Pumpkin found a home in are area!

[moosmom]

You're welcome.

[Zippy]

oh sorry thanks for asking to take her sorry i forgot to thank you

[carole]

What happened to your kitty, i sure hope there is a happy ending, honestly most cats don't like cages or anything, and putting up with a tiny bit of discomfort would not hurt her, as in the end she will have a happy home, Donna's offer is so generous and she would be the purrfect person for your Pumpkin to go to, I sure would not turn down her offer in a hurry if I were you,she is a wonderful person with a heart of gold and an awesome furrmother,now putting her to sleep that would be a real tragedy. Good luck, keep us posted PLEASE.

[Catty1]

Another option - we were moving my sister's cats a number of years ago, and the vet gave us a mild tranquilizer for them. We gave it to them the morning of the move. Being meezers, the one in particular continued to yell fo almost an hour...lol

But it can work, just a mild tranny from the Vet, and the trip will be much less stressful for her.

hugs
Catty1

[Zippy]

my mom will not put her on an airplane.I thank you for your offer but i mom said no.

[moosmom]

A transport doesn't necessarily mean putting her on a plane. There are people who drive certain legs of the way until the final destination is reached. Like I said, I'd be MORE than happy to bring sweet Pumpkin into my crew. I think she'll do just fine. I'd hate to see poor Pumpkin die. Please see if your Mom will reconsider.

[Lizzie]

It's very distressing to read this thread and see the offer of a good home rejected because of details that can be ironed out. My local shelter transports FIV+ cats in from Florida and other states frequently and relies, as Donna suggested, on people taking the cat for legs of the journey. The cat can be either taken by car or in the cabin of a plane. I don't think anyone is thinking of shipping the cat via cargo. That said, I brought my cat over from England to California some years ago, and he had to travel cargo. He was given a mild sedative (Ace, very safe and effective) and it worked out fine. If people who dedicate their lives to cat care are willing to transport an FIV+ cat, who needs to be kept free of stress, then I can't understand not transporting a young and healthy cat that will otherwise die a needless death.

[moosmom]

GOOD NEWS!!!!

I just got off the phone with Mugsy. She is willing to set up a transport to get Pumpkin to me. HOWEVER, your mother will also need to drive some of the way as well. It's the LEAST she can do in order to get Pumpkin a furrrever home. I am also going to drive part of the way. I will be providing a large crate large enough for a litterbox and water to fit.

What I need from you are all of Pumpkin's vet records, assurance that she is up to date on all her shots, is tested for Feline Leukemia and Aids. I also will need to know exactly where you are located in Tampa Bay so we can start making phone calls and setting the transport up. Any of Pumpkin's toys, beds, anything that will make her feel comfortable during the transition will also be a big help. I also will need to know what kind of food she likes.

There's alot of work involved in a transport. So if you are serious about having Pumpkin become a part of my furfamily, you need to do some leg work yourself. If you're NOT serious, and your mother can't be bothered, and has Pumpkin killed anyway, as Carole said, ALOT of people here will be outraged. Especially after there were so many offers to help you out.

Let me know what you decide. I told Mugsy I'd call her by the end of the week. I know you'll do right by Pumpkin. I also know that she'll be very happy here with my crew, and I'm looking forward to getting to know her.

[carole]

WOW you guys are just awesome, the power of PT works yet again, Don't worry Donna there is no way that pumpkin will be PTS , Zippy assured us they love her to bits, and I am certain
now they know so much is being done to help them , they will indeed be eager to do their bit,it is not every day that one is lucky enough to beable to place your kitty in such good hands,they are exceptionally fortunate and blessed, so i know they will do the right thing by her.

[Lizzie]

Thank you for the reassurance, Zippy, that does ease my mind. I hope you are ready to put in your part of the work to get Pumpkin to Donna. Helping to organize something like this will be a good experience for you.

Now I'm just going to fret about Snowball.