Re: [Felvtalk] Kitten returned
Just wanted to say I'm so very sorry that Zing Zing lost a home, because of this vet's ignorance and lack of compassion. It is indeed difficult for people to decide to mix pos and neg. Vets in general seem so un-knowledgeable about FELV and FIV, except for a little book learning. Gloria On Sep 27, 2008, at 8:08 AM, Lorrie wrote: I wrote earlier in the week about the FelV kitten I had adopted. Then yesterday there was a knock on the door and the people who had taken him brought him back!Apparently they had trouble keeping him confined in one part of their house, as he is a very active kitten, and their vet scared them half to death warning them about the danger to their other two cats being exposed to this positive kitten. She cried when she brought him back with all the cat toys they'd bought for him, and I felt like crying too. I suppose the vet had to warn them, but I think he went overboard and little Zing Zing lost a wonderful home. I'm really upset about this. Lorrie ___ 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] Kitten returned
I wrote earlier in the week about the FelV kitten I had adopted. Then yesterday there was a knock on the door and the people who had taken him brought him back!Apparently they had trouble keeping him confined in one part of their house, as he is a very active kitten, and their vet scared them half to death warning them about the danger to their other two cats being exposed to this positive kitten. She cried when she brought him back with all the cat toys they'd bought for him, and I felt like crying too. I suppose the vet had to warn them, but I think he went overboard and little Zing Zing lost a wonderful home. I'm really upset about this. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Kitten returned
Lorrie, I understand why you are upset. Mixing positive and negative kitties is a very difficult decision to make. I kept my first 2 positives separate from my others until they were 8 months old. I had rescued a 3rd kitten who was negative. I needed to get her through her shots including the leukemia vaccine before I felt comfortable letting them all mix. I had read somewhere you needed to wait 30 days for the leukemia shot to be effective. Probably mis-info but I was afraid to take a chance. I have Daisy's positive babies outside in a cat enclosure. I'm still hoping to find homes for them. They are scheduled for their rabies shot and to be spayed/neutered Sunday. If not the cat enclosure and attached garage may be their forever home. I can manage 5 cats in the cottage but don't think I could handle 9. I wanted to make sure Sissy and Rocket were as healthy as possible before adding them to my brood. It has only been a month but so far everything is going fine. Some people never mix positives and negatives. I hope you can find another home for Zing Zing. Sharyl Sissy Rocket and Daisy's Babies. --- On Sat, 9/27/08, Lorrie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Lorrie [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Felvtalk] Kitten returned To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Saturday, September 27, 2008, 9:08 AM I wrote earlier in the week about the FelV kitten I had adopted. Then yesterday there was a knock on the door and the people who had taken him brought him back!Apparently they had trouble keeping him confined in one part of their house, as he is a very active kitten, and their vet scared them half to death warning them about the danger to their other two cats being exposed to this positive kitten. She cried when she brought him back with all the cat toys they'd bought for him, and I felt like crying too. I suppose the vet had to warn them, but I think he went overboard and little Zing Zing lost a wonderful home. I'm really upset about this. Lorrie ___ 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
Re: [Felvtalk] Kitten returned
Lorrie I am so sorry for you and Zing Zing. I had a cat named Ling Ling . He started out life as Sting. He was a black tabby, you know very subtle stripes. Most of my cat names have morphed into different names though out their lives. Wish there was something I could do for ZZ. I have ten cats now in a 1000sqft house and a small lot in the country. Most still are in/out cats. Pewter has decided inside is ok with her. She got her booster rabies and all other shots yesterday. I decided that she needed this round, but after that I will either go every three years or call it a done deal except for rabies. My Senior girl mostly prefers inside. JJ sneaks out anytime he think he can get by me. Best of luck with finding another home. Sally ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
