what happen to your cat if u die?

Introduction:
Colleen is a volunteer at the Seattle Animal Shelter, and has been involved in animal care for more than 20 years, including taking care of a farm and all its animals while the owners were away for several months. She also is the creator of Peaceable Pets, a petcalming tape/CD in which she actually talks to the animals in a calm, soothing voice.


Older cats like Precious are displaced, taken to shelters, if their caretakers unexpectedly die, unless owners make arrangements for their care.
(Photo provided by Colleen)
The Older Ones are Heartbreaking
One of the real heartbreakers I experience as a volunteer at the Seattle Animal Shelter is seeing older pets, cats and dogs, ten years and more, whose owners have died - usually unexpectedly. The older cats with whom I work who are suddenly without their attached humans become despondent and in some cases stop eating and drinking water because they are so sad, disoriented and of course miserable in the frightening environment of a shelter. Whenever we have such bereft cats in cages, we check them for dehydration regularly so they can be treated medically or put in a foster home if they become too depressed.

Never Enough Homes
Some wonderful people come in looking for older animals to whom they can give comfort and love for the remaining years they have left. But there are not enough of those kind folks, unfortunately. I always wish these cat owners had made arrangements for their cherished pets when they had the opportunity. It would prevent the suffering an animal endures in shelter situations. Worse, Seattle has a no kill police for healthy pets, but most shelters do not. They only keep animals for a certain period of time before they're put down. Covering the Bases
I have made arrangements in my will for my pets, so they don't end up in a shelter if anything should happen to me - and I'm in the best of health! Each of my pets goes to an individual whom I know and trust will care for the dog or cat properly.

Although it would be ideal to have all three animals go to the same home, that would be a difficult situation to find realistically. Further, each pet is so fraught with individual idiosyncrasies that he or she will need a specific type of care or attention.

I've actually "trained" one person how to care for my 3 year-old Pomeranian, Oscar, so he will be treated in a way best suited for him. Being a rescued dog, his attitudes and aptitudes are different from a dog like my other one year-old Pomeranian, Missy, who has been hand raised before coming into my life. They can both be very well behaved, but need to be approached differently.

Likewise, my 13 year-old cat Cagney was brutalized as a young kitten (children set off firecrackers next to the mother cat while her kittens' eyes were still closed, for example), so it has taken virtually years to get her socialized to be an affectionate, loving cat who adores being held and petted now. So approaching her requires some knowledge - of her personality, problems and methods of continuing her sense of security.

what is cat dander?

Contrary to some popular belief, cat dander is not dandruff (although cats are sometimes also susceptible to that, too.) Dander is actually created by a protein called Fel D1, which is present in cats' sebaceous glands, saliva, and occasionally in urine.

Cat dander can be responsible for mild to severe allergy symptoms, including "hay fever," skin reactions, and asthma attacks. However, there are ways to clear the environment of much of the errant dander. Read the full article, along with the related articles listed at the end for more information on dander and combating allergies to cats.

GombIzOU HoneY bEE fArM

Gombizau Honey Bee Farm is located in Matunggong, a sub-district 43 kilometers south of Kudat town, where one of the economical activities for the village community is honey bee farming. There are over a hundred bee cages in the bee farm.

Founded over ten years ago, this bee farm produces honey both for the consumption of the local people as well as to be sold in bottles for those who are akin to the sweet taste of raw honey.
For many generations, the people of Kampung Gombizau has been consuming raw honey as it is believed and has been proven to possess remedial properties; other than being able to lend its superior taste to food when used in cooking.

Here, visitors will be able to observe how a bee farm is managed. They will often get a taste of raw honey straight from the honeycomb. Other than that, there are also rubber trees planted at the bee farm. Therefore, visitors can also witness the traditional method of rubber tapping and rubber rolling.

TanJUng SimpAnG MenGAyaU

This dramatic headland is situated in the northern-most tip of BORNEO, the third largest island in the world, after Greenland and New Guinea. It is located in the Kudat Peninsula, about three and a half hours (or 215 kilometres) drive from Kota Kinabalu City.

