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|January 4, 2014, 12:02 AM
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property line aggrevation
Does anybody else think this is "bad manners" and more than a bit inconsiderate?
Not to mention dangerous.
On a piece of property I hunt, we have set out food plots on a ROW and there is an established shooting house, has been for near 2o years. At the extreme north end of the ROW, just before it drops off into a huge bluff, is a strip of property, no more than 100 yds wide, that is owned by another party.
That party has allegedly leased the land to a third party, and that bunch has came in and set a shooting house of their own up about 75 yds from the property line, and put in their own field. And a feeder, which I suspect likely ran all summer. The distance between the two houses is about 500 yds, and they are in direct line of each other.........straight down the ROW. If they shoot due south we are down range, If we shoot N. they are down range. An between us is where the bulk of the deer appear.
Though their strip of property is out of range for us...not that my crew would do it, our strip is well within their range.
Bugs me no end.
|January 4, 2014, 12:17 AM
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I guess they have same authority on their land as you do on yours. Could be worse. What if they didn't care bout hunting and wanted to use it for their gun range during hunting season. Or maybe a place to ride their dirt bikes all season long. ?
|January 4, 2014, 09:38 AM
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You didn't say you owned the property you shoot on. If you did you might have some negotiating leverage with the other property owner. What you have now is simply a dangerous situation. That cannot be argued. I believe you have to find another place to hunt for everybodys sake. Safety first, hunting second.
|January 4, 2014, 10:55 AM
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Unfortunately, "common sense is not very common anymore." Seems like your new neighbors are lacking in it.
My neighbor and I have a similar situation with one of my stands and one of his stands. Our agreement is he hunts mornings on his stand and I hunt evenings. If he sees something he wants to shoot or if I see something I want to shoot, we can shoot it regardless of whose land it is on. I dont really think either one of us is exactly sure where the property line is anyway. Its not worth getting the metal detectors out to figure it out. Both of us have a lot of land, but that particular area is the best hunting spot on either tract.
|January 4, 2014, 12:04 PM
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Their property, their right to do as they please. Are they being inconsiderate? I dunno. If they are safe and only shoot animals on their property, how are they any different than you? Over the years I have heard the same story from other folks. Someone comes in and cuts them off. Or puts a Blind downrange of the only place they can shoot. Land next door that was never hunted before by others is now being hunted. Most times the "Bugs me no end" is not because of safety, but because of the fear the "new" neighbors will get "my/our" deer. Truth is, I doubt there is any one here that has hunted for more than a handfull of years that has not experienced this. Land changes hands, friendships change and hunters move around on public land. Truth is, if you don't own it, you have no control over it, and sometime in the future, things WILL change. If the "new" neighbors hunt safely and ethically, feed deer year round and have only a small parcel to hunt, they may enhance your hunting spot. Either by pushing deer off the area that was a sanctuary or unhuntable to you before or just attracting more deer.
|January 4, 2014, 12:11 PM
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well the problem is all going to boil down to where they are firing and what they are firing at.
if you catch them hunting off your food plot or even hunting off theirs in the direction of your hunting blind then you have legal grounds for calling fish and game and having the guys run out, they may have the rights to hunt on their own property but they do not have the right to hunt on yours or endanger you while doing it.
ignore my complete lack of capitalization. I still have no problem correcting your grammar.
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|January 4, 2014, 12:31 PM
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This applies to both sides of the fence. The OP has stated fear of this but has not witnessed it. Odds are, they are just as safe and courteous as is his party. Just because they are now hunting next door to him does not make them bad. Their blind downrange is no more disrespectful than the OPs if they shoot safely and keep their shots to their side of the fence. In another thread the OP mentions frustration with a small buck he would have liked to take, going to the neighbor's food plot. I think this is more the issue than the folks next door being a bunch of unsafe poachers.
|January 4, 2014, 12:40 PM
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They have as much right to hunt their property as you do yours. The time the shoot house has been there is irrelevant. Be glad their house is 75 yards from the border. They could be 5 feet from the border and there'd be not a thing you could do.
If you guys (or the landowner of the land you hunt) doesn't like it, the Free Market remedy is to purchase that land. Short of that, live with it.
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|January 4, 2014, 12:52 PM
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ignore my complete lack of capitalization. I still have no problem correcting your grammar.
I never said half the stuff people said I did-Albert Einstein
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|January 4, 2014, 02:14 PM
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I had the same issue about 12 years ago. In my case the neighbors did not hunt the lot but set it up as a private shooting range. My land is farmed a little but mostly just for hunting. The noise of the shooting range scared away all the deer.
There little lot was may be 10 acres tops. Where my lands are about 200 acres. It really bugged me that they could scare away all the deer. I had worked on attracting deer for years by planting oak for acorns, planting corn for them to hide in and as well as fruit trees, shrubs and a hickory tree for smoking the meat. All for naught!
Any way I fretted about it for about 9 months. That hunting season was the first that I never saw a single deer. I finally talked to the guy and while he was polite he would not stop shooting on his land (again its his right) So I finally did the American thing... I saved some and started working on a small loan and made and offer on the land. Is counter offer was about 3X what I felt the land was worth (there was not home on it). So I came up with a compromise. I also own about 30 acres of land a few miles away. I told them that I would let them shoot there (that's where I shoot too) and let them hunt my land if they would stop shooting. They thought it was a great idea! They have only taken me up on the hunting once but they provided lots of targets for my shooting land (they let me use there targets). They do occasionally have loud parties with bonfires but its miles away and does not bother me.
They built a large pond About 1 acre on the 10 acres and they allow me to hunt waterfowl there when they are not hunting it. We have agreement not to shoot on our land unless we are killing something. Over the years we have become friends. We even went deep sea fishing together 2 years ago in Oregon. I never had to take the money out on the loan and I bought the wife a car with the money I saved.
Over all it was a big win for all of us! I hope you can find a solution for your problems.
Shot placement is everything! I would rather take a round of 50BMG to the foot than a 22short to the base of the skull.
