Greetings. We are Presto
and Everett. We operate a private, at-home sanctuary for cats who have
either Felv or FIV. In addition, we have several ferals who could not
be TNR'd to their original locations. They are isolated and fully
vaccinated before being introduced to the colony. It's not an ideal
combination, but death was the only alternative for all the cats we
have.
I've done rescue work for
twenty years, in HI, WA, CA, MA, and briefly in the Congo and
Venezuela. My husband and I met fourteen years ago. He is as
dedicated as I am to our work with cats.
When working as a foster
home, it had been our custom to have positive-testing newcomers
euthanized. Four years ago, we decided to cease fostering and to
become a positive-testers' sanctuary. We've cared for thirty
positives. We currently have fifteen. Our death rate is three to four
per year. We are our veterinary clinic's top client, and average
eight-thousand a year in payments to them. We also use Tufts Univ.
Veterinary Hospital when needed.
We are always keen to hear
insights on cat care, especially pertaining to the positives.
Likewise, we've learned a lot and are glad to share.
Presto
