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Cat's 26 toes help boost Milwaukee animal shelter

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In this Nov. 17, 2011, photo is Daniel, a cat with two extra toes on each of his feet, in Milwaukee. It’s a genetic mutation called polydactylism and even though it’s two toes shy of a Guinness World Records number, it’s helping Milwaukee shelter officials raise money to buy a new home after they learned their rent was being doubled. (AP Photo/Carrie Antlfinger)        
In this Nov. 17, 2011, photo is Daniel, a cat with two extra toes on each of his …

GREENDALE, Wis. (AP) — In a reversal of fortunes, a once-unwanted cat has come to the rescue of an animal shelter in need of a new home.
However, this orange-and-white tabby named Daniel is no typical cat. He has a near-record 26 toes, a phenomenon that is helping the nonprofit Milwaukee Animal Rescue Center raise money to relocate to a new building.
Normal cats have 18 toes, but Daniel has two extra on each foot due to a genetic mutation called polydactylism.
Officials at the center found out their rent at a Milwaukee-area mall was being doubled on Jan. 1. So, the shelter is buying a new building and is seeking small donations of $26 — or $1 per toe.
They've collected enough so far to secure the financing with about $80,000 raised since Oct. 24, but they hope to raise $120,000 by Dec. 23 so they can become even more financially stable. About $50,000 of the money raised has come from $26 donations.
"I've always been a firm believer that everything happens for a reason and this is definitely the case," said Amy Rowell, owner of Milwaukee Animal Rescue Center in Greendale.
She found Daniel in October at animal control when she went to pick up another cat. As she bent down to that cat's cage, Daniel stuck his paw out and poked her head.
"He was very clearly saying, 'I need to be rescued, I'd like to be your friend, please pay attention to me,'" she said. "And when a sign is that obvious, we tend to not ignore it."
The shelter takes in animals that might otherwise be euthanized.
Daniel was originally going to be adopted out, but Rowell has decided to keep him as a shelter mascot.
Daniel's 26 toes — two shy of the Guinness World Records number— don't seem to affect his cat activities.
"He runs and he plays and he climbs, he uses a scratching post. He seems to be not bothered by it at all," Rowell said.

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HUKUM JUAL BELI KUCING...? - pic dari hadith sahih

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Solutions to Common Pet Problems - How to handle your pets’ most annoying habits and show them (nicely) who’s boss.

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Cat playing with food

Problem: Your Cat Tosses Food on the Kitchen Floor

Why it happens: Kitty might be implying she doesn’t like her bowl. “If it’s made of plastic, she’s right,” says Julia Szabo, author of Animal House Style. “Plastic harbors bacteria and imparts an off-putting taste to food and water.” Or she may just be playing with her food―it’s a game.


What to do: “Upgrade to a stainless-steel or china bowl,” says Szabo. If that doesn’t work, try different food or a deeper bowl. Or have a play session before mealtime.


Problem: Your Cat Scratches Everything

Once he has adapted to the post, move it to a place that’s less intrusive to your design scheme.


Why it happens: “Cats scratch to mark territory and to shed the outer layer of their claws,” says Stephanie Shain, pet-adoption director for the Humane Society of the United States, in Washington, D.C.


What to do: Temporarily limit his access to furniture and find him the scratching post of his dreams, suggests Shain. “Some cats like sisal or carpeted posts―even cheap cardboard posts work for many,” she says. “Also, different cats scratch differently. Some want something flat on the ground. Others like to stretch up.” The key is to put the post right next to the piece of furniture he’s ruining until he learns what is OK to scratch and what isn’t. 





Problem: Your Cat Meows at Night


Why it happens: “If this is an older cat, a vet should check the thyroid. Nighttime vocalization is one sign of hyperthyroidism,” says Patti Iampietro, a veterinarian with Best Friends Animal Society, in Kanab, Utah. An aging pet may lose certain cognitive abilities, says Edward Moser, a veterinarian in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. “Older animals become less restful at night,” he says. Other causes could be something provoking the cat, a change in her routine or environment, or boredom. And if your cat hasn’t been spayed or neutered, these night howls could be mating calls. Even another cat hanging around outside at night can evoke vocalization, says Iampietro.

