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[Ems]

Oh my gosh that kitten is precious. The family doesn't seem like they really want to take care of the cat. Maybe they'd be relieved if you keep it. You could promise to let the kids sometimes come over and play with the kitten.

I feel like they're doing it more for the grandkids. I think they want an indoor cat that can fend for itself like an outside cat. Which unfortunately isn't very likely.

 

[SmileyRyleigh]

Double post, but this is the kitten! I can't post photos because I'm on my phone, so here's a link:
http://i58.tinypic.com/sy0375.jpg

Oh my gosh. that is the cutest cat!!!

 

[ssccxnce]

..just gonna leave this here cause i can't find the thread this was discussed in earlier

"Exciting news for IO5 and IOC5 teams attending the 2015 IASF World Championships....Teams in these divisions will now have the opportunity to compete in the Canadian Trials beginning early on Saturday April 25th at ESPN Wide World of Sports. The top 10 Canadian teams from each division will then move on to compete in Semi-Finals (Sunday April 26th) against the top 10 teams from the U.S. and other teams from across the globe. The top three from each country will then continue to finals on Monday April 27th. This new protocol is a major win for the Canadian industry, and will allow our top teams to compete twice prior to finals, putting us on the same playing field as our American counterparts. In addition, many Canadian teams will find that this new opportunity will continue to allow Worlds to be a worthwhile endeavour for their athletes, as the increased possibility of competing twice on the World’s stages adds to the value of the experience. Overall this is fantastic news for the Canadian cheerleading community, and we are excited to see how this new process impacts our clients’ experience at the World Championships. Good luck to all!"

 

[Ashley]

..just gonna leave this here cause i can't find the thread this was discussed in earlier

"Exciting news for IO5 and IOC5 teams attending the 2015 IASF World Championships....Teams in these divisions will now have the opportunity to compete in the Canadian Trials beginning early on Saturday April 25th at ESPN Wide World of Sports. The top 10 Canadian teams from each division will then move on to compete in Semi-Finals (Sunday April 26th) against the top 10 teams from the U.S. and other teams from across the globe. The top three from each country will then continue to finals on Monday April 27th. This new protocol is a major win for the Canadian industry, and will allow our top teams to compete twice prior to finals, putting us on the same playing field as our American counterparts. In addition, many Canadian teams will find that this new opportunity will continue to allow Worlds to be a worthwhile endeavour for their athletes, as the increased possibility of competing twice on the World’s stages adds to the value of the experience. Overall this is fantastic news for the Canadian cheerleading community, and we are excited to see how this new process impacts our clients’ experience at the World Championships. Good luck to all!"

Awesome! Where did you see it. This definitely needs to be shared outside of Random!

 

[ssccxnce]

Awesome! Where did you see it. This definitely needs to be shared outside of Random!

should be the first thing on the Canadian Cheer Evo page
Canadian Cheer Evolution - Oakville, ON - Company | Facebook

 

[TealShades]

I have a dilemma and I need guidance. I have family friends that own a farm/pumpkin patch, where there are a lot of cats running around. One of the owners found a kitten separated from its mother and decided to keep it and raise it to be an inside cat for their granddaughters (oldest is 6). Here's my issue: they were keeping it in a small cage, outside (in a covered area), with dry food, little water, no litter box, and little human contact. I have gone there the past few weekends to keep it company and play with it, but it barely ate and was so timid and scared and cowered a lot. They kept saying "oh we're going to take it inside soon" but it hasn't happened.
Sunday, I decided enough was a enough. With permission, I took her home, gave her a bath, and got her wet cat food to eat. The poor thing was starving, she ate 3 entire small cans of cat food and was so dirty I had to change the water in the sink because it was brown. I also had to use a knit comb to remove fleas off of her. So I clean her, feed her, put her in the litter box at my house and she relieves herself (and from the size you could tell it has been DAYS since she last used the bathroom) and start playing with her. She had so much fun and was so much more active and approachable than I had ever seen her. But later that day, I had to bring her back. When I get there, she goes back to her timid, terrified self. The grandkids try to pick her up and she was so scared she peed. They had nothing ready for her to be an inside cat (no food, litter box, toys, etc,) so I talked to the owners again and asked if I could keep her for the week to get her weight up and teach her to be an indoor cat, they said sure.
So now I have a kitten living in my bedroom/bathroom that absolutely loves it here and I don't want to give her back. It's not that I'm selfish and want to keep her for myself because she's the cutest thing ever, but I cannot morally send this kitten back to a place where she would not be taken care of. The owners are great people, but they're used to cows and chickens where you can just throw them food and they'll be okay. And the grandkids are not gentle enough with this creature (nor are supervised enough) and if they leave a door open for one second too long, that kitten will bolt out the door and never be seen again. (It happened, kitten ran away and hid in a tractor, I found her and pulled her out.) An indoor kitten needs shots and attention and someone to take care of it, and she wouldn't get that there. I have taken full responsibility for this cat (including financially, she has a vet appt later this week) and I just don't know what to do. I don't want to refuse to give this cat back and ruin our friendship, but this cat could die or be seriously hurt if she goes back there and I would not be able to sleep at night.

this is so sad. I'm a cat person so this broke my heart.

