Re: [Felvtalk] Just tested positive

2014-07-26 Thread dlgegg
i HAVE HEARD SO MANY STORIES OF VETS DOING THIS.  IT SEEMS THEY DON'T WANT TO 
BOTHER TREATING POSITIVES.  MAYBE THEY DON'T THINK THE OWNERS WILL WANT TO DEAL 
WITH THE EXPENSE OR TIME TO TREAT THEM, BUT THAT SHOULD BE LEFT UP TO THE OWNER 
TO DECIDE, NOT THE VET.  ESPECIALLY, IF PETA IS DOING FREE SPAYS/NEUTERS, DO 
NOT TAKE YOUR ANIMALS TO THEM.  I KNOW OF ONE INSTANCE WHERE THEY EUTHANIZED 
THE CATS WITHOUT EVER NOTIFYING THE OWNER.  IT IS STANDARD PROCEEDURE WITH 
THEM. WHEN I GOT ANNIE, SHE HAD BEEN THROUGH A LOT OF STRESS AND SUDDENLY 
TESTED POSITIVE .  DR. RHODES SAID I HAD 2 CHOICES:  EUTHANIZE OR WAIT AND SEE 
WHAT HAPPENED.  HE SAID I SHOULD VACCINATE ALL THE OTHERS AS A PRECAUTION.  NO 
ONE ELSE EVER TESTED POSITIVE AS A RESULT OF BEING AROUND HER.  

 Marsha mar...@lynxe.com wrote: 
 Holy crap, not even an IFA confirmation?!  I once took a feral in to be 
 spayed, only to discover in the afternoon they didn't do the surgery 
 when she tested positive, and they couldn't get hold of me for 
 instructions.  Now I make sure to give instructions beforehand - go 
 ahead with the spay or neuter regardless of FeLV / FIV status (though I 
 might hold off if there was a positive on the  heartworm test).
 
 Marsha
 
   On 7/25/2014 12:54 PM, Kelley S wrote:
  The low cost spay clinic I took Merlin to recommended immediate euth 
  for merls, without so much as an IFA.  Of course I said no.  THen I 
  found my holistic vet who boosts their system through supplements.
 
 
 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Just tested positive

2014-07-26 Thread dlgegg
WE ONCE had to board our poodle for a month when we went on a trip.  When I 
picked her up, she was so hysterical that she could not calm down until she had 
seen all 3 of us and she would not let us out of her sight for days.  I was 
really afraid she was going to have a heart attack so I took her by my mother's 
work and my father's so she could see we were all there.  We swore that wew 
would never go anywhere unless she could go with us from that time on.  

 Marsha mar...@lynxe.com wrote: 
 On 7/25/2014 12:51 PM, dlg...@windstream.net wrote:
  I have noticed that most ferals turn into cuddlebugs.  I have noticed that 
  they are the most anxious when you leave home.  It seems they have found a 
  good hoe and person and don't want to loose them.
 
 
 They also don't tolerate being boarded.  BT was an old feral tom who 
 lived a hard life before I saved him from a catfight battle wound that 
 would have killed him.  I visited with him every day in the hospital, 
 and they said his demeanor was totally different when I was there.  
 After he recovered and was well enough, he was neutered, and lived in my 
 house under construction, where he enjoyed climbing up in the rafters, 
 hunting mice, or curling up on a heated mat or a soft cat bed.  He had 
 kibble to eat whenever he wanted, and I would bring him canned food each 
 day when I visited, and he would cuddle on my lap or stomach and purr 
 for an hour.
 
 Then came the day I had to board BT for a few days while the house was 
 being insulated.  The stress pushed his fragile internal system over the 
 edge.  He had hemobart on top of barely functioning kidneys and poor 
 heart function, and soon developed a bad heart murmur.  When they 
 brought him to me for a visit in a room, he was developing pulmonary 
 edema and was having trouble breathing.  They gave him oxygen while we 
 waited for the vet to come examine him.  There was no saving him this 
 time.  He probably would not have lived a whole lot longer even had he 
 not been boarded.  After I got the results from the necropsy, I would 
 guess he would have had only a few months.  But the stress from being 
 boarded greatly accelerated his journey to life's end.
 
