Comments on: I Want my "Mom' http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/i-want-my-%e2%80%98mom%e2%80%99/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:09:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Mary F. http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/i-want-my-%e2%80%98mom%e2%80%99/#comment-390087 Mary F. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:16:28 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/i-want-my-%e2%80%98mom%e2%80%99/#comment-390087 Just another update on Alexandra and Nicholas; " our" Pallas' cats now at the Prospect Park Zoo... there is another video Oct 8...Boo at the zoo... They were given pumpkins with treats (white mice?) inside. It is a short video and shows just how well they are doing. The fur is really thick now!!!! Love those " kitties" I am so happy they are doing well, it looks like they love them as much as we do. <em>Moderator's note: How fun! We'll pass this note along to Kelly. Thank you, Mary, for keeping us updated.</em> Just another update on Alexandra and Nicholas; " our" Pallas' cats now at the Prospect Park Zoo… there is another video Oct 8…Boo at the zoo… They were given pumpkins with treats (white mice?) inside. It is a short video and shows just how well they are doing. The fur is really thick now!!!! Love those " kitties" I am so happy they are doing well, it looks like they love them as much as we do.

Moderator's note: How fun! We'll pass this note along to Kelly. Thank you, Mary, for keeping us updated.

]]> By: Mary F. http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/i-want-my-%e2%80%98mom%e2%80%99/#comment-372787 Mary F. Sun, 14 Sep 2008 01:04:53 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/i-want-my-%e2%80%98mom%e2%80%99/#comment-372787 Good golly.. where have I been? I just found out about Mom, aka: Alexandra. Prospect Park Zoo has a wonderful video of Nicholas and Alexandra in their enclosure. A must see for all who love her. I fell in love with her many years ago. She came up to me at the fence and hissed right at me! I was hooked right then and visited often. I cried when I found out she was gone, I cried when I saw the video of her new home. I hope she is as 'happy' there as she was here. <em>Moderator's note: Thank you for the update on Mom. We'll pass it along to Kelly.</em> Good golly.. where have I been? I just found out about Mom, aka: Alexandra. Prospect Park Zoo has a wonderful video of Nicholas and Alexandra in their enclosure. A must see for all who love her. I fell in love with her many years ago. She came up to me at the fence and hissed right at me! I was hooked right then and visited often. I cried when I found out she was gone, I cried when I saw the video of her new home. I hope she is as 'happy' there as she was here.

Moderator's note: Thank you for the update on Mom. We'll pass it along to Kelly.

]]> By: Margaret http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/i-want-my-%e2%80%98mom%e2%80%99/#comment-193229 Margaret Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:48:47 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/i-want-my-%e2%80%98mom%e2%80%99/#comment-193229 Kelly, have you heard how Mom is doing in her new home? Kelly, have you heard how Mom is doing in her new home?

]]> By: Nica http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/i-want-my-%e2%80%98mom%e2%80%99/#comment-172024 Nica Thu, 07 Feb 2008 06:12:24 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/i-want-my-%e2%80%98mom%e2%80%99/#comment-172024 I'm sorry you had to say goodbye; I get attached to plenty of the animals, and I don't even work with them. I noticed there's a stuffed Pallas' cat in the kids gift shop. Every time I see it I think of your Momma cat. I think I only managed to see her a couple of times for all the times I've been to the zoo, but she was a neat cat, and I'm sorry to see her go. I'm sorry you had to say goodbye; I get attached to plenty of the animals, and I don't even work with them. I noticed there's a stuffed Pallas' cat in the kids gift shop. Every time I see it I think of your Momma cat. I think I only managed to see her a couple of times for all the times I've been to the zoo, but she was a neat cat, and I'm sorry to see her go.

