Katherine,
I as well tried adopting out a mom and 3 kittens. No response. I kept them
all and that was my start to a life of leuk positives. I wouldn't change it
for anything! I have a son now, though, and the constant heartbreak on him is
too much. I wish I could save these 5 but I have a senior with leukemia and my
vet thinks it would be unfair to him.
Amy
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From: Katherine K. <[email protected]>
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Cc: Amy <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 12:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 5 leukemia positive kittens
Amy,
I wish you the best of luck in placing these kittens. I had a litter of 4
positive kittens and tried very hard to find good homes for them, with no luck,
so they lived with me until they passed away, most before they were 1 year old.
It was a very busy year, but they were a lovely little group and it was nice
seeing them stay together as a family for the time they had.
I have to agree with Kelley that a $115 adoption fee in reality is not likely
to help you get them placed in homes. In my experience, people just don't want
to adopt and get attached to, much less pay a fee for, a kitty who will
probably not live long. I was lucky enough to be working with a larger rescue
organization who covered their shots, spay/neuters and testing expenses. I just
provided the home, food, love and tears :)
I suggest making flyers with the best photos you can get, and make them sound
very friendly and loving. Play the sympathy card for all it's worth! :)
Good luck,
Katherine
On Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 11:44 AM, Kelley S <[email protected]> wrote:
I must not be getting all the posts. FELV+ kittens are very hard to place,and
the adoption fee you are charging doesn't make it easier. I too do rescue.
We adopted out a double positive cat to a person on this list. We altered her,
vaccinated her, tested and retested her. We charged $25 and today I doubt we'd
charge that. She went to an excellent home, we got pictures and updates. She
recently was euthanized due to severe cardiomyopathy and lived 7.5 years. I
wish you the best of luck testing your 5. Maybe someone here has room for a
new kitty:)
>
>
>
>On Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 8:53 AM, <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>I GOT ANNIE AS AN ADULT OF 4 YRS, BUT THE VET THINKS SHE WAS ALWAYS POSITIVE.
>SHE HAD NEVER BEEN OUTSIDE THE LADY'S HOUSE AND WAS SPOILED ROTTEN. I HAVE
>HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH MY OTHER CATS WHO WERE ANYWHERE FROM 1 YEAR TO 10 YEARS.
>MOST DIE OF OLD AGE AT 18 OR SO. YOU DO HAVE TO BE VERY OBSERVANT AND CATCH
>ANY PROBLEM BEFORE IT CAN GET STARTED.
>>I AGREE, YOU HAVE TO TELL PEOPLE, BUT IF THEY REALLY LOVE CATS, THEY WILL
>>TAKE THE CHANCE AND LOVE THEM UNTIL THEY ARE GONE. WHAT YOU GET FROM THEM IN
>>THAT SHORT TIME IS WORTH IT.
>>
>>---- Amy <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> Did she get leukemia as a kitten? I have a 12 year old leuk positive but I
>>> didn't get him til he was three so not sure if he had it as a kitten or an
>>> adult. I also just lost one of my leuk positives that was 12, also got her
>>> around 4 so not sure when she got leukemia. Anybody that I had with
>>> leukemia as a kitten hasn't made it past 2 :( I know any of them can defy
>>> the odds and I always tell people that but I will warn people that there
>>> may be heartbreak ahead. I think it is only fair. Never stopped me from
>>> helping these little ones though. They are all so special.
>>>
>>> We just had an entire litter convert at our rescue (which the vets and the
>>> specialists have told me is really unusual) so I'm hoping for the best for
>>> these little cuties. So happy your Annie is doing well!!!
>>>
>>>
>>> ________________________________
>>> From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
>>> To: Amy <[email protected]>; [email protected]
>>> Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 9:28 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] 5 leukemia positive kittens
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> MAY NOT LIVE OVER A YEAR, BUT THEN YOU NEVER KNOW. MY ANNIE IS NOW 8 YEARS
>>> OLD .
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ---- Amy <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> > I volunteer for a rescue in Rochester, NY and have also owned leukemia
>>> > positive cats (rescues) for years. We were recently contacted by
>>> > somebody that adopted out a kitten from a litter of 5 that she found
>>> > outdoors. She got a call from the adopters that the kitten tested
>>> > positive and that the people needed to bring him back. She wanted help
>>> > so we paid to have all 5 kittens tested this week. All five are
>>> > positive. The foster is willing to hold them for 30 days so we can
>>> > retest them but she does not want to euthanize (nor would we suggest
>>> > that) and she can't keep them. She has five cats of her own and can't
>>> > take another 5. She would like us to try to find adoptive homes for them.
>>> >
>>> > We have agreed to find homes for them if she will let us screen the homes
>>> > and do the adoptions through our rescue, Animal Service League. We would
>>> > love to find homes for them with people that know this disease. We have
>>> > a black, a blue cream, a gray and white, a calico and a tortie. Pictures
>>> > are available if you email me. We will determine sex and give them names
>>> > soon. We will also retest them at 30 days or possibly do an IFA to make
>>> > sure they are positive if somebody wants them sooner and has other leuk
>>> > positives. We wouldn't want to send them to a home with leukemia if
>>> > there is any chance they are going to fight it off but will all five
>>> > positive, we suspect some or all of them will remain positive.
>>> >
>>> > These kittens will not be free. We will do all the vetting on them -
>>> > spays/neuters, microchipping, rabies, distemper, flea and parasite
>>> > treatment, etc., and will charge a $115 adoption fee. We are a rescue
>>> > and will not adopt out animals that are not fully vetted and we don't do
>>> > free adoptions. We are aware that they may not live past a year or two
>>> > but they still deserve a loving, responsible home and proper veterinary
>>> > care.
>>> >
>>> > If anybody is interested in helping one of these little beauties, please
>>> > let us know.
>>> >
>>> > Amy Weygandt
>>>
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