kt_luvs_kitties
06-17-2005, 02:47 PM
We have a cat at the vets office that got attacked by some animal (we are thinking racoon) and his face from the left side over is ripped off, with the skin hanging there. We tested him for FIV, and he is positive. So the vet wont operate without a home for him. I went through patient files of people who own FIV positive kitties, but no one wants this cat, probably because of his face.
Kim (another employee) said she will cover the surgery cost for his face and antibiotics, and I am willing to help cover the cost of his neuter. But neither of us can have him, we have other cats and it would not be right to have him put outside to spread the disease.
He is VERY sweet, not pretty to look at *because of the hanging flesh* but overall a really great cat, and I dont want him to be Put down, just because of his FIV.
I think that he was dumped, because Kim just moved into her house, and he was hanging around outside. She planned on bringing him in to get his shots soon, and rehome him, but then she noticed his face, and had to bring him. We dont know what to do.
I AM NOT ASKING FOR MONEY!!! Please dont think that. We are trying to find someone, whom can look past his face, and past his disease, and give him a great loving home. Does anyone have any advice with what we can do with him? We only have a few days to figure something out. We called all animal shelters, and even FIV rescue groups, and noone will take him.
I will try and get pictures of him tomorrow. But I have to hurry, because almost everyone (doctor and other employees) are pushing to put him to sleep, and I just dont know what else to do.
Any help, advice, anything PLEASE!!! Does anyone know anyone with a FIV positive cat that would be willing to share a home for this poor kitty? I am willing to try anything.
Thank you SOSOSOSOSO much in advance! *HUGS* Katie
Kim (another employee) said she will cover the surgery cost for his face and antibiotics, and I am willing to help cover the cost of his neuter. But neither of us can have him, we have other cats and it would not be right to have him put outside to spread the disease.
He is VERY sweet, not pretty to look at *because of the hanging flesh* but overall a really great cat, and I dont want him to be Put down, just because of his FIV.
I think that he was dumped, because Kim just moved into her house, and he was hanging around outside. She planned on bringing him in to get his shots soon, and rehome him, but then she noticed his face, and had to bring him. We dont know what to do.
I AM NOT ASKING FOR MONEY!!! Please dont think that. We are trying to find someone, whom can look past his face, and past his disease, and give him a great loving home. Does anyone have any advice with what we can do with him? We only have a few days to figure something out. We called all animal shelters, and even FIV rescue groups, and noone will take him.
I will try and get pictures of him tomorrow. But I have to hurry, because almost everyone (doctor and other employees) are pushing to put him to sleep, and I just dont know what else to do.
Any help, advice, anything PLEASE!!! Does anyone know anyone with a FIV positive cat that would be willing to share a home for this poor kitty? I am willing to try anything.
Thank you SOSOSOSOSO much in advance! *HUGS* Katie