Is there a version of Alley Cat Advocates in the area? They are
nationwide and s/n ferals. This is the website for the Louisville Ky
ACA. http://www.alleycatadvocates.org/
Obviously they are not in your area but they may be able to tell you
if there is a branch in your area. It takes a little while for them
to get back to you. It is all volunteer. You might Google for feral
cat organizations and TNR.
Good luck.
On Apr 2, 2008, at 8:53 PM, Gloria B. Lane wrote:
Where are you in VA, Sharyl? Gotta be some better resources for s/
n...
Gloria
in Arkansas
At 08:25 PM 4/2/2008, you wrote:
too bad you are not closer to Richmond Va. They have a low cost
clinic that spays for $35.00 and neuter is 25.00. I think they do
Ferals for free. I understand there is also a program that does
ferals on weekends free. I get all my cats fixed at Prevent a
Litter, the low cost clinic. I will have to check with a cat rescue
person on the other place. I do not deal with feral so I do not
qualify. Still it is in RIchmond.
Sally
On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 9:02 PM, Sharyl <<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
Thanks Gloria. So far it looks like the best I'm going to be able
to do on the neutering is $100. There is a chance the Tidewater
SPCA Neuter Scooter will come over to the Eastern Shore and I could
save $25. I can afford to care for the 2 I have rescued. I'll
have to work on colony one cat at a time as my budget allows. I am
trying to recruit local sponsors to help with the cost. Local SPCA
doesn't believe in TNR for ferals. I just don't want to have to
tell the vet anything when I bring in a colony kitty.
Sharyl Sissy and Rocket
Gloria Lane <<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
That's wonderful that you're doing this. Would be nice if you
could find a low-cost spay neuter clinic, or a free service, to
help fund the neutering. RE your question about telling the vet, I
don't know. If 2 are positive, still doesn't mean all the others
are, although of course there's a chance. Any vet should be aware
that if the kitty hasn't been tested, there's a potential for FELV
or FIV. Neutering is the key to preventing the spread of this, as
I understand. Least my take on it. Hope you find a good option
for low cost or free neutering.
Gloria
On Apr 2, 2008, at 8:23 AM, Sharyl wrote:
I had been feeding a group of dumpster 8 kittens and ended up
rescuing 2, Sissy and Rocket, when they were about 12 weeks old.
On their 1st vet visit both tested FeLV+. I will have both
retested the end of April to see if they are still positive. I
have them quarantined in my garage. They are eating Iams canned
kitten food supplemented with a Super B Complex, Lactoferrin and
DMG. So far they are responding well and seem very healthy.
Both have had their kitten shots and been wormed.
If they stay positive I will either find a forever home for them
or build an enclosure onto the garage for them. I have 2 indoor
kitties and one has CRF so am concerned about bringing them into
the house.
My questions concern the rest of the colony which includes at
least 4 adults. I can not take all of them in. My plan had been
to TNR the colony (trap/neuter/release). The vet is recommending
euthanizing the entire colony if these 2 stay positive. I am not
sure where I will be able to get then neutered if they are
positive. And I can not trap them just to have them euthanized.
That may be the best thing to do but I just can't do it. Is there
any info on how to deal with a FeLV+ feral colony? Any advise on
how to get them neutered? Am I obligated to tell the vet about
the potential for FeLV when having them neutered?
Sharyl Sissy and Rocket
ES of VA
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