Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death
We have the same problem here. A bullet is the easiest way to dispense with an unwanted animal. I'm sure most rural areas are the sam way. Lorrie On 11-01, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: that is my problem, rural area about 2hrs drive from St. Louis, with no no kill sanctuary. i don't know about your area, but around here, a bullet is cheaper and easier than dealing with the animal is the general opinion. they all think i am nuts for taking in stray cats and dogs. l take them in, but bring them in my house and take them to the vet and spend all that money! dorlis ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Kelley, Wouldn't they spend their remaining lives in cages at Texas AM? I'd believe I'd rather see my cats euthanized than living in a cage. Lorrie On 10-31, Kelley Saveika wrote: My plan is not to leave them to a sanctuary, but to the Stevenson Companion Animal Life-Care Center at Texas AM University. Vet students live on the premises to care for them and they also receive great care from the University's Vet Medical Center, which is right next door. You can leave any excess money that is not needed for their care, should they cross the bridge before their funds run out, to whichever medical program you want - for me it would probably be studying feline heart disease, for yall it would probably be studying FELV (depending on how they plan to study it, some of the studies have been...not good). http://www.cvm.tamu.edu/petcare/ I do not plan to leave to relatives, I have seen too many relatives dump the pets at the kill shelter before the person is cold in the ground. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Thanks for the link Laurie. By the time I read thru the web site I ended up sponsoring Felicio. Sounds like a wonderful sanctuary. I'll definitely be checking into their Safety Net Program. Just wish it wasn't 1000 miles away. Sharyl --- On Fri, 10/31/08, Laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Friday, October 31, 2008, 10:24 PM Friends of mine have CW Rustic Hollow Shelter (a sanctuary) in Iowa. It is an amazing place where the kitties are well cared for by a group of employees and visited every night by the women who run the shelter. Every kitty has access to a screened in porch area off their particular building or living space. These women have been at it for a number of years and know how to keep things clean and provide a stimulating environment for the kitties. Check out their website for info about sponsorships and estate planning (best to consult with them first, of course). One woman built her own building there for her cats (paid for by her estate). http://www.rustichollowshelter.org/ Laurie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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On Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 4:28 PM, Lorrie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kelley, Wouldn't they spend their remaining lives in cages at Texas AM? I'd believe I'd rather see my cats euthanized than living in a cage. Lorrie Lorrie, They are not caged at all - possibly for feeding purposes as they all get individual diets tailored to the needs of the animals, but not other than that.. The cats are free-roaming in the cat area, and the dogs are free-roaming in the dog area, the birds are free-flying in the bird area - for obvious reasons they do not allow the cats into the bird area or the dogs into the cat area. They can go into the student living quarters with the students to watch TV or whatever. I would not want my cats in cages either. They also have a barn and pasture for horses, ponies, donkeys, llamas, etc. Please check out the link. http://www.cvm.tamu.edu/petcare/ I do not plan to leave to relatives, I have seen too many relatives dump the pets at the kill shelter before the person is cold in the ground. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 Check out our Memsaic! http://www.memsaic.com/app/launch.cfm?sid=08D2CAB2A6E9 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Please help with the Friday Night Lights' kittens medical needs! http://rescuties.chipin.com/the-friday-night-lights-kittens Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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I know Felicio and love him. When I go to CW, we have lunch and Felicio always sits on my lap. He is gorgeous and sweet. I have agreed to take him if they ever need a place for him to go. He touched my heart with his braveryit isn't easy being blind and living with other cats (my Frankie is blind...). Bless you! Laurie -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sharyl Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 7:13 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death Thanks for the link Laurie. By the time I read thru the web site I ended up sponsoring Felicio. Sounds like a wonderful sanctuary. I'll definitely be checking into their Safety Net Program. Just wish it wasn't 1000 miles away. Sharyl --- On Fri, 10/31/08, Laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Friday, October 31, 2008, 10:24 PM Friends of mine have CW Rustic Hollow Shelter (a sanctuary) in Iowa. It is an amazing place where the kitties are well cared for by a group of employees and visited every night by the women who run the shelter. Every kitty has access to a screened in porch area off their particular building or living space. These women have been at it for a number of years and know how to keep things clean and provide a stimulating environment for the kitties. Check out their website for info about sponsorships and estate planning (best to consult with them first, of course). One woman built her own building there for her cats (paid for by her estate). http://www.rustichollowshelter.org/ Laurie ___ 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
