RE: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Carmen Conklin]

Hi, I SO agree with tonya! Carmen


Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 19:12:16 -0700From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: Introducing 
Sissy and RocketTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
If it were me I would trap and neuter the rest of the colony and not test them 
for felv.
tonyaGloria 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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Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[catatonya]

If it were me I would trap and neuter the rest of the colony and not test them 
for felv.
  tonya

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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Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[catatonya]

I personally would keep the two positives along with my other cats (having them 
vaccinated of course).  I brought in two positives with an older crf cat (who 
eventually died from kidney failure), but he never tested positive from being 
with the positives.  I've had up to 12 negatives mixed with 2 positives for 
over 10 years now.  No negative has ever contracted the disease.  The positives 
came to me positive.
   
  tonya

Sharyl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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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Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Gloria Lane]

That's a great idea - sponsors - we do that occasionally, I like it.

Gloria



On Apr 4, 2008, at 4:40 AM, Sharyl wrote:

Thanks Anita.  I have heard back from both and neither have a vet in  
my area.  Will just start saving up money and pursue finding  
sponsors for the kitties.

Sharyl

Stray Cat Alliance <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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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RE: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Sharyl]

Thanks Anita.  I have heard back from both and neither have a vet in my area.  
Will just start saving up money and pursue finding sponsors for the kitties.
  Sharyl

Stray Cat Alliance <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
  .hmmessage P  {  margin:0px;  padding:0px  }  body.hmmessage  {  
FONT-SIZE: 10pt;  FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma  }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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Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Sharyl]

Gloria, I forgot to add that anything not in Northampton or Accomack Counties I 
have to pay a $17 bridge toll to get to.  I  love living on the Eastern Shore 
but sometimes it is very costly.  
  Sharyl

Gloria Lane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
  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 

Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Sharyl]

Hi Gloria, I'm in Northampton County, Accomack County is just north of me.  The 
closest on the spayva list is under Norfolk, the Virginia Beach SPCA.  They are 
the ones that have the Neuter Scooter and charge $65/cat.
  Thanks for your help
  Sharyl

Gloria Lane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
  And... what county are you in?  

  
  On Apr 3, 2008, at 8:26 PM, Gloria Lane wrote:
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

Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Sally Davis]

Gloria and Sharyl

On the website you listed below is Prevent A Litter which is also in
Richmond, Va but There are several locations much closer. In Richmond the
fee is $25 male and $35 females and I believe ferals are free, they will
clpi the ear. No appt needed for ferals because you have to trap them. I
could call Prevent A litter closest to you. I gave you the number to the one
in Richmond but I see others are closer to you. Good Luck

Sally

On Thu, Apr 3, 2008 at 9:26 PM, Gloria Lane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> 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 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> *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

Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Gloria Lane]

And... what county are you in?


On Apr 3, 2008, at 8:26 PM, Gloria Lane wrote:

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

You 

Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Gloria Lane]

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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Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Sally Davis]

Did you try calling the number I emailed you. I know Richmond is a couple
house away but maybe they know of another similiar progarm closer to you. I
do know for ferals they do not require an appointment because of what you
said about trapping the cats.

Sally

On Thu, Apr 3, 2008 at 8:14 PM, Sharyl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> *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 the

Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Sharyl]

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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Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Gloria Lane]

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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RE: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Stray Cat Alliance]

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]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: Introducing Sissy and 
RocketDate: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 07:51:54 -0500Oops - 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 RocketGloria 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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Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Gloria Lane]

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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Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Gloria Lane]

And also have to add - that's terrible that local SPCA doesn't believe  
in TNR.  Wonder if Alley Cat Allies has any suggestions?