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|January 5, 2014, 08:26 AM
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The obvious answer to the problem is to hunt public land. I used to live in an area scattered with houses and various properties. The place was a zoo during hunting season. Where I live now I can walk all day and usually only see a hunter in the parking lots, if any at all. Same with WV when I hunt there.
|January 5, 2014, 08:32 AM
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I guess that depends where you live... People around here buy land so they can avoid the insanity on public land.
|January 5, 2014, 08:35 AM
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Deja vu, What kind of retarded deer do you have out there? I belonged to a gun club and the deer used to come out and feed WHILE we were shooting. I go over to the State Game Lands range and have had deer walk ACROSS the range when it was active. Deer get used to anything. Many a deer was shot from the seat of a cornpicker.
|January 5, 2014, 09:25 AM
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The only people I hear whining about too many hunters on State Land hunt tiny parcels surrounded by housing developments and towns, or they ARE those hunters and only go in a quarter of a mile. I used to live in a Special Regulation (Shotgun) area but rarely hunted there. The most dangerous, unethical, lawless, rudest hunters you ever want to meet ARE those complainers that hunt on private property. That is, if you can find them on their own property. Chances are they are putting on a drive through your backyard. I mean BACKYARD.
|January 5, 2014, 11:20 AM
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Shot placement is everything! I would rather take a round of 50BMG to the foot than a 22short to the base of the skull.
all 26 of my guns are 45/70 govt, 357 mag, 22 or 12 ga... I believe in keeping it simple. Wish my wife did as well...
|January 5, 2014, 11:21 AM
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I have been very fortunate over the years to hunt many different parcels of private land, during both deer hunting season and Turkey season. Some have been thanks to friends and acquaintances, and some because my brother buys and sells land like many here buy and sell firearms. Over the last 20 years I have hunted probably 40 or so parcels of land where I and/or my hunting party was the "new neighbor next door". Here's my experience from the other side. Sometimes, there is no reaction at all from land owners next door as the parcel has been hunted before and they had no negative experiences from those that previously hunted it. Sometimes they come over and talk and are relieved that the "slob" hunters that used to hunt it are gone or because the previous land owner allowed everyone and their brother to hunt it. Then there is the last reaction. This generally is the reaction when the land has not been previously hunted or was hunted very little. These folks have had another place to hunt or a sanctuary for deer that they haven't had to pay for, pay taxes on or pay a lease fee. This is now gone. You find their stands on your side of the fence, even tho they never asked to hunt there, because no one ever said anything before. You find their stands on the fence-line with the only clear areas to shoot across the fence onto the land they do not own.....because no one was there to say anything as they dragged the deer back under the fence. They suspect you will shoot across the fence or make pushes on their property because they've been doing the same for years, without permission, because no one was there. I've had them come up to me and try to kick me off for trespassing on land I had permission to be on, when they themselves did not have permission to be there, because they've been doing it for years and other trespassers believed them. When you tell them you have permission and they don't.... it's always the same story....my brother or brother in law said it was okay. When they tell you the previous owner always gave them permission, you ask them the last time they asked permission and they say 5 years ago. Then there are the ones you catch trespassing and then they are mad at you because they have been hunting there for years and have no other place to hunt....or the ones that call you or knock on your door @ 10:00 at night scream at you and accuse you of being the one that shot the dead buck they found on their side of the fence, when you haven't discharged your weapon all season.
As I said....there are two sides to the fence. Odds that the guys on one side or the other are dirtballs is exactly the same. What proper new neighbors or hunters on neighboring lands do is contact each other, politely BEFORE the season starts if possible and try and create a positive relationship. Tell them what your goals for your land are and assure them that you will respect their property line and their safety. Assure them that within reason wounded deer can be followed across the fence if they are willing to reciprocate. Starting out on the right foot will get you a lot farther in the end than assuming they are unsafe, and unethical while announcing the same to the whole world.
|January 5, 2014, 12:55 PM
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Are you sure you did not live near me 5 years ago. What you described sounds like half the goofballs that lived around me. The guy right next to me did not hunt, but they did have an apple tree in the back yard. Our back yards went back into a thick fence row and I had a tiny overgrown spot in the corner. The neighbor finally cut down the apple tree, which was in the center of his backyard. He got tired of chasing guys out of the fencerow that were posted watching the apple tree. What was he thinking? I mean, a shotgun slug does not go far anyway, does it?
|January 5, 2014, 01:01 PM
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Sounds like you had a decent place to hunt at one time bamaranger. Times change. Property use changes. FWIW: Y'all have to adapt to each others neighborly behaviors I think. Probably you and your crew will have to make some clever changes in those hunting inequities. Especially since those fellows on the other side of the fence line already have. As it's said: "Now its your turn!!"
Deer routing is changeable. Just takes some effort and planing is all. As would new placement of your stands and {area's} for food plots.
Draw out a 2-maps. One map: as things are seen on both sides of the fence today.
A second map of y'all's (clever) resolve. Then. "Get busy and get er done!!"
IMHO: I don't see any benefit for either party when surveying the situation over who's right and who's wrong or I was here first thinking.
No doubt this will be a test of the comradery in your crew. Who's willing to step up and help make those changes and those who are willing to stand around and bellyache about the situation y'all find yourselves in.
Post Script;
As far as the neighbor's deer feeder goes. I would let that one slide. Probably does more good than harm for both sides of the fence in its ability to draw deer thru and onto both properties.
|January 6, 2014, 01:51 AM
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OP, have you tried talking to them? Explain your concern and reason with them. Yes, they may tell you to pound sand, but they also may be willing to work something out too. That being said, they are fully within their right to setup there.
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|January 6, 2014, 02:55 AM
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Well, this has certainly drawn more comments , and more varied comments, than I thought it would.
Certainly, the new neighbors have all the "rights" to to what they want on the parcel. I recognize that. And yes, I'm a bit disappointed that their appearance and actions, (and potential actions) have changed what was a convenient and productive spot. In bad weather, or cramped for time, I could slip over onto the ROW stand and hunt, quick and simple. Not a wild and wooly walk and climb a tree, then drag one for 4 hrs hunt,.... but a suitable option at times. And, I can still do it, I just need to be aware of the possibility of the folks down the way. And, I live here, have quick and easy access. Indications are, they are from out of town and not around that much. And, it has worked out for the bulk of this season. No incidents, no friction. 'Course, seasons not over.