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Looks like a great setup--but the endownment fees are steep Still, for those who can afford it, it looks like a pretty good situation.. at least from their web sit... http://www.cvm.tamu.edu/petcare/index.htm Christiane Biagi Cell: 914-720-6888 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 2:44 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death On Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 4:28 PM, Lorrie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kelley, Wouldn't they spend their remaining lives in cages at Texas AM? I'd believe I'd rather see my cats euthanized than living in a cage. Lorrie Lorrie, They are not caged at all - possibly for feeding purposes as they all get individual diets tailored to the needs of the animals, but not other than that.. The cats are free-roaming in the cat area, and the dogs are free-roaming in the dog area, the birds are free-flying in the bird area - for obvious reasons they do not allow the cats into the bird area or the dogs into the cat area. They can go into the student living quarters with the students to watch TV or whatever. I would not want my cats in cages either. They also have a barn and pasture for horses, ponies, donkeys, llamas, etc. Please check out the link. http://www.cvm.tamu.edu/petcare/ I do not plan to leave to relatives, I have seen too many relatives dump the pets at the kill shelter before the person is cold in the ground. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 Check out our Memsaic! http://www.memsaic.com/app/launch.cfm?sid=08D2CAB2A6E9 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Please help with the Friday Night Lights' kittens medical needs! http://rescuties.chipin.com/the-friday-night-lights-kittens Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ 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] Seeking homes for cats after death
I have been there, and it is a good setup. It is right next door to the clinic where I take Missy to see the cardiologist. So if there is ever a problem they can be at the ER within 2-3 minutes time. On Sat, Nov 1, 2008 at 4:40 PM, Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looks like a great setup--but the endownment fees are steep Still, for those who can afford it, it looks like a pretty good situation.. at least from their web sit... http://www.cvm.tamu.edu/petcare/index.htm Christiane Biagi Cell: 914-720-6888 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 2:44 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death On Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 4:28 PM, Lorrie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kelley, Wouldn't they spend their remaining lives in cages at Texas AM? I'd believe I'd rather see my cats euthanized than living in a cage. Lorrie Lorrie, They are not caged at all - possibly for feeding purposes as they all get individual diets tailored to the needs of the animals, but not other than that.. The cats are free-roaming in the cat area, and the dogs are free-roaming in the dog area, the birds are free-flying in the bird area - for obvious reasons they do not allow the cats into the bird area or the dogs into the cat area. They can go into the student living quarters with the students to watch TV or whatever. I would not want my cats in cages either. They also have a barn and pasture for horses, ponies, donkeys, llamas, etc. Please check out the link. http://www.cvm.tamu.edu/petcare/ I do not plan to leave to relatives, I have seen too many relatives dump the pets at the kill shelter before the person is cold in the ground. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 Check out our Memsaic! http://www.memsaic.com/app/launch.cfm?sid=08D2CAB2A6E9 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Please help with the Friday Night Lights' kittens medical needs! http://rescuties.chipin.com/the-friday-night-lights-kittens Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ 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 -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 Check out our Memsaic! http://www.memsaic.com/app/launch.cfm?sid=08D2CAB2A6E9 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Please help with the Friday Night Lights' kittens medical needs! http://rescuties.chipin.com/the-friday-night-lights-kittens Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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That's why I picked him to sponsor. Mattie, one of the FeLV+ babies I rescued this summer, is blind. She is the bravest of the 4 kittens. Has absolutely no fear. She climbs where the others wouldn't even dream of going. Sharyl --- On Sat, 11/1/08, Laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Saturday, November 1, 2008, 4:38 PM I know Felicio and love him. When I go to CW, we have lunch and Felicio always sits on my lap. He is gorgeous and sweet. I have agreed to take him if they ever need a place for him to go. He touched my heart with his braveryit isn't easy being blind and living with other cats (my Frankie is blind...). Bless you! Laurie -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sharyl Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 7:13 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death Thanks for the link Laurie. By the time I read thru the web site I ended