Important Information Regarding Photo Contest

[MarkBarbieri]

I'm terribly sorry to hear about your cat. Four years is far to short a time to enjoy a treasured pet.

As for the contest, don't worry about it. It is one of the central pieces on this forum and your work has been appreciated by many here. I think you've set such a great standard with the contest that others here will feel compelled to continue the tradition. It may take a few weeks for the details get worked out, but I'm sure that the tradition you have started will survive your "retirement".

Please remember also, never feed your cat onion or garlic, it also causes kidney failure.

While I agree that one should not feed onions (especially) or garlic to your pets, I think that the reason is because it causes hemolytic anemia (loss of red blood cells) rather than kidney failure. I also think that cat/dog breath is, well, interesting enough on its own without the need of onions or garlic added.

 

[Tigger1221]

I'm terribly sorry to hear about your cat. Four years is far to short a time to enjoy a treasured pet.

As for the contest, don't worry about it. It is one of the central pieces on this forum and your work has been appreciated by many here. I think you've set such a great standard with the contest that others here will feel compelled to continue the tradition. It may take a few weeks for the details get worked out, but I'm sure that the tradition you have started will survive your "retirement".


While I agree that one should not feed onions (especially) or garlic to your pets, I think that the reason is because it causes hemolytic anemia (loss of red blood cells) rather than kidney failure. I also think that cat/dog breath is, well, interesting enough on its own without the need of onions or garlic added.

Sorry, for the mis-information. I just found out that recently and wanted to warn other pet lovers.

 

[willis37862]

Sorry about your kitty andromedaslove

And as others have said thank you so much for running the contests up until now, I am sure they are lots of work and can certainly understand you needing a break from them.

 

[Groucho]

Sorry about the cat - we put our cat (12+ years old) to sleep earlier this year and it was a rough decision, even knowing that she'd led a pretty good life and was having health issues (I'd been giving her pills at least once a day for the past several years), it's still no fun.

As for the contest - like the others, I'd probably be willing to help out for some part of it. I don't want them to go away before I've at least won one of them! Let's see, maybe I can fix it somehow and throw in a few extra votes my way......

 

[DebºoºS]

Dana, so sorry to hear of your loss and my condolences. The pics are gorgeous what beautiful eyes, mezmerizing. We lost our Piper after 15yrs to kidney failure. Very difficult on everyone for a long time.

Your dedication to the photo contest over the years is so greatly appreciated. It's grown and been such a success all due to your hard work.
After I've settled in to my new job I'd like to help out.

Good luck with the marathons

 

[alan]

I'd just like to echo what everyone else has said - thank you for all your hard work!

regards,
/alan

 

[Suburbanmom]

I'd like to offer my condolences too. Your kitten was just beautiful and I can tell, she was loved. Thank you for the time you put into the photo contests. I have only been participating for about 6 months, and I very much enjoy the friendly competition. I appreciate it so much. Take time to take care of yourself. {{hug}}

 

[jann1033]

]Yikes, the Purina is what I use for my kitty.[/B] Thanks for the warning, Dana. I am sorry to hear about your cat.

Also, thanks for the time and effort you put in to these contests. They've been loads of fun, and a great opportunity to see everyone's work.

i changed from iams to purina one urinary tract ( or words to that effect )after the 2 died from kidney problems and had only eaten iams their whole lives...so i started this one with purina and except for the extra plumpness, ours has been fine with it...the only problem i see with purina is for some reason with iams they had less feces so the litter box was nicer...but that is hubby's job anyway

 

[cazzie]

Sorry about your kitty it's awful when you loose a pet.

Thanks for all your hard work with the photo competition I have really enjoyed them.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Dana, I'm so sorry about your cat. She was beautiful.

I also would like to say thank you for all your efforts with the Weekly Contests. Photography is something I always wanted to get more serious about. This board has helped me do that, and the contests added that special something to look forward to every week. Don't laugh, but winning one was one of the highlights of my year! It was extra special because I happened to be on Disney Wonder (which holds a special place in my heart anyway - but that's for another thread) on voting week and when I logged on to see my picture as a front runner, I was just on

I took some pictures (of course) to preserve that great memory:

I would also be willing to help out with the contests somehow. Maybe a group of us can work something out. again!!

 

[willis37862]

I wanted to add that I would be more than happy to help with the contests also...I will need help figuring out what to do but I am more than willing to try

 

[mikamah]

So sorry to hear about your cat. She was beautiful. It's so hard to lose a beloved pet.

Thank you so much for all your hard work and effort you put into the contests. I have thoroughly enjoyed them since I found this part of the boards. I've hardly had time to come on here lately to enter the contest, and can't imagine how you are able to run them all. Hope you have a wonderful holiday season.