I suppose its a principal or attitude thing, and I am expecting to much from others. But I would not build/plant a hunt plot, or disturb with an ATV or dirt bike, ( as suggested) adjacent their established site, were the roles reversed, even if I had the "right". Especially when this "strip" is just that,and there is so much more land on that parcel that does not crowd the line. I'd deem it bad manners, and inconsiderate, being a poor neighbor. I was taught those type things were to be avoided, even if it was legal. Seems to like this is one of those instances where the right thing to do is not what you're allowed, but what you should. 'Course I still say "please and thank you" and "Mam and Sir" in public to strangers, and that's not much in vogue these days either.
All no matter I suppose, its done and I will have to live with it.
|February 16, 2014, 04:23 PM
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My neighbor has a shooting house less than 300 yards from me. We are both close to the property line. We have a ridge between us so we can't shoot each other. What is odd is that we typically see different deer. Not a problem for me, but we get along pretty good also.
|February 16, 2014, 05:06 PM
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In Texas, it is illegal...
for a fired bullet to cross a property line.
The solution appears to be putting your "shooting house" on the property line, with the fence at your back. That way, all shots, taken by you, are away from the neighboring tract of land. Shooting from an elevated shooting position should also create an angle that ensures the bullet will imbed in the ground, rather than richochet across our land, possibly endangering others.
Of course your neighbor may not understand your intent, but if you explain that it is for HIS safety, he may get the idea.
You might even mention to him that he should put his stand on the fence, too, with the fence at his back. For YOUR safety. Maybe he will, maybe he won't.
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|February 17, 2014, 01:25 PM
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It is here in Wisconsin also. What this whole thread comes down to tho is respect for your neighbors property and hunting safely. On both sides of the fence. One does not need to put their back to the fence to avoid shooting over it, they just need to refrain from shooting unless the animal is on their property. One needs to be concerned of where they are shooting and what's behind their target, regardless to how close to the fence they are. Neighbors need to politely and courteously convey their concerns to each other and have a amicable agreement in place BEFORE the season starts as to how to handle wounded deer crossing the fenceline and to make sure hunter placement is known to all. This should be a concern to anyone that hunts a small parcel.
|February 17, 2014, 04:40 PM
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Major Dave has the right idea. Put up another shooting house just inside your property line facing your shooting lane but leave it unused. The other guys should be more hesitant to shoot in that direction on the chance that someone is in that stand.
|February 18, 2014, 01:21 AM
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The simple solution is post many "NO HUNTING, SHOOTING or TRESPASSING" signs on the far north end of your property line every 20 or 30 feet.
Unless the deer they shoot drops dead right on the spot, there is no way they are going to be able to retrieve it.
Either they will stop by to work out a deal with you, or they will just disappear from using their property.
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Thursday, March 6, 2008
Bringing Montessori Home from School
I recently lead a Parent Education night at school. When the evening came to an end, I said that I would include the information presented on my blog should anyone want to refer to it. So today I am feeling a bit better and Little One is napping so I thought I would keep my promise and post the material I presented.
As I've said before and I am sure I will say again, you are your child's first teacher. It is important to say also that you are your child's most important and influential teacher. You set the tone for your child's love of learning from the very start and it is you who bridges (or widens) the gap between school and home. [For those of you homeschooling you ARE both school and home, and my hat is off to you!]. I know this can sound overwhelming but it need not BE overwhelming. I hope I will make it a little easier to accomplish with the following suggestions.
The list below, I read recently in M magazine.
Nine things the Montessori parent can do to bridge the gap between school and home:
1.) Encourage Independence 2.) Establish Order 3.) Help children to be helpful 4.) Develop concentration 5.) Introduce Nature 6.) Provide Opportunities 7.) Enable Self Discovery 8.) Encourage choice 9.) Use appropriate language
As I read the list I interpreted it Montessori Mama style:
1.) I like to call this first one, "Caring For".
I remember being asked by my very wise Nana once (when my now 15 year old was three years old & long before I had discovered Montessori),
"Do you take care of your child or do you care for your child?"
The distinction wasn't as obvious to me at 22, as it is now. As a young mother I took care of children, now I care for children. And as a Montessori Parent I do this by teaching my children to care for themselves, their belongings, our home, pets and plants and each other.
Young children welcome the opportunity to be independent and to care for others. Sometimes we Moms and Dads can gum up the works by trying to DO for them what they can do for themselves.
"Caring For" Examples:
Blowing one's own nose
creating a center peace
setting the table for dinner
clearing the table after dinner
washing hands, drying hands
cleaning up after a spill (using a sponge/using a dust pan & broom)
dressing, undressing
using the toilet
feeding self & using spoon-fork-knife
preparing and serving snacks to self and others
Manners: "Please" and "Thank you"
putting away belongings
hanging up coat
getting dressed for outside play
watering plants
feeding pets, showing affection and playing with them also
(of course within realistic age appropriate expectations)
2.) Making Your Life Easier!
Spoken like a truly organized person (which I am not by the way).
I talked about this at length in past posts here and here, so I won't spend too much time here now. Minimize your clutter and you minimize your stress. If you want to encourage Independence and you want your children to be successful at cleaning up, give them less "stuff" to work around and with.
3.) Building Self Esteem
In the Montessori classroom there is allot of focus on the classroom community, building a sense of family. At home there already is family and shining a light on that is important. Some families have "Family Game Night" others have Sunday night dinner together as a rule because the rest of the week is hectic and everyone has a different schedule. Whatever works for your family, do it. Make it happen that you are all together regularly, celebrate what makes you a family and reflect on who does what and what you appreciate about one another. We all like to be appreciated, even the youngest of us.
As a Montessori Parent your job is to observe and to create an environment that supports your children's learning and personal development. By making observations, out-loud, when your child does something you appreciate, that supports the home and family you honor them. For example simply stating, "When you tuck your boots under the bench it makes it easier for the next person who comes in, thank you." You draw attention to the desired behavior and shine a light on your child for being a considerate member of the family.
4.) Minimizing Distractions:
This one relates closely to number 2, but also more importantly to "screen time". Limit the TV, limit the computer, turn off the radio. [This is a strong personal opinion of mine, however I personally spend allot of time in front of this computer screen....it's a fine line we parents walk. Do as I say...not as I do? This one is my biggest challenge as a Montessori parent.]