up sponsoring Felicio. Sounds like a wonderful sanctuary. I'll definitely be checking into their Safety Net Program. Just wish it wasn't 1000 miles away. Sharyl --- On Fri, 10/31/08, Laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Friday, October 31, 2008, 10:24 PM Friends of mine have CW Rustic Hollow Shelter (a sanctuary) in Iowa. It is an amazing place where the kitties are well cared for by a group of employees and visited every night by the women who run the shelter. Every kitty has access to a screened in porch area off their particular building or living space. These women have been at it for a number of years and know how to keep things clean and provide a stimulating environment for the kitties. Check out their website for info about sponsorships and estate planning (best to consult with them first, of course). One woman built her own building there for her cats (paid for by her estate). http://www.rustichollowshelter.org/ Laurie ___ 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
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that is my problem, rural area about 2hrs drive from St. Louis, with no no kill sanctuary. i don't know about your area, but around here, a bullet is cheaper and easier than dealing with the animal is the general opinion. they all think i am nuts for taking in stray cats and dogs. ly take them in, but bring them in my house and take them to the vet and spend all that money! dorlis Sharyl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tamara, good advise. I'd love to volunteer at an organization that provides a final home for cats. My problem is I live in a rural area in VA with no sanctuaries within 100 miles. The local SPCA is pretty worthless when it comes to cats. Sharyl --- On Fri, 10/31/08, tamara stickler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: tamara stickler [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Friday, October 31, 2008, 1:29 PM Just a word of advice, watch where you wind up leaving your cats. If it is to be to an organization, I would suggest you become active volunteers of the organization NOW and keep up a face to face envolvement throughout the rest of your life! By volunteering I have gathered intimate knowledge of an organization that I once thought was wonderful...and grew to knew it to be a place were I wouldn't leave a bug, much less a loved one, but you'd NEVER know it to visit or to read the newsletter. The more I volunteered at different organizations the more I have become convinced that as I go through life, I (and I'm only speaking of myself here, not passing judgement on anyone else or meaning to preach) have to be certain to only take in as many animals at a time as I have friends and relatives to take care of them should something happen to me. Even then, there is no guarantee. But if you are active, involved physcially NOT just financially, you will make contacts with others who have the same interests and concern as you do. Then, even should the organization take a turn for the worse, you still have personal contacts who may take a personal interest in your cats and do everything in their power to make certain they get a fair shake...even if the organization is full and can't take any more animals at the time you need them to. Remember, being physcially involved can be a low stress as you need it to befrom just visiting every week or so, to perhaps groom or play with the cats being sheltered to answering phones to working the occasional weekend adoption events. Tamara ___ 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
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On 10-31, Sharyl wrote: Kelly, how does one go about finding a a list of sanctuaries for pets to list in ones will. I have a combo of healthy cats, CRF kitties, and FeLV+ kitties. I'd like to make plans in advance. At 61 I can reasonably expect to live for many years but there is always the chance of accidents, unexpected illness, etc. How does a person plan for something like this when it might not be needed for 20 yrs? Sharyl This is a HUGE concern of mine too. I have 15 cats at home, and I'm 75 and my husband is 86!! Some of these cats are quite young and I'm sure we won't out live them. I'll pay whatever is necessary to find them a good home, but finding the place or persons is the problem. In my will I left $2,000 per cat to each person who will take one of my babies, but so far I've not found anyone who will take them. My three grown kids can take one or two each, but they all have a bunch of cats and dogs of their own. I worry about this constantly. If anyone has any ideas speak up. Lorrie in WV ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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The Tree House cat shelter in Chicago included an item on this topic in a recent issue of its magazine--it has a scheme whereby the cat guardian wills a specific amount per cat to the shelter in exchange for the shelter taking over guardianship -- I think it was $5,000 per cat but it may have been more. I do remember gulping when I saw the amount. