Diane, Del, Yes, I'm in a tight spot. I can't keep him either way (if he ends up positive or negative), but if they isolate him for a while and he turns up negative, then as Wendy pointed out, they'd most likely find him a good home. If he's positive, then it sounds like he's in a better home than with me. Poor guy is sleeping on the cat tree right now having no clue that I'm anguishing about his fate...
I don't really understand the time wait between the Elisa and the IFA. I was told that I had to have the Elisa's positive confirmed with an IFA positive, and then re-test in 90 days with another IFA. BF will re-test I've been told. What I basically understood from others is that the Elisa isn't really as reliable, so don't go by it anyway. But I do agree that another IFA is definitely needed to confirm his status. Such a dilemma, I'm not sure what I'll decide. I suppose the IFA results will tell me more. Maybe I'm making a mountain out of a mole hill. What's $400 dollars or whatever the trip will take compared to the happy life he could lead there? Maybe I could try and sweet talk my husband somehow...with that thought, I'd better go do the dishes! :) Melissa -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rosenfeldt, Diane Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 4:14 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: update on Cassidy Wendy, I'm glad you posted this. I was afraid I had missed or forgotten some detail about the situation that made it absolutely vital that Cassidy actually go to BF NOW. I agree with you, if this is such a rush and a hardship, Melissa would be better off waiting for some firm results on the IFA -- preferably one taken a few months from now -- than trying to hustle together some arrangements to get Cassidy to BF in less than 2 weeks. Trying to move him now will take a toll on finances, marriage and emotions, and there would be an even greater toll if, after all this, Cassidy turned out to have shed the virus and it would all have been for nothing. No matter how wonderful BF is, by the nature of the cats they take in, there will, sadly, always be "turnover." If Cassidy is truly positive, I am sure there will be a place for him down the line. I can't imagine that BF would be insensitive to the many difficulties Melissa is going through at the moment. Melissa, I know these decisions don't come easily, and ultimately you're the one who has to make them, but please don't let yourself be rushed into all this angst and expense without sitting down and thinking it through again. Diane R. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 2:18 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: update on Cassidy Hey Melissa, I called BF to talk to Joanie, the girl who is normally at BF's Casa de Calmar, but today is her day off, and the girl I spoke with didn't know if she would be back tomorrow or Friday. So I'm going to call and speak with Joanie again tomorrow and/or Friday and see what she thinks about this situation. So if you can hold tight for a day or two, we will probably have a better answer to this problem. I wish they were more flexible! If it were me, I'd probably wait and not go anyway, because of the costs associated and the fact that she might test negative. And I am betting come July 1 if she's still postitive, they'll be able to take her still and maybe by then you can get help with transport. This is all so rushed. And when I feel rushed, usually things don't feel right, you know? I wonder if your vet is aware there is a problem with his staff? You might let him know you are frustrated and thinking of going elsewhere because of all the mix-ups and that you aren't feeling secure with the service you are receiving which you take very seriously because you love your animals so much. Maybe he doesn't even know there are that many issues, and if he doesn't know, he can't fix it. I would be angry too if I were you. I do expect people in a business setting to get their job right as they are being paid to do so. I'm certainly not perfect at work, but I do a pretty decent job. If it were me dealing with people and their animals' health, I would take it very seriously. :) Wendy "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties.
