Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke/reply
Hi Can I ask you how you were able to find someone to adopt the cat? I have been trying to adopt my female FELV pos cat out (Chloe) for about 3 months now with no luck. Where does the gentleman live? I wonder if he would like to have a buddy for the cat he just adopted? Dot From: john pollack bucfa...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 4:31 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke I smoke, and have had Tigger for almost 5 years now. FeLV+, and STILL showing no signs of sickness From: Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 12:02 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke Hi, We have someone interested in adopting our FeLV+ boy and it sounds like a great home, but the gentleman smokes. Does anyone know if this would be a considerable risk for a FeLV cat? I know smoke isn't good for humans or cats, but I'm wondering if the FeLV would complicate matters. Other than that, it sounds like a great home. He'd be a companion to a homebound gentleman who's looking for company. Thanks for your time and input. Cindy ___ 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] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke
good for you. they will be loved and that is one of the most important things
Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org wrote:
Thanks to everyone for their input on the smoking applicant! It's been a
difficult decision, but I've decided not to decline the applicant based
solely on the fact that he smokes, so we're going to proceed. Of course, all
other standard procedures will apply (reference check, home visit, etc).
I appreciate the fact that the person is honest. He's applying through his
sister and she made it a point to inform me of the smoking situation and
voiced concerns regarding whether it would be a risk for Tumble due to his
FeLV+ status. I hadn't had any experience with smoking specific to FeLV+
cats, so I thought I'd post here for input.
Based on personal experience, most people who have contacted me feel the risk
would be minimal. While I also value the thoughts of those who advised
against the adoption and I'd prefer a non-smoking environment, I have to
weigh that against the alternatives. Tumble is currently living in a basement
(a daylight basement with windows, but still, with limited human
interaction). The applicant is homebound due to health problems and is
looking for a 24/7 companion. He wants to adopt both Tumble and his companion
Cody; I'd love for these boys to stay together, as they came to me together
and are best buddies. The thought of them being beloved companions warms my
heart.
So... it may not be perfect, but if they'll have good vet care and a loving
home, I think I'll go ahead with the adoption. Doing so will also free up
some space and allow me to help others that would otherwise be euthanized.
Please send good thoughts that everything works out for what's best for the
boys.
Thank you all again!
Cindy, Tumble, and Cody
- Original Message -
From: Tad Burnett
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 11:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke
What are your options...
Not everybody finds that people willing to adopt FeLV+ kitties are
available...
A smoker may not be the best choice but I would except a smoker before
PTS
Tad
On 9/21/2011 9:01 PM, ter...@tazzys.org wrote:
Hi all,
Well here is my 2 cents worth!
I'm a smoker have been for 40 years. I do not smoke directly in front of
my cats/kittens. My personal kitties have never gotten sick or develop
cancers from smoke this includes my FELV kitties.
I've been adopting cats/kittens for over 30 years to both non-smokers and
smokers. I have to say my smokers take better care of their kitties than
non-smokers that have small children. As I've been to their homes and seen
how clean they were. I've have repeat adopters as their kitties didn't die to
cancers.
Actually, lived fairly long lives. The kitties had the best in medical as
well.
So I do not discriminate adopters that smoke.
I agree with Susan Hoffman on her posting.
My suggestion is if you don't want to adopt to people that smoke. Be up
front with them about it.
Also, if your a rescue/shelter put it in your rules and guidelines on
your applications that you don't adopt your kitties to smokers.
This way the adopter doesn't feel bad or have their heart set on the
kitty.
Regardless whether the kitty is Negative, FELV, FIV, or both.
TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS/SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE
Sultan, WA. 98294
Terrie Mohr-Forker
http://tazzys.org/
Non-Profit national rescue
Dedicated to the welfare of animals.
Copyright © 1999-2010 tazzys.org. All rights reserved.