 BT was OK with the guys that were working on the house, and I saw him 
 rub against one of their legs and enjoy some pets.  Most of the time he 
 would watch them work from the rafters.  I was going to keep him in a 
 10' x 10' kennel outside the house during the insulation phase, but the 
 clear tarps that protected from rain and wind would still flap or 
 vibrate in the wind, and frightened BT. I thougt it was pretty nice out 
 there with 2 dog houses, donut bed in one, blanket in another, lounge 
 chair, picnic bench, but BT seemed upset, so I made the mistake of 
 boarding him.
 
 Marsha
 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Just tested positive

2014-07-26 Thread Jennifer Lewis
First off, Thank you all so much for your condolences. 
Smoosh was absolutely a 'cat of a lifetime' in every way (and every day), and 
losing her has rocked me to my core. 

My vet, Dr Stan Avezov of Pasadena Pets Hospital in Pasadena, CA could not have 
been any more wonderful with her, and supportive of us.
 
He is compassionate and understanding to the nth degree, and I would never 
hesitate for a moment to advocate for him. 
We have financial limitations (Smoosh and Brynn were supposed to be 
weekend/temp fosters through a rescue until they tested + and their long term 
situations bailed on them) but he has consistently worked with us always for 
the greatest good for the girls throughout their lives. He also is absolutely 
my 'go to' for my other kitties as well, and we are kinda 'the Island of Misfit 
Toys' at my house. I have a kidney survivor, a senior, a cripple and a 
diabetic... 

Brynn continues to thrive with his help and guidance, although she really 
misses her Smoosh, as do I.

I wish everyone had a vet like Dr Stan.

Jennifer


On Jul 26, 2014, at 4:02 PM, dlg...@windstream.net wrote:

 i HAVE HEARD SO MANY STORIES OF VETS DOING THIS.  IT SEEMS THEY DON'T WANT TO 
 BOTHER TREATING POSITIVES.  MAYBE THEY DON'T THINK THE OWNERS WILL WANT TO 
 DEAL WITH THE EXPENSE OR TIME TO TREAT THEM, BUT THAT SHOULD BE LEFT UP TO 
 THE OWNER TO DECIDE, NOT THE VET.  ESPECIALLY, IF PETA IS DOING FREE 
 SPAYS/NEUTERS, DO NOT TAKE YOUR ANIMALS TO THEM.  I KNOW OF ONE INSTANCE 
 WHERE THEY EUTHANIZED THE CATS WITHOUT EVER NOTIFYING THE OWNER.  IT IS 
 STANDARD PROCEEDURE WITH THEM. WHEN I GOT ANNIE, SHE HAD BEEN THROUGH A LOT 
 OF STRESS AND SUDDENLY TESTED POSITIVE .  DR. RHODES SAID I HAD 2 CHOICES:  
 EUTHANIZE OR WAIT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENED.  HE SAID I SHOULD VACCINATE ALL THE 
 OTHERS AS A PRECAUTION.  NO ONE ELSE EVER TESTED POSITIVE AS A RESULT OF 
 BEING AROUND HER.  
 
  Marsha mar...@lynxe.com wrote: 
 Holy crap, not even an IFA confirmation?!  I once took a feral in to be 
 spayed, only to discover in the afternoon they didn't do the surgery 
 when she tested positive, and they couldn't get hold of me for 
 instructions.  Now I make sure to give instructions beforehand - go 
 ahead with the spay or neuter regardless of FeLV / FIV status (though I 
 might hold off if there was a positive on the  heartworm test).
 
 Marsha
 
  On 7/25/2014 12:54 PM, Kelley S wrote:
 The low cost spay clinic I took Merlin to recommended immediate euth 
 for merls, without so much as an IFA.  Of course I said no.  THen I 
 found my holistic vet who boosts their system through supplements.
 