Simpang Mengayau means 'lingering junction' as it is here that the South China Sea lingers and meets the Sulu Seas flowing from the east ... Enjoy the stunning view. The sunsets and full moons are just beautiful ... The Pulau Kalampunian lighthouse is a reminder of treacherous coastline and past shipwrecks. On the left is the beautiful beach of Pantai Kalampunian.
It's a lovely easy stroll to the flagpole, the Globe and the rocky outcrop that forms the "Tip of Borneo".

GomanTOng CaVe

The Gomantong Caves are an intricate limestone cave system of Gomantong Hill. Situated in the eastern lowlands of Sabah, in the district of Sandakan. The Gomantong Caves are well known for their birds' nest industry. The local people are collecting these nests using bamboo ladders and poles.
The caves are open all year daily. If you're coming from Lahad Datu or Sandakan, take turnoff towards at Sukau for about 20 kilometres to the main entrance of the caves. From here it is another 6 km to the base of the caves and reception area. There are board walked trails to the lower caves. The trails to the upper caves are well-used, but should only be visited with a guide.
The Gomantong Cave (southwest of Sandakan) is divided into two caves: the Simud Hitam and the Simud Putih. Swiftlets, who make the valuable nests, and bats share the caves with thousands of insects which live in the rich guano on the floor.

The Simud Hitam (Black Nest Cave) is the more accessible. It has a huge grotto-like opening with a circular boardwalk to keep you off the guano-covered ground crawling with bugs and cockroaches. This cave is just a 5 minutes walk from the Registration Centre. It has a large chamber 30 m wide and 100 m high.The swiftlets produce the 'black' nests. The nests are made of the swiftlets' hardened saliva mixed with feathers.The Simud Putih is larger (White Nest Cave) and less accessible. It's located on a limestone cliff above the Simud Hitam. This is the cave, where the valuable white birds’ nest is harvested, made of pure saliva. For centuries the birds nest harvested here and formed an important source of supplies to China where it had been and still is, a prized delicacy.
Harvesting is now regulated by the Wildlife Department to avoid over-exploitation, which only allows the collection twice yearly. Twice a year, licensed collectors gather the nests in a dangerous operation. The collectors are climbing to the roof of these cave complexes in a dangerous operation using only rattan ladders, ropes and poles precariously attached together.The nests are first harvested just after the birds have made them (between February and April). The birds then build new nests, which are left undisturbed until after the eggs have been laid and hatched; these nests are then gathered, some time between July and September. The nests can be worth a US$500 per kilo.Stay the evening (around 5.15 pm) and witness a spectacular aerial show as millions of bats pour out of this opening for their nightly forage of insects. At the same time, the swiftlets will be returning to roost in the darkness of the cave. This soup of “meals in flight” is the perfect opportunity for predator birds such as serpent eagles and kites to drop by for dinner.

The WWF described the Gomantong Cave as "the best managed edible birds' nest cave in the world"The locals recover the bird nests and made it a local delicacy: the bird nest soup. I tried a bird nest drink a few days later and it was quite nice actually. It tasted like vanilla banana with stringy noodles (which are the pieces of the nest).

PangKor IslanD BeaCh ResORt

Calm and tranquillity greets you the moment you set foot on the expansive spread of 73 acres of lush tropical jungle surrounding the resort.
One of the jewels in the crown of west coast Peninsular Malaysia’s island resorts, Pangkor Island Beach Resort offers a truly unforgettable experience to guests desiring fun in the sun and for the finer things in life.
A mere 3.5 hours drive by car, or 35 minutes by air from Kuala Lumpur, Pangkor Island Beach Resort is one of the most accessible island resorts for busy city dwellers. A tropical forest setting complimented with white sandy beaches and pristine waters in a private bay are some of the charming characteristics that make Pangkor Island Beach Resort the ideal tropical getaway destination.
Be awed by the natural beauty of unspoilt nature, exotic flora and fauna, secluded pristine beach and breathtaking sunset that makes the resort one of the preferred holiday destinations in Malaysia.

