Topic: General / graphics

You need to click on the ‘HTML’ option that is at the top of the editor.

Then paste in the code/link.

Topic: General / graphics

When I want to post a meow on someones page as a graphic, how do I get it to actually show the graphic instead of showing the link?

Topic: Support And Suggestions / MCS running really slow

We’re trying to recreate the issues here – so any info that you have will be helpful.

As we are not seeing any slowdown and it seems only a handful of members are having the issues. So we’ll continue to work on this.

Meow.

Topic: Support And Suggestions / MCS running really slow

I take back what I said about everything working well again.  Haven’t seen the proxy error for a while, but it’s definitely still VERY SLOWWWW….. zzzzzz

Topic: Support And Suggestions / MCS running really slow

Well thank you !!!, today was an absolute doozy!!! Got a Miaow box on screen wherever I went, logged off, logged on…still there, signed off signed on AOL….still there…then all of a suden sitting on a page did not recognise and the box was gone!!!  Definately gremlins around lol, but thanks for taking note of issue.   Pat…..SusieUK  personnal Assistant

Topic: Support And Suggestions / MCS running really slow

We’ll dig deeper into this and see if we can track it down.

As too many cats are having this issue – so its very likely to be something here.

Meow!

Topic: Support And Suggestions / MCS running really slow

OK went to send present to ‘bunnies’, clicked ‘bunnies’ starred item, clicked submit…and it is on my own page ARRRRRGGGGHHH it is bad enough when the flipping site is sloooooow and things keep getting ‘not posted’ then you look and they are posted twice!!!...but this had me shouting at a computer screen???  .......guess what it did not respond LOL…..Susie UK’s personnal assistant.

Topic: Support And Suggestions / MCS running really slow

That time after I hit Submit, it took a while, I got the proxy error, so I hit the back button, and see that my message has posted…

Topic: Support And Suggestions / MCS running really slow

See!  It just happened again.  I hit submit and I got the proxy error. 

I’ve had periodic trouble for a while… I’m generally only on between 7 and 3:30 weekdays.  One issue is simply trying to log in- I hit the log in button about 10 times and finally get the username and password boxes, then it’s just really slow and will lock up and time out at any given point- often before I can even get to my profile.  It’s the same thing that was happening at MDS.  It was periodic there also, until it got really bad, then it affected everyone.  But I was having smaller troubles like this long before it became a huge issue.  Occassionally I get the proxy error, occassionally I get a “page cannot be displayed” message, mostly it just quits and doesn’t go anywhere…

Everytime I post a blog or message or whatever, I always try to remember to hit Control C before I hit Submit because the lock ups often happen when I’m trying to submit something, and then I lose it, so I copy it first because it’s likely I’ll have to try again.  This reply is the perfect example- good thing I Control C’ed it first, because this will be my 3rd attempt at submitting.

I’ll try to pay closer attention to some of the messages I get and keep posting about it.

Topic: Support And Suggestions / MCS running really slow

Proxy Error

The proxy server received an invalid response from an upstream server.
The proxy server could not handle the request POST /forums/13/topics/129/posts.

Reason: Error reading from remote server

Topic: Support And Suggestions / MCS running really slow

Interesting – we haven’t done anything on our side.

We’ll keep our cats eye on this to make sure its not some rats running on the site!

MEOW!!!

Topic: Support And Suggestions / MCS running really slow

Yep, I just got on mcs & it’s working well again. It wasn’t working well for me at all for 5 or 6 days. Now it looks to be back to normal. Great!!!

Topic: Support And Suggestions / MCS running really slow

You must’ve fixed it up because everything seems to working great now – thanks!

Topic: Support And Suggestions / MCS running really slow

I’ve noticed it day and night.  Often I get a “proxy error” page (502?, I believe).  If that helps.

And it’s not our connection – no problems with any other sites.

Topic: Support And Suggestions / MCS running really slow

Ok -we’ll do some more testing here and see if we can nail it down.

(Any info will be helpful – so we can try to reproduce it).

Meow!!

Topic: Support And Suggestions / MCS running really slow

I have a cable modem and I have been having trouble for days (actually at least a week).  Hence, I have not been posting lately.  I try but it will just freeze up and say not responding.  I figured it was some massive overhaul and would be back to normal soon.  It all started when the icons for pals, blogs, profile and such started moving around and enlarging when you move your mouse over them.  Problems have been day and night.

Topic: Support And Suggestions / MCS running really slow

We haven’t notice anything on this end – do you know if this happens at certain time of the day? or if you are using a dial up? So we’ll look into it.

Meow!!

Topic: Support And Suggestions / MCS running really slow

It’s wearing on my patience as well.  I haven’t even been able to get into the forum to mention it, so thanks for bringing it up.  Not only is it slow, but it doesn’t even work at all most of the time.  Very sad.  I hope someone fixes it soon.  I’ve noticed mydogspace has always been slow, but at least it eventually works.  I don’t know of any other websites that run this slowly.

Topic: Support And Suggestions / MCS running really slow

Having all sorts of trouble navigating around… even worse than MDS.  Seems like this is a progressive thing- it keeps getting worse everyday.   Sorry pals… trying to get in touch, but it’s driving me nuts.

Topic: Fun / THE WORLD IS YOUR LITTER BOX GOES INTERNATIONAL!

The World Is Your Litter Box, my hot-selling how-to manual for cats, is now available through Amazon.com in the United Kingdom and Canada. English versions of the book are also available through Amazon in France, Germany and Japan.  This means my plan to get The World Is Your Litter Box into the paws of cats worldwide is working…. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Your Friend (and Internationally-Published Author),

Quasi

Topic: Support And Suggestions / Help I have a stray pregnant cat!