Gloria


On Apr 2, 2008, at 8:02 PM, Sharyl wrote:

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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Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Sharyl]

Thank you Pat for the info.  There is not a Spay Virginia program listed but I 
filled out a registration form.
  Sharyl

Pat Kachur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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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Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Pat Kachur]

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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RE: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Sharyl]

Thank you Anita for these links.  They are very informative.  I am printing out 
the last one for Sissy's and Rocket's vet.  I have been concerned they will 
report my colony to Animal Control for trapping and euthanasia.  I have just 
trapped another kitten from the colony that is from a different litter.  It 
will be interesting to see if she also tests positive since she obviously has a 
different mother.
  Sharyl Sissy and Rocket

Stray Cat Alliance <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
  .hmmessage P  {  margin:0px;  padding:0px  }  body.hmmessage  {  
FONT-SIZE: 10pt;  FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma  }
 National Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) groups -- including Alley Cat Allies 
www.alleycat.org -- and veterinary scientist Dr Julie Levy's group Operation 
Catnip in Gainesville FL do not recommend testing feral cats -- 
spaying/neutering and returning to colony site is the best prevention of any 
illness. It does not make sense to euthanize cats on the premise that they 
"may" get ill. A perfectly healthy feral cat may get hit by a car -- so does 
that mean we should just euthanize all feral cats just in case?

Check out:
 
http://sacs.vetmed.ufl.edu/catnip/manual,%20internal%20&%20external%20hyps.htm#c1_9
http://www.feralcat.com/tpolicy.html
http://www.castawaycritters.org/info/display?PageID=157

I do not believe you have to tell a vet anything about the status of the 2 cats 
from the colony -- you are paying them to do a service, spay and neuter the 
remaining cats of the colony.
 
Of course, if the cats are obviously ill -- that is a different story.
 
Best wishes,
Anita

"Every year shelters kill almost 5,000,000 cats, dogs, puppies & kittens.  

Most were beautiful, loving creatures (even feral cats!) that died simply 
because they did not have a home.  
Every puppy or kitten born costs a shelter animal its life. 

Save lives, spay-neuter, support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) & adopt for life!"
 
Visit http://www.castawaycritters.org/info/display?PageID=153 for information 
on Spay/Neuter in Mid-Central PA
Visit http://www.alleycat.org for information on humane control of the feral 
and stray cat population
Visit http://www.cpaa.info for information on life-saving programs and 
organizations in Mid-Central PA



 




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  Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 06:23:39 -0700
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Introducing Sissy and Rocket
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

  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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Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Marylyn]

Is there a version of Alley Cat Advocates in the area?  They are  
nationwide and s/n ferals.  This is the website for the Louisville Ky  
ACA.  http://www.alleycatadvocates.org/


Obviously they are not in your area but they may be able to tell you  
if there is a branch in your area.  It takes a little while for them  
to get back to you.  It is all volunteer.  You might Google for feral  
cat organizations and TNR.


Good luck.
On Apr 2, 2008, at 8:53 PM, Gloria B. Lane wrote:

Where are you in VA, Sharyl?  Gotta be some better resources for s/ 
n...


Gloria
in Arkansas

At 08:25 PM 4/2/2008, you wrote:
too bad you are not closer to Richmond Va. They have a low cost  
clinic that spays for $35.00 and neuter is 25.00. I think they do  
Ferals for free. I understand there is also a program that does  
ferals on weekends free. I get all my cats fixed at Prevent a  
Litter, the low cost clinic. I will have to check with a cat rescue  
person on the other place. I do not deal with feral so I do not  
qualify. Still it is in RIchmond.


Sally

On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 9:02 PM, Sharyl <[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> wrote:
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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Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Sally Davis]

Hi Gloria

She is somewhere on the Eastern SHore of VA. It is mostly rual not large
cities at all.

Sally

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Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Gloria B. Lane]

Where are you in VA, Sharyl?  Gotta be some better resources for s/n...

Gloria
in Arkansas

At 08:25 PM 4/2/2008, you wrote:
too bad you are not closer to Richmond Va. They have a low cost 
clinic that spays for $35.00 and neuter is 25.00. I think they do 
Ferals for free. I understand there is also a program that does 
ferals on weekends free. I get all my cats fixed at Prevent a 
Litter, the low cost clinic. I will have to check with a cat rescue 
person on the other place. I do not deal with feral so I do not 
qualify. Still it is in RIchmond.