 
 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Just tested positive

2014-07-26 Thread Maya D'Alessio
I know exactly what you mean by, 'cat of a lifetime'. My yang was
absolutely that for me.

I looked at pictures of her today without crying, but sometimes I hate the
fact that I'll never get to see her again.
On Jul 26, 2014 7:53 PM, Jennifer Lewis blonded...@mac.com wrote:

 First off, Thank you all so much for your condolences.
 Smoosh was absolutely a 'cat of a lifetime' in every way (and every day),
 and losing her has rocked me to my core.

 My vet, Dr Stan Avezov of Pasadena Pets Hospital in Pasadena, CA could not
 have been any more wonderful with her, and supportive of us.

 He is compassionate and understanding to the nth degree, and I would never
 hesitate for a moment to advocate for him.
 We have financial limitations (Smoosh and Brynn were supposed to be
 weekend/temp fosters through a rescue until they tested + and their long
 term situations bailed on them) but he has consistently worked with us
 always for the greatest good for the girls throughout their lives. He also
 is absolutely my 'go to' for my other kitties as well, and we are kinda
 'the Island of Misfit Toys' at my house. I have a kidney survivor, a
 senior, a cripple and a diabetic...

 Brynn continues to thrive with his help and guidance, although she really
 misses her Smoosh, as do I.

 I wish everyone had a vet like Dr Stan.

 Jennifer


 On Jul 26, 2014, at 4:02 PM, dlg...@windstream.net wrote:

  i HAVE HEARD SO MANY STORIES OF VETS DOING THIS.  IT SEEMS THEY DON'T
 WANT TO BOTHER TREATING POSITIVES.  MAYBE THEY DON'T THINK THE OWNERS WILL
 WANT TO DEAL WITH THE EXPENSE OR TIME TO TREAT THEM, BUT THAT SHOULD BE
 LEFT UP TO THE OWNER TO DECIDE, NOT THE VET.  ESPECIALLY, IF PETA IS DOING
 FREE SPAYS/NEUTERS, DO NOT TAKE YOUR ANIMALS TO THEM.  I KNOW OF ONE
 INSTANCE WHERE THEY EUTHANIZED THE CATS WITHOUT EVER NOTIFYING THE OWNER.
  IT IS STANDARD PROCEEDURE WITH THEM. WHEN I GOT ANNIE, SHE HAD BEEN
 THROUGH A LOT OF STRESS AND SUDDENLY TESTED POSITIVE .  DR. RHODES SAID I
 HAD 2 CHOICES:  EUTHANIZE OR WAIT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENED.  HE SAID I SHOULD
 VACCINATE ALL THE OTHERS AS A PRECAUTION.  NO ONE ELSE EVER TESTED POSITIVE
 AS A RESULT OF BEING AROUND HER.
 
   Marsha mar...@lynxe.com wrote:
  Holy crap, not even an IFA confirmation?!  I once took a feral in to be
  spayed, only to discover in the afternoon they didn't do the surgery
  when she tested positive, and they couldn't get hold of me for
  instructions.  Now I make sure to give instructions beforehand - go
  ahead with the spay or neuter regardless of FeLV / FIV status (though I
  might hold off if there was a positive on the  heartworm test).
 
  Marsha
 
   On 7/25/2014 12:54 PM, Kelley S wrote:
  The low cost spay clinic I took Merlin to recommended immediate euth
  for merls, without so much as an IFA.  Of course I said no.  THen I
  found my holistic vet who boosts their system through supplements.
 
 
 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Just tested positive

2014-07-26 Thread Lance
I think I might be in the same boat. My family has had many cats, and I loved 
them all, but Ember was *my* first and only cat. It’s so strange that’s she’s 
been gone for two months, and that everything at the end happened so fast. I’m 
sure I’ll adopt again, but Ember was special. Her loyalty, love, sensitivity, 
and intelligence were unique. I’m saddened that I’ll never get to hold her, 
kiss her, or talk to her again. She was one of the best friends I’ve ever had.

