That is quite a dilemma, you are right.
First, I will have to say, to release a symptomatic double pos. cat back
outside in my eyes is unethical.
I hate to sound judgemental, but if the cat is already ill, it will face a
crueler death, all alone, in some bushes somewhere.
Or it could be attacked by predators being that it is weak, or lay down
somewhere to be any food while still alive (I have seen this happen).
It is better off going to the vet and getting a "kind death", which is the best
thing that you can do as a last resort.
The cats deserve this, it is a compassionate gesture and the final gift.
Not to mention that he could contaminate any other cats outside.
Please consider this and ask her to also.
As far as the kitten, she can have a good life for awhile.
It is still unkind in my eyes to release her outside where she will get minimal
care.
I know she has someone there who feeds them, but things happen and sometimes
cats do not get fed and what about when she gets ill?
And I guess you probably are overwhelmed now w/ Monkee, but maybe a kitten
companion would cheer him up?
I understand if this is not something you feel like you can take on, it
requires lots of time, love & dedication, which you already are giving to
Monkee, but you must be honest w/ yourself, as to what you can & cannot do.
please keep us posted.
Susan J. DuBose >^..^<
www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com
www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org
www.shadowcats.net
"As Cleopatra lay in state,
Faithful Bast at her side did wait,
Purring welcomes of soft applause,
Ever guarding with sharpened claws."
Trajan Tennent
----- Original Message -----
From: Caroline Kaufmann
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 10:17 AM
Subject: FelV+ kitty that needs a home
I have yet another kitty-related dilemma and I wanted to put the word out to
you guys to see if you can help. When I was at the pet store on Friday, I was
looking at the kitties up for adoption. Not because I can take any now-- I
have too much going on with Monkee as it is. But seeing them play and running
around boosts my spirits. Well, I met the lady that does the adoption for them
through the Shamrock foundation (no kill). She's a cat rescuer and many of
the cats that end up there being fostered and waiting for adoption were rescued
from the pound by her. I was telling her about Monkee and she said she doesn't
have much experience with FelV+ cats, but that she has two now that were living
outside, trapped and have recently been fixed. They tested positive for FelV.
One is an orange tabby that is positive-positive and she said "doesn't look
good"- like he might already be sick. The other is a tiny 6 month old long
haired black and white female. She says she is currently living in her
bathroom right now and she can't take her in- she just doesn't have the room
and resources to take an Felv+ in. The only option she has it to release both
the cats back to the neighborhood where they were hanging out in. Apparently
there is a lady there that feeds them and kind of keeps and eye on them, but it
means that she will have to release two FelV+ cats that won't be able to get
the care they need if/when they get sick and will be at risk for spreading this
horrible disease to other cats. She said she is really sick over it, but she
doesn't know what else to do. She said the black and white female looks really
good and she thinks could live a healthy life, if she could just get someone to
take on a FelV+ kitty. I told her I would ask you guys about it and see if
there's anything other options here.
I am so new to all this- I am not a formal rescuer- I have really only
rescued 2 strays (Monkee) and the unspayed (but not pregnant yet- thank god)
white kitty that I "dumped" on my mom 2 years ago who is now her best friend!
So just don't know what the options are and wanted to see if anyone can offer
some help/advice?
Thanks,
Caroline
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