Tui Na MassAgE

HISTORY

Massage techniques are ubiquitous in almost all early human cultures. Similar techniques date at least as early as the Shang Dynasty, around 1700 BC. Ancient inscriptions on oracle bones show that massage was used to treat infants and adult digestive conditions. In his book Jin Gui Yao Lue, Zhang Zhongjing, a famous physician in the Han Dynasty (206 BC), wrote, "As soon as the heavy sensation of the limbs is felt, "Daoyin", "Tui na", "Zhenjiu" and "Gaomo", all of which are therapeutic methods, are carried out in order to prevent... the disease from gaining a start." Around 700 CE, Tui na had developed into a separate study in the Imperial Medical College.
The first reference to this type of external treatment was called "anwu", then the more common name became "anmo". It was then popularized and spread to many foreign countries such as Korea and Japan.

Pulau Tiga "survivor island"

-# Make your way to the district of Kuala Penyu and hop on a boat to Pulau Tiga! The island’s claim to fame is none other than being the first ever ‘secret’ location for the hit reality series, ‘Survivor’. Hence, many refer to Pulau Tiga as Survivor Island. Located just 10km off shore on the West Coast of Sabah, you can enjoy a day trip to the island but many recommend spending at least a night or two.

The island has two resorts, Pulau Tiga Resort and Borneo Survivor Resort (see contact details). There’s plenty to see and do here: spend the sunny days swimming or snorkeling in its surrounding clear waters or go kayaking. Divers can explore its underwater treasures (diving courses are available).

Pulau Tiga is also famous for its therapeutic natural volcanic mud. Looking for some wildlife? Say hello the island’s famous residents: snakes! Facilities on the island include a restaurant and camping site.

THE JESSLETON HOTEL

-* HISTORY

## The luxurious hotel ser against beauty of Kota KINABALU is the ideal place to enjoy a great time laced with the best of luxurious of life. The JESSELTON in Kota KINABALU is known for the amazing facilities that has made it a perfect choice for the travelers. The ambiance and the facilities offered by the hotels have propelled its popularity among the best Hotel in Kota KINABALU in Malaysia. The hotel was established in the year 1954 and since then, has been the popular choice for the travelers to the city. Its setting makes it an ideal choice for both the business and leisure travelers.

From its inception the JESSELTON in Kota KINABALU became the choice of the business travelers for its facilities. The impeccable Hotel Amenities and service at JESSELTON in Kota KINABALU makes its great accommodation option and modern days it has come as fast of one of the best choice among the travelers. The beautifully decorated restaurant service the taste of guest adding a different flavor to the stay all together. The hotel also offers great business facilities to its guest as well.

Another aspect of JESSELTON in Kota KINABALU which made it stand out among the choice, is its location. As a matter of fact the location of JESSLETON in Kota KINABALU offers the guest the facility to have a fast access to the various attraction of the city. The business guest get close proximity to the business district of the city too.

turtle island park

-* Turtle Island ParkSandakan
-*The Turtle Island Park (gazetted 1977) lies 40km north of Sandakan in the Sulu Sea and consists of Selingan, Bakungan Kecil and Gulisan islands. The park is a safe haven for the endangered green and hawksbill turtles and gives you the rare opportunity to watch turtle landings. Selingan, the largest of the islands, houses the park's headquarters, a turtle hatchery, tourist accommodation and basic facilities. The other two islands are more for conservation activities.
As turtle landings usually occur after dusk, an overnight stay would be the best plan to see the turtles as they come ashore to lay their eggs, but shining a light on them or using camera flashes should be avoided as either can be stressful on the creatures.
Turtles lay their eggs throughout the year, but the best time to head there is between July and October when the sea is calmer. Observe the collection of eggs, tagging of mother turtles and releasing of baby turtles into the sea.

Cat museum in cat city-Kuching

-* On 8th December 2008 Morning I spotted another knocked-down wild cat of Borneo on Kalabakan Road 40 Km from Tawau Town. Black and white coat pattern. Round black spots on the main body and black stripes on the tail. It is common to see rear animals run down by vehicle along the Merotai-Kalapakan Road in Sabah.
It has a small, delicate head and small ears on an elongated neck, short slim legs (hind legs longer than front), A long stout tail with twin black strip and a black tip. The coat color is white with dance black markings, either of large spots that tend to merge into longitudinal stripes on the neck and back, or of numerous small spots.
This wild cat was later identifies as the MALAY CIVET a protected species in Malaysia.
Scientific Name : Viverra Tangalunga. Malay Name : Musang Tenggalong

how to have good family life

step
1- Respect your parents. Do this not just by giving them respect, but by listening to what they say and trying your best to make them happy. Realize that you may be able to choose your friends, but you're born to your family. If there's nothing you can do to please your parents, you'll be happier if you just accept it for now and focus on pleasing yourself. Making others happy is secondary to being happy yourself. And things do change over time.