On Jul 26, 2014, at 8:33 PM, Maya D'Alessio mde...@gmail.com wrote:

 I know exactly what you mean by, 'cat of a lifetime'. My yang was absolutely 
 that for me.
 
 I looked at pictures of her today without crying, but sometimes I hate the 
 fact that I'll never get to see her again.
 
 On Jul 26, 2014 7:53 PM, Jennifer Lewis blonded...@mac.com wrote:
 First off, Thank you all so much for your condolences.
 Smoosh was absolutely a 'cat of a lifetime' in every way (and every day), and 
 losing her has rocked me to my core.
 
 My vet, Dr Stan Avezov of Pasadena Pets Hospital in Pasadena, CA could not 
 have been any more wonderful with her, and supportive of us.
 
 He is compassionate and understanding to the nth degree, and I would never 
 hesitate for a moment to advocate for him.
 We have financial limitations (Smoosh and Brynn were supposed to be 
 weekend/temp fosters through a rescue until they tested + and their long term 
 situations bailed on them) but he has consistently worked with us always for 
 the greatest good for the girls throughout their lives. He also is absolutely 
 my 'go to' for my other kitties as well, and we are kinda 'the Island of 
 Misfit Toys' at my house. I have a kidney survivor, a senior, a cripple and a 
 diabetic...
 
 Brynn continues to thrive with his help and guidance, although she really 
 misses her Smoosh, as do I.
 
 I wish everyone had a vet like Dr Stan.
 
 Jennifer
 
 
 On Jul 26, 2014, at 4:02 PM, dlg...@windstream.net wrote:
 
  i HAVE HEARD SO MANY STORIES OF VETS DOING THIS.  IT SEEMS THEY DON'T WANT 
  TO BOTHER TREATING POSITIVES.  MAYBE THEY DON'T THINK THE OWNERS WILL WANT 
  TO DEAL WITH THE EXPENSE OR TIME TO TREAT THEM, BUT THAT SHOULD BE LEFT UP 
  TO THE OWNER TO DECIDE, NOT THE VET.  ESPECIALLY, IF PETA IS DOING FREE 
  SPAYS/NEUTERS, DO NOT TAKE YOUR ANIMALS TO THEM.  I KNOW OF ONE INSTANCE 
  WHERE THEY EUTHANIZED THE CATS WITHOUT EVER NOTIFYING THE OWNER.  IT IS 
  STANDARD PROCEEDURE WITH THEM. WHEN I GOT ANNIE, SHE HAD BEEN THROUGH A LOT 
  OF STRESS AND SUDDENLY TESTED POSITIVE .  DR. RHODES SAID I HAD 2 CHOICES:  
  EUTHANIZE OR WAIT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENED.  HE SAID I SHOULD VACCINATE ALL 
  THE OTHERS AS A PRECAUTION.  NO ONE ELSE EVER TESTED POSITIVE AS A RESULT 
  OF BEING AROUND HER.
 
   Marsha mar...@lynxe.com wrote:
  Holy crap, not even an IFA confirmation?!  I once took a feral in to be
  spayed, only to discover in the afternoon they didn't do the surgery
  when she tested positive, and they couldn't get hold of me for
  instructions.  Now I make sure to give instructions beforehand - go
  ahead with the spay or neuter regardless of FeLV / FIV status (though I
  might hold off if there was a positive on the  heartworm test).
 
  Marsha
 
   On 7/25/2014 12:54 PM, Kelley S wrote:
  The low cost spay clinic I took Merlin to recommended immediate euth
  for merls, without so much as an IFA.  Of course I said no.  THen I
  found my holistic vet who boosts their system through supplements.
 
 
 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Just tested positive

2014-07-26 Thread Maya D'Alessio
I feel the same. I am amazed by the depth of personality cats can have.
On Jul 26, 2014 9:40 PM, Lance lini...@fastmail.fm wrote:

 I think I might be in the same boat. My family has had many cats, and I
 loved them all, but Ember was *my* first and only cat. It’s so strange
 that’s she’s been gone for two months, and that everything at the end
 happened so fast. I’m sure I’ll adopt again, but Ember was special. Her
 loyalty, love, sensitivity, and intelligence were unique. I’m saddened that
 I’ll never get to hold her, kiss her, or talk to her again. She was one of
 the best friends I’ve ever had.

