Guess what we found??

**Denyce** · 01-17-2004, 04:23 PM

It is funny...my vet and I were just talking about male calico/torties. They are relatively rare..roughly a half of a percent of them. They are sterile but the most interesting thing is they are often hermaphrodites. They have both male and female sexual organs. You just can't see the female ones and the organs might never mature enough to cause them to go into season. My vet just neutered a male calico last week and she has the owners watching out for signs of going into heat just in case.

Denyce

**trayi52** · 01-17-2004, 04:26 PM

Have you thought about keeping him yourself? I know you have a lot to take care of. But at least you know what your intentions would be and that would be love, love, love!

There has to be a way for that boy to get a good home, and not just because of the big bucks out it. Oh well I am just hoping for a good home for him. I don't want to see somebody get him just to hang in a frame and say 'look at my masterpiece'. He needs lots of love.

Fox-gal, you will think of something, I know you will!

Willie

**trayi52** · 01-17-2004, 04:31 PM

Denyce, I have heard that too. I believe it was Stella, rpcathouse, that was telling me that. Amoore was also telling me that too! I had forgotten that until you mentioned it. That was in a thread about tortie cats. I can't remember the name of the thread though, like everything else, I forgot.

Willie

**Fox-Gal** · 01-17-2004, 04:55 PM

Well after what Denyce just said I think I will be calling my vet tomorrow and find out everything I can about male calico's.

If everything you say is true and I belive you might be right, I will be thinking real hard about just keeping him with me. It sounds like he might need a little more care then most and I have a bad habit of not trusting in others, caring for a special pet. Long talk with the husband coming up soon.

You know this would put me at 11 cats!!! Way over what I ever said I have. Thank goodness my vet gives me cuts rates.

and is willing to come out to the house. You know how many trips I'd make back and forth to the vet if he wasn't so kind. 11cats, 8 dogs and maybe a new puppy on her way and me with a 2 seater car.

Time for a mini-van.

lol

Life is an adventure.

**delidog** · 01-17-2004, 05:22 PM

Yep,FoxGal,
Sounds like its' time for a MommyMobile!!!!!
Also sounds like ...Long Talk W/Husband is heading in the right direction......
Once you have 11.....what difference does 12 Make????
Have you used this one before?????

Good Luck!!!!
I know that you will give him a Wonderful Home!!!!!
I know,I'mSt

ill Only an Hour Away!!!!

I Totally agree w/ you, I Never would want an animal to go to a home as a Novelty Item......I don't Need to say Any More!!!!

**lizbud** · 01-17-2004, 05:46 PM

Fox-gal,

I think you should keep them both. They can grow up together
and keep each other company.

If you can afford it finiancially,
I'd keep them together. Think of all the pics you would be able
to show us as they grow.

Really, they couldn't ask for a better
place to get the love & care they need.

p.s. What's this about a puppy on the way?

**carole** · 01-17-2004, 05:59 PM

Wow some more cuties for me to go gaga over, the little calico really takes my eye he/she is adorable, both of them are.
I hope you can keep the cali fox-gal, and Cass I sure hope you can arrange transport to get orangie, you deserve that kitty. GO FOR IT GIRL!!!!!!!!

**trayi52** · 01-17-2004, 08:07 PM

Wow fox-gal, that sounds really great! Remember to tell hubby that Cali, as Carole called him, is a little special kitty and needs extra loving care.

That is a real winner of a vet, that comes to your house and gives discounts. Not many of those out there at all. Are there anymore out there?

Now if a human chain to Oregon can be formed to get Orangie to Cass, something like hands across America!

Willie

**Tonya** · 01-17-2004, 08:34 PM

OMG! How cute! I've been craving a kitty lately. Actually, I've been craving anything small and cute...I have baby/kitty/puppy fever. lol.

**krazyaboutkatz** · 01-18-2004, 01:42 AM

They're both so adorable.

I'm also a big orangie lover so hopefully you'll keep posting many more pictures of them.

I'm sure they'll both get great loving homes.

**luckies4me** · 01-18-2004, 12:12 PM

I'm in the process of forming a train. FoxGal, what city are you in? You can PM me or call me. If you want my number I can email or PM it to you. I think this might work!

**trayi52** · 01-18-2004, 12:17 PM

Cass that would be great! I hope you get this train going! Orangie will be so happy when he gets to you! Gee I was just wondering if they allow carry on kitties on airplanes or do they have to ride in the cargo hole???

I know somebody that is flying to California.

**Kirsten** · 01-18-2004, 12:26 PM

Oh, these cute little faces!

It would be so nice if some Pet Talkers could give them a new home!

And I think Denyce is right, I've heard the same....

and bisi.cat: I bet Nellie has looked the same as a kitten!!!

Kirsten

**Dog1,Cats2** · 01-18-2004, 12:39 PM

GO FOR IT!!!

Yes, they allow cats on airplanes. One pet per flight. They have to fit in an approved carrier that fits under the plane seat. We got a cool looking carrier at the pet store, looks like a piece of luggage with mesh sides and a shoulder strap. My mom took a cat that I rescued last year back with her to her house in El Paso. The airline cost was $75.00 for the cat!

**luckies4me** · 01-18-2004, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by trayi52
Cass that would be great! I hope you get this train going! Orangie will be so happy when he gets to you! Gee I was just wondering if they allow carry on kitties on airplanes or do they have to ride in the cargo hole???

I know somebody that is flying to California.

Where do they live? My family is in California! AND I am supposed to go there soon. Even so I have a lot of friends in California and I am SURE even some people here would volunteer, right? hehe