Well, that's so gratifying that you're trying to help this sweet
kitty. You might try Tabby's place in NJ - http://
www.tabbysplace.org/. Even if they can't take, they might have
suggestions. I'm sure there are other options from other members of
this group. Of course the vets are more paranoid about it, but I do
understand your caution.
However some of us do mix our + and our - FELV cats. Also, I have a
friend locally with an FELV + cat, and one FELV- (indoors of course).
We recommended that she give the FELV+ cat a daily low dose oral
interferon, and both kitties are still alive and happy after 4 years -
one is still + and the other still -.
Best of luck,
Gloria
On Aug 19, 2009, at 7:52 AM, Donna Hotz wrote:
I live in Central New Jersey and I have a cat that showed up on my
doorstep about 10 months ago. He is so super friendly that my
husband and I decided that we wanted to take him in as one of our
own. We took him to the vet about 3 weeks ago and he tested
positive for Leukemia. We were heartbroken. We cannot take him
inside due to the fact that we have 2 "healthy" cats inside already.
The vet said that he is about 2-3 years old and in good health with
the exception of testing positive for Leukemia. (by the way - he
did test negative for HIV and he has been neutered) He is the
sweetest cat and just wants to be petted and loved and talked to. I
was out back the other back in my lounge chair and he jumped up onto
my chest and wanted me to pet him, which of course I did. He is
also very friendly with the neighbor children.
I would love to find a safe place for him where he can get some
interaction with humans as well as other cats. We have a few other
cats that we feed outside and he seems to get along well with them.
I need to find a safe place for him where he will be loved and
cared for. We really need your help!!! Any information in the New
Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania area will be helpful.
Thanks!
Donna
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