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
