Amy, if kitty Homey is still homeless/about to be euthanized, and there's a way for him to be transported to Chicago, I'll take the little fellow. (I have no wheels/driver's license myself unfortunately.) My only worry is how he would cope with being restricted to the guest bedroom/catroom -- the only space I have for the FeLV kitties. Anyway, let me know what the situation is when you have a moment...thanks, Kerry
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Amy Wilkins Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 5:50 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Leuk Positive Cat Yet again, somebody has contacted me about helping out a leukemia positive kitty. Sorry to always be dropping these on you guys but I just got married and then came home and adopted 2 more cats (1 FIV+ and 1 FeLV+) the next day. I'm out of room and I wanted to write and see if anybody can take this cat. I'll set up transport if anybody has room for him. Here is a copy of the e-mail I got about him. I also have pictures of him that I will send to anybody that is interested. I need to find somebody within a couple days or she will be euthanizing him. He is in Rochester, NY but I'm willing to set up transport up to 8-10 hours away. (copy of e-mail) Dear Amy: Per Judy Newman's (Habitat for Cats?) request, I am writing you to ask for your help, if you are able to at all. You have no idea how much I appreciate the work you do for animals. You are an angel. Judy asked me to give you as much information about this cat as I could. I have been feeding feral/homeless cats for over 3 years now, every single morning at 5:30 am. (before the owners get there, as they are not the nicest people when it comes to compassion for these animals), through rain and snow, behind Lorraine's Restaurant on Culver and East Main. I have seen quite a few different animals, but the one I am now speaking of just came about last Tuesday. After putting the food and water out, this cute cat let me come close to it, then actually allowed me to scratch his head. As I started to get up, he sidled up to my leg and started to follow me back to my car. The next morning, I did not see him, but on Thursday, with cage in the back seat and a towel to grab it with, he allowed me to pick it up and I brought it home to my back bedroom, where, although a bit frightened, he let me pet him and he gobbled up food. His demeanor is sweet. At first, I thought it couldn't be homeless due to its sweet way, but the greasy coat, and matted fur, and malnourished body that the veterinarian told me told me this morning it had, convinced me otherwise. At home I took a washcloth and tried to bathe it the best I could. He even has started to play with strings. I had made an appointment for it on Monday, today, the 22nd of August for its shots and neutering. I have six other cats whom I have rescued over the years. I was planning on trying to find a home for this one because as you know, its hard on the other cats in the house - especially when they are all so territorial already! I brought the homeless kitty in this morning and the vet immediately called me to say they had it tested and it has feline leukemia. Which broke my heart. I called Humane Society as I have heard of sanctuaries for these cats. They referred me to Judy Newman. The reason this breaks my heart the most, is that this cat is less than a year old, has very beautiful green, loving eyes, purrs for me, plays with me, loves to be held and rub his nose against your face. He is also litter trained. He is like a black/brown striped medium to long haired beauty. I love him already so much, but know I can't keep him with the other cats in the house. The vet did the neutering procedure this morning, and gave him his rabies and distemper shot. They also cleaned his mats out of fur. I had him scheduled for 4 pm. to be put to sleep, but then received the call from Judy an hour ago saying there may be hope, with you. And I know that is a slight chance, but Amy, you have no idea how much you have helped already, knowing someone out there cares about something that they haven't even seen. If you had by now, you would be in love. He is just the sweetest. I called the vet and asked them to give him the name "Homey" for now, so that he at least will have had a name in his short life. I just called the vet and told them I would be picking up the cat today at 4pm, at least for a few days, and am going to take him home and give him some great meals and loving, until I hear back from you. Amy Wilkins Woof Wagon www.woofwagon.com ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs <hr> <p><font color="#000099" size="+1" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP has moved its Chicago office to Hyatt Center,</strong></font><font color="#000099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> 71 S. 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