FIV + on death row in RI

[jennielynn1970]

I checked with the website and he has until April 3rd, which isn't too far away. ugh.

They also said they need help for a cat with hyperthyroidism. I wonder if I could bargain with them and give them medication that is left over from another kitty who passed and has almost all of his prescription, plus refills, left?! "I give you meds, you give him more time... or a foster home"

[Lizzie]

Like Jenn, I dream of the day when I have a huge mansion with funds to match, but I'm at my limit also both financially and physically. He looks like the kind of cat that just likes to lean into you and get hugs. I don't understand the shelter saying that he's perfectly healthy and FIV is no big deal, not contagious, etc. and also saying they don't have room for cats with health issues. Poor sweetheart. It's his previous guardians who should be getting the needle next week, not him.

[Catty1]

I did tell Debbie to get hold of me, as I wanted to talk to someone about Talbert.

That was YOU, Jenn, but if it buys him some more time, all the better!

PT Prayers, everybody!

[phesina]

Prayers that Talbert finds a safe place to be.. a good foster home or even better a furrever home. He sounds like a wonderful cat.

Pat

[Catty1]

No wonder it took me ages to find the site. It's TalVert, not a "B".

Poor baby is still there....

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...?petid=7803174

I sent a msg to the email there, and am hoping for the best.

[Lizzie]

Here is an offer.

I've decided to take Thumper and Pete back to the no-kill shelter (that has a big FIV+ area) from where I adopted them nearly a year ago. Thumper sprays constantly and has created a space which is uncomfortable for everyone. He's also had allergies since he got here that he showed no signs of at the shelter. He was actually happy at the shelter, not at all depressed, I remember seeing him zoom around the room. And he's a real favorite there who loves attention from anyone, and any cat. As you can imagine, my decision is a very hard one and has taken months of hard thinking. My heart feels heavy in my chest just thinking about it because it's highly unlikely that Thumper will ever be adopted again. Pete is downstairs with Thumper because he chases Raven mercilessly if he's upstairs. I need to be able to let the cats go up and down at will so they all get equal attention and I can't do that with Pete in the house. I feel sure that Pete will be adopted since this shelter has a very high FIV+ adoption rate, and he's a sweet lug of a cat.

I cannot afford to have Talvert shipped out to me, I am tapped out from caring for Dude - whose stomatitis came raging back, and I am in dire need of some expensive dental work which I've put off for years as vet bill followed vet bill. If some organization or people can put together the funds to ship him out to me, and he will need both a rabies shot with certificate (WA state regulation) and a certificate of health, then I will take him. I have a feeling that he will fit right in with my crew.

[jennielynn1970]

What if we can organize a transport? I'd drive him part of the way for you. I LOVE road trips, LOL.

[Lizzie]

What if we can organize a transport? I'd drive him part of the way for you. I LOVE road trips, LOL.

I live in Washington state, the other side of the country. Even though the weather is getting more pleasant, making a long drive more enjoyable, I think a cargo ticket will work better. Thanks for the offer, though.