Re: Question about home test kits-/Chris
In a message dated 5/1/06 11:51:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You know, shelters can receive reimbursement for all those expenses.. including HW treatment…. It wouldn't surprise me one bit if they do know and did get reimbursed A lot has changed from the first day I became involved with this shelter, especially since the founder married. And, due to personal health problems has given almost all of her involvement over to her spouse. Don't get me wrong, this is a GREAT shelter/sanctuary. The work they do is amazing. They've been able to save thousands of poor souls. They have GROWN. BUT.w/ hubby having so much "control", well, things are really different, and some great philosophies have changed. And, personally I DO have a problem with HIM driving around in a Corvette when her philosophy had always been LIVE SIMPLY SO OTHERS MAY SIMPLY LIVE. Maybe I'm just old, and burnt out. But, heavens, if I'm willing to pay their cost for the kits, foster the animals( including paying all other expenses), adopt them out and then give THEM the adoption fee, well, I just don't get it Rescue really does get in your blood. Maybe I need a transfusion. Patti
RE: Question about home test kits-/Chris
Its sad but true that a number of shelters did get monies but somehow never told anybody about itagain, a minority. I found more often than not that the smaller places didnt know about monies available. What about AlleyCat Allies, could they help you out? Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 4:38 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Question about home test kits-/Chris In a message dated 5/1/06 11:51:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You know, shelters can receive reimbursement for all those expenses.. including HW treatment. It wouldn't surprise me one bit if they do know and did get reimbursed A lot has changed from the first day I became involved with this shelter, especially since the founder married. And, due to personal health problems has given almost all of her involvement over to her spouse. Don't get me wrong, this is a GREAT shelter/sanctuary. The work they do is amazing. They've been able to save thousands of poor souls. They have GROWN. BUT.w/ hubby having so much control, well, things are really different, and some great philosophies have changed. And, personally I DO have a problem with HIM driving around in a Corvette when her philosophy had always been LIVE SIMPLY SO OTHERS MAY SIMPLY LIVE. Maybe I'm just old, and burnt out. But, heavens, if I'm willing to pay their cost for the kits, foster the animals( including paying all other expenses), adopt them out and then give THEM the adoption fee, well, I just don't get it Rescue really does get in your blood. Maybe I need a transfusion. Patti
RE: Question about home test kits-esp Nina,lol
How much are you paying for SNAP online? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 4:08 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Question about home test kits-esp Nina,lol Ok, here's the story in a nutshell.. First, yes, I know about SNAP, I know they can be ordered online,I know they're considered the best.BUT, they are too pricey. The shelter I am affiliated withis a 501(c)3, and Idexx gives us a shelter discount, which is HUMONGOUS However, since we are No-Kill, and it IS kitten season (joy,joy -NOT!!), the shelter is NOT taking any more cats, not even kittens!! PLUS - They will not sanction anyone fostering strays, as they always did in the past. (Reimbursement for food, meds, vx's, S/N) Much of this is due to the fact that they helped in the Katrina rescue effort. A little overboard, IMO. They made 3 trips, each time with 6 people, and footed the entire bill, courtesy of the rescue's . And, they stayed at motels, ate out, you get my point. Also, they had 42 HW positive dogs they had to treat. You do the math. Now, don't get me wrong, I was/am very PRO Katrina rescues, but this shelter really couldn't afford to absorb the cost of 3 trips.. Now, the local homeless/strays have to suffer. Also, we have been told, that they will not order/provide ANYTHING for us that have started doing independent rescue. Nice, huh? After 25+ years, I can't even get a single tube of eye ointment! My friend and I, who religiously do the Adoption events EVERY week, are inundated with cries for help! How can I/we say no? Especially when we know what the fate of these babies will be?? We need to test all these (un)sanctioned strays, prior to adoptions. Just was hoping for a more dollar friendly option. Frustrated, Patti
Re: Question about home test kits-esp Nina,lol
Hideyo~ I REFUSE to pay the outrageous online prices for the kits online... Good god, they want almost $400!!! Highway robbery! The shelter gets the "Shelter Discount", less than $200... So, this is why I am in such a dilemma. I can draw the blood myself, saving vet fees, and if I had my own (affordable) tests, I'd be in heaven.. But, just got news, a Dr. who is a sponsor for the shelter might spring for the $$'s(And, the shelter WILL get the tests for him, no questions asked. Just proves the theory "Money walks". Let's keep praying. Patti
Re: Question about home test kits-esp Nina,lol