Original Message
Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke
From: Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org
Date: Wed, September 21, 2011 9:02 am
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Hi,
We have someone interested in adopting our FeLV+ boy and it sounds like
a great home, but the gentleman smokes. Does anyone know if this would be a
considerable risk for a FeLV cat? I know smoke isn't good for humans or cats,
but I'm wondering if the FeLV would complicate matters. Other than that, it
sounds like a great home. He'd be a companion to a homebound gentleman who's
looking for company.
Thanks for your time and input.
Cindy
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Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke
I hope he has a happy and loving home..I've a friend that smokes and she has two FeLV+ cats. There is no problem unless a cat develops a resp infection in which case she should be in an smokeless room_like any other cat with respiratory problems should be_ but other than that I've never heard of smoke being a particular no-no for FeLVers. Marta http://homelessnomore.webs.com/ --- On Sat, 9/24/11, dlg...@windstream.net dlg...@windstream.net wrote: From: dlg...@windstream.net dlg...@windstream.net Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Saturday, September 24, 2011, 8:26 PM good for you. they will be loved and that is one of the most important things Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org wrote: Thanks to everyone for their input on the smoking applicant! It's been a difficult decision, but I've decided not to decline the applicant based solely on the fact that he smokes, so we're going to proceed. Of course, all other standard procedures will apply (reference check, home visit, etc). I appreciate the fact that the person is honest. He's applying through his sister and she made it a point to inform me of the smoking situation and voiced concerns regarding whether it would be a risk for Tumble due to his FeLV+ status. I hadn't had any experience with smoking specific to FeLV+ cats, so I thought I'd post here for input. Based on personal experience, most people who have contacted me feel the risk would be minimal. While I also value the thoughts of those who advised against the adoption and I'd prefer a non-smoking environment, I have to weigh that against the alternatives. Tumble is currently living in a basement (a daylight basement with windows, but still, with limited human interaction). The applicant is homebound due to health problems and is looking for a 24/7 companion. He wants to adopt both Tumble and his companion Cody; I'd love for these boys to stay together, as they came to me together and are best buddies. The thought of them being beloved companions warms my heart. So... it may not be perfect, but if they'll have good vet care and a loving home, I think I'll go ahead with the adoption. Doing so will also free up some space and allow me to help others that would otherwise be euthanized. Please send good thoughts that everything works out for what's best for the boys. Thank you all again! Cindy, Tumble, and Cody - Original Message - From: Tad Burnett To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 11:05 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke What are your options... Not everybody finds that people willing to adopt FeLV+ kitties are available... A smoker may not be the best choice but I would except a smoker before PTS Tad On 9/21/2011 9:01 PM, ter...@tazzys.org wrote: Hi all, Well here is my 2 cents worth! I'm a smoker have been for 40 years. I do not smoke directly in front of my cats/kittens. My personal kitties have never gotten sick or develop cancers from smoke this includes my FELV kitties. I've been adopting cats/kittens for over 30 years to both non-smokers and smokers. I have to say my smokers take better care of their kitties than non-smokers that have small children. As I've been to their homes and seen how clean they were. I've have repeat adopters as their kitties didn't die to cancers. Actually, lived fairly long lives. The kitties had the best in medical as well. So I do not discriminate adopters that smoke. I agree with Susan Hoffman on her posting. My suggestion is if you don't want to adopt to people that smoke. Be up front with them about it. Also, if your a rescue/shelter put it in your rules and guidelines on your applications that you don't adopt your kitties to smokers. This way the adopter doesn't feel bad or have their heart set on the kitty. Regardless whether the kitty is Negative, FELV, FIV, or both. TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS/SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE Sultan, WA. 98294 Terrie Mohr-Forker http://tazzys.org/ Non-Profit national rescue Dedicated to the welfare of animals. Copyright © 1999-2010 tazzys.org. All rights reserved. Original Message Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke From: Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org Date: Wed, September 21, 2011 9:02 am To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Hi, We have someone interested in adopting our FeLV+ boy and it sounds like a great home, but the gentleman smokes. Does anyone know if this would be a considerable risk for a FeLV cat? I know smoke isn't good for humans or cats, but I'm wondering if the FeLV would complicate matters. Other than that, it sounds like a great home. He'd be a companion to a homebound gentleman who's
Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke
Thanks to everyone for their input on the smoking applicant! It's been a difficult decision, but I've decided not to decline the applicant based solely on the fact that he smokes, so we're going to proceed. Of course, all other standard procedures will apply (reference check, home visit, etc). I appreciate the fact that the person is honest. He's applying through his sister and she made it a point to inform me of the smoking situation and voiced concerns regarding whether it would be a risk for Tumble due to his FeLV+ status. I hadn't had any experience with smoking specific to FeLV+ cats, so I thought I'd post here for input. Based on personal experience, most people who have contacted me feel the risk would be minimal. While I also value the thoughts of those who advised against the adoption and I'd prefer a non-smoking environment, I have to weigh that against the alternatives. Tumble is currently living in a basement (a daylight basement with windows, but still, with limited human interaction). The applicant is homebound due to health problems and is looking for a 24/7 companion. He wants to adopt both Tumble and his companion Cody; I'd love for these boys to stay together, as they came to me together and are best buddies. The thought of them being beloved companions warms my heart. So... it may not be perfect, but if they'll have good vet care and a loving home, I think I'll go ahead with the adoption. Doing so will also free up some space and allow me to help others that would otherwise be euthanized. Please send good thoughts that everything works out for what's best for the boys. Thank you all again! Cindy, Tumble, and Cody - Original Message - From: Tad Burnett To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 11:05 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke What are your options... Not everybody finds that people willing to adopt FeLV+ kitties are available... A smoker may not be the best choice but I would except a smoker before PTS Tad On 9/21/2011 9:01 PM, ter...@tazzys.org wrote: Hi all, Well here is my 2 cents worth! I'm a smoker have been for 40 years. I do not smoke directly in front of my cats/kittens. My personal kitties have never gotten sick or develop cancers from smoke this includes my FELV kitties. I've been adopting cats/kittens for over 30 years to both non-smokers and smokers. I have to say my smokers take better care of their kitties than non-smokers that have small children. As I've been to their homes and seen how clean they were. I've have repeat adopters as their kitties didn't die to cancers. Actually, lived fairly long lives. The kitties had the best in medical as well. So I do not discriminate adopters that smoke. I agree with Susan Hoffman on her posting. My suggestion is if you don't want to adopt to people that smoke. Be up front with them about it. Also, if your a rescue/shelter put it in your rules and guidelines on your applications that you don't adopt your kitties to smokers. This way the adopter doesn't feel bad or have their heart set on the kitty. Regardless whether the kitty is Negative, FELV, FIV, or both. TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS/SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE Sultan, WA. 98294 Terrie Mohr-Forker http://tazzys.org/ Non-Profit national rescue Dedicated to the welfare of animals. Copyright © 1999-2010 tazzys.org. All rights reserved. Original Message Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke From: Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org Date: Wed, September 21, 2011 9:02 am To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Hi, We have someone interested in adopting our FeLV+ boy and it sounds like a great home, but the gentleman smokes. Does anyone know if this would be a considerable risk for a FeLV cat? I know smoke isn't good for humans or cats, but I'm wondering if the FeLV would complicate matters. Other than that, it sounds like a great home. He'd be a companion to a homebound gentleman who's looking for company. Thanks for your time and input. Cindy -- ___ 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 ___ Felvtalk mailing list
[Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke
Hi, We have someone interested in adopting our FeLV+ boy and it sounds like a great home, but the gentleman smokes. Does anyone know if this would be a considerable risk for a FeLV cat? I know smoke isn't good for humans or cats, but I'm wondering if the FeLV would complicate matters. Other than that, it sounds like a great home. He'd be a companion to a homebound gentleman who's looking for company. Thanks for your time and input. Cindy___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke
Our shelter doesn't adopt out ANY cat to anyone who smokes indoors. FeLV cats (actually all cats) need a clean, healthy environment. Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org From: Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 12:02 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke Hi, We have someone interested in adopting our FeLV+ boy and it sounds like a great home, but the gentleman smokes. Does anyone know if this would be a considerable risk for a FeLV cat? I know smoke isn't good for humans or cats, but I'm wondering if the FeLV would complicate matters. Other than that, it sounds like a great home. He'd be a companion to a homebound gentleman who's looking for company. Thanks for your time and input. Cindy ___ 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] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke
I smoke, and have had Tigger for almost 5 years now. FeLV+, and STILL showing no signs of sickness From: Cindy McHugh lt;ci...@furangels.orggt; To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 12:02 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke Hi, We have someone interested in adopting our FeLV+ boy and it sounds like a great home, but the gentleman smokes. Does anyone know if this would be a considerable risk for a FeLV cat? I know smoke isn#39;t good for humans or cats, but I#39;m wondering if the FeLV would complicate matters. Other than that, it sounds like a great home. He#39;d be a companion to a homebound gentleman who#39;s looking for company. Thanks for your time and input. Cindy ___ 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] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke
I'm a smoker. And our personal cats live to be around 18 years of age. I would not reject an adoptive home merely because a family member smokes. --- On Wed, 9/21/11, john pollack bucfa...@yahoo.com wrote: From: john pollack bucfa...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 1:31 PM I smoke, and have had Tigger for almost 5 years now. FeLV+, and STILL showing no signs of sickness From: Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 12:02 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke Hi, We have someone interested in adopting our FeLV+ boy and it sounds like a great home, but the gentleman smokes. Does anyone know if this would be a considerable risk for a FeLV cat? I know smoke isn't good for humans or cats, but I'm wondering if the FeLV would complicate matters. Other than that, it sounds like a great home. He'd be a companion to a homebound gentleman who's looking for company. Thanks for your time and input. Cindy ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -Inline Attachment Follows- ___ 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] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke
I would adopt to a smoker before I would to someone who declaws. Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:31:32 -0700 From: bucfa...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke I smoke, and have had Tigger for almost 5 years now. FeLV+, and STILL showing no signs of sickness From: Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 12:02 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke Hi, We have someone interested in adopting our FeLV+ boy and it sounds like a great home, but the gentleman smokes. Does anyone know if this would be a considerable risk for a FeLV cat? I know smoke isn't good for humans or cats, but I'm wondering if the FeLV would complicate matters. Other than that, it sounds like a great home. He'd be a companion to a homebound gentleman who's looking for company. Thanks for your time and input. Cindy ___ 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] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke
I would adopt to a smoker before I adopted to someone with flimsy window screens. I would adopt to an adult smoker before I adopted to a non-smoker with small children. --- On Wed, 9/21/11, Edna Taylor taylore...@msn.com wrote: From: Edna Taylor taylore...@msn.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 1:54 PM I would adopt to a smoker before I would to someone who declaws. Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:31:32 -0700 From: bucfa...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke I smoke, and have had Tigger for almost 5 years now. FeLV+, and STILL showing no signs of sickness From: Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 12:02 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke Hi, We have someone interested in adopting our FeLV+ boy and it sounds like a great home, but the gentleman smokes. Does anyone know if this would be a considerable risk for a FeLV cat? I know smoke isn't good for humans or cats, but I'm wondering if the FeLV would complicate matters. Other than that, it sounds like a great home. He'd be a companion to a homebound gentleman who's looking for company. Thanks for your time and input. Cindy ___ 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 -Inline Attachment Follows- ___ 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] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke
Secondhand smoke dangers: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/secondhand-smoke-harms-pets.html#ixzz1XvtH 6ZvF http://www.care2.com/greenliving/secondhand-smoke-harms-pets.html#ixzz1XvtH6 ZvF From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Cindy McHugh Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 12:02 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke Hi, We have someone interested in adopting our FeLV+ boy and it sounds like a great home, but the gentleman smokes. Does anyone know if this would be a considerable risk for a FeLV cat? I know smoke isn't good for humans or cats, but I'm wondering if the FeLV would complicate matters. Other than that, it sounds like a great home. He'd be a companion to a homebound gentleman who's looking for company. Thanks for your time and input. Cindy ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke
I would too, if they aren't chain smokers and smoke outside..however, I've known too many cats with lymphoma from homes of smokers.fact! And those cats were not FeLV+! From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Edna Taylor Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 4:54 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke I would adopt to a smoker before I would to someone who declaws. _ Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:31:32 -0700 From: bucfa...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke I smoke, and have had Tigger for almost 5 years now. FeLV+, and STILL showing no signs of sickness _ From: Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 12:02 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke Hi, We have someone interested in adopting our FeLV+ boy and it sounds like a great home, but the gentleman smokes. Does anyone know if this would be a considerable risk for a FeLV cat? I know smoke isn't good for humans or cats, but I'm wondering if the FeLV would complicate matters. Other than that, it sounds like a great home. He'd be a companion to a homebound gentleman who's looking for company. Thanks for your time and input. Cindy ___ 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] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke
couldte man be persuaded to stop smoking, if not for his own good ten for the cat's good health? Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: Secondhand smoke dangers: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/secondhand-smoke-harms-pets.html#ixzz1XvtH 6ZvF http://www.care2.com/greenliving/secondhand-smoke-harms-pets.html#ixzz1XvtH6 ZvF From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Cindy McHugh Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 12:02 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke Hi, We have someone interested in adopting our FeLV+ boy and it sounds like a great home, but the gentleman smokes. Does anyone know if this would be a considerable risk for a FeLV cat? I know smoke isn't good for humans or cats, but I'm wondering if the FeLV would complicate matters. Other than that, it sounds like a great home. He'd be a companion to a homebound gentleman who's looking for company. Thanks for your time and input. Cindy ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke
That is a good point. Main thing to look for would he take good care of him and not mistreat him. Susan Hoffman susan_hoff...@yahoo.com wrote: I would adopt to a smoker before I adopted to someone with flimsy window screens. I would adopt to an adult smoker before I adopted to a non-smoker with small children. --- On Wed, 9/21/11, Edna Taylor taylore...@msn.com wrote: From: Edna Taylor taylore...@msn.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 1:54 PM I would adopt to a smoker before I would to someone who declaws. Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:31:32 -0700 From: bucfa...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke I smoke, and have had Tigger for almost 5 years now. FeLV+, and STILL showing no signs of sickness From: Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 12:02 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke Hi, We have someone interested in adopting our FeLV+ boy and it sounds like a great home, but the gentleman smokes. Does anyone know if this would be a considerable risk for a FeLV cat? I know smoke isn't good for humans or cats, but I'm wondering if the FeLV would complicate matters. Other than that, it sounds like a great home. He'd be a companion to a homebound gentleman who's looking for company. Thanks for your time and input. Cindy ___ 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 -Inline Attachment Follows- ___ 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] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke