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lorrie Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 12:07 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death On 10-31, Sharyl wrote: Kelly, how does one go about finding a a list of sanctuaries for pets to list in ones will. I have a combo of healthy cats, CRF kitties, and FeLV+ kitties. I'd like to make plans in advance. At 61 I can reasonably expect to live for many years but there is always the chance of accidents, unexpected illness, etc. How does a person plan for something like this when it might not be needed for 20 yrs? Sharyl This is a HUGE concern of mine too. I have 15 cats at home, and I'm 75 and my husband is 86!! Some of these cats are quite young and I'm sure we won't out live them. I'll pay whatever is necessary to find them a good home, but finding the place or persons is the problem. In my will I left $2,000 per cat to each person who will take one of my babies, but so far I've not found anyone who will take them. My three grown kids can take one or two each, but they all have a bunch of cats and dogs of their own. I worry about this constantly. If anyone has any ideas speak up. Lorrie in WV ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _ IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any tax advice expressed above by Mayer Brown LLP was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any taxpayer to avoid U.S. federal tax penalties. If such advice was written or used to support the promotion or marketing of the matter addressed above, then each offeree should seek advice from an independent tax advisor. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Just a word of advice, watch where you wind up leaving your cats. If it is to be to an organization, I would suggest you become active volunteers of the organization NOW and keep up a face to face envolvement throughout the rest of your life! By volunteering I have gathered intimate knowledge of an organization that I once thought was wonderful...and grew to knew it to be a place were I wouldn't leave a bug, much less a loved one, but you'd NEVER know it to visit or to read the newsletter. The more I volunteered at different organizations the more I have become convinced that as I go through life, I (and I'm only speaking of myself here, not passing judgement on anyone else or meaning to preach) have to be certain to only take in as many animals at a time as I have friends and relatives to take care of them should something happen to me. Even then, there is no guarantee. But if you are active, involved physcially NOT just financially, you will make contacts with others who have the same interests and concern as you do. Then, even should the organization take a turn for the worse, you still have personal contacts who may take a personal interest in your cats and do everything in their power to make certain they get a fair shake...even if the organization is full and can't take any more animals at the time you need them to. Remember, being physcially involved can be a low stress as you need it to befrom just visiting every week or so, to perhaps groom or play with the cats being sheltered to answering phones to working the occasional weekend adoption events. Tamara Lorrie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 10-31, Sharyl wrote: Kelly, how does one go about finding a a list of sanctuaries for pets to list in ones will. I have a combo of healthy cats, CRF kitties, and FeLV+ kitties. I'd like to make plans in advance. At 61 I can reasonably expect to live for many years but there is always the chance of accidents, unexpected illness, etc. How does a person plan for something like this when it might not be needed for 20 yrs? Sharyl This is a HUGE concern of mine too. I have 15 cats at home, and I'm 75 and my husband is 86!! Some of these cats are quite young and I'm sure we won't out live them. I'll pay whatever is necessary to find them a good home, but finding the place or persons is the problem. In my will I left $2,000 per cat to each person who will take one of my babies, but so far I've not found anyone who will take them. My three grown kids can take one or two each, but they all have a bunch of cats and dogs of their own. I worry about this constantly. If anyone has any ideas speak up. Lorrie in WV ___ 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
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Tamara, good advise. I'd love to volunteer at an organization that provides a final home for cats. My problem is I live in a rural area in VA with no sanctuaries within 100 miles. The local SPCA is pretty worthless when it comes to cats. Sharyl --- On Fri, 10/31/08, tamara stickler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: tamara stickler [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Friday, October 31, 2008, 1:29 PM Just a word of advice, watch where you wind up leaving your cats. If it is to be to an organization, I would suggest you become active volunteers of the organization NOW and keep up a face to face envolvement throughout the rest of your life! By volunteering I have gathered intimate knowledge of an organization that I once thought was wonderful...and grew to knew it to be a place were I wouldn't leave a bug, much less a loved one, but you'd NEVER know it to visit or to read the newsletter. The more I volunteered at different organizations the more I have become convinced that as I go through life, I (and I'm only speaking of myself here, not passing judgement on anyone else or meaning to preach) have to be certain to only take in as many animals at a time as I have friends and relatives to take care of them should something happen to me. Even then, there is no guarantee. But if you are active, involved physcially NOT just financially, you will make contacts with others who have the same interests and concern as you do. Then, even should the organization take a turn for the worse, you still have personal contacts who may take a personal interest in your cats and do everything in their power to make certain they get a fair shake...even if the organization is full and can't take any more animals at the time you need