When nurturing your child's natural ability to concentrate you can also minimize the number of times you interrupt them when they are engaged. This allows them time to focus and to develop a longer attention span. I have suggested to parents that providing a carpet square at home for their child to use can be helpful. In the classroom if a child is doing a work and it is time for a transition (ex: lunch) the child places their name tag on their work rug and returns to it later. At home a carpet square can be used in the same way. No name tags are needed but it is understood that the child's belongings will all be put away in time for dinner, with the exception of the particular item they are playing with on the carpet square. They can return to it after dinner or even the next day if it is bed time. Giving our children "exceptions" is loving and shows them respect. Allowing them the time to come back to the puzzle they are three pieces away from finishing, is kind and will help them follow through and complete future tasks. Most importantly it sends the message that you value what is important to them.
5.) Slowing Down/Appreciating the World Around Us!
Go for nature walks, draw pictures or take photos of your observations, pause and ponder TOGETHER. Plant seeds indoors, tend to a family garden, look for animal tracks and listen for bird calls. Research your observations, start a sea shell collection, reserve a place to appreciate nature in your home.
6.) Let them DO it
Provide your children with real life opportunities. Aid the process by giving your child her own little broom or sweeper; hang a feather duster on a hook and provide a hamper for her dirty clothes. Show her how to wipe round the sink in the bathroom with a small scrub sponge. Folding towels and napkins is another activity to teach a young child. Use a bottom drawer to hold cutlery and a low shelf for crockery so your child can help to lay the table and put things away.
Here are some of my kids favorite kitchen activities:
Using an old fashioned egg beater or whisk
Sifting flour
Scooping flour, sugar, salt, etc. with large and small scoopers
washing vegetables and fruit, peeling with a vegetable peeler
Spreading (like peanut butter on a cracker)
Stirring mixture
Basting with a large turkey baster
Using a ladle
Opening and closing lids
Screwing and unscrewing lids on jars
Dish washing (okay, not my 15 year old) and washing table with a sponge.
As you can see the list can be endless. Anything your child wants to learn to do, encourage him or her by breaking everything down into small steps and slowly and patiently teaching your child using actions and very few words.
7.) Allow for Mistakes
Prepare the environment and step back.
Give your child time for reflection, problem solving and coming to their own conclusions. Don't swoop in! Ask leading questions that encourage your children to be part of the solution making process. Ex:"You spilled your milk, oops, that some times happens when we are learning how to pour; what can you use to clean up the spill?" Encourage the desired behavior but understand and accept that your children may have spills, break things and not always want to do it the way you suggest.
8.) Know Your Child
Learn about child development. Read a book, take an adult ed. class even, I can't stress this enough. Learn if your expectations are too high? School is not home, I'll say it again, school is NOT home. Bringing Montessori home does not mean creating a Montessori classroom in your home (unless you are home schooling of course). And I will write this in bold: Montessori parenting is about understanding the Montessori philosophy and believing in it; it's not about the materials. Understanding child development and the children you are caring for by following their lead and providing them with a safe and loving environment, is your responsibility as a Montessori parent.
As a Montessori teacher I speak from experience when I tell you that the most valuable thing I can do in my classroom, is to observe. I learn so much from paying attention and getting to know the children I am working with. Only after doing this can I make an estimation about what they would be challenged by, need more time to practice, and what it is they really enjoy learning about.
How often do we spend time observing our own children?
Walk around on your knees and ask yourself, "What can I reach?" Change your perspective and make observations from this different point of view.
Also, not every kid likes attention, your children may not want to "show Grandma" how they do something. These everyday living skills and responsibilities are not for show. Refrain from asking your children to demonstrate for your in-laws (however tempting that may be). Let them feel proud of their own successes and share them if they desire to do so.
9.) It IS what you say AND how you say it
Use Appreciative Praise. (see #3)
For example, "Good Job!" is a classic response to a child who has just done something their parent wanted them to, but what does it really tell them? That's right, not much. If you change your wording, to state what it is that you observed, you give them something more and you show them your appreciation.
"Pretty picture!" becomes,
"I see you made orange when you mixed red and yellow, good for you."
"Nice job!" becomes,
"When you swept up, you collected every last piece. Now the floor is clean."
"Good boy!" becomes,
"When you got your sister's doll down from the shelf, you were being kind, thank you for helping her."
Phew~~~I might not be able to talk well, but I sure can write! Thanks for reading this very LONG post! My 100th one by the way. WOW!
In PEACE,
17 comments:
- paul maurice martin said...
Good advice - I was an elementary school counselor for 23 years -
- March 6, 2008 at 5:57 PM
- Melissa said...
Great post!!! It answered some questions I had and gave me a lot to think about. Thanks!
- March 6, 2008 at 6:49 PM
- Mama J said...
You are such a treasure. Thank you for spending all of that time in front of the computer.
- March 6, 2008 at 11:15 PM
- greenemother said...
OH, Thank you for such great information.
- March 7, 2008 at 2:53 PM
- plaidshoes said...
So well said. When my kids started Montessori, I really struggled as a parent as to what was expected of me and the home. But you are exactly right in that it is not creating a classroom at home, but believing in the philosophy. I sometimes really marvel at how independent my children are and their love a learning. As you read over at my blog, I have been really sick and my kids have done an amazing job a taking care of themselves (with supervision, of course) and the house. I really believe in letting children do things for themselves, not having them done for them (age appropriately). I once witnessed my father's wife make a sandwich for her teenage son because he didn't know how. That just seems so sad - what kind of adult will he be? It is frustrating, though, when people misunderstand striving to give your children independence does not mean that they are not in a nurturing environment. Just the opposite. Anyway - I babble too much and you said it all beautifully!
- March 7, 2008 at 3:06 PM
- writinggb said...
Great post! Your school is lucky to have someone like you helping parents to bridge that gap.
This week I attended my first sub-committee meeting at our new Montessori school (new to us, that is). We are planning Earth Week activities, and I found the other parents to be so awesome. They understand how important it is to follow the sort of guidelines you suggest.
- March 7, 2008 at 3:08 PM
- village mama said...
Much to strive for, for life. Thank you!
- March 10, 2008 at 6:27 PM
- Adrian said...
Thank you for sharing your insight.
- November 29, 2009 at 11:21 PM
- Amanda G. said...
I love this. Great advice. I plan to enroll my youngest in Montessori when he's older, but I want to implement Montessori principles in our home. Not only will the baby benefit, but also my oldest!
- April 4, 2010 at 10:39 PM
- Courtney Corey said...
