People can't help or change if they don't know what's going on. I knew about the feral chickens in Hawaii, but I didn't know about the cats. I hadn't seen many running around. Now I know, and that's why I couldn't write just a cute post about Rusty. Thanks for your heartfelt comment, David. Enjoy your week.Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-49864369541044528812023-01-30T11:10:06.034-07:002023-01-30T11:10:06.034-07:00Thank you for telling us the touching story of Rus...Thank you for telling us the touching story of Rusty. How gratifying that at least he - although in freedom - could also lead a form of sheltered and long life. (He reminds me a bit of our Maxwell ❤️ who died two years ago.)<br />Unfortunately, it is really sad how many neglected animals there are, cats and also dogs, and yes, they obviously also cause damage to e.g. wild birds because they want to survive. Of course it's again up to the people who don't care about anything - don't castrate, don't supervise or abandon the animals right away because they don't want them anymore... :-(<br />ALL THE BEST to you! <br />Traude<br />https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2023/01/manchmal-kommt-es-anders.html<br />Rostrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901976103765887360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-18444315613711466472023-01-30T05:37:31.360-07:002023-01-30T05:37:31.360-07:00I've read about feral cats being a problem in ...I've read about feral cats being a problem in other countries but I no idea just how bad it is until now. Rusty was a lucky kitty to have gotten such attention from locals and visitors from around the world. Thanks for sharing your discovery of the memorial and life of no doubtingly a friendly Maui repurresentative. Thanks for visiting. Have a wonderful week! Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01738079671642137018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-78771347931971394902023-01-30T04:51:49.835-07:002023-01-30T04:51:49.835-07:00It makes me shudder to see all those feral cats on...It makes me shudder to see all those feral cats on the loose. The unique life forms of Hawaii have been under severe stress since the first Polynesian arrived there, and it continues to this day, with so many species now extinct. The average tourist sipping a Mai-Tai has no idea, and probably couldn't care less anyway. David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-9569152259428958892023-01-29T18:41:07.060-07:002023-01-29T18:41:07.060-07:00Thanks, Carol! I love orange tabby cats, and I cou...Thanks, Carol! I love orange tabby cats, and I couldn't resist finding out more about Rusty. Yes, we humans are at the root of many problems; but we can get educated and become the root of the solution too. Have a good week, my friend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-35570584845181829432023-01-29T16:12:33.902-07:002023-01-29T16:12:33.902-07:00Wonderfully researched post on Rusty ~ so glad he ...Wonderfully researched post on Rusty ~ so glad he lived so long despite being a feral cat ~ quite a tribute ~ I do know that there is a lot being done to deneuter ffera cats ~ but it is never ending and people are the problem not the cats ~ like any problem pet ~ sigh <br /><br />Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,<br />A ShutterBug Explores,<br />aka (A Creative Harbor)carol l mckennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06151914466378663660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-76788123451700826332023-01-29T15:56:56.249-07:002023-01-29T15:56:56.249-07:00Thanks, Erica. Too many feral cats is a problem e...Thanks, Erica. Too many feral cats is a problem everywhere. Thanks for your visit, and you have a great week!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-16248406138852035222023-01-29T15:55:15.568-07:002023-01-29T15:55:15.568-07:00You raised a point, David, that I hadn't thoug...You raised a point, David, that I hadn't thought of! Something else that could be changed that could make a big difference. There certainly should be a limit on how many cats you can own. Have a great week!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-46589625757629148212023-01-29T12:54:34.475-07:002023-01-29T12:54:34.475-07:00You're so right, Pat! There are many factors ...You're so right, Pat! There are many factors that are impacting the environment and wildlife and plants too. I'm a big believer in starting where you can, where you have control and impact. If I consider everything, it's overwhelming and demoralizing. I believe that if enough people the world over start where they can, it adds up to a whole lot. That's my hope for my beloved next generation and wonderful kiddos the world over like your young nephews and Baili's three sons. I continue to have hope, because if I don't have hope, I've got nothing. What really slays me is the people who say, "Well, I'm not going to be here when climate change happens, so I'm not worrying about it," and they just go on changing nothing. I hope you have a great week, my friend! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-50556557162335179472023-01-29T12:44:34.423-07:002023-01-29T12:44:34.423-07:00Thank you for visiting, Elizabeth! I love both to...Thank you for visiting, Elizabeth! I love both too. I'm glad that you took my post to heart. Have a lovely weekend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-87779486405118365422023-01-29T07:49:38.551-07:002023-01-29T07:49:38.551-07:00Indeed Louise, I agree with you. This probleme we ...Indeed Louise, I agree with you. This probleme we saw in Greek too. There are to much cats and nobody is reponsible. I`m sad about this poor animals...<br /><br />...by the way, we get every day a visit of a male cat like Rusty. He belongs to a neighbor and he is always coming to us. We didn`t feed him but he swallow the food of our cat Luzie.<br /><br />Thank you for your visit, your nice comment at least ... you are welcome.EricaStahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00941691341314502424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-25345335812177079902023-01-29T05:09:45.907-07:002023-01-29T05:09:45.907-07:00Unrestrained domestic cats, and feral cats, are a ...Unrestrained domestic cats, and feral cats, are a huge problem for songbirds, and are responsible for the deaths of countless millions. It puzzles me why there are so many regulations pertaining to dog ownership but almost no licensing or other requirements for cats, and one may own as many as one wishes. David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.com