 On Jul 26, 2014, at 8:33 PM, Maya D'Alessio mde...@gmail.com wrote:

 I know exactly what you mean by, 'cat of a lifetime'. My yang was
 absolutely that for me.

 I looked at pictures of her today without crying, but sometimes I hate the
 fact that I'll never get to see her again.
 On Jul 26, 2014 7:53 PM, Jennifer Lewis blonded...@mac.com wrote:

 First off, Thank you all so much for your condolences.
 Smoosh was absolutely a 'cat of a lifetime' in every way (and every day),
 and losing her has rocked me to my core.

 My vet, Dr Stan Avezov of Pasadena Pets Hospital in Pasadena, CA could
 not have been any more wonderful with her, and supportive of us.

 He is compassionate and understanding to the nth degree, and I would
 never hesitate for a moment to advocate for him.
 We have financial limitations (Smoosh and Brynn were supposed to be
 weekend/temp fosters through a rescue until they tested + and their long
 term situations bailed on them) but he has consistently worked with us
 always for the greatest good for the girls throughout their lives. He also
 is absolutely my 'go to' for my other kitties as well, and we are kinda
 'the Island of Misfit Toys' at my house. I have a kidney survivor, a
 senior, a cripple and a diabetic...

 Brynn continues to thrive with his help and guidance, although she really
 misses her Smoosh, as do I.

 I wish everyone had a vet like Dr Stan.

 Jennifer


 On Jul 26, 2014, at 4:02 PM, dlg...@windstream.net wrote:

  i HAVE HEARD SO MANY STORIES OF VETS DOING THIS.  IT SEEMS THEY DON'T
 WANT TO BOTHER TREATING POSITIVES.  MAYBE THEY DON'T THINK THE OWNERS WILL
 WANT TO DEAL WITH THE EXPENSE OR TIME TO TREAT THEM, BUT THAT SHOULD BE
 LEFT UP TO THE OWNER TO DECIDE, NOT THE VET.  ESPECIALLY, IF PETA IS DOING
 FREE SPAYS/NEUTERS, DO NOT TAKE YOUR ANIMALS TO THEM.  I KNOW OF ONE
 INSTANCE WHERE THEY EUTHANIZED THE CATS WITHOUT EVER NOTIFYING THE OWNER..
  IT IS STANDARD PROCEEDURE WITH THEM. WHEN I GOT ANNIE, SHE HAD BEEN
 THROUGH A LOT OF STRESS AND SUDDENLY TESTED POSITIVE .  DR. RHODES SAID I
 HAD 2 CHOICES:  EUTHANIZE OR WAIT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENED.  HE SAID I SHOULD
 VACCINATE ALL THE OTHERS AS A PRECAUTION.  NO ONE ELSE EVER TESTED POSITIVE
 AS A RESULT OF BEING AROUND HER.
 
   Marsha mar...@lynxe.com wrote:
  Holy crap, not even an IFA confirmation?!  I once took a feral in to be
  spayed, only to discover in the afternoon they didn't do the surgery
  when she tested positive, and they couldn't get hold of me for
  instructions.  Now I make sure to give instructions beforehand - go
  ahead with the spay or neuter regardless of FeLV / FIV status (though I
  might hold off if there was a positive on the  heartworm test).
 
  Marsha
 
   On 7/25/2014 12:54 PM, Kelley S wrote:
  The low cost spay clinic I took Merlin to recommended immediate euth
  for merls, without so much as an IFA.  Of course I said no.  THen I
  found my holistic vet who boosts their system through supplements.
 
