Here is an e-mail I just got back from Jessica.
I've attached the pictures of this cutie pie!
Hi Melissa,
Thank you for getting back to me so fast, I really appreciate it.
First of all, we got Whitey last year in May. A lady who was going through a divorce was losing her farm, and she had a whole bunch of kittens and cats running around. I feel horrible for even having to find this little guy a new home, but I have no choice. There are several reasons to why we have to (and believe me we tried what we could.) We actually just moved in with my mom for a while. I am pregnant and have been experiencing worse allergy symptoms (Whitey has long hair.) My husband tried and tried to keep him bathed and even brushes him everyday and it still does not work. Also, my mom has worse allergies than myself, she watched Whitey for us for a couple days and broke out in hives and it got really bad. I am expecting a baby next month, so who knows if he'll have allergies, too.
Feline Leukemia is contagious among cats. They can transfer it through saliva, blood, or feces. Basically, he cannot live with another cat, unless it is positive, too. It's a shame, because he loves attention, and I think he would love a playmate. He can also be with dogs, or any other animals. I think he would do well with dogs, if they were okay with him. The Vet said that he isn't showing any signs of it, and it isn't in his lymph nodes, which is a good sign.
He is just so loveable, it makes my heartbreak to have to find him a new home. As long as we know that he goes to a good home, I'll feel a little better. I was hoping we could find a nice family, with children, because he loves kids! Whoever would decide to adopt him, I would love if they would keep in contact with us every now and then and let us know how he is doing.
We also had him declawed (in the front,) they did this when they neutered him. I know it's horrible what they do to declaw them, but I guess you have to look at the good and bad sides of something, if he does go to a home with children, he won't scratch them. I have tried contacting Centre County Paws, but had no luck. I called them a couple days ago. I talked to a lady there, and she said since we don't live in Centre County, they really couldn't help me, or didn't really have any suggestions.
We actually live about 25 miles from State College, but go there a lot. We live in Lewistown, I'm sure you are familar with that. Shirley did tell me that she is taking some kittens and cats to Petco this Saturday from 3:00 to 8:30pm. I didn't think of asking to take him there, and try to adopt him out, but I'm not sure if I'd be allowed. Do you think I should call Shirley again tomorrow, and ask her about that? Or would I have to call Petco?
I have also created a flyer-type of thing for Whitey, and I printed some copies out. I plan on taking it to his Vet, and giving them to friends and family to check around. It's just so difficult when people don't understand what Feline Leukemia is. People automatically think he is sick, and don't want to adopt a what they think is 'sick' cat. I have attached a copy of the flyer I made, for you to see. I tried to explain his condition and include as much of information about him as possible. I have also attached some pictures of Whitey for you...I really appreciate you posting him on the pet board for me.
Thank you so much for giving me the link of where you can create flyers, that'll help a lot.
As for Craigslist, I haven't had any luck there, either. I am going to post under State College and see if anyone is interested. I got e-mails from people on Craigslist saying that if he didn't have Feline Leukemia, they would love to give him a home because he's so cute and seems like a great cat. Some of these people have other cats already, and this one girl I talked to (who was actually thinking of adopting him)...well she called me back and said her husband would rather not, in case they decide to get another cat down the road. Sigh, it seems like once someone might be interested and seem like they would give him a good home, they back down.
Well, hopefully there will be someone out there who will want to give this little guy a home. He is full of so much Love, and in-need of a lot of attention (what he deserves.)
I appreciate the time you took to help me out and for all of the suggestions you gave me. You really helped me out a lot, and Whitey, too.
oh, and by the way- I tried to call you, but got no answer, so I decided to e-mail you instead.
Again, thank you so much,
Jessica
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