2-Realize that life is not always going to go smoothly. Try to face the "ups and downs" in your family life with positive thinking and a cool mind. But your family doesn't have the right to make you miserable just because they're family. Try to get along, but if it doesn't work, let it go.

3-Try to compromise whenever and wherever it's possible. When you see that the people who you love most are happy, you will have a feeling of great happiness. You will have to compromise a lot in life; family is the first environment to begin learning this important skill, amongst people who know you best and can guide you with their reactions, thoughts and suggestions. Even the things they don't tell you become a learning experience.

4-Give occasional gifts to your family members. Surprise gifts can be great because most people love them. The best gifts tend to be the ones you make yourself, or put a lot of thought into. Also appreciated are gifts of your time; doing tasks around the house that haven't been done for a while such as painting touch-ups, restoring missing door handles etc. and clearing away clutter.

5-Be honest with your parents, but bear in mind that they don't always need to know everything. If you get along well, you can open up, but if you don't, avoiding tender subjects can keep the peace.

6-Feel free to communicate with each and every person in your family. Listen to them when they want to say something; try to be with them when they need you.

7-Dedicate a slot, it may be once a week or once a month in which you have a 'Family Time'. This could be anything, watching a movie together, playing a game, going out on a trip, but make sure it is something everyone will enjoy.

8-Eat together. Modern-day life makes this virtually impossible to do, however, it really does change your family life dramatically -- for the better.

9-Make time for siblings. They know you best, and they will tell you the whole truth, even when you don't want to hear it. As we grow up, our relationships with siblings may not be as strong as we think

10-Accept that your relationship with your family depends on both you and them. If they can't meet you halfway, you will be happier if you don't spend all of your energy making all the effort.

Endometriosis

* endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus is found on the ovaries, fallopian tubes and the pelvic sidewall. each month, the tissue builds up, breaks down and sheds in response to the menstrual cyle just like the tissue of the uterine lining.
however, the blood and tissue shed from endometrial growths has no way of leaving the body like menstrual blood through the vagina. Hence, this will result in internal bleeding and inflammation, causing debilitating pain and infertility in some cases. There is no known permanent cure for endometriosis.

when Heartburn is a heart attack

* beware of these heart related warning signs, seek meducal help immediately because they could be more than just heartburn.

* sudden pressure, tightening, squeezing or crushing pain in the centre of the chest taht lasts more than a few minutes.

* pain spreading to the back, neck, jaw, shoulders or arms especially the left arm

* chest discomfort accompanied by sweating, dizziness or nausea

* pressure or tightness in the chest during physical activity or when your under emotional stress.

eating healthy food aids learning

Is good nutrition important for good learning? In a word, yes. Research has shown that children who regularly ate breakfast had better standardized test scores, better behavior, and were less hyperactive than children who skipped breakfast. When comparing low glycemic index (GI) breakfasts to high GI breakfasts eaten by 9- to 12-year-old children, research also shows that children who eat high GI breakfasts (sugary breakfasts) tend to eat more at lunch. What makes a good breakfast for children? One good example would be an egg, a slice of whole grain toast with nut butter, a piece of fruit and a glass of low-fat milk. Tofu, lean meat and whole grain cereals are also good choices at breakfast. The protein and fiber from the whole grains will keep your child satisfied until lunch time.
Try to avoid giving your child sugary breakfast cereals, white-flour pancakes and syrup -- all of which will leave your child hungry and tired half way through the morning. If your child tends to get hungry in the middle of the morning no matter what, send an apple, whole grain crackers, nuts and cheese snacks rather than sugary cookies or white-flour crackers.