 
 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Just tested positive

2014-07-26 Thread dlgegg
ALL OF MY FURBABIES ARE BURIED IN MY YARD, BEGINNING TO RUN OUT OF CEMETARIES 
AFTER 34 YEARS.  BECAUSE THEY ARE STILL WITH ME, I CAN GO OUT AND VISIT WITH 
THEM WHENEVER I FEEL LOST.  IT HELPS SOME.  I NEVER HAVE STOPPED MISSING THEM 
AND CAN SEE THEM IN MY MIND'S EYE.  I SWORE THE FIRST TIME I WOULD NEVER ADOPT 
AGAIN, BUT THEN ONE SHOWS UP OR THE VET TELLS ME ABOUT ONE THAT NEEDS A HOME.  
I AM A SUCKER FOR LOST CAUSES AND ANIMALS SO I TAKE THEM IN.  THEY NEVER TAKE 
THE PLACE OF THE ONES LOST, JUST MOVE INTO THE ROOM IN MY HEART NEXT TO 
THEIR'S.  GOT LOSTS OF ROOMS IN MY HEART.

 Maya D'Alessio mde...@gmail.com wrote: 
 I feel the same. I am amazed by the depth of personality cats can have.
 On Jul 26, 2014 9:40 PM, Lance lini...@fastmail.fm wrote:
 
  I think I might be in the same boat. My family has had many cats, and I
  loved them all, but Ember was *my* first and only cat. It’s so strange
  that’s she’s been gone for two months, and that everything at the end
  happened so fast. I’m sure I’ll adopt again, but Ember was special. Her
  loyalty, love, sensitivity, and intelligence were unique. I’m saddened that
  I’ll never get to hold her, kiss her, or talk to her again. She was one of
  the best friends I’ve ever had.
 
  On Jul 26, 2014, at 8:33 PM, Maya D'Alessio mde...@gmail.com wrote:
 
  I know exactly what you mean by, 'cat of a lifetime'. My yang was
  absolutely that for me.
 
  I looked at pictures of her today without crying, but sometimes I hate the
  fact that I'll never get to see her again.
  On Jul 26, 2014 7:53 PM, Jennifer Lewis blonded...@mac.com wrote:
 
  First off, Thank you all so much for your condolences.
  Smoosh was absolutely a 'cat of a lifetime' in every way (and every day),
  and losing her has rocked me to my core.
 
  My vet, Dr Stan Avezov of Pasadena Pets Hospital in Pasadena, CA could
  not have been any more wonderful with her, and supportive of us.
 
  He is compassionate and understanding to the nth degree, and I would
  never hesitate for a moment to advocate for him.
  We have financial limitations (Smoosh and Brynn were supposed to be
  weekend/temp fosters through a rescue until they tested + and their long
  term situations bailed on them) but he has consistently worked with us
  always for the greatest good for the girls throughout their lives. He also
  is absolutely my 'go to' for my other kitties as well, and we are kinda
  'the Island of Misfit Toys' at my house. I have a kidney survivor, a
  senior, a cripple and a diabetic...
 
  Brynn continues to thrive with his help and guidance, although she really
  misses her Smoosh, as do I.
 
  I wish everyone had a vet like Dr Stan.
 
  Jennifer
 
 
  On Jul 26, 2014, at 4:02 PM, dlg...@windstream.net wrote:
 
   i HAVE HEARD SO MANY STORIES OF VETS DOING THIS.  IT SEEMS THEY DON'T
  WANT TO BOTHER TREATING POSITIVES.  MAYBE THEY DON'T THINK THE OWNERS WILL
  WANT TO DEAL WITH THE EXPENSE OR TIME TO TREAT THEM, BUT THAT SHOULD BE
  LEFT UP TO THE OWNER TO DECIDE, NOT THE VET.  ESPECIALLY, IF PETA IS DOING
  FREE SPAYS/NEUTERS, DO NOT TAKE YOUR ANIMALS TO THEM.  I KNOW OF ONE
  INSTANCE WHERE THEY EUTHANIZED THE CATS WITHOUT EVER NOTIFYING THE OWNER..
   IT IS STANDARD PROCEEDURE WITH THEM. WHEN I GOT ANNIE, SHE HAD BEEN
  THROUGH A LOT OF STRESS AND SUDDENLY TESTED POSITIVE .  DR. RHODES SAID I
  HAD 2 CHOICES:  EUTHANIZE OR WAIT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENED.  HE SAID I SHOULD
  VACCINATE ALL THE OTHERS AS A PRECAUTION.  NO ONE ELSE EVER TESTED POSITIVE
  AS A RESULT OF BEING AROUND HER.
  