]]> By: Sharon http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/i-want-my-%e2%80%98mom%e2%80%99/#comment-171858 Sharon Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:36:54 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/i-want-my-%e2%80%98mom%e2%80%99/#comment-171858 I know you'll miss the Pallas cat - we always have a special place in our hearts for the animals that we have to really work to gain their confidence. At least you made it as easy as possible for her to get into the crate and move on to another zoo, but I'm sure you really miss her as I'm sure she misses you. Good luck with the new cat - always another challenge! I know you'll miss the Pallas cat - we always have a special place in our hearts for the animals that we have to really work to gain their confidence. At least you made it as easy as possible for her to get into the crate and move on to another zoo, but I'm sure you really miss her as I'm sure she misses you. Good luck with the new cat - always another challenge!

]]> By: Margaret http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/i-want-my-%e2%80%98mom%e2%80%99/#comment-171730 Margaret Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:39:51 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/i-want-my-%e2%80%98mom%e2%80%99/#comment-171730 Kelly, you did a great job, and the trust you built with momma Pallas's cat paid off. She had as smooth and stress-free an exit from SDZ as she could thanks to your care, concern, and training. Let's hope your new feline friend will fill the void you currently have in your morning routine. Kelly, you did a great job, and the trust you built with momma Pallas's cat paid off. She had as smooth and stress-free an exit from SDZ as she could thanks to your care, concern, and training. Let's hope your new feline friend will fill the void you currently have in your morning routine.

]]> By: Sue Kamm http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/i-want-my-%e2%80%98mom%e2%80%99/#comment-171627 Sue Kamm Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:52:46 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/i-want-my-%e2%80%98mom%e2%80%99/#comment-171627 A friend (who has since died) was going to get a Pallas' cat (he had permits to keep exotic animals, and had taken a course). I'm sorry I never got to see Mom in person, but she sounds like a feisty little animal. Please keep us posted on the Arabian wild cat. A friend (who has since died) was going to get a Pallas' cat (he had permits to keep exotic animals, and had taken a course). I'm sorry I never got to see Mom in person, but she sounds like a feisty little animal.

Please keep us posted on the Arabian wild cat.

]]> By: Diana S. http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/i-want-my-%e2%80%98mom%e2%80%99/#comment-171553 Diana S. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 17:20:29 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/i-want-my-%e2%80%98mom%e2%80%99/#comment-171553 You will always be remembered by Momma. The Arabian wild cat sounds like a challenge! I look forward to you posting a picture and letting us know of your introduction. Thank you for sharing! You will always be remembered by Momma. The Arabian wild cat sounds like a challenge! I look forward to you posting a picture and letting us know of your introduction. Thank you for sharing!

]]> By: Lainie http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/i-want-my-%e2%80%98mom%e2%80%99/#comment-171479 Lainie Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:52:03 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/i-want-my-%e2%80%98mom%e2%80%99/#comment-171479 Trying my hardest not to cry at work after reading this last entry.......Momma cat will forgive you, miss you and look for you ....as hard a time as she had given you, that was just to keep you on your toes Kelly. I know there's a reason for everything, but it just breaks my heart that these animals that you, the keepers bond with after so long have to relocate. Please do keep us updated on her progress at her new location. =) Trying my hardest not to cry at work after reading this last entry…….Momma cat will forgive you, miss you and look for you ….as hard a time as she had given you, that was just to keep you on your toes Kelly.
I know there's a reason for everything, but it just breaks my heart that these animals that you, the keepers bond with after so long have to relocate. Please do keep us updated on her progress at her new location. =)

]]> By: Shannon (from NC) http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/i-want-my-%e2%80%98mom%e2%80%99/#comment-171383 Shannon (from NC) Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:57:12 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/i-want-my-%e2%80%98mom%e2%80%99/#comment-171383 Kelly, I am sorry to hear that Momma had to leave for another zoo. I know you worked so hard to gain her trust. I completely understand your response to the telephone call you received. I would be the same way. I hope they will keep you updated on her progress. I also look forward to hearing about your new adventures with the Arabian cat. Take care and thank you again for sharing with all of us. Kelly, I am sorry to hear that Momma had to leave for another zoo. I know you worked so hard to gain her trust. I completely understand your response to the telephone call you received. I would be the same way. I hope they will keep you updated on her progress. I also look forward to hearing about your new adventures with the Arabian cat. Take care and thank you again for sharing with all of us.

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