Update: stray with +leukemia

Many thanks for all the advice. Big Boy had the IFA test today so we're
keeping our fingers crossed on the slim chance this will be negative. As
it stands now, I do not have home for him & if test is +, I will have no
choice but to euthanize. I would explore any alternatives anyone can
suggest.....

Chris wrote:

Many thanks for all the advice. Big Boy
had the IFA test today so we're keeping
our fingers crossed on the slim chance
this will be negative. =A0 As it stands now, I
do not have home for him & if test is +, I
will have no choice but to euthanize. I
would explore any alternatives anyone
can suggest.....

If the test is positive, do you have any co-workers, friends or
relatives with no cats that might consider fostering this guy for awhile
while you try to find him a home? Regardless, call *every* vet in your
area and ask them if they would contact their clients with Felv+ cats to
see if any of them would like to adopt a companion for their cat. Make
up a flyer with a good picture and description of this kitty, his story,
and make sure every vet has a copy or two. You can also put flyers up at
all the local pet supply places. Let your local rescue groups know about
this kitty, too, as they may know of someone with an Felv+ cat looking
to adopt another as a companion. Put up flyers at your place of work and
ask *everyone* you know to spread the word. You never know who they
might know that might know someone that might know someone...

It may take a little time, and he may have to spend longer than you'd
like in your bathroom, but it is certainly better to do this and give
this guy the gift of a good life with someone than to kill him. Please
read the quote at the bottom of my sigline. It really is true, and if
you have faith and make a committment to some way somehow find this
kitty a home, you'll be amazed at what can happen.

Megan



"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do
nothing."

-Edmund Burke

Learn The TRUTH About Declawing
http://www.stopdeclaw.com

Zuzu's Cats Photo Album:
http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22

"Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one
elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and
splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then
providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision,
raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and
material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his
way."

- W.H. Murray

Chris wrote:

Many thanks for all the advice. Big Boy
had the IFA test today so we're keeping
our fingers crossed on the slim chance
this will be negative. =A0 As it stands now, I
do not have home for him & if test is +, I
will have no choice but to euthanize. I
would explore any alternatives anyone
can suggest.....

If the test is positive, do you have any co-workers, friends or
relatives with no cats that might consider fostering this guy for awhile
while you try to find him a home? Regardless, call *every* vet in your
area and ask them if they would contact their clients with Felv+ cats to
see if any of them would like to adopt a companion for their cat. Make
up a flyer with a good picture and description of this kitty, his story,
and make sure every vet has a copy or two. You can also put flyers up at
all the local pet supply places. Let your local rescue groups know about
this kitty, too, as they may know of someone with an Felv+ cat looking
to adopt another as a companion. Put up flyers at your place of work and
ask *everyone* you know to spread the word. You never know who they
might know that might know someone that might know someone...

It may take a little time, and he may have to spend longer than you'd
like in your bathroom, but it is certainly better to do this and give
this guy the gift of a good life with someone than to kill him. Please
read the quote at the bottom of my sigline. It really is true, and if
you have faith and make a committment to some way somehow find this
kitty a home, you'll be amazed at what can happen.

Megan



"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do
nothing."

-Edmund Burke

Learn The TRUTH About Declawing
http://www.stopdeclaw.com

Zuzu's Cats Photo Album:
http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22

"Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one
elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and
splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then
providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision,
raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and
material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his
way."

- W.H. Murray