Thanks for this great post! I spent the day re-organizing my son's room. Post Christmas/post birthday - it seemed to be straying from the neat and tidy room it once was. It was not feeling very "Montessori, "that's for sure. He is a big boy now (6) and it is high time to give him some more independence. (ie, placing his clothes rod lower, so he can actually reach his shirts when he gets dressed...) I really enjoy your blog!
- April 14, 2010 at 12:10 AM
- Ewa said...
Wow I have recently found your blog and I am so happy about it. Although I'm at the beginning of my Montessorian Journey I feel the deep rooted drive to pursue this miraculous WAY OF LIFE. Your posts are great they gave me strenght and directed me properly more than you can ecpect. Thank you so much for your delightful writing. You are a bright star in the Montessorian Sky. Hugs from Poland.
Ewa. ( A Montessori Mummy in training)
- March 2, 2011 at 7:23 AM
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Just found your blog--love this post!
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This is a terrific article! My husband and I just started a business called Montessori By Mom, where we provide Montessori resources to parents. I shared this article on our Facebook page. Our website is: www.Montessoribymom.com.
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One of my pregnant patients came for a routine prenatal visit at 20 weeks gestation. Near the end of the consultation, she asked me about "slapped cheek" disease and pregnancy, as her son had been diagnosed with fifth disease the previous week. What is the current guideline for pregnant women exposed to parvovirus B19?
The rate of vertical transmission during maternal parvovirus B19 infection is estimated at 33%, with fetal complications occurring in 3% of infected women. Fetal complications comprising hemolysis, anemia, and nonimmune hydrops fetalis and fetal loss are more frequent when maternal infection occurs before 20 weeks of gestation. The first step in the management of this patient would be to obtain immunoglobulin (Ig) M and IgG titres against parvovirus to evaluate if the patient has had previous immunity against the disease. If results are negative for IgG but positive for IgM (ie, primary infection), this patient would need close obstetrical monitoring for the following weeks, including serial ultrasounds to rule out fetal anemia and hydrops fetalis.
Une de mes patientes enceintes est venue me voir pour une visite prénatale ordinaire à 20 semaines de gestation. Vers la fin de la consultation, elle ma posé des questions sur la cinquième maladie et la grossesse, parce que son fils avait reçu un diagnostic de mégalérythème épidémique la semaine précédente. Quelles sont les lignes directrices actuelles à suivre pour les femmes enceintes exposées au parvovirus B19?
O n estime à 33 % le taux de transmission verticale durant une infection maternelle au parvovirus B19, et chez les femmes infectées, à 3 % le taux de complications fœtales. Les complications fœtales, notamment lhémolyse, lanémie, lanasarque fœtoplacentaire non immunologique et la perte du fœtus, sont plus fréquentes quand linfection maternelle se produit avant 20 semaines de gestation. La première étape dans la prise en charge de cette patiente est dobtenir ses titres dimmunoglobuline (Ig) M et dIgG contre le parvovirus pour évaluer si la patiente a déjà été immunisée antérieurement contre la maladie. Si les résultats sont négatifs pour lIgG mais positifs pour lIgM (c.-à-d. une infection primaire), il faudra exercer une surveillance obstétricale étroite chez cette patiente dans les semaines qui suivent, y compris des échographies en séries, pour écarter la possibilité danémie fœtale ou danasarque fœtoplacentaire.
The human parvovirus B19 is the most common viral agent associated with rashes in school-aged children.1 Transmission can occur via the respiratory route, hand-to-mouth contact, blood products, and vertically from the mother to the fetus. The virus replicates in rapidly proliferating cells, such as erythroblast precursors. In healthy hosts the virus can cause a range of clinical manifestations, including erythema infectiosum (ie, fifth disease), transient aplastic crisis, chronic red cell aplasia, myocarditis, arthropathy, and nonimmune hydrops fetalis.2
Typically, erythema infectiosum presents with mild and nonspecific symptoms. Approximately 1 week after initial infection a mild illness develops, characterized by headaches, mild fever, malaise, joint pain, and myalgia.3 After 2 to 5 days, a red pruritic rash emerges on the cheeks, causing the typical "slapped-cheek" appearance (Figure 1).4 The rash spares the areas around the nose, mouth, and eyes. It usually disappears within 2 to 4 days and is followed by a second rash on the trunk and extremities.5 The rash consists of pink maculae, which usually undergo a central fading.2 In 20% to 30% of adults, the infection is asymptomatic. At present, there is no vaccine available for this virus.3
Sixty-five percent of pregnant women in North America have evidence of past infection with parvovirus B19, while 35% to 45% do not possess protective immunoglobulin (Ig) G antibodies. The incidence of acute parvovirus B19 infection in pregnancy is approximately 1% to 2% in endemic periods, but can exceed 10% in epidemics.6
Parvovirus B19 infection during pregnancy is mostly asymptomatic, but in approximately 3% of infected women it might cause a range of complications, including abortion, severe fetal anemia, nonimmune hydrops fetalis, and even fetal demise.3,7 Several factors have been associated with an increased risk of acute parvovirus B19 infection in pregnant women: Women who have only 1 child have a 3-fold greater risk of infection compared with nulliparous women; the risk increases to 7.5-fold in women with 3 or more children. Working in nursery schools or after-school clubs or day care centres also appears to increase the risk.6 Serious medical conditions and stressful jobs have also been identified as risk factors.8 There is approximately a 50% risk of infection from close, frequent interaction with an infected child (eg, in the home).
Parvovirus infection is transmitted across the placenta to the fetus in approximately 30% of pregnant women who contract the infection, with a mean interval of 6 to 7 weeks between maternal exposure and fetal infection. For women who contract parvovirus in the first trimester, the rate of fetal loss can be as high as 10%. The highest risk is between 9 and 16 weeks of gestation. The risk is reduced in the second trimester, and fetal complications are rare during the last 2 months of pregnancy. When hydrops develops, it most frequently occurs 2 to 4 weeks after maternal infection.3,9 Most of the time clinical signs of hydrops are evident in the second trimester (mean gestational age of 22 to 23 weeks).