them to. Remember, being physcially involved can be a low stress as you need it to befrom just visiting every week or so, to perhaps groom or play with the cats being sheltered to answering phones to working the occasional weekend adoption events. Tamara ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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My plan is not to leave them to a sanctuary, but to the Stevenson Companion Animal Life-Care Center at Texas AM University. Vet students live on the premises to care for them and they also receive great care from the University's Vet Medical Center, which is right next door. You can leave any excess money that is not needed for their care, should they cross the bridge before their funds run out, to whichever medical program you want - for me it would probably be studying feline heart disease, for yall it would probably be studying FELV (depending on how they plan to study it, some of the studies have been...not good). http://www.cvm.tamu.edu/petcare/ I do not plan to leave to relatives, I have seen too many relatives dump the pets at the kill shelter before the person is cold in the ground. On Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 12:06 PM, Lorrie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 10-31, Sharyl wrote: Kelly, how does one go about finding a a list of sanctuaries for pets to list in ones will. I have a combo of healthy cats, CRF kitties, and FeLV+ kitties. I'd like to make plans in advance. At 61 I can reasonably expect to live for many years but there is always the chance of accidents, unexpected illness, etc. How does a person plan for something like this when it might not be needed for 20 yrs? Sharyl This is a HUGE concern of mine too. I have 15 cats at home, and I'm 75 and my husband is 86!! Some of these cats are quite young and I'm sure we won't out live them. I'll pay whatever is necessary to find them a good home, but finding the place or persons is the problem. In my will I left $2,000 per cat to each person who will take one of my babies, but so far I've not found anyone who will take them. My three grown kids can take one or two each, but they all have a bunch of cats and dogs of their own. I worry about this constantly. If anyone has any ideas speak up. Lorrie in WV ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 Check out our Memsaic! http://www.memsaic.com/app/launch.cfm?sid=08D2CAB2A6E9 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Please help with the Friday Night Lights' kittens medical needs! http://rescuties.chipin.com/the-friday-night-lights-kittens Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Absolutely! You can't tell much of anything from newsletters, pictures on the web, etc. And I agree, a one time visit doesn't tell u much of anything! Christiane Biagi [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tamara stickler Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 1:30 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death Just a word of advice, watch where you wind up leaving your cats. If it is to be to an organization, I would suggest you become active volunteers of the organization NOW and keep up a face to face envolvement throughout the rest of your life! By volunteering I have gathered intimate knowledge of an organization that I once thought was wonderful...and grew to knew it to be a place were I wouldn't leave a bug, much less a loved one, but you'd NEVER know it to visit or to read the newsletter. The more I volunteered at different organizations the more I have become convinced that as I go through life, I (and I'm only speaking of myself here, not passing judgement on anyone else or meaning to preach) have to be certain to only take in as many animals at a time as I have friends and relatives to take care of them should something happen to me. Even then, there is no guarantee. But if you are active, involved physcially NOT just financially, you will make contacts with others who have the same interests and concern as you do. Then, even should the organization take a turn for the worse, you still have personal contacts who may take a personal interest in your cats and do everything in their power to make certain they get a fair shake...even if the organization is full and can't take any more animals at the time you need them to. Remember, being physcially involved can be a low stress as you need it to befrom just visiting every week or so, to perhaps groom or play with the cats being sheltered to answering phones to working the occasional weekend adoption events. Tamara Lorrie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 10-31, Sharyl wrote: Kelly, how does one go about finding a a list of sanctuaries for pets to list in ones will. I have a combo of healthy cats, CRF kitties, and FeLV+ kitties. I'd like to make plans in advance. At 61 I can reasonably expect to live for many years but there is always the chance of accidents, unexpected illness, etc. How does a person plan for something like this when it might not be needed for 20 yrs? Sharyl This is a HUGE concern of mine too. I have 15 cats at home, and I'm 75 and my husband is 86!! Some of these cats are quite young and I'm sure we won't out live them. I'll pay whatever is necessary to find them a good home, but finding the place or persons is the problem. In my will I left $2,000 per cat to each person who will take one of my babies, but so far I've not found anyone who will take them. My three grown kids can take one or two each, but they all have a bunch of cats and dogs of their own. I worry about this constantly. If anyone has any ideas speak up. Lorrie in WV ___ 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
Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death
don't want to be too obvious here, but do a search (use goodsearch, and designate YOUR favorite feline charity!), and type in, making arrangements for your pets after you die. there's a rather famous book written on the subject, but of course, my mind can't quite recall the title--i'll write to someone slightly younger who is more likely to remember. sigh. (we did a chat with them a few years back on www.pethobbyist.com.) also, rita at purrever ranch (http://www.gotcats.org/) has a sample form to help you write up something to go over with your lawyer. along with the warnings that others make, GO OVER IT WITH YOUR LAWYER, and do NOT assume that your state's laws even allow you to leave money/property/whatever to your pets. and make secondary arrangements as well, because you probably don't want to know how many people who promised to take in mom's cats and love them forever drop them at the kill shelter on the way to the cemetary. (or stick them in a room for four years with food, litter and water, and NO attention, because they PROMISED mom they'd keep them together--see my two little shaded silver persians in the front room. been here for over a year now; mom is 11 years old, all 4-declawed, and will let me pet her; daughter is 9, and still TERRIFIED..) 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] Seeking homes for cats after death
Kelly Stevenson looks like a great place. Unfortunately I don't anticipate leaving an estate of $60,000 per cat. With my current 9 that would be $540,000. I'd have to win the lottery for me to end up leaving an estate like that. Sharyl --- On Fri, 10/31/08, Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Friday, October 31, 2008, 3:18 PM My plan is not to leave them to a sanctuary, but to the Stevenson Companion Animal Life-Care Center at Texas AM University. Vet students live on the premises to care for them and they also receive great care from the University's Vet Medical Center, which is right next door. You can leave any excess money that is not needed for their care, should they cross the bridge before their funds run out, to whichever medical program you want - for me it would probably be studying feline heart disease, for yall it would probably be studying FELV (depending on how they plan to study it, some of the studies have been...not good). http://www.cvm.tamu.edu/petcare/ I do not plan to leave to relatives, I have seen too many relatives dump the pets at the kill shelter before the person is cold in the ground. On Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 12:06 PM, Lorrie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 10-31, Sharyl wrote: Kelly, how does one go about finding a a list of sanctuaries for pets to list in ones will. I have a combo of healthy cats, CRF kitties, and FeLV+ kitties. I'd like to make plans in advance. At 61 I can reasonably expect to live for many years but there is always the chance of accidents, unexpected illness, etc. How does a person plan for something like this when it might not be needed for 20 yrs? Sharyl This is a HUGE concern of mine too. I have 15 cats at home, and I'm 75 and my husband is 86!! Some of these cats are quite young and I'm sure we won't out live them. I'll pay whatever is necessary to find them a good home, but finding the place or persons is the problem. In my will I left $2,000 per cat to each person who will take one of my babies, but so far I've not found anyone who will take them. My three grown kids can take one or two each, but they all have a bunch of cats and dogs of their own. I worry about this constantly. If anyone has any ideas speak up. Lorrie in WV ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 Check out our Memsaic! http://www.memsaic.com/app/launch.cfm?sid=08D2CAB2A6E9 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Please help with the Friday Night Lights' kittens medical needs! http://rescuties.chipin.com/the-friday-night-lights-kittens Rather than helping, it's easier to point fingers and say take them first as long as you leave me alone. ___ 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] Seeking homes for cats after death
Friends of mine have CW Rustic Hollow Shelter (a sanctuary) in Iowa. It is an amazing place where the kitties are well cared for by a group of employees and visited every night by the women who run the shelter. Every kitty has access to a screened in porch area off their particular building or living space. These women have been at it for a number of years and know how to keep things clean and provide a stimulating environment for the kitties. Check out their website for info about sponsorships and estate planning (best to consult with them first, of course). One woman built her own building there for her cats (paid for by her estate). http://www.rustichollowshelter.org/ Laurie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Seeking homes for cats after death
wow, is carmen on this list? i've never heard anything even slightly bad about CW, and as those in rescue know, that's fairly umcommon. i didn't realize, tho, that they had estate-planning info. thanks! (especially because i can NEVER remember the actual sanctuary name) MC On Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 10:24 PM, Laurieskatz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Friends of mine have CW Rustic Hollow Shelter (a sanctuary) in Iowa. It is http://www.rustichollowshelter.org/ Laurie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- 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