What to do: If mating is the motive, promptly “fix” your pet. If not, test the cat for hyperthyroidism with a simple blood test. Treatment options are surgery, daily medication, or radioactive-iodine therapy. A change in diet may also help. “Antioxidants and vitamins E and C may reverse brain-aging changes,” says Moser. Once you rule out medical issues and outside disturbances, you’re probably dealing with a cat who wants attention at 3 a.m. Shain suggests giving the cat some nighttime-only toys before you hit the sack. “It’s a test of will, so steel your nerves and ignore her,” she says.

Problem: Your Pet Sheds

Why it happens: Excessive shedding may be due to dry skin, a poor diet, or stress.

What to do: The first line of defense is to groom your pet for five minutes a day. To reduce shedding, try moisturizing your pet’s skin and hair through his diet. “Dry skin sheds more hair. Dry hairs drop off animals like the needles off a Christmas tree,” says Szabo. She recommends adding a few drops of olive or flaxseed oil to your cat’s or dog’s kibble. Your veterinarian might suggest a dietary supplement such as Derm Caps, which include fish and safflower oils and vitamin E, to improve coat condition. When it comes to cleanup, Szabo swears by the Dyson DC17 Animal, a vacuum designed for a hairy home, and StickySheets, which provide the fuzz-lifting action of a lint roller for a larger surface area.

Problem: Your Cat Claws at a Caretaker

Why it happens: “Most cats will not attack unless provoked,” says Iampietro. So your cat, cranky because you had the audacity to leave, is probably swatting at its overly solicitous caretaker.

What to do: “Slowly introduce the pet to the visitor so the cat will feel more comfortable with her at vacation time,” says Kathy Kwieran, founder of Kathy's Kitties, a cat-rescue and fostering facility in Kempner, Texas. “The caretaker shouldn’t pet or pick up the cat but should let the cat approach her.

Problem: Your Pet's Poop Adheres to Her Backside

Why it happens: Your pet’s stool may be too soft. This can be a problem for long-haired animals.

What to do: “Try a more digestible diet to result in a small amount of firm, dark-colored stool that won’t stick to fur,” says Moser. “Look for a cat food that is 32 to 33 percent protein, 12 to 14 percent fat, and relatively low-fiber. For a dog, you want the protein level at 22 to 24 percent, fat around 12 to 14 percent, and low-fiber, low-residue.” If you still have a sticky situation, carefully crop the fur around the rear end with a beard trimmer or nose-hair scissors, or have a groomer do it.

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Things your pet shouldn't eat

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Listed here, from most (1) to least (4) dangerous, are common foods and drinks that make pets sick. If you think your dog, cat, or bird has consumed one of these items and you are concerned, contact your veterinarian.





1. Chocolate 
Why: Stimulates the nervous system and the heart. Poisonous to: All species, but dogs are most likely to eat dangerous quantities. Possible effects of poisoning: Vomiting, increased thirst, restlessness, agitation, increased or irregular heartbeat, increased body temperature, tremors, seizures.








2. Grapes, Raisins
Why: Damage the kidneys. Poisonous to: Dogs, cats. Possible effects of 
poisoning: Increased thirst, increased urination, lethargy, vomiting.






3. Garlic, Onions 
Why: Damage red blood cells, causing anemia. Poisonous to: Cats, dogs. Possible effects of poisoning: Vomiting, red-colored urine, weakness, anemia. 
















4. Xylitol (Found in sugarless gum.) Why: Causes increased insulin secretion, resulting in lower blood sugar levels. Poisonous to: Dogs. Possible effects of poisoning: Vomiting, lethargy, lack of coordination, seizures, jaundice, diarrhea. 








Below are more things that pets shouldn't eat : 


Glass of Red wine

5. Alcoholic Drinks

Why: Depress the nervous system.
Poisonous to: All species.
Possible effects of poisoning: Vomiting, disorientation, diarrhea, lethargy, lack of coordination, difficulty breathing, tremors, coma, seizures.






Bread dough

6. Raw Yeast, Bread Dough

Why: Forms gas in the digestive track; fermentation of yeast causes alcohol poisoning.
Poisonous to: All species, but only dogs typically ingest it.
Possible effects of poisoning: Distention of abdomen, vomiting, disorientation, diarrhea, lethargy, lack of coordination, difficulty breathing, tremors, coma, seizures.












Macadamia Nuts

7. Macadamia Nuts

Why: Cause muscle and nervous-system problems.
Poisonous to: Dogs.
Possible effects of poisoning: Vomiting, lethargy, weakness, increased body temperature, tremors.





