Hi All,
I got this from the local Austin Rescue list and called this lady and got permission to cross post. I called her and apparently she does not have email access. I didn't want to put her phone # on the Internet but she insisted. The offer for free food, litter and vet care is only good in Austin, though I expect she might agree to contribute financially to this little lady's care in some way. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _ FIV+, Leuk+ Cat Needs Shelter and Companionship in final months (I would sponsor food, litter, and vet care) After many attempts, I finally caught (on March 14) a friendly semi feral street kitty who lived on and around my apartment complex in SE Austin, and sent her in to Riverside Veterinary Clinic for spaying, and checkup/shots. Unfortunately, after she was recovering from surgery the tests had shown that she is positive for Fiv and Feline Leukemia. She shows evidence of some anemia related to her condition. The vet does not see a long future for her, but from my observation she still has a desire and interest in life (she always was an enthusiastic eater when she would come to my door, and seemed to appreciate a calm voice and gentle hand). Since she is positive for both diseases, I cannot have her recover at my one bedroom apartment, as (1) I have 3 cats and am not permitted to have more (2) I do not want to put my pets at risk of contacting any disease, nor stress them from overcrowding. I believe it would be cruel to release her back outside, only for her to decline in a painful and lonely way. I have limited options. My vet, who emphasised that he avoids euthanisation except for dire cases, feels this may be the humane thing to do. The other possibility is if someone in the Austin area (preferably southeast, but I would really take anywhere) would be willing to provide a room or garage for the cat and some comforting companionship, and I would be happy to provide the cat's food, litter, and vet care at Riverside Veterinary Clinic until the animal turns the final corner of health, and then I would pay for her euthanisation. She is a pretty, very petite, delicate, feminine long haired, black-sun-bleached ruddy-brown girl. She is a bit cautious at sudden moves towards her, but once she makes friends (feeding helps) she likes petting and and sweet talk. If anyone is able and willing to help provide a loving quality of life, and final peaceful transition for this cat who has had a rough struggle on the streets, please call me at 512-851-2269 and leave a message. Unfortunately I need to make a decision on this little girl's fate within a few days at the most. -Jeanne Hospod -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20
