I am the President of the rescue group here in Oakdale, CA. There are only 4 of us and of course with kitten season, and no one around here s/n their cats, we are full to the brim. On 3-29-05 Savannah (I had her tested for FeLV/FIV she was negative before she had the babies.) she was dropped off to us while doing adoptions. She gave birth to 6 healthy kittens, one female and 5 males. I filmed their birth since this was my first time (as an adult) to watch kittens being born. I watched them grow and become 6 little kittens with all different personalites. I have seperate areas in my house (all cats and kittens are quarentined for 7 days and tested) Adult cat room for adults - 2 car garage made into kitten and teenage room (awaiting room), them the guest (kitten) room with Moms and babies and then our office turned into the recovery room after their spay and neuter - then they go into the large garage room while they await their adoption or if the kitten room gets to full the older ones go into the 2 car garage "Awaiting" room. Savannah and her babies at almost 3 months went to the Awaiting room to await their s/n. On s/n day we went,, we had 29 kittens, and about 11 of them tabbies, well I had 3 pretty new (to me) kittens I wanted tested - so they tested them - well they tested the wrong one,, Savannah's only girl, she tested postive. We tested all, 5 of the 6 tested positive- the one kit that was negative (Rome) was neutered the others were not as the Dr there said their glands were swollen. So I brought them home and placed them (5+) in the only room I have left - my hall bath. These kits are so so special to me and I am having a hard time know that they may not be able to fight this and they could die. I also know they maybe able to fight it and win. I hate to think of them having their last days living in a very small bathroom. I am looking for a home where they could be fostered for a month, re-tested and then we will go from there. If they do test negative then I or who has them could adopt them out.... Anyway I am looking for resources to help these kittens live out there possible last days happy and in a loving home. During this time, I kept wondering where they could of gotten this disease,,,, my vet asked me is anyone acting sick or out of sorts,,, I said well yes, Sheeba, she was getting really thin,, so I took her in and she was Positive and very sick. We pts as she was not going to make it to much longer, she probably had this since she was born,,,, but her and her 3 sisters were tested when we first got them but they were negative. Her 3 sisters were adopted about 3 weeks ago, they all seem to be fine, I sure hope they don't have it also, maybe another source but no one else is sick. I ahve 93 cats and kittens, this is not counting my own personal cats either........ What should be our next step, do I need to test every kitten or cat that they came in contact with ? All adults or kittens old enough, have been vaccinated for felv along with their other needed vac's. Sorry this is so long, new to list and lots to say and ask. Thank you Terri Stone anyfelinerescue.org
-- Terri Durham-Stone Safe a Life "Spay and Neuter" Live well, Love much, Laugh Often
