I agree with Beth...especially if you can't afford it. I know it's a hard
decision, but there are so many homeless out there already!
Yay for you!!!! I know how you feel about feeling like this is what you were
meant to do. I have yet to find a random stray...but I have this funny feeling
that they'll start coming my way soon! lol But I know that loving these babies
and giving them a good home is my newest passion!!!
They're lucky to have found you and you know we'll all support you, whether
they're felv+ or not. I know my new kitties won't be felv, but I plan on
staying on this list...I wouldn't leave if you paid me! lol We're here for
support, info, and resources! My family doesn't really get it either and I
know I couldn't do it without everyone here!
Anyway...yay for you and good luck with "Frosty"! And don't worry about the
name...she'll tell you her name when she's ready. :)
MJ
Gussies mom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
As many kittens as are gassed in this country every day, I think spay-abort
is the right thing.
Congratulations on your new baby.
Beth
Melissa Lind <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
You guys wont believe it! I went to the gas station todayand
anther baby found me! I cant believe it! Ive rescued 3 cats in the last 10
years and fostered 2. Now, Ive had 3 cats find me this week alone! I was much
panicked at first, but I knew I had to do the right thing. I couldnt walk away
from this one after doing right by two others this week. Theres always room
for more in my heart and my home (well, for now anyway).
I lured this tabby (gray, white, brown) into my carpoor thing couldve
gotten run over or kicked or who knows what. It was hanging out by the front
door as people came in and out, and I couldnt bear the thought of people being
mean to it during the day. It wanted love so badly! The gas station was full of
men drinking coffee, gossiping, etc., which although I know there are
cat-loving men out there (my husband is one), I also know that most men in my
community (only 800 people in my town) are cat-haterswith a passion. I had to
get her out of there fast!
The vets office was surprised, but pleased, that I had the third one in this
week. This new girl is so beautiful! Shes a bob tail, and Ive never been up
close to one. Her fur is soft and silkynot much damage from scratching. I
think she was a backdoor feeder or recently kicked out. No tags, so shes fair
game for the new spay police (thats me). Unfortunately, she is pregnant
(Ashley, stray #2 this week, was not). Im sad to say since shes not far
along, she will have a kitty abortion, but Im trying to prevent the
overpopulation, and even though I know her babies would be beautiful, I just
cannot afford it. Please please dont admonish me for this choiceit was a
tough one to make since all kitties are beautiful and deserve loving homes.
One of the girls at the vets office wanted to take her home immediatelybut
she wanted her as a barn cat. I said I wanted to find her an indoor home, but
Id let her know if I didnt. Truth is: Ill keep her here in our house
indefinitely before sending her back outside. Its a relief to have a fairly
healthy kitty this week after the FeLV+ and sickly Ashley. However, I havent
told my husband, so mums the word until next week. Hell fall in love her
instantly, but he has to see her first. Hell think of the bills if he knows
about her beforehand. Ive never kept secrets from my hubby, none, but this one
might have to beits for his own good because he worries about money as much
as I worry about kitties.
I think Ill name her Frosty, but Im open to suggestions. I dont have a
picture of her to share, but she has a frosted look to her fur. If you have any
suggestions, throw them my wayIll know if they fit or not. Im not sure if
Frosty is really the right nameit doesnt sound right, but it was the first
thing I thought of when I found she was a girl. I originally named her Thomas
on the ride to the vets office. Im 1-2 for guessing the genders this week!
But, although I was panicked at first, Im now overjoyed. This is what I was
meant to do, and I know you guys will give me the strength to do it. Im sorry
this is not a FeLV issue (that I know of), but I just wanted to share with some
people who understandmy family just shakes their heads.
About the FeLV+ (Cassidy), hes finally figured out the litter box after I
sniffed around the carpet and found his piddles. The crystal litter was too
confusing to himso its back to old school clay until I can switch him over
gradually. He hadnt had a bm until just nowI think he was waiting to be sure
he went in the right place! Hes a lot more comfortable, I can tell.
Again, I have a super long postthanks for listening! Now its onto the job
search
gotta pay the vet somehow! Does anyone know of a spay/neuter assistance
program? Im gonna need it!
Melissa
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