Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ Cat - Chincoteague Island - URGENT -Transportation Available
Take him and love him. He was sent to you for love and care. Every time I have lost one furry soul, anoher one came to me. I have 7 now and would not part with any of them, the love and company they give me is priceless and they give me a reason to get up in the morning. They will walk all over me, Meow, pull my hair and sometimes I wih they would just leave me alone, but that is just what I do not need. I need to get up and deal with life, not hide from it. Terri Brown siggies...@hotmail.com wrote: I agree, Martha! They go away because another is comingsometimes I think the ones that leave lead us to another little soul that needs a loving home. John, whatever your decision, I know it will be the right one. Follow your heart. Hugs, =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Travis, Dori and 6 furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome and Sammi =^..^= - Original Message - From: Martha Waltonmailto:marthawal...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 9:42 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ Cat - Chincoteague Island - URGENT -Transportation Available John, I know that Tigger would want you to have your heart open to a cat in need (Storm). You have the support of a great fellowship of cat lovers. Over the past 2 years I have lost 3 cats to old age/disease and I immediately found 3 loving cats that needed a home. Nothing will replace Tigger, but every new cat brings so much joy. Good luck with all things feline. On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 8:06 AM, john pollack bucfa...@yahoo.commailto:bucfa...@yahoo.com wrote: not sure what part of me is talking. just lost my felv boy Tigger yesterday From: Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.orgmailto:ci...@furangels.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 7:49 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ Cat - Chincoteague Island - URGENT -Transportation Available Thanks for your inquiry about Storm. I'm not sure how he is with other cats, but I'll certainly find out. I'll get back to you as soon as I have an answer. Thanks again, Cindy - Original Message - From: john pollackmailto:bucfa...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 7:46 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ Cat - Chincoteague Island - URGENT -Transportation Available is he good with other cats?? -- From: Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.orgmailto:ci...@furangels.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 2:34 AM Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ Cat - Chincoteague Island - URGENT - Transportation Available I was contacted by someone whose friend has been feeding a stray cat that's living in a seasonal mobile home park on Chincoteague Island. The park closes at the end of November and the person who has been feeding it is going to live with relatives, where the cat is not welcome. The woman who contacted me is desperate to find a place for the cat by the end of November and she's willing to cover all vetting costs herself. Transportation is also available most anywhere. The cat is called Storm because he showed up after Hurricane Irene. He's a long-haired black and white neutered male. If you know of anyone who can help, please contact me and I'll put you in touch with the woman who's trying so hard to save this poor baby. He's had a lot of tough breaks in his life. He deserves another chance. Thank you. Cindy ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.orghttp://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.orghttp://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ Cat - Chincoteague Island - URGENT-Transportation Available
If she is not comfortable with mixing because of the vet's say so, maybe she should try another vet who is enlightened. Storm sounds like a real lover and and it would be a shame to miss out on his company just because he is felv+. I have 2 positives and 5 negatives including 2 kittens I brught home at age 3 months. I did keep the kittens seperate until they had all their shots up to date. They all mix now and 1 kitten Harley aggrevates the older ones to death. So far, slaps nd hisses, but no biting, (and if anyone would bite, it would be Annie and Nitnoy. Especially Nitnoy snce she got her tail removed by a raccoon. She does not like being approached from the rear and does not hesitate to let you know) but even then, my vet said if the negatives are up to date on shots, I sould not have a problem. The kittens are now over 1-1/2 years old, and healthy as can be - no sign they are having problems from contact with Annie and Nitnoy. I am not putting her down, she is doing her best for this cat. I just think she will be missing ot on a real lover if she does not take him. Is the vet sure he is really positive? Would retesting be called for? Since he is neuteed, he must be past thekitten stage and his immune system could have it controlled by now. Don't hey always test positive once thy have had contact? Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org wrote: She's not comfortable exposing her cat to him, even with the vaccination. I understand this is controversial, but I can see her point. When I was fostering a FeLV+ cat, I wouldn't allow him contact with my own cats. Short of bringing him into her home, she's doing everything she can to save this cat, offering to cover all of his vet bills and even get him a dental. And I don't think she's even nearby, as I believe she lives in WV and the cat is on Chincoteage Island. Thanks, Cindy - Original Message - From: katskat1 katsk...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 12:01 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ Cat - Chincoteague Island - URGENT-Transportation Available Can't/won't she mix them? I have mixed neg/pos for years with no problem as long as the negatives are up to date on the dreaded FeLV shots. Kat On 11/19/11, Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org wrote: The woman trying to help the cat on Chincoteague Island sent me some additional information, so I thought I'd share it here. He only has 11 days to find a home, foster, or rescue. Please feel free to crosspost. Thanks, Cindy Here's the info she sent: There is a resident population of feral cats at Tom's Cove Campground. Some of the people living there put food out. Occasionally a cat is trapped and taken to an area vet. Storm showed up after Hurricane Irene. He was trapped and taken to the vet to get shaved down because he was badly matted and infested with fleas. At the vet's it was discovered he was already neutered. His ears were not notched and he has no microchip. Storm has not shown any aggression at all. He is fed separately, but the other cats don't bother him. He is not feral. I was asked if I would take him home with me when I visited in October. I took him to the local vet to be tested and that is when it was discovered that he is FeLV+. I have a 3yo female cat who is FeLV-. There is no way I could keep him separated from my cat. While the rest of the colony will survive the winter, it is doubtful if Storm would make it through the winter outside and without a regular source of food. The campground where he is now closes at the end of November. I honestly think he would make a wonderful pet. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
