Re: [Felvtalk] Adoption of cats
go to almost any petfinder site or rescue and download THEIR application--then use it as a guideline. there's forms for foster and adoption apps on the www.purebredcats.org website, too. MC -- Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine Special-Needs Coordinator, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (www.purebredcats.org) Member, SCAT (Special-Cat Action Team) ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Adoption of cats
On 07-30, Cindy Jackson wrote: > > How can you make sure that someone who wants to adopt your cat is > legitimate? Has anyone ever offered to adopt your cat here on > felvtalk or have you found someone here that you called to ask if > they could adopt your cat? If so, how did you make sure they are > reputable? ? ? ? It's not easy, but here are some tips.. If you are doing this via computer, use e-mail for the first interview. If the e-mail exchanges are good, I ask for a phone number. If the person can't respond with a complete e-mail sentence stop right there. If you get a phone number for the person call them at that number early in the screening process. If the number can't be verified as valid, go no further. When you call the potential adopters ask them to tell you about themselves and the home they have to offer. Ask if they've had cats or a cat before, and what happened to the cat. A really good indiction of commitment is if the people tell you they nursed a senior cat through the end of it's life. A bad indication is someone who says their cats keep getting run over, their dog kills them, or they don't have a clue why their cats keep disappearing! Always ask a nominal adoption fee. But feel free to waive it if you feel really good about the people or ask them to donate to a rescue group instead. The willingness to pay a small fee is just one indicator of commitment. When you choose a family after the initial interview, go to their house and look around carefully. Are there other animals - how do they interact? Are there young children - how do they react to the cat? Is this house and family suitable? Look around and make a bit of a judgment call on whether or not this family can afford your cat. Not everyone should own a pet if they can't afford the vet bills involved. If you feel this is not the family for your pet, be gracious in saying, I'm sorry I do not think my cat would be suited to your family. Then try again.. Once you find the family, let them know that you will be popping by some time in the next 2 weeks to see how the cat is doing. If he is well adjusting then you know your job is done and if not, then make it clear that you reserve the right to pull the pet back out and try again. Leave the family your contact information so they can reach you if they decide they do not want the pet. Also leave them the information on the pet's vet of the past and a medical history. This looks like a lot to do, but it's for the protection of your cat. Lorrie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Adoption
thank God there are people like you who will take the time to find homes for these positive babies. been fighting with my computer lateley. my positive is healthy, sassy and sweet as can be. why don't shelters want to adopt out positive cats? is it insurance or do they just have too many healthy cats to take time for felv babies? dorlis JENI RECA wrote: > > Hi, > There is a male felv positive cat (tested positive on IFA and elisa) that > needs a home. I work for a shelter and they do not adopt out felv positive > cats and give me a week to find a home or place for them. I am currently > away in france until the 7th but asked if the vet if he could stay there > until I came back, finding out the answer tomorrow. From what I they emailed > me he is male, 1-2 years old and very sweet. He is getting neutered > tomorrow. Any takers will find a way to get him anywhere. Currently he is > in new york out on long island. > thanks very much > Jeni > jrock...@hotmail > > (i currently live in a very small house with two felv positive cats, three > dogs and a 10 week old infant...i think it would be a bit too much to take on > another cat...thanks) > > > Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:02:58 -0800 > > From: stylin72...@yahoo.com > > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > Subject: [Felvtalk] Adoption > > > > I have a stray cat that looks completely healthy. After a check up at the > > vet, I found out that she is Felv positive. The trouble is that I have dogs > > and a cat (felv negative) so I keep the stray cat quarantined. She's a > > great cat, very friendly, and I'm looking for a home for her (preferrably > > one that would treat her with acemannan.) I live in Chicago and am looking > > for someone relatively close by. Any possible leads would be appreciated. > > > > Mike > > > > > > > > ___ > > Felvtalk mailing list > > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > _ > Windows Live™ Hotmail®:…more than just e-mail. > http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_hm_justgotbetter_explore_022009 > ___ > 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] Adoption
this subject came up before, but how do you know when to say enough? i can cope with the 5 i have now, but 11! i would be broke. if i could, i know of at least 20 more cats looking for homes in our area. everyday, someone says do you want another cat. if only people would just get their cats neutered and spayed. forgot who said it, but sometimes i think we would be better off if some people were neutered and spayed. dorlis Sally Davis wrote: > Hi Jenny > > That is so great of you to offer. I hope Mike gets back to you. I actually > mixed my positive and negative after a short period apart. The negatives > were vaccinated. There had already been exposure in my case. It was less > stressful for all the cats. I have 11 now. I think I had 9 then but new ones > kept showing up. They get dumped here. > > Sally > ___ > 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] Adoption