    Marsha mar...@lynxe.com wrote:
   Holy crap, not even an IFA confirmation?!  I once took a feral in to be
   spayed, only to discover in the afternoon they didn't do the surgery
   when she tested positive, and they couldn't get hold of me for
   instructions.  Now I make sure to give instructions beforehand - go
   ahead with the spay or neuter regardless of FeLV / FIV status (though I
   might hold off if there was a positive on the  heartworm test).
  
   Marsha
  
On 7/25/2014 12:54 PM, Kelley S wrote:
   The low cost spay clinic I took Merlin to recommended immediate euth
   for merls, without so much as an IFA.  Of course I said no.  THen I
   found my holistic vet who boosts their system through supplements.
  
  
  
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[Felvtalk] Fwd: Best Friends Animal Society commented on your post.

2014-07-26 Thread dlgegg
GOT AN ANSWER FROM BEST FRIENDS RE:  TRANSPORT FOR CATS

 Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2014 18:26:02 -0700
 To: Dorlis Grote dlg...@windstream.net
 From: Facebook update+z6say...@facebookmail.com
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 Hi Dorlis,
 
 Best Friends Animal Society commented on your post.
 
 Hi Dorlis - Thanks for reaching out on behalf of your friend. We do have 
 some transport resources that you may find useful: 
 http://bestfriends.org/Resources/Resources-for-Rescuers/Help-for-Individuals/Animal-Transport-Resources/.
  I hope that this helps - thank you for all that you do for homeless pets. 
 -melissa m.
 
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[Felvtalk] Fwd: Re: [alt2053] animal transport

2014-07-26 Thread dlgegg
GOT ANOTHER ANSWER RE:  TRANSPORT  eVONNE HAS AN ADDRESS TO EMAIL TO WITH 
SPECIFICS.  GOOD LUCK!

 Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2014 17:23:24 -0700
 From: 'Evonne Vey' via 2053 proven alternatives 
 2053-proven-alternati...@googlegroups.com
 Subject: Re: [alt2053] animal transport
 To: 2053-proven-alternati...@googlegroups.com 
 2053-proven-alternati...@googlegroups.com
 Cc: Karen Izykowski izy...@yahoo.com
 
 Hi Dorlis, I have a friend who has quite a network of rescuers and 
 transporters and she needs to know what town etc in Alabama please as they 
 think they have someone who can help.  If you would like to write to my 
 friend directly ( which I think might be better) her email address is 
 
 izy...@yahoo.com and her name is Karen.  I hope this will work out for your 
 friend.
 
 Evonne
 
 
 
 
 
  From: dlg...@windstream.net dlg...@windstream.net
 To: 2053-proven-alternati...@googlegroups.com 
 Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2014 7:21 PM
 Subject: [alt2053] animal transport
  
 
 i KNOW THIS IS OFF TOPIC, BUT A MEMBER OF FELINE felv GROUP HAS TO GET OUT OF 
 AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP AND NEEDS TANSPORT HELP TO GET HER CATS FROM aLABAMA 
 TO ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, ACTUALLY VILLA RIDGE NEAR ST. LOUIS.  OF COURSE, SHE 
 HAS LLITTLE MONEY TO PAY FOR HELP.  I KNOW THERE ARE RESCUE GROUPS THAT 
 ARRANGE TRANSPORT THROUGH THEIR MEMBERS FOR ANIMALS AND WAS WONDERING IF ANY 
 ONE HERE KNOWS ANY.
 
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