 

[retiredl5cheer]

Wedding planning is so stressful. I'm having serious venue anxiety. We requested a contract for one and now I'm freaking out that I don't like it anymore. This sucks.

 

[ssccxnce]

I GET TO SEE MAYDAY PARADE TOMORROW AND I LITERALLY CANNOT CONTAIN MYSELF. this band has been my favourite since i was in 9th grade and they're music is just so emotional and i actually think i may cry when i see them...omg what is happening to me.

 

[katemarie89]

I am super excited for the World Series to start today GO ROYALS

 

[caitlyn_the_camille]

I think she looks perfect She is adorable!!!

Thank you!!!

 

[katelyndanyale]

This is my sister at her team pictures this week. Just thought I'd show everyone how cute (I think) she is. She loves it so much and is so happy

(I know her hair and makeup isn't very ACE... my mom didn't know any better. Also, that pose is supposedly a thing with her stunt group, idk)

What team is she on if you don't mind me asking? I cheer at Ace too.

 

[Twinklestars]

I have a dilemma and I need guidance. I have family friends that own a farm/pumpkin patch, where there are a lot of cats running around. One of the owners found a kitten separated from its mother and decided to keep it and raise it to be an inside cat for their granddaughters (oldest is 6). Here's my issue: they were keeping it in a small cage, outside (in a covered area), with dry food, little water, no litter box, and little human contact. I have gone there the past few weekends to keep it company and play with it, but it barely ate and was so timid and scared and cowered a lot. They kept saying "oh we're going to take it inside soon" but it hasn't happened.
Sunday, I decided enough was a enough. With permission, I took her home, gave her a bath, and got her wet cat food to eat. The poor thing was starving, she ate 3 entire small cans of cat food and was so dirty I had to change the water in the sink because it was brown. I also had to use a knit comb to remove fleas off of her. So I clean her, feed her, put her in the litter box at my house and she relieves herself (and from the size you could tell it has been DAYS since she last used the bathroom) and start playing with her. She had so much fun and was so much more active and approachable than I had ever seen her. But later that day, I had to bring her back. When I get there, she goes back to her timid, terrified self. The grandkids try to pick her up and she was so scared she peed. They had nothing ready for her to be an inside cat (no food, litter box, toys, etc,) so I talked to the owners again and asked if I could keep her for the week to get her weight up and teach her to be an indoor cat, they said sure.
So now I have a kitten living in my bedroom/bathroom that absolutely loves it here and I don't want to give her back. It's not that I'm selfish and want to keep her for myself because she's the cutest thing ever, but I cannot morally send this kitten back to a place where she would not be taken care of. The owners are great people, but they're used to cows and chickens where you can just throw them food and they'll be okay. And the grandkids are not gentle enough with this creature (nor are supervised enough) and if they leave a door open for one second too long, that kitten will bolt out the door and never be seen again. (It happened, kitten ran away and hid in a tractor, I found her and pulled her out.) An indoor kitten needs shots and attention and someone to take care of it, and she wouldn't get that there. I have taken full responsibility for this cat (including financially, she has a vet appt later this week) and I just don't know what to do. I don't want to refuse to give this cat back and ruin our friendship, but this cat could die or be seriously hurt if she goes back there and I would not be able to sleep at night.

Just keep her and don't say anything else about it. The old "don't ask/don't tell". If they ask for her back, give them the vet bill and make up an invoice for food and training.

I have a cat who looks just like that and she is my favorite. She is so sweet and so soft.

 

[Ems]

Just keep her and don't say anything else about it. The old "don't ask/don't tell". If they ask for her back, give them the vet bill and make up an invoice for food and training.

I have a cat who looks just like that and she is my favorite. She is so sweet and so soft.

I have definitely thought of that, but unfortunately I live with my parents and my mom has known these people longer than she's known my dad... She seems pretty keen to give the cat back, but I might be able to appeal to her soft side

 

[CheerBank]

I GET TO SEE MAYDAY PARADE TOMORROW AND I LITERALLY CANNOT CONTAIN MYSELF. this band has been my favourite since i was in 9th grade and they're music is just so emotional and i actually think i may cry when i see them...omg what is happening to me.

My cp would be so jealous. They played this past Thursday night at a venue about 30 minutes from us, but because it was a school night for her and a work night for me, I did not even tell her about it (I'm too old to get home after midnight unless I have off the next day). She didn't even find out until two days after the show had passed, and while I felt bad it was better than having her know and beg me non-stop to go.

 

[caitlyn_the_camille]

What team is she on if you don't mind me asking? I cheer at Ace too.

Aztecs J2. From Hattiesburg. How about you?