Kelley, Thanks for the info on Best Friends--it might be a better place like you said--finding the right place for him is so risky. I'm so anxious that he won't go to a home that's as loving as mine! I only wish I had more room so I could adopt an FeLV buddy for him.
Diane, Good idea--and lets hope and pray that he tests negative on the IFA! Then I'd probably (well, maybe) vaccinate my youngest and let him hang out with the clan until he gets a home. I'm still unsure about vaccinating Smokey--I'm so worried she'll get a sarcoma--but we've been over all this before! I'm just a chronic worrier! Melissa -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 9:28 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: good news, sort of, for Cassidy Melissa, I don't know. I expect that Best Friends is better than some forever homes - it is a wonderful place, for sure. And much cleaner than my house, from looking at the pictures. Not cheap to travel to, though, for sure - I can't afford to go either! I wish I could tell you the answers you need. On 4/13/07, Melissa Lind <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Cassidy has been accepted to Best Friend in Utah for their FeLV ward. This > is wonderful, but I am still hoping to find him a forever home in the > meantime. He's such a wonderful guy, I'd just hate for him not to go to a > "real" home. He's about one year old and not exhibiting any symptoms, so > I've got my fingers crossed for a long, healthy life. Here's the rub: even > though I advised them that I wouldn't be able to bring Cassidy out there > until July, they've asked that he come around May 1st. I want to confirm his > FeLV status with a second IFA in three months before exposing him to other > FeLV cats. His first IFA is still not back; the only confirmation of his > FeLV status is the Elisa. I know the people who work there are very busy, > but I made this clear in my emails, but no one seemed to heed it. I've > emailed back saying I just couldn't take him until his status is determined > with another test. This would mean he'd be available after July 1st, unless > he finds a home before then. So, I'm not sure if they'll be able to keep him > on the list since other FeLV+ babies might need a home before then. But, he > just can't live in my office room forever! He started crying last night > through the door-kept me awake most of the night. I'd go comfort him, but > the only way he'd stop is if I'd just quit coming into the room-it's very > sad for me. > > > > One more thing-even if they could isolate him from the other cats until > another test is given-I can't afford to travel to Utah right now! I > mentioned that I'd have to save up anyway. I don't know if there is any > place to get financial assistance for travel expenses. One contact there > suggested that I get in touch with people through their website, especially > people in Nebraska. But, how could I convince people that I'm not just > stealing their money? Furthermore, I'm not sure if I'd be eligible for > assistance because of my husband's income. I know it's technically "our" > money, but when it comes to the rescue cats, my husband is less than > enthusiastic about spending his truly hard earned money. If only I had a > "real" job! Around here (the middle of no where) I have too much schooling! > Grrrr! My only hope is freelance jobs over the internet-which is slow going > so far. I guess it's just going to be a waiting game, and in the meantime, I > really need to get the word out that Cassidy needs a forever home. If any of > you have advice or comments, send them my way! Thanks for listening! Melissa -- 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 Please help Joey! http://rescuties.chipin.com/joey-autoimmune-hemolytic-anemia