Sally

On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 9:02 PM, Sharyl 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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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Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Gloria B. Lane]

Where are you in VA, Sharyl?  Gotta be some better resources for s/n...

Gloria
in Arkansas

At 08:25 PM 4/2/2008, you wrote:
too bad you are not closer to Richmond Va. They have a low cost 
clinic that spays for $35.00 and neuter is 25.00. I think they do 
Ferals for free. I understand there is also a program that does 
ferals on weekends free. I get all my cats fixed at Prevent a 
Litter, the low cost clinic. I will have to check with a cat rescue 
person on the other place. I do not deal with feral so I do not 
qualify. Still it is in RIchmond.


Sally

On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 9:02 PM, Sharyl 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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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Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Sally Davis]

too bad you are not closer to Richmond Va. They have a low cost clinic that
spays for $35.00 and neuter is 25.00. I think they do Ferals for free. I
understand there is also a program that does ferals on weekends free. I get
all my cats fixed at Prevent a Litter, the low cost clinic. I will have to
check with a cat rescue person on the other place. I do not deal with feral
so I do not qualify. Still it is in RIchmond.

Sally

On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 9:02 PM, Sharyl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> 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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Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Sharyl]

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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RE: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Chris]

A couple of thoughts. FELV has been around forever-out there among loose
cats and they haven't all died off---so, its not as contagious as
everybody thinks.  If you're maintaining a controlled colony, I'd just get
them s/n and maintain the colony as you're doing.

 

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sharyl
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 9:24 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

 

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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RE: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Stray Cat Alliance]

National Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) groups -- including Alley Cat Allies 
www.alleycat.org -- and veterinary scientist Dr Julie Levy's group Operation 
Catnip in Gainesville FL do not recommend testing feral cats -- 
spaying/neutering and returning to colony site is the best prevention of any 
illness. It does not make sense to euthanize cats on the premise that they 
"may" get ill. A perfectly healthy feral cat may get hit by a car -- so does 
that mean we should just euthanize all feral cats just in case?
Check out:
 
http://sacs.vetmed.ufl.edu/catnip/manual,%20internal%20&%20external%20hyps.htm#c1_9
http://www.feralcat.com/tpolicy.html
http://www.castawaycritters.org/info/display?PageID=157
I do not believe you have to tell a vet anything about the status of the 2 cats 
from the colony -- you are paying them to do a service, spay and neuter the 
remaining cats of the colony.
 
Of course, if the cats are obviously ill -- that is a different story.
 
Best wishes,
Anita
"Every year shelters kill almost 5,000,000 cats, dogs, puppies & kittens.  Most 
were beautiful, loving creatures (even feral cats!) that died simply because 
they did not have a home.  Every puppy or kitten born costs a shelter animal 
its life. Save lives, spay-neuter, support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) & adopt for 
life!" Visit http://www.castawaycritters.org/info/display?PageID=153 for 
information on Spay/Neuter in Mid-Central PAVisit http://www.alleycat.org for 
information on humane control of the feral and stray cat populationVisit 
http://www.cpaa.info for information on life-saving programs and organizations 
in Mid-Central PA 


Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 06:23:39 -0700From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Introducing Sissy 
and RocketTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
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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Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Gloria Lane]

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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Re: Introducing Sissy and Rocket

[Sally Davis]

HI Sharyl

I live in Central Va. Welcome to the group. What a dilemma. The kittens you
caught an still be spayed or neutered even if positive at the second
testing. As for the colony, I have no experience there. The virus is already
out there. About 70% of cats have a natural immunity. Someone else in this
group has probably encountered a similar situation. Thanks for caring for
these kitties, and good luck.

Sally

On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 9:23 AM, Sharyl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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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