Hi, There is a male felv positive cat (tested positive on IFA and elisa) that needs a home. I work for a shelter and they do not adopt out felv positive cats and give me a week to find a home or place for them. I am currently away in france until the 7th but asked if the vet if he could stay there until I came back, finding out the answer tomorrow. From what I they emailed me he is male, 1-2 years old and very sweet. He is getting neutered tomorrow. Any takers will find a way to get him anywhere. Currently he is in new york out on long island. thanks very much Jeni jrock...@hotmail (i currently live in a very small house with two felv positive cats, three dogs and a 10 week old infant...i think it would be a bit too much to take on another cat...thanks) > Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:02:58 -0800 > From: stylin72...@yahoo.com > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: [Felvtalk] Adoption > > I have a stray cat that looks completely healthy. After a check up at the > vet, I found out that she is Felv positive. The trouble is that I have dogs > and a cat (felv negative) so I keep the stray cat quarantined. She's a great > cat, very friendly, and I'm looking for a home for her (preferrably one that > would treat her with acemannan.) I live in Chicago and am looking for someone > relatively close by. Any possible leads would be appreciated. > > Mike > > > > ___ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _ Windows Live™ Hotmail®:…more than just e-mail. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_hm_justgotbetter_explore_022009 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Adoption
Hi Jenny and Mike, I have LeLV+ girl kitten that I've separated from my 6 other cats once I found out she was positive. I know she is not happy being separated either. She's in good health and I've been giving her Imulan treatments and she is doing great. The problem is I travel so much for my job. I don't like to leave her alone while I'm gone so I board her at the vet while I'm gone. I think this may be a bit stressful on her. I would love to find a loving home with a companion animal. She's such a happy kitty and gets along well with others. My other kitties are not too keen on her though, and they are still trying to determine the alpha male so they fight on occasion with anybody. I don't think that is the best place for her. I live in Tennessee but I'm willing to bring her to someone that can give her a less stressful life and continue to love her. Thanks for any help. Nancy RE: Hey, That's a common forum of debate in this circle. The best data that I have seen suggests that approximately 70% of cats exposed to the virus will be able to mount an immune response capable of irradicating the virus. If the cats are vaccinated, this number jumps about 85-90%. It is not a perfect vaccine but it does help in certain instances. Of those cats that are not able to eradicate the virus about half will be able to suppress the effects and live a largely normal life with a near normal life span. The remaining are not capable to controlling the disease, develop symptoms and generally survive 3-5 years after exposure. It is a very common cause of death especially in stray cats and is transmitted through close contact (generally food, water and liter boxes - sometimes grooming). The virus is in high numbers in saliva. For this reason vets are very cautious when dealing with the virus. I am of the opinion, however, that there is a lot more fear in the disease than may be justified. It is certainly nothing to ignore, and those of us that have lost loved ones to the disease understand why, but I think there is a far lower rate of transmission and disease development that the general vet suggests. Hope this helps a little. There are many others in this group that can offer insight on this subject. Good luck. I do have a female cat I have isolated with felv at this point in time and am looking for a companion for her. I will help if I can. Jenny ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Adoption
Hi Jenny That is so great of you to offer. I hope Mike gets back to you. I actually mixed my positive and negative after a short period apart. The negatives were vaccinated. There had already been exposure in my case. It was less stressful for all the cats. I have 11 now. I think I had 9 then but new ones kept showing up. They get dumped here. Sally ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Adoption
Mike, That is fantastic of you to take in a stray. I actually have a felv+ cat. She is about a year old, in good health and I have her separate from the other animals in the house. I am looking for a companion for her. There are two rooms I have her confined to. One with a big window and the other is large room. She is very affectionate sweet cat who would love companionship. If you would be alright with the conditions, I would be happy to give her a home. She would be confined to these two rooms, however. If you find a different home that you would prefer I would understand. I live near Kenosha, WI and commute to Evanston Il daily. Let me know. Jenny MIKE JANUS wrote: > I have a stray cat that looks completely healthy. After a check up at the > vet, I found out that she is Felv positive. The trouble is that I have dogs > and a cat (felv negative) so I keep the stray cat quarantined. She's a great > cat, very friendly, and I'm looking for a home for her (preferrably one that > would treat her with acemannan.) I live in Chicago and am looking for someone > relatively close by. Any possible leads would be appreciated. > > Mike > > > > ___ > 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] Adoption
Hi, Mike -- Can you have your negative cat vaccinated? Lots of success on this list intermingling. Diane R. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MIKE JANUS Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 3:03 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Adoption I have a stray cat that looks completely healthy. After a check up at the vet, I found out that she is Felv positive. The trouble is that I have dogs and a cat (felv negative) so I keep the stray cat quarantined. She's a great cat, very friendly, and I'm looking for a home for her (preferrably one that would treat her with acemannan.) I live in Chicago and am looking for someone relatively close by. Any possible leads would be appreciated. Mike ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Adoption
I have a stray cat that looks completely healthy. After a check up at the vet, I found out that she is Felv positive. The trouble is that I have dogs and a cat (felv negative) so I keep the stray cat quarantined. She's a great cat, very friendly, and I'm looking for a home for her (preferrably one that would treat her with acemannan.) I live in Chicago and am looking for someone relatively close by. Any possible leads would be appreciated. Mike ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