Avocado8. Avocados

Why: Contain persin, which damages the heart muscle.
Poisonous to: Most species―birds are especially sensitive.
Possible effects of poisoning: Vomiting, diarrhea (in dogs), lethargy, difficulty breathing (in birds and rodents).

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HUKUM JUAL BELI KUCING...?

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Assalamualaikum...


SOALAN : Bolehkah jual beli kucing? Ditinjau dari segi harga, sangat menggiurkan lho Ustadz… "

JAWAPAN :
"Hukum Jual Beli Kucing Adalah Haram
Hukum menjual belikan kucing adalah haram berdasarkan dalil hadits Nabi SAW dan kaidah fiqih (al-qawa’id al-kulliyah).
Dalil hadits Nabi SAW, diriwayatkan dari sahabat Jabir bin Abdillah RA bahwasanya Nabi SAW telah melarang memakan kucing dan melarang pula memakan harga kucing (nahaa [an-nabiyyu] ‘an akli al-hirrah wa ‘an akli tsamaniha) (HR. Tirmidzi, Ibnu Majah, dan Al-Hakim, hadits shahih. Lihat Imam As-Suyuthi, Al-Jami’ Al-Shaghir, Juz II hal. 191).
Hadits Nabi SAW itu menjadi dalil haramnya memakan kucing dan memperjual-belikan kucing. Jadi kita diharamkan memperdagangkan kucing sebagaimana kita diharamkan memakan daging kucing (Tentang haramnya memakan kucing lihat Asy-Syarbaini Al-Khathib, Al-Iqna`, Juz II hal. 273; Syaikh Zakariyya Al-Anshari, Fathul Wahhab, Juz II hal. 192).
Adapun dasar dari kaidah fiqih, adalah kaidah fiqih yang berbunyi :

Kullu maa hurrimaa ‘ala al-‘ibaad fabai’uhu haraam

(Segala sesuatu yang diharamkan atas hamba, maka memperjualbelikannya adalah haram juga) (Lihat Taqiyuddin An-Nabhani, Asy-Syakhshiyyah Al-Islamiyyah, Juz II hal. 248).

Kaidah ini menjelaskan bahwa apa saja yang telah diharamkan syara’, maka diharamkan pula memperjualbelikannya. Baik sesuatu itu diharamkan memakannya (seperti babi, darah, bangkai, singa, elang, anjing), diharamkan meminumnya (seperti khamr), diharamkan membuatnya (seperti patung atau gambar makhluk bernyawa), atau diharamkan pada segi-segi yang lainnya.

Ketika sudah jelas bahwa syara’ mengharamkan kita untuk memakan daging kucing, maka haram pula menjual belikan kucing berdasarkan kaidah fiqih tersebut.

Dengan demikian, jelaslah bahwa menjual belikan kucing adalah haram berdasarkan dalil hadits Nabi SAW dan kaidah fiqih tersebut. Wallahu a’lam"

Dipetik dari http://rahma02.wordpress.com/2007/10/09/hukum-jual-beli-kucing/ 



dari sumber lain..

Apakah hukum berjual-beli
(i) kucing

Jawapan:

بسم الله
والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله وعلى آله وصحبه ومن والاه أما بعد


JUAL BELI KUCING
di sana ada dua pendapat Ulama:
pertama: HARUS, iaitu pendapat jumhur ulama, 4 mazhab, dan sebahagian pendapat salaf seperti Ibn Abbas, al-Hasan, Ibn Sirin, al-Hakam, Hammad, Al-Thauri, dll.

kedua: HARAM, (setengah kata Makruh), iaitu pendapat Ahmad dalam satu riwayat, sebahagian salaf spt Abu Hurairah, Tawus, Mujahid, Jabir dll.
mereka berdalilkan kepada satu hadis sahih: Nabi ditanya tentang duit hasil jual beli kucing. lalu Nabi melarang daripadanya. -Sahih Muslim.

Dari sudut kaedah2 istinbat hukum, pendapat yang mengatakan HARAM lebih kuat kerana sabit dalam hadis sahih Nabi melarangnya. Dan asal kepada larangan syarak ialah HARAM melainkan dengan dalil lain yang mengubahnya.
walaubagaimana pun, jumhur melihat larangan itu sebagai larangan makruh tanzih.


WALLAHUALAM...

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