Those nasty ferals just are not sure why they are not free to live the lives
they want to. Just think how you would feel if your world was turned upside
down and you were being held captive by people your parents and grandparents
and .......... into history feared. You are doing a good thing with them but
they don't really understand. If you can find an ac who could explain things
to them it might help. I've done that with ferals I've had to confine for
various reasons. If nothing else it gives the cat a chance to express himself
and to tell you what might make life easier for him (and you). I have had the
privilege of sharing my life with a number of ferals including one who broke my
finger. They are just trying to protect themselves..........the same as any
of us would do.
Bless you for carrying about them and for them.
If you have men who will
exclude any of God's creatures
from the shelter of compassion
and pity, you will have men who
will deal likewise with their
fellow man.
St. Francis
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Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 6:47 AM
Subject: Re: Ages please
My Ethan was diagnosed (SNAP) + when he was rescued as a baby..... Needless
to say, he would have been PTS immediately by rescuing. shelter, so I took him.
My original intention was to place him in shelter I was involved with, since we
are No-Kill, and house both Felv & FIV babies....However, I fell in love w/ him
(it was mutual) & I gave him a home..... Also had him tested Elisa & IFA.
Both positive.... Vet said he was most likely born w/ it...
He was NEVER symptomatic, but at around 18 mos. he developed lymphoma & it
was crushing his heart, (Mine too..)
And sadly, since he was having so much trouble just to breathe, I did have
him PTS. One of the saddest days of my life......
Now, at the shelter, we have MANY Felv+'s. All ages too. Most come to us
because of their diagnosis, and at all diff. ages. And we do everything
possible to help them.
We have had many successes, like George, who is now approx. 15 & still going
strong. And Snappy lived to about 10.
However, we have lost (too) many at a young age........ At least they knew
they were loved....
But dear , sweet Snappy was both Felv+ & FIV+, so he did have a good
life..... (In fact, I believe ALL our Felv's & FIV's, and all other residents
have a good life....)
The shelter does everything for these babies....... That's why I became so
involved w/ Felv... They are the sweetest creatures... Well, we do have
some"nasty" ferals...(Like our Mr.Big- a Maine Coon who is approx. 12) But I
think even they appreciate the care they are given....
I don't know if this information addressed your question, but I just had to
share...
One thing I learned is "Feline Leukemia is NOT a death sentence". Just wish
everyone would agree to that.... Including vets & shelters....
Hugs,
Patti & her gang
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