Wow - I have to say - we have several options here in Ark. for $25-
$40 per cat. And our rescue group even does some special deals for cat
colonies. Can't believe they don't have something better than $65 in
the Virginia shore area.
Have you tried Spay Virginia - http://www.spayva.org/spay_neuter.html ?
Gloria
On Apr 3, 2008, at 7:14 PM, Sharyl wrote:
The best I have found is the Virginia Beach SPCA Neuter Scooter that
comes over to the Eastern Shore one day a month. The cost per cat
is $65 and you have to schedule an appointment in advance. Not sure
if i have to pay in advance too. That means I have to schedule a
appointment then hope like heck I can trap one of them the day
before. The local SPCA refused to get involved with feral kitties.
Thanks for your help
Sharyl
Gloria Lane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I looked out there, and in the section on Vet and Neuter, they have
absolutely nothing but veterinarians listed in my area - and we
(Arkansas) have a bunch of options for low cost spay/neuter
options. THey don't have our cat rescue listed, so I submitted it.
I think I'd contact some local rescues to find out about s/n in
Virginia - gotta be there somewhere....
Gloria
On Apr 3, 2008, at 8:01 AM, Stray Cat Alliance wrote:
You could also check out Pets 911 - lists rescues and their
services, including spay/neuter, TNR, etc.
http://www.pets911.com/index.php
Or phone toll free 1-888-PETS-911
Best wishes,
Anita
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 07:51:54 -0500
Oops - not reading my email in sequence, sorry. Well, hope you
find something a lot less than $100 per.
gloria
On Apr 3, 2008, at 4:07 AM, Pat Kachur wrote:
Does Spay USA have a branch in your state? In Georgia (Spay
Georgia), one can purchase certificates which allow a huge discount
at participating vets. They send a list of those vets when they
send your certificates.
----- Original Message -----
From: Sharyl
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 9:02 PM
Subject: Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket
Thanks Gloria. So far it looks like the best I'm going to be able
to do on the neutering is $100. There is a chance the Tidewater
SPCA Neuter Scooter will come over to the Eastern Shore and I could
save $25. I can afford to care for the 2 I have rescued. I'll
have to work on colony one cat at a time as my budget allows. I am
trying to recruit local sponsors to help with the cost. Local SPCA
doesn't believe in TNR for ferals. I just don't want to have to
tell the vet anything when I bring in a colony kitty.
Sharyl Sissy and Rocket
Gloria Lane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
That's wonderful that you're doing this. Would be nice if you
could find a low-cost spay neuter clinic, or a free service, to
help fund the neutering. RE your question about telling the vet, I
don't know. If 2 are positive, still doesn't mean all the others
are, although of course there's a chance. Any vet should be aware
that if the kitty hasn't been tested, there's a potential for FELV
or FIV. Neutering is the key to preventing the spread of this, as
I understand. Least my take on it. Hope you find a good option
for low cost or free neutering.
Gloria
On Apr 2, 2008, at 8:23 AM, Sharyl wrote:
I had been feeding a group of dumpster 8 kittens and ended up
rescuing 2, Sissy and Rocket, when they were about 12 weeks old.
On their 1st vet visit both tested FeLV+. I will have both
retested the end of April to see if they are still positive. I
have them quarantined in my garage. They are eating Iams canned
kitten food supplemented with a Super B Complex, Lactoferrin and
DMG. So far they are responding well and seem very healthy. Both
have had their kitten shots and been wormed.
If they stay positive I will either find a forever home for them or
build an enclosure onto the garage for them. I have 2 indoor
kitties and one has CRF so am concerned about bringing them into
the house.
My questions concern the rest of the colony which includes at least
4 adults. I can not take all of them in. My plan had been to TNR
the colony (trap/neuter/release). The vet is recommending
euthanizing the entire colony if these 2 stay positive. I am not
sure where I will be able to get then neutered if they are
positive. And I can not trap them just to have them euthanized.
That may be the best thing to do but I just can't do it. Is there
any info on how to deal with a FeLV+ feral colony? Any advise on
how to get them neutered? Am I obligated to tell the vet about the
potential for FeLV when having them neutered?
Sharyl Sissy and Rocket
ES of VA
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