I think that's a great idea, but (and maybe I've misunderstood what you say) I'd be afraid a foster cat who might otherwise re-test negative would actually contract the virus while being fostered with the positives..?
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of TenHouseCats Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 1:32 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: need help - a negative, later positive - ? bottom line seems to be that ANY cat that tests positive for FeLV needs to be retested in 90 days.... the problem, of course, is that what rescue/shelter has the holding capacity for this.... i've been thinking about this for awhile--whether folks with confirmed FeLVs would be willing/able to work with rescues and serve as foster parents during the waiting period. as we know, many cats will retest as negative if given the chance, but the panic induced by the term FeLV makes it hard for rescues to hear about options if they haven't already a plan for dealing with cats who test positive. (i'm working with two breed rescues right now re: developing such a plan... ) another issue involved: we tell people NOT to euthanize their FeLVs because we love ours, but not everyone can handle the emotional and financial demands a FeLV involves--but how many of us realistically can/will offer to take in these saved cats? i don't know what the answer is--tho education is DEFINITELY part of it; i've had both rescues and catparents calm down enough to look at alternatives once they're given accurate information on what FeLV is and isn't, how it's transmitted etc. i'd really like to see this discussed--even better, to see it solved! (yeah, right.... and how long have i been delusional?) This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