In a message dated 5/1/06 6:36:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: hmmm. now that i don't know--but wouldn't the shelter let you AT LEAST order the kits through them? if you handed them a check with the order (oh, i know, it may not) MC~ NOPE!!! Already inquired about that. Fact is, they have MANDATED NO MORE Pretty shi**y, huh? Also, they make the rules, and one must follow.Or, basically, you're O-U-T!! They want total control. What a shame, since so many animals may perish. Heck, you'd think they would be ecstatic that people were willing to take some of the load off Starting to get very peeved. Don't understand their logiic. Patti
RE: Question about home test kits-esp Nina,lol
You know, shelters can receive reimbursement for all those expenses.. including HW treatment. Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 6:08 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Question about home test kits-esp Nina,lol Ok, here's the story in a nutshell.. First, yes, I know about SNAP, I know they can be ordered online,I know they're considered the best.BUT, they are too pricey. The shelter I am affiliated withis a 501(c)3, and Idexx gives us a shelter discount, which is HUMONGOUS However, since we are No-Kill, and it IS kitten season (joy,joy -NOT!!), the shelter is NOT taking any more cats, not even kittens!! PLUS - They will not sanction anyone fostering strays, as they always did in the past. (Reimbursement for food, meds, vx's, S/N) Much of this is due to the fact that they helped in the Katrina rescue effort. A little overboard, IMO. They made 3 trips, each time with 6 people, and footed the entire bill, courtesy of the rescue's . And, they stayed at motels, ate out, you get my point. Also, they had 42 HW positive dogs they had to treat. You do the math. Now, don't get me wrong, I was/am very PRO Katrina rescues, but this shelter really couldn't afford to absorb the cost of 3 trips.. Now, the local homeless/strays have to suffer. Also, we have been told, that they will not order/provide ANYTHING for us that have started doing independent rescue. Nice, huh? After 25+ years, I can't even get a single tube of eye ointment! My friend and I, who religiously do the Adoption events EVERY week, are inundated with cries for help! How can I/we say no? Especially when we know what the fate of these babies will be?? We need to test all these (un)sanctioned strays, prior to adoptions. Just was hoping for a more dollar friendly option. Frustrated, Patti
Re: Question about home test kits
Heavens, my post showsI was sleep deprived... Ugh..(missing letters, spelling) Anyway, back to my original question - Isn't there some people on the list that have done home testing??? I AM DESPERATE!!! Maybe if I get a reply, I can get some (much needed) sleep TIA, Patti
Re: Question about home test kits
Patti, I must have missed this thread. What's going on with you? Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Heavens, my post showsI was sleep deprived... Ugh..(missing letters, spelling) Anyway, back to my original question - Isn't there some people on the list that have done home testing??? I AM DESPERATE!!! Maybe if I get a reply, I can get some (much needed) sleep TIA, Patti
Question about home test kits
Good question! I have not heard of any home test kits. The only quick test that I knew of was the IDEXX Snap test that most vets and shelters have on hand at their facilities. It is too bad that the shelter that you have been working with will not help! The rescue group that I work with helped me to qualify for the IDEXX Snap test program. This way my partner in crime and I could purchse the IDEXX Snap test at a discount rate and test anywhere we want. We order the IDEXX Snap test kits from a veterinary supply company. We did have to open an account with the veteriary supply company. The Shelter Director had to fill out portions of the paperwork. Also, one of the veterinaries that we work with helped us by filling out the other portion of the paperwork. It was a real pain in the ass!! Pardon my french! It was well worth it in the end! We also end up ordering the IDEXX Snap tests for Giardia too. This test can be done anywhere as well! By the way, roughly, where are you located? Precious Pets __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Question about home test kits
You can buy the STAT Screen FeLV Testat RevivalAnimal.com at http://www.revivalanimal.com/product.asp?pn=99%2D033for under $8 a test (sold in lots of 10 tests). It is a whole blood test, not a saliva test.The Assure FeLv Leukemia Virus Antigen Test Kit is also available through Revival at http://www.revivalanimal.com/product.asp?pn=99%2D004 for a little under $10 a test (sold in lots of 25 tests).Revival also sells FeLV and other vaccines. "Precious Pets, Almost Home" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good question! I have not heard of any home testkits. The only quick test that I knew of was theIDEXX Snap test that most vets and shelters have onhand at their facilities. It is too bad that theshelter that you have been working with will not help!The rescue group that I work with helped me toqualify for the IDEXX Snap test program. This way my"partner in crime" and I could purchse the IDEXX Snaptest at a discount rate and test anywhere we want. Weorder the IDEXX Snap test kits from a veterinarysupply company. We did have to open an account withthe veteriary supply company. The Shelter Directorhad to fill out portions of the paperwork. Also, oneof the veterinaries that we work with helped us byfilling out the other portion of the paperwork. Itwas a real pain in the ass!! Pardon my french! Itwas well worth it in the end! We also end up orderingthe IDEXX Snap tests for Giardia too. This test canbe done anywhere as well!By the way, roughly, where are you located?Precious Pets__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