Hi all, Well here is my 2 cents worth! I'm a smoker have been for 40 years. I do not smoke directly in front of my cats/kittens. My personal kitties have never gotten sick or develop cancers from smoke this includes my FELV kitties. I've been adopting cats/kittens for over 30 years to both non-smokers and smokers. I have to say my smokers take better care of their kitties than non-smokers that have small children. As I've been to their homes and seen how clean they were. I've have repeat adopters as their kitties didn't die to cancers. Actually, lived fairly long lives. The kitties had the best in medical as well. So I do not discriminate adopters that smoke. I agree with Susan Hoffman on her posting. My suggestion is if you don't want to adopt to people that smoke. Be up front with them about it. Also, if your a rescue/shelter put it in your rules and guidelines on your applications that you don't adopt your kitties to smokers. This way the adopter doesn't feel bad or have their heart set on the kitty. Regardless whether the kitty is Negative, FELV, FIV, or both. TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS/SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUESultan, WA. 98294Terrie Mohr-Forkerhttp://tazzys.org/Non-Profit national rescue Dedicated to the welfare of animals. Copyright © 1999-2010 tazzys.org. All rights reserved. Original Message Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette SmokeFrom: "Cindy McHugh" ci...@furangels.orgDate: Wed, September 21, 2011 9:02 amTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Hi, We have someone interested in adopting our FeLV+ boy and it sounds like a great home, but the gentleman smokes. Does anyone know if this would be a considerable risk for a FeLV cat? I know smoke isn't good for humans or cats, but I'm wondering if the FeLV would complicate matters. Other than that, it sounds like a great home. He'd be a companion to a homebound gentleman who's looking for company. Thanks for your time and input. Cindy ___Felvtalk mailing listFelvtalk@felineleukemia.orghttp://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke
unfortunately if you put on your application that you don't adopt to smokers many people would just lie about it. that's why we don't put on the app that we don't adopt to people who declaw or let their cats outside.they say they don't, but you do the vet check find out differently. second hand smoke is terrible for people animals. If you smoke outside that's one thing, but not around animals or children. ter...@tazzys.org wrote: ___ 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] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke
What are your options... Not everybody finds that people willing to adopt FeLV+ kitties are available... A smoker may not be the best choice but I would except a smoker before PTS Tad On 9/21/2011 9:01 PM, ter...@tazzys.org wrote: Hi all, Well here is my 2 cents worth! I'm a smoker have been for 40 years. I do not smoke directly in front of my cats/kittens. My personal kitties have never gotten sick or develop cancers from smoke this includes my FELV kitties. I've been adopting cats/kittens for over 30 years to both non-smokers and smokers. I have to say my smokers take better care of their kitties than non-smokers that have small children. As I've been to their homes and seen how clean they were. I've have repeat adopters as their kitties didn't die to cancers. Actually, lived fairly long lives. The kitties had the best in medical as well. So I do not discriminate adopters that smoke. I agree with Susan Hoffman on her posting. My suggestion is if you don't want to adopt to people that smoke. Be up front with them about it. Also, if your a rescue/shelter put it in your rules and guidelines on your applications that you don't adopt your kitties to smokers. This way the adopter doesn't feel bad or have their heart set on the kitty. Regardless whether the kitty is Negative, FELV, FIV, or both. TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS/SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE Sultan, WA. 98294 Terrie Mohr-Forker http://tazzys.org/ Non-Profit national rescue Dedicated to the welfare of animals. Copyright © 1999-2010 tazzys.org http://tazzys.org. All rights reserved. Original Message Subject: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke From: Cindy McHugh ci...@furangels.org mailto:ci...@furangels.org Date: Wed, September 21, 2011 9:02 am To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org mailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Hi, We have someone interested in adopting our FeLV+ boy and it sounds like a great home, but the gentleman smokes. Does anyone know if this would be a considerable risk for a FeLV cat? I know smoke isn't good for humans or cats, but I'm wondering if the FeLV would complicate matters. Other than that, it sounds like a great home. He'd be a companion to a homebound gentleman who's looking for company. Thanks for your time and input. Cindy ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org mailto: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] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke
Anyone who wants to adopt my felv is welcome to!!! ...my requirements are: 1- don't be a psycho 2- keep him inside 3- please keep regular vet appointments THE END! A human with L would be a wonderful companion as well ;) Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -Original Message- From: Tad Burnett tadburn...@vermontel.net Sender: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:05:49 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV+ and Cigarette Smoke ___ 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