The severe fetal anemia leads to high-output congestive heart failure and might result in nonimmune hydrops fetalis. In addition, several cases of fetal central nervous system abnormalities, encephalopathy, and neonatal encephalitis or meningitis have been reported.10 The fetus is especially vulnerable to severe anemia and hydrops fetalis at 8 to 20 weeks gestational age owing to the shorter erythrocyte half-life at this stage of development compared with later bone marrow and splenic hematopoietic stages.11 Other possible causes include fetal viral myocarditis, leading to cardiac failure, and hepatitis, with impaired hepatic function leading to fetal hypoalbuminemia.3,12
The characteristic facial rash of erythema infectiosum—also referred to as "slapped cheek" syndrome—and other symptoms of viral disease are suggestive, but not diagnostic, of parvovirus B19 infection. Conclusive diagnosis of parvovirus B19 infection relies mostly on indirect (serologic) and direct (DNA detection) tests.5
Diagnosis of acute parvovirus B19 infection can be made most reliably by the finding of virus-specific IgM antibodies in immunocompetent persons or by the isolation of parvovirus DNA. In the context of a negative IgG test result for the virus, a positive IgM test result indicates recent infection and levels are usually elevated 21 to 24 days after the initial exposure to the virus, or 3 to 4 days after the onset of clinical illness. Elevated IgM levels generally persist for 2 to 3 months, although in some patients they can persist for more than 6 months. Immunoglobulin G levels rise 24 to 28 days after exposure or after 7 days of clinical infection and remain elevated, indicating lifelong immunity. The finding of both IgM and IgG antibodies indicates an infection that began as recently as 7 days to as long ago as 6 months previously.2,13,14 Maternal IgM and viral load values can be used as virological predictors of fetal infection severity.15
Management in pregnancy
There is no specific antiviral drug against parvovirus B19 infection. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and acetaminophen can be used for muscle and joint pain. In pregnant patients, serologic testing should be done to establish immune status. If there is evidence of a past infection (ie, IgG positive, IgM negative) no further tests will be necessary, as the patient is considered immune. In the case of a pregnant woman whose test results are negative for both IgM and IgG, repeated determination of IgM within 2 to 3 weeks after exposure is recommended to exclude seroconversion.3,16 Weekly ultrasound examinations, for up to 12 weeks after maternal exposure, should be performed in all patients with suspected or confirmed infection to evaluate for signs of fetal anemia or hydrops fetalis (ascites, pericardial effusion). Beyond 12 weeks after the potential infection, the risk virtually disappears. Doppler ultrasound measurements showing elevated peak systolic velocity values in the fetal middle cerebral artery accurately predict fetal anemia. Fetal blood sampling is warranted in the present of hydrops to assess the degree of fetal anemia. Fetal management is dependent on gestational age, but intrauterine transfusion via cordocentesis for hydrops might improve fetal outcome. The risk of fetal death appears to be higher in fetuses managed expectantly than in those managed with intrauterine transfusion.3,13 In one study approximately one-third of the cases of parvovirus-induced nonimmune hydrops resolved spontaneously, whereas 83.5% of transfused hydropic fetuses survived.17 The average time for hydrops resolution was 4 weeks.10
Maternal exposure to acute parvovirus B19 infection has the potential risk of adverse fetal outcome. The risk is increased if maternal infection occurs during the first 2 trimesters, but still exists during the third trimester. Despite placental transfer of parvovirus reaching 30% to 50%, most neonates are born normal. Hence, invasive prenatal diagnosis should be considered only if there are clinical signs of fetal anemia or hydrops fetalis. Then, depending on gestational age, induction of labour versus fetal blood sampling and intrauterine transfusion should be considered by a high-risk perinatal team.18
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Iceland has some pretty amazing nature. Massive volcanic craters, blood red rocks, volcanoes that stop air traffic over Europe for several days. Powerful stuff, that's for sure. The natural and internal functions of our planet are felt in Iceland, like nowhere else in the world.
One of the main characteristics of the nature in Iceland is volcanic and geothermal, hence the reference to being hot. Spouting hot springs, boiling mud pools, volcanoes and lava fields are widely seen. Under Iceland's barren and icy surface boils hot liquid rock, close to the surface. These steam vents are called fumaroles and are a source of electricity, hot water and heat for Iceland with minimum pollution to the environment. Icelanders have mastered the art of creating an effective energy system for virtually the whole country, without exhausting the energy sources.
While some geothermal sources in Iceland have been harnessed successfully, others remain fickle and unstable, meaning they are left relatively untouched for people to visit and enjoy.
One of the geothermal fields of Iceland is Seltún in Hafnarfjörður. Not exactly hidden or off the beaten track, but not as frequently visited as some of the other famous natural phenomena of Iceland. Seltún is part of the Krísuvík geothermal area in the Reykjanes peninsula in the south west part of Iceland and is indeed one of the geothermal fields, which has strung along scientists for a few years, on the possibilities of cultivation. Seltún's ever-changing components have made it ill-suited as a steady source of geothermal energy. However, Seltún certainly has the wow-factor!
Seltún consists of solfataras (fumarole's that emit sulfurous gases), boiling mud pools, thermal springs, steam vents, hot springs, volcanoes and lava fields. This combination makes Seltún a truly unique place to visit. The multicolored bedrock and soil alone, consisting of red, yellow, green, brown and gray combinations is a very photogenic scene indeed. Not to forget the sheer thrill of walking in dangerous, beautiful and amazing nature in the making. The smell might get you though! Boiled eggs come to mind (times ten).
When in Iceland, visit Seltún. You won't regret it, you won't forget it.
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looking for a holdall for a pair of made up 7ft rods , not having much luck , anyone know of any?
looking for a holdall for a pair of made up 7ft rods , not having much luck , anyone know of any?
Ive used CCP to make me bespoke sleeves for my 13.5 fters, I'm sure Jon would be able to help you. As for off the peg, very unlikely to suit 7ft sections.
What rods are they ?
greys 7ft stalkers , so needs to be just over 3.5ft in length
guessing 7ft is not a popular size , if i had 6ft or 9ft theres loads of options
excuse my ignorance but who are CCP ?
I went with the Thinking Anglers Stalking case for my 7ft Greys... Although tricky to get hold of them now. Mine was 2nd hand from eBay two years ago.
Both rods fit in with reels attached. I use an old stink sleeve to cover the extra half a foot that pokes out. Along with tip and butt protectors.
CCP is custom carp products I think - on Facebook.
I contacted CCP for a custom case and they wanted £75 for it.