You might want to get her a nice box with a blanket in it for her to feel safe.  When i was a child on a farm I remember our cat finding a box in the garage to have kittens in.  I have seen this more than once.  Like cat jungle said a rescue group in your area may be able to help.  Check your local petsmart or petco and see which group puts their kitties up for adoption there.  BTW kittens who are not weaned and taken to the Humane Society are usually killed.  Sad but true.  Always call a rescue group if you need help finding homes for kittens. 

Good luck

Topic: Support And Suggestions / Help I have a stray pregnant cat!

If you can rig up a safe place for her to have her kittens outside where the dogs can’t get to them, that would be best.  She’ll be able to figure out everything on her own.  I wouldn’t worry about taking her to the vet until after she has the kittens and they’re mostly weaned, then she will need to be spayed and have her shots.  Then the kitties will need to be fixed and have shots too.  And adopted out if you’re not willing to take everybody on.  Maybe there is a rescue group or someone in your area that can help you with all that.  You might be able to call around to vets and ask if they know of anyone.  I’d be wary of getting the area Humane Society involved unless you’re sure they have a no-kill policy.  There are some places that offer a waiver for shots and spaying, which cuts the cost drastically, but it would still cost something.   I wish I could help you more!

Topic: Support And Suggestions / Help I have a stray pregnant cat!

What a familiar story!  Half of the Cat Heads came from exactly such a situation.  LYK (Little Yellow Kitty) was our outdoor mother.  She got pregnant but we were in the early stages of our relationship so I didn’t quite know what to do for her.  Unfortunately things didn’t go so great, she ended up giving birth unexpectedly on my front steps and abandoned them, for me to find.  One was still alive, so, heartbroken and bawling, I rushed it to the vet but it passed that afternoon.  What could I have done differently?  Well, I was “lucky” enough to find out, twice more.  What I SHOULD have done at that point was figured out a way to afford getting her fixed, but like you, I was broke, so I went through 2 more litters of kittens before I finally got her fixed.  Both times went MUCH smoother than the first, largely because I’d developed more of a relationship with her by then, and she trusted me.  She started coming in the house, much to the chagrin of my 2 other indoor cats, but I allowed it for her safety.  She started pretty much living in there, rarely going out, until the babies were born, then she went back to her old self, not even wanting to come in.  But both litters were born under my bed and I didn’t have a clue what to do, but I didn’t need to- she took care of everything.  She cleaned them and fed them and got angry if I tried to interfere- so all I did was make sure she had food and water available close by, kept the other cats shut out of the bedroom for a few days, the babies grew up, I was able to give most to good homes, but 2 still live with me.  I didn’t want her to do it in my house either, for the same reasons as you (2 cats set in their ways) so I tried to provide her with a nice dog house with blankets and stuff on the patio… great, but also great for raccoons and other critters that love to prey on baby kittens.  Not so great.  There’s no way you can ensure the safety of the kittens without giving them shelter.  I can’t remember how long cats stay pregnant- google it- cuz that’s how much time you have to develop a trusting relationship with her.  If there’s a room in the house you can get her used to going in, where she’s out of the other cats way… LYK didn’t want this to be a permanent fix- she was just looking for safety and she found it in my bedroom, so she willingly came in and stayed in, so she’d be there when the time came, then she moved back out.  The cat will have her babies wherever she chooses- if she doesn’t have access to your house when the time comes, she’ll go hide somewhere that she thinks is safe, and you may or may not ever see the babies and will just be left to wonder.  I’m not an expert and didn’t have a clue either, but that was my experience with a very similar situation.  I also don’t know if she can have shots while pregnant.  But what I’ve learned in the end is that I do love those 2 extra Cat Heads that I have living in my house now, but I’ve spent WAY more money raising them and feeding them than I would have if I’d just gotten LYK fixed in the first place.  There are lots of different programs that offer good deals on feral cats- check with your local shelter or vet.  Anyhow, I could write about this forever but I’m in a hurry, but let me know if you have any questions… like I said, I don’t honestly know anything, but I’ve been there and am happy to share my experience.   

Topic: Breeds Club / Maine Coons

I have a maine coon named Gizmo.Hes very lazy though.

Topic: Support And Suggestions / Help I have a stray pregnant cat!

Hello Everyone,

You have been so helpful when I got my first cat and didn’t know a lot however…two cats later I am in a predictament and I need your help.

Recently a female blue russian cat has chosen to adopt us. I started feeding her and have a blanket under the porch for her and she seemed content. Well I went away for a week vacation and my cat sitter told me he thinks she is pregnant. When I came back to town it took her 2 days before we finally saw her ( I think she travels to another house) and now that she knows I am back she is in the carport. I have no clue on how to take care of a pregnant cat. I can’t afford to take her to the vet currently because I just lost my job but I have plenty of food and water available for her. I did give her Advantage to help with the fleas and ticks becuase they are so bad out here. She is a darling cat but please tell me what I should do. If she choses to give birth here I want to ensure its safe for her. We have a lot of dogs that wander in the yard but seem harmless and I know they have a home but I am just so worried about taking care of babies and what to do for her. I know she needs her shots and thats another worry. Now thats she is pregnant can she even have them? What kind of shelter can I give her that would be safe for her and her kittens? She cant live inside because I have 2 cats that are set in there ways .

Any advice friends?

Please help…. I think she is in the early stage of pregnancy because her nipples are enlarged however she isnt large yet.

Thank you for any help you can give

Amy