This is what I have: http://www.purepiscator.com/img/revi...ldall/tah0.jpg
there is a load of these on eBay but not sure on quality etc... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rod-bag-YO....c100005.m1851
thanks for the info mate , ebay link looks an option , cheers
Thinking Anglers slim quiver coupled with a reel wrap is what I use...
Very nice bit of kit, I use mine with a couple of stalking rods that are two piece nine footers - they fit on nicely and the centre is just enough to take a landing net, and a set of buzzers will go on two. I cover the top of the rods with a large top top and a reel wrap round the reels.
Custom Carp Products, owned by Jon Sabine, find him on the FB. Great company producing high quality bespoke luggage as well as other carpy products. No, there not cheap but neither are they, expensive considering and the quality is off the hook. Take a look. Jons made a few bits for me and every items been absolutely spot on.


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A) This is because we are committed to secure and accurate order processing. Ordering over a secure site is the quickest and safest way of processing your order. We do not take telephone orders because only by receiving customer's orders through our shopping cart can we be certain that orders are processed accurately. In addition to this we do not record or see our customer's credit card details as it is all handled securely via the shopping cart facility.
Q) Are the sizes and weights mentioned on your web-site exact?
A) The weight of every item on our site is detailed in the individual item description. The length & circumference has been included where applicable. It is normal that all weights & measurements for ethnic jewellery are approximate. If you need more information on a particular item please do not hesitate to contact us.
To use the words of one of our most trusted suppliers:
"since all items are hand-made, it is impossible to create two of the same exactly. Therefore the sizes and weights shown are approximate and can only be used as an indication".
Q) How long will I have to wait for my jewellery?
A) We aim to dispatch all goods within 4 days. In the unlikely event this is not possible you will be notified of any delays by email. Please see Delivery Information for details of anticipated delivery times.
Q) What if I don't like the jewellery I have ordered?
A) If your jewellery is faulty or substandard in any way we operate a 14 Day no quibble money back guarantee. If you find you simply do not like the piece you have ordered then we have a very reasonable Returns Policy. Such jewellery may be returned if unworn and undamaged for a full refund. We are unable to exchange or refund earrings or body (pierced) jewellery for hygienic reasons. Please see Returns for further details.
Q) How much do you charge for postage and packing?
A) Our shipping costs are very competitive and if you are ordering to a United Kingdom delivery address are free for orders over £10. Please see delivery information for more details.
Q) Do your prices include Value Added Tax?
A) If you are purchasing from the UK or the European Union VAT has been paid for you @ 20%. Countries outside the EU will not incur this charge. Because we pay the VAT for you where applicable, it does not matter where you live in the world, the product price displayed will be the one you pay, there are no hidden extras. All shipping costs include VAT at the current applicable rate, this is not refundable.
Please remember if you are ordering a large number of items that your home country will have import regulations and that you as the buyer will be responsible for any tax and duty levied by the import authorities in your country.
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Q) Do you provide a gift wrapping service?
A) All our jewellery comes in its own beautiful jewellery of the planet bag or box; we leave it to our customers to add the finishing touches!
Q) How can I be sure that an item comes from a specific country when it has been mailed from the United Kingdom?
A) Although we would love you to receive a little parcel post-marked from the country of your choice, we insist on importing from that country and inspecting each piece on its arrival in the UK. By doing this we can verify the source of supply, the quality of the item and have some control over our delivery promises. We never buy from wholesalers where the country of origin cannot be verified.
Q) How do I find out more about the country of origin?
A) You can click through to an interesting site called www.worldatlas.com. You can see on a map of the world where your chosen country is located and find out some basic information about this part of the world.
Q) What is the difference between Crystal and Glass?
A) Crystal contains lead in some quantity, glass either does not or contains very little. The make-up of crystal differs from country to country. According to European Union rules, glass goods containing less than 4% lead are defined as "glass". Goods containing more than 10% lead are defined as "crystal", and goods containing more than 30% lead are defined as "highly leaded crystal". Leaded crystal means crystal containing more than 24% lead oxide.
In the USA it is the opposite - glass is defined as "crystal" if it contains only 1% lead. In the Czech Republic, the term "crystal" is used to describe any high quality glass.
The presence of lead in crystal softens the glass and increases the weight and enables the craftsman to cut highly accurate bevels and edges which in turn allow the jewellery to reflect the light better. This is why crystal sparkles so brightly!
Q) What is the content of your silver?
A) All the silver jewellery that we sell is .925, this is also known as Sterling Silver, this means that the item contains 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. Most of the items of silver we sell are Sterling and the jewellery is stamped in an inconspicuous place such as the back of the item or the clasp with the number 925. Where the silver content is not verified jewellery will not carry the .925 stamp.
Q) Do you sell jewellery which is made of pure silver?
A) No, pure silver, like pure gold, is too soft to use to make jewellery; this is why it is mixed with 7.5% copper.
Q) Does your pewter jewellery contain any lead?
A) No, pewter containing lead is no longer used in items that will come in contact with the human body (such as tableware or jewellery) and Jewellery of the Planet sells only pewter with a lead free content that is safe to wear. Modern pewter is made completely lead free, a typical pewter alloy contains 94% tin, 1% copper, and 5% antimony.
Q) My ears are very sensitive to some metals, are your earrings hypoallergenic?
A) Most of our earrings have sterling silver fastenings. Where this is not the case we clearly state this. Peruvian Alpaca silver for example contains a small amount of nickel and some ears (although not all) are sensitive to this metal. Earrings which have a fixed post and stud cannot be altered so easily and if in the event the item is not made of sterling silver and your ears are sensitive we urge caution before ordering.
Q) Why does silver sometimes become black?
A) Silver reacts with sunlight and hydrogen sulphides (found in the air of industrial cities) to form a very fine layer of silver sulphide. Without regular cleaning, this will eventually start to darken all silver jewellery.
Q) How can I clean my silver?
A) Polish your silver jewellery gently with a soft cloth. If necessary, you can also use a quality jewellery cleaning solution. If you don't intend to wear your silver jewellery for a long time, it is best to keep it inside an airtight plastic bag.
Q) How do I clean and take care of my jewellery in general?
A) Your jewellery should be stored safely in a soft cloth or suedette pouch. Keeping your items separated, so that they do not become tangled is important to prevent bending, breaking or scratching. It is not a good idea to wear your jewellery when you are gardening, cleaning, or playing sport. Swimming in either a pool or the sea can be particularly damaging because of the chlorine or salt content.
Always fix your make-up and hair before you put on your jewellery, this way you are less likely to damage it with perfume, hairspray, nail polish remover or any other beauty products. Cleaning products or garden chemicals can ruin jewellery. Pearls, Turquoise and Opal are all porous stones and should not come in contact with perfume, jewellery cleaning solutions or be immersed in water for long periods of time.
Clean your jewellery on a regular basis, using a professional jewellery-cleaning product, (always follow the manufacturer's instructions). Or (excluding Pearls, Turquoise and Opal) brush in ordinary warm soapy water using an old soft toothbrush to remove grease and dirt and make it look like new. Try the toothbrush on your face first; if it is too rough for your face then it is too rough for your jewellery!
Sterling silver can be gently polished by buffing it with a soft cloth lightly dipped in a quality jewellery solution. Never use a cream silver polish which requires drying before polishing off. This will clog and block the intricate design of your jewellery. When cleaning a piece that mixes silver with other natural materials such as stone, bone and leather, be careful to wipe only the silver part of the piece with the impregnated cloth. If you store silver jewellery in airtight plastic bags, it will be less prone to tarnishing.
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Pets, Pets, Pets
Editor's Note: This week's "Pets" was first published on 10/7/10 and is nominated in the newspaper article –health & general care category in the 2011 Cat Writers' Association Communication Contest as is the 3/31/11 "Pets" titled "Reducing Stress for Shelter Cats." Winners will be announced this weekend at the CWA Conference in White Plains.
Lost cats, especially indoor ones, have a terrible recovery record. Does your indoor cat wear a collar with ID? Probably not. Mine doesn't. We feel keeping it on is impossible. However, new findings suggest that our defeatist attitudes may actually prevent lost cats from returning home.
Almost three out of four cats wore collars consistently during a six-month study, suggesting that most cats will tolerate a collar, even if their owners are skeptical about its success. The following details of the study come from an Ohio State University press release (Sept. 8, 2010):
In almost 60 percent of the cases the felines' tolerance of the collars exceeded the owners' expectations that the cat would keep the collar on without much trouble. The researchers say that these results suggest that veterinarians should discuss with cat owners the importance of collar ID along with a microchip as a back-up recovery method.
Another lesson from this study was that proper fit (with room for two fingers between the neck and collar) is essential. Owners should observe cats' behavior for the first few days when problems of the cats adjusting to the neckwear are more common.
Convincing cat owners that their pets, even indoor only cats, need identification is "a tremendous uphill battle," said Linda Lord, assistant professor of veterinary preventive medicine at Ohio State University and lead author of the study. "A lot of people start out with the dogma that cats can't wear collars, that they won't tolerate them or that they're dangerous. Now pet owners can look at this research and, if they own a cat, maybe they will now consider that they will be able to put identification on them. A collar with an ID tag is probably a cat's greatest chance of ever being re-homed or brought back if it is lost."
Indoor-only cats can get lost. Lord's recommendations from this study are based in part by her previous research, which has found that 40 percent of lost cats in one community were indoor-only cats. Also, freeroaming cats without collars are very likely to either be fed by strangers – reducing the likelihood that they will return home – or to be ignored as strays.
"The return-to-owner rate is abysmal for cats. Fewer than 2 percent of lost cats are returned to their owners," she said. "If we could get cat owners to try using a collar with identification, it would be a big deal." [Let me interject here. I agree. In 28 years visiting LI Town shelters, I only recall seeing one lost cat reunited with his family. However, I wouldn't recommend putting a collar on a tiny kitten for safety reasons.]
The researchers recruited cat owners from veterinary colleges at Ohio State, the University of Florida, Texas A&M University and Cornell University. Cats were randomly assigned to wear one of three types of collars: plastic buckle, buckle collars designed to detach if they become caught on something, or elastic stretch safety collars. A total of 538 cats with 338 owners participated in the study. Of those, 391 cats, or 72.7 percent, wore their collars for the entire sixmonth study period.
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November 16, 2011, MASSAPEQUA POST • 13 study for various reasons. Owners of the 115 cats that did not successfully wear collars for six months reported the following reasons: The cat lost the collar (7.1 percent); the cat scratched excessively at the collar (4.8 percent); the collar continued to come off and the owner chose not to replace it (3.3 percent); or the collar got stuck in the cat's mouth or on another object (1.5 percent). Relatively few collars did come off, however. A total of 333 cats wore their collars without incident for the entire six months.
"Part of the success of a cat wearing a collar is the expectation of the owner. For some owners, if a collar came off once, they were done. Some put the collar back on their cat five or six times," Lord said. "For the Houdini cat that can constantly get the collar off, it may just not work for them. A cat can also lose a collar, and then an owner has to decide whether to replace it."
For those pet owners who are concerned that collars on cats can be dangerous, Lord noted that the study did indicate that there can be some risk associated with the collars. In 3.3 % of cases involving 18 cats, the collars got caught on the animal's mouth or forelimb, or on another object.
"I would never say that something like this can't happen," Lord said. "I would make an argument that a cat is much more likely to get lost and not be recovered than it is to be injured by a collar." Lord said that, especially for cats that cannot tolerate a collar, a microchip is an important and reliable form of identification in case the pets are lost.
Owners of 90 percent of the cats told researchers they planned to keep the collars on their cats after completion of the study. To me, that's one uphill battle won. Now to persuade the rest of the cat owning public. Then, onto the next campaign- to convince all shelters to scan every incoming pet for a microchip-dog or cat, owner surrenders and DOAs too; then to re-scan them, using all available models, since scanners can be temperamental and their accuracy is dependent on the persistence of the people and batteries behind them.
For Adoption at Babylon Town Shelter (631- 643-9270) Lamar St. W. Babylon: "Bailey" the Beagle #94508 showed up as a stray at a garage sale in Farmingdale a few weeks ago. He played with all the kids there but no one has shown up to claim him. "Frankee", #20981 a handsome cat and "Sarah" #94539 his Shiba Inu/Border Collie sister lost their home due to an eviction.
This week's Pit Picks: "Sidney," "Mae" and "Buddy" marched in the Pit Parade at the Bully Breed Brigade hosted by Last Hope and Hempstead Shelter last Sunday. They are still hoping for homes.